Terumath Hadeshen [responsa]

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,500

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

ISSERLEIN, ISRAEL.

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1516

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Vinograd, Venice 20; Habermann, Bomberg 15; not in Adams

summary

“Isserlein’s most important work is his responsa...(they) contain valuable material on the general history of the Jews in Germany in the 15th-century and in particular on the organization of the communities and their spiritual life.” EJ, IX cols. 1080-81

ff. 131 (of 132) lacking final blank. Lightly browned, scattered damp-stains, first five and last four leaves from another copy. Title page remargined with small hole affecting a few words. Modern crimson morocco-backed boards. Sm. Folio

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