Likutim Yekarim - Lemberg 1792 - First Edition

Likutim Yekarim, anthology of Chassidic essays from the founders of Chassidism, R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov, and his disciples: R. Dov Ber Maggid of Mezeritch, R. Menachem Mendel of Premishlan and R. Yechiel Michel Maggid of Zlotchov. Lemberg (Lviv): R. Shlomo Yarish Rappoport, [1792]. The vast majority of the book comprises selections of the teachings of the Maggid of Mezeritch. Signatures (in Oriental script) on the title page: "Yechezkel Avraham Matzliach", "the young Abdall[ah] Fredj [---]", "the one who trusts in G-d, Shmuel Chaim Abdall[ah] Fredj Yechezkel" (members of the renowned Matzliach family, of Baghdad and Calcutta). [2], 40 leaves. Approx. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming and open tears to title page and approx. five subsequent leaves, affecting text in some places, professionally restored with paper and photocopy. Damage and tears to other leaves, repaired. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 301. The printing press of R. Shlomo Yarish Rappoport also notably published the holy book Noam Elimelech in 1788, and its workers were reputedly holy men of the 36 hidden righteous people of the generation (see: R. B. Landau, R. Elimelech MiLizhensk, Jerusalem, 1963, p. 311, who quotes an oral tradition [in the name of R. Moshe Halberstam], on the unique qualities of R. Shlomo Yarish's edition of the Noam Elimelech, which "was printed by G-d fearing workers, who worked in sanctity and purity, and some were of the 36 hidden righteous ones upon whom the world stands").