Bidspirit auction | Toldos Ya'avetz. First Edition. Amsterdam

Toldos Ya'avetz. First Edition. Amsterdam 1868 - Important biographic work on the life of R. Yaakov Emden (Ya’avetz) authored by R. Avraham Chaim Wegener. R. Yaakov Emden (1697-1776) was the son of the Chacham Tzvi and one of the most well-known rabbinical personalities of his era. Includes previously unpublished correspondence between R. Yaakov Emden and Moses Mendelssohn, as well as a listing and explanation of 1700 abbreviations found in his Siddur Amudei Shamayim. This book is an important source of information concerning the tumultuous history of the Rabbinate in Central Europe during 18th century. With additions by R. G. Y. Pollack and an additional German title page. Levisohn press. [12], 66, [52] pages. 20 cm. Fine condition. Modern binding. Opening bid 150$