First edition Shirei HaNefesh, explanation of Shir HaShirim, by Rabbi Meir Leibush Malbim. Koenigsberg, 5617 [1857]. First edition. [1] 43 leaves, 20.5 cm. From the first compositions that the Malbim printed, from the time that he was Rabbi of Kempna. The composition was printed on its own and with the objective to respond forcefully to the Biur of Mendelssohn and his work on Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs), Two title pages. Simple binding. Time related stains. In good to very good condition.