Shmirath Halashon [“Guard your Tongue”]

AUCTION 54 | Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 1:00

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(KAGAN, YISRAEL MEIR OF RADIN).

Shmirath Halashon [“Guard your Tongue”]

<<FIRST EDITION.>> The final leaf contains the table of contents and corrections to the Author’s first work: “Chofetz Chaim.” pp. 76. Previous owners’ marks, discolored, trace marginal worming. Modern boards. 4to.

Vilna: Y. Matz 1876

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,300

<<First Edition>> A comprehensive discussion of the philosophy behind the Jewish concepts concerning the power of speech. A widely popular and inspirational work, designed to motivate the reader to be vigilant in the ethical usage of one’s language.