Halachot Gedolot. Venice: Marco Antonio Giustiniani, 1548. First edition.
One of the first halachic works authored after the completion of the Talmud, during the Geonic period. The identity of the author, who is quoted extensively by the Rishonim, is subject to dispute, with attributions to either R. Yehudai Gaon or R. Shimon Kayyara.
On p. 61a, gloss (trimmed) in Oriental script.
[4], 8, 10-144 leaves. Lacking leaf 9. 28.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Marginal tears and open tears to title page and several other leaves, repaired with paper strips (slightly affecting title frame). Worming. Handwritten inscriptions. Old binding with leather spine and corners.
Bookplate of Mozes Heiman Gans.
