Manuscript, commentary on Tosefta Tractates Pesachim, Rosh Hashana, Yoma and Moed Katan, by R. Yitzchak Aharon of Mezeritch and Jerusalem, author of Perishat Yitzchak Aharon. [Jerusalem, ca. 1850s-1860s].
Manuscript handwritten by the author (with deletions and emendations). Three columns on each page. The text of the Tosefta occupies the center of the page, and is flanked on each side by the Perishat Aharon and Derishat Yitzchak (titled Derishat Yitzchak ben Meir on some pages) commentaries. This manuscript was not published.
The author, R. Yitzchak Aharon of Mezeritch (1799-1880), outstanding Torah scholar who immigrated to Jerusalem in ca. 1840s. Prolific author on many parts of the Torah, he left behind a few printed works (Pnei Yitzchak Aharon, Perishat Yitzchak and Perishat Aharon), and many manuscripts, including the present work.
[75] leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Marginal wear and open tears, affecting text on some leaves. All leaves detached.

Thick manuscript volume, responsa by R. Yoel Ze'ev Wolf Glatstein Rabbi of Helmetz (Kráľovský Chlmec). Ca. 1910s-1920s.
Manuscript handwritten by the author, with emendations and additions. The author's full signature appears at the end of many responsa. Most of this composition was published in Nachalat Yoel Ze'ev, two parts (Brooklyn, 1988-1990).
A kvittel written in Helmetz was found between the leaves of the manuscript.
R. Yoel Ze'ev Wolf Glatstein (ca. 1872 – Sivan 1944), rabbi of Helmetz and the surrounding villages. A leading Torah scholar of the generation, to whom many contemporary rabbis addressed their halachic queries.
[6], 407 leaves (approx. 800 written pages; several blank leaves). 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Loose leaves and gatherings. Some tears (repaired with tape). Original binding, damaged, without spine.

Segulot and cures for a time of epidemic – handwritten by the author, R. Chaim Vital. [Turn of the 17th century].
Leaf written on both sides, two columns per page. Over 160 lines handwritten by R. Chaim Vital. Fragment of a composition on segulot and cures authored by R. Chaim Vital, part III, sections 70-78.
On the second page, there is a long section, covering over half the page, entitled: "Times of Epidemic". This section contains many recommendations and segulot to be saved from an epidemic, including prayers, Holy Names, Kabbalistic Kavanot, as well as practical recommendations. One of the kabbalistic segulot quoted in the name of the Arizal is to recite the verse "VaAni Ashir Uzecha…" three times, back and forth.
Some of the practical recommendations he brings are to remain confined indoors, to maintain distance from other people, and to make every effort to keep in good spirits, while avoiding worry and despondency.
The first page contains segulot and cures for various illnesses and problems.
R. Chaim Vital (1542-1620), holy kabbalist, foremost disciple and transmitter of the teachings of the holy Arizal. The writings of R. Chaim Vital are the fundaments of the Arizal's teachings which were disseminated in later generations. Although the Arizal authorized only R. Chaim Vital to write and explain his teachings, compositions written by his other disciples exist as well. The leading kabbalists of subsequent generations constantly stressed that R. Chaim Vital is the supreme authority for explaining the Ari's teachings and warned not to rely on the writings of any other disciple. R. Chaim Vital himself writes in the preface to his book Etz Chaim: "Know that from the day my teacher began to reveal this wisdom, I did not leave him even for a moment. And any writings you may find in his name, which differ from that which I have written in this book, is a definite error since they did not comprehend his words…". R. Chaim Vital attempted to limit spreading the Arizal's teachings and instructed to bury many of his writings on the Arizal's teachings. His writings were published only after his passing, in various forms and redactions. The books he wrote of the Arizal's teachings include: Etz Chaim, Shemona She'arim, Otzrot Chaim, Adam Yashar, Derech Etz Chaim, Pri Etz Chaim, Shaarei Kedusha, and more.
The book of cures by R. Chaim Vital is known by several titles: Sefer HaPe'ulot, Taalumot Chochma, Sefer Kabbalah Maasit, Sefer HaRefuot, Refuot U'Segulot. It was not printed together with the rest of his writings. Over the years, only a few sections were printed in books of segulot and cures. Recently, it has been printed in full (Sefer HaPe'ulot, Modiin Illit, 2010).
[1] leaf (2 written pages, over 160 autograph lines). 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor wear.

Letter handwritten and signed by R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz (Grodzisk Wielkopolski). Iyar 1870. Yiddish and some Hebrew.
The letter, which discusses bringing a book to print (presumably his son's book), is addressed to his son R. Tzvi Hirsh Guttmacher Rabbi of Pleschen (Pleszew). The letter begins with blessings: "An abundance of blessing and success for my son R. Tzvi", and concludes with blessings and his full signature: "Your father who longs that this be a time of mercy to fulfill our wishes – G-d's salvation is like the blink of an eye – Eli. son of R. Sh., rabbi of Greiditz".
R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz (1796-1875), disciple of R. Akiva Eger. Rabbi of Pleschen and Greiditz. Renowned in his later years as a wonder-worker.
His son R. Tzvi Hirsh Guttmacher, who succeeded him as rabbi of Pleschen, passed away childless in his lifetime. His father published his books Nachalat Tzvi and Ken Meforeshet.
[1] leaf. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases. Open tear to upper corner, not affecting text.