(Sha”Ch). Gevurath Anashim ["Strength of Men"]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $300

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author

KATZ, SHABTHAI

printer

Moses ben Simcha Bunem

Place

Dessau

Publication

1697

Description

FIRST EDITION. Prepared for publication by the Sha"ch’s grandson, Yitzchak ben Moshe. Title between wreathed architectural columns with unusual pyramidal symbol at top.

references

Vinograd, Dessau 14

summary

A halachic polemic discussing whether male impotence constitutes sufficient grounds for divorce. The Author is celebrated for his work Siphthei Kohen on Shulchan Aruch, by the title of which he is known (Sha”Ch)

ff. (2), 38. Half-calf, rebacked. 4to

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