Tzaidah La’derech.

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

IBN ZERACH, MENACHEM BEN AARON.

printer

Vicenzo Conti

Place

Sabbionetta

Publication

(1567)

Description

Second edition. Printer’s device on title (Yaari no.26). Two folding Calendars at end.

references

Vinograd, Sabbionetta 55; Adams M-1244

summary

Contains a particularly important introduction with valuable historical material relating to the Jews of France, Spain and Germany. The author presents much information relating to variations of customs among differing communities. Among the many topics covered: Medicine, astrology, pedagogy and eschatology. The book was written as a compendium for the use of Don Samuel Abrabanel whose ministerial duties at the Court of the King of Spain prevented full-time study. See EJ, XI cols.1303-4.

ff. ff.261,(1). Minimally stained, gently damp-wrinkled, calenders laid down. Modern calf. 4to

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