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Auction 62

Psakim Vechtavim by the Author of Trumat Hadeshen - Early Edition, Venice 1546

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Psakim Vechtavim, Halachic Shut by the great Gaon Rabbi Yisrael ben Petachya Isserlin Ashkenazi, one of the last Rishonim, a leading Ashkenazic Rav in the 15th century. Published alongside his basic book – after which he was known – Trumat Hadeshen. The press of Marco Antonio Justinian, second edition, Venice, 1546. 77 leaves. In the National Library, the book appears in the Rare Book Collection. 

The printer’s mark appears on the title page – an engraving of the Temple. In addition, the first word of the text is framed with a fine engraving. New binding. Restorations and much taping. Stains. Healthy paper. Moth perforations. Moth damage restored with transparency. A perforation in the title page. fair overall condition. 

On the title page, an ancient faded notation in Sephardic script: "גבריאל ואחיו פירירה דיליאון ס"ט" – possibly, disciples of the Chida from the time he stayed in Livorno to print his books at the house of their father, the philanthropist Michael Ferrara, who helped him print his books. In his first book that was printed in Livorno, Sha’ar Yosef, 1757, the Chida, in his introduction, expresses his gratitude to the philanthropist Michael Ferrara and even mentions his son, Gabriel. Later, he dedicated the book Moreh BaEtzbah to them and mentioned them in the introduction of additional books.