Arbah Turim [Rabbinic Code]

AUCTION 42 | Thursday, December 18th, 2008 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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JACOB BEN ASHER

Arbah Turim [Rabbinic Code]

Four parts in one volume. Title within arch depicting Moses, Aaron and Abraham with an outstretched sword. Previous owner's stamps in Hebrew and Russian: S. Zuckerman, Mogilew (see below) ff. 117, (1), 91, (1), 59, (1),140. Scattered Latin and Hebrew marginalia, final leaf repaired. Contemporary calf, chipped, rubbed. 4to Vinograd, Hanau 3

Hanau: Hans Jacob Hanau 1610

Est: $3,000 - $4,000

PRICE REALIZED $4,300

The philanthropist Shmarya Zuckerman (the Gaon was his wife's great-grandfather) was known for his outstanding library, and collected and published many of the Gaon's writings. This volume contains a handwritten note on the inside of the front cover stating this Hanau edition contains comments and notes from R. Abraham of Prague who is cited by the Levush Ha'Orah, parshath Massai chap. 34,3