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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Shoshanat HaAmakim Emek HaSidim, homilies and eulogies by R. Moshe son of R. Yehuda HaLevi Horowitz, rabbi of Volochysk. Korets, [1819]. First edition.
Homilies delivered by the author in 1814-1818.
The author was the son and successor of R. Aryeh Yehuda Leib Rabbi of Volochysk, leading disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch.
[2], 3-152, 155-162 leaves. Leaf 2 (continuation of preface) lacking due to printing error. Recto and verso of title page mistakenly printed over two leaves (printed on one side only of each leaf, verso blank). 20 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Marginal worming to some leaves. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 574.
Homilies delivered by the author in 1814-1818.
The author was the son and successor of R. Aryeh Yehuda Leib Rabbi of Volochysk, leading disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch.
[2], 3-152, 155-162 leaves. Leaf 2 (continuation of preface) lacking due to printing error. Recto and verso of title page mistakenly printed over two leaves (printed on one side only of each leaf, verso blank). 20 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Marginal worming to some leaves. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 574.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Two copies of the book Toldot Yaakov Yosef, Chassidic work on the Torah portions, by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen of Polonne. Medzhybizh, [1817]. Second edition.
Toldot Yaakov Yosef was the first Chassidic book brought to print. It was authored by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen of Polonne (d. 1781), a leading and close disciple of the Baal Shem Tov and the first to disseminate Chassidut. This book is the most important and authentic source of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, and was especially cherished by Chassidic leaders.
Two damaged copies. First copy: [1], 3, 5-33, 20-21, 34-89; 19, 32-33, 22-31, 34-48, 53-54, 49-52, 55-56, 58-59. Lacking leaf 57 of second sequence. Leaves 20-21, 22-31, 49-52 of second sequence bound out of place. 34 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Several leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains and significant wear. Tears to many leaves (including title page), affecting text with loss in some places, repaired with paper. Large tears, with significant damage to text, to final leaf. Worming to final leaves, slightly affecting text. Stamps and inscriptions. New leather binding.
Second copy: 3, 5-89; 56, 58-59 leaves. Lacking title page and leaf 57 of second sequence. Approx. 31.5 cm. Poor condition. Stains. Open tears to first and final leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Significant worming in various places and along spine, affecting text. First two leaves detached. Without binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 606.
Toldot Yaakov Yosef was the first Chassidic book brought to print. It was authored by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen of Polonne (d. 1781), a leading and close disciple of the Baal Shem Tov and the first to disseminate Chassidut. This book is the most important and authentic source of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, and was especially cherished by Chassidic leaders.
Two damaged copies. First copy: [1], 3, 5-33, 20-21, 34-89; 19, 32-33, 22-31, 34-48, 53-54, 49-52, 55-56, 58-59. Lacking leaf 57 of second sequence. Leaves 20-21, 22-31, 49-52 of second sequence bound out of place. 34 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Several leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains and significant wear. Tears to many leaves (including title page), affecting text with loss in some places, repaired with paper. Large tears, with significant damage to text, to final leaf. Worming to final leaves, slightly affecting text. Stamps and inscriptions. New leather binding.
Second copy: 3, 5-89; 56, 58-59 leaves. Lacking title page and leaf 57 of second sequence. Approx. 31.5 cm. Poor condition. Stains. Open tears to first and final leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Significant worming in various places and along spine, affecting text. First two leaves detached. Without binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 606.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Divrei Moshe, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the weekly Torah portions, by R. Moshe Shoham Rabbi of Dolyna. [Medzhybizh? 1818?]. First edition.
The author was one of the youngest disciples of the Baal Shem Tov and he quotes his teacher in his book.
Inscriptions on title page.
58; 6 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Small tears (some repaired) to title page and to several leaves. Worming to a few leaves. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 121.
The author was one of the youngest disciples of the Baal Shem Tov and he quotes his teacher in his book.
Inscriptions on title page.
58; 6 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Small tears (some repaired) to title page and to several leaves. Worming to a few leaves. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 121.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Sidduro Shel Shabbat, Parts I & II, kabbalistic and Chassidic teachings regarding the holiness of Shabbat, and Halachic responsa, by Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi). Mohyliv-Podilskyi, [1813]. First edition. Part II with separate title page.
