Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Pri Ha-Aretz Al Parashiyot Ha-Torah by Rabbi Menachem Mendel from Vitebsk. Kapust, [1814]. First edition.
“His holy words from every Shabbat… compiled by Rabbi Elazar Zussman… this came to us from him and we added what we found, the holy words of… Rabbi Dov Ber Of Mezritch from Parashat Bereshit…”
[9] additional leaves missing from the end of this copy, among which were letters sent by the author from Tiberius to Russia and the approbation from Rabbi Moshe son of Rabbi Israel from Kapust.
[2], 27 leaves, 19.5cm. Fair condition. Stains of dampness and foxing. Rebound.
“His holy words from every Shabbat… compiled by Rabbi Elazar Zussman… this came to us from him and we added what we found, the holy words of… Rabbi Dov Ber Of Mezritch from Parashat Bereshit…”
[9] additional leaves missing from the end of this copy, among which were letters sent by the author from Tiberius to Russia and the approbation from Rabbi Moshe son of Rabbi Israel from Kapust.
[2], 27 leaves, 19.5cm. Fair condition. Stains of dampness and foxing. Rebound.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Sefer Noam Elimelech, on the Torah, by Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk, with wills by the author (Hanhagot Ha-Adam). Polnea, approbations by rabbis of Polnea and Minkovitch, [1814].
An ancient faded signature "Pinchas --- --- ---". Ownership inscription in Rashi script. Ink-stamps of Rabbi "Yechiel Zvi Margaliot, Jerusalem" [Rabbi Hirsch Krainiker, of Karlin Chassidim in Jerusalem in the mid 1840's].
[105] leaves, 20.5cm. Bluish-greenish paper, good-fair condition, restored damages to title page and other leaves. Slight moth damages. Elaborate new binding.
An ancient faded signature "Pinchas --- --- ---". Ownership inscription in Rashi script. Ink-stamps of Rabbi "Yechiel Zvi Margaliot, Jerusalem" [Rabbi Hirsch Krainiker, of Karlin Chassidim in Jerusalem in the mid 1840's].
[105] leaves, 20.5cm. Bluish-greenish paper, good-fair condition, restored damages to title page and other leaves. Slight moth damages. Elaborate new binding.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $1,800
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Siddur Tikkun Shabbat, prayers for the whole year and for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, viduyim, anthologies on repentance and fear of Heaven, Mishnayot with the commentary of Rabbi Ovadia of Bartenura, Song of Songs with Metzudat David, summary of laws of Shabbat from the Shulchan Aruch and the Achronim, Precious anthologies on matters of Shabbat. Compiled by Rabbi Moshe of Zaloshin. Warsaw, 1827. First edition.
In the middle of the pages of introduction [bound inconsecutively] approbation of Rabbi Akiva Eiger: "My friend, the friend of Hashem, the Rabbi great in Torah and Chassidut" and on this book he writes, "that come from the heart of a tzaddik."
The holy Rabbi Moshe of Zaloshin (1789-1831, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, Volume 3, pages 273-276), The Chozeh of Lublin testifies that from the age of 10 he sanctified himself to Hashem, those who wrote the approbations for this siddur tell of his saintliness and righteousness renowned in his generation (part of these approbations were printed in other books since in this edition "as a result of the high costs of printing were omitted."
Author of Mishpat Tzedek on Psalms and Ge'ulat Yisrael on the Passover Haggada, this book and his other books were printed in dozens of editions.
There is disagreement about whether Rabbi Moshe of Zaloshin was a disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin or not, (see attached material). His son Rabbi Ya'akov of Zaloshin Av Beit Din of Alexander was a disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin and of Rabbi Bunim of P'shischa and he served as Admor. (See Encyclopedia of Chassidut, Part 2, page 252). Also his second son, Rabbi Yoseph Gershon Av Beit Din of Duhart served as Admor (Encyclopedia of Chassidut, Part 2, page 252).
Included in this book are many words of great Chassidim and in his introduction he warns not to omit words from his book: "In this book there are some matters written by Chassidim and also matters written by Mitnagdim. But it is stupid and nonsense to mention this and make the holy nation of Yisrael, G-d forbid, into two separate societies." He writes that the dispute between Chassidim and Mitnagdim which brings separation in this world in Yisrael's unity, causes separation in the upper world as brought in the books of Kabbalah and therefore he calls to form one society to wholeheartedly do the will of Hashem, "Until when shall we be as two sects, two societies, one straightens and one bends, one permits and one forbids… the Chassid mocks the Mitnaged and the Mitnaged mocks the Chassid. Sometimes, the lowest of the low of the Mitnagdim has the audacity to speak derogatorily of the greatest of the Chassidim and likewise the lowest of the low of the Chassidim has the audacity to speak against the greatest of the generation of the Mitnagdim."
