Toldos Yaakov Yosef. Mezhibuzh 1817. The Copy of the Shotzer Rebbe. R. Meir of Shotz!

Toldos Yaakov Yosef. Mezhibuzh 1817. The Copy of the Shotzer Rebbe. R. Meir of Shotz!
With an approbation of the Apta Rav R. Avraham Yehoshua Heschel.
Second edition of the fundamental Sefer Chasidus authored by R. Yaakov Yosef Ha’Cohen of Polonyia. The Sefer Toldos Yaakov Yosef was the first Sefer Chasidus to be published and is considered the most important and authentic source of the teachings of the Ba’al Shem Tov. The author cites over 280 teachings which he himself heard from the Ba’al Shem Tov, throughout the Sefer, the words “I have heard from my teacher” are stressed.
With the stamp of R. Meir of Shotz.
R. Meir Moskowitz of Shotz (1853-1921), was a grandson of R. Meir of Premishlan and descendant of R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov. In 1885, he succeeded his father R. Yoel, as Shotzer Rebbe. He was the father-in-law and uncle of R. Sholom Moskowitz, Shotzer Rebbe of London.
The Sefer was particularly cherished by Chassidic Rebbes who superlatively extolled its holiness. The Mezritcher Maggid commended the author stating that he merited the revelation of Eliyohu Ha’Navi and attained elevated spiritual status. According to Chasidic tradition, The Shpolya Zeide would recommend placing the Sefer under the head of an ill person as a Segulah.
Stefansky Sifrei Chassidus 606. Vinograd Mezhibuzh 11. Yaakov Pinchos/Yosef Ha’Cohen press. [1], 3, 5-89, [2], 59 pages. 33 cm. Blue paper. Overall fine condition. First few and last few pages with some damage affecting text. Leather binding.
Opening bid $1200