Bidspirit auction | GAGUINE, CHAIM AVRAHAM. Sepher HaTakanoth

GAGUINE, CHAIM AVRAHAM. Sepher HaTakanoth VeHaskamoth. FIRST EDITION. Title within decorative architectural frame. Additional letterpress title after introduction. This copy with the scarce additional page of approbations at end. ff. (16), 13-72, (4). Slight staining, upper corner of second title-page expertly repaired. Modern morocco. 8vo. Vinograd, Jerusalem 14. Jerusalem, Yisrael Bak, 1842. Compendium of rites and customs as practiced in the City of Jerusalem. Divided into two parts: The first, Sepher Takanoth, is a collection of various ordinances enacted in 18th century Jerusalem, strictly regulating taxation, inheritance, dress code, leisure, among other facets of life. The second part, Dinei Minhagei Yerushalayim, records the unique customs and practices of the Jerusalem community. Shoshana Halevi (no. 3) saw only two copies of this work, of which only one had the final leaf of approbations. The approbations contain valuable information concerning the establishment of Bak’s printing press and the economic boon it would bring to Jerusalem.