Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

Magid Devarav Le-Ya’akov / Likutim Yekarim – 1794

Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
1. Magid Devarav Le-Ya’akov – Likutei Amarim, by the “Magid of Mezeritch”. Ostrog, 1794. With the approbation of Rabbi Asher Zvi, the Magid of Ostraha, “…to print it a third time” (quoted from the book). Ownership captions and signatures by Rabbi “Aharon Aryeh son of Menachem Mendel” and his Beit Midrash.
(Missing title page and first leaf, completed with a photocopy), 2-3, [3], 5-48 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and stains. Worn new binding. [The present copy is recorded in the Bibliography Institute CD, #0301311].
2. Likutim Yekarim, compilation of Rabbi Israel Ba’al Shem Tov’s teachings (“Kavanat Ha-Mikveh” by the Ba’al Shem Tov), by the Magid of Mezeritch, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Premishlan and Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov. Mezirov, 1794. Second, different edition of the “Likutim Yekarim” printed in Lemberg in 1792.
(Missing title page, completed with a photocopy), 43 leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. Rebound.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection – “Ginzei Israel”.
Hassidism and Kabbalah
Hassidism and Kabbalah