Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Sefer Likutei Moharan, by Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav. Kama, [Bratslav, 1821 at rabbi Nathan of Bratslav printing press, second edition]. Tanina, [Mogilev 1811. First edition].
These books were set for print and printed by the person who dispersed the Torah of his teacher "a stream gushing from a source of wisdom" [in Hebrew: acronym of Nachman], Rabbi Nathan of Bratslav. He opened a special printing press in his home to print his teacher's books in holiness and purity, since he did not approve of the first printings due to the many mistakes of the initial printers that distorted the writings. In the book about the history of Rabbi Nathan, he writes of the hardships he suffered establishing the printing press: "¦Afterwards, when I came home, Hashem helped me and put wonderful thoughts into my heart until I merited that same year to establish the printing press and to print the books of our Rabbi, Likutei Moharan the First and Second and also the book of the Alphabet and Shemot HaTzaddikim - all with wonderful corrections and with wonderful and awesome new additions that revive the soul¦". Further on, he tells of the many difficulties in attaining paper [this is the reason that books from these printings are very rare, and they were printed on unprocessed paper (thick and soft) and not of uniform size] and the difficulties in receiving a government permit. In the end, the government closed the printing press and Rabbi Nathan had to flee the city.
On Volume Kama: Glosses and corrections in ancient handwriting (faded) from the time of printing, some are sources of the Zohar, [perhaps in the handwriting of Rabbi Nathan?].
At the end of Volume Tanina: Signatures and owners inscriptions of Rabbi Yisrael Nissan Rabbi of Przysucha. Rabbi Yisrael Nisan Kupershtoch (1858-1930) son in law of the sister of Rebbe Yechiel, the first rebbe from Alexander. One of the eldest of the Chassidic Polish rabbis, he served in the rabbinate for more than forty years in Przysucha and in Makova and in 1925, he immigrated to Jerusalem, where he published his book of responsa Ani ben Pachma. See Item 299.
Missing copies: Likutei Moharan Kama: 2-4, 122, [1] leaf (title page missing). Likutei Moharan Tanina: 1-52 leaves (the original: [2], 58 leaves). C. 20.5 cm. Fair-varied condition. Volume Kama: Fair-poor condition, stains and moth damage and wear, some leaves have wear damages with omissions and ancient restorations. The leaf cutting damaged the titles of some of the leaves. Volume Tanina: Good-fair condition, wide margins, stains and few moth damages and wear. New binding for both volumes together.
Very rare. See enclosed material.
These books were set for print and printed by the person who dispersed the Torah of his teacher "a stream gushing from a source of wisdom" [in Hebrew: acronym of Nachman], Rabbi Nathan of Bratslav. He opened a special printing press in his home to print his teacher's books in holiness and purity, since he did not approve of the first printings due to the many mistakes of the initial printers that distorted the writings. In the book about the history of Rabbi Nathan, he writes of the hardships he suffered establishing the printing press: "¦Afterwards, when I came home, Hashem helped me and put wonderful thoughts into my heart until I merited that same year to establish the printing press and to print the books of our Rabbi, Likutei Moharan the First and Second and also the book of the Alphabet and Shemot HaTzaddikim - all with wonderful corrections and with wonderful and awesome new additions that revive the soul¦". Further on, he tells of the many difficulties in attaining paper [this is the reason that books from these printings are very rare, and they were printed on unprocessed paper (thick and soft) and not of uniform size] and the difficulties in receiving a government permit. In the end, the government closed the printing press and Rabbi Nathan had to flee the city.
On Volume Kama: Glosses and corrections in ancient handwriting (faded) from the time of printing, some are sources of the Zohar, [perhaps in the handwriting of Rabbi Nathan?].
At the end of Volume Tanina: Signatures and owners inscriptions of Rabbi Yisrael Nissan Rabbi of Przysucha. Rabbi Yisrael Nisan Kupershtoch (1858-1930) son in law of the sister of Rebbe Yechiel, the first rebbe from Alexander. One of the eldest of the Chassidic Polish rabbis, he served in the rabbinate for more than forty years in Przysucha and in Makova and in 1925, he immigrated to Jerusalem, where he published his book of responsa Ani ben Pachma. See Item 299.
