Sepher ha-’Itur

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $1,100

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

author

ISAAC BEN ABBA MARI OF MARSEILLES

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1608

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural arch

references

Vinograd, Venice 1041; Habermann, di Gara 256

summary

A monumental halachic compendium discussing fiscal and marital laws, forbidden foods, festivals etc. The work is a primary source of Geonic responsa and is frequently cited by Joseph Karo in his Beth Yosef. Chaim Joseph David Azulai (CHID”A) in his Shem ha-Gedolim, II, ‘A-32 writes of the difficulties inherent to scholars seeking to pen a commentary to the Sepher ha-’Itur

ff. 110. . Modern boards. Sm. folio

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