Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

Tehillim, Warsaw, 1864 – Incomplete Copy – Segula Book – Edition Printed by Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz

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Tehillim with Rashi and Metzudot commentaries and with Ivri-Teitch, with Seder Ma'amadot according to the Rabbi of Apta. [Warsaw, 1864. Printed by Rabbi Natan Shriftgisser]. This edition was printed "LeZikuy HaRabim by Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz – as cited on the title page of his book Toldot Yitzchak (Warsaw, 1868), and in the book of his history Zichron Tov" (p. 49 and in the new edition, p. 84). This book of Tehillim was known as a Sefer Segula and although it was printed in 6000 copies, not many copies remain. Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz (1789-1868), youngest son of Rebbe Mordechai of Neshchiz, close disciple of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv, whose granddaughter he married. He was also a disciple of Rabbi Baruch of Medzhibozh and the Chozeh of Lublin. He was appointed Rebbe at a young age and served in this capacity for over 60 years. He was famous for his prayers and wonders and heavenly revelations. Revered in all Chassidic circles as a holy man and exceptional Chassid. (Highly praised in a letter by Rabbi Baruch Shapira, an outstanding Chassid of Przysucha and of Kotzk). Rebbe Elimelech of Grodzisk and Rabbi Ya'akov Zvi of Parysów were among his celebrated disciples. Incomplete damaged copy: 12-200, 212-303 leaves: [1], 2-18 leaves. (Originally: [1], 303 leaves; [1], 2-31 leaves). 19 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains, worming. Non-contemporary binding.
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