Shulchan Aruch with the glosses of the Rema, Be’er HaGolah and with explanations of the words, proofread with great detail and thought. Amsterdam, at the printing press of Emmanuel Attias, 1697-1699. Each part has two title pages, the first with illustrations of cherubs-angels. Four volumes, complete set.
Specifications: [Part one]: Orach Chaim. [24], 266, [2] leaves. 15.5 cm.
[Part two]: Yoreh Deah. [1], 302 [1] leaves. 15.5 cm.
[Part three]: Even HaEzer. [1], 178, 178-180 [1] leaves. 15 cm.
[Part four]: Choshen Mishpat. [1], 432, [1] leaves. 14.5 cm.
Unique Features: Important edition of the Shulchan Aruch , in a small format. With many approbations given to this edition, by the rabbis of Amsterdam Rabbi Yaakov Sasportas, Rabbi Shlomo di Oliveyra and Rabbi David ibn Atar, approbation from Rabbi Naftali HaCohen author of Semichat Chachamim and more.
Each part has an extra title page with illustrations of angels, therefore this edition is known as ” Shulchan Aruch with illustrations of angels.” The year of print on most of the title pages is 1698, like the well-known book of the Shelah printed by the same printer in this year – Shelah Nacha”t.
Condition: Fine-very fine condition, minimal worming holes on the first 20 leaves in the Orach Chaim section only. Aging stains. Gilded page cut in all sections except for Choshen Mishpat. New, pretty semi-leather bindings.