Responsa Chacham Tzvi, Part I, by R. Tzvi Hirsh Ashkenazi. Amsterdam, [1712]. First edition.
Copy of R. Zalman Tiktin Rabbi of Breslau. His signature appears on the title page: "Zalman son of R. Avraham Glogau". The front flyleaf bears the stamp of R. Zalman and an ownership inscription attesting that the book belongs "to the books of the rabbi of Breslau --- Zalman Tiktin". Another ownership inscription on the back flyleaf: "Belongs to my teacher… R. Zalman Tiktin, rabbi of Breslau and the region". Other deleted signatures on the title page.
R. Shlomo Zalman Tiktin (1791-1843), one of the leading Torah scholars and tzaddikim of his generation, served as rabbi of Breslau succeeding his father R. Avraham Tiktin, author of Petach HaBayit. Known for his struggles opposing Reform Judaism and for his resolute battle against Avraham Geiger, a leading reformist. Consequently, the reformists took action to oust him from his position in the rabbinate, and only after the charedim appealed to the king of Prussia was he returned to his post. The Malbim was one of his outstanding disciples and he continued his teacher's fight against the Reform Movement.
[1], 127 leaves. 32 cm. High-quality paper. Wide margins. Good condition. Stains. Wear and signs of usage to title page and other leaves. Small marginal tears to some leaves. New leather binding.
Stefansky Classics, no. 304.