Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Or Pnei Moshe, homiletics, ethics and Chassidic teachings on the Torah and Five Megillot, by R. Moshe Sofer Stam of Pshevorsk (Przeworsk). Mezeritch (Mezhirichi), [1810]. First edition.
The book bears many approbations extolling the great holiness of the book and its author, accorded by foremost Chassidic leaders.
The author, R. Moshe of Pshevorsk (1720?-1806) was a great Chassidic leader in the generation of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and his brother R. Zusha of Anipoli, who held him in high esteem. He was also renowned as a supremely holy and pure Torah scribe, and Tefillin and mezuzot he scribed were deemed exceptionally holy.
[4], 240 leaves. 21.5 cm. Printed in part on greenish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Worming and tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Inscriptions. Stamps on title page. New leather binding.
With to leaves of approbations (ff. [3]-[4]), in smaller typeface, added after the printing to some copies.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 32.
The book bears many approbations extolling the great holiness of the book and its author, accorded by foremost Chassidic leaders.
The author, R. Moshe of Pshevorsk (1720?-1806) was a great Chassidic leader in the generation of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and his brother R. Zusha of Anipoli, who held him in high esteem. He was also renowned as a supremely holy and pure Torah scribe, and Tefillin and mezuzot he scribed were deemed exceptionally holy.
[4], 240 leaves. 21.5 cm. Printed in part on greenish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Worming and tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Inscriptions. Stamps on title page. New leather binding.
With to leaves of approbations (ff. [3]-[4]), in smaller typeface, added after the printing to some copies.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 32.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Kedushat Levi, two parts, Chassidic and Kabbalistic essays on the Torah portions, festivals, and Aggadot, by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Berditchev (Berdychiv), 1816. With approbations by the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and R. Aharon of Zhitomir.
The book Kedushat Levi was printed by the author R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev twice in his lifetime, and comprised only the Kedushot essays on Chanukah and Purim. The first edition was printed in Slavita, 1798, and a second in Zhovkva, 1806. After his passing (Tishrei 1809), his descendants published for the first time his essays on the Torah portions (Berditchev, 1811), yet without the Kedushot essays on Chanukah and Purim. In the present edition, both parts were printed together for the first time in one volume – the essays on the Torah together with the Kedushot on Chanukah and Purim (separate title page for each part).
This edition also includes many additions from the author's manuscript. Each addition is marked at the beginning and end with a symbol of a hand (wherever several new essays were printed consecutively, the symbol was only printed at the beginning of the first essay and at the end of the last, rather than by each essay).
This is also the first edition bearing approbations by the author's colleague – the Ohev Yisrael of Apta, and the author's disciple – R. Aharon of Zhitomir, author of Toldot Aharon.
Prominent Torah scholars attested that Kedushat Levi bears the remarkable power of endowing its reader with enthusiasm and devotion in love and fear of G-d, also maintaining that just keeping the book in the house has the capacity to mitigate decrees and protect from destructive forces.
Ownership inscription on title page (trimmed): "Yehuda Leibish son-in-law of… Ropshitz".
3, 3-18, [1], 22-147 leaves; [2], 3-38 leaves. 19.5 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good condition. Title page, first and last leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains. Open tears to title page, affecting text on both sides and border, repaired with paper (with photocopy replacements). Additional tears and worming to first and last leaves, repaired. Stamp and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 510.
The book Kedushat Levi was printed by the author R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev twice in his lifetime, and comprised only the Kedushot essays on Chanukah and Purim. The first edition was printed in Slavita, 1798, and a second in Zhovkva, 1806. After his passing (Tishrei 1809), his descendants published for the first time his essays on the Torah portions (Berditchev, 1811), yet without the Kedushot essays on Chanukah and Purim. In the present edition, both parts were printed together for the first time in one volume – the essays on the Torah together with the Kedushot on Chanukah and Purim (separate title page for each part).
This edition also includes many additions from the author's manuscript. Each addition is marked at the beginning and end with a symbol of a hand (wherever several new essays were printed consecutively, the symbol was only printed at the beginning of the first essay and at the end of the last, rather than by each essay).
This is also the first edition bearing approbations by the author's colleague – the Ohev Yisrael of Apta, and the author's disciple – R. Aharon of Zhitomir, author of Toldot Aharon.
Prominent Torah scholars attested that Kedushat Levi bears the remarkable power of endowing its reader with enthusiasm and devotion in love and fear of G-d, also maintaining that just keeping the book in the house has the capacity to mitigate decrees and protect from destructive forces.
Ownership inscription on title page (trimmed): "Yehuda Leibish son-in-law of… Ropshitz".
3, 3-18, [1], 22-147 leaves; [2], 3-38 leaves. 19.5 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good condition. Title page, first and last leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains. Open tears to title page, affecting text on both sides and border, repaired with paper (with photocopy replacements). Additional tears and worming to first and last leaves, repaired. Stamp and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 510.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Teshuot Chen, Chassidic novellae on the Torah, by R. Gedalia of Linitz, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. Berditchev, 1816. First edition.
