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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Zera Kodesh, Chassidic homilies. Part I on the Torah and Part II on the Festivals, by Rebbe Naftali Tzvi Horowitz of Ropshitz (Ropczyce). Lemberg (Lviv), 1868. First edition.
Two parts in two volume (one volume lacking two leaves).
At the beginning of Part I, interesting approbation by a close disciple of the author – Rebbe Chaim of Sanz, who writes that in the past he did not agree to the printing of the holy teachings of R. Naftali of Ropshitz, "because I knew that the holy author also did not approve of printing his Torah novellae. However, on second thought, I decided that it was good that the printers published these writings. It is known that R. Chaim Vital also refrained from publishing his novellae and the teachings he received from his teacher, the Ari, and did not allow his disciples to write them; nevertheless, the righteous of the generation made efforts to copy, write and publish them, and the world shone…".
Two volumes. Vol. I: [2], 1-22, 25-124 leaves. Lacking two leaves: 23-24. Vol. II: [1], 120 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Condition varies. Vol. I in Fair-good condition. Stains, including significant dampstains to some leaves. Minor wear. Open tears to title page, affecting border. Tears to several other leaves, affecting text on one leaf. Vol. II in good condition. Stains. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions in both volumes. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 208.
Two parts in two volume (one volume lacking two leaves).
At the beginning of Part I, interesting approbation by a close disciple of the author – Rebbe Chaim of Sanz, who writes that in the past he did not agree to the printing of the holy teachings of R. Naftali of Ropshitz, "because I knew that the holy author also did not approve of printing his Torah novellae. However, on second thought, I decided that it was good that the printers published these writings. It is known that R. Chaim Vital also refrained from publishing his novellae and the teachings he received from his teacher, the Ari, and did not allow his disciples to write them; nevertheless, the righteous of the generation made efforts to copy, write and publish them, and the world shone…".
Two volumes. Vol. I: [2], 1-22, 25-124 leaves. Lacking two leaves: 23-24. Vol. II: [1], 120 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Condition varies. Vol. I in Fair-good condition. Stains, including significant dampstains to some leaves. Minor wear. Open tears to title page, affecting border. Tears to several other leaves, affecting text on one leaf. Vol. II in good condition. Stains. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions in both volumes. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 208.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Complete set (five parts in five volumes) of Yismach Moshe on the Torah – Chassidic and Kabbalistic homiletics, following the order of the weekly Torah portions, by R. Moshe Teitelbaum, rabbi of Ujhel (Sátoraljaújhely). Parts I-V, on the Books of Bereshit, Shemot, Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. Lviv, 1848-1861. First edition of all five parts, with a separate title page for each part.
The Yismach Moshe series was prepared for print by the author's grandson and close disciple, Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Teitelbaum, rabbi of Sighet, author of Yitav Lev, and his glosses and additions, introduced with the words "so said the editor", are included in several places. A brief foreword by the Yitav Lev was printed at the beginning of the Bereshit volume. Approbations by the Divrei Chaim and the Yitav Lev were printed at the beginning of the Bamidbar and Devarim volumes.
Five volumes. Bereshit: [1], 117 leaves. Shemot: 90 leaves. Vayikra: 42 leaves. Bamidbar: [1], 49 leaves. Devarim: 72, [1] leaves. Misfoliation. Approx. 23-24 cm. Condition varies, good to good-fair. Volumes III-V in good condition. Stains. Small tears, slightly affecting text of last leaf of Vayikra. Volumes I-II in fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Open tears to two final leaves of Bereshit, affecting text, repaired with paper (some lines replaced in photocopy). Extensive worming to some leaves in Vol. II, with much damage to text, repaired with paper. Leaves trimmed affecting headings. New, non-uniform leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 239-240.
The Yismach Moshe series was prepared for print by the author's grandson and close disciple, Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Teitelbaum, rabbi of Sighet, author of Yitav Lev, and his glosses and additions, introduced with the words "so said the editor", are included in several places. A brief foreword by the Yitav Lev was printed at the beginning of the Bereshit volume. Approbations by the Divrei Chaim and the Yitav Lev were printed at the beginning of the Bamidbar and Devarim volumes.
