Auction 72 - Rare and Important Items
Nefesh HaChaim by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin – First Edition, 1824
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Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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Nefesh HaChaim, by R. Chaim of Volozhin, foremost disciple of the Gaon of Vilna. Vilna and Grodno, 1824. First edition.
With forewords by his sons, R. Yitzchak of Volozhin and R. Yosef of Shereshov, and approbations by Vilna rabbis, R. Shaul Katzenellenbogen and R. Avraham Abele Poswoler.
A classic book of the teachings of the Gaon of Vilna and his disciples, concerning manners of conduct and service of G-d according to both the revealed and hidden realms of the Torah (many parts of the book were written as a response to the Chassidic school of thought, following the philosophy and ways of the Gaon of Vilna and his disciples). The author, R. Chaim of Volozhin, cherished this book more than all his many halachic writings, and before his passing, he ordered his sons to expedite its publishing. The book was edited and brought to press by the author’s son, R. Yitzchak of Volozhin, and by his nephew, R. Avraham Simcha of Amtchislav (Mstsislaw), both of whom served as deans of the Volozhin Yeshiva.
Many stamps, ownership inscriptions, and signatures: "Shalom Shachne…"; "Moshe Yosef son of Pinchas El---"; "Akiva son of R. …"; "This book belongs to… R. Yehuda Leib Katz of…"; "This Nefesh HaChaim belongs to the wealthy R. Shmuel Shalom, son-in-law of R. Dov Ber…"; "Meir Elia Acker – in Jerusalem", and other stamps and inscriptions in various languages.
[6], 17; 10; 8, [1]; 4; 17; 4 leaves. 22.5 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Many stains and minor wear. Stamps and many inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Classics, no. 478.
With forewords by his sons, R. Yitzchak of Volozhin and R. Yosef of Shereshov, and approbations by Vilna rabbis, R. Shaul Katzenellenbogen and R. Avraham Abele Poswoler.
A classic book of the teachings of the Gaon of Vilna and his disciples, concerning manners of conduct and service of G-d according to both the revealed and hidden realms of the Torah (many parts of the book were written as a response to the Chassidic school of thought, following the philosophy and ways of the Gaon of Vilna and his disciples). The author, R. Chaim of Volozhin, cherished this book more than all his many halachic writings, and before his passing, he ordered his sons to expedite its publishing. The book was edited and brought to press by the author’s son, R. Yitzchak of Volozhin, and by his nephew, R. Avraham Simcha of Amtchislav (Mstsislaw), both of whom served as deans of the Volozhin Yeshiva.
Many stamps, ownership inscriptions, and signatures: "Shalom Shachne…"; "Moshe Yosef son of Pinchas El---"; "Akiva son of R. …"; "This book belongs to… R. Yehuda Leib Katz of…"; "This Nefesh HaChaim belongs to the wealthy R. Shmuel Shalom, son-in-law of R. Dov Ber…"; "Meir Elia Acker – in Jerusalem", and other stamps and inscriptions in various languages.
[6], 17; 10; 8, [1]; 4; 17; 4 leaves. 22.5 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Many stains and minor wear. Stamps and many inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Classics, no. 478.
The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples – Books
The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples – Books