Bidspirit auction | Eitz Ha’Daas Tov

Eitz Ha’Daas Tov - Eitz Ha’Daas Tov. First edition Lemberg 1886. Novella on tractate Shabbos authored by R. Uziel Meizlish. R. Uziel Meizlish (1744-1786) was born into a rabbinical family. At a young age he met the Ba’al Shem Tov and became an early proponent of the Chasidic movement. He was also a disciple of the Mezritcher Maggid. Additionally he was acquainted with R. Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev (Kedushas Levi), R. Nachman of Kosov, R. Meir of Premishlan and R. Schmelke of Nikolsburg. He served as Rav in various communities including Ostrovsa, Ritshaval and Neustadt. One of the early promoters of the Chasidic movement in “Congress” Poland. Published with warm approbations from R. Chaim Halberstam (Divrei Chaim), R. Menachem Mendel of Vizhnitz, R. Yitzchok Meir of Gur (Chidushei Ha’Rim) amongst others. With two pages of pre subscribers at the end of the sefer, which include many prominent Tsaddikim. Salat Press. 93, 2 pages. 31 cm. Excellent condition. Dry paper. Minor repair to first page. Modern leather binding. Opening bid $200