Toldot Adam VeChava and Sefer Mesharim, by Rabbenu Yerucham son of R. Meshulam. [Constantinople, 1516]. First edition.
Colophon at the end of the Chava section: "And these two sections on Adam and Chava were completed in Adar, 1516, and printed in Constantinople…".
This composition was not published as a complete book, but rather was printed in booklets, which were distributed to buyers in the synagogues every Shabbat (see: Yaari, HaDfus HaIvri BeKushta, p. 75). This presumably explains the prevalence of incomplete copies.
Several handwritten inscriptions, short glosses, references and commentaries. Ownership inscription at the beginning of the Mesharim part: "That which G-d granted his servant Yaakov son of Yefet HaLevi…".
Incomplete copy. [1], 44-206, 210-215, 218-272; 1-[40], 49-74, 78 leaves. Leaf 76 of second sequence bound back to front at beginning of book. Lacking altogether 116 leaves: 1-43, 207-209, 216-217, [14] leaves following leaf 272; 41-48, 75, 77, 79-122. 28.5 cm. Thick paper. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Tears to some leaves (primarily at beginning and end of book), affecting text in a few places, repaired with tape. Leaf 78 of second sequence detached. Old leather binding, worn and damaged, partially detached.