Sefer Chafetz Chaim, laws of Shmirat HaLashon"on laws of slander and gossip, based upon Halacha derived from the Talmud and Poskim". Vilna, 1873. First edition. First book of Rabbi Yisrael Meir HaCohen of Radin, which was published anonymously; name of author listed on margins of title page, in Russian and in initials.
Number of corrections and glosses in the handwriting of the author. Page 46 contains a correction of 6 words in the holy handwriting of the Rabbi; page 159 contains gloss of 8 words in the holy handwriting of the Rabbi. [Amendments were made to the second edition based upon these corrections, Vilna, 1877 - see attached material].
The righteous Ga'on Rabbi Yisrael Meir HaCohen of Radin (1837-1933, Otzar HaRabbanim 12262) known for his first book Chafetz Chaim, founder and Rosh Yeshiva of the Radin Yeshiva and author of many books on Halacha and Mussar: Mishnah Berurah, Shmirat HaLashon, Ahavat Chesed and dozens of other books.
5, [1], 8-81 leaves, [missing 4 leaves with list of subscribers which were added to some of the copies]. 21 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and damage due to wear on corners of leaves, ownership notations. Magnificent leather binding.