Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
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Sefer HaAgudah, halachic rulings resulting from each topic in the Talmudic tractates, by R. Alexander Suslin HaKohen. Kraków: Isaac Prostitz, 1571. First edition.
Copy of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, with his handwritten ownership inscription on the front endpaper, and his stamps on the title page. Trimmed ownership inscriptions at top of title page.
Kvittel inscription on title page.
Signature on back endpaper, followed by birth records from the 1760s.
Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura (d. 1883), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. Renowned as a prominent collector of early manuscripts and books.
Stamps of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak.
4; 250 leaves. 28 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains, including dampstains. Significant worming to many leaves, affecting text. Open tears to title page, repaired with paper. Detached leaves and gatherings. Leaves trimmed close to headings in several places. Binding damaged and detached, with worming.
Copy of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, with his handwritten ownership inscription on the front endpaper, and his stamps on the title page. Trimmed ownership inscriptions at top of title page.
Kvittel inscription on title page.
Signature on back endpaper, followed by birth records from the 1760s.
Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura (d. 1883), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. Renowned as a prominent collector of early manuscripts and books.
Stamps of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak.
4; 250 leaves. 28 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains, including dampstains. Significant worming to many leaves, affecting text. Open tears to title page, repaired with paper. Detached leaves and gatherings. Leaves trimmed close to headings in several places. Binding damaged and detached, with worming.
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![Responsa of R. Betzalel Ashkenazi, author of Shitah Mekubetzet. Venice: Matteo Zanetti and Comino Presegno, [1595]. First edi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale81b-public/366.jpg "Responsa of Rabbi Betzalel Ashkenazi - Venice, 1595 - First Edition")
Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
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Responsa of R. Betzalel Ashkenazi, author of Shitah Mekubetzet. Venice: Matteo Zanetti and Comino Presegno, [1595]. First edition.
Signature of R. "Yitzchak Chai Lombroso" in Sephardic script at the top of the title page - presumably R. Yitzchak Chai Lombroso the second, Tunisian Torah scholar in the second half of the 18th century (d. 1799).
Stamps of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak.
[1], 2-114 leaves. 28.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Dampstains to some leaves. Wear and tears. Worming, affecting text in many places. Inscriptions on title page and final page (covered with paper). Marginal paper repairs to some leaves. Old binding (non-original).
Signature of R. "Yitzchak Chai Lombroso" in Sephardic script at the top of the title page - presumably R. Yitzchak Chai Lombroso the second, Tunisian Torah scholar in the second half of the 18th century (d. 1799).
Stamps of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak.
[1], 2-114 leaves. 28.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Dampstains to some leaves. Wear and tears. Worming, affecting text in many places. Inscriptions on title page and final page (covered with paper). Marginal paper repairs to some leaves. Old binding (non-original).
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
Opening: $500
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Shaarei Dura, halachic rulings on the laws of kashrut, by R. Yitzchak HaLevi of Dura (Düren), with the commentary and glosses of R. Shlomo Luria (the Maharshal). Basel: Konrad Waldkirch, [1599]. First edition of the commentary and glosses of the Maharshal ("Mechonot" edition).
Signatures and inscriptions in early Ashkenazic script (from the time of the printing) on the title page and following leaf. Copy of Rebbe Elazar HaLevi Rosenfeld of Oshpitzin (Oświęcim; 1861-1943), youngest son-in-law of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, with his stamps.
Shaarei Dura, composed in the 13th century, is one of the most important works on the laws of Kashrut, and is quoted extensively by both the Beit Yosef and the Rama. Until the printing of the Shulchan Aruch, Shaarei Dura was the primary Ashkenazic work on the laws of Kashrut.
This is the sixth edition of this work (first printed in Krakow, 1534). Since each edition of Shaarei Dura was printed based on a different manuscript, all the editions published in the 16th century are in effect first editions. This is also the first edition of the commentary and glosses of the Maharshal.
• Bound with:
Maamar Yayin HaMeshumar, kabbalistic essays on the severity of drinking Stam Yeinam (wine possessed or touched by a non-Jew) and shaving, by the kabbalist R. Natan Shapiro of Krakow-Jerusalem. [Venice, 1660]. First edition.
Signatures on the title page and following leaf.
