She'elat Ya'avetz Responsa, Part 1 - First Edition, Altona, 1739 - Handwritten Gloss

She'elat Ya'avetz responsa, Part 1, by R. Yaakov Emden. [Altona]: Aharon Katz, [1739]. First edition.
On the title page are ancient signatures of Rabbi "Zanvil Segal Zelig—" and his grandson, "Yitzchak P---". On page 56b is a long gloss in early Ashkenazic script
The author, R. Yaakov Yisrael Emden - the Ya'avetz (1697-1776), was the eldest son of R. Zvi Ashkenazi, author of Chacham Zvi. He was an exceptional Torah genius, one of the greatest scholars of his illustrious times and considered one of the most prominent Achronim (later Torah scholars). He wrote dozens of compositions, most of which were printed in the printing house which he established in his home in the city of Altona. These compositions were printed in limited editions and can scarcely be found today. In spite of their rarity, his halachic compositions were reprinted and his books Mor U'Ketzia and his She'elat Ya'avetz responsa are mentioned often in Rabbinic literature and responsa.
[1], 2-45, 45-48, 53-166 leaves. 31 cm. Dark paper, good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Open tears on last leaf. New leather binding.