Sepher ha-’Itur.

AUCTION 46 | Thursday, September 10th, 2009 at 1:00

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

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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. Some foxing, signature of previous owner on title. Modern elegantly tooled calf. Sm. folio Vinograd, Venice 1041; Habermann, di Gara 256

Venice: Giovanni di Gara 1608

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $650

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.