Peirush Megilath Esther [commentary to the Book of Esther].

Estimate: $700–$1,000
Hammer price: $900

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author

GALLICO, ELISHA.

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1583

Description

First Edition. Printer’s device on title. Wider margins.

references

Vinograd, Venice 663.

summary

The author was a 16th-century member of an ancient Italian family of French origin. R. Elisha Gallico was a disciple of R. Yoseph Karo; R. Elisha’s most celebrated student in turn, was Shmuel di Uceda.

ff. 62. marginal stains, previous owner’s marks. Modern morocco. Sm. 4to.

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