BRESLAU, ARYEH LEIB. Penei Aryeh [responsa]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $250

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

printer

The Widow & Orphans Proops

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1790

Description

FIRST EDITION. Printer’s device on title

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 2181

summary

Includes a Halachic question concerning financial matters relating to philanthropy (f.46) offered by Haym Salomon of Philadelphia, demonstrating the conscientious religious nature of this early American merchant and Revolutionary War patriot. “One of the most fascinating figures in American Jewish history.” See J.R. Marcus, Early American Jewry (1953) Vol. II pp.132-64

ff. (3), 106. Gently damp-wrinkled, inscriptions on front free-endpaper. Later roan-backed marbled boards, rubbed, upper cover starting. Sm. folio

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