Kedushat Levi, Chassidic essays, by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Zhovkva, 1806. Second edition printed in the author's lifetime, with the approbation of the author R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev to this edition, and with the approbation of R. Yaakov Orenstein Rabbi of Lviv, author of Yeshuot Yaakov.
The book includes Kedushot – essays relating to Chanukah and Purim, the Klalot HaNissim essay, commentaries to Aggadot concerning the Elders of Athens, and Talmudic novellae by the author's father and sons.
In this edition, the essays were printed in the same format as in the first edition of Kedushat Levi (Slavita, 1798), with the addition of approbations by the author and the Yeshuot Yaakov, as well as the publisher's foreword, in which he relates that the author R. Levi Yitzchak asked him to publish this edition, since the books of the first edition were out of print.
This edition was printed within the mourning year following the passing of the author's son, R. Meir of Berditchev, author of Keter Torah, who passed away on 29th Tishrei 1805. In light of this, several minor changes were made to this edition, such as the addition of "zal" after the name of R. Meir on the title page and p. 37a (of the first pagination). Another change to this edition, performed by the censor, is the omission of the last few lines of the book pertaining to conversion.
The first edition of this part of Kedushat Levi was brought to print by R. Levi Yitzchak himself. The book is named after the Kedushot essays pertaining to Chanukah and Purim, which comprise the main part of the book. The first edition, as well as this second edition, were printed in this format. Approximately a year after the passing of R. Levi Yitzchak, his sons and grandsons published a further edition of the book, with the addition of novellae on the Torah portions, based on writings the author left behind (Berdychiv, 1810). The book has since been reprinted many times in its expanded format. A third part of the book, on Pirkei Avot, was published in later years based on writings found in the estate of the Maggid of Koznitz.
This book was reputedly written by R. Levi Yitzchak himself, unlike other early Chassidic works which were recorded by the disciples of the authors. The Minchat Elazar of Munkacs would exert himself and read this book at length, maintaining that the Kedushat Levi book contains almost all the writings of the Arizal allusively, each word being built on foundations of Kabbalah and requiring deliberate, in-depth study to understand all the profound teachings concealed in it (according to Breslov tradition, some of the Kedushot on Chanukah and Purim in this work were written by R. Natan of Nemirov, the famous disciple of R. Nachman of Breslov, while he was studying under R. Levi Yitzchak).
Prominent Torah scholars attested that Kedushat Levi bears the remarkable power of endowing its reader with enthusiasm and devotion in love and fear of G-d, also maintaining that just keeping the book in the house has the capacity to mitigate decrees and protect from destructive forces, as Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heschel – the Apter Rav wrote (in his approbation to the Berdychiv, 1815 edition), as well as R. Aharon of Zhitomir in his approbation to that same edition, and the rabbis of Munkacs (in their approbation to the Munkacs 1939 edition).
[2], 2-3, 5-44; 28, 30-31 leaves. Lacking 4 leaves: leaves 1 and 4 of first sequence, leaves 29 and 32 (final leaf) of second sequence. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming, repaired. Tears and damage to title page and other leaves, affecting text in several places, partially repaired. Several leaves trimmed close to text. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 508.

Degel Machaneh Efraim, Chassidic teachings on the Torah, by R. Moshe Chaim Efraim Ashkenazi Rabbi of Sudilkov (Sudylkiv), grandson of the Baal Shem Tov. Korets, 1810, first edition.
The book bears approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, the Maggid R. Yisrael of Kozhnitz, R. Yaakov Yitzchak HaLevi Horowitz the Chozeh of Lublin, R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Rabbi of Apta, and the Be'er Mayim Chaim. Selections from the Baal Shem Tov, as well as "the dreams found in the writings of the holy rabbi" are printed at the end of the book.
An early Chassidic book. This book is one of the first and most reliable sources of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, received directly from him by the author R. Moshe Chaim Efraim of Sudilkov (d. 1800), his grandson (son of the Baal Shem Tov's pious daughter Odel). The Baal Shem Tov mentions this grandson in his renowned letter to his brother-in-law R. Gershon of Kitov in 1752 as a tremendous genius. Chassidic leaders greatly praised the holiness of this book, and its ability to inspire whoever studies it with fear of G-d, as R. Levi Yitzchak wrote in his approbation to the book: "I am convinced that this book will enthuse the hearts of our Jewish brethren to worship G-d".
All the approbations stress the author's lineage as grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, and that the book is replete with the latter's essential teachings.
This book was later reprinted in many editions. One edition of the book was published during the Holocaust (Sighet, 1942), and R. Shlomo Zalman Ehrenreich Rabbi of Shamloi wrote in his approbation to that edition that studying it can greatly strengthen one's faith, something which is of great necessity in such dark times.
[2], 114 leaves. 21 cm. Greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dampstains and traces of mold. Some damage, slightly affecting text. Minor worming to several leaves. Bookbinding holes to inner margins. Censorship stamp to title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 128.

