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Jerusalem Talmud – Zhitomir. Complete Set - Complete set of the Jerusalem Talmud, with the commentaries. Printed by the holy brothers Rabbi Ḥananya Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heschel Shapira. Zhitomir, 5620–5627 [1860–1867]. Four parts in three volumes. A distinguished and magnificent edition of the Yerushalmi, printed in the printing house of the holy brothers Rabbi Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heschel Shapira, grandsons of the holy Rabbi Moshe of Slavuta. The lavish printing lasted around 8 years. Regarding this edition, see: Rabinowitz – Habermann, ”Essay on the Printing of the Talmud, ” pp. 207–208; Yissachar Tamar, Ali Tamar, Zera’im vol. I, Tel Aviv 5739, introduction, p. 8. Details: [Part I] Zera’im. 5626 [1866]: Berakhot: [5], 14, 14–60 leaves; Pe’ah: 30 leaves; Demai: 31 leaves; Shevi’it: 33 leaves; Terumot: 42 leaves; Ma’asrot: 18 leaves; Ma’aser Sheni: 24 leaves; Challah: 18 leaves; Kil’ayim: 24, 23–33 leaves; Orlah: 14 leaves; Bikkurim: 9 leaves. [Part II] [Mo’ed Part I]. 5620 [1860]: Shabbat: 52, 34 leaves; Eruvin: 55 leaves; Pesachim: 61 leaves. [Part III] Mo’ed [Part II]. 5623 [1862]: Yoma: [1], 39 leaves; Shekalim: 2–31 leaves; Sukkah: 17, 17–23 leaves; Rosh Hashanah: 20 leaves; Beitzah: 21 leaves; Ta’anit: 2–23 leaves; Megillah: 5, 7–32 leaves; Chagigah: 20 leaves; Mo’ed Katan: 17 leaves. [Part IV] Nashim. 5627 [1867]: Yevamot: [2], 79; Sotah: 45 leaves; Ketubot: 64 leaves; Nedarim: 34 leaves; Gittin: 56 leaves; Nazir: 51 leaves; Kiddushin: 41 leaves. [Part V] Nezikin [and Tractate Niddah]. 5625 [1865]: [2], 33, 2–29, 2–26, 42, 31, 17, 17–26, 6, 15; Niddah: 9 leaves. Bound in four bindings. The two parts of Mo’ed are bound together, with the rare title page at the beginning of the second part. 38–37 cm. The main title pages printed in red and black ink. Overall very good condition. Some stains and repairs. Marble paper bindings, slightly damaged.