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Kol Yehudah (Homilies on Bereshit) – Prague, 1641 – First Edition - Kol Yehudah, homilies on Bereshit by R. Yehudah Leib son of Yosef the physician Nantua. Prague: sons of Avraham Lemberg, 1641. First edition. The author, R. Yehudah Leib Nantua, son of Yosef the physician, a preacher in the Prague community for thirteen years, as well as during his wanderings in other lands. Approbations of leading rabbis of Poland: R. Yoel Sirkes Rabbi of Cracow, author of the Bach (d. 1640, shortly before printing of book); R. Yom Tov Lipman Heller, author of Tosafot Yom Tov; R. Natan Nata Kahana Rabbi of Ostroh, author of Responsa Divrei Renanah; and others. 74 leaves. 31 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Tears and open tears, including small open tears to title page, affecting title frame and text on verso, and several other places, partially repaired with paper. Minor dampstains. Old binding with leather spine and corners. Wear and defects to spine. Bookplate of Mozes Heiman Gans.