Sidduro shel Shabbat, Parts I & II, kabbalistic and Chassidic teachings regarding the holiness of Shabbat, and Halachic responsa, by Rebbe Chaim of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi). Mohyliv-Podilskyi, [1813]. First edition.
The author, Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (ca. 1740-1818), was a Chassidic leader, disciple of the Maggid of Zlotchov, and served as rabbi of Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Botoşani, Kishinev (Chișinău) and Czernowitz. He had the reputation of a holy man, and wondrous tales about him abound. According to Chassidic tradition, after his immersion before Shabbat, his form would allegedly change and he would grow taller by a handbreadth. Near the end of his life, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed in 1813, where he composed Shaar HaTefilla and was later buried. His fundamental works Sidduro shel Shabbat, Shaar HaTefilla and Be'er Mayim Chaim are unique for their clarity and conviction, as well as the enthusiastic Chassidic emotion which they exude. His books were distributed and published in many editions and are considered foundations of Chassidic teachings.
This book is the only one printed in the lifetime of the author, before he travelled to Eretz Israel. The book was recognized as a fundamental Chassidic work, and until this day, regular lectures are delivered based on it. Chassidim of all times had set classes on it in preparation for Shabbat, as the author writes in his preface.
This book became well-known and accepted as soon as it was published. R. Mordechai of Kremenets (son of the Maggid of Zlotchov) writes in his approbation to Shaar HaTefilla: "And he already has a reputation from his book Sidduro shel Shabbat, an awesome volume… whoever studies it enjoys it immensely". R. Yehoshua of Ostrów praised the book: "The holy words of Rabbeinu entice every single Jew to serve G-d" (Or Yekarot by R. Sh. Ch. Porush, II, 175).
[6], 70, 70-108, [1]; 12, 64 leaves. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and light wear. Dampstains. Worming to inner margins of several leaves. Tears to title page, affecting text and border with some loss, repaired with paper (losses replaced with photocopy). Tear to upper part of title page of part II, slightly affecting border, repaired. Minor tears and damage to middle of book and final three leaves (mostly not affecting text), repaired. New binding.
The four leaves at the end of part II (afterword and indexes) are very scarce, and are not included in many copies.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 422.

Likutei Moharan Tinyana, by R. Nachman of Breslov. Mohyliv-Podilskyi, 1811. First edition.
Likutei Moharan Tinyana contains the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov, from 1808-1810 – from the day the first part of Likutei Moharan was published (Ostroh 1808), until his passing on Sukkot 1810. The book was compiled and brought to print by his close disciple R. Natan of Breslov (Moharnat) within the year of mourning following the passing of R. Nachman.
In his foreword, R. Natan writes: "And these are his later teachings, which he continued innovating and revealing after his book was completed. And what we heard from him from that day until his passing, is recorded in this book".
In his memoirs in Yemei Moharnat, R. Natan describes the publishing of this book at length. Already in the initial days following the publication of the first part, R. Nachman asserted: "We must compose another book, which will be even finer and more beautiful than the first one". Upon revealing a new Torah thought, R. Nachman informed R. Natan: "This will be in the second book". R. Natan further relates of all the hardships and obstacles he encountered while publishing this book, "until the printing was finally completed in the summer 1811… and I brought the finished books to Uman for the first Rosh Hashanah following R. Nachman's passing - many saw and rejoiced".
"Rhymes from the writings of Rabbenu" was printed on the verso of the title page.
The first part of this composition was printed in the lifetime of R. Nachman, who expressed effusive praise for his book and its power to confer holiness and purity on whoever studies it, saying that the book can grant a person superior intellect, since it contains exceptional and profound wisdom, and that studying the book could influence a person to complete repentance (Chayei Moharan, 347, 349). He informed his disciple R. Natan: "You know a little, but more so should you believe, in the magnitude of this book's greatness and holiness" (Chayei Moharan, 369). R. Nachman also described the great importance of buying this book, asserting that every person should endeavor to purchase the book, and that anyone who could not afford it, should sell the pillow from under his head to buy the book (Chayei Moharan, 349). He prophesized that in the future, the book would be in high demand and reprinted many times over (ibid.). Furthermore, R. Nachman declared that just having his book in the house is very beneficial for protection of the house and possessions and he actually urged wealthy people to buy his book as a safeguard for their fortune (Chayei Moharan, 355).
[2], 58 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and tears to title page, affecting text. Light wear to several other leaves. Worming, affecting text. Signatures of "Aharon David Wodzislawski" on title page and subsequent leaf. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 286.

Ahavat Shalom, Chassidic discourses on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager of Kosov – founder of the Vizhnitz and Kosov Chassidic dynasties. Lviv, [1833]. First edition.
Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager (1768-1826, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, 98), was the son of R. Yaakov Koppel Chassid, cantor in the Beit Midrash of the Baal Shem Tov and member of his inner circle of disciples. He was the disciple of the early Chassidic masters R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna. In 1802, after the passing of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna, he began leading his own court.
In the foreword, the author’s son-in-law, R. Gershon of Rozdol, writes that much of his father-in-law’s teachings are focused on three matters: the holiness of Shabbat, giving charity and Tikkun HaBrit. The book was compiled by R. Menachem Mendel's disciple – R. Chaim Nata of Lantshin, who writes in his preface: "I heard these teachings from him on Friday nights and during the Shabbat morning meal, as well as when he would take leave of his visitors while discussing halacha, and brief thoughts conveyed during Seuda Shelishit… and I elaborated on them in my own words…when I was unsure of the proper intent… I intentionally used language which is open to interpretation, and each reader can use his own judgement…".
Signatures and inscriptions on the title page and endpapers.
[4], 131 leaves. 34 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dark stains to several leaves. Wear to some leaves. Worming to title page and several other leaves. Original leather binding, torn and worn.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 18. False imprint for: Lemberg, 1802. See: Avraham Yaari, The Printing Press of Rebbetzin Yehudit Rosanes in Lviv, Kiryat Sefer (17, 1940, p. 107).