Sepher Ha’Itur [Halachic compendium of Gaonic influence].

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

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author

ISAAC BEN ABBA MARI OF MARSEILLES.

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1608

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural arch, geometrical diagram on f. 101a.

references

Vinograd, Venice 1041.

summary

An important halachic text discussing fiscal and marital laws, forbidden foods, festivals etc. The work is a primary source of Geonic responsa and is frequently cited by Joseph Karo in his Beith Yoseph. Accompanied by: Another copy. Lacking title-page, extensively worn and wormed. Venice, 1608.

ff. 110. Wormed, worn, stained, previous owner’s inscriptions. Unbound. Folio.

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