Pesakim Uchethavim [responsa]

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $1,500

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

author

ISSERLEIN, ISRAEL BEN PETHACHIAH

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1519

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Habermann, Bomberg 13 (unseen); Vinograd, Venice 12; Adams I-244

summary

“Isserlein’s most important work is his responsa...(they) contain valuable material on the general history of the Jews in Germany in the 15th-century and in particular on the organization of the communities and their spiritual life. “ EJ, Vol.IX, cols. 1080-81 (illustrated)

ff. 52 (of 53), lacking final blank (not called for by either Vinograd or Habermann). Title laid down, stained and wormed with taped repairs, censor’s signature at end. Ex-library. Modern boards. 4to

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