(Gaon of Pumbeditha). HaMekach VehaMemkar [laws of torts and securities]

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(Gaon of Pumbeditha). HaMekach VehaMemkar [laws of torts and securities]

FIRST EDITION. Title within elaborate wreathed architectural arch. ff. 97, (1). Ex-library. Few light stains. Later calf, starting. Sm. 4to Vinograd, Venice 950; Habermann, di Gara 214

Venice: Giovanni di Gara 1602

Est: $400 - $600

PRICE REALIZED $500

A code of practice for Jewish merchants by one of the last great Geonim of Mesopotamia - the work became a classic of commercial literature. Included as an appendix, is a brief formulary for contracts which is likely the most ancient in existence. Also included is “Sepher Mashcon” (Contract of Loan) which shows the methods of Jewish money-lenders.