Be'urei HaZohar, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi (Ba'al HaTanya). Kopust, [1816]. Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Yaffe. First edition.
One of the first books of Chassidic articles with the teachings of the Admor HaZaken, printed after his death in 1813. "Be'urei HaZohar by the famous great Rebbe Dov Ber containing the teachings he heard from his father Rebbe… Shneor Zalman, who lectured every Shabbat eve to his sons, and turned to the Rebbe (Dov Ber) to write all the teachings which he heard from his holy mouth, because he knew that he would not swerve from his good intentions…".
In the beginning of the book is “a letter send to all “anshei shlomeinu”, an introduction by the “Middle” Rebbe Dov Ber.
Ancient owner’s signature: “Belongs to Nachum ben R’ ---, called by all Nachum Mazal”.
[4], 139; 44 leaves (lacking Leaves 45-57). 20 cm. Bluish paper, good-fair condition, moisture stains, wear, tears with lacking text to the two last leaves. Ancient worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 79.