Amtachat Binyamin, on Kohelet, by R. Binyamin, the Maggid of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). Minkovitz (Mynkivtsi), [1796].
The work ends in the middle of chapter 9, since the author passed away while he was still in the process of writing this work, as stated in the closing words on the final leaf: "And he didn't manage to complete it, before his soul departed in purity".
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
[2], 1-13, 18-128 leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Marginal open tears to first and final leaves, including open tear to title page, affecting border, partially repaired with transparent paper. Worming. Significant worming to several leaves, affecting text. Margins trimmed, with damage to headings of some leaves. Stamp. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 63.
First book published in Minkovitz.