Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
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Sold for: $1,875
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Arizal Siddur Kol Yaakov, part I, weekday prayers, with homilies and Kavanot of the Arizal, by the Kabbalist R. Yaakov Koppel Lifshitz of Mezeritch (Velyki Mezhyrichi). Part I, for weekdays. [Slavita]: R. Dov Ber Segal and R. Dov Ber son of R. Pesach, [1804]. First edition.
Siddur with commentaries, Kavanot, laws and customs, according to Kabbalistic teachings.
Many of the foremost Chassidic leaders prayed regularly from this siddur, retaining it continually on their table, including the Maggid of Kozhnitz (Kozienice), the maggid R. Mordechai of Chernobyl, the Arvei Nachal and R. Avraham of Tshechnov (Ciechanów). Some of them even wrote notes in the margins of the siddur. R. Asher Tzvi of Ostroh writes in his approbation to the siddur: "I have heard that the holy Baal Shem Tov saw this siddur and deemed it fit".
The Kabbalist R. Yaakov Koppel of Mezeritch also composed the Kabbalistic work Shaarei Gan Eden (Korets, 1803). The title page of the latter states that a reliable source related how this siddur was brought before the Arizal, he read a few verses from it, hugged and kissed it, expressing great reverence for it. The scholars of Mezeritch likewise write in their approbations of the veneration the Baal Shem Tov displayed for this siddur. R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev (Berdychiv) praises the author in his approbation: "He is already renowned amongst the Jewish people as a reliable Kabbalist, who's words all emanate from Divine Inspiration".
R. Yaakov Koppel's books are adapted and edited compilations of the writings of the Remak, R. Chaim Vital and R. Yisrael Sarug, with the addition of his own novellae.
This copy contains several brief notes, in early Ashkenazic script.
Incomplete copy. 5-146 leaves. Lacking 10 leaves at the beginning of the book, including the title page. Several leaves bound out of sequence. 20 cm. Fair condition. Some greenish leaves. Stains and wear. Worming affecting text. Large open tears to several leaves, affecting text. All the leaves were professionally restored. New binding.
Siddur with commentaries, Kavanot, laws and customs, according to Kabbalistic teachings.
Many of the foremost Chassidic leaders prayed regularly from this siddur, retaining it continually on their table, including the Maggid of Kozhnitz (Kozienice), the maggid R. Mordechai of Chernobyl, the Arvei Nachal and R. Avraham of Tshechnov (Ciechanów). Some of them even wrote notes in the margins of the siddur. R. Asher Tzvi of Ostroh writes in his approbation to the siddur: "I have heard that the holy Baal Shem Tov saw this siddur and deemed it fit".
The Kabbalist R. Yaakov Koppel of Mezeritch also composed the Kabbalistic work Shaarei Gan Eden (Korets, 1803). The title page of the latter states that a reliable source related how this siddur was brought before the Arizal, he read a few verses from it, hugged and kissed it, expressing great reverence for it. The scholars of Mezeritch likewise write in their approbations of the veneration the Baal Shem Tov displayed for this siddur. R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev (Berdychiv) praises the author in his approbation: "He is already renowned amongst the Jewish people as a reliable Kabbalist, who's words all emanate from Divine Inspiration".
R. Yaakov Koppel's books are adapted and edited compilations of the writings of the Remak, R. Chaim Vital and R. Yisrael Sarug, with the addition of his own novellae.
This copy contains several brief notes, in early Ashkenazic script.
Incomplete copy. 5-146 leaves. Lacking 10 leaves at the beginning of the book, including the title page. Several leaves bound out of sequence. 20 cm. Fair condition. Some greenish leaves. Stains and wear. Worming affecting text. Large open tears to several leaves, affecting text. All the leaves were professionally restored. New binding.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,500
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Machzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, according to the rite of Poland, Bohemia, Moravia, Lithuania and Belarus (Nusach Ashkenaz). Slavita: R. Shmuel Avraham Shapira son of the rabbi of Slavita, [1825].
The Machzor earned approbations from R. Yitzchak Isaac, Rabbi of the new town of Berdychiv; R. Efraim, Dayan in Sudylkiv and R. Shlomo, Dayan of Polonne. These approbations, written in 1825, mention R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita as the one who requested the approbations of this edition.
