Ruach Chaim by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin / Masechet Sofrim with Glosses by the Vilna Gaon – First Editions

Ruach Chaim by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin / Masechet Sofrim with Glosses by the Vilna Gaon – First Editions
Ruach Chaim, commentary on the Avot tractate, by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin. Vilnius, 1858. First edition.
Pirkei Avot is printed at the center of the lead with the commentary around it.
With an important preface by Rabbi Avraham Simcha of Stanisław, who was the nephew and disciple of Rabbi Chaim. He was the editor and publisher of Hagra's commentary on 'Sifra De'Tzni'utah' and 'Nefesh Ha'Chaim'.
With an approbation by Rabbi Yisrael Salant, the founder of the Mussar Movement.
Winograd, Otzar Sifrei Hagra, 1458.
The copy before us contains two title pages as well as a cover in a darker shade than the leaves of the book.
17, 41 leaves.
Condition: Good. Thick paper.