Auction 83 - Part II - Books by the Baal HaTanya and Chabad Rebbes
Shaarei Avodah – Shklow, 1821 – First Edition
Shaarei Avodah, foundations of worship of G-d according to Kabbalah and Chabad Chassidic teachings, by Rebbe Aharon HaLevi Segal Horowitz of Strashelye, close disciple of R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Shklow, [1821]. First edition.
The book endeavors to explain the fundamentals of the worship of G-d, based on the principles of the Arizal's doctrine, as received by the author from his prime teacher, the Baal HaTanya.
Signature on the title page.
[14], 12, 17-48; 70; 52; 60; 22, [2] leaves. Lacking leaf 49 of first sequence. Two leaves of errata bound at end of book. Shaar HaTefillah (70 leaves) and Shaar Yichud HaNeshamot (52 leaves) not bound in original order. 16.5 cm. Bluish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Minor marginal wear and creases to some leaves. Minor worming. Open tears to several leaves, repaired in part with paper. Stamps (some deleted). Handwritten inscription. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 589.
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