This book was printed before the author travelled to Eretz Israel. It is the first published work of the Be'er Mayim Chaim and the only one printed in his lifetime. The book was recognized as a fundamental Chassidic work, and until this day, regular lectures are delivered based on it. Chassidim of all times had set classes on it in preparation for Shabbat, as the author writes in his preface.
This book became well-known and accepted as soon as it was published.
[6], 70, 70-108, [1]; 12, 64 leaves. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Worming to first leaves, repaired with paper. In Part II, worming to bottom of leaves, affecting text, repaired. Stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 422.
This book was printed before the author travelled to Eretz Israel. It is the first published work of the Be'er Mayim Chaim and the only one printed in his lifetime. The book was recognized as a fundamental Chassidic work, and until this day, regular lectures are delivered based on it. Chassidim of all times had set classes on it in preparation for Shabbat, as the author writes in his preface.
This book became well-known and accepted as soon as it was published.
[6], 70, 70-108, [1]; 12, 64 leaves. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Worming to first leaves, repaired with paper. In Part II, worming to bottom of leaves, affecting text, repaired. Stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 422.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Galya Raza, kabbalistic teachings by an anonymous author – R. Avraham, disciple of the Arizal. Mohyliv, 1812. First edition. Foreword and lengthy approbation by Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi), author of Be'er Mayim Chaim and Sidduro shel Shabbat.
Copy of Rebbe Pinchas Rabinowitz of Kontikoziva, with his stamps on title page and several other leaves.
Rebbe Pinchas Rabinowitz (1861-1926, Otzar HaRabbanim 16957), Rebbe of Kontikoziva (Pribuzhany, Kherson region), succeeded his father R. Yitzchak Yoel Rebbe of Linitz (Illintsi).
[2], 7, [1], 9-44, 47-48 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Marginal open tears to leaf 3 and to two final leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Worming. Leaves trimmed slightly affecting some headings and top of title page border. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 111.
Copy of Rebbe Pinchas Rabinowitz of Kontikoziva, with his stamps on title page and several other leaves.
Rebbe Pinchas Rabinowitz (1861-1926, Otzar HaRabbanim 16957), Rebbe of Kontikoziva (Pribuzhany, Kherson region), succeeded his father R. Yitzchak Yoel Rebbe of Linitz (Illintsi).
[2], 7, [1], 9-44, 47-48 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Marginal open tears to leaf 3 and to two final leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Worming. Leaves trimmed slightly affecting some headings and top of title page border. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 111.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Shaar HaTefillah, regarding prayer, by Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi), author of Be'er Mayim Chaim and Sidduro shel Shabbat. [Sudylkiv]: Tzvi Ze'ev Rabinstein, [1825]. First edition.
In the foreword, the publisher states that this book was written in Eretz Israel, to where the author immigrated, after the printing of his first books Sidduro shel Shabbat and Be'er Mayim Chaim and after they became popular in most towns and countries. He testifies to the words of the holy author, who stated that Shaar HaTefillah has the power to hasten the redemption.
Printed here for the first time is the author's well known responsum regarding the recitation of "Leshem Yichud", in which he rebuts the opinion of the Noda BiYehuda, who criticized its recital (according to the listing in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, this responsum was printed at the beginning of the book. In this copy, however, it is at the end of the volume).
[2], 102, 113-115; 3-10 leaves. 21 cm. Bluish-greenish paper. Overall good condition. Stains. Worming and small tears, primarily to first and last leaves, repaired with paper, slightly affecting text. Tear to leaf 52, with loss of text. Ownership inscription and stamps. Labels on title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 538.
In the foreword, the publisher states that this book was written in Eretz Israel, to where the author immigrated, after the printing of his first books Sidduro shel Shabbat and Be'er Mayim Chaim and after they became popular in most towns and countries. He testifies to the words of the holy author, who stated that Shaar HaTefillah has the power to hasten the redemption.
