Sepher HaZikaron [eulogies of prominent rabbis, notably R. Joshua Eizik of Slonim]. Appended: Prayers for the dying and the dead.

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

FRIEDENSON, AARON MOSES OF SLONIM.

printer

Gaszinni & Slotki

Place

Jerusalem

Publication

1874

Description

FIRST EDITION. With haskamoth by Lithuania’s leading rabbis: Abele Posweller and Aryeh Leib Katzenellenbogen of Brisk.

references

Halevy 206.

summary

The eulogies contain interesting details concerning the character of some 15 rabbis. Running the gamut from Lithuanian scholars such as R. Zundel of Salant and R. Samuel Strashun of Vilna; Chassidic leaders: R. Aaron of Karlin, his son R. Asher and R. Aaron of Chernobyl; and Sephardic sages: R. (Haim) David Hazan and R. Yedidiah Abulafia.

ff. 22. Browned, lower left corner of title torn away not affecting text. Contemporary boards. 8vo.

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