Me’ametz Ko’ach [sermons and eulogies]

Estimate

$1,000–$1,500

Hammer price

$1,200

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

author

ALMOSNINO, MOSES

printer

Asher Parenzo for Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1588

Description

Second edition. With signatures of Chassidic Rabbis and other notables (see below).

references

Vinograd, Venice 726.

summary

The signatories include: The Chassidic Rabbi R. Yaakov David (Biderman) of Mehzritch later Rabbi of Vishograd (1806-63) author of Chidushei Maharid, a grandson of the Maggid of Koznitz and disciple of R. Shlomo Leib of Lentchna and R. Mendel of Kotzk, (see Alfasi, Traklinei Hachassiduth p. 886 and Encyclopedia Lechassiduth, letter “Yud” col. 260). The volume also bears the signature and stamp of R. Chaim Yehoshua of Lentchna, and others. Also inscription stating the book belonged to “My Uncle Harav hamaor hagadol, hacharif uboki… Michael Shimon May” of Breslau (1833) author of Chidushei Hagahoth on the Tu

ff. 236. Previous owners marks, some staining and marginal worming on a few leaves. Later boards, loose and worn. 4to.

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