Lot 31
Derech Chaim by the Mitteler Rebbe – Two Editions: Kopust, After 1819 / Zhitomir, 1863
Two editions of the book Derech Chaim VeTochachat Mussar Haskel, "Words of reproach, which subjugate man's heart and bring him closer to his Father in heaven, in complete repentance", with Shaar HaTeshuvah and Shaar HaTefillah, by R. Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch.
1. Derech Chaim VeTochachat Mussar Haskel. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [after 1819?].
In his preface to this book, the Mitteler Rebbe mentions how Chabad Chassidim cherish manuscripts, preferring them over printed books.
[5], 189 leaves. 16.5 cm. Greenish paper. Fair condition. Stains, including significant dampstains and traces of past dampness, with mold. Wear. Open tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 138.
2. Derech Chaim VeTochachat Mussar Haskel. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita, 1863.
111 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Stamps. New leather binding.