Printed here for the first time is the author's well known responsum regarding the recitation of "Leshem Yichud", in which he rebuts the opinion of the Noda BiYehuda, who criticized its recital (according to the listing in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, this responsum was printed at the beginning of the book. In this copy, however, it is at the end of the volume).
[2], 102, 113-115; 3-10 leaves. 21 cm. Bluish-greenish paper. Overall good condition. Stains. Worming and small tears, primarily to first and last leaves, repaired with paper, slightly affecting text. Tear to leaf 52, with loss of text. Ownership inscription and stamps. Labels on title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 538.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Chumashim Vayikra and Bamidbar, with Targum Onkelos, Rashi and Baal HaTurim commentaries, and with the Be'er Mayim Chaim commentary, by Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi). Sudylkiv, [1820 – regarding the exact places and years of printing, see below]. First edition. Two volumes.
Be'er Mayim Chaim is one of the most prominent classic books of Chassidic thought.
Two volumes. Vayikra and Shir HaShirim: [1], 2-120; 8; 10 leaves. Bamidbar and Megillat Ruth: incomplete copy. 10-16, 19-161 leaves. Lacking 29 leaves: 1-9, 162-181 (first nine leaves and 20 final leaves). 21 cm. Bluish paper. Condition varies. Vayikra volume in good-fair condition. Bamidbar volume in fair-poor condition. Stains. Worming and minor tears to Vayikra volume, repaired with paper. Significant worming to many leaves in Bamidbar volume, with significant damage to text. Leaves trimmed affecting headings on some pages in Vayikra volume. Handwritten inscriptions in Vayikra volume. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 216.
This edition is known as the Mohyliv 1820 edition, since that is what appears in the imprint of all five title pages. However, after careful examination, it seems that the imprint was altered to mislead the censor, and in fact the volume of Shemot was printed first, in Mohyliv, no later than Iyar 1818 and the rest of the volumes were printed in Sudylkiv after 1825. See Kedem catalog 72, item 51
Be'er Mayim Chaim is one of the most prominent classic books of Chassidic thought.
Two volumes. Vayikra and Shir HaShirim: [1], 2-120; 8; 10 leaves. Bamidbar and Megillat Ruth: incomplete copy. 10-16, 19-161 leaves. Lacking 29 leaves: 1-9, 162-181 (first nine leaves and 20 final leaves). 21 cm. Bluish paper. Condition varies. Vayikra volume in good-fair condition. Bamidbar volume in fair-poor condition. Stains. Worming and minor tears to Vayikra volume, repaired with paper. Significant worming to many leaves in Bamidbar volume, with significant damage to text. Leaves trimmed affecting headings on some pages in Vayikra volume. Handwritten inscriptions in Vayikra volume. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 216.
This edition is known as the Mohyliv 1820 edition, since that is what appears in the imprint of all five title pages. However, after careful examination, it seems that the imprint was altered to mislead the censor, and in fact the volume of Shemot was printed first, in Mohyliv, no later than Iyar 1818 and the rest of the volumes were printed in Sudylkiv after 1825. See Kedem catalog 72, item 51
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Kohelet with the Chemdat Yisrael commentary, by R. Yisrael Nachman of Drohobych. Livorno, 1820. First edition.
The author, R. Yisrael Nachman of Drohobych (ca. 1761 – after 1821), son of R. Yosef of Drohobych (disciple of the Baal Shem Tov). Served as rabbi in Galicia, Poland and Hungary, and later immigrated to Eretz Israel. He describes in this book the many countries he visited during the course of his travels. This book was printed during his fundraising trip to Livorno.
A fragment of a binding (presumably from the original binding) was pasted to the inside front board, with an interesting, poetic dedication by the emissary R. Nachum Chaikel son of R. Yehuda Leib Ashkenazi.
R. Nachum Chaikel Levinson (1833-1888), immigrated to Eretz Israel in his youth, settled in Safed and served as emissary. He travelled to India at the behest of Queen Victoria.
3, [1], 4-42, 49-52, 43-48, 54-62 leaves. Misfoliation. 29 cm. Good condition. Stains (some leaves browned). Worming. Stamps. New leather binding (fragment of old binding with handwritten dedication pasted inside front board).
