Tur Choshen Mishpat [Civil Laws]. With Joseph Karo's commentary, Beith Yoseph

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $750

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author

JACOB BEN ASHER

printer

Sons of Isaac Prostitz

Place

Cracow

Publication

1613-15

Description

Fourth and final part of Arba’ah Turim. On title, printer’s mark showing the Sacrifice of Isaac (see Ya’ari, Hebrew Printers’ Marks, no. 47). Also on title, Hebrw inscription of former owner, “Aharon ben Herzl Levy of Niederbronn [Alsace].” Letters of opening word foliated and surrounded by engraving of foliage

references

Vinograd, Cracow 305

summary

Rare Cracow Imprint of Tur Choshen Mishpat with Beith Yoseph

ff. 374, (8). f.140v. remargined. Some stains and marginal worming. Previous owner’s marks on title. Modern morocco, rubbed. Folio

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