1. Pelah Ha-Rimon, an abbreviated version of Rabbi Moshe Kordovero's Pardess (the Ramak), by Rabbi Menachem Azaria (of Pano). With the Peirush Avodat Yom Ha-Kippurim by Rabbi Moshe Kordovero added at the end. Koretz, [1786]. Signatures on the title page: “Yitzchak Meir”, “Avraham son of...".
2. Sha’arei Tzeddek, by Rabbi Yosef Karnitol [Gikatilla]. With the "Sha'ar Ha-Nikud”by Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla added at the end. Koretz, [1785].
3. Tzemach Tzaddik, Arizal interpretations, with glosses by Rabbi Ya’akov Tzemach. With the “Sod Mitzvat Mila” by the Arizal added at the end. Koretz, [1785]. First edition.
Many Kabbalah books were printed in Koretz through those years, many of which are first editions of books authored by Rabbi Ya’akov Tzemach and Rabbi Meir Poppers. The study of Kabbalah, which until then was learned by the select few became more accessible to the wide public at that time, following the Chasidic movement which spread through Russia, Poland and Lithuania.
3 volumes, about 20 cm. Generally in good condition. Censorship ink-stamps and signatures. Rebound.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection – “Ginzei Israel”.