Five volumes. Bereshit: [1], 117 leaves. Shemot: 90 leaves. Vayikra: 42 leaves. Bamidbar: [1], 49 leaves. Devarim: 72, [1] leaves. Misfoliation. Approx. 23-24 cm. Condition varies, good to good-fair. Volumes III-V in good condition. Stains. Small tears, slightly affecting text of last leaf of Vayikra. Volumes I-II in fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Open tears to two final leaves of Bereshit, affecting text, repaired with paper (some lines replaced in photocopy). Extensive worming to some leaves in Vol. II, with much damage to text, repaired with paper. Leaves trimmed affecting headings. New, non-uniform leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 239-240.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Four editions of the book Maayan Tahor, laws in Yiddish for Jewish women (laws of Niddah, koshering meat, challah, Shabbat and Yom Tov), by R. Moshe Teitelbaum Rabbi of Ujhel (Sátoraljaújhely), author of Yismach Moshe, printed in Lviv, 19th century:
• Lviv, 1848. • Lviv, 1874. • Lviv, 1894. • Lviv, [ca. 1900].
4 books. Size and condition vary.
• Lviv, 1848. • Lviv, 1874. • Lviv, 1894. • Lviv, [ca. 1900].
4 books. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Passover Haggadah, with the Mar'eh Yechezkel commentary, by Rebbe Yechezkel Paneth. Sighet (Sighetu Marmației), [1879]. First edition of the Mar'eh Yechezkel commentary.
With Azharot and Takkanot for Passover by R. Yekutiel Yehuda Teitelbaum, the Yitav Lev; and Azharot and Takkanot on other topics by R. Moshe Teitelbaum, the Yismach Moshe (Hebrew with Yiddish translation).
48, [3] leaves. 23.5 cm. Dry and brittle paper. Fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Marginal tears and damage, partially repaired with paper. Small open tear to leaf 31, affecting text. Worming. New binding.
Yaari 1152; Otzar HaHaggadot 1531.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 166.
With Azharot and Takkanot for Passover by R. Yekutiel Yehuda Teitelbaum, the Yitav Lev; and Azharot and Takkanot on other topics by R. Moshe Teitelbaum, the Yismach Moshe (Hebrew with Yiddish translation).
48, [3] leaves. 23.5 cm. Dry and brittle paper. Fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Marginal tears and damage, partially repaired with paper. Small open tear to leaf 31, affecting text. Worming. New binding.
Yaari 1152; Otzar HaHaggadot 1531.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 166.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Tefillah LeMoshe, Chassidic homiletics on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Moshe Eichenstein of Sambor. Lviv, 1856. First edition.
[5], 33 leaves. 23 cm. Overall good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming to bottom of some leaves (not affecting text). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 638.
[5], 33 leaves. 23 cm. Overall good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming to bottom of some leaves (not affecting text). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 638.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Duda'im BaSadeh, homiletics on the Five Books of the Torah, allusions on the High Holidays and Three Festivals and selections, by R. Reuven HaLevi Horowitz Rabbi of Zarnowitza (Żarnowiec), disciple of the Noam Elimelech. Lviv, 1859. First edition.
[2], 144 leaves. 22 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good condition. Title page and several subsequent leaves damaged. Stains and wear (primarily to first and final leaves). Open tears to title page and second leaf, affecting text and border, repaired with paper. Large open tear to leaf 1, with significant damage to text. Tears to several other leaves. New binding, detached.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 131.
[2], 144 leaves. 22 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good condition. Title page and several subsequent leaves damaged. Stains and wear (primarily to first and final leaves). Open tears to title page and second leaf, affecting text and border, repaired with paper. Large open tear to leaf 1, with significant damage to text. Tears to several other leaves. New binding, detached.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 131.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Torat Chessed, selections on the Torah portions using various approaches of interpretation, by R. Avraham Mordechai of Lutsk, close disciple of the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin. Warsaw, 1866. First edition.
