Bidspirit auction | ETTLINGER, JACOB Sepher Bikurei Ya’akov

ETTLINGER, JACOB Sepher Bikurei Ya’akov al Hilchoth Sukah VeLulav. First Edition. Contemporary Hebrew presentation inscription on opening blank. ff. 81. Contemporary marbled boards. Sm. 4to. Vinograd, Altona 241. Altona: Shmuel and Yehuda Bonn 1836 The Author (1798-1871) commonly known as the “Aruch LaNer” on account of his celebrated work, was a respected 19th century Posek and Talmudic scholar, who stood firm against the ascendant Reform movement. He was appointed Rabbi of Altona in 1836 and retained this post until his death. The Author (1798-1871) commonly known as the “Aruch LaNer” on account of his celebrated work, was a respected 19th century Posek and Talmudic scholar, who stood firm against the ascendant Reform movement. He was appointed Rabbi of Altona in 1836 and retained this post until his death.