Responsa, by the Rashba (Rabbeinu Shlomo ben Aderet). Bologna, 1539. First edition. Printed by "The partners who uphold the Torah here in the city of Bologna".
Long scholarly glosses by two writers: Ancient glosses in early Ashkenasi handwriting from the time of printing [16th/17th century] and many glosses in the handwriting of Rabbi Bezalel Ronsburg, one of them signed "Bezalel R.V.".
Many ancient signatures on the flyleaf, the latest signature is by Rabbi "Bezalel Ronsburg". Ownership inscription signed "Pilta ben Rabbi moshe Epstein Segal of Offenbach" from 1765, attesting that book belongs to Rabbi Daniel Oppenheim, and other ownership inscriptions.
On the title page is another signature of Rabbi "Bezalel Ronsburg B.R." and a very old signature of "Aharon ben Rabbi ---".
Rabbi Bezalel Ronsburg (1762-1821), a leading Torah scholar in his times who lived in Prague. A close disciple of the Nodah B'Yehuda. In the introduction to his book Horah Gaver, Rabbi Bezalel writes of his teacher: "Every Shabbat… I did not miss hearing Torah from his mouth" and in his responsa he calls him "the greatest of the Achronim (late Torah authorities)". He wrote: Horah Gaver, Chochmat Bezalel-Pitchei Nidah, etc. His glosses on the Talmud were printed on the Talmud sheets in many editions.
Rabbi Moshe Pilta Epstein Segal was a Ashkenazi rabbi, disciple of Rabbi Yedidya Tia Weil, who published his commentary on the Haggadah (Marbeh L'Saper, Karlsroh 1791). He served in the rabbinate of Bruchsal (Baden) and Prisol.
[16], 2-216 leaves. Mispagination. 28.5 cm. Varied condition, most leaves are in good condition. Stains and wear to first and last leaves, worm damages and wear. Elaborate leather binding.