Manuscript containing articles of Chabad Chassidism. Majority of articles by Rebbe Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn author of the Tzemach Tzedek. [Russia, c. 1830s]. Fine writing with graphic ornamentation at beginning and end of articles. Manuscript written during early period of service of Rebbe author of the Tzemach Tzedek. Leaf 31/A: “pure articles by Rebbe Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn in community of Dobrovna” [this article was printed in Or HaTorah on Bamidbar]. Leaf 146/A: “This Torah was presented by the Rebbe in Barki on Shabbat Mevarchim Rosh Chodesh Nisan 1829”]. On last page, colophon with riddle by author of manuscript.
Leaves 114-124 and leaves 133-135 in different writing [c. 1860’s], and contain various Likutim: copy of “holy handwriting of the Rebbe”, by “Vilna Ga’on” [some unknown], commentaries and various comments on the “Torah” which appears in this volume, copy of commentary on the Zohar, story of “the righteous deceased rabbi, Rabbi Levi Berdichever” as well as other Kabbalistic and Chassidic collections.
158 leaves, 17 cm. Good condition – varying, spotting and wear. Detached leaves and loose binding.