Sefer Kreti U’Pleti, exegesis and Chidushim on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De’ah [with text], section 1 [chapters 1-111]. Rabbi Yonatan Eibeshitz. Altona, [1763]. First edition.
This copy belonged to Rabbi Gershon Chayut Av Beit Din of Nikolsburg and state, as noted in lengthy interesting inscription at beginning of title page: “This is one of the books of the deceased Ga’on Rabbi Gershon Chayut who was rabbi of our community and the state; since the rabbi departed from the world without offspring he dedicated all his books to the old synagogue [!] and new synagogue in order that they be studied from and serve as a source of merit for his soul… “. Below inscription: “His soul has departed in holiness on Friday, Shushan Purim 1789”. Few handwritten glosses, partially cut off.
Rabbi Gershon Chayut (Otzar HaRabbanim 4410), among Torah geniuses of his generation, famous righteous Kabbalist. Rabbi in Hotziplatze [from where he publicly supported Rabbi Yonatan Eibeshitz, author of this book, in the polemic with Rabbi Ya’akov Emden]. Between 1770-1778 served as rabbi in Mattersdorf and following the demise of Rabbi Shmuel [Shmelke] Horowitz of Nikolsburg, was summoned to succeed him as Av Beit Din of Nikolsburg and as rabbi of state of Moravia. Passed away on Shushan Purim 1789 and was succeeded by the Maharam Benet who was member of his Beit Din.
[2], 34 [instead of: 35], 165 leaves (missing leaf following title page). 28 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Moth stains. Tears on leaf margins, with some missing text. Title page detached and torn. Missing binding.