Auction 88 - Part I - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Toldot Aharon – Berditchev, 1817 – First Edition
Toldot Aharon, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the Torah portions, by R. Aharon of Zhitomir (close disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev). Berditchev (Berdychiv): R. Yisrael Bak, [1817]. First edition.
Toldot Aharon contains inspirational sermons and guidance in worship of G-d based on Chassidic teachings, recorded by one of the disciples of R. Aharon of Zhitomir. The book is written in an animated, passionate style, and quotes dozens of teachings received by the author from his prime teacher, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev.
[2], 20, [2], 21-36, 40-140, 146-191 leaves. Lacking 5 leaves: 141-145. 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Wear. Large open tears to title page, affecting text, repaired with paper. Tears to other leaves, affecting text in several places, repaired in part with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
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