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LOT 23:
Maggid Deverav LeYaakov – Likutei Amarim by the Maggid of Mezeritch – Lviv, 1797
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Maggid Deverav LeYaakov – Likutei Amarim by the Maggid of Mezeritch – Lviv, 1797
Sefer Maggid Devarav LeYaakov, Likutei Amarim, by the Maggid R. Dov Ber of Mezeritch (Mezhirichi). Lviv, [1797].
Title page states: "the book Maggid Devarav LeYaakov [the last letters of the name of the book are emphasized on the title page, alluding to the name of the author, R. Dov], selected discourses... pure sayings... hearken to the words of the king... every month and every week... from the great and holy Torah scholar.... R. Dov Ber, who was a preacher in Mezeritch and other communities...".
The book was brought to print by R. Shlomo of Lutsk (author of Divrat Shlomo), a close disciple and relative of the Maggid of Mezeritch. R. Shlomo wrote two comprehensive forewords to the book, renowned in the Chassidic world, which portray the elevated stature of his teachers, the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggid of Mezeritch, the Divine Inspiration which rested upon them, and the lofty levels they reached.
4, [1], 4-31 ff. Approx. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains and dark stains. Wear. Minor tears. Marginal open tears to title page, not affecting texst or border. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
Erroneous date on title page; date of publication according to the "Bibliography of the Hebrew Book 1470-1960".
PLEASE NOTE: Item's description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
