Bidspirit auction | Ben Shmuel (by the Maharashdam)

Ben Shmuel (by the Maharashdam) – Mantua, 1622 – Only Edition – Original Binding - Ben Shmuel, homilies on Torah, service and acts of kindness, by R. Shmuel de Modena – Maharashdam. Mantua: Yehudah Shmuel of Perugia and his son Yehoshua, [1622]. Only edition. Original wood and leather binding, with remains of clasps. Three homilies for festivals and various occasions, by R. Shmuel de Medina – Maharashdam (1506-1590), a leading rabbi of Salonika, author of Responsa Maharashdam. Introduction by grandson of author and publisher, R. Shemaiah Medina. 2, 125 leaves. 18.5 cm. Thick, high-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and light traces of former dampness to several leaves. Tears and open tears in several places, repaired with tape. Original wood and leather binding, with remains of clasps. Light defects to binding. Bookplates of bookseller ”E. Mozes Azn”, Amsterdam. Bookplate of Mozes Heiman Gans.