Toldoth Adam Vechava. Sepher Meisharim [Rabbinic code]. Parts I and II bound in one volume

Estimate

$7,000–$9,000

Hammer price

$6,500

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author

YERUCHAM BEN MESHULAM OF PROVENCE.

printer

(ibn Nachmias(

Place

Constantinople

Publication

1516

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within floriated woodcut

references

Vinograd, Const. 83; Yaari, Const. 50; not in Adams

summary

AN IMPORTANT EARLY LEGAL CODEX. CONSTANTLY CITED BY THE BEITH YOSEPH. The legal decisions of Rabbeinu Yerucham continue to play a major part in the development of Halacha A native of Provence, Rabbeinu Yerucham was exiled from France in the expulsion of 1306. He eventually settled in Toledo, where he studied under R. Asher ben Yechiel (Ro”sh). In his Code, Rabbeinu Yerucham quotes the opinions of French, Provencal and Spanish authorities, as well as recording for posterity the customs of those communities. The part of the work entitled Meisharim, deals with civil law; the other part, Adam VeChavah focuses upon life-cycles and ritual law

ff. (14), 272, 122, (illustrated title-page appears after first 14 leaves). Some staining, marginal worming expertly repaired, final leaf laid to size. Modern calf. Folio

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