[12], 21-48, [36] 49-152m [196] leaves, 18.5cm. Thick paper, good condition, foxing. Old binding, worn, missing spine.
Rare.
In the middle of the pages of introduction [bound inconsecutively] approbation of Rabbi Akiva Eiger: "My friend, the friend of Hashem, the Rabbi great in Torah and Chassidut" and on this book he writes, "that come from the heart of a tzaddik."
The holy Rabbi Moshe of Zaloshin (1789-1831, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, Volume 3, pages 273-276), The Chozeh of Lublin testifies that from the age of 10 he sanctified himself to Hashem, those who wrote the approbations for this siddur tell of his saintliness and righteousness renowned in his generation (part of these approbations were printed in other books since in this edition "as a result of the high costs of printing were omitted."
Author of Mishpat Tzedek on Psalms and Ge'ulat Yisrael on the Passover Haggada, this book and his other books were printed in dozens of editions.
There is disagreement about whether Rabbi Moshe of Zaloshin was a disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin or not, (see attached material). His son Rabbi Ya'akov of Zaloshin Av Beit Din of Alexander was a disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin and of Rabbi Bunim of P'shischa and he served as Admor. (See Encyclopedia of Chassidut, Part 2, page 252). Also his second son, Rabbi Yoseph Gershon Av Beit Din of Duhart served as Admor (Encyclopedia of Chassidut, Part 2, page 252).
Included in this book are many words of great Chassidim and in his introduction he warns not to omit words from his book: "In this book there are some matters written by Chassidim and also matters written by Mitnagdim. But it is stupid and nonsense to mention this and make the holy nation of Yisrael, G-d forbid, into two separate societies." He writes that the dispute between Chassidim and Mitnagdim which brings separation in this world in Yisrael's unity, causes separation in the upper world as brought in the books of Kabbalah and therefore he calls to form one society to wholeheartedly do the will of Hashem, "Until when shall we be as two sects, two societies, one straightens and one bends, one permits and one forbids… the Chassid mocks the Mitnaged and the Mitnaged mocks the Chassid. Sometimes, the lowest of the low of the Mitnagdim has the audacity to speak derogatorily of the greatest of the Chassidim and likewise the lowest of the low of the Chassidim has the audacity to speak against the greatest of the generation of the Mitnagdim."
[12], 21-48, [36] 49-152m [196] leaves, 18.5cm. Thick paper, good condition, foxing. Old binding, worn, missing spine.
Rare.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $1,200
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Yearly prayer sequence based on the Ari z”l version, volume one has various commentaries and additions by the Admor from Liadi. Berditchov, [1818], published by the son and son in law of the Admor Rabbi Dov Ber.
Sidur Chabad version with Halachot and Chassidic essays from the author of the Tanya, edited by his son, the Admor Rabbi Dov Ber. Includes Shacharit Shel Chol, Seder Se’udah U-Berachot, Seder Ha-milah, Shema Al Ha-mitah and Tikun Chatzot. The words meaning of the Psukei Dezimra were printed for the first time in this edition.
There is an old stamp on the last page from “Rabbi Shlomo son of the Gaon Rabbi Menachem Aharon Adler, grandson of Rabbi Elazar Menachem – Jerusalem” with a drawing of the Western Wall and cypress trees.
[3], 6-169 leaves [leaf 168 is missing], 20cm. Light bluish-greenish paper. Good condition. Professionally restored damages, with a few affecting the text.
The year appearing on the title page is wrong and the print year has been determined based on the censorship permit on the back of the title page.
Sidur Chabad version with Halachot and Chassidic essays from the author of the Tanya, edited by his son, the Admor Rabbi Dov Ber. Includes Shacharit Shel Chol, Seder Se’udah U-Berachot, Seder Ha-milah, Shema Al Ha-mitah and Tikun Chatzot. The words meaning of the Psukei Dezimra were printed for the first time in this edition.
