Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
Shev Ya’akov Responsa – Frankfurt Am Main, 1742 – Signature of Mordechai Benet
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Shev Ya’akov Responsa, two sections. Rabbi Ya’akov Poprosh [Av Beit Din of Frankfurt]. Frankfurt am Main, [1742].
On title page; “Gift from G-d, Mordechai Benet” – holy signature of Ga’on Rabbi Mordechai [Maharam] Benet (1753-1829), Av Beit Din of Nikolsburg and chief rabbi of Moravia. Many leading Torah giants were disciples of his who adhered to his instructions; the Chatam Sofer referred to him as “Rabban Shel Israel” [rabbi of Jewish nation”]. [Additional signature: “Belongs to me, Shimshon --of Leifman”].
[1], 109; [1], 139 leaves. Quality paper. 33 cm. Good condition, stains. Wear on several leaves. Fine new leather binding.
On title page; “Gift from G-d, Mordechai Benet” – holy signature of Ga’on Rabbi Mordechai [Maharam] Benet (1753-1829), Av Beit Din of Nikolsburg and chief rabbi of Moravia. Many leading Torah giants were disciples of his who adhered to his instructions; the Chatam Sofer referred to him as “Rabban Shel Israel” [rabbi of Jewish nation”]. [Additional signature: “Belongs to me, Shimshon --of Leifman”].
[1], 109; [1], 139 leaves. Quality paper. 33 cm. Good condition, stains. Wear on several leaves. Fine new leather binding.
Signatures and Dedications
Signatures and Dedications