Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $650

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

author

LEVI, JACOB BEN ISRAEL

printer

Giovanni Calioni

Place

Venice

Publication

1614

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Vinograd, Venice 1079

summary

A member of the famous Beth Ha’levi family, Jacob grew up in Salonika where he studied Talmud with R. Aaron ibn Chasson and philosophy with R. David ibn Shushan. He served as rabbi of the Greek town of Xanthe before settling in Venice. He became famous for his responsa which were endorsed by the great rabbis of early 17th century Greece and Italy. See EJ, XI col. 83

ff. (8),191. Few light stains in places, neat marginal repairs to title and first two leaves, ownership inscription on verso of title. Later vellum-backed boards. Sm. 4to

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