Stamps of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak in both books.
Shaarei Dura: 99 leaves. Maamar Yayin HaMeshumar: [8], 38 leaves. Approx. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dark dampstains. Worming, affecting text. Open tears to title pages and other leaves, affecting borders and text (paper repair to first title page). Old binding, with damage and worming.
Signatures and inscriptions in early Ashkenazic script (from the time of the printing) on the title page and following leaf. Copy of Rebbe Elazar HaLevi Rosenfeld of Oshpitzin (Oświęcim; 1861-1943), youngest son-in-law of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, with his stamps.
Shaarei Dura, composed in the 13th century, is one of the most important works on the laws of Kashrut, and is quoted extensively by both the Beit Yosef and the Rama. Until the printing of the Shulchan Aruch, Shaarei Dura was the primary Ashkenazic work on the laws of Kashrut.
This is the sixth edition of this work (first printed in Krakow, 1534). Since each edition of Shaarei Dura was printed based on a different manuscript, all the editions published in the 16th century are in effect first editions. This is also the first edition of the commentary and glosses of the Maharshal.
• Bound with:
Maamar Yayin HaMeshumar, kabbalistic essays on the severity of drinking Stam Yeinam (wine possessed or touched by a non-Jew) and shaving, by the kabbalist R. Natan Shapiro of Krakow-Jerusalem. [Venice, 1660]. First edition.
Signatures on the title page and following leaf.
Stamps of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak in both books.
Shaarei Dura: 99 leaves. Maamar Yayin HaMeshumar: [8], 38 leaves. Approx. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dark dampstains. Worming, affecting text. Open tears to title pages and other leaves, affecting borders and text (paper repair to first title page). Old binding, with damage and worming.
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
Opening: $500
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Sifrei HaLevushim, by R. Mordechai Yoffe. Four parts: Levush HaTechelet and Levush HaChur - Orach Chaim; Levush Ateret Zahav - Yoreh De'ah; Levush HaButz VehaArgaman - Even HaEzer; Levush Ir Shushan - Choshen Mishpat. Venice: Giovanni Cajon for Bragadini, 1620.
Complete set of the Levush on all four parts of Shulchan Aruch, in three volumes. Separate title page for each part.
Ownership inscriptions and signatures on title pages.
Gloss in Sephardic script (trimmed) on p. 7a of first volume.
Stamp of R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau of Kornitz, father of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak in Levush HaButz VehaArgaman.
Three volumes. Vol. I (Levush HaTechelet and Levush HaChur): 201, [2] leaves. Vol. II (Levush Ateret Zahav): 148, [2] leaves. Vol. III (Levush HaButz VehaArgaman and Levush Ir Shushan): 87; 162, [2] leaves. Approx. 33 cm. Overall fair condition. Some leaves in vol. III in fair-poor condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains (many leaves of vol. III with large dampstains and traces of past dampness). Extensive worming (significant worming in some places, particularly in vol. III), affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Open tears, affecting text, repaired with paper. Marginal tears and open tears to title pages of vols. I and III, repaired with paper. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New bindings.
Complete set of the Levush on all four parts of Shulchan Aruch, in three volumes. Separate title page for each part.
Ownership inscriptions and signatures on title pages.
Gloss in Sephardic script (trimmed) on p. 7a of first volume.
Stamp of R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau of Kornitz, father of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak in Levush HaButz VehaArgaman.
Three volumes. Vol. I (Levush HaTechelet and Levush HaChur): 201, [2] leaves. Vol. II (Levush Ateret Zahav): 148, [2] leaves. Vol. III (Levush HaButz VehaArgaman and Levush Ir Shushan): 87; 162, [2] leaves. Approx. 33 cm. Overall fair condition. Some leaves in vol. III in fair-poor condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains (many leaves of vol. III with large dampstains and traces of past dampness). Extensive worming (significant worming in some places, particularly in vol. III), affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Open tears, affecting text, repaired with paper. Marginal tears and open tears to title pages of vols. I and III, repaired with paper. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New bindings.
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
Opening: $300
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Kesef Nivchar, homiletics following the order of the Torah portions, by R. Yoshiyahu Pinto. Venice: Giovanni Cajon for Pietro & Lorenzo Bragadin, 1621.
