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Auction 73 · Lot 79

Torath Nevi’im…Eileh HaMitzvoth [study of Prophetic and Rabbinic tradition, with general rules pertaining to the precepts].

Estimate
$300–$500
Hammer price
$250

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author

CHAJES, TZVI HIRSCH.

printer

Saul Meyerhoffer

Place

Zolkiew

Publication

1836

Description

FIRST EDITION.

references

Vinograd, Zolkiew 906.

summary

Tzvi Hirsch Chajes (1805-55), one of the greatest Talmudists of the day, remains something of an enigmatic figure due to his Maskilic ("Enlightened") leanings. In Zolkiew, he interfaced with Nachman Krochmal, yet was addressed respectfully by his contemporary, the Chasam Sofer.
ff. (5), 30, 18, 27. Later boards. 4to.
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