Auction 82 Part 1 Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
Aug 24, 2021
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Toldot Yaakov Yosef - Medzhybizh, 1817 - Second Edition

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Toldot Yaakov Yosef - Medzhybizh, 1817 - Second Edition
Toldot Yaakov Yosef, Chassidic work on the Torah, by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen of Polonne. Medzhybizh, [1817]. Second edition.
Toldot Yaakov Yosef was the first Chassidic book brought to print. It was authored by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen of Polonne (d. 1781), a leading and close disciple of the Baal Shem Tov and the first to disseminate Chassidut. This book is the most important and authentic source of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, and was especially cherished by Chassidic leaders.
[1], 3, 5-89; 59 leaves. 33.5 cm. Bluish paper. Overall good condition. Stains (many stains on title page). Minor worming. Paper reinforcements to inner margin of final leaf, slightly affecting text. Inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 606.

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