(MaHaRY”K). (Shailoth Uteshuvoth) [responsa]

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: $4,000

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

KOLON, JOSEPH

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1519

Description

FIRST EDITION. Owner’s Hebrew signature on title page: “Meir ben Nathan Otolengo.” On pp. 150b, 151a, 168b and 169a, the censor has stricken in pen a few words found offensive to the Church. On p.159a and again on final leaf, some fanciful artwork in pen.

references

Both Vinograd (Venice 15) and Habermann (Bomberg 16) erroneously note only 1 preliminary leaf; not in Adams

summary

Important collection of responsa that had a seminal influence upon the development of the Halachah in Italy

ff.(10), 233. Wide margined copy. Some staining and worming. Morocco-backed cloth; spine cracked. Folio.

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