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The Author of Chayyei Adam's Last Will and Testament - First Edition - Rare Book. With Another [5] Early Editions
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The Author of Chayyei Adam's Last Will and Testament - First Edition - Rare Book. With Another [5] Early Editions
Beit Avraham - last will and testament of Rabbi Avraham Danzig, author of Chayyei Adam. First edition of this unique sefer, constituting a true mussar sefer; printed dozens of times. Uncommon sefer. Two copies in the National Library are incomplete. With another [5] early editions.
* Vilna, 1821. First edition. Printed during the year of mourning for the author's passing. With an introduction by Rabbi Avraham Danzig's sons as well as approbations from Vilna rabbis. [4], 18, [1] leaf. Approximately 17 cm. Fine-very fine condition. Minimal worming perforations. Aging stains.
* Warsaw, H. E. Bomberg Press. 1841. 24 leaf. Listed in Otzar HaSefer HaIvri HaMemuchshav according to this very copy.
* [Königsberg, 1845]. The last page bears the author's text of forgiveness that he requested be distributed at his funeral, in Yiddish. Uncommon work. The National Library contains an incomplete copy. Listed in Mif'al HaBibliographiah according to the copy in the Heichal Shlomo library.
* Vilna, 1856. 36 pp. Blemishes in the final leaves.
* Lemberg, 1863. Not found in the National Library.
* Vilna, 1865. 40 leaf. Blemishes in the final leaves.
Refer to the Hebrew catalog text for a brief biography of Rabbi Avraham Danzig, author of Chayyei Adam.
