Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Mishneh Torah by the Rambam – Amsterdam, 1702 (Michtav) – Complete Four-Volume Set
Opening: $700
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
Mishneh Torah by the Rambam, complete set in four volumes. Amsterdam, "Michtav" [1702-1703].
The most accurate edition of the books of the Rambam, which served as basis for most subsequent editions. The first volume has an additional, engraved title page. Two volumes contain illustration plates pertaining to the laws of Shabbat, Sukkah, Kiddush HaChodesh and Kilayim.
Early signatures and ownership inscriptions on the title pages and endpapers.
Four volumes. Vol. I (Mada-Zemanim): [9], 327, [6] leaves. Vol. II (Nashim, Kedusha): [2], 227, [4] leaves. Vol. III (Haflaa-Tahara): [2], 368, [9] leaves. Vol. IV (Nezikin-Shoftim): [1], 309, [13] leaves. 37 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good condition. Stains and wear. Several leaves in fair condition with dampstains and wear. Marginal tears to some of the title pages and to other leaves, repaired with tape. Non-original bindings.
The most accurate edition of the books of the Rambam, which served as basis for most subsequent editions. The first volume has an additional, engraved title page. Two volumes contain illustration plates pertaining to the laws of Shabbat, Sukkah, Kiddush HaChodesh and Kilayim.
Early signatures and ownership inscriptions on the title pages and endpapers.
Four volumes. Vol. I (Mada-Zemanim): [9], 327, [6] leaves. Vol. II (Nashim, Kedusha): [2], 227, [4] leaves. Vol. III (Haflaa-Tahara): [2], 368, [9] leaves. Vol. IV (Nezikin-Shoftim): [1], 309, [13] leaves. 37 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good condition. Stains and wear. Several leaves in fair condition with dampstains and wear. Marginal tears to some of the title pages and to other leaves, repaired with tape. Non-original bindings.