Signature on title page.
[1], 26, [2] leaves. [1] blank leaf bound between leaves 8 and 9. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming, not affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
This book was presumably used to prepare the photocopy edition printed in New York, 1972 – inscriptions and markings on the leaves from preparation for printing.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 619.
Signature on title page.
[1], 26, [2] leaves. [1] blank leaf bound between leaves 8 and 9. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming, not affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
This book was presumably used to prepare the photocopy edition printed in New York, 1972 – inscriptions and markings on the leaves from preparation for printing.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 619.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Complete set of Five Books of the Torah, with Targum Onkelos and various commentaries, and with the Heichal HaBerachah and Otzar HaChaim commentaries, by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin, rabbi of Zidichov (Zhydachiv) and Komarno. Lviv: Pessel Balaban, [1864-1874]. First edition printed in the lifetime of the author, over the course of approximately ten years (order of printing: Bamidbar, 1864; Vayikra, 1866; Bereshit, 1869; Shemot, 1872; Devarim, 1874). Five volumes.
This book contains two original compositions by the author: The Heichal HaBerachah commentary – commentary based on Kabbalistic and Chassidic teachings regarding Masorah, exact spelling of words and spacing between sections; and the Otzar HaChaim commentary on the 613 mitzvot as found in the Torah portions, Kabbalistic and Chassidic commentary explaining which mitzvah is alluded to in each letter of the Ten Commandments (based on the principle of R. Saadia Gaon, quoted by Rashi in Parashat Mishpatim 24, 12). The two compositions are based on the principles of the Arizal and Baal Shem Tov. In these works, the author explains at length the sources of the teachings of the Arizal and the Baal Shem Tov, and how they fit together.
The Heichal HaBerachah chumashim by R. Yitzchak Eizik of Komarno are classic works of Kabbalistic and Chassidic thought. These books were favored by rebbes of all circles (the Zidichov dynasty, the Divrei Chaim and his descendants, the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, and others).
In the author's letter to Chassidim living in Hungary, regarding the distribution of the Chumashim with his commentary, he writes his special blessing and notes the segulah of his holy books: "…I am confident that anyone who has our Chumash in his home will be spared from any misfortune and harm, illness and
want, and his home will be filled with G-d's blessing and all good, success, wealth and longevity for him and his offspring… children, life and sustenance, benevolence and mercy, favorable judgement, for a long life".
Apart from Targum Onkelos, the chumash also includes Rashi and Baal HaTurim, Masorah Gedolah and Ketanah, Maskil LeDavid (commentary on Rashi) by R. David Pardo, and Menorat Shlomo – commentary on the Masorah, by R. Or Shraga Feivish Rabbi of Dubrovna (son-in-law of the Gaon of Vilna).
On title pages of Bamidbar volume, stamps of Rebbe Moshe Shmuel Rottenberg of Koson-Kleinwardein-Los Angeles.
Bereshit: 283, [9] leaves. Lacking 2 title pages. Shemot (with Megillat Esther): 320, [46] leaves. Lacking 2 title pages. Vayikra (with Shir HaShirim): [2], 300, [11]; [4], 15-62 leaves. Bamidbar (with Megillat Ruth): [4], 225, [15] leaves. Devarim (with Kohelet and Eichah): 211, [1], 26 leaves. Lacking first 4 leaves.
5 volumes. Approx. 28 cm. Condition varies. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Tears to title pages of Bamidbar. Tears to some other leaves, affecting text (paper repairs in a few places). Stamps. New bindings.
The Bamidbar volume (which was printed first) contains a preface. Two variants of the preface are known to us. One is a longer version (two leaves comprising a three-part preface), and the second is a shorter version (one leaf, comprising a single-part preface, with an approbation by R. Yitzchak Eizik of Zidichov on verso). The present copy features the longer preface.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 218.
