(Attributed to). Halachoth Gedoloth [Gaonic Rabbinic Code]

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KAYYARA, SHIMON.

(Attributed to). Halachoth Gedoloth [Gaonic Rabbinic Code]

<<FIRST EDITION.>> ff. (4), 144. Slightly dampwrinkled. Later boards. Folio. Vinograd, Venice 333.

Venice: Adelkind for Giustiniani 1548

Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $750

One of the earliest and most important Halachic texts. The authorship and date of this work has been the subject of much study and has given rise to conflicting views. For a brief overview see EJ, VII cols. 1167-70 (illustrated.