Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters

Yam Shel Shlomo - Prague, 1615-1618

Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,500
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Yam Shel Shlomo, on Tractate Bava Kama, by Rabbi Shlomo Luria [the Maharshal]. Prague, [1615-1618]. Printed by Avraham Heide.
First edition of the renowned book authored by the Maharshal. Leading Prague Torah scholars wrote an approbation for this book: Rabbi Yeshaya HaLevi Horwitz - the Shla HaKadosh and Rabbi Efraim of Łęczyca - author of Kli Yakar.
Inscriptions and ancient ownership signatures: "Yosef son of R' ---". Few glosses by several writers.
1, 3-46, 49-166 leaves. Lacking leaf 2. (Mispagination, some leaves are bound incorrectly). Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, dampstains. Contemporary damaged binding, with leather spine.
Early Printed Books - 15th-16th Centuries
Early Printed Books - 15th-16th Centuries