Missing copies: Likutei Moharan Kama: 2-4, 122, [1] leaf (title page missing). Likutei Moharan Tanina: 1-52 leaves (the original: [2], 58 leaves). C. 20.5 cm. Fair-varied condition. Volume Kama: Fair-poor condition, stains and moth damage and wear, some leaves have wear damages with omissions and ancient restorations. The leaf cutting damaged the titles of some of the leaves. Volume Tanina: Good-fair condition, wide margins, stains and few moth damages and wear. New binding for both volumes together.
Very rare. See enclosed material.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Magid Devarav L'Ya'akov - Likutei Amarim, by the Magid of Mezritch. Lvov, 1792. Third edition printed by Rabbi Shlomo Yarsh Rappaport [who printed No'am Elimelech first edition, Lvov 1788, and people say that the workers at his printing press had ru'ach hakodesh, and were of the 36 hidden tzaddikim).
Several Chassidic glosses in ancient handwriting. One of them has an interesting list of conversations between the Rabbi of Pystan and the Rabbi of Kruhlaye who said about him "that he is a good Jew - even for a moment he does not stop thinking of the Creator".
[3], 39 leaves. C. 20 cm. Fair condition, wear to leaf margins with omissions (restored). Old semi-leather binding.
Several Chassidic glosses in ancient handwriting. One of them has an interesting list of conversations between the Rabbi of Pystan and the Rabbi of Kruhlaye who said about him "that he is a good Jew - even for a moment he does not stop thinking of the Creator".
[3], 39 leaves. C. 20 cm. Fair condition, wear to leaf margins with omissions (restored). Old semi-leather binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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1. Neta Sha'ashuim, responsum on the four volumes of the Shulchan Aruch, Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Kara. Zholkva, 1829. The Author: Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Kara , Av Beit Din of Butchatch, was among the leading Geonim of his time (1740-1814, Otzar Ha-Rabbanim 17447), father in law of the Admor Rabbi Avraham David Wahrman, rabbi of Butchatch and author of"Birkat David","Eshel Avraham" and"Da'at Kedoshim" where he brings down many of his father in law's novellae.
84 leaves, 33 cm. Good-fair condition. Moth damage, stains. Rebound.
2. Magid Ta'aluma, novellae on the tractate of Berachot, by Admor Rabbi Zvi Elimelech of Dynֳ³w, author of the"Bnei Issachar". Przemysl, 1876. First edition. With the approbations of: the"Divrei Chaim" of Sanz, Rabbi Shimon Sofer of Cracow, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Admor of Vizhnitz, Rabbi Yekutiel Yehuda, Av Beit Din of Sighet and more.
[2], 114 leaves. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Light tears and stains. Rebound.
84 leaves, 33 cm. Good-fair condition. Moth damage, stains. Rebound.
2. Magid Ta'aluma, novellae on the tractate of Berachot, by Admor Rabbi Zvi Elimelech of Dynֳ³w, author of the"Bnei Issachar". Przemysl, 1876. First edition. With the approbations of: the"Divrei Chaim" of Sanz, Rabbi Shimon Sofer of Cracow, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Admor of Vizhnitz, Rabbi Yekutiel Yehuda, Av Beit Din of Sighet and more.
[2], 114 leaves. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Light tears and stains. Rebound.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Sefer Divrei Chaim, on laws of Gittin - Names of men and women. Commentary on names of the Beit Shmuel [with text]. By"One of the Students" [the Rebbe Rabbi Chaim Halberstam of Sanz]. Zholkva, 1864. First edition.
In the introduction the author writes"my name has not been written for the known reason". This is the first printed book of the Divrei Chaim (his responsa was printed 11 years later in 1875). In the second edition (Mukachevo 1892), Rabbi Baruch of Gorlice son of the Divrei Chaim writes the name of the author, and he relates that this composition was given "by rabbi¦ as a gift¦ and he printed it in Zholkva in 1864¦" He explains that he was reluctant to write his name but the public was already aware of who wrote it so he added the name in the second edition "¦Baruch Halberstam Av Beit Din of Gorlice".
