Shulchan Aruch [Code of Jewish Law]. With commentary “Darchei Moshe” by Moses Isserles (ReM”A) and glossary and indices “Beer Ha’golah” by Moses ben Tzvi Naphtali Hirsch Ribkes of Vilna

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: $1,800

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

author

KARO, JOSEPH

printer

Immanuel Athias

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1697-1698

Description

Four parts in four volumes. Each part with additional engraved title (attributed to Abraham ben Ya’akov by M. Narkiss, as cited by Yaari, Mechkarei Sepher, p. 251, no. 9)

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 650; Fuks, Amsterdam 404

I: Orach Chaim: ff. (24), 266, (2). * II: Yoreh Deah: ff. (1), 302, (2). * III: Even Ha’ezer: ff. (1), 180, 1 (of 2) lacking final blank. * IV: Choshen Mishpat: ff. (1), 432, 1 (of 2) lacking final blank. Stained in places, previous owners’ signatures and inscriptions. Contemporary calf, rubbed, (Vol. III with two clasps). 12mo

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