Sepher ha-’Itur

AUCTION 34 | Tuesday, September 12th, 2006 at 1:00

Exemplary Hebrew Books: The Library of Joseph Gradenwitz, Esq.

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ISAAC BEN ABBA MARI OF MARSEILLES

Sepher ha-’Itur

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural arch, geometrical diagram on f.101a ff. 110. Slight staining on title. Later morocco-backed marbled boards. Sm. folio Vinograd, Venice 1041; Habermann, di Gara 256

Venice: Giovanni di Gara 1608

Est: $800 - $1,200

PRICE REALIZED $750

A monumental halachic compendium discussing fiscal and marital laws, forbidden foods, festivals etc. The work is a primary source of Geonic responsa and is frequently cited by Joseph Karo in his Beith Yoseph. “(The Author’s) place in the first rank of rabbinic authorities is due to his encyclopedic work, a compilation of the main Halachic laws which are of practical application.” EJ, IX 12-3