Sefer Hamagid, Sulzbach.
Title page with two of his signatures, other signatures on page 27-32. Ownership inscription on page 162. see Hebrew description for full details.
The famous Gaon Rabbi Daniel Prosnitz (Prusstitz) aka "Daniel Steinschneider", was an esteemed Rabbi in both Pressburg [now Bratislava] and in Tobitschau [now Tovacov].
Rosh Beis Din Pressburg. Rabbi Prossnitz was the closest colleague and confidant of the Chasam Sofer, he is largely credited with negotiating the appointment of Sofer as the religious leader of the Pressburg community. Considered a foremost authority in matters of Halakha he served the Pressburg community for over 50 years. He is buried in the Rabbinic graveyard that is now known as the Chasam Sofer memorial and his grave is immediately adjacent to Sofer. Rabbi Prossnitz was the great grandson of Rabbi Schmiedl who had come to the area of Moravia in the 17th century from Amsterdam.
Overall in Good condition, title page damaged, water & age stains, antique binding partly detached.
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