Pesakim U’kethavim [responsa]

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $900

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

author

ISSERLEIN, ISRAEL

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1519

Description

FIRST EDITION. Previous owners' signatures on title.

references

Vinograd, Venice 12; Habermann, Bomberg 13; Adams I-244

summary

“Isserlein’s most important work are his responsa…(they) contain valuable material on the general history of the Jews in Germany in the 15th-century and in particular on the organization of the communities and their spiritual life.” EJ, IX cols. 1080-81.

ff. (53). Trimmed, marginal repairs, few stains. Modern morocco. 4to

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