(Attributed to). Halachoth Gedoloth [Gaonic Rabbinic code]

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: $1,700

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author

KAYYARA, SHIMON

printer

Cornelio Adelkind for Marco Antonio Giustiniani

Place

Venice

Publication

1548

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within ornamental arch. Marginalia in a Sephardic hand

references

Vinograd, Venice 333; Habermann, Adelkind 51; Adams S-1157

summary

One of the earliest and most important Halachic tetxs. The authorship and date of this work has been the subject of much study and given rise to conflicting views. For a brief overview see EJ, VII cols.1167-70 (illustrated)

ff. (4), 144. f.(4) bound at end. Lightly browned and stained, light marginal worming in places. Modern tan moroco. Folio

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