Responsa Maharik – Cremona, 1557 – Original Binding – Signatures

Responsa Maharik – Cremona, 1557 – Original Binding – Signatures
Responsa of R. Yosef Colon. Cremona: Vincenzo Conti, 1557.
Engraved title page – architectonic gate surmounted by an eagle, with a depiction of the Akedat Yitzchak beneath the eagle.
Signature on the title page and front endpaper of R. Moshe Herzfeld Rabbi of Szilas-Bolhas (Mezőszilas), disciple of the Chatam Sofer and son-in-law of R. Daniel Prostitz (HaChatam Sofer VeTalmidav, pp. 348-349).
[12], 171, [1] leaves. 30.5 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor worming, not affecting text. Several marginal tears to title page, minutely affecting engraving (one tear repaired with tape; one open tear repaired with paper). Marginal open tears to several other leaves, not affecting text, repaired with paper. Several handwritten inscriptions. Original decorated leather-covered wooden binding, with clasp remnants. Damage to binding.