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Lot 358

Responsa Mayim Chaim – Zhitomir, 1857 – With a Responsum Letter from the Baal Shem Tov

Responsa Mayim Chaim, two parts, by R. Chaim HaKohen Rappaport Rabbi of Ostroh. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1857. First edition. Two parts in one volume.
In part I, section 27, there is a letter from Mezhibuzh signed by several prominent members of the community, including: "Yisrael B.Sh. [Baal Shem] of Tłuste [Tovste]" – the Baal Shem Tov.


84; 151 pages. Two title pages for each part; additional title page for Otzrot Chaim section at end of book (altogether five title pages). Leaf 3 of part I bound after leaf 4. Pp. 37-40 of second sequence bound out of order, after p. 148. First title page printed in red and black. Approx. 33 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears. New binding.