There is an old stamp on the last page from “Rabbi Shlomo son of the Gaon Rabbi Menachem Aharon Adler, grandson of Rabbi Elazar Menachem – Jerusalem” with a drawing of the Western Wall and cypress trees.
[3], 6-169 leaves [leaf 168 is missing], 20cm. Light bluish-greenish paper. Good condition. Professionally restored damages, with a few affecting the text.
The year appearing on the title page is wrong and the print year has been determined based on the censorship permit on the back of the title page.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $400
Sold for: $525
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Chumash Bereshit, including translations, the interpretation of Rashi and of Be’er Mayim Chaim of Rabbi Chaim (Tirer) from Tcharnowitz author of “Siduro Shel Shabbat”, Sadilikov-Mahlov, [1820]. First edition of “Be’er Mayim Chaim”.
The “Be’er Mayim Chaim” manuscript was sent from Israel to Rabbi Mordechai from Kramnitz, who writes in his approbation: “Upon receiving the writings… I took upon myself the task of handing them over for copying and arrangement… and I have found… among the most dear of the holy congregation of Mahlov… Rabbi Ya'akov who is the Mechutan of… the author, who willingly offered… to print them… and I am handing over to him all of the mentioned approbations”.
The book is incomplete and includes only pages 15-293 (instead of [2], 5-354), 20.5cm. Fair condition. Stains and mildew stains. Minor moth damage. Worn binding.
The “Be’er Mayim Chaim” manuscript was sent from Israel to Rabbi Mordechai from Kramnitz, who writes in his approbation: “Upon receiving the writings… I took upon myself the task of handing them over for copying and arrangement… and I have found… among the most dear of the holy congregation of Mahlov… Rabbi Ya'akov who is the Mechutan of… the author, who willingly offered… to print them… and I am handing over to him all of the mentioned approbations”.
The book is incomplete and includes only pages 15-293 (instead of [2], 5-354), 20.5cm. Fair condition. Stains and mildew stains. Minor moth damage. Worn binding.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Sidduro Shel Shabbat on the sanctity of Shabbat in the Chassidic lifestyle, from Rabbi Chaim Shlomo of Chernowitz. Puritzki, [1817]. Parts I-II.
Published by printing press of Shlomo ben Chanina. First edition (a further edition was published in Puritzki in 1818).
The title page bears the stamp of the censor and ownership inscriptions of "Gershon H[ertzig?] and "Nochum b"m Shmuel of Kuzimir---".
4, 70; 47 leaves, 22.5cm. good condition. Slightly moth-damages, stains and creases, simple cardboard binding.
Published by printing press of Shlomo ben Chanina. First edition (a further edition was published in Puritzki in 1818).
The title page bears the stamp of the censor and ownership inscriptions of "Gershon H[ertzig?] and "Nochum b"m Shmuel of Kuzimir---".
4, 70; 47 leaves, 22.5cm. good condition. Slightly moth-damages, stains and creases, simple cardboard binding.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Sefer Sidduro Shel Shabbat, Parts I-II. By Rebbe Chaim of Tchernovitz. [Russia-Poland, c. 1820].
Inscriptions and ownership signatures. On back leaf handwritten list of books.
4, 60 leaves; 50 leaves. 23cm. Fair condition, slight moth damages. No binding.
See in Winograd Rosenfeld CD a few editions, this edition is in Rashi script, listed as number 60772.
Inscriptions and ownership signatures. On back leaf handwritten list of books.
4, 60 leaves; 50 leaves. 23cm. Fair condition, slight moth damages. No binding.
See in Winograd Rosenfeld CD a few editions, this edition is in Rashi script, listed as number 60772.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Shoshanat Ha-Amakim and the Emek Ha-Sidim, sermons and eulogies by Rabbi Moshe son of Rabbi Yehuda Halevi Horowitz, Av Beit Din of Wolotschisk. Korets, [1819].
Ten sermons preached by the author between the years 1814-1818. On leaves 156-157 it is written “Sermon by… Rabbi Nathan, Av Beit Din of Berditchov”, on leaf 157 and in the introduction, the author mentions his close friend Rabbi “Moshe Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Czortkow”.
The author is the son and replacing of Rabbi Aryeh Yehudah Leib Av-Beit-Din of Volochysk, a great disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch, who moved at an old age to Safed. (See attached material). In this book, some of his writings are based on the leading Chassidim: Rabbi Elimelech from Lejansk and Rabbi Yisrael of Tcharnystrow, son of Rabbi Zusha from Anipoli. The Malbim was among his disciples.
