Damesek Eliezer, Torat Chatat HaKatzar by the Rama on the laws of shechita and treifot, with Damesek Eliezer commentary, by Rabbi Eliezer of Szczebrzeszyn (Shebreshin). Wilhelmsdorf, 1718. First edition.
On the title page appears the signature of "Shimshon Wertheim" – Rabbi Samson Wertheimer (1658-1724), Av Beit Din in Vienna and Chief Rabbi of the Hungarian countries, served also in the rabbinate of Prague and Worms. Renowned Torah genius, leader of the scholars in his time. Was very active on behalf of the Jews due to his good ties with the Austro-Hungarian Empire and with the country’s ministers. He was considered the spiritual and political leader of Central-European Jewry in his times and was called the “Juden Kaiser”. Various tales are told about him and his many activities. He had a very close relationship with the Jews of Eretz Israel and Turkey.
[4], 74 leaves. 16.5 cm. Good condition, stains and wear, ancient and worn binding, with leather back.