Sova Semachot, Part I, novellae on the Torah and the holidays, sermons and eulogies, by R. Menachem Mendel Lezer Rabbi of Strizov (Strzyżów). Zhovkva, [ca. 1842-1847]. First edition.
The author, R. Menachem Mendel Lezer (1788-1831) was a disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin, R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov and the Maggid of Kozhnitz.
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[2], 41; 26 leaves. 23 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains to title page and several other leaves. Minor wear and creases to title page. Minor worming. Lower margins of leaves 37-38 trimmed, not affecting text (these leaves may be supplied from a different copy). Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 557.