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Maggid Devarav LeYaakov – Likutei Amarim – Korets, 1781 – First Edition of the First Book of the Teachings of the Maggid Rabbi Dov Ber of Mezeritch – Third Chassidic Book Printed – Incomplete Copy

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Maggid Devarav LeYaakov, Likutei Amarim, by the Maggid R. Dov Ber of Mezeritch (Mezhirichi). Korets: R. Tzvi Hirsh son of Aryeh Leib [Margolies] and son-in-law R. Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, [1781]. First edition.
This is the first book of the teachings of the Maggid R. Dov Ber of Mezeritch to be published, and the third Chassidic book to be printed, approximately a year following the printing of Toldot Yaakov Yosef and Ben Porat Yosef, in the same printing press.
Incomplete copy. 60 leaves. Lacking title page and three leaves of forewords (title page replaced in photocopy, and leaves [2]-[3] of forewords supplied from Korets 1784 edition). 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and traces of past dampness. Minor wear. Open tears, repaired with paper (large open tears to two leaves of forewords, affecting text, repaired with paper; missing text partially replaced in handwriting). Worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. New binding.

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