Bidspirit auction | Classics. Mor U’Ketziah. Both Volumes.

Classics. Mor U’Ketziah. Both Volumes. First Editions. Altona 1761-1768. With a Map! - Classic commentary to the Tur Orach Chaim by R. Yaakov Emden, the Ya’avetz. Self-Published by the author. Warmly received, the sefer remains one of the classic commentaries on Orach Chaim. With lengthy introductions which provide interesting biographical details. On page 97 of volume 2 there is an early map of Eretz Yisroel. R. Yaakov Emden commonly known as the Ya’avetz was a preeminent Rov in Germany who championed Orthodox Judaism in the face of the influence of the Sabbatean movement. Acclaimed for his extensive knowledge and a prolific author, his seforim are extremely highly regarded. Thirty-one of his works were published during his lifetime and ten posthumously, whilst others remain in manuscript. A son of the Chacham Tzvi, and a descendant of R. Eliyahu Ba’al Shem of Chelm, he lived most of his life in Altona where he earned a living by printing seforim. Stefansky Hebrew Classics 176. Vinograd Altona 68. Emden press. Volume one: [2], 2-63, 67-69, 69-102 pages. Volume two: 95, 97-99 pages. 32 cm. Moderate condition. Damage to some pages, affecting some text. Fine antique binding. Opening bid $800