The author, R. Yoshiyahu Pinto, author of Perush HaRif on Ein Yaakov, was a leading Syrian Torah scholar, disciple and mechutan of R. Chaim Vital.
Pieces of paper with the printed inscription: "Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak, Eretz Israel", pasted to title page and final page.
202, [8] leaves. 29.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming (significant worming in several places), affecting text. Marginal open tears to title page and leaf 2, repaired with paper. Minor open tear to one leaf, affecting text. Paper repairs in several places. Old leather binding, with significant damage and worming.
The author, R. Yoshiyahu Pinto, author of Perush HaRif on Ein Yaakov, was a leading Syrian Torah scholar, disciple and mechutan of R. Chaim Vital.
Pieces of paper with the printed inscription: "Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak, Eretz Israel", pasted to title page and final page.
202, [8] leaves. 29.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming (significant worming in several places), affecting text. Marginal open tears to title page and leaf 2, repaired with paper. Minor open tear to one leaf, affecting text. Paper repairs in several places. Old leather binding, with significant damage and worming.
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
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Responsa Noda BiYehuda, Mahadura Kama, Parts I and II, by R. Yechezkel HaLevi Segal Landau Rabbi of Prague. Prague, [1776-1777]. First edition. Separate title page for Part II.
The book was printed in stages, beginning in Adar 1776 and ending in Tevet 1777.
At the top of the title page, ownership inscription of R. Gavriel HaKohen Adler (1788-1859), rabbi of Mühringen and Oberdorf am Ipf, brother of R. Natan HaKohen Adler, Chief Rabbi of the British Empire.
Stamp of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak on title page.
[2], 86, [9] leaves; [1], 157 leaves. 32.5 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming. Tears (including open tears), repaired with paper. Margins reinforced with paper, with slight damage to text. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions. Late glosses (in ballpen). Old binding, damaged, with worming. Spine partially detached.
The book was printed in stages, beginning in Adar 1776 and ending in Tevet 1777.
At the top of the title page, ownership inscription of R. Gavriel HaKohen Adler (1788-1859), rabbi of Mühringen and Oberdorf am Ipf, brother of R. Natan HaKohen Adler, Chief Rabbi of the British Empire.
Stamp of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak on title page.
[2], 86, [9] leaves; [1], 157 leaves. 32.5 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming. Tears (including open tears), repaired with paper. Margins reinforced with paper, with slight damage to text. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions. Late glosses (in ballpen). Old binding, damaged, with worming. Spine partially detached.
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![Or HaChaim, on the Five Books of the Torah, by R. Chaim ben Attar - the Or HaChaim HaKadosh. Zhovkva, [1799]. Separate title](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale81b-public/371.jpg "Or HaChaim - Zhovkva, 1799 - Signatures")
Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
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Or HaChaim, on the Five Books of the Torah, by R. Chaim ben Attar - the Or HaChaim HaKadosh. Zhovkva, [1799].
Separate title page for each chumash.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of R. Zalman Simcha Traub Rabbi of Keidan (grandfather of R. Yaakov Landau's wife) on the first title page and front endpaper.
Brief handwritten gloss on p. 41a of Vayikra.
Handwritten inscriptions on back endpaper.
Stamps of R. Yaakov Landau from his tenures as rabbi of Libau (Liepāja, Latvia) and Bnei Brak on the endpapers and title pages.
[2], 70; 66; 54; 56; 39 leaves. Divisional title pages. First title page printed in red and black. 22 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text (significant damage to some leaves). Open tears to title page, affecting text on verso (partially repaired with paper), and open tear to final leaf, affecting text, repaired with paper (with handwritten replacement). Handwritten inscriptions. Binding damaged and detached, with worming.
Separate title page for each chumash.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of R. Zalman Simcha Traub Rabbi of Keidan (grandfather of R. Yaakov Landau's wife) on the first title page and front endpaper.
Brief handwritten gloss on p. 41a of Vayikra.
Handwritten inscriptions on back endpaper.
Stamps of R. Yaakov Landau from his tenures as rabbi of Libau (Liepāja, Latvia) and Bnei Brak on the endpapers and title pages.
