Kapey Aharon [responsa- following the order of the Shulchan Aruch]. Volumes I and II (all published)

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $450

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author

EZRIEL, AARON

printer

Israel Bak & Samuel Zuckermann

Place

Jerusalem

Publication

1874 &1886

Description

FIRST EDITION. Both titles within typographical borders. Woodcut of Jerusalem on verso of f.167 in Vol. I, and ff. 156&171 in Vol. II. * Supplement to Vol. II: CAREO, JOSEPH. Bnai Yosef [responsa and novellae on Maimonides]

references

Halevi, Jerusalem 211 and 553-4

summary

Both Volumes In Presentation Bindings. Tooled in Hebrew lettering: “Presented to Shimon Wolf, known as Baron Wilhelm Karl von Rothschild.” Wilhelm Karl (1828-1901), head of the Frankfurt branch of the Family, was known for his “extreme religiosity.” EJ, XIV col.342

ff. 4, 178, and ff.(2), 171, (1),20. Browned. Gilt-tooled calf. Folio

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