Sefer Mishmeret Itamar – Chassidut on the weekly Torah portions, by the "Saraf" Rabbi Itamar of Końskowola.
Warsaw, 1870. First Edition.
Special Copy! With unrecorded additional Title Page on blue front wrapper.
Rare. Has only appeared 3 times at public auction.
The author was a philanthropist and scholar, known as ‘The Saraf.’ The author passed away in 1831, and the sefer was published by his son with a lengthy introduction including the author’s life story. With many approbations, from Rabbi Yosef Shaul Nathansohn and the Admo"rs of Lublin.
Rabbi Yosef Shaul Nathansohn penned his approbation during Chol HaMoed, writing: Although I am not accustomed to write during these days, as it is Chol HaMoed, despite this, due to their intent to print immediately after the holiday, I said that because it is a mitzvah, it must not be delayed. The Admo"r, the author of Shefa Chaim of Sanz, commented that he was astonished that Rabbi Yosef Shaul, who was not counted among the Chassidim, gave an approbation to a Chassidic sefer on Chol HaMoed.
Signature & stamp: Israel Gad? Glatman of Lublin.
Stefansky, Chassidut 365
[4] 1-161 Leaves. 24.3 Cm.
Overall Great condition, some stains, page 159 has a marginal tear, a few pages have shortened margins, new brown leather binding.
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