Terumath Hadeshen [responsa]

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: $2,800

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author

ISSERLEIN, ISRAEL BEN PETHACHIAH.

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1516

Description

FIRST EDITION. The Tzvi Hirsch Berlin Copy with his signature on title and occasional marginalia, including notes derived from an early text of the Terumath Hadeshen obtained in Mannheim

references

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

summary

Valuable responsa pertaining to the history of the Jews in Germany in the 15th-century, particularly on the organization of the communities and the spiritual life therein

ff. (132). First four leaves crudely taped, margins frayed in places, clean tear on f. 112. Recent morocco-backed boards. Sm. folio

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