Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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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.
Rebbe David Twersky of Tolna (1808-1882), succeeded his father Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl as rebbe. He was a leader of Ukrainian Jewry, and rebbe to thousands of Chassidim.
224 pages. 27 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains, primarily to first and final leaves. Worming (mostly marginal). Inscriptions. New leather binding.
Rebbe David Twersky of Tolna (1808-1882), succeeded his father Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl as rebbe. He was a leader of Ukrainian Jewry, and rebbe to thousands of Chassidim.
224 pages. 27 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains, primarily to first and final leaves. Worming (mostly marginal). Inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Toldot Yitzchak, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, the Jewish Holidays and on Tehillim, by Rebbe Yitzchak Shapiro of Neshchiz (Niesuchojeże). Warsaw, 1868. First edition. Two title pages.
Rebbe Elimelech of Grodzisk writes in his approbation of the segulah in possessing this book: "It is fitting for every Jewish person to bring this book into his home so as to procure enduring blessing".
The author, Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz (1789-1868), was the youngest son of Rebbe Mordechai of Neshchiz and close disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Throughout his lifetime, Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz rarely lectured in public. However, in the last year of his life, he delivered lectures on the Torah and on Tehillim almost daily, which were recorded and published in the present book.
Stamps and ownership inscription on the title pages. Lengthy gloss on the final page by the same owner.
[4], 32; 30; 22; 32 leaves. 26.5 cm. Wide margins. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Marginal tears to several leaves, repaired in part with tape. Margins of title page and first leaves reinforced with tape. Stamps. Handwritten inscription. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 607.
Rebbe Elimelech of Grodzisk writes in his approbation of the segulah in possessing this book: "It is fitting for every Jewish person to bring this book into his home so as to procure enduring blessing".
The author, Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz (1789-1868), was the youngest son of Rebbe Mordechai of Neshchiz and close disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Throughout his lifetime, Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz rarely lectured in public. However, in the last year of his life, he delivered lectures on the Torah and on Tehillim almost daily, which were recorded and published in the present book.
Stamps and ownership inscription on the title pages. Lengthy gloss on the final page by the same owner.
[4], 32; 30; 22; 32 leaves. 26.5 cm. Wide margins. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Marginal tears to several leaves, repaired in part with tape. Margins of title page and first leaves reinforced with tape. Stamps. Handwritten inscription. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 607.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Two editions of the book Ateret Tiferet Yisrael, kabbalistic teachings and allusions on the weekly Torah portions, by R. Yisrael Charif of Satanov (Sataniv) - disciple of the Baal Shem Tov:
1. Lviv, 1865. First edition. With approbations by the rebbes of Ruzhin.
[2], 43, [1]; 47, [3] leaves (misfoliation). Without gathering of [8] leaves with novellae by the author's grandson, included in some copies at end of book. 25.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to many leaves, slightly affecting text. Marginal paper reinforcements to title page. New binding.
2. Warsaw, 1871. Second edition. With approbations from first edition, and many new approbations.
[1], 3, 82, [2] leaves. Lacking final leaf with list of donors. 25 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Marginal tears to first and final leaves. Worming, affecting text of some leaves. Inscriptions and signatures. New leather binding.
Segulah book. Prominent Chassidic leaders laud the holiness of the book, and describe how just having it in the house is a segulah for the safeguarding of the household members, for success in all areas, and for protection from any harm.
The first edition contains approbations by the rebbes of Ruzhin, R. Shlomo Kluger, R. Yosef Shaul Nathansohn and R. Yeshaya Schorr. Many approbations by prominent Chassidic leaders were added in the second edition, printed in Warsaw in 1871. In both editions, the approbations shower blessings upon the buyers of this book.
1. Lviv, 1865. First edition. With approbations by the rebbes of Ruzhin.
[2], 43, [1]; 47, [3] leaves (misfoliation). Without gathering of [8] leaves with novellae by the author's grandson, included in some copies at end of book. 25.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to many leaves, slightly affecting text. Marginal paper reinforcements to title page. New binding.
