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The Chasam Sofer’s Copy? Hebrew Classic: Tur Yoreh De'ah With Drisha and Prisha, Lublin 1635. First Edition. Copy of R. Ber Oppenheim of Dreznitz, Talmid of The Chasam Sofer - Tur Yoreh De'ah With Drisha and Prisha, Lublin 1635. First Edition. We should note that on the outer flyleaf there is an inscription written in a very distinct handwriting, which bears a resemblance to the sacred handwriting of the Chasam Sofer.  It reads as follows: ”קניתי מהוני לכבוד קוני הק'...”  Considering that the Oppenheim family lived in Dreznitz and Pressburg – the very places where the Chasam Sofer lived, it is not impossible that this copy would have been used by him, likely in his younger years. It goes without saying, however, that an expert in the handwriting of the Chasam Sofer should be consulted before reaching any conclusions.   Personal copy of R. Ber Oppenheim of Dreznitz (1791-1860), with his autograph on the upper left corner of title page. He was a close disciple of the Chasam Sofer, and corresponded with him in many areas. Many of his queries to the Chasam Sofer were subsequently printed in Teshuvos Chasam Sofer. (See: Ishim B’Teshuvos Chasam Sofer, 361).  The Chasam Sofer held him in the highest regard, and in 1832, he merited that the Chasam Sofer personally vouch for his Rabbinical position of Óbuda (a city in Hungary, commonly known in Hebrew as “Oben Yashan”). He penned a letter on his behalf, showering heaps of praises. Please see the Hebrew translation of this description for an exact quote of the text. R. Ber was widely recognized as an accomplished Torah scholar who corresponded with many of the Torah giants of his era, including the Noda B’Yehuda (see: Noda B’Yehuda Tinyana, Yoreh De’ah 64).   With various ownership inscriptions on the flyleaves, from the period of the printing. A small marginal gloss from the time of the printing is seen on pp. 30. Pages 50-54 are erroneously bound out of order. A small note in a contemporary hand notes this, and instructs the reader to “turn back 3 pages”.  Also seen is the stamp of Rabbi Dr. Joachim Oppenheim, Rabbi of Thorn, who was a relative of R. Ber Oppenheim. Bound in its original wooden binding; worn and damaged. The first 50 pp. Are worn and frayed at the edges and are often detached, but with no damage to text. Pages 351-352 have open tears with damage to text; repaired with old paper. Otherwise in good condition.  [1], 356 pp.   Page size: 31cm