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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Michtevei Kodesh, collection of letters written by R. Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk and R. Avraham of Kalisk in Tiberias, to their Chassidim in Belarus. Lviv, 1863. First edition.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 345.
Bound with eight books on Chassidut, ethics and Kabbalah. See Hebrew description.
Nine books in one volume. 17.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear.Tears to several leaves (Michtevei Kodesh without tears). Old binding, damaged.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 345.
Bound with eight books on Chassidut, ethics and Kabbalah. See Hebrew description.
Nine books in one volume. 17.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear.Tears to several leaves (Michtevei Kodesh without tears). Old binding, damaged.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Or HaGanuz, novellae on the Torah according to allegoric, kabbalistic and Chassidic approaches, with a second part – VeZot LiYehuda, novellae on Mishnayot "according to allegoric and kabbalistic approaches, lofty secrets", by R. Yehuda Leib HaKohen of Anipoli (Hannopil). Lviv, [1866]. First edition.
The book bears approbations of great Chassidic leaders, including the only approbation to a book ever issued by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Another approbation, by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl (the Maggid of Chernobyl), extols the segulah and protective qualities of the book: "Every person should purchase this holy book for merit and excellent protection for himself and his descendants". His holy sons – R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Trisk (Turiisk) and R. David of Tolna – also mention in their approbations the segulah for protection that their father described. In the publisher's foreword, the author's grandson likewise cites the protective qualities of the book.
Two title pages.
[1], 12; 84, 33 leaves. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming, slightly affecting title page border. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 21.
The book bears approbations of great Chassidic leaders, including the only approbation to a book ever issued by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Another approbation, by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl (the Maggid of Chernobyl), extols the segulah and protective qualities of the book: "Every person should purchase this holy book for merit and excellent protection for himself and his descendants". His holy sons – R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Trisk (Turiisk) and R. David of Tolna – also mention in their approbations the segulah for protection that their father described. In the publisher's foreword, the author's grandson likewise cites the protective qualities of the book.
Two title pages.
[1], 12; 84, 33 leaves. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming, slightly affecting title page border. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 21.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Be'er Avraham, commentary to Tikkunei HaZohar, by R. Avraham Abele of Drohobych, disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin. Lviv, 1868. First, rare edition. With approbations by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik of Zidichov, R. Yitzchak Eizik of Komarno (author of Heichal HaBerachah) and R. Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam of Shinova.
Six interesting approbations from leading rabbis and rebbes are featured at the beginning of the book, extolling the virtues of this book and its author. The Heichal HaBerachah of Komarno wrote in his approbation: "It would be totally impossible to compose such a holy composition, if not for the Divine presence resting upon him… and it is obvious… And my request is that whoever holds this awesome book, should purchase it for himself, as a crown for his head, since these are the words of the living G-d. And the merit of the holy author will protect whoever buys this book, and will draw upon him blessings, success, longevity and only good".
[4], 56 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Handwritten inscriptions. Stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 71.
Six interesting approbations from leading rabbis and rebbes are featured at the beginning of the book, extolling the virtues of this book and its author. The Heichal HaBerachah of Komarno wrote in his approbation: "It would be totally impossible to compose such a holy composition, if not for the Divine presence resting upon him… and it is obvious… And my request is that whoever holds this awesome book, should purchase it for himself, as a crown for his head, since these are the words of the living G-d. And the merit of the holy author will protect whoever buys this book, and will draw upon him blessings, success, longevity and only good".
[4], 56 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Handwritten inscriptions. Stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 71.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Two Chassidic books in one volume:
• Magen David, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions and festivals, by Rebbe David Twersky of Tolna. Lublin, 1873. Second edition. Two title pages, the first printed in red and black.
• Divrei Shmuel, Chassidic essays and homiletics on the Torah and festivals, by R. Shmuel Shmelke Horowitz of Nikolsburg. [Lviv, 1862]. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 124.
Two books in one volume. Magen David: 224 pages. Divrei Shmuel: [2], 5-52, 55-58 leaves. Lacking 2 leaves: 53-54. 24 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Tears and minor wear. Tears to title page of Divrei Shmuel and following leaf, affecting text, repaired with paper. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
• Magen David, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions and festivals, by Rebbe David Twersky of Tolna. Lublin, 1873. Second edition. Two title pages, the first printed in red and black.
• Divrei Shmuel, Chassidic essays and homiletics on the Torah and festivals, by R. Shmuel Shmelke Horowitz of Nikolsburg. [Lviv, 1862]. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 124.