The author, R. Gedalia of Linitz (1738-1803), transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and one of the primary sources of the book Shivchei HaBaal Shem Tov. He was reputedly held in high regard by the Baal Shem Tov, despite his young age.
[5], 45 leaves. 20.5 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Small open tear to last leaf, affecting text; repaired marginal tears to last leaf. Worming, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 641.
The author, R. Gedalia of Linitz (1738-1803), transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and one of the primary sources of the book Shivchei HaBaal Shem Tov. He was reputedly held in high regard by the Baal Shem Tov, despite his young age.
[5], 45 leaves. 20.5 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Small open tear to last leaf, affecting text; repaired marginal tears to last leaf. Worming, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 641.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Tzemach Hashem LiTzvi, Chassidic essays on the Torah, by R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvirna. [Berditchev (Berdychiv): R. Yisrael Bak, ca. 1818]. First edition.
The author, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvirna (1740-1802), was one of the leading third generation Chassidic rebbes. Disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch. His primary teacher was R. Yechiel Michel of Złoczew, who was known to say that R. Tzvi Hirsh was the greatest of his disciples and that Eliyahu HaNavi desires his closeness.
[2], 28; 138, [1] leaves. Leaf [3] of the approbations and omissions is bound at the end of the volume. Bluish paper. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Many dampstains. Repaired tears to bottom of title page and first leaves. New leather binding.
Includes leaf [3], with the third approbation and omissions from Parshiot Ki Tisa and Shmini, which is found in only some of the copies.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 500.
The author, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvirna (1740-1802), was one of the leading third generation Chassidic rebbes. Disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch. His primary teacher was R. Yechiel Michel of Złoczew, who was known to say that R. Tzvi Hirsh was the greatest of his disciples and that Eliyahu HaNavi desires his closeness.
[2], 28; 138, [1] leaves. Leaf [3] of the approbations and omissions is bound at the end of the volume. Bluish paper. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Many dampstains. Repaired tears to bottom of title page and first leaves. New leather binding.
Includes leaf [3], with the third approbation and omissions from Parshiot Ki Tisa and Shmini, which is found in only some of the copies.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 500.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Orach LaChaim, kabbalistic and Chassidic homilies on the Torah in five parts, by Rebbe Avraham Chaim of Żelechów. [Berditchev (Berdychiv): R. Yisrael Bak, 1817]. First edition. Interesting approbations by Chassidic leaders.
Stamp of R. Shmuel David Friedman, rabbi of Khust.
52; 59; 29; 37; 17, [1], 18-28, [1] leaves. Lacking leaf 30 of last sequence. Leaf 29 of last sequence bound out of place, after leaf 17. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Worming, slightly affecting text. Marginal tears to several leaves, some repaired with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 34.
Stamp of R. Shmuel David Friedman, rabbi of Khust.
52; 59; 29; 37; 17, [1], 18-28, [1] leaves. Lacking leaf 30 of last sequence. Leaf 29 of last sequence bound out of place, after leaf 17. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Worming, slightly affecting text. Marginal tears to several leaves, some repaired with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 34.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Igeret HaKodesh, Chassidic essays and various selections from Chassidic leaders: R. Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk, R. Avraham of Kalisk, R. Chaim Chaikel of Amdur and R. Elimelech of Lizhensk. [Berditchev? R. Yisrael Bak? 1817?].
At the end of the book, Pirkei Hanhagot HaMitboded by the Rambam and Sefer HaZechirah by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev.
[34] leaves. 14.5 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Large open tear and a smaller tear to one leaf, affecting text. Worming, affecting text, repaired. Leaves trimmed unevenly, occasionally close to page headings. New binding.
Illustration of a lion within a square frame at the foot of the title page.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 12.
At the end of the book, Pirkei Hanhagot HaMitboded by the Rambam and Sefer HaZechirah by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev.
[34] leaves. 14.5 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Large open tear and a smaller tear to one leaf, affecting text. Worming, affecting text, repaired. Leaves trimmed unevenly, occasionally close to page headings. New binding.
Illustration of a lion within a square frame at the foot of the title page.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 12.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Noam Elimelech, Chassidic homiletics on the Torah portions, a classic Chassidic work, with Likutei Shoshana, by R. Elimelech Weisblum of Lizhensk. Polonne, [1804].
[2], 96, 12, 15-16 leaves. Lacking 2 leaves: 13-14 (from second sequence). 20 cm. Printed in part on blue paper. Fair-poor condition. Stains, significant traces of past dampness, with mold stains. Extensive wear. Large tears, affecting text on some leaves, including title page (title page and final leaf repaired with paper, with photocopy replacement of title border). Worming affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 377.
[2], 96, 12, 15-16 leaves. Lacking 2 leaves: 13-14 (from second sequence). 20 cm. Printed in part on blue paper. Fair-poor condition. Stains, significant traces of past dampness, with mold stains. Extensive wear. Large tears, affecting text on some leaves, including title page (title page and final leaf repaired with paper, with photocopy replacement of title border). Worming affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 377.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Noam Elimelech, Chassidic homiletics on the Torah portions. A classic Chassidic work by R. Elimelech Weisblum of Lizhensk. Polonne, [1814].
