Lot 153
Zohar Chadash - Slavita, 1793 - One of the First Books Printed in Slavita
Zohar Chadash. Slavita: [R. Moshe Shapira], [1793].
One of the first books printed in the Slavita printing press, which was established by R. Moshe Shapira - son of R. Pinchas of Korets. Published by his brother, R. Yechezkel Shapira, as stated upon title page: "Brought to print by the rabbi, outstanding in Torah, fear of G-d and Chassidism… R. Yechezkel son of the renowned and pious R. Pinchas Shapira [of Korets]".
Handwritten corrections on pp. 71b-72a.
[1], 123 leaves. Leaves 39-40 included twice. Leaves 101-102 bound out of sequence. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Minor worming to title page and other leaves. Marginal tears and damage. Stamps on title page. Old binding, with leather spine. Damage to binding, worming to spine.
This copy includes the two rare leaves (122-123) with "Explanation of words from Zohar Gadol and Zohar Chadash, which were added to some copies only.