"With commentaries in Hebrew and Yiddish, adapted to the language spoken amongst us" (Ivri-Teitsh, Yiddish adapted to the Russian-Polish dialect of the start of the 19th century).
[2], 1, 4-163 leaves (lacking two leaves: 2-3), 25 cm. Greenish paper. Condition varies, good-fair. Wear. Stains. Tears and repairs. Open tears to leaves 38-39, with loss to the text of the Yiddish translation. Old binding (non-original), with leather spine.
The Machzor earned approbations from R. Yitzchak Isaac, Rabbi of the new town of Berdychiv; R. Efraim, Dayan in Sudylkiv and R. Shlomo, Dayan of Polonne. These approbations, written in 1825, mention R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita as the one who requested the approbations of this edition.
"With commentaries in Hebrew and Yiddish, adapted to the language spoken amongst us" (Ivri-Teitsh, Yiddish adapted to the Russian-Polish dialect of the start of the 19th century).
[2], 1, 4-163 leaves (lacking two leaves: 2-3), 25 cm. Greenish paper. Condition varies, good-fair. Wear. Stains. Tears and repairs. Open tears to leaves 38-39, with loss to the text of the Yiddish translation. Old binding (non-original), with leather spine.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $500
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Ein Yaakov (Katnot Or), Talmudic Aggadot. Three parts, Brachot-Nida. Slavita: R. Dov Ber son of R. Yisrael and R. Dov Ber son of R. Pesach, [1811].
Approbations by: R. Aryeh Leib of Volochysk, R. Yisrael Auerbach posek of Rivne, and the rabbis of Ostroh, who allude in their approbation to the true owner of the printing press: "In the printing press of the honorable owner of the printing press of the Slavita community" (referring to the rabbi of the town, R. Moshe Shapira, who in that period was for certain reasons prohibited from mentioning his name on title pages, therefore only his partners, R. Dov Ber son of R. Yisrael and R. Dov Ber son of R. Pesach are mentioned).
Signature and stamps of R. Mordechai Reichenfeld (served as rabbi of Jánosháza, Hungary from 1852, died ca. 1901. He was the son of R. Yehoshua Pupa-Reichenfeld, a dayan in Eisenstadt, and disciple of the Chatam Sofer. R. Mordechai was the son-in-law of R. Pinchas Leib Frieden Rabbi of Komárno [1802-1873], and father-in-law of R. Zev Wolf Kahana Rabbi of Csorna).
3 volumes: [8], 285 leaves; 144, 147-150, 128, 22 leaves; 109, 36, 46, 24, 113, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Good-fair condition, wear and stains. Mold stains to the first leaves of vol. I. Uniform set with original bindings, worn, with fine leather spines and colored edges.
Approbations by: R. Aryeh Leib of Volochysk, R. Yisrael Auerbach posek of Rivne, and the rabbis of Ostroh, who allude in their approbation to the true owner of the printing press: "In the printing press of the honorable owner of the printing press of the Slavita community" (referring to the rabbi of the town, R. Moshe Shapira, who in that period was for certain reasons prohibited from mentioning his name on title pages, therefore only his partners, R. Dov Ber son of R. Yisrael and R. Dov Ber son of R. Pesach are mentioned).
Signature and stamps of R. Mordechai Reichenfeld (served as rabbi of Jánosháza, Hungary from 1852, died ca. 1901. He was the son of R. Yehoshua Pupa-Reichenfeld, a dayan in Eisenstadt, and disciple of the Chatam Sofer. R. Mordechai was the son-in-law of R. Pinchas Leib Frieden Rabbi of Komárno [1802-1873], and father-in-law of R. Zev Wolf Kahana Rabbi of Csorna).
3 volumes: [8], 285 leaves; 144, 147-150, 128, 22 leaves; 109, 36, 46, 24, 113, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Good-fair condition, wear and stains. Mold stains to the first leaves of vol. I. Uniform set with original bindings, worn, with fine leather spines and colored edges.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $2,500
Sold for: $16,250
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Nusach Sefard siddur, Tikunei Shabbat with Derech HaChaim, two parts. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, 1857.
Two title pages at the beginning of Part I, and an additional title page for Part II. Siddur of R. Moshe of Działoszyn (according to the 1827 Warsaw edition and the 1842 Józefów edition).
