(Gaon of Pumbeditha). HaMekach VehaMemkar [laws of torts and securities].

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $600

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author

HAI BEN SHERIRA

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Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1602

Description

FIRST EDITION.

references

Vinograd, Venice 950.

summary

A code of practice for Jewish merchants by one of the last great Geonim of Mesopotamia, the work became a classic of commercial literature. Included as an appendix, is a brief formulary for contracts which is likely the most ancient in existence.

ff. 97, (1). Light stains, trace wormed, trimmed. Modern calf-backed boards. Sm. 4to.

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