Or Olam - Fourth Light - HaDerech HaTov VehaYashar (the good and straight path), a long poem composed of good practices and laws, briefly summarizing the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch and the 613 commandments, by R. Meir Margolies, rabbi of the Lviv region and Ostroh, author of Meir Netivim. Polonne, [1795]. First edition.
The Meir Netivim was a prolific author in both revealed and esoteric realms of the Torah, in halachah and in homily. After his passing, his writings were arranged and published by his sons. The series of books was entitled Or Olam: Responsa Meir Netivim - Or Olam, two parts - First Light and Second Light (Polonne, 1791-1792); Sod Yachin UBoaz - Or Olam, Third Light, his will with many profound kabbalistic and Chassidic matters (Ostroh, 1794); and this book, HaDerech HaTov VehaYashar, the Fourth Light of the Or Olam series.
This composition was written by the author in response to a request by his son R. Shaul Margolies that he briefly summarizes the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch. R. Meir wrote a long acrostic poem, in alphabetical order, forming also his name Meir and the name of his son Shaul. The poem contains all the laws and practices of the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch and the 613 commandments.
The author, R. Meir Margolies (ca. 1707?-1790), a prominent rabbi in his times, was a leading disciple of the Baal Shem Tov, and one of the first to cleave to him, even before the Baal Shem Tov became famous. R. Meir is considered a "colleague-disciple" of the Baal Shem Tov and mentions him in several places as "my teacher" and "my friend".
26, 29-40 leaves. Lacking 2 leaves: 27-28. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Marginal wear and minor tears to several leaves. Open tears affecting text to leaves 23-24, 33. Worming affecting text to leaves 29-34. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings and text in several places. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 169.

Raza Meheimna, kabbalistic secrets on the Hebrew alphabet, by the kabbalist R. Yitzchak Eizek HaLevi of Zuravitz (Żurawica). Lviv, [1791]. First edition
The author, R. Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi (1735-1783), was a shochet and holy kabbalist. In the approbations, he is described as a hidden Tzaddik. The Yismach Moshe personally oversaw the publication of his book Raza Meheimna.
[4], 73 leaves. 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Mold stains to final leaf. Tears to title page (slightly affecting text) and to margins of many other leaves, repaired. Marginal wear and creases. Worming. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 535.

Or HaMeir, Chassidic and kabbalistic homiletics and allusions on the Torah, the Megillot and festivals, by Rebbe Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir. [Korets, 1798]. First edition.
Or HaMeir is one of the first Chassidic books, and contains teachings of the Baal Shem Tov. The author, R. Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir was one of the foremost disciples of the Maggid of Mezeritch, and a close disciple of R. Yaakov Yosef of Polonne, R. Nachum of Chernobyl, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev and R. Pinchas of Korets.
Incomplete copy. 58, 61-80, [2]; 40, 42-52, 55-98, 101-120; 64 leaves. Lacking 3 leaves: [2] leaves at beginning (title page and leaf of approbations), and leaf 41 of second sequence. Approx. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Fair condition. Many stains, including dark stains. Wear. Worming and tears, affecting text (significant worming to first and final leaves), repaired in part with paper. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 24.

Or HaMeir, Chassidic essays on the Torah, by Rebbe Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir. Poritsk (Pavlivka): Shlomo ben Chanina, 1815. Two variants.
Two variants of the same edition. The first one features the original title page, indicating the place and year of printing and the name of the printer, with approbations on the verso. On the title page of the second copy, the place of printing was replaced with the word "in Korets" in large bold letters. Instead of the name of the printer, the following appears: "Published by… R. Avraham Yitzchak bookseller of Zhovkva", with a chronogram for the year 1787. The approbations on verso were omitted.
Inscriptions, signatures and stamps in the first copy.
Two copies. [1], 147, 48 leaves. 23.5 cm. Both copies are in overall good condition. Stains and minor wear. Copy 1: dark stains, wear and wormhole to title page. Dampstains to several leaves. Copy 2: worming in several places, affecting text. New leather bindings (non-uniform).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 27.

Ginzei Yosef, essays of ethics, homiletics, Chassidut and Kabbalah on the Torah portions, with novellae on tractates Berachot, Shabbat, Pesachim and Sukkah, by R. Yosef Bloch Rabbi of Alesk (Olesko). Lviv, 1792. First edition. With approbations by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Zusha of Anipoli, R. Yaakov Shimshon of Shepetovka, R. Avraham Moshe of Pshevorsk and others.
The author, R. Yosef Bloch (1724-1790), was a close associate of the Maggid of Mezeritch. Rabbi of Alesk and maggid in Satanov (Sataniv). He was renowned in the Chassidic world for his book Ginzei Yosef, one of the first Chassidic books.
Copy of Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel Shapiro of Drohobych. Many of his stamps on the title page and other leaves.
Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel Shapiro (1864-1924), grandson of Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. Served as rebbe in Drohobych. He immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1922.
[4], 98; 20 leaves. Lacking four final leaves (21-24). 33 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains on some leaves. Wear. Open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. Minor worming, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 110.