Magen Avraham, parts I-II, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions and the festivals, by the maggid of Turisk, Rebbe Avraham Twersky son of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl. Lublin, [1887]. First edition, printed in the lifetime of the author.
Two title pages. Book title and place of printing in red ink. lithographed signature of the author on leaf [3].
This book is renowned as a segulah book, as the author states in his preface: "This book Magen Avraham… will be a protection to whoever studies it… I hereby bless whoever takes this book, that many kindnesses will reach him, and the G-d of Avraham will come to your assistance to fulfill all your wishes, sons and grandsons planted around your tables…". He further writes: "With the help of G-d… my words made a great impact on the hearts of those who truly listened, and brought many to repentance…".
The Sfat Emet reputedly stated that it is incumbent upon every young Torah scholar to pawn his Rabbenu Tam Tefillin in order to purchase the book Magen Avraham by the maggid of Turisk (foreword to the Jerusalem 2006 edition; see also: Milin Kadishin, Jerusalem 2008, p. 487).
[3], 3-47, 36; 114 leaves. 25.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor wear to some leaves. Worming, primarily to first and final leaves, affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Old binding, with wear and worming.
Part II of this book ends with leaf 113. There are copies ending on leaf 114, with differences in contents and typography at the end (see Kedem auction 49, item 53).