Itur, monetary laws, betrothal, divorce and ketubot, by R. Yitzchak son of Abba Mari. Venice: Giovanni di Gara, [1608]. First edition.

Early binding, with gilt decorations.

Important halachic work authored in the 12th century by R. Yitzchak son of Abba Mari of Marseilles (in Provence), comprising halachic principles in various areas, often cited in halachic literature over the following generations. The Itur contains several unique halachic positions discussed extensively in later halachic literature.

Ownership inscription on endpaper: "It is purchased by me, Lipman Wertheim" [a leader of the 18th century Worms community, mentioned in the yizkor pinkas]; "I purchased it for 52 pounds". Signature on title page.

On p. 51a, gloss (trimmed) in Ashkenazic handwriting, contemporaneous with printing.

[1], 2-110 leaves. 28 cm. Fair-good to fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains and dark stains to title page and other leaves (especially to last leaves). Small marginal tears to several leaves. Last leaf reinforced by mounting on paper. Elaborate early leather binding. Wear and defects to binding (repairs to spine).

Bookplate of Mozes Heiman Gans.