Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial

Biurei HaZohar – Kopust, 1816 – First Edition

Opening: $700
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
Biurei HaZohar, commentary to the Zohar, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi – the Baal HaTanya. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [1816]. First edition.
A fundamental book clarifying many concepts of the Arizal's Kabbalah, according to Chassidic teachings. The commentaries to the Zohar, which the Baal HaTanya imparted to his sons and the elite of his disciples on Shabbat eves, were recorded by his son Rebbe Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch, and approved by the Baal HaTanya.
Signatures on title page.
[4], 139; 57 leaves. 20.5 cm. Bluish paper. Most leaves in good condition; title page and several other leaves in fair condition. Stains (dampstains and dark stains to several leaves). Minor worming. Open tear to title page, affecting border and text on verso, repaired with paper (and photocopy replacement). Inscriptions. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 79.
Chassidic Books – Chabad
Chassidic Books – Chabad