Keter Shem Tov, Part I – selections of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, compiled by R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów and Apta (Opatów). Zhovkva: Yehuda Leib Meyerhoffer and Mordechai Rabinstein, [1794]. First edition.
Part I of Keter Shem Tov – the renowned compendium of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, selected from the books of his disciples, R. Yaakov Yosef of Polonne and the Maggid of Mezeritch. This is one of the first compendiums printed of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov. The book was published in two parts in Zhovkva, 1794-1795.
The compiler of this book, R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów and Apta, authored several popular Chassidic books, including: Or HaGanuz LaTzadikim, the Tefilla Yeshara – Keter Nehora siddur and other books.
Handwritten inscription on the title page. Signature (deleted with ink).
[30] leaves. 18.5 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Dark ink stain to foot of title page, affecting text and border. Open tear to second leaf, slightly affecting text, repaired with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.

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