Chachmei Yisrael Besh”t. Letters from the Ba’al Shem Tov and his disciples found in the Kiev archive, which were purchased and given to Admor Shalom Dovber of Lubavitch. New York, [1924]. First publication from the Kherson Geniza. 124 pages, 22 cm. Thick paper. The first publication of letters found in the Kherson Geniza. Many scholars questioned the authenticity of these letters. Page titles: Kitvei Kodesh. The back of the title page notes that this book could be purchased at the offices of Agudat HaChassidim Chabad in New York. Chabad chassidim maintain that the Rebbe Rayatz opposed the printing of this work, but it was printed in New York before the publishers were aware of his opposition. Rare work. A limited number of copies were printed. Not mentioned by Beit Eked Seforim [we’ve included information regarding this work]. Bound with: HaKitav V’HaMichtav. Letter opposing Zionism by Admor Shalom Dovber of Lubavitch. New York, [1917]. 32 pages. 22 cm. Regular binding, detached from the book. Minimal aging stains. Very fine condition.