(Gaon of Pumbeditha). Hamekach Vehamemkar [laws of torts and securities]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $750

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author

HAI BEN SHERIRA

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Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1602

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural arch

references

Vinograd, Venice 950; Habermann, di Gara 214

summary

the earliest classic of commercial law. A code of practice for Jewish merchants by R. Hai Gaon, who was the last of the great Geonim of Mesopotamia. The work became a classic of commercial literature. Included as an appendix, is a brief formulary for contracts which is probably the most ancient in existence. It includes a “Sepher Mashcon” (Contract of Loan) which shows the methods of Jewish money-lenders

ff. 97, (1). Lightly browned, stained in places, scattered worming taped marginalia. Modern half-calf marbled boards. Sm. 4to

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