Auction 57 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Sep 12, 2017 (Your local time)
Israel
 8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 330:

Teshuvot Rabbi Akiva Eiger - First Edition - Fine Antique Leather Binding

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Teshuvot R. Akiva Eiger, Sefer HaPsakim [book of halachic rulings; responses to Halachic questions] and the first part of Sefer HaKetavim [responses with explanations of Talmudic treatises]. Warsaw, 1834. Two title pages.
First edition printed during the author's lifetime, following his request to his sons to print it "on beautiful paper in black ink and fine lettering, because, in my opinion, the soul reacts and the mind and concentration are awakened when studying from a fine high-quality book" (from the introduction). This book was indeed printed on thick, high-quality paper, manufactured especially for this printing (the watermarks of the paper bear the name of the manufacturer and the name of the person who ordered the print: "Eiger").
[2], 222 leaves. 33 cm. Thick, high-quality greenish paper. Good condition. First title page detached. Small open tear at the top of the second title page. Foxing on several pages. Slight worming to last pages. Fine antique leather binding.

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