Ma'ayan HaChochma, on the Five Books of the Torah, the Bible and Psalms, Pirkei Avot and Likutei Chiddushei Agadot, by Rebbe Asher Tzvi the Magid of Ostroh. Korets, [1816].
First edition printed in the author's lifetime, a number of weeks before his death (the book was printed during Chanuka 1816, and Rebbe Asher Tzvi passed away on the 16th of Shevat 1817). With approbations by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta.
Rabbi Asher Tzvi of Ostroh (ca. 1740-1817), a leading disciple of the Magid of Mezritch, was a holy person and pious kabbalist. Served as a magid in Ostroh and was known as one of the foremost rebbes of his times.
[2], 116 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Open tears to first and last leaves, affecting text on title page (with photocopy replacements) and slightly affecting text on final leaf. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 355.