Lechem Hapanim [a commentary on the laws of Yom Tov and Chol Hamoed].

Estimate: $1,500–$2,500
Hammer price: $1,800

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author

VALI, ISAAC BEN SAMUEL HALEVI.

Place

Italy

Publication

18th century

Description

Manuscript in Hebrew, written in semi-cursive Italian hand, on paper.

summary

An extensive commentary to Shulchan Aruch on the laws of the Festivals. The author cites his mentor numerous times (Mori VeRabi) as well as other seemingly unpublished commentaries (R. Shmuel Sha’ar Aryeh). R. Yitzhak Vali (d. 1680) served as Rabbi of Modena during the 17th century. Shem HaGedolim (no. 10743) cites R. Moshe Zacuto who stated that the two main pillars of Halachah in Italy of the time were R. Samuel Aboab and R. Isaac Vali of Modena.

ff. 93. Lightly foxed, some worming occasionally taped. Modern vellum backed boards. 4to.

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