Bidspirit auction | CLASSICS. Sefer Ha’Agudah. First Edition.

CLASSICS. Sefer Ha’Agudah. First Edition. Cracow 1571. - Classic Halachic sefer, based on the conclusions of the Talmud, by R. Alexander HaKohen Suesslin of Frankfurt (d. 1348), a Talmid of R. Yitzchok Duran (Sha’arei Dura), and Rov in Cologne, Worms and Frankfurt. Quoted extensively by R. Yaakov Weil (MaHaRIL) and the ReMA, this is one of most fundamental Halachic Seforim, particularly according to the Ashkenazic custom. Published from a manuscript with corrections by R. Yosef HaCohen, brother-in-law of the ReMA and author of responsa She’aris Yosef. Stefansky Hebrew Classics 245. Vinograd Cracow 32. Prostitz press. 4, 250 pages. 28.5 cm. Overall fine condition. Restorations to the first two and final 10 pages at times slightly affecting text. Antique half-leather binding. Opening bid $600