Tiferet HaTzvi, composition on Tractate Beitzah, with the book Chotam Tahor - Kerem Shlomo, novellae on the laws of Yoreh De'ah, by R. Uziel Meisels of Ritshvol (Ryczywół), disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. Zhovkva, 1803. First edition.
The author, R. Uziel Meisels (1744-1786), rabbi and yeshiva dean in Ovstrovse, Ritshvol and Neustadt. In his youth, he was acquainted with the Baal Shem Tov, and quotes his teachings in his books. After the passing of the Baal Shem Tov, he became a disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch, and was a colleague of the latter's disciples: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, R. Zusha of Anipoli, and others leading disciples.
[2], 16; 29 leaves. Approx. 37.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Minor marginal tears. Leaves trimmed, slightly affecting text on leaf 2. Large censorship stamp on title page (slightly affecting text). New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 634.