Auction 85 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Agra DeKallah, on the Torah, Part I & II, by Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Shapiro Rabbi of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissaschar. Lviv, 1868. First edition.
Two parts in one volume. Part I (Bereshit): [6], 134 leaves. Part II: (Shemot-Devarim): [1], 26; 12, [1]; 56 leaves. 25.5 cm. Printed in part on dry paper. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Minor wear to first leaves. Minor worming, with some damage to text. Minor damage to title page border, due to binding. Stamps and handwritten inscription. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 285.
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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.
The publisher of this book, Rebbe Eliezer Yerucham Baron of Krakow (1830-1885/1892) was the grandson of the author and son-in-law of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. At the time of the printing of this book, he was childless, and in his foreword to this book, he writes of his hopes that through publishing this book, he would merit to have children. Indeed, a son was born to him around 1874, Rebbe Menachem Mendel (1874?-1942), who later published the second edition of this book, in 1897.
[2], 144 leaves. 22 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text. Marginal open tears to several leaves. Marginal paper repairs to title page (covering handwritten inscriptions). Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 131.
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Divrei Chaim, two parts, on laws of Gittin (divorce documents) and Mikvaot (ritual baths), [by Rebbe Chaim Halberstam Rabbi of Sanz]. Zhovkva, 1864. First edition.
Two parts in one volume.
This is the first work of the Divrei Chaim to be published, albeit anonymously. (Responsa Divrei Chaim was published 11 years later, in 1875).
Stamp of R. Ben Tzion Wesel Rabbi of Turda on title page.
[3], 34, [1], 33-44; 27; [1], 23, [1] leaves. Approx. 32 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and large dark stain to one leaf. Tears, including marginal open tears to one leaf, affecting text. Tears to title page of part II, repaired with paper. Margins trimmed with damage to text in several places, and slightly affecting border of title page of part II. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 117.
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Responsa Divrei Chaim, responsa on the four parts of Shulchan Aruch, by Rebbe Chaim Halberstam, rabbi of Sanz. Lviv, 1875. First edition. Two volumes.
Many of the responsa printed in Responsa Divrei Chaim pertain to questions of agunot. It is reported about the Divrei Chaim that "when he needed to sign a responsum regarding an agunah… he practiced much asceticism and immersions before affixing his signature to the permit". This was his practice when writing responsa to questions he received, and also in his final years, when he began arranging his responsa for print.
The title page of vol. I bears a long ownership inscription from 1889 by R. Mordechai David Shiawitz of Rakhiv (Rachov). His signature also appears on the title page of vol. II.
Two volumes. Vol. I: [2], 134 leaves. Vol. II: [4], 120 leaves. Approx. 36 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Open marginal tears in vol. I, including an open tear to the title page, repaired with paper. Small open tears affecting text of three leaves of vol. II. Minor worming. Paper reinforcements to title page of vol. I. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 118.
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Otot HaShamamyim – Derishat Ari, on Shulchan Aruch. Part I: Laws of Milah and Tefillin, Shabbat, Yom Tov and Chol HaMoed. Part II: Laws of Niddah. By Rebbe Aryeh Leib HaLevi Rabbi of Strizov (Strzyżów). Zhitomir, [1805]. Name of printer not indicated. First edition.
The author, R. Aryeh Leib HaLevi (1736-1803) was a foremost Chassidic leader, rabbi of Strizov and other communities. Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum, author of Yismach Moshe, cousin and close disciple of the author R. Aryeh Leib, refers to him with great reverence in his approbation.
In their foreword, the sons of the author relate to the unusual name given to the composition – Otot HaShamayim, asserting that although they do not know their father's reason for giving this name to his book, they are certain that he had a precise explanation for it, which he did not disclose. They add that his disciple, the Yismach Moshe, heard directly from the author that his compositions and the names he gave them were all based on Kabbalah.
Signature on title page.
92; 18 leaves. Lacking leaf 93 of first sequence. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Wear and creases. Worming, affecting text. Minor open tears, affecting text on one leaf. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 36.
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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.
