Auction 60
Lot 11:
Sefer Chalukei Avanim, an interesting book on Rashi’s Chidushim that do not appear in the other commentaries. By Rabbi David ben Arie Leib Lida Av beis Din of Amsterdam (1632?-1696). First edition in the author’s lifetime – Furth, 1693. 29 leaves. In the National Library, the book appears in the collection of rare books. This copy contains an additional title page with the place of printing: "Prague by my grandson … Moshe Katz Mechokek". Approbations by the rabbis of Furth and Ansbach.
The author indicates on the title page that he titled the book after the verse "ויבחר דוד חמשה חלקי אבנים מן הנחל.." and that it was part of a larger book, Ir David, a third of which was printed in Amsterdam. Indeed, 14 leaves only of the book Ir David were printed in Amsterdam in 1683.
New binding. The title pages and some leaves are restored. Stains. Creases and blemishes. Fair-good general condition,
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