Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Amud HaAvodah (Kosov) - Czernowitz, 1854 - First Edition / Yesod HaEmunah - Czernowitz, 1864 - Two Book by Rabbi Baruch of Kosov
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Two books by R. Baruch of Kosov, one of them a first edition:
1. Amud HaAvodah, explanation of kabbalistic concepts, by R. Baruch of Kosov. Czernowitz, 1854. First edition.
The main part of the book is a clear, thorough explanation of many fundamental kabbalistic concepts, reminiscent of the style and approach of the kabbalist R. Yosef Irgas in his book Shomer Emunim.
[2], 5-6, 202 leaves. 24 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 464.
2. Yesod HaEmunah, commentaries on the Torah, Pirkei Avot and selections, by R. Baruch of Kosov. Czernowitz, [1864]. Second edition.
The author, R. Baruch of Kosov (Kosiv; d. 1782), served as maggid in Kosov. In his books, he quotes explanations and principles from the Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid of Mezeritch and their disciples.
Stamps, signatures and many inscriptions on the endpaper and title page.
[6], 154 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Marginal wear and tears to first and final leaves. New leather binding.
1. Amud HaAvodah, explanation of kabbalistic concepts, by R. Baruch of Kosov. Czernowitz, 1854. First edition.
The main part of the book is a clear, thorough explanation of many fundamental kabbalistic concepts, reminiscent of the style and approach of the kabbalist R. Yosef Irgas in his book Shomer Emunim.
[2], 5-6, 202 leaves. 24 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 464.
2. Yesod HaEmunah, commentaries on the Torah, Pirkei Avot and selections, by R. Baruch of Kosov. Czernowitz, [1864]. Second edition.
The author, R. Baruch of Kosov (Kosiv; d. 1782), served as maggid in Kosov. In his books, he quotes explanations and principles from the Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid of Mezeritch and their disciples.
Stamps, signatures and many inscriptions on the endpaper and title page.
[6], 154 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Marginal wear and tears to first and final leaves. New leather binding.
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