2. Warsaw, 1871. Second edition. With approbations from first edition, and many new approbations.
[1], 3, 82, [2] leaves. Lacking final leaf with list of donors. 25 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Marginal tears to first and final leaves. Worming, affecting text of some leaves. Inscriptions and signatures. New leather binding.
Segulah book. Prominent Chassidic leaders laud the holiness of the book, and describe how just having it in the house is a segulah for the safeguarding of the household members, for success in all areas, and for protection from any harm.
The first edition contains approbations by the rebbes of Ruzhin, R. Shlomo Kluger, R. Yosef Shaul Nathansohn and R. Yeshaya Schorr. Many approbations by prominent Chassidic leaders were added in the second edition, printed in Warsaw in 1871. In both editions, the approbations shower blessings upon the buyers of this book.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 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.
Two parts in one volume. Part I: [1], 12; 84 leaves. Part II (separate title page): 33 leaves. Leaves 77-80 of part I bound out of sequence. 24 cm. Thin, high-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal worming to title page and several other leaves. Handwritten inscriptions. New 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.
Two parts in one volume. Part I: [1], 12; 84 leaves. Part II (separate title page): 33 leaves. Leaves 77-80 of part I bound out of sequence. 24 cm. Thin, high-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal worming to title page and several other leaves. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 21.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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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 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).
Ownership inscription on the front endpaper: "This Beit Aharon belongs to the rabbi… Mordechai… Kobryn".
[6], 316, [3], [2] pages. Approx. 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and minor wear. Tears to title page and several other leaves, not affecting text. Tape repairs to title page. Worming. 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 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).
Ownership inscription on the front endpaper: "This Beit Aharon belongs to the rabbi… Mordechai… Kobryn".
[6], 316, [3], [2] pages. Approx. 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and minor wear. Tears to title page and several other leaves, not affecting text. Tape repairs to title page. Worming. 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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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Bnei Yissaschar, Chassidic and Kabbalistic essays on the festivals and months of the year, Part I - Shabbat and Nissan-Elul, by Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Shapiro Rabbi of Dinov. Zhovkva, 1850. First edition.
Part I only, on the months of Nissan-Elul, with Maamarei HaShabbatot. Part II is not included in this copy (Part II was apparently printed separately).
Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Langsam-Shapiro (1783-1841), a most prominent Chassidic leader, close disciple of R. Mendele of Rimanov and of other great Chassidic leaders.
[1], 24; 6, 9-16, 7-8, 17-72 leaves. Leaves 7-8 of second sequence bound out of order. Without part II on Tishrei-Adar. 23 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains, including dark stains. Significant worming to most leaves, with extensive damage to text, repaired with paper. Open tears, affecting text, repaired with paper. Several detached leaves. Margins trimmed with damage to headings in several places. New leather bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 91.
Part I only, on the months of Nissan-Elul, with Maamarei HaShabbatot. Part II is not included in this copy (Part II was apparently printed separately).
Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Langsam-Shapiro (1783-1841), a most prominent Chassidic leader, close disciple of R. Mendele of Rimanov and of other great Chassidic leaders.
[1], 24; 6, 9-16, 7-8, 17-72 leaves. Leaves 7-8 of second sequence bound out of order. Without part II on Tishrei-Adar. 23 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains, including dark stains. Significant worming to most leaves, with extensive damage to text, repaired with paper. Open tears, affecting text, repaired with paper. Several detached leaves. Margins trimmed with damage to headings in several places. New leather bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 91.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Or HaChaim, censure of the study of philosophy, by R. Yosef Yaavetz - the Chassid Yaavetz, with Maayan Ganim, commentary and expansions, by Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Shapiro Rabbi of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissaschar. Zhovkva, 1848. First edition of the Maayan Ganim commentary. Bound with: Yismach Lev, commentary on Aggadot and Midrashim (following the order of the Talmudic tractates), by Rebbe Menachem Nachum Twersky of Chernobyl. Lviv, 1848.
