Auction 93 Part 2 - Ancient Books, Chassidic and Kabbalistic Books, Manuscripts and Letters

Nishmat Chaim (Buchach) – Zhovkva, 1841

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Sold for: $500
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Nishmat Chaim, eulogies on Rebbe Avraham David of Buchach, with selections of his Torah thoughts. [Zhovkva? Gerson Letteres? 1841?]. Only edition.


Rebbe Avraham David Wahrman, the "Gaon of Buchach" (1770-1840), a leading Torah scholar and Chassidic figure, and prominent posek in his times. His halachic works became classics in halachic rulings. His work Eshel Avraham on Orach Chaim was printed in many editions of the Shulchan Aruch and is cited thousands of times in halachic literature.


[25] leaves. 16.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears to title page, including minor open tear affecting text, repaired with tape. Minor marginal tears to several other leaves. New binding.

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