(RaSHB”A). Teshuvoth Shailoth Le-RaMBa”N [responsa]

AUCTION 50 | Thursday, February 24th, 2011 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art Including: The Alfonso Cassuto Collection of Iberian Art

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Lot 5
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(RaSHB”A). Teshuvoth Shailoth Le-RaMBa”N [responsa]

FIRST EDITION. With signature of R. Chaim (?) Alfandari. Scattered marginalia in various Sephardic hands ff. (95). Various neat paper-repairs. Modern vellum-backed boards. Small folio. Vinograd, Venice 14; Habermann, Bomberg 10; Adams S-1409

Venice: Daniel Bomberg 1519

Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,250
Although this collection of responsa is ascribed to Nachmanides, careful perusal has determined that with the exception of five or six responsa, the entire collection is indeed by the Rashb”a. As a respondent, he answers inquiries directly, without unneccessary, lengthy scholastic discussion. The number of his responsa, including this pseudo-Nachmanides collection, reaches well over three thousand, with inquiries addressed from all parts of the world, and touching upon all phases of law - religious, family and civil, as well as theological concerns. See M. Waxman, History of Jewish Literature (1933) Vol. II pp.165-67