Two volumes of the important work Divrei Yosef , better known by the specific title of one of the sections, Tevuot HaAretz – the first Hebrew research study on the Land of Israel, constituting a most important historical source to this very day. Authored by the gaon, the scholar and activist Rabbi Yosef Schwartz. First, sought-after editions.
* Part II – Tevuot HaAretz, Kollel Mahut, Eichut V’Kamut HaAretz, Biur Totza’ot HaAretz, Divrei HaYamim L’Malchei V’Yoshvei HaAretz . Beck Press, 1845. [2], 156; 52, [3] leaf.
Signature by Rabbi Eliyahu Raphael Rosenbaum.
* Part III – Kollel Pri Tevuah, Pardes, Teshuvot, Biurim V’Inyanim Shonim B’Divrei HaChochmah . At the beginning of the preface, the author expresses his appreciation to the emperor of Austria who granted him a medal of honor- a gold medallion. Beck Press, 1861. [7], 247, [1] leaf.
A printed dedication leaf is bound before the title page of Part III. It is filled out by the author in his hand and with his signature, to Rabbi Eliyahu Rapahel Rosenbaum. Very rare.
Refer to the Hebrew catalog text for brief biographies of the author, Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz and Rabbi Eliyahu Raphael Rosenbaum of Zell .
Two volumes, different sizes.
Overall fine-very fine condition. Minimal stains. Lacking the spines of the binding. The binding of Part III is partially detached.