Bidspirit auction | Magen Avraham Sefer Segulah from

Magen Avraham Sefer Segulah from the Holy Maggid of Trisk “I hereby bless anyone who acquires this sefer, that abundant kindnesses be drawn to him…” Lublin, 1886. First Edition. * Pure teachings on the Chumash and festivals, and guidance for upright conduct, by Rabbi Avraham Twersky of Trisk, son of Rabbi Mordechai of Chernobyl. The sefer was published in the author's lifetime, and opens with his own introduction . There, he alludes to the power of his blessings and writes: ”And Hashem blessed Avraham with the blessing of granting blessings. And with that, I hereby bless all those who take this sefer, that abundant kindnesses be drawn to them… to fulfill all of your desires… children and grandchildren seated around your table.” He continues: ”I have called this sefer ”Magen Avraham”… for it shall be a magen (protection) to all those who study it…” At the end of the introduction, there is a rare facsimile of the Maggid’s handwriting and signature: “These are the words of one who pleads on behalf of all Yisrael, and on behalf of all those who will take this sefer, for their good all the days.” The Maggid of Trisk, Rabbi Avraham Twersky (1806–1889) , was the son of Rabbi Mottel of Chernobyl and grandson of the Meor Einayim. He served for fifty-two years as Rebbe in Trisk and was one of the greatest Rebbes of his generation. He attracted thousands of followers, some of whom became great tzaddikim, including: Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchak of Biala, Rabbi Elimelech of Grodzisk, the Chesed LeAvraham of Radomsk, the Rebbe of Alexander, Rabbi Pinchas of Kintzk, and others. Lublin, 1886. First edition. Two title pages for Part I and a third for Part II, some printed in red ink. Page Count: [1], 47; 38; 113 leaves. Size : 22.9 cm. Condition: Good. A fine copy with almost no stains. The paper is strong and healthy, unlike many copies whose paper has become dry with age and is brittle and fragile. Antique leather binding with an engraving on the spine: Magen Avraham. --------------------- Original First Edition The two title pages bear the Hebrew and secular dates: תרמ”ז 1886, meaning” before 4 Kislev תרמ”ז” (January 1, 1887). Some copies bear the date 1887 on both title pages, indicating a date after 4 Kislev; these later copies were likely from a second printing due to demand. The Institute for Hebrew Bibliography records only the later 1887 edition and seemingly never saw the 1886 edition presented here. Variant: Two variants are known regarding the final leaves. In one (the present copy), the last page is printed densely, and the sefer ends on leaf 113. In the other, the same passage is printed in regular type and continues onto an additional leaf, 114.