The author, R. Yosef Yaavetz (1440?-1508), a Spanish exile, presents his contention that the expulsion resulted from Spanish Jewry's preoccupation with Greek philosophy, preferring it over Torah wisdom. His book Or HaChaim was first printed in Ferrara, 1554.
Maayan Ganim by the Bnei Yissaschar is a polemic work. The main part is a caustic diatribe on the Haskalah movement - against Galician maskilim, Moses Mendelssohn and his writings, their followers and prospective followers.
This is presumably the first work fiercely criticizing and denunciating not only Mendelssohn's works and translations but also Mendelssohn himself.
Maayan Ganim was printed after the author's passing (Tevet 1841). After the book was published, the author's son, Rebbe David of Dinov, presented it to Rebbe Yehoshua of Belz, a leading Galician rebbe. After studying the book, R. Yehoshua exclaimed: "This is not a book, this is a piece of Jewish heart… a fiery flame". In response, Rebbe David described to him the circumstances under which his father composed the book: "My father was once ill for six consecutive weeks, he hardly ate and drank… [His family] summoned a doctor to examine him, who pronounced that the patient has a certain desire, which if fulfilled, would help him recover. Upon hearing this, R. Tzvi Elimelech took paper and ink, closeted himself in his room, and began writing the book Maayan Ganim… without stopping. When he finished writing… he declared that he feels better, and added: Now I have revealed to all the impure character of the maskilim" (R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov, II, Bnei Brak 2005 edition, p. 514).
Two books in one volume. Or HaChaim: [1], 32, [2] leaves. Yismach Lev: [18] leaves. Lacking [2] leaves before final leaf in Yismach Lev. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor worming to some leaves. Worming to several leaves (mostly final leaves of Yismach Lev), slightly affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 356.
The author, R. Yosef Yaavetz (1440?-1508), a Spanish exile, presents his contention that the expulsion resulted from Spanish Jewry's preoccupation with Greek philosophy, preferring it over Torah wisdom. His book Or HaChaim was first printed in Ferrara, 1554.
Maayan Ganim by the Bnei Yissaschar is a polemic work. The main part is a caustic diatribe on the Haskalah movement - against Galician maskilim, Moses Mendelssohn and his writings, their followers and prospective followers.
This is presumably the first work fiercely criticizing and denunciating not only Mendelssohn's works and translations but also Mendelssohn himself.
Maayan Ganim was printed after the author's passing (Tevet 1841). After the book was published, the author's son, Rebbe David of Dinov, presented it to Rebbe Yehoshua of Belz, a leading Galician rebbe. After studying the book, R. Yehoshua exclaimed: "This is not a book, this is a piece of Jewish heart… a fiery flame". In response, Rebbe David described to him the circumstances under which his father composed the book: "My father was once ill for six consecutive weeks, he hardly ate and drank… [His family] summoned a doctor to examine him, who pronounced that the patient has a certain desire, which if fulfilled, would help him recover. Upon hearing this, R. Tzvi Elimelech took paper and ink, closeted himself in his room, and began writing the book Maayan Ganim… without stopping. When he finished writing… he declared that he feels better, and added: Now I have revealed to all the impure character of the maskilim" (R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov, II, Bnei Brak 2005 edition, p. 514).
Two books in one volume. Or HaChaim: [1], 32, [2] leaves. Yismach Lev: [18] leaves. Lacking [2] leaves before final leaf in Yismach Lev. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor worming to some leaves. Worming to several leaves (mostly final leaves of Yismach Lev), slightly affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 356.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Two Chassidic books authored by Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Shapiro Rabbi of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissaschar:
1. Agra DeKallah, on the Torah, Part I & II. Lviv, 1868. First edition. Two parts in one volume.
With approbation by Rebbe Chaim of Sanz.
