Auction 4 Books, Manuscripts, Letters.
Jan 19, 2021
United Kingdom
 105 Eade road, Building A, 2nd floor unit 4, London N4 1TJ, England
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LOT 11:

CHACHAM TZVI, RABBI TZVI ASHKENAZI, FIRST EDITION, AMSTERDAM 1712.

179 responsa by Rabbi Tzvi ...

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CHACHAM TZVI, RABBI TZVI ASHKENAZI, FIRST EDITION, AMSTERDAM 1712.


179 responsa by Rabbi Tzvi Ashkenazi, Rabbi of Amsterdam, published during the author’s lifetime.
Amsterdam 1712, Solomon Proops (printer)
Impressive binding decorated in gold, and with a gold presentation inscription to a bridegroom on the occasion of his wedding.
Stefanski Sifrei Yesod 304

Rabbi Tzvi Ashkenazi (1658-1718), son of Rabbi Yaakov and grandson of Rabbi Efrayim Hacohen – Shaar Efrayim, and son-in-law of Rabbi Meshulam Zalman Mirels of Altona. Studied under his father and grandfather and headed a Yeshiva in Altona and was appointed Rabbi of the united communities of Altona, Hamburg and Wandsbek (AHU). Later, Rabbi of Amsterdam and Lvov and visited London. Leading Ashkenazi rabbinical authority, and head of a large rabbinical dynasty. Author of Chacham Tzvi – classic halachic work.

[1], 127 pp. 19 x 30 cm. Very good condition. Some slight worming on some pages. Fine original binding.