Eldad UMeidad Sur MeRa [dialogue regarding the evils of gambling]

AUCTION 53 | Thursday, December 08th, 2011 at 1:00

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

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Lot 187

MODENA, JUDAH ARYEH (LEONE) DA

Eldad UMeidad Sur MeRa [dialogue regarding the evils of gambling]

ff.8. Lightly browned. Modern wrappers. 12mo Vinograd, Frankfurt a/Main 305

Frankfurt a/Main: Anton Heinseit 1713

Est: $400 - $600

PRICE REALIZED $400

Rabbi Leon Modena (1571-1648) of Venice, was notorious for his addiction to gambling. While his character Eldad in the present study is most condemnatory in his treatment of gambling, Eldad's companion Meidad cannot be swayed and puts up a seemingly well-reasoned defense of the practice. See EJ, Vol. XII, cols.202-204.