Brandon, Benjamin Raphael Dias. Oroth ha-Mitzvoth. [rationales for the 613 precepts]. Bound With (As issued): Emek Binyamin [responsa]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $250

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

printer

J. Jansson

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1753

Description

FIRST EDITION. Hebrew. Three introductory pages in Portuguese. Two titles in typographic borders.

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 1666

summary

The First Rabbinic Text Relating to Jews in The Americas. Includes an inquiry relating to Inheritance Law from Aaron Ledesma of the Jewish Community in Surinam, West Indies.

ff.19,103, (1); (2), 20, 25-22 (lacking ff. 21, 23-4). Lightly browned. Modern boards. Sm. 4to

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