Simchat Levav – Commentary Pat Lechem on Chovot HaLevavot [with the text], by Rabbi Chaim Avraham Katz of Mohilev. Shklov, [1803]. First edition.
Continuous owners' signatures [cutoff] on margins of introduction leaves: "belongs to Moshe Yoseph son in law of … congregation of Perushi[m] – [holy] city of Saf[ed]".
Rabbi Chaim Avraham ben Aryeh Leib Katz, "Magid Meisharim" of the Mohilev community. His book Pat Lechem is still being printed as one of the most basic explanations of Chovot Halevavot. The book Milchama B'Shalom (Shklov 1797) – on the argument of Yoseph and his brothers was also printed from Pat Lechem and has been published in many edition and even translated into Yiddish and LadiNo.
6. 127, 122-130; 92 leaves, 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Slight tear to upper margin of title page. Colored leaf cutting. Antique semi-leather cover, worn.
From Dr. Mehlman's private collection – Ginzei Yisrael.