Auction 27
Lot 009:
A collection of the books of Rabbi Aharon Shlomo Maharil. A complete set of his book Toameha Chaim Zachu – a commentary and elucidation on the book Etz Chaim by Rabbi Chaim Vital and the book Mesilot Chochma, 32 rules in the study of kabbalah according to the Ari by Rabbi Aharon Shlomo Maharil of Zagare – first editions printed in the Jerusalem printing presses. 1. Toameha Chaim Zachu: part one: Jerusalem, 1924. [2], 6, 8 pages. [2]-103 leaves. Includes the cover title page before the title page and the back cover. Part two: Jerusalem, 1926. 8 pages, 101 [1] leaves. Part three: Jerusalem, 1927. [1], 92, [2] leaves, 12 pages. Bindings with leather spines. Very good overall condition. Negligible blemishes. 2. The book Mesillot Chochma – Jerusalem 1934. [2], 8, 33, [1] leaves. Binding printed on both sides. Lamnatzeach in the form of a menorah is printed inside. A small number of worming holes. Good overall condition. Rabbi Aharon Shlomo Maharil (died in 1939), a rabbi and kabbalist who immigrated to Jerusalem from Zagare, Lithuania. A student and contemporary of the author of ‘Leshem Shevo V’Achlama” – Rabbi Shlomo Elyashiv, and he is buried next to him on the Mount of Olives.
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