Ownership inscriptions on the first two title pages.
[4], 428 pages; [2], 248 pages. Approx. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains, dark stains and dampstains to several leaves. Wide lower margins (repairs to margins of a few leaves). New leather binding.
Exceptionally rare siddur. The few copies known worldwide are missing the title pages at the beginning of the book (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, no. 0311620).
Two title pages at the beginning of Part I, and an additional title page for Part II. Siddur of R. Moshe of Działoszyn (according to the 1827 Warsaw edition and the 1842 Józefów edition).
Ownership inscriptions on the first two title pages.
[4], 428 pages; [2], 248 pages. Approx. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains, dark stains and dampstains to several leaves. Wide lower margins (repairs to margins of a few leaves). New leather binding.
Exceptionally rare siddur. The few copies known worldwide are missing the title pages at the beginning of the book (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, no. 0311620).
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
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Machzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, part I, according to the rite of Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, Bohemia and Moravia [Nusach Ashkenaz], with "commentary in the Holy Tongue" and Yiddish translation. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1859.
The name of the book and place of printing were printed in red ink.
6, 5-164 leaves. 27 cm. Slightly darkened paper. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Worming to many leaves, affecting text. Minor marginal tears to the last leaves, with repairs to the last leaf. New binding.
Rare edition not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. Only part II of the Machzor, for the Three Festivals, appears in the NLI catalog and in Otzar HaSefer HaIvri of Vinograd-Rosenfeld.
The name of the book and place of printing were printed in red ink.
6, 5-164 leaves. 27 cm. Slightly darkened paper. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Worming to many leaves, affecting text. Minor marginal tears to the last leaves, with repairs to the last leaf. New binding.
Rare edition not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. Only part II of the Machzor, for the Three Festivals, appears in the NLI catalog and in Otzar HaSefer HaIvri of Vinograd-Rosenfeld.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,625
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Seder Selichot, according to the rite of Lesser and Greater Poland. Includes Selichot for Yom Kippur eve and Yom Kippur. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1859.
Ownership inscriptions, handwritten in Hebrew and Russian: "This Mechilah belongs to… the wealthy R. Hertz…".
32, 29-44, 49-182 pages. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Slight worming. Tears. Open tears to two leaves affecting text. Title page and another leaf detached. Back cover detached, without front cover.
Ownership inscriptions, handwritten in Hebrew and Russian: "This Mechilah belongs to… the wealthy R. Hertz…".
32, 29-44, 49-182 pages. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Slight worming. Tears. Open tears to two leaves affecting text. Title page and another leaf detached. Back cover detached, without front cover.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
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Or LaYesharim Siddur, part II, Nusach Sefard. Zhitomir: R. Avraham Shalom Shadov, 1869.
Prayers for the Festivals, Selichot and Passover Haggadah, with the Keter Nehora commentary, by R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów; Derech HaChaim, by R. Yaakov of Lissa (Leszno); and with "a compilation on topics of ethics and spiritual awakening, selected from new and old books".
[1], 206-234, 242-289 leaves. (Originally 206-352 leaves). Lacking leaves 235-241, 290-352. Altogether lacking 69 leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Wine stains (at the beginning of the Passover Haggadah). Tears, not affecting text. Worming. Repairs to several leaves. Old binding.
Prayers for the Festivals, Selichot and Passover Haggadah, with the Keter Nehora commentary, by R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów; Derech HaChaim, by R. Yaakov of Lissa (Leszno); and with "a compilation on topics of ethics and spiritual awakening, selected from new and old books".
[1], 206-234, 242-289 leaves. (Originally 206-352 leaves). Lacking leaves 235-241, 290-352. Altogether lacking 69 leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Wine stains (at the beginning of the Passover Haggadah). Tears, not affecting text. Worming. Repairs to several leaves. Old binding.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $400
Sold for: $525
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Tikunei Zohar. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita, 1865.
[2], 182 leaves. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Owners' stamps. Original ornamented leather binding, with damage. Lacking spine.