[2], 70; 66; 54; 56; 39 leaves. Divisional title pages. First title page printed in red and black. 22 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text (significant damage to some leaves). Open tears to title page, affecting text on verso (partially repaired with paper), and open tear to final leaf, affecting text, repaired with paper (with handwritten replacement). Handwritten inscriptions. Binding damaged and detached, with worming.
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
Opening: $400
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Jerusalem Talmud. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1860-1867. Five parts in five volumes.
Jerusalem Talmud, with the Pnei Moshe, Mar'eh HaPanim, Korban HaEdah and Sheyarei Korban commentaries. First edition of the Pnei Moshe and Mar'eh HaPanim commentaries on Orders Zera'im-Mo'ed.
Title pages printed in red and black.
Signatures and stamps of R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau of Kornitz, and of his son - R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak.
Five volumes. Vol. I (Order Zera'im): [5], 14, 14-60; 30; 31; 24, 23-33; 33; 42; 18; 24; 18; 14; 9 leaves. Vol. II (Order Mo'ed, Part I): [2], 52, 34; 55; 61 leaves. Several leaves in tractate Eruvin bound out of sequence. Vol. III (Order Mo'ed, Part II): [1], 39; 2-31; 17, 17-23; 20; 21; 2-23; 5, 7-32; 20; 17 leaves. Lacking [1] title page of tractate Yoma. Yellow printed wrapper at beginning of volume. Vol. IV (Order Nashim): [2], 79; 45; 64; 34; 56; 51; 41 leaves. Vol. V (Order Nezikin and Tractate Niddah): [2], 33; 2-29; 2-26; 42; 31; 26; 6; 15; 9 leaves. (Tractate Makkot bound after Tractate Avoda Zara, not after Tractate Sanhedrin as listed in Bibliography of Hebrew Book). Approx. 38 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text (several places with significant worming). Tears in several places, including title page, affecting title page border, repaired with paper. Damage to borders of some title pages, due to binding. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Damage, wear and worming to bindings.
Jerusalem Talmud, with the Pnei Moshe, Mar'eh HaPanim, Korban HaEdah and Sheyarei Korban commentaries. First edition of the Pnei Moshe and Mar'eh HaPanim commentaries on Orders Zera'im-Mo'ed.
Title pages printed in red and black.
Signatures and stamps of R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau of Kornitz, and of his son - R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak.
Five volumes. Vol. I (Order Zera'im): [5], 14, 14-60; 30; 31; 24, 23-33; 33; 42; 18; 24; 18; 14; 9 leaves. Vol. II (Order Mo'ed, Part I): [2], 52, 34; 55; 61 leaves. Several leaves in tractate Eruvin bound out of sequence. Vol. III (Order Mo'ed, Part II): [1], 39; 2-31; 17, 17-23; 20; 21; 2-23; 5, 7-32; 20; 17 leaves. Lacking [1] title page of tractate Yoma. Yellow printed wrapper at beginning of volume. Vol. IV (Order Nashim): [2], 79; 45; 64; 34; 56; 51; 41 leaves. Vol. V (Order Nezikin and Tractate Niddah): [2], 33; 2-29; 2-26; 42; 31; 26; 6; 15; 9 leaves. (Tractate Makkot bound after Tractate Avoda Zara, not after Tractate Sanhedrin as listed in Bibliography of Hebrew Book). Approx. 38 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text (several places with significant worming). Tears in several places, including title page, affecting title page border, repaired with paper. Damage to borders of some title pages, due to binding. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Damage, wear and worming to bindings.
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
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Two books by the Chafetz Chaim in one volume - first editions, published anonymously:
1. Chafetz Chaim. Laws of derogatory speech and talebearing. Vilna, 1873. First edition.
2. Shemirat HaLashon (Part I), complement to the book Chafetz Chaim, words of inspiration and ethics on guarding one's tongue and Torah study. Vilna, 1876. First edition.
Stams of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak.
First books of R. Yisrael Meir HaKohen of Radin, the Chafetz Chaim, published anonymously (the author's name was printed in Russian at the foot of the title pages).
Two books in one volume. Chafetz Chaim: 5, [1], 8-81 leaves. Without [4] leaves of subscribers added in some copies. Shemirat HaLashon: [2], [5]-76; [3]-14 pages. Lacking second leaf, with approbations and list of abbreviations. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Some leaves (primarily in Shemirat HaLashon) printed on dry, brittle paper. Stains. Open tears, affecting text in several places at end of Shemirat HaLashon. Final leaf torn and detached. Stamps. Old binding, worn.
