Auction 68

2 Books by the Maggid of Slonim: Mei Nafto'ach / Mayim Tehorim - First Edition Bialystok, 1816-7

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A volume containing two works by the Gaon Rabbi Yehuda Leib Edel who was known as the Maggid of Slonim and was the father of the Maggidim disciples of HaGra. His works are basic in Hilchot Tahara and are studied to this day. In the National Library, the books appear in the Rare Book Collection. 

1. Sefer Mei Nafto’ach, elucidation on the Rambam’s commentary on Seder Taharot – first edition, Bialystok 1816. 9, 64 leaves. The Rambam’s introduction to Seder Taharot is printed in square fonts as the text and around it, the Amanah Veparpar elucidation. 

2. Sefer mayim Tehorim, commentary on Mishnayot Seder Taharot – first edition, Bialystok 1817. [2], 50, [2] leaves. The elucidations are titled Nahara Ufshata, Charifuta Denahara. 

New binding. Moth damage in several places. Stains. Good overall condition.