Stamp and signatures"David Gross" - The Ga'on Rabbi David Gross Av Beit Din of Taub (Hungary), disciple of Rabbi Yehoshua Bucksbaum in Galanta and Rabbi Akiva Sofer. Served as Dayan in Pressburg, son-in-law and successor of Rabbi Simcha Brier as rabbi in Taub. Survived the Holocaust and at the end of his life headed the Nitra Yeshiva in Mount Kisco. Author of Zahav Shva Responsa.
Additional ownership notations and signatures:"Kalman Cahana of Sighet" [close associate of the Divrei Chaim], and more.
[3], 34, 34, 33-44, 1-27; 23, [1] leaves. 34.5 cm. Good condition, stains and wear.
In the introduction the author writes"my name has not been written for the known reason". This is the first printed book of the Divrei Chaim (his responsa was printed 11 years later in 1875). In the second edition (Mukachevo 1892), Rabbi Baruch of Gorlice son of the Divrei Chaim writes the name of the author, and he relates that this composition was given "by rabbi¦ as a gift¦ and he printed it in Zholkva in 1864¦" He explains that he was reluctant to write his name but the public was already aware of who wrote it so he added the name in the second edition "¦Baruch Halberstam Av Beit Din of Gorlice".
Stamp and signatures"David Gross" - The Ga'on Rabbi David Gross Av Beit Din of Taub (Hungary), disciple of Rabbi Yehoshua Bucksbaum in Galanta and Rabbi Akiva Sofer. Served as Dayan in Pressburg, son-in-law and successor of Rabbi Simcha Brier as rabbi in Taub. Survived the Holocaust and at the end of his life headed the Nitra Yeshiva in Mount Kisco. Author of Zahav Shva Responsa.
Additional ownership notations and signatures:"Kalman Cahana of Sighet" [close associate of the Divrei Chaim], and more.
[3], 34, 34, 33-44, 1-27; 23, [1] leaves. 34.5 cm. Good condition, stains and wear.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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1. Sefer Mei HaShilo'ach, Hassidic sayings on the Torah, literary collections on the Nevi'im and Ketuvim and collection on the Shas. By the Rebbe Rabbi Mordechai Yosef [Leiner] of Izbica. Vienna, [1860]. First edition.
66, 26, [1] leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and minor moth damages. Original binding, torn and worn. Ownership signature.
2. Sefer Kol Simcha, on the Torah and Chiddushei Sugiyot, by the Rebbe Rabbi Simcha Bunim of Przysucha. [Breslau, 1859]. First edition. Notations and various ownership signatures, (one of the notations:"Belongs to the exalted Torah scholar Rabbi Nachum¦ son-in-law of the famous philanthropist Rabbi Yisrael Shmuel" - apparently this refers to Rabbi Nachum Yalas of Przemysl, son of Rabbi Uri of Sambur and son-in-law of Rabbi Yisrael Shmuel Newhouse who served as Rebbe and Av Beit Din in the city of Tomaszֳ³w from the year 1860, see attached material). Lengthy erudite handwritten gloss.
[1], 58; 28; [1] leaves. 20.5 cm. Quality paper, good-fair condition, restored damages in upper margins with text defects to titles. Unbound.
66, 26, [1] leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and minor moth damages. Original binding, torn and worn. Ownership signature.
2. Sefer Kol Simcha, on the Torah and Chiddushei Sugiyot, by the Rebbe Rabbi Simcha Bunim of Przysucha. [Breslau, 1859]. First edition. Notations and various ownership signatures, (one of the notations:"Belongs to the exalted Torah scholar Rabbi Nachum¦ son-in-law of the famous philanthropist Rabbi Yisrael Shmuel" - apparently this refers to Rabbi Nachum Yalas of Przemysl, son of Rabbi Uri of Sambur and son-in-law of Rabbi Yisrael Shmuel Newhouse who served as Rebbe and Av Beit Din in the city of Tomaszֳ³w from the year 1860, see attached material). Lengthy erudite handwritten gloss.
[1], 58; 28; [1] leaves. 20.5 cm. Quality paper, good-fair condition, restored damages in upper margins with text defects to titles. Unbound.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Sefer Tzofnat Pa'ane'ach, Rabbi Ya'akov Yosef of Polana, disciple of the Ba'al Shem Tov. Lvov, 1866.