Owner’s signatures.
152, 155-162 leaves, 2 pages on the back of the title pages are blank (weren’t printed in the original). 21cm. Part of it printed on blue paper. Good condition. Few stains. Tears on leaves 17-28 borders, no damage to the text.
Ten sermons preached by the author between the years 1814-1818. On leaves 156-157 it is written “Sermon by… Rabbi Nathan, Av Beit Din of Berditchov”, on leaf 157 and in the introduction, the author mentions his close friend Rabbi “Moshe Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Czortkow”.
The author is the son and replacing of Rabbi Aryeh Yehudah Leib Av-Beit-Din of Volochysk, a great disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch, who moved at an old age to Safed. (See attached material). In this book, some of his writings are based on the leading Chassidim: Rabbi Elimelech from Lejansk and Rabbi Yisrael of Tcharnystrow, son of Rabbi Zusha from Anipoli. The Malbim was among his disciples.
Owner’s signatures.
152, 155-162 leaves, 2 pages on the back of the title pages are blank (weren’t printed in the original). 21cm. Part of it printed on blue paper. Good condition. Few stains. Tears on leaves 17-28 borders, no damage to the text.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Sefer Ha’Chassidim of Rabbi Yehuda Ha’Chassid, including the interpretation of Rabbi David Aftrod. Polana, [1792].
Printed with the approbations of the Hassidic giants: Rabbi Levi Yitzchak from Barditshov, Rabbi Meshulam Zusil (Zusha) from Anipoli and Rabbi Yosef from Kaminka. The publishers of the book were Rabbi Zvi Hirsch [son-in-law of Rabbi Gedalya from Linitz] son of Rabbi Yosef from Kaminka [disciple of the Ba’al Shem Tov], and nephew of Rabbi Aryeh son of Rabbi Pesach from Kaminka [mentioned in “Shivchei Ha’Ba’al Shem Tov”].
Ownership inscriptions of Rabbi Yisrael Ha’Levi Glickman from Sadigura.
4, 148 leaves, 21cm. Fair condition. Mildew stains on some of the pages. Moth holes. Worn title page. Torn and very worn binding.
Printed with the approbations of the Hassidic giants: Rabbi Levi Yitzchak from Barditshov, Rabbi Meshulam Zusil (Zusha) from Anipoli and Rabbi Yosef from Kaminka. The publishers of the book were Rabbi Zvi Hirsch [son-in-law of Rabbi Gedalya from Linitz] son of Rabbi Yosef from Kaminka [disciple of the Ba’al Shem Tov], and nephew of Rabbi Aryeh son of Rabbi Pesach from Kaminka [mentioned in “Shivchei Ha’Ba’al Shem Tov”].
Ownership inscriptions of Rabbi Yisrael Ha’Levi Glickman from Sadigura.
4, 148 leaves, 21cm. Fair condition. Mildew stains on some of the pages. Moth holes. Worn title page. Torn and very worn binding.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $2,600
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Sefer Bnei Yissachar – essays on Shabbatot and the holidays, by the order of the year, according to Chasidic and kabalistic thought. The first part contains essays for months Nissan- Elul, and essays on Shabbat and Rosh Chodesh. By Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech ben Pesach of Dinov. Zholkiev, 1850. First edition.
Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech Shapira of Dinov (1783-1841, Encyclopedia of Chasidut Part 3 pages 573-581) was among the leading Chasidic Rebbes and kabalists. He was a disciple of the Seer of Lublin, the Maggid of Kozhnitz and Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Riminov. He was named after his uncle Rabbi Elimelech of Lizensk (as Rabbi Elimelech willed while he was still alive). He wrote many books dealing with Chasidut, Kabbalah, Halacha and Aggada.
His well known book Bnei Yissachar was first printed in the years 1846-1850 (the first volume was printed in 1846 without a title page, and the second volume is the present copy – see enclosed material).
A few owners' signatures appear on the title page: “…Ha-Kadosh Shmuel Beinush…” “Ha-Kadosh Tzvi…”
[1], 24; 72 leaves, 23cm. Good condition. Professionally restored damages (tears and moth damage). Stains. New, luxurious leather binding.
Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech Shapira of Dinov (1783-1841, Encyclopedia of Chasidut Part 3 pages 573-581) was among the leading Chasidic Rebbes and kabalists. He was a disciple of the Seer of Lublin, the Maggid of Kozhnitz and Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Riminov. He was named after his uncle Rabbi Elimelech of Lizensk (as Rabbi Elimelech willed while he was still alive). He wrote many books dealing with Chasidut, Kabbalah, Halacha and Aggada.
His well known book Bnei Yissachar was first printed in the years 1846-1850 (the first volume was printed in 1846 without a title page, and the second volume is the present copy – see enclosed material).
A few owners' signatures appear on the title page: “…Ha-Kadosh Shmuel Beinush…” “Ha-Kadosh Tzvi…”
[1], 24; 72 leaves, 23cm. Good condition. Professionally restored damages (tears and moth damage). Stains. New, luxurious leather binding.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $650
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Beit Aharon, explanation on the Five Chumashim and on the festivals, by the Admor Rabbi Aharon Perlov from Karlin. Brodi, 1875.
Collection of Divrei Torah, letters and Hassidic customs by the Admorim of Karlin-Stolin: the “Great” Rabbi Aharon son of Rabbi Ya'akov from Karlin, his son Rabbi Asher (the first), his son Rabbi Aharon (the second, the “old”), and his son Rabbi Asher (the second, the “young”). The majority of the book is by Rabbi Aharon "the old".
Two title pages, the first abbreviated. Following the second title page: “To reveal and publicize that the most righteous and famous of our generation have endorsed the publication of this book… as well Torah scholars and rabbis of Spain have approved while others have banned…”. In some of the copies this passage appears in a different version, and does not include the censorship on the other side of the page. [Concerning the stages of publication and various corrections during the printing process, which resulted in various versions of the book see: A. Schor, regarding the methods of the writing and printing of the Beit Aharon books, Beit Aharon V’Yisrael, year 6 issue 1 (31), leaves 139-147]. Stamp in Russian.
[6], 316, [5] leaves, 23.5cm. Good condition. Stains. Few moth holes. Professional restoration of pages. New semi-leather binding
Collection of Divrei Torah, letters and Hassidic customs by the Admorim of Karlin-Stolin: the “Great” Rabbi Aharon son of Rabbi Ya'akov from Karlin, his son Rabbi Asher (the first), his son Rabbi Aharon (the second, the “old”), and his son Rabbi Asher (the second, the “young”). The majority of the book is by Rabbi Aharon "the old".
Two title pages, the first abbreviated. Following the second title page: “To reveal and publicize that the most righteous and famous of our generation have endorsed the publication of this book… as well Torah scholars and rabbis of Spain have approved while others have banned…”. In some of the copies this passage appears in a different version, and does not include the censorship on the other side of the page. [Concerning the stages of publication and various corrections during the printing process, which resulted in various versions of the book see: A. Schor, regarding the methods of the writing and printing of the Beit Aharon books, Beit Aharon V’Yisrael, year 6 issue 1 (31), leaves 139-147]. Stamp in Russian.
[6], 316, [5] leaves, 23.5cm. Good condition. Stains. Few moth holes. Professional restoration of pages. New semi-leather binding
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June 24, 2010
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retz Ha-Chaim, Aggadic and Halachic novellae of Tractate Brachot, by Rabbi Chaim of Tchernovitz. Tchernovitz, 1861. Bound with: Eretz Ha-Chaim Likutim of Tehilim, Yesha'ayahu, Shir Ha-Shirim, Megilot Ester and Eyicha, by Rabbi Chaim of Tchernovitz. Tchernovitz, 1861.
Ink stamps of rabbi "Yitzchak Isaac rosenbaum…" to first and last leaves, (see about him item number 302). Ownership inscriptions and ink stamps of Rabbi "Meshulam Tietelbaum of Sigher", "Moshe Teitelbaum", "Yechiel Michal Shreiber".
On second title page: name inscription for prayer and blessing.
[2], 79; [2], 30 leaves, 20cm. Good condition. Few stains, torn binding
Ink stamps of rabbi "Yitzchak Isaac rosenbaum…" to first and last leaves, (see about him item number 302). Ownership inscriptions and ink stamps of Rabbi "Meshulam Tietelbaum of Sigher", "Moshe Teitelbaum", "Yechiel Michal Shreiber".
On second title page: name inscription for prayer and blessing.
[2], 79; [2], 30 leaves, 20cm. Good condition. Few stains, torn binding
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