Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa]

AUCTION 13 | Tuesday, June 26th, 2001 at 1:00

Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts Together With Fine Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 161

ASHER BEN YECHIEL (RO”SH)

Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa]

Title within historiated woodcut architectural form border. ff. 180;2;(17). Dampstained, neat marginal repair to final leaf, previous owners signature on title. Modern calf-backed cloth. Folio Vinograd, Venice 1034

Venice: Zanetti 1607-8

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $350

The collection of responsa of R. Asher ben Yechiel is divided into one hundred and eight groups called Kelallim, with reponsa in each dealing with one subject. The responsa reflect the conditions of Jewish life in Central and Southern Spain. For a discussion of these conditions as apparant from R. Asher’s responsa, see M. Waxman, Vol. II pp.167-9.