This book contains two original compositions by the author: The Heichal HaBerachah commentary – commentary based on Kabbalistic and Chassidic teachings regarding Masorah, exact spelling of words and spacing between sections; and the Otzar HaChaim commentary on the 613 mitzvot as found in the Torah portions, Kabbalistic and Chassidic commentary explaining which mitzvah is alluded to in each letter of the Ten Commandments (based on the principle of R. Saadia Gaon, quoted by Rashi in Parashat Mishpatim 24, 12). The two compositions are based on the principles of the Arizal and Baal Shem Tov. In these works, the author explains at length the sources of the teachings of the Arizal and the Baal Shem Tov, and how they fit together.
The Heichal HaBerachah chumashim by R. Yitzchak Eizik of Komarno are classic works of Kabbalistic and Chassidic thought. These books were favored by rebbes of all circles (the Zidichov dynasty, the Divrei Chaim and his descendants, the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, and others).
In the author's letter to Chassidim living in Hungary, regarding the distribution of the Chumashim with his commentary, he writes his special blessing and notes the segulah of his holy books: "…I am confident that anyone who has our Chumash in his home will be spared from any misfortune and harm, illness and
want, and his home will be filled with G-d's blessing and all good, success, wealth and longevity for him and his offspring… children, life and sustenance, benevolence and mercy, favorable judgement, for a long life".
Apart from Targum Onkelos, the chumash also includes Rashi and Baal HaTurim, Masorah Gedolah and Ketanah, Maskil LeDavid (commentary on Rashi) by R. David Pardo, and Menorat Shlomo – commentary on the Masorah, by R. Or Shraga Feivish Rabbi of Dubrovna (son-in-law of the Gaon of Vilna).
On title pages of Bamidbar volume, stamps of Rebbe Moshe Shmuel Rottenberg of Koson-Kleinwardein-Los Angeles.
Bereshit: 283, [9] leaves. Lacking 2 title pages. Shemot (with Megillat Esther): 320, [46] leaves. Lacking 2 title pages. Vayikra (with Shir HaShirim): [2], 300, [11]; [4], 15-62 leaves. Bamidbar (with Megillat Ruth): [4], 225, [15] leaves. Devarim (with Kohelet and Eichah): 211, [1], 26 leaves. Lacking first 4 leaves.
5 volumes. Approx. 28 cm. Condition varies. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Tears to title pages of Bamidbar. Tears to some other leaves, affecting text (paper repairs in a few places). Stamps. New bindings.
The Bamidbar volume (which was printed first) contains a preface. Two variants of the preface are known to us. One is a longer version (two leaves comprising a three-part preface), and the second is a shorter version (one leaf, comprising a single-part preface, with an approbation by R. Yitzchak Eizik of Zidichov on verso). The present copy features the longer preface.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 218.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Six Orders of the Mishnah, with the commentaries of R. Ovadia of Bartenura and Tosafot Yom Tov, and with the Maaseh Oreg, Pnei Zaken and Atzei Eden commentaries, by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin, rabbi of Zidichov (Zhydachiv) and Komarno. Lviv, 1862. First edition, second issue.
The author, Rebbe Yitzchak Eizek Yehuda Yechiel Safrin of Komarno (1806-1874), rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno, was a leading transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, and a close disciple of the Sar Beit HaZohar Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov.
Signatures and stamps.
6 volumes. Leaf 31 of final sequence of Zera'im volume included twice. Lacking leaf following title page in Mo'ed and Nezikin vols., presumably included in some copies only. Leaves 87, 105, 115 of Mo'ed vol. bound out of sequence. Without rare leaves of Tractate Avot Chapter VI in Nezikin vol. (lacking in most copies). Misfoliation.
Approx. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dampstains in some volumes. Open tears to margins of title page, final leaf and several other leaves in Mo'ed vol., repaired with paper. Open tear to title page of Nezikin vol., affecting border and text, repaired with paper. Worming to some leaves of Kodashim vol., and margins of several leaves trimmed with damage to heading. Tears to title page and other leaves of Taharot vol., affecting text. Inscriptions. Stamps. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 367.
