Bidspirit auction | Classic: Sefer Kol Bo –

Classic: Sefer Kol Bo – The Fundamental Book of Halacha and Minhag, Venice 1567 - A fine, complete copy of Sefer Kol Bo, Venice 1567. Ever since its publication, it has been accepted as one of the premier sources of Halacha and Minhag. It contains 148 sections, and as its name suggests, (“Kol Bo” - “All is within”) it deals with all relevant Halachos and Minhagim of the Jewish life cycle. Although Kol Bo is frequently recited by the Acharonim, it remains a mystery as to who exactly authored the work. The Beis Yosef writes (Avkas Rochel, Siman 13) that the words of the Kol Bo are identical to Sefer Orchos Chaim, which was written by R. Aharon Hakohen of Luniel, who was one of the Rishonim. Based on this, some suggest that it was the Beis Yosef’s opinion that it was written by R. Aharon of Luniel. This opinion is also held by the Chida (see: Shem HaGedolim, Sefarim, Maareches Kaf), however the Shalsheles Hakabalah is of the opinion that it was authored by the Rivash. Parts 64-70 deal specifically with the laws of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and includes instructions of Teshuvah which was authored by the Rokeach. Parts 71-72 and onwards deal with relevant Halachos of Sukkah and Arbah Minim.  In the Halachos of Pesach is a comprehensive commentary on the Haggadah (part 51).  This edition was printed at the press of Giorgio di Cavalli in Venice, one of the first printers to begin printing Hebrew books after the burning of Hebrew books in Venice in 1553. It features his unique printer’s emblem depicting an elephant with a castle on its back. Beneath the elephant is Cavalli’s motto – in Latin: “Tarde sed tuto” – “slowly but surely”.  Unfortunately, Cavalli’s success with Hebrew books did not last long, as hundreds of copies of his Hebrew imprints were burned in Venice in 1568, ultimately resulting in the closure of his business. As a result, Hebrew books printed by Cavalli are very rare in comparison to other Hebrew books printed in Venice during this time.  In very good condition, with occasional light stains.  [4], 158 pp. Page size: 28cm.