Ma’aseh Chiya [novellae and responsa]

AUCTION 43 | Thursday, April 02nd, 2009 at 1:00

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

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CHIYA ROFE

Ma’aseh Chiya [novellae and responsa]

First edition. Title within woodcut architectural frame. Wide margins. ff.(3), 155 (i.e. 153), (1). Marginal repair on title and first three leaves touching a few words of the introduction, previous owners signatures on title in a Sephardic hand and on verso of final leaf, stained. Modern calf, gilt. Sm. 4to Vinograd, Venice 1301; St. Cat. Bodl. 4736,1

Venice: Vendramin 1651

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $250

The author, entitled “Harav HaMusmach” on the title-page, was ordained by R. Jacob Berab during the Semicha Controversy in Safed. He was a colleague of R. Joseph Karo and studied Kabbalah with R. Chaim Vital. For a full appreciation of his personality and work, see the lengthy article by M. Benayahu, in Aresheth Vol. II (1960) pp. 109-29