Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Pri Kodesh Hilulim (Zidichov) - Lviv, 1833 - First Edition

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Pri Kodesh Hilulim, introduction and commentary to the book Pri Etz Chaim on the prayer kavanot, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov - "Sar Beit HaZohar". Lviv, [1833]. The title pages states that it was printed in "1802" by "Jides [Yehudit] Rosanes".
False imprint. The name of the printer and the year (Hebrew and civil) on the title page, are incorrect. The actual year of printing is hinted to in the closing note of the publisher at the end of the book, where two chronograms each indicate the year 5593 (=1833). This type of falsification was common in Chassidic books printed in Galicia at that time, due to censorship restrictions and the persecution of Chassidim by the Haskalah movement (A. Yaari lists 16 books with similar false imprints).
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. From a young age, he was renowned as an outstanding genius whose knowledge encompassed all facets of the Torah.
[1], 21; 15, [1] leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Open tears to final two leaves, affecting text. Final leaf repaired with transparent paper over some of the text. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 483.
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