Tzeda LaDerech – Sabbioneta, 1567 – Fine Leather Binding, with Dedication

Tzeda LaDerech – Sabbioneta, 1567 – Fine Leather Binding, with Dedication
Tzeda LaDerech, halachic composition on various topics, by R. Menachem son of Aharon ibn Zerach. Sabbioneta: Vincenzo Conti, [1567]. Second edition.
A comprehensive work by R. Menachem ibn Zerach, a Spanish scholar in the 14th century and disciple of R. Yehuda son of the Rosh, covering all the year-round laws and customs. The lengthy preface contains many important details relating to the Tosafists and Rishonim and about the author's time. The author writes that his book is geared to "members of His Majesty the King's court… [who] due to the turbulences of the time and desire for luxuries… become lax in their fulfillment of Mitzvot…".
Fine copy with an elegant gilt-blocked leather binding. Gilt dedication on front board: "A gift of love to my dear mechutan, our princely and exalted rabbi… R. Dov Grossbaum, 1896, Eliyahu son of R. Elazar Schwabacher".
Two folded plates containing tables of regular and leap years and cycles of years are bound at the end of the book.
Inscription in Italian script on title page and p. 13a: "Sh.M. B.R. P.Z.". Stamps on title page. Handwritten censorship inscriptions on title page, and several censor deletions in book.
261 leaves, [2] folded plates. 20 cm. Gilt edges. High-quality paper. Condition varies (most leaves in good condition and some in fair condition). Stains (dampstains to first and final leaves). Tears to title page (affecting title of book, replaced in handwriting). Tears to several other leaves (with minor damage to text on one leaf) and to both folding plates at end of book. Some tears repaired with paper. Worming in a few places. Fine, gilt-decorated leather binding. Front board detached.