[102] leaves. Lacking three leaves: [3]-[5]. 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming and tears, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. First two leaves detached. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 378.
[102] leaves. Lacking three leaves: [3]-[5]. 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming and tears, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. First two leaves detached. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 378.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Noam Elimelech, Chassidic homiletics on the Torah portions. A classic Chassidic work by R. Elimelech Weisblum of Lizhensk. [Russia-Poland, 1820].
[1], 3, 5-91, 93-95 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears to title page, repaired with paper. Tears to several leaves and worming, slightly affecting text in a few places. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 380.
[1], 3, 5-91, 93-95 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears to title page, repaired with paper. Tears to several leaves and worming, slightly affecting text in a few places. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 380.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Eleven editions of the book Noam Elimelech by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, a classic Chassidic work. [Europe, 19th century; two editions from the 20th century].
• 9 editions printed in Lviv: 1849, 1859, 1861, 1863, 1864 (lacking two leaves), 1869, 1870 (lacking last 4 leaves), 1874 (lacking one leaf) and 1875. • Warsaw, [ca. 1920]. • Munkacs, [1940].
11 books. Size and condition vary. Ownership inscriptions. Stamps.
• 9 editions printed in Lviv: 1849, 1859, 1861, 1863, 1864 (lacking two leaves), 1869, 1870 (lacking last 4 leaves), 1874 (lacking one leaf) and 1875. • Warsaw, [ca. 1920]. • Munkacs, [1940].
11 books. Size and condition vary. Ownership inscriptions. Stamps.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Arbaa Charashim, Chassidic homiletics (on the four parashiot, Passover Haggadah and more), by R. Aryeh Leib of Lantzut (Lańcut), with "Holy Practices" by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk "which he named Tzetel Katan". [Lviv, 1849].
This is the first edition of Tzetel Katan by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, the Noam Elimelech, and it ends with the words: "I found all this in a manuscript". This composition has since been reprinted in countless editions, and it is a key Chassidic work of guidance in worship of G-d.
Several blank leaves were bound at the end of the book; on the last one – a handwritten homiletic on Parashat Toldot heard from the author (this thought is brought in the book Bnei Yissaschar).
[4], 20 leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. Leaves [2]-[3] trimmed. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 64.
This is the first edition of Tzetel Katan by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, the Noam Elimelech, and it ends with the words: "I found all this in a manuscript". This composition has since been reprinted in countless editions, and it is a key Chassidic work of guidance in worship of G-d.
Several blank leaves were bound at the end of the book; on the last one – a handwritten homiletic on Parashat Toldot heard from the author (this thought is brought in the book Bnei Yissaschar).
[4], 20 leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. Leaves [2]-[3] trimmed. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 64.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Or HaChochma, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the Torah, by the kabbalist R. Uri Feivel of Krisnipoli (Chervonohgrad) and Dubienka. Łaszczów, [1815]. First edition. Two parts in two volumes.
This book is a segulah for an easy birth, and is customarily placed under the head of a birthing mother.
The author, kabbalist R. Uri Feivel of Krisnipoli and Dubienka (d. between 1804-1808), close disciple of R. Kehat of Werish, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov.
Many ownership inscriptions.
Two parts in two volumes. Vol. I (Bereshit-Shemot): [2], 29, 40-62, 53-76, 46 leaves (leaves 57-58 of the first sequence bound out of place). Vol. II (Vayikra-Devarim): [1], 60, 59-103 leaves. 23.5 cm. Overall fair condition, some leaves in good condition. Stains. Wear and open tears to first and final leaves of both volumes (affecting text of first two leaves of Vol. I and final leaf of Vol. II), repaired in part with paper. Worming to several leaves in both volumes, including significant worming in some places, affecting text. Traces of past dampness and mold stains to several leaves of Vol. II. Handwritten inscriptions and stamps. New leather bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 23.
This book is a segulah for an easy birth, and is customarily placed under the head of a birthing mother.
The author, kabbalist R. Uri Feivel of Krisnipoli and Dubienka (d. between 1804-1808), close disciple of R. Kehat of Werish, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov.
Many ownership inscriptions.
Two parts in two volumes. Vol. I (Bereshit-Shemot): [2], 29, 40-62, 53-76, 46 leaves (leaves 57-58 of the first sequence bound out of place). Vol. II (Vayikra-Devarim): [1], 60, 59-103 leaves. 23.5 cm. Overall fair condition, some leaves in good condition. Stains. Wear and open tears to first and final leaves of both volumes (affecting text of first two leaves of Vol. I and final leaf of Vol. II), repaired in part with paper. Worming to several leaves in both volumes, including significant worming in some places, affecting text. Traces of past dampness and mold stains to several leaves of Vol. II. Handwritten inscriptions and stamps. New leather bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 23.
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