Arba’ah Turim ["Four Columns": Code of Law]

Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
Hammer price: $1,700

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

author

JACOB BEN ASHER

printer

Jacob Marcaria

Place

Riva di Trento

Publication

1560

Description

This copy with the two rare leaves containing calculations pertaining to the calendar inserted between ff. 53-54 (and again a single leaf between ff. 49-50). Scattered marginalia, owners inscription on title mentioning town of Asti.

references

Vinograd, Riva di Trento 18; Adams 15

summary

Another copy of this edition printed entirely on blue-paper was sold by Kestenbaum & Company in the Kimche Collection, Part One (Lot 152)

ff. 6, 9-53, (2), 54-80; 1-66; 1-42; 1-104. In section Orach Chaim f. 67 is torn, wanting single leaf f. 70 (Orach Chaim), minor tear to f. 42 (Even ha-Ezer). Doubles of ff. 25-27; ff. 28-29 loose; doubles of ff. 38-40 (Choshen Mishpat). Ex-library. Stained, some lower corners frayed, occasionally remargined, lower portion of final leaf removed. Modern calf-backed marbled boards. Folio.

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