Sepher TaSHBa”TZ [Rabbinic law and responsa - following the decisions of R. Meir of Rothenburg]

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $800

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author

SAMSON BEN TZADOK

printer

Vicenzo Conti

Place

(Cremona)

Publication

(1556)

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within ornate architectural arch incorporating printer’s device (Yaari, Printers’ Marks no. 25)

references

Vinograd, Cremona 6; Benayahu, Cremona 5; not in Adams

summary

During the seven years that Maharam of Rothenburg was confined to prison, R. Samson served as his teacher's attendant. The present work records the customs, rituals and halachic rulings of the Maharam during this period. Glosses added by R. Peretz of Corbeil cite the prevalent practice when contrary to the Maharam's ruling. Vicenzo Conti's printer's mark in this work incorporates the symbol of the city of Cremona. This particular version appears in only three of his books

ff. (6), 55. Light stains in places, neat marginal repair to title, scattered marginal worming, repaired in places. Recent blind-tooled morocco. Lg. 8vo

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