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(MaHaRY”K). Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa]

Auction 34 · Lot 97

(MaHaRY”K). Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa]

Estimate
$4,000–$5,000
Hammer price
$3,750

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

author

KOLON, JOSEPH

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1519

Description

FIRST EDITION. A Wide-margined copy

references

Vinograd, Venice 15; Habermann, Bomberg 16 (erroneously notes only one preliminary leaf); not in Adams

summary

The MaHaRY”K (c. 1420-1480) was the foremost Talmudic scholars during the second half of the 15th-century, his opinions on Halachic matters were sought from across Europe. This important collection of responsa had a seminal influence upon the development of the Halachah in Italy
ff.(10), 233. Dampstained, previous owner’s marks, margins of opening leaves repaired with some loss, first and last page worn. Modern vellum. Lg. 4to
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