The author, R. Moshe Teitelbaum Rabbi of Ujhel (1759-1841), was the progenitor of the Sighet and Satmar dynasties, as well as other prominent Chassidic dynasties.
Ownership inscription on the last page of Bereshit, dated 12th Nissan 1871, attesting that the book was received as a gift from "my father-in-law… R. Yehuda Alexander of Solotvyn". The same page bears the signature and stamp of R. Matityahu Appel of Sighet.
Signature on the title page of Vayikra: "Shalom Tabak son of R. Shlomo Leib" (son of R. Shlomo Leib Tabak, dayan and posek in Sighet, author of Erech Shai. R. Matityahu Appel was the son-in-law of R. Shalom Tabak).
Five volumes. Bereshit: [1], 2-117 leaves. Lacking leaf 1. Shemot: 90 leaves. Vayikra: 40 leaves. Lacking the two last leaves. Bamidbar: [1], 49 leaves. Devarim: 72 leaves. Lacking the final leaf. 21.5-24.5 cm. Condition varies, good-fair to fair. Stains. Dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text. Extensive worming to some leaves of vol. II affecting the text in many places, repaired with paper. Tears, including open tears affecting text, some repaired with paper. Open tears to title page of Bereshit vol., affecting text on both sides of the leaf (with handwritten replacement of the name of the book). Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather bindings (uniform).
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 239, 240.
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Yitav Lev, Chassidic, homiletical and ethical essays on the Torah portions, [by Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Teitelbaum Rabbi of Sighet]. Sighet (Sighetu Marmației), 1875. First edition.
Five parts in two volumes. Main title page at the beginning of first volume, and five divisional title pages for each book of the Torah.
The book was printed anonymously in the author's lifetime. The book title is an acronym alluding to the name of the author – Yitav = Yekutiel Yehuda Teitelbaum.
Two volumes. Vol. I (Bereshit-Shemot): [3], 141, [2]; 91, [1] leaves. Vol. II (Vayikra-Devarim): [3], 55, [1]; [4], 80; 52, 55-70 leaves. Errata leaf and title page of Devarim bound immediately after title page and errata leaf of Bamidbar. Approx. 25 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains (some leaves with many stains). Minor worming. Marginal open tears to several leaves. Minor tear to title page, repaired with paper. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 228.
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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).
[6], 316, [3], [2] pages. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Many stains. Tears to title pages, slightly affecting borders. Open tear to first title page, affecting border, repaired with paper and photocopy replacement. Marginal open tears to several other leaves. Several places reinforced with paper. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather 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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Tefillat Yisrael – Or HaYashar siddur, year-round siddur, based on the rite of Rebbe Shlomo Chaim Perlow of Koidanov and his customs, with kabbalistic practices and kavanot by R. Meir Poppers. Bound at the end: Or HaYashar by R. Meir Poppers and Kuntress HaMinhagim by the rebbe of Koidanov. Vilna, 1928.
Two title pages. Separate title pages for Or HaYashar and Kuntress HaMinhagim.
Rebbes and Chassidim of Koidanov, Karlin, Lechovitz and Slonim throughout the generations prayed following the text of this siddur, and printed their siddurim based on it. The Or HaYashar siddur was treasured by the rebbes of Belz, who would pray from it, stating that they drew from it fear of G-d.
Segulah book! In the approbation by Rebbe Aharon of Koidanov (copied from the first edition, Vilna 1877), the Rebbe blesses whoever buys the siddur: "I request of our Jewish brethren, especially our fellow Chassidim, to each buy this siddur at its designated price, and they should not try to save on the money, and first buyers will be first to be blessed, especially our fellow Chassidim, it is fitting that they should not pray from any other siddur using any other text, rather everyone should buy this siddur... and it will be good for him".
[3], 10, 43, [7], 3, [1], 4, [10], 18-25, 2, [22], 6-8, 19, [13], 26-27, 17, 21-31, [21], 37-50, [4], 15, 13-15, [1], 16-22; [1], 53 leaves; 23, [1] pages. 21.5 cm. Slightly dry paper. Fair-good condition. Stains, wear and tears. Detached leaves and gatherings. Owners' signatures (English). Original binding, worn, without spine.
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