Lechem Mishneh, on the Rambam, by R. Avraham de Boton. Amsterdam: Immanuel son of Yosef Athias, Shlomo son of Yosef Katz Proops, 1703-1714.
Four parts in one volume. Divisional title pages.
Fine copy, in original wood and leather binding, with clasps. Gilt inscriptions of title and decorations on spine. At bottom of spine, gilt inscription of owner's name: "Calmer". The present copy belonged to the Jewish-French Baron Liefmann Calmer (1711-1784), a prominent figure in 18th century French Jewry (two of his three sons were executed in the French Revolution).
At bottom of title page, signature of the baron: "Lipman son of R. Kalman".
[3], 49; 52; 54; 70 leaves. 37.5 cm. Good condition. Stains (many stains to some leaves, and browning of paper). Original elaborate wood and leather binding, with clasps. Wear and defects to binding and spine.
A Shulchan Aruch set belonging to Baron Liefmann Calmer with similar gilt inscriptions was sold as part of the Klagsbald collection (Kedem catalog 100, lot 191).
CB, no. 4196, 3; Roest, p. 36.
