Auction 19

HaRoke’ach, Pano, 1505. First edition. First book printed with a cover page. Signature of ownership.

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Written by Rav Elazar of Gremiza, son of Rabbeinu Yehuda. One of the most important halachic books, includes (using a short formula) all of the laws incumbent on man for the whole year. According to many bibliographies, this is the first Hebrew book printed with a cover page. Pano 1505, first edition. Cover page has a signature of ownership, 28cm. New half-leather binding, professionally restored throughout with light damage to text. Generally ok to good condition.