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The Book that was Printed in Memory of the Kedoshim of Posna. Single and Rare Edition - Sefer Amudei Olam - Berlin, 1741.  By the Gaon Rabbi Shmuel Av Beis Din and Ram of the Strim community, the son of Rabbi Azriel of Lantzburg (Neumark state).  Chidushim on Aggadeta and Shmateta, 3 sections - Amudei Olam elucidated in Masechet Avot: Torah, Avodah and Gemilut Chassadim. With Likutim on the Shas.  The author's introduction describes a Blood Libel in Posna in 1736 with a description of the torments of two Kedoshim who died for Kiddush Hashem and in whose memory the author printed his book.  Single and rare edition.  Signatures: ”ה”ק זעליג וואלף...” ”שייך להקצין מרדכי כ”ץ יצ”ו מהאלי” 48 leaves. 19 cm.  Stains. Loose. Good condition. Detached front board.