(Ra”N). Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa]

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $500

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author

GERONDI, NISSIM

printer

Vicenzo Conti

Place

Cremona

Publication

1557

Description

Third edition.

references

Vinograd, Cremona 16; Benayahu, Cremona 10; not in Adams

summary

Only seventy-seven responsa from this great commentator on Alfasi’s code are extant, and, as most compediums of reponsa, reflect the Jewish life of the period, especially the economic difficulties of the Jewish Community of Barcelona during the second half of the 14th century.

ff. (16), 76. Dampstained in places. Recent boards. Sm. 4to

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