Bidspirit auction | Yesod V'Shoresh Avoda Minsk 1810.

Yesod V'Shoresh Avoda Minsk 1810. Rare edition. - Yesod V’Shoresh Ha’Avodah. Minsk 1810. Rare edition. Early edition of the famed classical Kabbalistic commentary to the Tefillos, (with maps of Eretz Yisroel) by R. Alexander Ziskind of Grodno. R. Alexander Ziskind of Grodno (1739-1794), was well known as a great Tzadik, although he dressed as simple person and refused to accept a rabbinical position. His sefer was received to tremendous acclaim and remains popular until today, particularly among Chassidim who referred to its author as ”the Chassid from Grodno.” Vinograd Minsk 5. Zimmel press. 122 pages. 19.5 cm. Moderate condition. Some wear and staining, affecting text. Magnificent modern leather binding. Opening bid $150