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Lot 174

Megale Temirin – Vienna, 1819 – First Edition

Megale Temirin, "Just like its name, because it reveals things which were hidden from all until now", by the Maskil (belongs to the Enlightenment Movement) Yosef Perel. Vienna, 1819. First edition.
Parody satire on Chassidic stories, their conversations and language, by means of correspondence amongst Chassidim, who wish to prevent the distribution of a book opposing Chassidism.
Two title-pages, [2], 55 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition, stains. Damages to binding.