BRESLAU, ARYEH LEIB. Penei Aryeh [responsa]

AUCTION 6 |
Tuesday, November 17th,
1998 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners
Lot 10
(AMERICAN JUDAICA)
BRESLAU, ARYEH LEIB. Penei Aryeh [responsa]
Amsterdam: The Widow & Orphans Proops 1790
Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $1,400
Includes a Halachic question concerning financial matters relating to philanthropy (f.46) offered by Haym Salomon of Philadelphia; demonstrating the conscientious religious nature of this early American merchant and Revolutionary War patriot. “One of the most fascinating figures in American Jewish history.” See J.R. Marcus, Early American Jewry (1953) Vol. II pp.132-64.