(MaHaRa”M OF ROTHENBURG). Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa]

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,000

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author

MEIR BEN BARUCH

printer

Vicenzo Conti

Place

Cremona

Publication

1557

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within four-part historiated border

references

Vinograd, Cremona 15; Benayahu, Cremona 15; Adams M-1045

summary

The first of several differing collections of responsa by this supreme arbiter of Halachic authority in Germany. For a detailed study of the life and work of Rabbi Meir of Rothenburg, see: Irving A. Agus, Rabbi Meir of Rothenburg. (Philadelphia, 1947).

ff. 108, (15). Stained in places, slight marginal wormng on a few leaves. Previous owner’s marks. Modern calf. Sm. 4to

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