Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Amulet of the Komarno Rebbe – From the Book Adam Yashar, Lemberg, 1856

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Amulet for deliverance from a plague, by Rebbe Yitzchak Isaac of Komarno. [2 last leaves of the book Adam Yashar, Lemberg, 1856]. Only edition.
Adam Yashar, with prayers and segulot for deliverance from plagues was printed by its author together with his book Notzer Chesed on Tractate Avot. Lemberg, 1856. this book was printed following the epidemic of several severe plagues which took place in those days. the last sheet of the book with a special amulet in the shape of a palm with Holy Names, has also frequently been printed separately. [Possibly, it was originally printed separately due to the demand for this amulet for protection from plagues].
2 leaves, approximately 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and worming.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 393.
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