Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
Sefer Meir Einey Chachamim – "Sdei Hemed"'s Signature
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Sefer Meir Einey Chachamim, novellae by the Maharam of Lublin on the Mishnah. Zholkiev, 1749.
Ownership signature "Hizkiyahu Medini" on title page with additionl inscription on same page.
Rabbi Hayim Hizkiyahu Medini, author of Sdei Hemed (1835-1905, Otzar Ha-Rabanim 6323), born in Jerusalem, served as Rabbi in Constantinopole, Krasobzar and Hebron. Published a gigantic Encyclopedia "Sdei Hemed" of 18 volumes, and many other books. Of his great library close to nothing survived, as it was burnt in 1948 in "Misgav La-Dach" Hospital in the old city of Jerusalem.
[1], 68, [2]; [34] leaves. 34.5cm. Good condition, slight moth damages, original leather binding, slightly damaged.
Ownership signature "Hizkiyahu Medini" on title page with additionl inscription on same page.
Rabbi Hayim Hizkiyahu Medini, author of Sdei Hemed (1835-1905, Otzar Ha-Rabanim 6323), born in Jerusalem, served as Rabbi in Constantinopole, Krasobzar and Hebron. Published a gigantic Encyclopedia "Sdei Hemed" of 18 volumes, and many other books. Of his great library close to nothing survived, as it was burnt in 1948 in "Misgav La-Dach" Hospital in the old city of Jerusalem.
[1], 68, [2]; [34] leaves. 34.5cm. Good condition, slight moth damages, original leather binding, slightly damaged.
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