Auction 32 · Lot 159

Mishnayoth Nashim, Nezikin, Kodshim, Taharoth

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $450

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(MISHNAH)

printer

Samuel ben Issachar Ber Ha-Levi

Place

Ostrog

Publication

1805

Description

With commentary Kav Ve-Naki. Two volumes

references

Vinograd Ostrog 41; Mehlman, 119; A. Yaari. The Hebrew Press in Ostrog, (Alei Sepher Vol. I), no. 23

summary

An uncommon edition. Yaari located only Vol. II of which he was aware of just a single copy in the Mehlman collection. A further copy located in the JNUL is described by Mehlman, but it too is incomplete. Both of the present volumes here contain a stamp and signature “Akiva Eger.” However, the signature of the family name “Eger” on the front flyleaf and the verso of the title is spelled with an “Ayin” rather than with an “Aleph” as is the printed stamp at the bottom of the title. Also of note, the famous talmudist R. Akiva Eger usually signed his surname as “Ginz”

Vol. I: (Nashim), ff. 48, [1], 150-178, [4]; (Nezikin), ff. [1], 29, [1], 41-99, 80-84. Vol. II: (Kodshim), ff. 16, [4], 22-26, 28-54, 56-71, 80-10, [2]; (Taharoth), ff. 66, 61-135. Printed on light green paper, one leaf repaired not affecting text . Contemporary calf, vol. I lacking back cover, rubbed. 12mo

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