Book of responsa by the gaon Rabbi Moshe Melamez. Zolkiew, Mann and Segal Grandsons’ Press.
On the title page, in large letters: “In Amsterdam Lettering, ” to augment the deal.
Signature and glosses by Rabbi Shmuel Tzvi Hirsch Silverstein. Several antique scholarly glosses by an unidentified writer. Faded stamps on the title page. Important approbations.
First edition. The second edition omits the approbations and Kuntress Acharon .
Very rare book. To the best of our knowledge, it has not appeared at auction.
[4], 57 leaf. Leaf 58 is missing, and was beautifully completed by hand about 80 years ago. This leaf is not part of the responsa, and it contains Kuntress Acharon . 34.5 cm.
Moderate-fine condition. Aging stains. Minimal wear and tear in the first and last leaves. Adhesion on the title page. Coarse, thick paper, typical of Zolkiew presses. New binding.