(Ra”N). Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $500

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author

GERONDI, NISSIM

printer

Vicenzo Conti

Place

Cremona

Publication

1557

references

Vinograd, Cremona 16; Benayahu, Cremona 10

summary

Only 77 responsa are extant from this great commentator to Alfasi’s Code and, as most compedia of reponsa, they reflect the Jewish life of the period, in this case, the economic difficulties of the Jewish Community of Barcelona during the second half of the 14th-century.

ff. (16), 76. Prevous owner's stamps, several leaves remargined, marginal worming expertly repaired. Modern boards. Sm. 4to

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