1. Chafetz Chaim. Laws of derogatory speech and talebearing. Vilna, 1873. First edition.
2. Shemirat HaLashon (Part I), complement to the book Chafetz Chaim, words of inspiration and ethics on guarding one's tongue and Torah study. Vilna, 1876. First edition.
Stams of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak.
First books of R. Yisrael Meir HaKohen of Radin, the Chafetz Chaim, published anonymously (the author's name was printed in Russian at the foot of the title pages).
Two books in one volume. Chafetz Chaim: 5, [1], 8-81 leaves. Without [4] leaves of subscribers added in some copies. Shemirat HaLashon: [2], [5]-76; [3]-14 pages. Lacking second leaf, with approbations and list of abbreviations. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Some leaves (primarily in Shemirat HaLashon) printed on dry, brittle paper. Stains. Open tears, affecting text in several places at end of Shemirat HaLashon. Final leaf torn and detached. Stamps. Old binding, worn.
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
Opening: $700
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Or HaGanuz, novellae on the Torah according to allegoric, kabbalistic and Chassidic approaches, with a second part - VeZot LiYehuda, novellae on Mishnayot "according to allegoric and kabbalistic approaches, lofty secrets", by R. Yehuda Leib HaKohen of Anipoli (Hannopil). Lviv, [1866]. First edition. Separate title page for part II.
Bound with two other books:
• Ben Porat Yosef, homilies on the Book of Bereshit, according to various approaches, with responsa, by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen Katz Rabbi of Polonne. Lviv, 1866.
• Likutei Yekarim, selections by R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid of Mezeritch, R. Menachem Mendel of Premishlan and R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov. Lviv, 1864.
The book Or HaGanuz bears approbations of great Chassidic leaders, including the only approbation to a book ever issued by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Another approbation, by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl (the Maggid of Chernobyl), extols the segulah and protective qualities of the book: "Every person should purchase this holy book for merit and excellent protection for himself and his descendants".
Stamps of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak.
Three books in one volume. Or HaGanuz: [1], 12; 84; 33 leaves. Ben Porat Yosef: 106 leaves. Likutei Yekarim: [32] leaves. Lacking [4] leaves in middle ([14]-[17]). 25 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, slightly affecting text. Marginal tears to title page and several other leaves (including open tears), slightly affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions. Old binding, with damage and worming.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 21.
Bound with two other books:
• Ben Porat Yosef, homilies on the Book of Bereshit, according to various approaches, with responsa, by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen Katz Rabbi of Polonne. Lviv, 1866.
• Likutei Yekarim, selections by R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid of Mezeritch, R. Menachem Mendel of Premishlan and R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov. Lviv, 1864.
The book Or HaGanuz bears approbations of great Chassidic leaders, including the only approbation to a book ever issued by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Another approbation, by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl (the Maggid of Chernobyl), extols the segulah and protective qualities of the book: "Every person should purchase this holy book for merit and excellent protection for himself and his descendants".
Stamps of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak.
Three books in one volume. Or HaGanuz: [1], 12; 84; 33 leaves. Ben Porat Yosef: 106 leaves. Likutei Yekarim: [32] leaves. Lacking [4] leaves in middle ([14]-[17]). 25 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, slightly affecting text. Marginal tears to title page and several other leaves (including open tears), slightly affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions. Old binding, with damage and worming.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 21.
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
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Seraf Pri Etz Chaim, commentary to the book Pri Etz Chaim - kabbalah of the Arizal, by R. Moshe Shoham Rabbi of Dolyna, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. Czernowitz (Chernivtsi), 1866. First edition. With approbations by prominent Chassidic leaders, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta, R. Yitzchak of Radvil, the Divrei Chaim of Sanz and the rebbes of Ruzhin.
The presence of this book in one's home is considered a protection, as R. Yehuda Tzvi Steg Rabbi of Skolye asserts in his approbation to the book Imrei Shoham: "It is a great mitzva for this book to be found in Jewish homes, and it serves as a wonderful protection for the home, since he was a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov".
