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