Shem Shmuel [Kabbalistic commentary to the Chumash].

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

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author

SHMUEL BEN MOSHE OF SISLOVITCH.

printer

Michel Gotschalk

Place

Frankfurt o.d. Oder

Publication

1699

Description

FIRST EDITION.

references

Vinograd, Frankfurt der Oder 133.

summary

Sislovitch (Svislach, Lithuania) was the birthplace of two luminaries of 20th-century American Orthodox Judaism: Rabbi Aharon Kotler, founder of Beth Medrash Govoha, Lakewood; and Rabbi Dr. Samuel Belkin, the second President of Yeshiva University.

Stained, final few leaves worn affecting headnote at end, outer margin of opening two leaves taped. Modern calf. Sm. 4to.

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