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Pirkei Avoth [Ethics of the Fathers].

Auction 79 · Lot 52

Pirkei Avoth [Ethics of the Fathers].

Estimate
$300–$500
Hammer price
$1,100

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

author

(GREECE)

printer

Isaac Jahun

Place

Salonika

Publication

1858

Description

With commentary by Michael Elyasaf. Printed on green tinted paper.

references

Unknown to both Weiss-Pirkei Avot and Vinograd.

summary

The commentary was directed for the benefit of school-children, to study on Sabbath afternoon, in accordance with the community custom of the Jews of Ioannina, Greece.
ff. 40. Stained. Modern boards with original patterned wrappers bound in. 12mo.
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