Bidspirit auction | MIVCHAR PENINIM. ZHITOMIR 1858. RARE!

MIVCHAR PENINIM. ZHITOMIR 1858. RARE! - Early collection of Mussar and ethical teachings. Originally written in Arabic and subsequently translated to Hebrew by R. Yehuda Ibn Tibon. Some attribute the sefer to R. Yedaya HePenini. Received to enormous acclaim, the sefer had a great influence and remains popular up until today. See sefer Ramasayim Tzofim who quotes in the name of R. Bunim of Peshisca that he wrote this Sefer in his first Gilgul. Published by R. Aryeh Leib Schapiro of Zhitomir. Vinograd Zhitomir 220. Schapiro press. 65 pages. 16 cm. Fine condition. Some wear and staining. Slightly trimmed. Magnificent modern leather binding. Opening bid $500