Maaseh Rav, practices of the Gaon of Vilna, by R. Yissachar Dov Ber of Vilna. Vilna and Horodna, 1832. First edition.
First edition of one of the important books regarding the customs of the Gaon of Vilna. Approbations by R. Chaim of Volozhin, R. Avraham Abele of Vilna and R. Avraham Danzig, author of Chayei Adam. The book records the customs and rulings of the Gaon of Vilna, based on the personal testimonies of his disciples.
The book was compiled and published by R. Yissachar Dov Ber of Vilna, who based himself on what he personally observed, and on a testimony handwritten by R. Saadya, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna, who did not depart from the presence of his teacher for many years.
[1], 56 pages. Lacking 7 leaves: title page and pages 57-67 at end of book. 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Marginal singeing to some leaves (with loss), including hole on one leaf. Worming, affecting text. Tear to title page, slightly affecting border. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 808.