Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $350

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author

ASHER BEN YECHIEL (RO”SH)

printer

Zanetti

Place

Venice

Publication

1607-8

Description

Title within historiated woodcut architectural form border.

references

Vinograd, Venice 1034

summary

The collection of responsa of R. Asher ben Yechiel is divided into one hundred and eight groups called Kelallim, with reponsa in each dealing with one subject. The responsa reflect the conditions of Jewish life in Central and Southern Spain. For a discussion of these conditions as apparant from R. Asher’s responsa, see M. Waxman, Vol. II pp.167-9.

ff. 180;2;(17). Dampstained, neat marginal repair to final leaf, previous owners signature on title. Modern calf-backed cloth. Folio

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