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Knesset HaGedolah, Orach Chaim – Livorno, 1657 – Original Elaborate Leather Binding – First Edition
Opening: $300
Sold for: $875
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Knesset HaGedolah, Orach Chaim part, collection of halachic rulings from the books of the poskim arranged according to the chapters of the Shulchan Aruch, by R. Chaim Benveniste. Livorno: Yedidiah son of Yitzchak Gabbai, author of Kaf Nachat, 1657. First edition.
Original leather binding, particularly elaborate, made of leather in various colors, with fine gilt decorations.
Trimmed signature on title page.
6; 164 leaves. 28 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including many dampstains, and traces of former dampness. Tears and open tears to title page and several other leaves, slightly affecting text on verso of title page, and slightly affecting other leaves, repaired with paper. Worming, slightly affecting text. Original leather binding. Wear, damage and worming to binding.