Sefer HaChaim, ethics, homilies and upright practices, by R. Chaim son of Betzalel of Friedberg, brother of the Maharal of Prague. Cracow: Yitzchak son of Aharon of Prostitz, [1593]. First edition.
The foreword of the publisher, R. Yitzchak HaKohen Katz, son-in-law of the Maharal of Prague, appears on pp. 2b-3a.
Early ownership inscriptions from 1671 on last leaf (one somewhat trimmed).
Handwritten gloss and small correction on p. 3b. Signature on p. 34b.

51, [1] leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dark wax and ink stains to several leaves. Small marginal tears to several leaves. New binding.