Benjamin Slonik of Grodno. Mitzvath Nashim Melamdah - Precetti da Esser Imparati dalle Donne Hebree.

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $1,300

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author

(WOMEN).

printer

Glacomo Sarzina

Place

Venice

Publication

1616

Description

First Italian Edition. Translated by Jacob Halpron. Italian text interspersed with Hebrew. Printer’s device on title.

references

Vinograd, Venice 1093.

summary

First Italian edition of this oft-republished work, focusing upon the three principle religious duties of a married woman. The noted Polish author, Benjamin Slonik of Grodno (c. 1550-c.1619) left a body of Halachic opinion that remained authoritative long after his death.

ff.(3), pp. 101, pp. (11) all complete, two leaves duplicated in a fine neat hand. Modern crushed morocco with central gilt design on covers. 8vo.

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