Auction 4 Fine Antique Judaica
Oct 9, 2018 (Your local time)
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LOT 135:

R. Chaim Aryeh Leib Mishkovsky-Rottenberg Amudei Golah Sefer Mitzvos Koton. Kopyss 1820

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A comprehensive work scheduling the Mitzvos compiled by one of the Ba’alei Tosfos; Rabbeinu Yitzchok of Korbeil. With a commentary by R. Yehoshua Tzeitlish of Shklov. Divided into seven sections, one for each day of the week.
With library stamps of R. Chaim Aryeh Leib Mishkovsky – Rotenberg, known as “R. Leib Stavisker” as well as one learned gloss, seemingly written by R. Leib Stavisker.
R. Leib Stavisker (1836- 1898), was one of the most prominent and revered rabbinical figures in Lithuania. He learned in Volozhin and later in Eishishok together with the Chofetz Chaim, with whom he remained a life-long friend and confidante. The Chofetz Chaim requested that he undertake the writing of a wide-ranging commentary on the Shulchan Oruch. When he demurred, the Chofetz Chaim himself undertook to author the Mishna Berurah. Rav of Orlova, Szalodak and later Staviski after which he known. Author of Pnei Ha’Ari Ha’Chai. Father of R. Chizkiyahu Yosef Mishkovsky.
Vinograd Kopyss (Kapust) 80. Y. Yaffe press. 4, 2-6, 93, 51, 40, 39-58 pages. 21cm. Fine condition (partially blue paper), some stains and wear with a few small tears. Modern binding.
Opening bid $200
 

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