Shaarei Dura, halachic rulings on the laws of kashrut, by R. Yitzchak HaLevi of Dura (Düren), with the commentary and glosses of R. Shlomo Luria (the Maharshal). Basel: Konrad Waldkirch, [1599]. First edition of the commentary and glosses of the Maharshal ("Mechonot" edition).
Signatures and inscriptions in early Ashkenazic script (from the time of the printing) on the title page and following leaf. Copy of Rebbe Elazar HaLevi Rosenfeld of Oshpitzin (Oświęcim; 1861-1943), youngest son-in-law of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, with his stamps.
Shaarei Dura, composed in the 13th century, is one of the most important works on the laws of Kashrut, and is quoted extensively by both the Beit Yosef and the Rama. Until the printing of the Shulchan Aruch, Shaarei Dura was the primary Ashkenazic work on the laws of Kashrut.
This is the sixth edition of this work (first printed in Krakow, 1534). Since each edition of Shaarei Dura was printed based on a different manuscript, all the editions published in the 16th century are in effect first editions. This is also the first edition of the commentary and glosses of the Maharshal.
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Maamar Yayin HaMeshumar, kabbalistic essays on the severity of drinking Stam Yeinam (wine possessed or touched by a non-Jew) and shaving, by the kabbalist R. Natan Shapiro of Krakow-Jerusalem. [Venice, 1660]. First edition.
Signatures on the title page and following leaf.
Stamps of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak in both books.
Shaarei Dura: 99 leaves. Maamar Yayin HaMeshumar: [8], 38 leaves. Approx. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dark dampstains. Worming, affecting text. Open tears to title pages and other leaves, affecting borders and text (paper repair to first title page). Old binding, with damage and worming.