Torath Chaim [novellae to Talmud Tractates Baba Kama, Baba Metzia and Baba Bathra]

AUCTION 44 | Thursday, June 25th, 2009 at 1:00

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

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Schor, Abraham Chaim

Torath Chaim [novellae to Talmud Tractates Baba Kama, Baba Metzia and Baba Bathra]

FIRST EDITION. Title within historiated woodcut architectural border incorporating printer’s device ff. 46, 45, 52. Opening six leaves remargined not affecting text, previous owners' signatures and inscriptions on final leaf, stamp on title, paper repair on ff. 25-27 (Baba Metzia) affecting some text, small hole on ff, 15-16 (of Baba Metzia) affecting a few letters, lower corner of final leaf repaired affecting some text, some staining. Modern calf. Folio Vinograd, Lublin 154

Lublin: Tzvi Jaffe 1624

Est: $3,000 - $5,000

The author's Talmud novellae are appreciated for their original intrerpretations - oftentimes disagreeing with both Rashi and Tosphoth and generally following the school of thought propounded by Maimonides