Auction 45

Lev Sameach, a rare Chassidic siddur with a dedication from the Admor of Olesk (grandson of the author). London, 1960-62

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Siddur Lev Sameach, 2 sections, with commentary and exegesis and kavanot of prayer. An important Chassidic siddur, one of the earliest authored by the Admor Rabbi Chanoch Henich, the Av Beit Din of Olesk, son-in-law of the Admor Sar Shalom of Belz. This edition has additions published by his grandson, the Admor Rabbi Meshulam Issachar Ashkenazi of Stanislav, with the Derech Haim, laws from his grandfather Rabbi Yaakov of Lisa (the Chavat Da’at), printed in London. First section for prayer throughout the year (1862): 55, 272 leaves. Second section has prayer for Rosh Chodesh and moadim (1860): separate title page for each section. 288 pages. Light moth marks in a few places, binding detached, defect to the spine, overall good condition. The first title page has a handwritten dedication from the author’s grandson, the publisher the Admor Rabbi Meshulam Issachar Ashkenazi of Stanislav, next to his printed name on the title page. He wrote: “A gift from me.”