Responsa on the four sections of the Shulchan Aruch and novellae on the Bei’urei HaRe”em of the SM”G. By Rabbi Yonah Navon.
Specifications: [1], 180, [7] leaves. 32 cm. Thick, quality paper.
Unique features: This was apparently the first of the Chida’s novellae to be printed. Includes a foreword from the Chida, written in his youth for his teacher’s work. Nice copy.
Background: The author, Rabbi Yonah Navon, was a prominent Jerusalem dayan and sage. His dedicated disciple, the Chida, wrote in Shem HaGedolim, “He was a leading rabbi of the generation, he was a chassid and kabbalist, and he passed away at the age of 47 on the 17th of Shevat 1770.” Choshen Mishpat, siman 4, features a response written by the Chida, per his teacher’s instructions, when he was only 16.
Condition: Very fine. Light tears, without loss. Aging stains in the blank margins.