[2], 182 leaves. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Owners' stamps. Original ornamented leather binding, with damage. Lacking spine.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
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Sefer HaZohar and Tikunei HaZohar, printed by the Chassidic leaders R. Shlomo of Lutsk and R. Shimon Ashkenazi, disciples of the Maggid of Mezeritch:
· Zohar on the Torah, by R. Shimon bar Yochai. Korets: Tzvi Hirsh son of Aryeh Leib [Margolies] and son-in-law Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, [1778]. Two volumes.
Two volumes. Vol. I: Part I on Bereshit. Vol. II: Part III-IV on VaYikra through Devarim. Part II on Shemot is missing.
· Tikunei Zohar. Korets: Tzvi Hirsh son of Aryeh Leib [Margolies] and son-in-law Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, [1780].
The book was printed according to the Ortakoy edition, 1719, with notes by R. Chaim and R. Shmuel Vital, R. Chaim Alfandari and R. Yaakov Tzemach.
3 books. Approx. 20 cm. Condition varies. Stains. Mold stains to some of the volumes.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
· Zohar on the Torah, by R. Shimon bar Yochai. Korets: Tzvi Hirsh son of Aryeh Leib [Margolies] and son-in-law Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, [1778]. Two volumes.
Two volumes. Vol. I: Part I on Bereshit. Vol. II: Part III-IV on VaYikra through Devarim. Part II on Shemot is missing.
· Tikunei Zohar. Korets: Tzvi Hirsh son of Aryeh Leib [Margolies] and son-in-law Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, [1780].
The book was printed according to the Ortakoy edition, 1719, with notes by R. Chaim and R. Shmuel Vital, R. Chaim Alfandari and R. Yaakov Tzemach.
3 books. Approx. 20 cm. Condition varies. Stains. Mold stains to some of the volumes.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
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Three books bound together:
· Mishnayot Tractate Brachot with the commentaries of R. Ovadia of Bartenura and Moreh Tzedek, by R. Yosef Magid Meisharim of Kamianka. Lviv, [1783]. Only edition, bibliographically unknown.
The Moreh Tzedek commentary is a digest of the teachings of the Rosh and the Tur for practical halachic use following the sequence of the Mishna. Five approbations by rabbis of Podolia are printed at the beginning of the book: R. Meir Margolies, Rabbi of Ostroh and author of Meir Netivim, one of the foremost disciples of the Baal Shem Tov; R. Shlomo [Yitzchak] Heilprin, Rabbi of Bar and Ternopil, an admirer of the Baal Shem Tov (see enclosed material); R. Tzvi Hirsh Meisels Rabbi of Zhovkva; R. Natan of Nemyriv; and R. Yosef Yoske Rabbi of Pidkamin.
The author, the Kabbalist R. Yosef son of R. Tzvi Hirsh, was a preacher and orator in Kamianka, Lviv, and composed several additional books: Moreh Tzedek on Tractate Shabbat (Zhovkva, 1781); Rimonei Zahav on the Parshiot of the Torah (Lviv, 1783); Meshivat Nafesh on several Psalms and on Song of Songs (Lviv, 1786). It appears, from the approbations, that he published a commentary on Tractate Avot as well, but no such printing is known today. Not much information is known about the author, possibly he was close to Chassidism. He brings at the end of his preface a Chassidic allusion attributed to Rebbe Zusha of Anipoli: "It is worth noting why Rabbenu HaKadosh began with the word MeEimatai; it seems to be insinuating that a person should not learn with lightheartedness, but with awe and trembling, just as the Torah was given with awe and fear". In his prefaces to the book, the author sharply attacks the rabbis and community leaders of his generation "who don't watch their flock sufficiently, to stave off bad wolves who tear the skin off their flesh…".
Bound before this book:
· Gevulat Binyamin - novellae on the Parshiot of the Torah; Aggadot of Rabba bar bar Chana; homilies on the Passover Haggadah. By R. Simcha HaKohen Rapaport. Lviv, [1789]. First edition.
· Tochelet Tzadikim, explanations on R. Pinchas ben Yair's list of attributes, by R. Azriel Margelisa. Lviv, 1794. Only edition.
Signature on the title page of the first book: "Avraham…".
