Yaakov Ibn Tzur. Mishpat U’Tzedakah BeYaakov [responsa]

AUCTION 55 | Thursday, June 21st, 2012 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 197
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Yaakov Ibn Tzur. Mishpat U’Tzedakah BeYaakov [responsa]

<<FIRST EDITION.>> Opening two leaves printed in red and black. With a four line presentation inscription from the publishers the Society Dovev Sifthei Yeshanim of Fez with their stamp and printed list of their members. Also with stamp on f. 1 “Rabbin…Mimoun H. Ohayon, Rabat” ff. (2), 187. Lightly browned, pinprick wormholes, final leaves slightly torn not affecting text. Modern morocco backed marbled boards. Folio.

Alexandria: P.C. Mizrachi 1894

Est: $300 - $500
Yaakov ibn Tzur (1673-1753), known by the acronym “Yaabetz,” was born in Fez where he prominently served as city rabbi along with R. Yehudah ben Atar. This work was published by the Rabbi of Alexandria with the help of the Society Dovev Sifthei Yeshanim of Fez. Contains an important introduction noting the dire economic conditions affecting the Jews of Fez. See S. Wanunu, Encyclopedia Arzei HaLevanon (2006) Vol. II pp. 1075-81.