(The Chacham Tzvi). Shailoth U’Teshuvoth [responsa].

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: $1,200

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author

ASCHKENAZI, TZVI HIRSCH.

printer

Solomon Proops

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1712

Description

FIRST EDITION. A wide margined copy.

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 956.

summary

An important and historically weighty volume of responsa. Includes such unusual issues as to whether a being created via the Sepher Yetzira (“Golem”) may be counted towards a minyan (responsa no. 93). The Chacham Tzvi (1660-1718) was the grandfather of Tzvi Hirsch Berli

ff.(1), 127. Some staining, previous owners’ inscriptions and stamps on title and elsewhere, title remargined. Later calf-backed boards, worn. Sm folio.

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