Two Kabbalistic books, printed in Korets. Many of Rabbi Chaim Vital's Kabbalistic books were first printed there in the 1780s at the time of the dissemination of the Chassidic movement and Kabbalistic study throughout Eastern Europe: 1. Pri Etz Chaim, by Rabbi Chaim Vital, "Sefer HaKavanot written by Rabbi Chaim Vital… according to the teachings he heard from his close teacher" Rabbi Yitzchak Luria Ashkenazi – the Arizal. Korets, [1782]. First edition. [2], 118 leaves. 32 cm. Fair condition. Worming to last leaves. Wear and stains. Non-contemporary binding. 2. Etz Chaim, by Rabbi Chaim Vital, "Written by Rabbi Chaim Vital, according to the teachings he has heard from his close teacher… Rabbi Yitzchak Luria Ashkenazi…according to the real Kabbala which he received from Eliyahu…". Korets, [1784]. Second edition [with approbations from the first edition printed in Korets in 1782]. [1], 4, 135 leaves. 32.5 cm. Good condition. Wear and stains, few damages to last leaves. Non-contemporary binding.