Lot 84
Hakdama Ve'Derech Le'Etz HaChaim - First Edition
Hakdama Ve'Derech Le'Etz HaChaim, methods for the study of kabbala by Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Zhydachiv. Lvov, [1832]. First edition.
[1], 25 leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Many stains and wear. Worm marks. New leather binding.
The date of printing, appearing on the title page, is forged: It is mentioned in German that the book was printed by Judith Rosanis in 1804. The Hebrew date alluded to in the quote written in the book is 1830, but on the reverse side of the title page the author is mentioned four times with the addition of the Hebrew acronym Nun and Ayin (Nucho Eden – "rests in peace", usually added after the death of a person). He died on the 11th of Tamuz 1831. [In 1833, the publisher printed another book by the same author titled “Pri Kodesh Hillulim”. In the introduction he writes: "A whole year has passed since I have published the first 'fruit' of the Rebbe… Hakdama and Derech Le'Etz HaChaim"].
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 183.
