Chok L'Yisroel. Four of Five Volumes. Zhitomir 1857

Chok L'Yisroel. Four of Five Volumes. Zhitomir 1857
Rare edition of the Chok L’Yisroel on the Torah, lacking volume four (Sefer Bamidbar), based on the writings of R. Chaim Vital and the CHIDA. Published by R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heschel Schapira.
Chumash Chok L’Yisroel, often referred to as “Chok” is a daily learning quota consisting of Torah, Nevi’im, Kesuvim, Mishna, Gemora, Halacha, Kabbalah and Mussar. First published in 1740, for generations it has been studied by both Talmidei Chachomim and laymen.
As is well known, Seforim printed by the Schapira family press were exceptionally favored by many of the great Chassidic Rebbes and in turn by their followers.
Vinograd Zhitomir 181. Schapira press. 492; 476; 472; 462 pages. 18.5 cm. Fine condition. Two title pages for each volume. Some wear and very slight worming. Original bindings worn and detached.
Opening bid $400