Pnei Yitzchak [instructionson on the writing of a “Get” (bill of divorce) and Chalitzah]. With responsa by Menachem Navarro of Verona.

Estimate: $200–$300
Hammer price: $650

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author

BASAN, CHEZKIAH MORDECHAI OF VERONA

printer

Raphael Chaim of Italy

Place

Mantua

Publication

1744

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Vinograd, Mantua 406

summary

The responsa are historically important and reflect the social milleau of Italian Jews. Discusses the prevailing custom of socializing in coffee-houses on the Sabbath, courtship pracices and the proper pronunciation of the Hebrew liturgy

ff.40. Contemporary half calf, rubbed. 4to

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