Chessed L’Avraham – three parts, Kabbalistic-Chassidic work on the ten sayings, the order of Creation, and Shabbat essays about the verse “VaYechulu.” First book by the Admo”r Rabbi Avraham of Slonima (Slonim), the first Admo”r and founder of Slonim Chassidut. Józefów, 1886.
Separate title page for each part; on the title page of Part III: סוד האוב”מ יצ”מ [Secret of the Patriarchs, Ritual Circumcision and the Exodus from Egypt]. Penciled note at the top of the first title page: “Mugah” [“proofread”] as well as owner’s signatures in Hebrew and in a foreign language.
The Admo”r Rabbi Avraham Weinberg [1804-1884] was one of the leading Admo”rs of all generations, founder of Slonim Chassidut and major disciple of Rabbi Noach of Lechowitz, and of Rabbi Moshe of Kobrin. He authored and wrote many works, some Kabbalistic. His books include: His first book, this one before us, Chessed L’Avraham ; Yessod HaAvodah , Be’er Avraham and others.
Before us, as stated, is the first edition (!) of the first book (!) by the author of Yessod HaAvodah , the first Admo”r of Slonim and one of the greatest Admo”rim of all generations.
Specifications: 39, [1] 25, [1] 65, leaf. 29.5 cm.
Fine condition: Brittle paper. Simple binding.