Chiddushei HaRim on Choshen Mishpat, by Rabbi Yitzchak Meir of Gur. Two sections. Warsaw, 1886.
290,[2], 262 pages. 33 cm. Two title pages. Title page bears the stamp of Admor Meir Yechiel Halstock of Ostrowiec.
Rabbi Meir Yechiel Halstock (1851-1928) studied by Admor Elimelech of Grodzisk and Admor Yehoshua of Kutna. In 1880, when he was 28, he was appointed rabbi of Sakranovitch. In 1889, he became rabbi of Ostrowiec and maintained this position for 40 years. He was known for his righteousness and asceticism. It is told that he fasted for forty years, eating only a light meal late at night.
Simple binding. Minimal aging stains. Tears and reinforcements to the last leaf. Fine condition.