Tzror HaChaim, responsa opposing the Reform movement's changes in synagogue customs. By R. Avraham Löwenstam, Rabbi of Emden. Amsterdam: David Proops Katz, 1820. First edition.

Copy of the Baruch Taam, R. Baruch Fränkel-Teomim, Rabbi of Leipnik. On front endpaper, inscriptions and pen trials, including an ownership inscription handwritten by his grandson: "This book belongs to my grandfather R. … Baruch Fränkel-Teomim, Rabbi of Leipnik".

R. Baruch Fränkel-Teomim, Rabbi of Leipnik (1760-1828), author of Baruch Taam. A prominent leader of his generation, he was renowned for his brilliance and sharpness. He was a disciple of R. David Tevele of Lissa and R. Meshulam Igra. At the age of 19, he was appointed rabbi of Vishnitza (Nowy Wiśnicz), and following the passing of R. Binyamin Wolf Eger, he was summoned to succeed him as rabbi of Leipnik (Lipník nad Bečvou), a position he held for some thirty years.

[6], 6, [1], 8-18, [1], 20-26, [1], 28-35, [1], 37-40, [1], 42-53, [1], 55-60, [1], 62-68, [1], 70-81, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Many stamps (of an American rabbi: "R. Binyamin Beinish HaKohen – Rabbi of the Brownsville Beit Midrash). Old binding (non-original), worn.