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

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

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author

HAI BEN SHERIRA

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Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1602

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within elaborate wreathed architectural arch.

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. Also included is “Sepher Mashcon” (Contract of Loan) which shows the methods of Jewish money-lenders.

ff. 97, (1). Ex-library. Few light stains. Later calf, starting. Sm. 4to

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