On leaf following title-page, ink-stamps of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Shapira and Rabbi Chaim El'azar Shapira, Av Beit Din of Mukachevo [slightly cut off]. Additional ink-stamps crossed out with pen.
The Rebbe Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Shapira author of Darchei Teshuva (1845-1914, Encyclopedia of Hassidism 3, 618-620). Son of Rabbi Shlomo Shapira Av Beit Din of Mukachevo author of Shem Shlomo, son of Rabbi El'azar of Lentzhot (see item 323) son of Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech of Dynow author of Bnei Yissaschar. Among the greatest giants of Torah and Hassidism in his generation; succeeded his father in the rabbinate of Mukachevo. Established the Mukachevo dynasty and had thousands of followers; founded Kollel Mukachevo. Authored Darchei Teshuva, Be'er L'Chai Ro'I, Tzvi Tiferet and more.
His son, Rabbi Chaim El'azar Shapiro, was among his generation's leading masters in Torah, Halacha and Hassidism, in addition to being a great kabbalic master (1872-1937, Otzar HaRabbanim 6243). He fought to preserve the holiness of the Jewish people, and his opinions in Halacha and Kabbalah were adhered to throughout the Diaspora. His books include: Minchat El'azar Responsa, Sha'ar Yissaschar, Nimukei Orach Chaim, Divrei Torah 9 Sections, and more. See item 415.
[1], 27, 29-36, [60] leaves. 24 cm. Good condition, stains. New binding.
On leaf following title-page, ink-stamps of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Shapira and Rabbi Chaim El'azar Shapira, Av Beit Din of Mukachevo [slightly cut off]. Additional ink-stamps crossed out with pen.
The Rebbe Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Shapira author of Darchei Teshuva (1845-1914, Encyclopedia of Hassidism 3, 618-620). Son of Rabbi Shlomo Shapira Av Beit Din of Mukachevo author of Shem Shlomo, son of Rabbi El'azar of Lentzhot (see item 323) son of Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech of Dynow author of Bnei Yissaschar. Among the greatest giants of Torah and Hassidism in his generation; succeeded his father in the rabbinate of Mukachevo. Established the Mukachevo dynasty and had thousands of followers; founded Kollel Mukachevo. Authored Darchei Teshuva, Be'er L'Chai Ro'I, Tzvi Tiferet and more.
His son, Rabbi Chaim El'azar Shapiro, was among his generation's leading masters in Torah, Halacha and Hassidism, in addition to being a great kabbalic master (1872-1937, Otzar HaRabbanim 6243). He fought to preserve the holiness of the Jewish people, and his opinions in Halacha and Kabbalah were adhered to throughout the Diaspora. His books include: Minchat El'azar Responsa, Sha'ar Yissaschar, Nimukei Orach Chaim, Divrei Torah 9 Sections, and more. See item 415.
[1], 27, 29-36, [60] leaves. 24 cm. Good condition, stains. New binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Sefer Likutei Torah Mahari, Hassidic and Kabbalistic sayings on the Torah and festivals, by Rabbi Yissaschar Berish of Dolina, Lemberg, 1886. First edition.
Handwritten glosses.
The Rebbe Rabbi Yissaschar Berish Eichenstein (passed away in 1886), son of the Rebbe Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik of Zidichov. Among the prominent disciples of his father in the concealed wisdom, served as rabbi in Dolina.
[1], 46, [1] leaves. (Missing title page). 20 cm. Dry paper, good condition, torn and detached binding.
Very rare, majority of copies of book were burned in the conflagration which took place in Dolina in 1887.
Handwritten glosses.
The Rebbe Rabbi Yissaschar Berish Eichenstein (passed away in 1886), son of the Rebbe Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik of Zidichov. Among the prominent disciples of his father in the concealed wisdom, served as rabbi in Dolina.
[1], 46, [1] leaves. (Missing title page). 20 cm. Dry paper, good condition, torn and detached binding.
Very rare, majority of copies of book were burned in the conflagration which took place in Dolina in 1887.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Sefer Beit Aharon, on the Torah and prayer, by Rabbi Aharon Perlov the Rebbe of Karlin. Brody, 1875. First edition.
Beginning of book contains collection of letters and Hassidic customs by the Karlin-Stolin Rebbes: the"Great" Rabbi Aharon of Karlin, his son Rabbi Asher (the first), his son Rabbi Aharon (the second, the"old"), and his son Rabbi Asher (the second, the"young").
