Collection of Some of Sifrei HaLevushim, Early Editions C. 17th Century

Collection of Some of Sifrei HaLevushim, Early Editions C. 17th Century

Two volumes with the fundamental commentary on the four parts of Shulchan Aruch by the mighty gaon Rabbi Mordechai Jaffe, known throughout the generations by the name of his sefer, as the Ba'al HaLevushim. Two parts, early editions that complete each other. Prague, 1609-1610 - Venice, 1620.

The complete work includes 10 sefarim - Asarah Levushei Malchut on the four parts of the Tur, Rash"i's commentary on the Torah, Moreh Nevuchim by the Ramba"m, and more. This sefer earned much admiration among scholars, and it was reprinted many times already in the 17th century in various cities across Europe: Lublin, Krakow, Prague and Venice.

The Venice 1620 edition, most of which appears here, was printed under the close supervision of one of the leading sages of Italy - the gaon Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh of Modena.

Volume I:

* Levush Ateret Zahav Gedolah. Prague, Moshe Ben Betzalel Katz Mechokek Press, 1609. 192 leaf.

* Leaves from Levush Ir Shushan. Prague, Moshe Ben Betzalel Katz Mechokek Press, 1610. Present here are the title page and leaves 201, 204-210 only (this edition did not include leaves 202-203). Signature on the title page by Rabbi Yitzchak b"r David Mordechai of Ehrlich.

30 cm. Moderate-moderate-fine condition. Many leaves are detached with tears and wear in their margins.

Volume II:

* Levush HaTechelet V'HaChur. Venice, 1620.

9, 11-14, 16-202, [2] leaf. Lacking leaves 10, 15. The missing content is completed with leaves from the 1609 (smaller) edition: 12-13, 18-19.

Signatures by Rabbi Nathan b"r Zalman Katz on the title page and the flyleaf.

* Levush Ir Shushan. Venice, 1620

160 leaf, lacking the last four leaves.

* Levush HaButz V'HaArgaman. Venice, 1620.

87 leaf.

Overall moderate-fine - fine condition. Beautiful margins. Detached leaves and groups of leaves, Aging stains and minimal wear.