(Ra”N). Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa]

AUCTION 17 | Tuesday, November 12th, 2002 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic and Ceremonial Art From Various Owners

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Lot 153

GERONDI, NISSIM

(Ra”N). Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa]

Third edition ff. (16), 76. Dampstained in places. Recent vellum-backed boards. Sm. 4to Vinograd, Cremona 16; Benayahu, Cremona 10; not in Adams

Cremona: Vicenzo Conti 1557

Est: $400 - $600

PRICE REALIZED $550

Only seventy-seven responsa from this great commentator on Alfasi’s Code are extant, and, as most compediums of reponsa, they reflect the Jewish life of the period, especially the economic difficulties of the Jewish Community of Barcelona during the second half of the 14th century