Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art

Teshuot Chen (Linitz) – Berditchev, 1816 – First Edition

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Teshuot Chen, Chassidic novellae on the Torah, by R. Gedalia of Linitz, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. Berditchev: Shmuel son of Yissachar Segal, 1816. First edition.
The author, R. Gedalia of Linitz (1738-1803), transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and one of the primary sources of the book Shivchei HaBaal Shem Tov. He was reputedly held in high regard by the Baal Shem Tov, despite his young age.
[5], 45 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text (with significant damage to final leaves), repaired in part with paper. Open tears to title page and other leaves, not affecting text, repaired with paper. First leaves possibly supplied from a different copy. Stamp. Ownership inscription. New binding.

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