Sepher ha-’Itur.

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $650

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

author

ISAAC BEN ABBA MARI OF MARSEILLES

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1608

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural arch, geometrical diagram on f.101a.

references

Vinograd, Venice 1041; Habermann, di Gara 256

summary

A monumental halachic compendium discussing fiscal and marital laws, forbidden foods, festivals etc. The work is a primary source of Geonic responsa and is frequently cited by Joseph Karo in his Beith Yoseph.

ff. 110. Some foxing, signature of previous owner on title. Modern elegantly tooled calf. Sm. folio

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