Pnei Yitzchak [instructionson on the writing of a “Get” (bill of divorce) and Chalitzah]. With responsa by Menachem Navarro of Verona.

AUCTION 28 | Tuesday, April 05th, 2005 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: The Library of the late Professor Abraham J. Karp.

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BASAN, CHEZKIAH MORDECHAI OF VERONA

Pnei Yitzchak [instructionson on the writing of a “Get” (bill of divorce) and Chalitzah]. With responsa by Menachem Navarro of Verona.

FIRST EDITION ff.40. Contemporary half calf, rubbed. 4to Vinograd, Mantua 406

Mantua: Raphael Chaim of Italy 1744

Est: $200 - $300

PRICE REALIZED $650

The responsa are historically important and reflect the social milleau of Italian Jews. Discusses the prevailing custom of socializing in coffee-houses on the Sabbath, courtship pracices and the proper pronunciation of the Hebrew liturgy