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LOT 243:
Orchot Tzaddikim. Admor Yaakov Shlomo of Gura's Person Copy
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Orchot Tzaddikim. Admor Yaakov Shlomo of Gura's Person Copy
Orchot Tzaddikim. Zolkiew, [1804]. 68 leaves, 18 cm.
Bound with:
Maalot HaMiddot. Zolkiew, [1806]. 100 leaves, 18 cm.
Unique Features: Both works bear the signatures and stamps of Rabbi Yaakov Shlomo Schmereler of Gura Humorului. Stamps: Yaakov Shlomo son of Mordechai, z"l and the handwritten note: Yaakov son of Baila (his mother's name, refer to: Wunder, Galicia 5, 390).
Background: Rabbi Yaakov Shlomo Schmerler, the Admor of Gura Humorului was the son of Rabbi Mordechai of Mykolaiv, and the son-in-law of his uncle, Rabbi Yosef of Shatz. He served as rabbi in Vaslui and then as Admor in Gura Humorului. He passed away in 1928. His son Admor Meir served as Admor of Premishlan in Gura Humorului. His son-in-law was Rabbi Avraham Brandwein of Stretin-Haifa. Refer to: Alfasi, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut 2, 226--227.
Condition: Fine. Creases to the title page. Worn binding.
