Responsa Mayim Chaim, two parts, by Rabbi Chaim HaKohen Rappaport Rabbi of Ostroh.
Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1857.
First edition. Two parts in one volume. A total of 4 title pages.
In part I, section 27, there is a letter from Mezhibuzh signed by several prominent members of the community, including: "Yisrael B.Sh. [Baal Shem] of Tłuste [Tovste]" – the Baal Shem Tov.
The Sefer is adorned with many approbations, including from the patriarchs of Chassidism: Rebbi Mordechai of Chernobyl, the "Sar Shalom" of Belz, and Rebbi Avraham Yehoshua Heschel of Apta.
42, 62 Leaves. Without Kuntres Otzros Chaim.
Nice size margins, 34 Cm.
Antique marginalia from the time of printing, & later marginalia written in pencil.
Signatures: Yoel Hacohen Shochet Lifshitz.
Stefansky Chassidut 341.
Overall in Very Good Condition, marginal paper taping to reverse of the first 2 title pages, stains to first title page, otherwise clean & good quality white paper in very good condition, later binding.
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