Shulchan Aruch [Code of Jewish Law]. With commentary Gur-Aryeh

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $950

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author

KARO, JOSEPH.

printer

Isaac Yareh- Jacob Haver Tov

Place

Mantua

Publication

1722

Description

Four volumes, each with separate title-page within architectural arch; Orach Chaim volume with six unusual vignettes of the principal Halachic exegetes. Title pages with signature of the rabbi of Vercelli, Joshua (Salvator) Segre, member of Napolean’s Sanhedrin (see Otzar Harabanim no. 7599) and the signature of Moshe ben Leib Mainz of Frankfurt (see lot ***) whose library became part of the Frankfurt Yeshiva. Couple of marginal notes

references

Vinograd, Mantua 315

ff. (2), 287, (1); 268, (1). Opening two leaves of Orach Chaim wormed with title repaired on verso, final leaf of Yoreh De’ah with loss. Contemporary speckled calf (not uniform), variously rubbed. 4to

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