There were two printings of the first edition, with minor differences. The first printing was published in 1861, with the printers' device appearing on the title pages. The second printing was published in 1862, using copies of the first printing, with new title pages not including the printers' device.
The author, Rebbe Yitzchak Eizek Yehuda Yechiel Safrin of Komarno (1806-1874), rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno, was a leading transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, and a close disciple of the Sar Beit HaZohar Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov.
Signatures and stamps.
6 volumes. Leaf 31 of final sequence of Zera'im volume included twice. Lacking leaf following title page in Mo'ed and Nezikin vols., presumably included in some copies only. Leaves 87, 105, 115 of Mo'ed vol. bound out of sequence. Without rare leaves of Tractate Avot Chapter VI in Nezikin vol. (lacking in most copies). Misfoliation.
Approx. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dampstains in some volumes. Open tears to margins of title page, final leaf and several other leaves in Mo'ed vol., repaired with paper. Open tear to title page of Nezikin vol., affecting border and text, repaired with paper. Worming to some leaves of Kodashim vol., and margins of several leaves trimmed with damage to heading. Tears to title page and other leaves of Taharot vol., affecting text. Inscriptions. Stamps. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 367.
There were two printings of the first edition, with minor differences. The first printing was published in 1861, with the printers' device appearing on the title pages. The second printing was published in 1862, using copies of the first printing, with new title pages not including the printers' device.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Nidvot Pi, novellae on Tractate Kinnim, by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin, rabbi of Zidichov (Zhydachiv) and Komarno. Lviv, 1848. First edition.
The book begins with additions and emendations to the author's books – Asirit HaEfah on Torat Kohanim and Pnei Zaken on Tractate Shekalim of the Jerusalem Talmud.
8, [8] leaves. Lacking final leaf, with end of subscribers' list. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Handwritten inscriptions (in pen) on several leaves. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 371.
The book begins with additions and emendations to the author's books – Asirit HaEfah on Torat Kohanim and Pnei Zaken on Tractate Shekalim of the Jerusalem Talmud.
8, [8] leaves. Lacking final leaf, with end of subscribers' list. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Handwritten inscriptions (in pen) on several leaves. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 371.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Zichron Devarim, kabbalistic and Chassidic essays, by Rebbe Alexander Eichenstein Rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno. Lviv, 1871. First edition
[2], 42 leaves. 24 cm. Printed in part on dry paper. Good condition. Stains. Handwritten inscription on title page. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 203.
[2], 42 leaves. 24 cm. Printed in part on dry paper. Good condition. Stains. Handwritten inscription on title page. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 203.
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Beit Aharon, "on Torah and worship of G-d", by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody, 1875. First edition.
Two title pages.
The book begins with a collection of Azharot Kodesh, and records of Chassidic practices from the rebbes of the Karlin-Stolin dynasty. The renowned Shabbat song – Kah Echsof Noam Shabbat by R. Aharon HaGadol of Karlin is printed on leaf 6 (p. 11).
[6], 316, [3], [2] pages. Pages 17-24 bound out of place, after page 48. 27.5 cm. Wide margins. Good condition. Stains. Tears to both title pages (paper repair to inner margin of first title page). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 82.
Some corrections were made to this first edition during the course of the printing, resulting in variations between the different copies.
Two title pages.
The book begins with a collection of Azharot Kodesh, and records of Chassidic practices from the rebbes of the Karlin-Stolin dynasty. The renowned Shabbat song – Kah Echsof Noam Shabbat by R. Aharon HaGadol of Karlin is printed on leaf 6 (p. 11).
[6], 316, [3], [2] pages. Pages 17-24 bound out of place, after page 48. 27.5 cm. Wide margins. Good condition. Stains. Tears to both title pages (paper repair to inner margin of first title page). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 82.
Some corrections were made to this first edition during the course of the printing, resulting in variations between the different copies.
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