Mishnat Chachamim, novellae on the Six Orders of the Mishnah, Parts I-VI, by R. Meshulam Feivish HaLevi Horowitz of Kremenets. Ostroh: [Aharon son of Yonah, 1796]. First edition.

The author, R. Meshulam Feivish HaLevi Horowitz (born ca. 1710, died 1785-1790) was born and lived his entire life in Kremenets (Eastern Galicia), where he taught Torah. He was extensively praised by contemporaries such as Rabbi Elazar Kallir and the Noda BiYehudah. His son-in-law was R. Avraham HaMalach, son of the Maggid of Mezeritch, and his great-grandson was Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin.

[3], 33; [1], 15; [1], 22; [1], 20; [1], 22; 46 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Heavy wear. Heavy worming, affecting text. Open tears affecting text, including tears to main title page, affecting illustrated frame, partially restored with paper and paper filling (with replacements for title frame). Inscriptions. New leather binding.

Five title pages in the present copy – one for each order of Mishnah, except Taharot. The first title page is general and illustrated. Moed and Nashim have special frames for the respective order. Nezikin has an illustrated title page identical to the first general title page. Kodashim has an unillustrated frame.

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