Arbah Turim [Rabbinic Code]

Estimate: $3,000–$4,000
Hammer price: $4,300

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author

JACOB BEN ASHER

printer

Hans Jacob Hanau

Place

Hanau

Publication

1610

Description

Four parts in one volume. Title within arch depicting Moses, Aaron and Abraham with an outstretched sword. Previous owner's stamps in Hebrew and Russian: S. Zuckerman, Mogilew (see below)

references

Vinograd, Hanau 3

summary

The philanthropist Shmarya Zuckerman (the Gaon was his wife's great-grandfather) was known for his outstanding library, and collected and published many of the Gaon's writings. This volume contains a handwritten note on the inside of the front cover stating this Hanau edition contains comments and notes from R. Abraham of Prague who is cited by the Levush Ha'Orah, parshath Massai chap. 34,3

ff. 117, (1), 91, (1), 59, (1),140. Scattered Latin and Hebrew marginalia, final leaf repaired. Contemporary calf, chipped, rubbed. 4to

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