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Sha'arei Ora – Kapust, 1822 – First Edition
Sha'arei Ora, on Chanuka and Purim, by Rebbe Dov Ber Schneerson – "The Middle Rebbe" of Chabad. [Kapust, 1822]. First edition. On the endpaper is a flowery self-dedication written in the lifetime of the author the Rebbe. Another inscription: "Gift for a discourse, from R' Yosef Horelik" [Rabbi Yosef Horelik, a prominent elder Chabad Chassid in Hebron. Teacher of Rabbi Chaim Na'eh]. An ancient signature: "Moshe Segal". Incomplete copy: [2], 80; 75 leaves (missing: title page and two last leaves. Originally: [3], 80; 77, [1] leaves), 16 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears with damage to text on two first leaves (in addition to title page which is mostly torn off). Worn binding. Stefansky Chassidut no. 587.