With four rare leaves (59-62) added after the printing to some copies only.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 225.
One of the few Chassidic books printed in Livorno.
The author, R. Yisrael Nachman of Drohobych (ca. 1761 – after 1821), son of R. Yosef of Drohobych (disciple of the Baal Shem Tov). Served as rabbi in Galicia, Poland and Hungary, and later immigrated to Eretz Israel. He describes in this book the many countries he visited during the course of his travels. This book was printed during his fundraising trip to Livorno.
A fragment of a binding (presumably from the original binding) was pasted to the inside front board, with an interesting, poetic dedication by the emissary R. Nachum Chaikel son of R. Yehuda Leib Ashkenazi.
R. Nachum Chaikel Levinson (1833-1888), immigrated to Eretz Israel in his youth, settled in Safed and served as emissary. He travelled to India at the behest of Queen Victoria.
3, [1], 4-42, 49-52, 43-48, 54-62 leaves. Misfoliation. 29 cm. Good condition. Stains (some leaves browned). Worming. Stamps. New leather binding (fragment of old binding with handwritten dedication pasted inside front board).
With four rare leaves (59-62) added after the printing to some copies only.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 225.
One of the few Chassidic books printed in Livorno.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Collection of editions of the book Levushei Serad, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim and Yoreh De'ah, by Rebbe David Shlomo Eybeschutz, author of Arvei Nachal:
Levushei Serad on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim: • Mohyliv, [1818]. First edition. Lacking final 3 leaves. • Zhovkva, 1836.
Levushei Serad on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah: • Mohyliv, [1812]. First edition. • [Russia, 1824]. Complete copy. • [Russia-Poland, ca. 1830]. Two copies. • [Lviv, ca. 1850].
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 253, 254, 256 and 259.
The author, R. David Shlomo Eybeschutz (1755-1814), Chassidic leader and halachic authority. His books became classic halachic and Chassidic works.
7 books. Size and condition vary. New bindings.
Levushei Serad on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim: • Mohyliv, [1818]. First edition. Lacking final 3 leaves. • Zhovkva, 1836.
Levushei Serad on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah: • Mohyliv, [1812]. First edition. • [Russia, 1824]. Complete copy. • [Russia-Poland, ca. 1830]. Two copies. • [Lviv, ca. 1850].
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 253, 254, 256 and 259.
The author, R. David Shlomo Eybeschutz (1755-1814), Chassidic leader and halachic authority. His books became classic halachic and Chassidic works.
7 books. Size and condition vary. New bindings.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Ateret Tzvi, commentary on the Zohar, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov – "Sar Beit HaZohar", Part I on Bereshit, Part II on Shemot and Part III on Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. [Lviv, 1834-1841?]. First edition.
Three parts in two volumes. Separate title page for each part.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831), was known by the name "Sar Beit HaZohar" due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. From a young age, he was renowned as an outstanding genius whose knowledge encompassed all facets of the Torah. A glimpse of his profound kabbalistic knowledge is revealed in his book Ateret Tzvi on the Zohar.
Signature on title page of Part II.
Two volumes. Vol. I (Bereshit and Shemot): [1], 83, 85-152 leaves; [1], 54 leaves. Leaves 56-57 of first sequence bound out of order. Vol. II (Vayikra-Devarim): [1], 48 leaves. Lacking two final leaves. Approx. 22-23 cm. Condition varies. Vol. I in good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming, mostly to first and last leaves, affecting text. Vol. II in fair condition. Stains and traces of past dampness. Many open tears to first and last leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (some words completed in handwriting). Worming, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 460.
Three parts in two volumes. Separate title page for each part.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831), was known by the name "Sar Beit HaZohar" due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. From a young age, he was renowned as an outstanding genius whose knowledge encompassed all facets of the Torah. A glimpse of his profound kabbalistic knowledge is revealed in his book Ateret Tzvi on the Zohar.
Signature on title page of Part II.
