Derush VeChidush [Talmud novellae and responsa].

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $600

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author

EGER, AKIVA.

printer

W.J. Lebenssohn

Place

Warsaw

Publication

1839

Description

FIRST EDITION. Finely printed on wide-margined paper.

references

Vinograd, Warsaw 168.

summary

Issued by his sons just after his passing, Derush VeChiddush is a collection of various Talmudic Sugyoth examined by the author. R. Akiva Eger insisted on clarifying even the rejected opinions in the Talmud, despite not having a practical ramification, as it enhanced the understanding of the broader discussion.

ff. 44, 38, 48, 13. Stained in places, previous owner’s marks lower corners repaired on opening two leaves. Modern calf-backed marbled boards. Folio.

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