Spivak, Aaron. Cheker Halacha [halachic novellae]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $250

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

printer

Ephraim London

Place

New York

Publication

(1891)

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Goldman 570

summary

One of the first halachic works printed in America. The author had served as a Rabbi in Omsk, Siberia before immigrating to New York. He was unable to secure a pulpit in America and published this book to sustain himself. In his approbation, Rabbi Jacob Joseph of New York beseeches the public to provide the author with a professional position in order to stabilize his economic distress

pp. (4), 58. Slightly browned. Contemporary marbled boards. 4to

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