Auction 56

Volume with two Shut works: Rabbi Yitzhak HaLevi—first edition, Neuwied (Germany) 1736. Chacham Zvi, Furth 1767—antique signatures

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1. Shut Chacham Zvi, chiddushim and biurim, part 1, by the gaon Rabbi Zvi Ashkenazi, Av Beit Din of Amsterdam, Lemberg, and more, son of Rabbi Yaakov of Vilna. He was a leading figure against Sabbateanism and father of the Yavetz.

Brought to the publisher by Rabbi Shimon Hirsch Weil, son of the korban Netanel of Karlsruhe. [1], 62 leaves. Approbations for this edition by Rabbi Yosef Steinhardt, Av Beit Din of Furth, and Rabbi Yehoshua Heschel, Av Beit Din of Ansbach.

The beginning has tears and tape and creases.

2. Shut Rabbi Yitzhak HaLevi, brother and rabbi of the Taz. First section. First edition, Neuwied Germany, 1736. [1], 33 leaves.
Catalogued in the Rare Books section of the National Library.

Bound together in a new binding, stains and wear, overall good condition.

The title pages have Ashkenazi notes of ownership not checked thoroughly.