Sefer Magen Avot, 7 sections, on the Torah and Moadim, by the Admor Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Schneerson of Kopust, the grandson of the Admor the Tzemach Tzeddek.
Edited by the author’s son Rabbi Yehuda Leib Schneerson – First edition Berditchev, 1902. Each section has two title pages.
Section I: Bereshit. Originally, [4], 48 leaves. In this copy, the first title page is mostly missing as well as 2 leaves of the [4]. With Drushim for Chanukkah.
Section II: Shemot. [2], 57 leaves. With Drushim for Parashat Zachor and Megillat Ester.
Section III: Vayikra. [2], 50 leaves. In this copy, [2] additional leaves with a Table of Initials. With Drushim for Passover.
Section V: Devarim. Originally, [2], 105, [1] leaves. This copy begins with leaf 5. With Drushim for Rosh Hashanah, Shabbat Shuva, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Shmini Atzeret.
Section VI: [2], 49, [2] leaves. On Shir Hashirim, verses of Neviim and Ketuvim and Mamrei Rzazal, Drushim for a wedding, (Drush for a Bar Mitzvah).
Section VII: Additions to Sefer Magen Avot [for all sections except for III] [2], 74, [1]; 15 leaves. The last 15 leaves contain the indices for all sections of the book.
The Rebbe said that the Mamarim in Magen Avot are "געשמאקע מאמרים". Magen Avot books, and even facsimile editions, are rare and hard to obtain.
Bound in two volumes with ancient bindings, loose, one of them detached. Worn and unravelled spines. Fine wide margins. Some detached leaves. Minor stains. Some leaves are creased-blemished with lack. Good overall condition.
