Bidspirit auction | Pe'as Ha'Shulchon. First Edition. Tzefas

Pe'as Ha'Shulchon. First Edition. Tzefas 1836. - Classic work on the agricultural laws of Eretz Yisroel by R. Yisroel of Shklov. Based on the RaMBaM with particular focus on the rulings of the author’s teacher, the Vilna Gaon. Written in a similar format to the Shulchan Aruch, hence the name P’eas Ha’Shulchan. With various approbations including R. Avrohom Abbaleh of Vilna and the Chasam Sofer. In the introduction, the author describes the massacres of the Jews in the Galil. Includes the rare final page of corrections and polemics. R. Yisroel of Shklov (1770-1839), was one of the prime disciples of the Vilna Gaon and was the leader of the Kollel Perushim in Eretz Yisroel. One of the few seforim that Yisroel Bak printed in Tzefas. Vinograd Tzefas 12. Vinograd Sifrei Ha’Gra 1543. Bak press. [5], 2-109, [1] pages. 27 cm. Overall good condition. Some staining throughout. Text rubbed on a few pages. Final page with a small tear in the corner missing affecting edge of text. Antique binding. Opening bid $350