Two books in one volume. Magen David: 224 pages. Divrei Shmuel: [2], 5-52, 55-58 leaves. Lacking 2 leaves: 53-54. 24 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Tears and minor wear. Tears to title page of Divrei Shmuel and following leaf, affecting text, repaired with paper. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Maamar Mordechai, kabbalistic and Chassidic essays on the Torah portions and the festivals; and various selections, by R. Mordechai Letner. Lviv, 1877. First edition.
The author was a leading disciple of the Sar Beit HaZohar, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov. A lengthy kabbalistic essay from his teacher on Tefillin was printed at the end of the book.
At the end of his preface, the author's son attests to the protective qualities of this book, describing how the copyist of the book was saved from a fire while holding the book.
Stamps of R. Aharon Halberstam-Twersky.
[4], 112 leaves. Dry paper. 26 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to several leaves. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 319.
The author was a leading disciple of the Sar Beit HaZohar, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov. A lengthy kabbalistic essay from his teacher on Tefillin was printed at the end of the book.
At the end of his preface, the author's son attests to the protective qualities of this book, describing how the copyist of the book was saved from a fire while holding the book.
Stamps of R. Aharon Halberstam-Twersky.
[4], 112 leaves. Dry paper. 26 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to several leaves. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 319.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Magen Avraham, Parts I-II, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions and festivals, by the Maggid of Trisk, Rebbe Avraham Twersky son of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl. Lublin, [1887]. First edition, printed in the author's lifetime.
Two title pages. Title and imprint in red.
Segulah book – the author attests that the book serves as a source of protection and blessings.
[3], 3-47, 36; 113 leaves. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Margins of title page and final leaves reinforced with paper. Old binding.
Two title pages. Title and imprint in red.
Segulah book – the author attests that the book serves as a source of protection and blessings.
[3], 3-47, 36; 113 leaves. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Margins of title page and final leaves reinforced with paper. Old binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Sidrei Taharot on Tractate Kelim, by Rebbe Gershon Chanoch Henich Leiner, rabbi of Radzin (Radzyń Podlaski). Józefów, 1873. First edition.
Sidrei Taharot is an original, comprehensive and brilliant work on Tractate Kelim. Since there is neither Babylonian nor Jerusalem Talmud on Tractate Kelim, the author compiled a kind of Gemara, comprised of all the teachings in the Babylonian Talmud, Jerusalem Talmud and Midrashim pertaining to each Mishnah in this tractate. The text of the Mishnah and "Gemara" are flanked by two commentaries from the author and compiler – one lengthy and one brief. The work is also structured in a similar style to that of the Talmud.
A great controversy arose at the time surrounding this work. Concerned that a composition so closely resembling the Gemara might eventually be mistaken as an integral part of the Talmud, some of the rabbis of Vilna issued a public statement against it. On the other hand, the work earned the approbations of many of the leading Torah scholars of the generation.
Map of Eretz Israel at the end of the book (folded plate), with stamp of the author: "Gershon Chanoch Henich Leiner, son of the holy rabbi of Izhbitza".
Incomplete copy. [10], 433, 461-540, 543-544 pages + [1] plate. Lacking pages 437-460 (12 leaves). Approx. 36 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal wear and tears to some leaves. Map in fair condition, with open tears and creases (left side of map damaged, with loss). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 434.
Sidrei Taharot is an original, comprehensive and brilliant work on Tractate Kelim. Since there is neither Babylonian nor Jerusalem Talmud on Tractate Kelim, the author compiled a kind of Gemara, comprised of all the teachings in the Babylonian Talmud, Jerusalem Talmud and Midrashim pertaining to each Mishnah in this tractate. The text of the Mishnah and "Gemara" are flanked by two commentaries from the author and compiler – one lengthy and one brief. The work is also structured in a similar style to that of the Talmud.
A great controversy arose at the time surrounding this work. Concerned that a composition so closely resembling the Gemara might eventually be mistaken as an integral part of the Talmud, some of the rabbis of Vilna issued a public statement against it. On the other hand, the work earned the approbations of many of the leading Torah scholars of the generation.
Map of Eretz Israel at the end of the book (folded plate), with stamp of the author: "Gershon Chanoch Henich Leiner, son of the holy rabbi of Izhbitza".
Incomplete copy. [10], 433, 461-540, 543-544 pages + [1] plate. Lacking pages 437-460 (12 leaves). Approx. 36 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal wear and tears to some leaves. Map in fair condition, with open tears and creases (left side of map damaged, with loss). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 434.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Sefat Emet on the Five Books of the Torah, by Rebbe Yehuda Aryeh Leibush Alter of Ger. Piotrków-Krakow, 1905-1908. First edition. Five parts in five volumes.
