Auction 63
Lot 152:
Shut HaRosh – Rabbeinu Asher ben Yechiel of Paris, one of the Rishonim. An important work that is considered a foundation of Halachic ruling. Printed in Zholkva, 1803. [1], 98, 9, 8 leaves.
Impressive binding. A large volume. Stains and creases. Red edges. Good overall condition.
On the title page and front flyleaf, ancient ownership notations: שייך להחתן חיים אהרן חזן מווילנא". "….צבי נין ונכד להגר"א מווילנא". "קניתי מהוני ולכבוד צורי וקוני יוסף בהרב… יצחק זלה"ה מוואלוז’ין" – possibly, no other than the brother of the Gaon Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin. Inside the book, several lengthy glosses on the margins of the leaves.
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