Two title pages, first abridged. Variant copy. Following 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 title 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), pp. 139-147].
Signatures and ownership notations."This book¦ by the Rebbe Rabbi Aharon Karliner belongs to¦ Rabbi Aryeh Leib Shereshevski HaCohen of Balet adjacent to Lodz¦","Rabbi Shmuel Ze'ev Katz Shereshevski", and more.
[4] leaves, 316, [5] pages (two title pages). 28 cm. (Wide margins). Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, tears, detached binding.
Beginning of book contains collection of letters and Hassidic customs by the Karlin-Stolin Rebbes: the"Great" Rabbi Aharon of Karlin, his son Rabbi Asher (the first), his son Rabbi Aharon (the second, the"old"), and his son Rabbi Asher (the second, the"young").
Two title pages, first abridged. Variant copy. Following 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 title 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), pp. 139-147].
Signatures and ownership notations."This book¦ by the Rebbe Rabbi Aharon Karliner belongs to¦ Rabbi Aryeh Leib Shereshevski HaCohen of Balet adjacent to Lodz¦","Rabbi Shmuel Ze'ev Katz Shereshevski", and more.
[4] leaves, 316, [5] pages (two title pages). 28 cm. (Wide margins). Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, tears, detached binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Sefer Chesed L'Avraham, Section 1 - on the Torah, by the Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Yissaschar Ber HaCohen Rabinowitz (1843-1892) son of the Rebbe Rabbi Shlomo of Radomsk. Piotrkow, 1893. Only edition.
434 pages. 26 cm. Good condition. Original semi-leather binding, slightly worn.
434 pages. 26 cm. Good condition. Original semi-leather binding, slightly worn.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Shulchan Aruch HaRav, Kahat Publication (Published by Otzar HaChassidim"), Brooklyn, [1948] (printed in Germany).
Five sections in three volumes, includes responsa by Rabbi Shneur Zalman and facsimile of chapter 14 of his holy handwriting. Introduction by the publisher, Rabbi Menachem Schneershon. Three volumes, 21 cm. Good condition. Damaged bindings, slightly loose.
Five sections in three volumes, includes responsa by Rabbi Shneur Zalman and facsimile of chapter 14 of his holy handwriting. Introduction by the publisher, Rabbi Menachem Schneershon. Three volumes, 21 cm. Good condition. Damaged bindings, slightly loose.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Amarot Tehorot, five articles from the book Asarah Ma'amarot by Rabbi Menachem Azaria - the Rama of Fano. With the Yad Yehuda commentary, by Rabbi Yehuda Leib "from the group of bnei Yeshiva in Frankfurt and Rabbi of the community and the countries of Magentza". Frankfurt am Main, 1698. Illustrated title page.
Ancient handwritten signature from the time of print, of "Simcha son of Ya'akov Segal". On Leaf 33 is a long gloss in same handwriting.
[2], 143 leaves; 98 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition, many moth damages. Decorated leather binding.
Ancient handwritten signature from the time of print, of "Simcha son of Ya'akov Segal". On Leaf 33 is a long gloss in same handwriting.
[2], 143 leaves; 98 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition, many moth damages. Decorated leather binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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1. Reshit Chochma, by Rabbi Eliyahu Di Videsh disciple of the Ramak, with the book Chai ben Mekitz, a book of ethics written in riddles by Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Gabirol. Constantinople, [1736].
[1], 304, [20] leaves. C. 20 cm. This copy is combined of two copies, varied condition, good to good-fair. Stains and minor damage to title page and several leaves. Newly bound.
2. Reshit Chochma, Korets, [1781].
162, 164-341 leaves. [Leaves 159-172 were not bound in their correct place], c. 19 cm. Fair condition, wear, stains and moth damage.
[1], 304, [20] leaves. C. 20 cm. This copy is combined of two copies, varied condition, good to good-fair. Stains and minor damage to title page and several leaves. Newly bound.
2. Reshit Chochma, Korets, [1781].
162, 164-341 leaves. [Leaves 159-172 were not bound in their correct place], c. 19 cm. Fair condition, wear, stains and moth damage.
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