Bidspirit auction | Megilas Esther with the commentary

Megilas Esther with the commentary of the Malbim. First Edition. Breslau 1845. מגילת אסתר עם פירוש המלבי”ם. מהדורה ראשונה ברסלוי תר”ה 1845. - Classic commentary to Megilas Esther by R. Meir Leibush Malbim. Unusually, it includes a siddur with the prayers for Purim including the Krovetz as well as a Yiddish-Deitch translation of the Megilah. R. Meir Leibush Malbim (1809-1879), known by the acronym “Malbim” (Meir Leibush Ben Yechiel Michel), served as Rav in various communities including Wretchen, Kempfen, and Bucharest. He was famous for his fierce opposition to the Reform Movement, which resulted in his imprisonment and loss of citizenship. He authored many important seforim including his magnum opus; Peirush Ha’Malbim on TaNaCH, which was received with great acclaim and is greatly beloved by both scholars and laymen. Vinograd Breslau 269. Zulzbach press. [1] 54 pages. 20 cm. Excellent condition. Modern binding with leather spine. Opening bid $100