Five volumes. Bereshit: 3, 5-283 pages. Lacking final [1] leaf of errata. Shemot: 239, [1] pages. Vayikra: 213, [1] pages. Bamidbar: [2], 202 pages. Devarim: [2], 240 pages. 24-25 cm. Dry paper in four volumes. Overall good condition. Stains (some leaves with many stains). Worming. Marginal tears. Title page of Vayikra detached. Inscriptions and stamps. New bindings.
Title page of Bereshit printed in black and gold.
Five volumes. Bereshit: 3, 5-283 pages. Lacking final [1] leaf of errata. Shemot: 239, [1] pages. Vayikra: 213, [1] pages. Bamidbar: [2], 202 pages. Devarim: [2], 240 pages. 24-25 cm. Dry paper in four volumes. Overall good condition. Stains (some leaves with many stains). Worming. Marginal tears. Title page of Vayikra detached. Inscriptions and stamps. New bindings.
Title page of Bereshit printed in black and gold.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Imrei Emet, homiletics on the five books of the Torah, Parts I & II, by Rebbe Yehuda Leib (Leibele) Eger of Lublin. Lublin, [1902-1903]. First edition. Two parts in one volume.
Ownership inscriptions and other inscriptions on the endpapers, including: "…belongs to the young Torah scholar, of distinguished lineage, Tzemach David Eger" – R. Tzemach David Eger, son of Rebbe Avraham of Lublin, publisher of this book and son of the author.
Two parts in one volume. Part I: [1], 156; 34, [2] pages. Part II: 166; 38, [2] pages. Originally with two title pages for each part. This copy lacking first title page of part I (likewise in the NLI copy). 26 cm. Wide margins. Slightly dry paper. Overall good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Old binding, damaged and worn.
Ownership inscriptions and other inscriptions on the endpapers, including: "…belongs to the young Torah scholar, of distinguished lineage, Tzemach David Eger" – R. Tzemach David Eger, son of Rebbe Avraham of Lublin, publisher of this book and son of the author.
Two parts in one volume. Part I: [1], 156; 34, [2] pages. Part II: 166; 38, [2] pages. Originally with two title pages for each part. This copy lacking first title page of part I (likewise in the NLI copy). 26 cm. Wide margins. Slightly dry paper. Overall good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Old binding, damaged and worn.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Kitzur Likutei Moharan, "filled with ethics, fear of G-d, good, correct, wonderful and awesome practices, which emerge from the remarkable essays printed in Likutei Moharan", from the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov, edited by his disciple R. Natan Sternhartz – Moharnat of Breslov. [Breslov (Bratslav): printed in the home of R. Natan, 1821]. Second edition.
This book contains selections of practical worship of G-d, which R. Natan compiled from the book Likutei Moharan of his illustrious teacher. The entries in this book follow the order of their appearance in Likutei Moharan (rather than alphabetical order, as in Likutei Etzot). This book was published after the passing of R. Nachman, but R. Natan began writing it already in R. Nachman's lifetime, in 1805.
The first edition of the book was printed by R. Natan in Mohilev (Mohyliv-Podilskyi) in summer 1811, during the year of mourning following the passing of his teacher. This edition was printed a decade later, in the printing press which R. Natan established in his home in Breslov (R. Natan set it up in 1819, and it was shut down in 1824 after being reported to the authorities). In this edition, several lines were added to the preface in parentheses.
86 leaves. Lacking last leaf (replaced in photocopy). 12.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Final leaves trimmed close to text, and with small marginal tears. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 525.
This book contains selections of practical worship of G-d, which R. Natan compiled from the book Likutei Moharan of his illustrious teacher. The entries in this book follow the order of their appearance in Likutei Moharan (rather than alphabetical order, as in Likutei Etzot). This book was published after the passing of R. Nachman, but R. Natan began writing it already in R. Nachman's lifetime, in 1805.
The first edition of the book was printed by R. Natan in Mohilev (Mohyliv-Podilskyi) in summer 1811, during the year of mourning following the passing of his teacher. This edition was printed a decade later, in the printing press which R. Natan established in his home in Breslov (R. Natan set it up in 1819, and it was shut down in 1824 after being reported to the authorities). In this edition, several lines were added to the preface in parentheses.
86 leaves. Lacking last leaf (replaced in photocopy). 12.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Final leaves trimmed close to text, and with small marginal tears. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 525.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Likutei Halachot, Orach Chaim, Part I, laws pertaining to morning rituals – laws of prayers, explanation of halachot following the sequence of the chapters in the Shulchan Aruch, based on the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov, by R. Natan of Breslov (Moharnat), close disciple of R. Nachman. [Iași]: R. Yisrael Avraham Segal, [1843]. First edition.
