Dov Ba’er (“The Maggid of Mezhritch”). Or Torah [Chassidic discourses]

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Dov Ba’er (“The Maggid of Mezhritch”). Or Torah [Chassidic discourses]

First edition 157 leaves. Previous owner’s mark stemming from Sadigura. Old calf, corners and spine rubbed and chipped. 12mo Vinograd, Koretz100; Tauber, Koretz 67

Koretz: (Avraham b.Yitzchak) 1804

Est: $6,000 - $7,000

The leading disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. His disciples in turn disseminated Chasssiduth throughout Eastern Europe. This work is one of the most fundamental in Chassidic thought and was subsequently reprinted a dozen times. Although the printer did not state his name on the title, he is cited in the approbations as indicated by Tauber