Ateret Tzvi, commentary on the Zohar, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov - "Sar Beit HaZohar". Part I on Bereshit, Part II on Shemot and Part III on Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. [Lviv, 1834-1841?]. First edition.
Three parts in three volumes.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831), was known by the name "Sar Beit HaZohar" due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. A glimpse of his profound kabbalistic knowledge is revealed in his book Ateret Tzvi on the Zohar.
Lengthy handwritten inscriptions on the endpaper of vol. I. Brief glosses on several leaves of vol. III.
Three volumes. Vol. I (Bereshit): [1], 83, 85-152 leaves. Vol. II (Shemot): [1], 54 leaves. Vol. III (Vayikra-Devarim): 50 leaves. Lacking title page. Approx. 22-23 cm. Vol. II printed on bluish paper. Condition varies. Vol. I in fair condition. Vols. II and III in good to good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains (vol. I with many stains). Wear. Marginal tears to vol. III. Tears to vol. I, including open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting border and text, repaired in part with paper (with replacement of border). Worming affecting text) extensive worming in vol. I, some leaves with significant damage). Several leaves of vol. II trimmed close to text, with damage to heading in one place. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 460.