Beith Shmuel [commentary to Shulchan Aruch - Even Ha’ezer].

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

SHMUEL BEN URI SHRAGA FEIVISH.

printer

Shabtai Bass

Place

Dyhernfurth

Publication

1689

Description

FIRST EDITION. The copy of Dayan Avraham Leib Silberman of Safed.

references

Vinograd, Dhyenfurth 1.

summary

The very first book printed at Bass’ press in Dyhenfurth (today, Brzeg Dolny, Poland). Beth Shmuel would swiftly rise in popularity. Almost all editions of Shulchan Aruch - Even Ha’ezer issued today now contain this commentary. The author (1645-1706) served as rabbi in Szydlow and Furth. His daughter married Chief Rabbi Aaron Hart of England.

ff. (1), 160. Title laid down, browned and stained. Modern marbled boards. Folio.

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