Or Yisrael. Kabbalah by Rabbi Yisrael Yaffe Rabbi of Shklov. Frankfurt on the Oder. 1702.
Specifications: [1] 7, 187 leaves, 32 cm. Sketches. With the rare leaf. Only edition.
Background: Large kabbalistic work. The first part is on aggadot and Tehillim, the second part is on the entire Orach Chaim section of the Shulchan Aruch. With many approbations. Especially magnificent woodcut on the title page, with the artist’s signature. It was claimed that parts of the book have Sabbatean leanings. Some people destroyed the book, so it is rare.
Unique Features: In most copies of the book, page 7 is missing [after the author’s foreword]. This leaf contains the approbation of Rabbi Naftali Katz, which was given two weeks after the printing was completed, with the date 27 Tishrei [October 15], 1702. The author writes that he is adding an extra leaf after the completion of printing in honor of the approbation, and also adds his own Torah thought afterwards.
Condition: Moderate-fine. Minimal worming holes and aging stains. Tear with lack of text on page 22. New binding.