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Jewish printed books Sefer Chok le-Yisrael by Yisrael ben Yechezkiel Landau, Prague, 1798
This text was prepared by William Gross:
First Edition Chok L'Yisrael with Decorated Title Page, Prague 1798
The Rambam's tally of mitzvos asey and lo sa'asey along with the Ramban's objections, copied along with explanations from Rabbi Yisrael Halevi Landau, son of the Noda B'yehuda. This first edition, printed in Prague 1798, includes a beautifully decorated title page. It was printed anonymously and marked only with the first and last letters of the author's name: yud – lamed, hey – yud, lamed – aleph (Yisrael Halevi Landau). The sefer is signed by Rabbi Kappel Lichtenstein, Av Beis Din of Betlan and brother of Rabbi Hillel Lichtenstein of Kolemayer. He passed away in 1892.
[6], 48: 72 leaves | 23.5 cm | Prague 1798
The volume deals with the content of the 613 Mitzvot. This book from Prague has a delicately illustrated title page. Pictured at the sides are King Solomon and King David. Below are many of the Temple implements mentioned in the Bible..