Mishnah, Seder Kodashim, with commentaries. Fürth: Tzvi Hirsch son of Chaim, [1741].
Copy of R. Moshe Hamel Segal, Rabbi of Baiersdorf and Bayreuth, son of Glückel of Hameln. His handwritten ownership inscription and signature appear on the title page.
R. Moshe Hamel Segal served as Rabbi of Baiersdorf, and later of the Bayreuth district in which Baiersdorf is located. He was the son of Glückel of Hameln, who gained fame for her diary which was printed in many editions and translations starting in the 19th century, rendering her a famous historical figure and her diary an important historical record. Her diary was preserved from copies made by her son R. Moshe, on which basis it was published. His mother's diary mentions R. Moshe several times, including his studies in a Kloiz in Frankfurt, his engagement and his marriage.
163 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains (including wax stains). Worming to several leaves, affecting text. A few handwritten inscriptions. The book is severed into two parts in the spine. Old binding, damaged.