Two parts in one volume. Vol. I (Bereshit): [6], 134 leaves. Vol. II (Shemot-Devarim): [1], 26; 12, [1]; 56 leaves. Approx. 24 cm. Dry, brittle paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Minor wear. Open tears, affecting text (including tear to title page, affecting border), repaired in part with paper. Inner margins of title page and final leaf reinforced with paper, affecting border and text. Handwritten inscription. New binding.
2. Agra DePirka, selections on the worship of G-d. Zhovkva, 1861. Second edition.
Stamp on final leaf: "Mordechai Yehuda Shlomo Zalman Vizhnitzer Rabbi of Arad".
[65] leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming affecting text, repaired with paper. Open tears, including open tear significantly affecting text on one leaf, repaired with paper and handwritten replacement. Margins trimmed, affecting text in several places. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 4, 6.
1. Agra DeKallah, on the Torah, Part I & II. Lviv, 1868. First edition. Two parts in one volume.
With approbation by Rebbe Chaim of Sanz.
Two parts in one volume. Vol. I (Bereshit): [6], 134 leaves. Vol. II (Shemot-Devarim): [1], 26; 12, [1]; 56 leaves. Approx. 24 cm. Dry, brittle paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Minor wear. Open tears, affecting text (including tear to title page, affecting border), repaired in part with paper. Inner margins of title page and final leaf reinforced with paper, affecting border and text. Handwritten inscription. New binding.
2. Agra DePirka, selections on the worship of G-d. Zhovkva, 1861. Second edition.
Stamp on final leaf: "Mordechai Yehuda Shlomo Zalman Vizhnitzer Rabbi of Arad".
[65] leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming affecting text, repaired with paper. Open tears, including open tear significantly affecting text on one leaf, repaired with paper and handwritten replacement. Margins trimmed, affecting text in several places. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 4, 6.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Imrei Moshe, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by R. Avraham Yosef Moshe Podhorzer, disciple of R. Moshe Leib of Sassov. Safed-[Lviv], [1866]. First edition. Two copies.
The book was printed in two different places: Safed and Lviv. Most of the book (leaves 1-32) was printed in Safed, in large Rashi script. The book was later completed in Lviv, where the title page (featuring Safed as place of printing), 7 following leaves, and leaves 33-36 were printed. These leaves were printed in small Rashi script. In order to make the book more uniform, the first page of leaf 1 was also reprinted in Lviv and pasted over the original leaf 1.
The present lot includes two copies: one with the new page pasted over the original page, and a second copy where the new page was removed, revealing the original page (the new page printed in Lviv is enclosed, provided from a different copy).
Copy 1: [8], 36 leaves. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Open tear to title page, repaired with paper, and minor marginal tear to another leaf, not affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
Copy 2: [8], 36 leaves; [1] leaf enclosed. 21.5 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains, including inkstains, and wear. Open tears to original leaf 1, affecting text, reinforced with paper. Minor worming (including worming to enclosed leaf, slightly affecting text). Margins trimmed unevenly. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 56.
The book was printed in two different places: Safed and Lviv. Most of the book (leaves 1-32) was printed in Safed, in large Rashi script. The book was later completed in Lviv, where the title page (featuring Safed as place of printing), 7 following leaves, and leaves 33-36 were printed. These leaves were printed in small Rashi script. In order to make the book more uniform, the first page of leaf 1 was also reprinted in Lviv and pasted over the original leaf 1.
The present lot includes two copies: one with the new page pasted over the original page, and a second copy where the new page was removed, revealing the original page (the new page printed in Lviv is enclosed, provided from a different copy).
Copy 1: [8], 36 leaves. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Open tear to title page, repaired with paper, and minor marginal tear to another leaf, not affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
Copy 2: [8], 36 leaves; [1] leaf enclosed. 21.5 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains, including inkstains, and wear. Open tears to original leaf 1, affecting text, reinforced with paper. Minor worming (including worming to enclosed leaf, slightly affecting text). Margins trimmed unevenly. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 56.
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