This volume is the only one published in the lifetime of the author, R. Natan of Breslov (1780-1844). R. Natan's writings were arranged for print by his close disciple, R. Nachman Chazan of Tulchyn (1813-1884), who with great devotion copied the writings of his teacher R. Natan, preparing them for print, and publishing them. R. Nachman's son, R. Avraham of Tulchyn, author of Biur HaLikutim, describes his father's dedication to the task of preparing the books for print, and attests that his father merited feeling Divine Inspiration during the course of his work.
[2], 117, [1] leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to approx. half of the leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 273.
This is a very rare variant, with printer's name on title page: "Printing press of the influential R. Yisrael Avraham Madpis Segal". Other copies of Part I with the name of the printer are unknown (Gershom Scholem wrote on his own private copy that he saw Part II with the name of this printer). The name of the printer, R. Yisrael Avraham Segal, is known from other books printed in his printing press in Iași in 1843 (see: Yitzchak Yudlov, "First edition of Likutei Halachot, Orach Chaim, by R. Natan Sternhartz", Kiryat Sefer, 1988-1989, p. 934).
This volume is the only one published in the lifetime of the author, R. Natan of Breslov (1780-1844). R. Natan's writings were arranged for print by his close disciple, R. Nachman Chazan of Tulchyn (1813-1884), who with great devotion copied the writings of his teacher R. Natan, preparing them for print, and publishing them. R. Nachman's son, R. Avraham of Tulchyn, author of Biur HaLikutim, describes his father's dedication to the task of preparing the books for print, and attests that his father merited feeling Divine Inspiration during the course of his work.
[2], 117, [1] leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to approx. half of the leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 273.
This is a very rare variant, with printer's name on title page: "Printing press of the influential R. Yisrael Avraham Madpis Segal". Other copies of Part I with the name of the printer are unknown (Gershom Scholem wrote on his own private copy that he saw Part II with the name of this printer). The name of the printer, R. Yisrael Avraham Segal, is known from other books printed in his printing press in Iași in 1843 (see: Yitzchak Yudlov, "First edition of Likutei Halachot, Orach Chaim, by R. Natan Sternhartz", Kiryat Sefer, 1988-1989, p. 934).
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Likutei Halachot, explanations and novellae following the order of the four sections of Shulchan Aruch, based on the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov, by R. Natan of Breslov (Moharnat), close disciple of R. Nachman. [Iași]-Zhovkva, [1843]-1848. Three (of seven) parts, in three volumes. First editions.
The present volumes comprise the first two parts on Orach Chaim, and the Yoreh De'ah part. The first part was the only one printed in the lifetime of the author.
Likutei Halachot is one of the most important compositions of Breslov teachings, wherein R. Natan of Breslov gives Chassidic and kabbalistic explanations, together with practical guidelines of conduct in G-d's service, arranged in the order of the laws in Shulchan Aruch – following the unique approach of his teacher, R. Nachman of Breslov. Moharnat testified that while compiling and writing these books, he experienced "a Divine shine".
Vol. I (Orach Chaim part I): [2], 117, [1] leaves. Vol. II (Orach Chaim part II): 108; 66 leaves. Lacking leaves 55-56 of second sequence. Some leaves bound out of sequence. Vol. III (Yoreh De'ah): [2], 267 leaves. Title page and preface leaf mistakenly bound after leaf 43 [i.e. 44]. Size and condition vary. Stains and wear. Worming and tears (affecting text of several leaves). Stamps. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 273-274 and 276.
The present volumes comprise the first two parts on Orach Chaim, and the Yoreh De'ah part. The first part was the only one printed in the lifetime of the author.
Likutei Halachot is one of the most important compositions of Breslov teachings, wherein R. Natan of Breslov gives Chassidic and kabbalistic explanations, together with practical guidelines of conduct in G-d's service, arranged in the order of the laws in Shulchan Aruch – following the unique approach of his teacher, R. Nachman of Breslov. Moharnat testified that while compiling and writing these books, he experienced "a Divine shine".
Vol. I (Orach Chaim part I): [2], 117, [1] leaves. Vol. II (Orach Chaim part II): 108; 66 leaves. Lacking leaves 55-56 of second sequence. Some leaves bound out of sequence. Vol. III (Yoreh De'ah): [2], 267 leaves. Title page and preface leaf mistakenly bound after leaf 43 [i.e. 44]. Size and condition vary. Stains and wear. Worming and tears (affecting text of several leaves). Stamps. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 273-274 and 276.
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