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Responsa of the Ralbach – Venice, 1565 – First Edition – With Responsum on Semichah Controversy

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Responsa of the Ralbach – R. Levi ibn Habib. Venice: printer not indicated, 1565. First edition.


On leaves 277-328 is printed a lengthy responsum on the famous controversy on Semichah ordination.
Ownership inscriptions on title page (partially deleted with ink).
Censor's signature on p. 328b, and censorship expurgations to several leaves.


[4], 209, [1], 217-328, [2] leaves. 30.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains to last leaves, with mold to last two leaves. Small marginal open tears to several leaves, partially restored with paper. Some worming, slightly affecting text. New leather binding.

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Early Printed Books (16th Century)
Early Printed Books (16th Century)