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Auction 50 · Lot 5

(RaSHB”A). Teshuvoth Shailoth Le-RaMBa”N [responsa]

Estimate
$2,000–$3,000
Hammer price
$3,250

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

author

(Adret, Solomon IBN.

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1519

Description

FIRST EDITION. With signature of R. Chaim (?) Alfandari. Scattered marginalia in various Sephardic hands

references

Vinograd, Venice 14; Habermann, Bomberg 10; Adams S-1409

summary

Although this collection of responsa is ascribed to Nachmanides, careful perusal has determined that with the exception of five or six responsa, the entire collection is indeed by the Rashb”a. As a respondent, he answers inquiries directly, without unneccessary, lengthy scholastic discussion. The number of his responsa, including this pseudo-Nachmanides collection, reaches well over three thousand, with inquiries addressed from all parts of the world, and touching upon all phases of law - religious, family and civil, as well as theological concerns. See M. Waxman, History of Jewish Literature (1933) Vol. II pp.165-67
ff. (95). Various neat paper-repairs. Modern vellum-backed boards. Small folio.
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