Shulchan HaMelech, Orach Chaim section of Shulchan Aruch, by R. Yosef Karo, with glosses of R. Moshe Isserles (Rama), in Ladino translation by R. Avraham Asa. Constantinople: Binyamin son of Moshe Rushi, [1749].
Poems and introductions in Hebrew and Ladino.
The translator,
R. Avraham Asa (ca. 1710-1765), an 18th century Torah scholar of Constantinople, translated many books into Ladino, mainly halachic and ethical books, for popular use.
Signature on title page.
324, [5] leaves. Lacking two leaves ([5]-[6]) of index leaves at end of volume. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming. Tears and open tears, to title page and other leaves (large open tear to last leaf), affecting text, partially repaired with paper filling. New binding.
