Nachlath Ya’akov [responsa]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $450

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author

HALPERIN, JACOB

printer

Gasparo Crivellari

Place

Padua

Publication

1622-23

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within six-part woodcut border embellished with floral motifs. With the approbation of R. Isaiah Horowitz - the Shalo”h HaKadosh.

references

Vinograd, Padua 4

summary

An important work of responsa containing a wealth of contemporary information. The author corresponded with some of the greatest rabbis of his generation including the Shalo”h, Levush and others (see listing on f. 2a

ff. 53. Ex-library, small portion of title repaired where ink from old signature oxidized, light stains. Later boards. Sm. 4to.

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