Babylonian Talmud, Tractates Sanhedrin, Horayot, Eduyot and Small Tractates. Warsaw, 1862. Printed by Rabbi Shmuel Argelbrand.
Dozens of important marginalia [some long], in the fine tiny handwriting of the renowned Torah scholar Rabbi Yerucham Fishel Perla. Signatures and various stamps: "Yerucham Fishel Perla", "Yerucham Fishel Perlman", and: "Juda perla - warschau" [his complete name was Rabbi Yehuda Yerucham Fishel].
the Ga'on Rabbi Yerucham Fishel Perla of Warsaw (1846-1934), extraordinary prodigy and erudite Torah scholar, among the notable Torah giants of Poland who later immigrated to Jerusalem. Torah and affluence united in his home; he made a living from commerce and was not compelled to serve in the rabbinate for sustenance. Was known for his great work on Sefer HaMitzvot by Rabbi Sa'adia Ga'on and for his glosses printed in the margins of various books.
[2], 2-130, [1], 38, 30 leaves; [1], 2-20 leaves; [1], 2-77, [1] leaves. 32 cm. Fair condition, major wear. Many signatures. Ancient worn and detached leather binding, with ornamental embossments.