MAHARIK. Cremona 1557. The R. Tzvi Hirsch Berlin copy

MAHARIK. Cremona 1557. The R. Tzvi Hirsch Berlin copy
Second edition of the classic halachic work of responsa by R. Yosef Kolon (MaHaRIK).
R. Yosef Kolon known by the acronym MaHaRIK (c. 1420-1480), was one of the last Rishonim. He was one of the most influential rabbinical figures of his period, and received halachic queries from far and wide. This important collection of responsa had a seminal influence upon the development of practical Halacha and many of the Halachic decisors of the following generations quote his Halachic rulings.
With signature of R. Tzvi Hirsch Berlin.
R. Tzvi Hirsch Berlin-Levin (1721-1800), was a son of R. Aryeh Leib Levenstam, the famed Rav of Amsterdam and a grandson of the Chacham Tzvi. He was one of the most well- known rabbinical figures of his period and served as Rav of various distinguished communities including London (where he was known as Hart Lyon), Manheim and Berlin. His glosses on the Talmud are printed at the back of the Vilna Shas. Brother of R. Shaul of Amsterdam (Binyan Ariel) and father of R. Solomon Hirschell first Chief Rabbi of the British Empire.
Vinograd Cremona 17. Vincenzo Conti press. [12], 173 pages. 29.5 cm. Fine condition. Slight wear and restoration. Modern binding.
Opening bid $500