Pirush Megilath Esther [commentary to the Book of Esther]. With an introduction by the editor, Gershon ben Simcha Kitzgin, the Gallico's disciple.

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $800

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author

GALLICO, ELISHA

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1583

Description

FIRST EDITION. Printer’s device on title.

references

Vinograd, Venice 663; Habermann, di Gara 63; not in Adams

summary

The author was a 16th-century member of an ancient Italian family of French origin. A contemporary family member posessed the famed Golden Hagadah on which the Gallico Family crest was painted in 1603. Elisha Gallico was a disciple of Joseph Karo, Elisha’s most famous pupil was Samuel di Uceda, author of Midrash Samuel.

ff. 62. Light stains in places, previous owners' signatures on title including: Ovadiah and Elisha Foa. Modern gilt-stamped calf. 8vo

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