Lot 73
Zohar Chadash – One of the First Books Printed in Slavita by Rabbi Moshe Shapira – Slavita, 1793 – Including the Two Rare Leaves
Zohar Chadash. [Slavita, 1793].
This is one of the first books produced by the printing press established in Slavita by R. Moshe Shapira, son of R. Pinchas of Korets. The book was brought to print by his brother "the rabbi, exceptional in Torah, fear of G-d and Chassidism", R. Yechezkel, son of "the renowned and prominent rabbi" R. Pinchas Shapira of Korets.
[1], 123 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Traces of past dampness to several leaves. Small marginal tear to title page, not affecting text. Minor damage. Inscription on title page. Binding with early leather spine. Worming and damage to binding.
Includes the two rare leaves (leaves 122-123) of "Glossary of the Zohar Gadol and Zohar Chadash", included only in some copies.
