Klach Pitchei Chochmah, kabbalistic principles, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto – the Ramchal. Korets: Johann Anton Krieger, [1785]. First edition.
This is the main kabbalistic work of the Ramchal to be printed until the mid-19th century. R. Aharon Marcus, scholar of Chassidut, writes that the present work was saved from destruction by the Maggid of Mezeritch, who then instructed his disciple R. Shlomo Lutzker author of Divrat Shlomo to publish it.
[2], 3-116 leaves. 18.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, affecting text (mainly to first leaves). Scraping to bottom of title page, slightly affecting printer's device. Close trimming, slightly affecting bottom of title frame. Bookplate. Early leather binding, with spine repaired with paper. Wear and worming to binding in many places.
Provenance: Collection of Prof. Jordan S. Penkower.