3 books in one volume. [2], 20, [1] leves; 32, [19]; 13, [7] leaves; [2], 18 leaves. Leaves 3-4 of Tochelet Tzadikim were bound before its title page. Last leaf of Tochelet Tzadikim missing. 22 cm. Condition varies, overall good condition. Stains and wear. Repaired open tears to upper margins of title page and first leaves of Gevulat Binyamin, affecting text. Many
darkened and stained leaves at the beginning of Gevulat Binyamin. Worming to Tochelet Tzadikim. Old binding. Tears to upper edges of the front cover.
· Mishnayot Tractate Brachot with the commentaries of R. Ovadia of Bartenura and Moreh Tzedek, by R. Yosef Magid Meisharim of Kamianka. Lviv, [1783]. Only edition, bibliographically unknown.
The Moreh Tzedek commentary is a digest of the teachings of the Rosh and the Tur for practical halachic use following the sequence of the Mishna. Five approbations by rabbis of Podolia are printed at the beginning of the book: R. Meir Margolies, Rabbi of Ostroh and author of Meir Netivim, one of the foremost disciples of the Baal Shem Tov; R. Shlomo [Yitzchak] Heilprin, Rabbi of Bar and Ternopil, an admirer of the Baal Shem Tov (see enclosed material); R. Tzvi Hirsh Meisels Rabbi of Zhovkva; R. Natan of Nemyriv; and R. Yosef Yoske Rabbi of Pidkamin.
The author, the Kabbalist R. Yosef son of R. Tzvi Hirsh, was a preacher and orator in Kamianka, Lviv, and composed several additional books: Moreh Tzedek on Tractate Shabbat (Zhovkva, 1781); Rimonei Zahav on the Parshiot of the Torah (Lviv, 1783); Meshivat Nafesh on several Psalms and on Song of Songs (Lviv, 1786). It appears, from the approbations, that he published a commentary on Tractate Avot as well, but no such printing is known today. Not much information is known about the author, possibly he was close to Chassidism. He brings at the end of his preface a Chassidic allusion attributed to Rebbe Zusha of Anipoli: "It is worth noting why Rabbenu HaKadosh began with the word MeEimatai; it seems to be insinuating that a person should not learn with lightheartedness, but with awe and trembling, just as the Torah was given with awe and fear". In his prefaces to the book, the author sharply attacks the rabbis and community leaders of his generation "who don't watch their flock sufficiently, to stave off bad wolves who tear the skin off their flesh…".
Bound before this book:
· Gevulat Binyamin - novellae on the Parshiot of the Torah; Aggadot of Rabba bar bar Chana; homilies on the Passover Haggadah. By R. Simcha HaKohen Rapaport. Lviv, [1789]. First edition.
· Tochelet Tzadikim, explanations on R. Pinchas ben Yair's list of attributes, by R. Azriel Margelisa. Lviv, 1794. Only edition.
Signature on the title page of the first book: "Avraham…".
3 books in one volume. [2], 20, [1] leves; 32, [19]; 13, [7] leaves; [2], 18 leaves. Leaves 3-4 of Tochelet Tzadikim were bound before its title page. Last leaf of Tochelet Tzadikim missing. 22 cm. Condition varies, overall good condition. Stains and wear. Repaired open tears to upper margins of title page and first leaves of Gevulat Binyamin, affecting text. Many
darkened and stained leaves at the beginning of Gevulat Binyamin. Worming to Tochelet Tzadikim. Old binding. Tears to upper edges of the front cover.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
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Sifrei HaLevushim by R. Mordechai Yaffe. Berdychiv: R. Yisrael Bak (disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin), [1818-1821].
Three out of four volumes: Levush HaTechelet and Levush HaChur on Orach Chaim, with the Eliyahu Zuta commentary by R. Eliyahu Rabbi of Tiktin (Tykocin); Levush Ateret Zahav on Yoreh De'ah, with the Chagurat Shmuel commentary by R. Shmuel of Lanzburg; Levush Ir Shushan on Choshen Mishpat.
This edition was printed with the approbations of great Chassidic leaders: the Ohev Yisrael of Apta (Opatów), R. Mordechai of Chernobyl, R. Avraham Dov of Chmielnik and R. Yisrael of Pików.
