Ma'arich HaMa'arachot (Dictionarium Absolutissimum), dictionary of roots of Lashon HaKodesh (Hebrew), by Philippe D'Aquin. Paris, 1629. Only edition.
"Contains… of all the words of the roots arranged and explained in easy order, written by Philippe D'Aquin… who teaches Lashon HaKodesh under the rule of King Louis D'Borbon… ".
The author, Philippe D'Aquin (c. 1578-1650), was an apostate (his former name was Mordechai). King Louis the 13th bestowed upon him the title of Professor of the Hebrew Language. He wrote and translated many books, including a translation of Bechinot Olam and Pirkei Avot with the explanation of the 13 attributes in French.
[11], 584 pages (forms with [17] pages at the beginning also exist), 39 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears in leaf margins, some restored. In corner of pages 1-20, tear with damage to text. Original parchment binding, renovated.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.

Responsa Besamim Rosh, responsa in Halachic law attributed to the Rosh and "other Rishonim", with commentary, by Rabbi Saul Berlin. Berlin, [1793]. First edition.
Owners' signatures: "Moshe Chanina Lipmann Meizlish, Rabbi of Piotrkow ". "Yonah Landau of Czestochowa ".
Ink stamps of Rabbi "Zalman Sorotzkin, Rabbi of Lutsk" [President of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah (World Rabbinic Council)], and "Rabbi Yisrael Meir Freimann, Rabbi of Ostrava".
The book "Besamim Rosh" was the focal point of a raging polemic: Rabbi Mordechai Benet, the Chatham Sofer and others, claimed that the book was a forgery and that these responsa were not the fruit of the Rosh's pen, but of the publisher's, Rabbi Saul Berlin. The authenticity of the book remains unclear until today.
[4], 110, [5] leaves. 32 cm. Good condition. The two front pages and the margins are creased and torn. Moth damage. Stains.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.

1. Tzemach Tzedek Responsa, by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Krochmal. Amsterdam, [1675]. Including pamphlet, which appears at the end of the book, by the son of the author, Rabbi Yehudah Liva Av Beit Din of Nikolsburg, in which three replies, comments and glosses on the book, aside from those printed in the book itself, were printed. Wood, parchment and ancient leather binding. Ancient owner signature upon title page “[Yisrael?] son of Rabbi Bo’az from Geloga”.
2. Sefer Maharil. Offenbach, [1720]. [At beginning of book, title page with abbreviated version, on other side approbation of Rabbi Ya’akov Cohen (Papirash) of Prague].
3. [Shulchan Aruch] Tur Orach Chaim, including Chidushei Dinim by the Rama, Be’er HaGolah and Be’er Heitev by Rabbi Yishaya son of Rabbi Avraham HaLevi. [Homburg? 1734?]. The National Library possesses a missing copy which contains [1], 284 leaves only. The following copy is missing the title page, however contains 289 leaves. (Ancient and worn wood and leather binding, with buckle remnants. Owner signatures “Mordechai”; “From Rabbi Mertzil Yunes Strauss”).
4. Shulchan Aruch, Tur Yoreh De’ah, including Chidushei Dinim by the Rama, Be’er HaGolah and Be’er Heitev. Amsterdam, [1746]. (Signature and stamp: “Gimpel HaLevi of Breslau” and another signature).
Various sizes and conditions. Ancient signature and ownership notations. Ex-Libris.

Rosh Yosef, first and second volumes, by Rabbi Yosef Eskapa, Av Beit Din of Izmir:
1. Rosh Yosef, explanation of a few Halachot from the Orach Chayim, Volume One. Izmir, [1658]. First Hebrew book ever printed in Izmir [according to most bibliographers]. Includes a rare index page at the end of the book.
2. Rosh Yosef, explanation of a few Halachot from the Choshen Mishpat, Volume Two. Only edition, from the earliest Izmir prints. On the title page there is a drawing of a mountain with the caption “Al Har Gavoha Ali Lach”. Owner’s inscription in Oriental handwriting on the title page with a dedication to the “Midrash Beit Ya’akov”.
Rabbi Yosef Eskapa (1570-1662) was among Turkey’s greatest sages. Born in Salonika. Was the teacher of fake messiah Shabtai Tzvi (during his youth) and was among the first to oppose him.
Varying sizes and conditions. Moth damage, slightly cut edges. Rebound.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.

1. Sefer Moharikesh, known as Erech Lechem, glosses on the Shulchan Aruch, by Rabbi Ya’akov Castro. Constantinople, [1718]. Ownership notations and inscriptions in oriental handwriting.
2. Mateh Shimon on Tur Choshen Mishpat, section 1, by Rabbi Mordechai Shimon son of Shlomo. Salonika, [1797]. Ownership notation upon title page: “Binyamin Chamawi”.
3. Mateh Shimon Third section, Salonika, [1819].
4. Mishpat Tzedek, second section of responsa of Rabbi Meir son of Shem Tov Melamed. Salonika, [1798].
5. Chikrei Lev, Even Ha’ezer (fifth section), Rabbi Refael Chazan. Salonika, [1813]. Ownership signatures in oriental handwriting.
6. Chikrei Lev, Choshen Mishpat, Section 2, Rabbi Refael Chazan. Salonika, [1832]. Wide margins.
Six books, various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.