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Divrei Rivoth [responsa].

Auction 79 · Lot 6

Divrei Rivoth [responsa].

Estimate
$500–$700
Hammer price
$500

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

author

ADARBI, ISAAC BEN SAMUEL.

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David ben Abraham Azubib

Place

Salonika

Publication

1582

Description

FIRST EDITION. Wide-margined copy.

references

Vinograd, Salonika 107.

summary

The author (1510-1584?) Rabbi of the Lisbon Jewish congregation in Salonika, was a disciple of R. Joseph Taitatzak and a colleague of R. Samuel de Medina (the MaHaRaSHDa”M). In this important collection of responsa Adarbi often takes exception to the latter’s rulings. See EJ, Vol. II col. 254.
ff. 220 (of 227) opening seven leaves provided in facsimile, variously stained, paper repairs to f. 8 with loss, final two leaves remargined. Bound in Valmadonna-custom chestnut morocco. Folio.
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