Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Teshuvot Rabbi Akiva Eiger - First Edition - Fine Antique Leather Binding

Opening: $600
Sold for: $2,500
Including buyer's premium
Teshuvot R. Akiva Eiger, Sefer HaPsakim [book of halachic rulings; responses to Halachic questions] and the first part of Sefer HaKetavim [responses with explanations of Talmudic treatises]. Warsaw, 1834. Two title pages.
First edition printed during the author's lifetime, following his request to his sons to print it "on beautiful paper in black ink and fine lettering, because, in my opinion, the soul reacts and the mind and concentration are awakened when studying from a fine high-quality book" (from the introduction). This book was indeed printed on thick, high-quality paper, manufactured especially for this printing (the watermarks of the paper bear the name of the manufacturer and the name of the person who ordered the print: "Eiger").
[2], 222 leaves. 33 cm. Thick, high-quality greenish paper. Good condition. First title page detached. Small open tear at the top of the second title page. Foxing on several pages. Slight worming to last pages. Fine antique leather binding.
Basic Books - Responsa and Halacha
Basic Books - Responsa and Halacha