The Book of Psalms of Rabbi Eliyahu Lopian the Head of the Kelm Yeshiva

A book of Psalms (Tehillim) with the commentary of the Holy Alshich. Vilnius, 1896. Rom printing press. With Mishlei and Daniel with separate title pages, with the Alshich's commentary.
On the Forsazt leaves, inscriptions that indicate that the book had belonged to Rabbi Eliyahu Lopian. In addition, there is a signed confirmation: "I the undersigned confirm that this book of Pslams had belonged to my genius Tzaddik grandfather Rabbi Eliyahu Lopian and was used by him…"
On the reverse side of the title page of Mishlei (the Book of Proverbs): "Belongs to the head of the Kelm Yeshiva Eli' Lopian".
Rabbi Eliyahu Lopian (1876–1970, Otzar Ha'Rabbanim 2136), known as Reb Elyah, was among the most prominent rabbis of the Mussar Movement. As a disciple of the Kelm Talmud Torah method, he was known for his strict keeping of order and strong self-control. It is told that he would not turn his head without a reason and a structured decision.
Rabbi Elya Lopian was born in Grajewo, Poland in 1876. In his youth he studied at the yeshiva in Łomża and at the Kelm Talmud Torah of Rabbi Simcha Zissel Ziv. He emigrated to England in 1928, where he served as the Rosh Yeshiva of the Etz Chaim Yeshiva in the East End of London, working for many years alongside his distinguished colleague Rabbi Nachman Shlomo Greenspan. 
For many years, Rabbi Lopian had wanted to make his home in the Land of Israel, and spoke a great deal about the Vilna Gaon's intense yet unfulfilled desire to live there. In 1950 he left the Etz Chaim Yeshiva and moved to Israel. He initially refused to lead Mussar seminars in Israel and sought to occupy himself with teaching and private moral work. Yet with the blessing of the Chazon Ish, he finally reconciled himself with leading Mussar courses. Despite his old age, he agreed in the end to act as Mashgiach Ruchani at the Knesset Chizkiyahu yeshiva located originally in Zikhron Ya'akov and later in Kfar Hasidim, headed by Rabbi Noah Shimonowitz.
From the moment of his arrival, Reb Elya became a magnet for the young men. The yeshiva became firmly established and even drew many young people from neighboring yeshiva high schools such as the Bnei Akiva Kfar HaRo'eh yeshivah and Midrashiat Noam in Pardes Hannah.
Condition: Good. Slightly dry leaves. Original binding with a worn spine.