Responsa of R. Moshe Alshich. Venice: Zuan (Giovanni) di Gara, [1605]. First edition.
The endpapers contain handwritten inscriptions ascribing ownership to R. Aharon David Deutch, rabbi of Balassagyarmat, signed by his student, "Shlomo Stern". [Another signature reads "Shneur Burger"]. The title page contains the stamp of his son, R. Yosef Yisrael Deutch, rabbi of Balassagyarmat. R. Aharon David Deutch, (1813-1878), author of "Goren David", was a prominent disciple of the Chatam Sofer, who praised his great fear of heaven. The Chatam Sofer also stated that he depended on the prayers of R. Aharon David, and on another occasion remarked that he would have a great share in the World to Come. When R. Deutch would visit Pressburg, the Ktav Sofer (son of the Chatam Sofer) would don Shabbat clothing in his honor. In 1846 he became the rabbi in Sebes, and in 1851 he became rabbi in Balassagyarmat, where his officiated until his passing in 1878. [See HaChatam Sofer Vetalmidav, pp. 49-52]. His son R. Moshe Deutch (1846-1931) assisted his father in the administration of his yeshiva, and from 1875 served as rabbi in Salgótarján. His son R. Yosef Yisrael Deutch, (1845-1927) author of "Ben Garni", was rabbi of Szendro, and in 1878 succeeded his father as rabbi of Balassagyarmat.
243 leaves. 21 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Most of the pages are in good condition. Stains and wear. Tears to the title page with damage to the border. Tears to other pages. One page detached. Original leather binding; worn and damaged.