Shulchan Aruch, Even HaEzer and Choshen Mishpat, with the Be'er HaGolah and Be'er Hetev commentaries. Amsterdam, [1815]. Two volumes.
Copy of R. Moshe Landsberg, a dayan of Posen, disciple of R. Akiva Eger. The title pages of both volumes bear his signatures: "Moshe Landsberger". The title page of Even HaEzer features his signature in German as well.
The front endpapers of both volumes, as well as other leaves, contain novellae handwritten by R. Moshe Landsberg.
R. Moshe Landsberg (1801-1884), a dayan of Posen, was one of the most prominent disciples of R. Akiva Eger, and amongst the mainstays of the Orthodox community in Posen. His writings include many teachings which he heard during the lectures of his illustrious teacher. There is a well-known lithograph of R. Akiva Eger, depicted walking in the street accompanied by two dayanim, one of them being R. Moshe. In 1844, he was appointed dayan in Posen. R. Moshe, who enjoyed Torah prominence together with wealth, was not required to undertake a rabbinic position. He owned a lending bank (many of his novellae are recorded on the official bank stationery). He engaged extensively in acts of lovingkindness, be it interest-free loans or hospitality. He was very committed to improving the lot of his destitute brethren in Eretz Israel, and even corresponded with Moses Montefiore on this matter.
Of his writings, Divrei Moshe (his commentary to the book of Tehillim) was published in New York, 2016.
Even HaEzer: 188 leaves. Choshen Mishpat: [4], 356 leaves. 20.5 cm. Stains and wear. New bindings.