Be'er Moshe, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Moshe Elyakim Beri'a Hopstein of Kozhnitz. [Lviv, 1858]. First edition.
The author, Rebbe Moshe Elyakim Beri'a (1757?-1828), was a close disciple of his father, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, and of R. Zusha of Anipoli. In this book, as well as in his other works, he quotes extensively thoughts and traditions which he received from his father and other prominent Chassidic leaders.
[1], 188 leaves. 25.5 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming affecting text (significant worming to several leaves, with tears resulting from worming). Stamp and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 74.

Beit Yisrael, Chassidic homiletics on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov - "Sar Beit HaZohar". [Lviv, 1834]. First edition.
The book Beit Yisrael comprises a compilation of sermons following the order of the weekly Torah portions (skipping many portions), delivered at unknown dates. The book was printed about three years after the passing of the author, the sermons being edited by R. Yosef HaKohen Rappaport, who also published R. Tzvi Hirsh's other writings. R. Yosef Rappaport was the son-in-law of R. Yechiel Michel, R. Tzvi Hirsh's only son, who died in his father's lifetime.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831), was known by the name "Sar Beit HaZohar" due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. From a young age, he was renowned as an outstanding genius whose knowledge encompassed all facets of the Torah.
[1], 32; 31-34, [1] leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. Title page trimmed, with damage to text (on upper and left side). Several other leaves trimmed close to text (with loss of last line of text on final leaf). New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 86.

Daat Kedoshim, kabbalah and Chassidut, by Rebbe Yehuda Tzvi [Eichenstein] rabbi of Rozdil. Lviv, 1848. First edition.
The author, Rebbe Yehuda Tzvi Eichenstein (1791-1847) was a prominent rebbe of the Zidichov dynasty. The book was published by Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam of Shinova, son-in-law of the author.
Signature on title page (slightly trimmed) and leaf 2.
[2], 77 leaves. 23.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Extensive worming (particularly to lower margins), affecting text. Leaves trimmed, affecting headings of several leaves. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 133.

Midrash Rabba, with the Matnot Kehunah commentary and Perush Maharya - a kabbalistic and Chassidic commentary by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Eichenstein of Zidichov. Lviv, 1874-1875. First edition. Four volumes.
The sons of the author write in their foreword that although publishing the author's commentary on the Torah portions would appear to take precedence, they are first publishing his commentary on the Midrash, in accordance with his will.
Four volumes. Vol. I: [4], 136 leaves. Vol. II: [2], 67; 54 leaves. Lacking [1] final leaf. Extra copy of leaf 11. Vol. III: [2], 91, 26 leaves. Leaves 91 of first sequence and 1 of second sequence bound out of order. Vol. IV: [2], 136 leaves. Approx. 34 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Tears, including open tears to several leaves, affecting text. Worming to several leaves. Leaves trimmed close to text, slightly affecting text in several places. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 336.

Bat Ayin on the Torah, by Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1847]. First edition.
This book is a classic text of Chassidic thought and contains the holiness of Eretz Israel. It was written by the disciples of the author, but it was carefully edited by Rebbe Avraham Dov after Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl instructed him to print it. The first edition of the book was printed specifically in Eretz Israel and not in the Diaspora, according to the instructions of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhyn, as written in the publisher's preface. The Zhitomir edition (1869) contains several additional lines in the author's introduction, where he writes that the holiness of Eretz Israel is included in his book: "I called this book Bat Ayin, since that title has the same numerical value as my name… and because I have included the holiness of the Holy Land in my writings, and the land is referred to as being under the constant scrutiny of G-d's watchful eyes" (ayin in Hebrew).
Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl writes in his approbation to the 1869 edition: "I hereby… bless… anyone who buys this book at full price, with success in all their dealings".
Signature on the title page of R. Chaim Yaakov Klapholtz, Jerusalem Torah scholar, author of Ikvei Chaim on the Talmud and Poskim.
[2], 125, [1] leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming to first and final leaves. Signature and pen inscriptions. New leather binding.
Including final leaf with list of subscribers from Eretz Israel, not present in some copies. This leaf serves as historical documentation of the members of the Chassidic settlement in Jerusalem, Safed, Tiberias and Hebron in the mid-19th century.
Sh. HaLevi, no. 38; Stefansky Chassidut, no. 103.