Baruch ben Abraham of Kosov. Yesod Ha’Emunah. * WITH: Vol. II: Amud Ha’Avodah.

Estimate: $400–$600
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author

(CHASSIDISM).

printer

Johann Eckhardt & Son

Place

Czernowitz

Publication

1854

Description

Two volumes. FIRST EDITIONS. Wide margins.

references

Vinograd, Czernowitz 108, 109. Stefansky Chassiduth Catalogue nos. 231, 464.

summary

The author (1725-81) was a disciple of R. Mendel of Vitebsk. and cites many of the early Chassidic masters including the Maggid of Mezritch. His works are known for their orderly exposition and clear explanations of kabbalistic concepts. See Y. Raphael, Encyclopedia LeChassiduth col. 408-11; T. M. Rabinowicz, The Encyclopedia of Hasidism p. 37; Stefansky, Chassiduth Catalogue nos. 231, 464.

I: ff. (4), 116 ( i. e. 115). Some staining, slight marginal worming not affecting text. * II: ff. (2), 5-6, 202. Lightly browned, minute marginal wormhole, with signatures of previous owner (Samuel Chazan of Batshan) throughout. Uniform later boards, spine chipped. 4to.

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