Lot 84
Teshuot Chen – Berditchev, 1816 – First Edition
Teshuot Chen, Chassidic novellae on the Torah, by R. Gedalia of Linitz, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. Berditchev, 1816. First edition.
The author, R. Gedalia of Linitz (1738-1803), transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and one of the primary sources of the book Shivchei HaBaal Shem Tov. He was reputedly held in high regard by the Baal Shem Tov, despite his young age.
[5], 45 leaves. 20.5 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Small open tear to last leaf, affecting text; repaired marginal tears to last leaf. Worming, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 641.
