Bidspirit auction | Ein Yaakov, Amsterdam, 1740–1741. A

Ein Yaakov, Amsterdam, 1740–1741. A monumental, oversized copy in wooden boards covered with leather - Ein Yaakov – Aggadic passages of the Talmud with commentaries and with the novellae of the Rif (Riaf), by Rabbi Josiah Pinto. Amsterdam, 1740–1741. Two parts. First edition of the Rif’s novellae to the second part. An exceptional collector’s copy of rare presence and distinction: a monumental volume in an impressive large format of 42 cm, printed on especially broad sheets with extraordinarily wide margins measuring approximately 7–7.5 cm—an extremely uncommon feature, highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs. 168, 15, 190 leaves. Condition: Good to very good, with light age-staining. Wooden boards covered with leather, decorated with gilt tooling, with remnants of clasps—an imposing and elegant binding that perfectly complements the grandeur of the work.