Sepher Rav Alfas [Rabbinic Code].

AUCTION 64 | Thursday, March 19th, 2015 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects, Maps and Graphic Art

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ALFASI, ISAAC BEN JACOB (RI”F).

Sepher Rav Alfas [Rabbinic Code].

Three volumes. With scarce additional leaves at end of vol. III containing full page woodcut illustrations of a falcon and a crane (alluding to the names of those who published this edition). Presentation inscription from Dayan Schneur Worms of Eichstadt, 1845. ff. Vol. I: (4), 448 (Vinograd calls for only 445); Vol. II: (3), 338; Vol. III: 430, (3). Some staining, previous owner’s marks. Contemporary boards, some wear. 12mo. Vinograd, Frankfurt a/Main 151.

Frankfurt a/Main: Johannes Wust 1699

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

<<An attractive pocket sized set.>> Produced for the students of the Beth Hamidrash of Frankfurt “from where the light of Torah is spread throughout world” (see introduction).