(MaHaRY”K). Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa]

Estimate: $1,500–$2,500
Hammer price: $1,900

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author

KOLON, JOSEPH

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1519

Description

FIRST EDITION. A Wide-margined copy

references

Vinograd, Venice 15; Habermann, Bomberg 16 (erroneously notes only one preliminary leaf); not in Adams

summary

The MaHaRY”K (c. 1420-1480) was the foremost Talmudic scholars during the second half of the 15th-century, his opinions on Halachic matters were sought across Europe. This important collection of responsa had a seminal influence upon the development of the Halachah in Italy

ff.(10), 233. Some staining, few words censored, (usually the word "meshumad” (apostate) or "arel" (uncircumcised), previous owners' signatures and stamps, final leaf slightly repaired not affecting text, censors' signatures on final leaf. Modern gilt morocco. Lg. 4to

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