Derashoth BeChassiduth.

Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
Hammer price: $16,000

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author

(CHASSIDISM).

Place

Poland-Russia

Publication

18th century

Description

Hebrew manuscript written in a cursive Aschkenazic hand on paper.

summary

A collection of early Chassidic sermons, including R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev from the era when he served as Rabbi in Zelichov (1765-76) [see f. 73a]. The first part of the manuscript is written in spacious hand, 21 lines per page, the second portion was written in a consolidated form with 33 lines per page, albeit quite clear.

ff. 210 (incomplete at end). Occasional light staining, tears to final leaf repaired with some loss. Modern boards. Thick 8vo.

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