Lot 201
Responsa Maharik – Cremona, 1557 – Signatures of Rabbi Yaakov Chazak Disciple of the Ramchal
Responsa of R. Yosef Colon. Cremona: Vincenzo Conti, 1557. Second edition.
Woodcut title page, depicting the Akedat Yitzchak.
Two signatures in Italian script of R. Yaakov Chazak on the title page and following leaf. Four glosses (in early Italian script).
R. Yaakov Chazak (1689-1782), rabbi of Padua. Leading Italian rabbi, disciple and colleague of the Ramchal.
[12], 171, [1] leaves. 28.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Marginal tear to title page, slightly affecting border, repaired (title page mounted on paper). Worming to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting text, repaired. New binding.