(Attributed to). Halachoth Gedoloth [Gaonic Rabbinic code]

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $800

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author

KAYYARA, SHIMON

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Cornelio Adelkind for Marco Antonio Giustiniani

Place

Venice

Publication

1548

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within ornamental arch

references

Vinograd, Venice 333; Habermann, Adelkind 51; Adams S-1157

summary

One of the earliest and most important Halachic tetxs. The authorship and date of this work has been the subject of much study and has given rise to conflicting views. For a brief overview see EJ, VII cols.1167-70 (illustrated)

ff. (4), 144. Title silked, neat marginal repairs to first few leaves, marginal worming neatly repaired on last few leaves, dampstained in places. Modern quater-calf boards. Folio

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