Lot 123
Sha’ar Gan Eden – Korets, 1803 – First Edition
Sha’ar Gan Eden, Kabbala. By Rabbi Ya’akov Koppel Lifshitz of Mezrich. Korets [1803]. First edition. Approbations by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv, Rabbi Meir of Brad, Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot etc.
“Straight path… in depths of wisdom… based upon Kabbalah of the Ari”. Includes Kabbalistic illustrations. Mentioned on title page that manuscripts of this book were presented to the Ba’al Shem Tov upon his visit to Mezrich. He read them, embraced and kissed them and nodded "Fortunate is the nation…".
[2], 84 leaves. 32 cm. Blue paper. Fair condition, wear and strains. Worming. Leaf 73 has a large open tear. Erased owner's signature on title page. Old semi-leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 588
