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Set of Arba'ah Turim. First edition of Derisha u-Perisha. Frankfurt, 1712–1715 - Arba’ah Turim, with the commentary of the Bach and 'Derisha u-Perisha' by Rabbi Yehoshua Falk Katz of Lviv. First edition of 'Derisha u-Perisha' on Choshen Mishpat, later included in most editions of the Tur. A complete and elegant set of five volumes. Frankfurt am Main, 1712–1715. Stefansky, 'Sefer Yesod' 156. An impressive and significant edition of all four sections of the Tur. Five volumes bound in antique wooden boards covered with leather, including remnants of original closing clasps. This edition includes, for the first time, the commentary *Derisha u-Perisha* on Choshen Mishpat by Rabbi Yehoshua Falk Katz of Lviv, one of the earliest commentators on the Tur and Shulchan Aruch and one of the greatest Acharonim. Bibliographical error: The printer of the Dyhernfurth edition (1790–1796) stated that the ”Derisha u-Perisha” glosses on Tur Choshen Mishpat were copied from the author’s manuscript. However, the commentary had already been printed in its entirety in this edition, Frankfurt am Main, 1712–1715. Orach Chaim: [2], 206 leaves. Yoreh De’ah: 277 leaves. Even HaEzer: [1], 139 leaves. Choshen Mishpat: Part I (Simanim 1–174): [2], 267 leaves. Part II (Simanim 175–426): [1], 120, 187 leaves. 32–33 cm. Bound in five wooden and leather bindings. Condition: Generally good. Owner’s signatures. Light time stains and wormholes. Wooden bindings covered with leather, with significant wear. Rabbi Yehoshua Falk Katz (1555–1614), one of the foremost commentators on the Tur and Shulchan Aruch and one of the greatest Acharonim. He is best known for his commentary on the Tur, *Derisha u-Perisha*, and for his commentary on Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, *Sefer Me'irat Einayim (Sma)*. He was a student of the Maharshal and the Rema, frequently quoting their teachings in his works. Many of his students later became prominent yeshiva heads, rabbis, judges, and community leaders, with his son testifying that nearly every community in Poland had one of his disciples serving in a leadership position. Among his notable students were Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel of Krakow (*Mageni Shlomo*), Rabbi Avraham Rapoport (*Eitan HaEzrachi*), Rabbi Yissachar Ber Eilenburg (*B’er Sheva*), and Rabbi Meir HaKohen, father of the Shach. The *Derisha u-Perisha* is also called *Beit Yisrael* and is divided into two parts: *Perisha*, offering explanations, and *Derisha*, which includes discussions and novel rulings. It is one of the most important commentaries on the Tur, with later authorities relying heavily on its insights, establishing it as a cornerstone of halachic literature.