Arba’ah Turim ["Four Columns": Code of Law]

AUCTION 46 | Thursday, September 10th, 2009 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, & Graphic Art

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Lot 177
JACOB BEN ASHER

Arba’ah Turim ["Four Columns": Code of Law]

This copy with the two rare leaves containing calculations pertaining to the calendar inserted between ff. 53-54 (and again a single leaf between ff. 49-50). Scattered marginalia, owners inscription on title mentioning town of Asti. ff. 6, 9-53, (2), 54-80; 1-66; 1-42; 1-104. In section Orach Chaim f. 67 is torn, wanting single leaf f. 70 (Orach Chaim), minor tear to f. 42 (Even ha-Ezer). Doubles of ff. 25-27; ff. 28-29 loose; doubles of ff. 38-40 (Choshen Mishpat). Ex-library. Stained, some lower corners frayed, occasionally remargined, lower portion of final leaf removed. Modern calf-backed marbled boards. Folio. Vinograd, Riva di Trento 18; Adams 15

Riva di Trento: Jacob Marcaria 1560

Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PRICE REALIZED $1,700
Another copy of this edition printed entirely on blue-paper was sold by Kestenbaum & Company in the Kimche Collection, Part One (Lot 152)