Ginath V’radim [“Garden of Roses”-responsa]. Part I

Estimate: $700–$1,000
Hammer price: $600

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author

HALEVI, ABRAHAM BEN MORDECHAI

printer

Jonah ben Jacob Aschkenazi

Place

Constantinople

Publication

1717

Description

FIRST EDITION. With signature of MordecHai Joseph Meyuchas, Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, author of Shaar Ha-Mayim, etc

references

Vinograd, Const. 390; Yaari, Const. 286

summary

The signatory R. Mordecai Meyuchas (1738-1805), was the Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and the son-in-law of R. Yom Tov Algazi (Mahrit Algazi) succeeding him as Chief Rabbi (Rishon Le-Tzion). The titles of all his works include the word "Mayim", the initials of his name

ff. 4, 14. Title repaired, slight marginal worming. Later boards. Folio

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