Bidspirit auction | Eitz HaDa’as Tov/Tiferes Uziel. First

Eitz HaDa’as Tov/Tiferes Uziel. First Editions. Warsaw 1863. - Eitz HaDa’as Tov/Tiferes Uziel. First Editions. Warsaw 1863. Eitz HaDa’as Tov- commentary on Maseches Kesubos and Tiferes Uziel- Kabbalistic and Chassidic commentary to the weekly Torah portions, by R. Uziel Meizlish. With important Chassidic approbations extoling the author’s greatness. 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 a close Talmid 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. Shmelke 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. Stefansky Sifrei Chassidus 468, 636. Vinograd Warsaw 925. Shriftgisser press. 61; [5], 7-53 pages. 32 cm. Overall fine condition. Some staining and wear. Antique binding. Opening bid $200