Tiferet HaTzvi, on Tractate Beitzah and novellae on Yoreh Deah, by R. Uziel Meisels of Ritshvol (Ryczywół), disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. Zhovkva: Gerson Letteres, 1803. First edition.

The author, R. Uziel Meisels (1744-1786), rabbi and yeshiva dean in Ostrovtza (Ostrowiec), Ritshvol (Ryczywół) and Neustadt (Nowe Miasto). He was acquainted with the Baal Shem Tov, and quotes his teachings in his books. After the latter's passing, he became a disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch, and was a close friend of his disciples: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, R. Zusha of Anipoli, and others.
Inscriptions and signatures on title page.

[2], 16; 29 leaves. Approx. 36 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Open tear to title page, affecting text on both sides of the leaf and title frame, and open tears affecting text to several other leaves, restored with paper. Close trimming, slightly affecting text on several leaves. New binding.

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