Lechem Rav [responsa]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $650

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author

BOTON, MEIR BEN ABRAHAM DI.

printer

Abraham ben Jedidiah Gabbay

Place

Izmir

Publication

1660

Description

FIRST EDITION.

references

Vinograd, Izmir 9

summary

Salonika-born rabbi and halachist, di Boton’s clarity of expression and lucid style are particularly evident from his responsa. This copy with halachic and historical marginalia concerning the mentor of the author, in a cursive Italian hand. With an extensive 15-leaf subject index in a differing Italian hand bound at front.

ff. 2,140. Trace foxed on last few leaves, extreme upper corner of title removed. Generally, a clean copy. Recent cloth-backed boards, gently rubbed at edges. Folio

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