Benjamin Slonik of Grodno. Mitzvath Nashim Melamdah - Precetti da Esser Imparati dalle Donne Hebree.

AUCTION 74 | Thursday, November 09th, 2017 at 1:00

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

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Benjamin Slonik of Grodno. Mitzvath Nashim Melamdah - Precetti da Esser Imparati dalle Donne Hebree.

<<First Italian Edition. >>Translated by Jacob Halpron. Italian text interspersed with Hebrew. Printer’s device on title. ff.(3), pp. 101, pp. (11) all complete, two leaves duplicated in a fine neat hand. Modern crushed morocco with central gilt design on covers. 8vo.

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Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $1,300

First Italian edition of this oft-republished work, focusing upon the three principle religious duties of a married woman. The noted Polish author, Benjamin Slonik of Grodno (c. 1550-c.1619) left a body of Halachic opinion that remained authoritative long after his death.