Ma’aseh Chiya [novellae and responsa]

Estimate: $300–$400
Hammer price: $350

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author

HIYA ROFE

printer

Vendramin

Place

Venice

Publication

1654

Description

First edition. Title within woodcut architectural frame

references

Vinograd, Venice 1301

summary

The author, entitled “Harav Hamusmach” on the title-page, was ordained by Jacob Berab during the Semicha Controversy in Safed. See M. Benayahu, Aresheth vol. II (1960) pp. 109-129

ff.(3), 155 (i.e. 153), (1). Lightly browned, dampstained in places, first and last two leaves re-hinged, small hole on last leaf. Modern boards. Sm. 4to

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