Signatures and stamps on the title pages of each volume: "Chaim Yaakov HaKohen son of Yehuda Dov of Iași, here Safed", "Chaim Yaakov HaKohen Feinstein, emissary from Jerusalem" [R. Chaim Yaakov HaKohen Feinstein was a resident of Safed and Jerusalem, emissary and Torah scholar. He travelled three times between 1866-1887 as emissary for Kollel HaChassidim of Safed, reaching as far as Saana in Yemen and Cochin in India. During his stay in Cochin, seeing that even religious Jews travelled by train on Shabbat, he composed his book Imrei Shabbat (Calcutta, 1874) about the prohibition involved. He also authored Torat Imecha (Calcutta, 1886) censuring the Jews of India for some inappropriate practices which prevailed in their area, and a booklet Mashbit Milchamot (printed at the end of Imrei Shabbat, Krakow 1889 edition) about the Jewish status of the black Jews in Cochin].
Three volumes. Orach Chaim volume: 64; [1], 65-200 leaves. Yoreh De'ah volume: 180 leaves. Choshen Mishpat volume: 180 [i.e. 158] leaves. Mispaginated. 33 cm. Good condition. Stains. Repaired tear to the title page of Yoreh De'ah, affecting text. Some of the leaves are bluish. Some letters on the title pages are printed in red ink. Early, fine leather bindings with ornamentation.
Three out of four volumes: Levush HaTechelet and Levush HaChur on Orach Chaim, with the Eliyahu Zuta commentary by R. Eliyahu Rabbi of Tiktin (Tykocin); Levush Ateret Zahav on Yoreh De'ah, with the Chagurat Shmuel commentary by R. Shmuel of Lanzburg; Levush Ir Shushan on Choshen Mishpat.
This edition was printed with the approbations of great Chassidic leaders: the Ohev Yisrael of Apta (Opatów), R. Mordechai of Chernobyl, R. Avraham Dov of Chmielnik and R. Yisrael of Pików.
Signatures and stamps on the title pages of each volume: "Chaim Yaakov HaKohen son of Yehuda Dov of Iași, here Safed", "Chaim Yaakov HaKohen Feinstein, emissary from Jerusalem" [R. Chaim Yaakov HaKohen Feinstein was a resident of Safed and Jerusalem, emissary and Torah scholar. He travelled three times between 1866-1887 as emissary for Kollel HaChassidim of Safed, reaching as far as Saana in Yemen and Cochin in India. During his stay in Cochin, seeing that even religious Jews travelled by train on Shabbat, he composed his book Imrei Shabbat (Calcutta, 1874) about the prohibition involved. He also authored Torat Imecha (Calcutta, 1886) censuring the Jews of India for some inappropriate practices which prevailed in their area, and a booklet Mashbit Milchamot (printed at the end of Imrei Shabbat, Krakow 1889 edition) about the Jewish status of the black Jews in Cochin].
Three volumes. Orach Chaim volume: 64; [1], 65-200 leaves. Yoreh De'ah volume: 180 leaves. Choshen Mishpat volume: 180 [i.e. 158] leaves. Mispaginated. 33 cm. Good condition. Stains. Repaired tear to the title page of Yoreh De'ah, affecting text. Some of the leaves are bluish. Some letters on the title pages are printed in red ink. Early, fine leather bindings with ornamentation.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Amudei Gola, Sefer Mitzvot Katan (Semak) by R. Yitzchak (Isaac) of Corbeil. Liadi, [1805]. Approbations by R. Baruch of Liadi (Ba'al HaTanya) and R. Chanoch Henich Shick of Shklov. This is one of the few approbations of the Ba'al HaTanya which has seen print.
[1], 2-117, 116-117 leaves. 21 cm. Blue and greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, worming (repaired with paper). Repaired damages in the middle of the text on the last two leaves. New elaborate binding, with a leather spine.
This is the only Hebrew book printed in Liadi, the Ba'al HaTanya's town. See more about the Liadi printing house in Friedberg's book - Toldot HaDfus HaIvri B'Polania [History of Jewish Printing in Poland], p. 137.
[1], 2-117, 116-117 leaves. 21 cm. Blue and greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, worming (repaired with paper). Repaired damages in the middle of the text on the last two leaves. New elaborate binding, with a leather spine.
This is the only Hebrew book printed in Liadi, the Ba'al HaTanya's town. See more about the Liadi printing house in Friedberg's book - Toldot HaDfus HaIvri B'Polania [History of Jewish Printing in Poland], p. 137.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Russia and Poland
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