BRESLAU, ARYEH LEIB. Penei Aryeh [responsa]

AUCTION 17 | Tuesday, November 12th, 2002 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic and Ceremonial Art From Various Owners

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Lot 22

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

BRESLAU, ARYEH LEIB. Penei Aryeh [responsa]

FIRST EDITION. Printer’s device on title ff. (3), 106. Gently damp-wrinkled, inscriptions on front free-endpaper. Later roan-backed marbled boards, rubbed, upper cover starting. Sm. folio Vinograd, Amsterdam 2181

Amsterdam: The Widow & Orphans Proops 1790

Est: $400 - $600

PRICE REALIZED $250

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