Bidspirit auction | DEgel Machaneh Ephraim - First

DEgel Machaneh Ephraim - First Edition. Koretz, 1810 - By Rabbi Moshe Chaim Ephraim of Sudilkov, the grandson of the Baal Shem Tov Hakadosh.  A Chassidic Sefer Yesod. The book contains deep revelatory Chassidic Drushim on Parashiyot Hashavu'a which the author received directly from his granfather - the Baal Shem Tov Hakadosh. This book is considered fundumental for understandinf the doctrine of the Baal Shem Tov and his first disciples.  The Koretz 1810 edition - is rare and valuable. It was published in the generation folowwing the foundation of Chassidut, when the words of the Baal Shem Tov's disciples began spreading and winning hearts. This edition is considered extremely rare and is sought after by collectors.  Complete copies of this edition are almost non-existant; the last time a copy was seen in Bidspirit was two years ago and it was sold for almost $40,000 -a rare opportunity to purchase an original item more than two hundred years old at an affordable price.   Stefansky, Sifrei Chassidut 128; Stefansky, Sifrei Yesod 383.  Originally, [2], 114 leaves. In this copy, 3-113 leaves (5 leaves aonly are missing). Leaf 108 is almost completely incomplete.  Greenish and somtimes bluish leaves.  Moth burrows. Poor condition.