Meshiv Nefesh, commentary on the Book of Ruth, with original text, commentary of Rashi and Be'er Mayim supercommentary on Rashi, by R. Yoel Sirkes. Lublin: Tzvi son of Avraham Kalonymus Yaffe, 1617. Rare, first edition, printed in the lifetime of the author.

On p. 8b, at the end of the introduction, appears the printer's device of Tzvi son of Avraham Kalonymus Yaffe (see: Yaari, Diglei HaMadpisim HaIvriyim, Jerusalem, 1944, pp. 32 and 143, no. 52).

Inscriptions on title page and last leaf.

Copy owned by Rebbe Yehoshua of Ostrova, the Toldot Adam, with his stamp on the title page.

Rebbe Yehoshua of Ostrova (d. 1873), a Polish Tzadik, son of R. Shlomo Leib of Lentshna and disciple of the Sar Shalom of Belz. Succeeded his father as rebbe of thousands of Chassidim, and was renowned for his greatness and holiness. He authored Toldot Adam (Józefów 1875). His only daughter married the first rebbe of Biala.

105, 108-112 leaves. Lacking leaves 107-108. 18 cm. Somewhat dark paper. Fair condition. Stains, including dark dampstains. Wear. Worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text. Marginal open tear to title page, bordering title frame, repaired with paper. Small tears and open tears to several other leaves, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New binding.

CB, no. 5840,3.