Thirteen Foundations of the Torah by the Rambam with “Yesod HaTorah” commentary by the physician Rabbi Mordechai Gompel. [Hamburg], 1792. Only edition.
[2] 101, 101-102 leaves, 23 cm.
The author, Rabbi Mordechai Gompel, 1740-1797, was a rabbinic judge in the communities of Altona, Hamburg, and Wandsbek. He was known also as Prof. Levinson, a well-known physician in England. He sought to establish a hospital in Sweden and in merit of his activities he was awarded the title of Professor. Afterwards he moved to Hamburg (see attached material about him).
New binding. Some age stains. Very fine condition.