Bidspirit auction | MARGULIES, R. EPHRAIM ZALMAN. 1775-1777

MARGULIES, R. EPHRAIM ZALMAN. 1775-1777 - URIM V’TUMIM. FIRST EDITION. KARLSRUHE, VOLUME ONE 1775, VOLUME TWO 1777. COMMENTARY ON SHULCHAN ORUCH, CHOSHEN MISHPAT FROM THE RENOWNED R. YONASON EIBESHITZ. WITH SIGNATURE OF R. EPHRAIM ZALMAN MARGULIES OF BRODY. R. Ephraim Zalman Margulies of Brody (1761-1828) was known as one of the leading Gaonim of his generation as well as a prolific writer of many important Halachic works. He served for a while as the Rav of Uhaniv, however he resigned the position and from then on declined to serve in the Rabbinate although he was offered many prestigious positions including the Chief Rabbinate of Frankfurt. He settled in Brody and taught a select group of outstanding students. He was also well known as a wealthy man and is often used as a classic example of Torah u’gedulah. His works include Bais Ephraim, Tiv Gittin, Mateh Ephraim and others. The signature reads “Ephraim Zalman Margulies of Brod.” Vinograd Karlsruhe 14. Vol one; 1,204. Vol two 1, 205-381, 5 pages 36 cm. Wide margins. Fine condition some foxing. Modern binding.