Auction 85 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Tefillah LeMoshe, Chassidic homiletics on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Moshe Eichenstein of Sambor. Lviv, 1856. First edition.
The author, Rebbe Moshe of Sambor (1765-1840), was the disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, and other prominent Chassidic leaders.
[5], 33 leaves. 23 cm. Printed partially on bluish paper. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions on back endpaper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 638.
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Chessed LeAvraham, profound kabbalistic and Chassidic essays on the Torah portions and various topics, by R. Avraham HaMalach (only son of the Maggid of Mezeritch), with additional selections by R. Avraham of Kalisk and other Chassidic leaders. Czernowitz, [1851]. First edition. With approbations by Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin and his sons.
In his approbation, Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin describes how during his imprisonment, he lost the manuscript of his grandfather R. Avraham HaMalach. Fortunately, R. Chaim HaLevi of Berditchev succeeded in obtaining a transcript of the manuscript and brought it to print.
A commentary on the Ten Sefirot was printed at the end of the book under the name of the rabbi of Berditchev. It is however actually an essay by R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, printed in the Tanya.
[2], 40 leaves. 23.5 cm. Wide lower margins. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Open tears to title page, repaired with paper; tears to other leaves, including tear to leaf 2, affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 226.
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Igeret HaKodesh, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. [Zhovkva, 1850?].
False imprint on title page for Sulzbach 1787.
32 leaves. 17.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears and minor worming. Stamps. Velvet binding.
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Responsa Mayim Chaim, two parts, by R. Chaim HaKohen Rappaport Rabbi of Ostroh. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1857. First edition.
In part I, section 27, there is a letter from Mezhibuzh signed by several prominent members of the community, including: "Yisrael B.Sh. [Baal Shem] of Tłuste [Tovste]" – the Baal Shem Tov.
Signature and ownership inscriptions of R. Moshe Chanoch HaKohen Novoseller of Cherny Ostrov (on leaf 4 of part I and title page of Otzrot Chaim section). Two trimmed glosses.
84; 151 pages. 32.5 cm. Two title pages for each part, and additional title page for the Otzrot Chaim section (5 title pages in total). Leaf 3 erroneously bound after leaf 4. First title page printed in red and black. Good-fair condition. Stains, mostly minor, apart from large dampstains to approx. five final leaves. Marginal creases and minor tears to final leaves. Stamp and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 341.
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Arvei Nachal on the Torah by R. David Shlomo Eybeschutz Rabbi of Soroca. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1858.
8, 17-184, 9-16, 185-199; 86; 112; 150; 214 pages. Four leaves (pp. 9-16) from first sequence bound out of order, after p. 184. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Open tear to title page, affecting border, repaired with paper (with replacement of border). Worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Holes to gutters throughout book (for binding), affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
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Ohev Yisrael, Chassidic homiletics on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1863. First edition.
[1], 117 leaves. 25.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Traces of past dampness, with many mold stains. Open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Worming, slightly affecting text, repaired in part with paper. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 19.
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Two books by Rebbe Yaakov Yitzchak of Lublin – the Chozeh of Lublin, first editions:
1. Zot Zikaron, Torah novellae and secrets. Lviv, [1851]. First edition.
Ownership inscription on title page. Ownership inscriptions and stamps of the Beit Midrash of Rebbe Yaakov Shimshon of Kosov in Safed.
[1], 34, 37, 39-40, 42-56; 10 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming affecting text, and marginal open tear to one leaf, repaired with paper. Significant worming and large open tears to final leaf, affecting text, repaired with paper (photocopy replacement of missing text). Abrasions to title page. Leaves trimmed close to text, affecting headings and text in several places. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 194.
2. Zikaron Zot, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the Torah portions and selections on Neviim and Ketuvim. Warsaw, 1869. First edition.
[2], 74 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 204.
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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. Separate title page for part II.
The book Or HaGanuz 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".
Ownership inscriptions on title page and other leaves.
Two parts in one volume. [1], 12; 84; 33 leaves. 24.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Dampstains with mold stains. Open tears, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. Large open tears to title page, affecting border and text, repaired with paper and photocopy replacement of border. Worming, affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 21.
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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.
[4], 32; 30; 22; 32 leaves (leaves 15-22 of third sequence erroneously bound before first sequence). 26 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Stains, including ink stains and dampstains. Tears to first title page, repaired with tape. Inscriptions and signatures on endpapers. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 607.
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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, [11] leaves (misfoliation). 27 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming. Minor marginal open tear to one leaf. Leaves trimmed with damage to heading in one place. New leather binding.
Including [8] final leaves with novellae by the author's grandson, included in some copies only.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 462.
2. Warsaw, 1871. Second edition. With approbations from first edition, and many new approbations.
[1], 3, 82, [3] leaves. Without first title page (rare leaf, lacking in most copies). Approx. 25 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Marginal tears to final leaf, repaired with paper. 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.
In both editions, the approbations shower blessings upon the buyers of this book.
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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 (it appears that part II was 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.
Ownership inscription on title page of R. David Ben Shimon, author of Shaarei Tzedek (d. Kislev 1879), a Moroccan Torah scholar who immigrated to Jerusalem; founder of the Maghrebi community in the city and head of its Beit Din.
[1], 24; 72 leaves. Approx. 24 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Significant worming to title page and most other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Tears, including open tears affecting text, repaired with paper (handwritten and photocopy replacement of missing text in several places). Leaves trimmed with damage to heading on final leaf. New leather bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 91.
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Regel Yeshara, kabbalistic entries in alphabetical order, by Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Shapiro of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissaschar. Lviv, [1858]. First edition.
47, [5] leaves. 24.5 cm. Printed (partially) on greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Many stains. Abrasions to title page, affecting border. Open tears to final leaf, affecting text, repaired with paper. Leaves trimmed, with slight damage to headings in several places. Handwritten inscription. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 534.
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