Sepher Mitzvoth Gadol (SeMa’G) [“The Great Book of Commandments”: Enumeration of the 613 precepts].

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author

MOSES OF COUCY.

Daniel Bomberg

Venice

1522

Third edition. Divisional title. Initial words white-against-black floriated background. 16th-18th century annotations. The Valmadonna copy.

Vinograd, Venice 66.

After Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah, the Sma’g would be the next significant work of codification, and reflects the halachic tradition of France.

ff. (250). Stained in places, expertly marginal repairs. Fine blind-tooled tan calf. Folio.