ISSERLES, MOSES. (ReM”A). Mechir Yayin [homiletical and philosophical commentary to the Book of Esther]

Estimate

$300–$500

Hammer price

$400

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author

(CHASSIDISM)

printer

Shraga Feivush ben Yechiel Michel and Yechezkel ben Shevach

Place

Mezyrow

Publication

1794

Description

On title, Hebrew signature of former owner: "Shneur Zalman ben Chaim Katz Slobodow"

references

Vinograd; Mezyrow 19

summary

An uncommon edition, of importance to the study of the early Chassidic movement and the circle of the Ba'al Shem Tov. One of the two Haskamoth to this edition of the Mechir Yayin is by R. David ben Israel "known by all as R. David Leikes" of Bar. R. David Leikes (d. 1759) figures prominently in the Shivchei ha-Besht. R. Mordechai (Twersky) of Chernobyl's second wife was the daughter of R. David Leikes. See N.Z. Friedmann, Otzar Harabanim 4897; Tz.M. Rabinowicz, The Encyclopedia of Hasidism, p. 507. The second Haskamah is by R. Abraham Moses Halevi of Brahilov, author "Mayim Kedoshim" on Seder Kodashim of the Talmud.

ff. 20. Soiled, natural paper fault to f.2v. Modern boards. Sm. 4to

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