Two volumes. Vol. I (Bereshit and Shemot): [1], 83, 85-152 leaves; [1], 54 leaves. Leaves 56-57 of first sequence bound out of order. Vol. II (Vayikra-Devarim): [1], 48 leaves. Lacking two final leaves. Approx. 22-23 cm. Condition varies. Vol. I in good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming, mostly to first and last leaves, affecting text. Vol. II in fair condition. Stains and traces of past dampness. Many open tears to first and last leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (some words completed in handwriting). Worming, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 460.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Beit Yisrael, homiletics on the Torah according to Chassidic teachings, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov – "Sar Beit HaZohar". [Lviv, 1834]. First edition.
The book Beit Yisrael comprises a compilation of sermons following the order of the weekly Torah portions (skipping many portions), delivered at unknown dates. The book was printed about three years after the passing of the author, the sermons being edited by R. Yosef HaKohen Rappaport, who also published R. Tzvi Hirsh's other writings. R. Yosef Rappaport was the son-in-law of R. Yechiel Michel, R. Tzvi Hirsh's only son, who died in his father's lifetime.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831), was known by the name "Sar Beit HaZohar" due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. From a young age, he was renowned as an outstanding genius whose knowledge encompassed all facets of the Torah.
[1], 32, 31-34, [1] leaf. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Marginal open tears. Tears to title page and following leaf, affecting text, repaired in part. Worming. Leaves trimmed affecting text on verso of title page and on final leaf. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 86.
The book Beit Yisrael comprises a compilation of sermons following the order of the weekly Torah portions (skipping many portions), delivered at unknown dates. The book was printed about three years after the passing of the author, the sermons being edited by R. Yosef HaKohen Rappaport, who also published R. Tzvi Hirsh's other writings. R. Yosef Rappaport was the son-in-law of R. Yechiel Michel, R. Tzvi Hirsh's only son, who died in his father's lifetime.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831), was known by the name "Sar Beit HaZohar" due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. From a young age, he was renowned as an outstanding genius whose knowledge encompassed all facets of the Torah.
[1], 32, 31-34, [1] leaf. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Marginal open tears. Tears to title page and following leaf, affecting text, repaired in part. Worming. Leaves trimmed affecting text on verso of title page and on final leaf. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 86.
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Pri Kodesh Hilulim, introduction and commentary to the book Pri Etz Chaim on prayer kavanot, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov – "Sar Beit HaZohar". Lviv, [1833]. The title pages states that it was printed in "1802" by "Jides [Yehudit] Rosanes".
False imprint. The name of the printer and the year (Hebrew and civil) on the title page, are incorrect. The actual year of printing is hinted to in the closing note of the publisher at the end of the book, where two chronograms each indicate the year 5593 (=1833). This type of falsification was common in Chassidic books printed in Galicia at that time, due to censorship restrictions and the persecution of Chassidim by the Haskalah movement (A. Yaari lists 16 books with similar false imprints; see A. Yaari, The Printing Press of Rebbetzin Yehudit Rosanes in Lviv, Kiryat Sefer, XVII, 1940, p. 108, no. 47).
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831), was known by the name "Sar Beit HaZohar" due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. From a young age, he was renowned as an outstanding genius whose knowledge encompassed all facets of the Torah.
[1], 21; 15, [1] leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Open tears and damage to title page, professionally repaired. Open tears to several other leaves, repaired with paper. Worming to several leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 483.
False imprint. The name of the printer and the year (Hebrew and civil) on the title page, are incorrect. The actual year of printing is hinted to in the closing note of the publisher at the end of the book, where two chronograms each indicate the year 5593 (=1833). This type of falsification was common in Chassidic books printed in Galicia at that time, due to censorship restrictions and the persecution of Chassidim by the Haskalah movement (A. Yaari lists 16 books with similar false imprints; see A. Yaari, The Printing Press of Rebbetzin Yehudit Rosanes in Lviv, Kiryat Sefer, XVII, 1940, p. 108, no. 47).
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831), was known by the name "Sar Beit HaZohar" due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. From a young age, he was renowned as an outstanding genius whose knowledge encompassed all facets of the Torah.
[1], 21; 15, [1] leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Open tears and damage to title page, professionally repaired. Open tears to several other leaves, repaired with paper. Worming to several leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 483.
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