Stamp of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak in both volumes.
[5], 83, 83-149 leaves. Approx. 27 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (some leaves with many stains). Worming to inner margins of some leaves. Small tear to final leaf, slightly affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Old binding, with damage and worming.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 594.
The presence of this book in one's home is considered a protection, as R. Yehuda Tzvi Steg Rabbi of Skolye asserts in his approbation to the book Imrei Shoham: "It is a great mitzva for this book to be found in Jewish homes, and it serves as a wonderful protection for the home, since he was a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov".
Stamp of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak in both volumes.
[5], 83, 83-149 leaves. Approx. 27 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (some leaves with many stains). Worming to inner margins of some leaves. Small tear to final leaf, slightly affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Old binding, with damage and worming.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 594.
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
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Two books printed in Zhitomir, bound together:
• Yesod Yosef, ethics based on kabbalah, by the kabbalist R. Yosef Yoske Rabbi of Dubno. Zhitomir, 1867. Second edition.
• She'erit Yisrael, Chassidic essays on the festivals and Torah portions, and various topics on worship of G-d and fundaments of Chassidut, by Rebbe Yisrael Dov Ber of Vilednik (Novi Velidnyky). Zhitomir, 1867. Second edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 545.
In his approbation to Yesod Yosef, Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl encourages to buy the book, promising that whoever studies it will be blessed both in spiritual and material matters, with sons, life and abundant sustenance.
In the second book, stamps of Rebbe Pinchas Rabinowitz of Kontikoziva (Pribuzhany; 1861-1926), successor of his father Rebbe Yitzchak Yoel of Linitz and outstanding Torah scholar.
A piece of paper is enclosed, with a dedication handwritten by R. Avraham Yechezkel Arlozorov (d. 1900), rabbi of Kharkov, leading Russian rabbi in his times and prominent Chabad rabbi. Stamp of R. Yaakov Landau on the paper.
Stamps of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak in both books.
Yesod Yosef: [1], 74, [1] leaves. Final leaf (errata) not listed in Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. She'erit Yisrael: [4], 51 leaves. Lacking final leaf (present in some copies only). Leaves [3]-[4] (publisher's foreword) not listed in Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. 20 cm. Yesod Yosef in good condition: Stains. Tears and worming to title page and following leaf, affecting text and border. Minor tears and worming to other leaves. She'erit Yisrael in fair-good condition: Stains, including dark, significant stains to several leaves. Minor marginal open tear to title page, slightly affecting border. Worming, slightly affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions. Old binding.
• Yesod Yosef, ethics based on kabbalah, by the kabbalist R. Yosef Yoske Rabbi of Dubno. Zhitomir, 1867. Second edition.
• She'erit Yisrael, Chassidic essays on the festivals and Torah portions, and various topics on worship of G-d and fundaments of Chassidut, by Rebbe Yisrael Dov Ber of Vilednik (Novi Velidnyky). Zhitomir, 1867. Second edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 545.
In his approbation to Yesod Yosef, Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl encourages to buy the book, promising that whoever studies it will be blessed both in spiritual and material matters, with sons, life and abundant sustenance.
In the second book, stamps of Rebbe Pinchas Rabinowitz of Kontikoziva (Pribuzhany; 1861-1926), successor of his father Rebbe Yitzchak Yoel of Linitz and outstanding Torah scholar.
A piece of paper is enclosed, with a dedication handwritten by R. Avraham Yechezkel Arlozorov (d. 1900), rabbi of Kharkov, leading Russian rabbi in his times and prominent Chabad rabbi. Stamp of R. Yaakov Landau on the paper.
Stamps of R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak in both books.
Yesod Yosef: [1], 74, [1] leaves. Final leaf (errata) not listed in Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. She'erit Yisrael: [4], 51 leaves. Lacking final leaf (present in some copies only). Leaves [3]-[4] (publisher's foreword) not listed in Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. 20 cm. Yesod Yosef in good condition: Stains. Tears and worming to title page and following leaf, affecting text and border. Minor tears and worming to other leaves. She'erit Yisrael in fair-good condition: Stains, including dark, significant stains to several leaves. Minor marginal open tear to title page, slightly affecting border. Worming, slightly affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions. Old binding.
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