Toldot Yitzchak, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, the Jewish Holidays and on Tehillim, by Rebbe Yitzchak Shapiro of Neshchiz (Niesuchojeże). Warsaw, 1868. First edition. Two title pages.
Rebbe Elimelech of Grodzisk writes in his approbation of the segulah in possessing this book: "It is fitting for every Jewish person to bring this book into his home so as to procure enduring blessing".
The author, Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz (1789-1868), was the youngest son of Rebbe Mordechai of Neshchiz and close disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Throughout his lifetime, Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz rarely lectured in public. However, in the last year of his life, he delivered lectures on the Torah and on Tehillim almost daily, which were recorded and published in the present book.
Stamps and ownership inscription on the title pages. Lengthy gloss on the final page by the same owner.
[4], 32; 30; 22; 32 leaves. 26.5 cm. Wide margins. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Marginal tears to several leaves, repaired in part with tape. Margins of title page and first leaves reinforced with tape. Stamps. Handwritten inscription. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 607.