SHISHA SIDREI MISHNA, BERLIN 1833. COMPLETE SET, FORMERLY IN THE POSSESSION OF DR LOUIS LOEWE, PERSONAL ...

SHISHA SIDREI MISHNA, BERLIN 1833. COMPLETE SET, FORMERLY IN THE POSSESSION OF DR LOUIS LOEWE, PERSONAL SECRETARY TO SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE, AND LATER BELONGING TO CHIEF RABBI DR J H HERTZ.

Shisha Sidrei Mishna with German translation and commentary of Rabbi Shneor Feivush.

Berlin 1833. Three volumes – complete set.

Each volume has a pasted printed label with the following text:

I express my praise to the Al-mighty, who has favoured me with this book, one of those received from the estate of my father and master, the great gaon Rabbi Eliezer Halevy, Rosh Yeshiva of Ohel Moshe ViYehudis in Ramsgate, known as Dr Loewe, disciple of the Torah princes Rabbi Mordechai Baneth and Rabbi Moshe Sofer ztl, the remarkable linguist and master of the house of the righteous prince Sir Moses Montefiore. He was his interpreter on all his great journeys to save his people ... London [1895] Yaakov Chaim HaLevy’.

This item was also in the possession of Chief Rabbi Dr J H Hertz, and has his bookplate in each volume.

Rabbi Eliezer Loewe (1809-1890), studied under Rabbi Mordechai Baneth and other leading rabbis. Scholar and linguist. Settled in London in 1836, and was subsequently appointed personal secretary of Sir Moses Montefiore. Author of a number of works, including diaries of his travels with Sir Moses Montefiore and related matters.

Chief Rabbi Joseph Tzvi Hertz (1872-1946), born in Hungary and studied in America. Appointed British Chief Rabbi in 1913. Author of Bible commentary and other works.

Zeraim: [1], 98, [1] pp.

Moed: [2], 116 pp.

Nashim: [2], 106 pp.

Nezikin: [2], 134 pp.

Kodashim: [2], 132 pp.

Taharos: [3], 156 pp.

21 x 26 cm. Excellent condition. Six parts in three volumes. Attractive bindings.