(Attributed to). Halachoth Gedoloth [Gaonic Rabbinic Code]

Estimate: $700–$900
Hammer price: $950

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author

KAYYARA, SHIMON

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Cornelio Adelkind for Marco Antonio Giustiniani

Place

Venice

Publication

1548

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within ornamental arch

references

Vinograd, Venice 333; Habermann, Adelkind 51; Adams S-1157

summary

One of the earliest and most important Halachic texts. The authorship and date of this work has been the subject of much study and has given rise to conflicting views. For a brief overview see EJ, VII cols.1167-70 (illustrated)

ff. (4), 144. Lower portion of final lesf torn not affecting text. Censored in places (especially within the sections of Avoda Zarah and Yayin Nesech), otherwise a clean, crisp copy. Boards. 4to

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