Yaakov Ibn Tzur. Mishpat U’Tzedakah BeYaakov [responsa]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(MOROCCO).

printer

P.C. Mizrachi

Place

Alexandria

Publication

1894

Description

FIRST EDITION. Opening two leaves printed in red and black. With a four line presentation inscription from the publishers the Society Dovev Sifthei Yeshanim of Fez with their stamp and printed list of their members. Also with stamp on f. 1 “Rabbin…Mimoun H. Ohayon, Rabat”

summary

Yaakov ibn Tzur (1673-1753), known by the acronym “Yaabetz,” was born in Fez where he prominently served as city rabbi along with R. Yehudah ben Atar. This work was published by the Rabbi of Alexandria with the help of the Society Dovev Sifthei Yeshanim of Fez. Contains an important introduction noting the dire economic conditions affecting the Jews of Fez. See S. Wanunu, Encyclopedia Arzei HaLevanon (2006) Vol. II pp. 1075-81.

ff. (2), 187. Lightly browned, pinprick wormholes, final leaves slightly torn not affecting text. Modern morocco backed marbled boards. Folio.

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