(Gaon of Pumbeditha). HaMekach VehaMemkar [laws of torts and securities]

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

HAI BEN SHERIRA.

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Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1602

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Vinograd, Venice 950; Habermann, di Gara 214

summary

A code of practice for Jewish merchants by one of the last great Geonim of Mesopotamia, the work became a classic of commercial literature. Included as an appendix, is a brief formulary for contracts which is likely the most ancient in existence

ff. 97, (1). Light stains, trace wormed, trimmed. Modern calf-backed boards. Sm. 4to

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