Auction 88 - Part I - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Pri Etz, Chassidic homilies on the Torah and festivals, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk, with a copy of his will. Zhitomir: I.M. Bakst, 1874. First Edition.
The title page states that the work was copied from a manuscript in the possession of Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl.
Copy of Rebbe Menachem Mendel's will on p. 3.
30 pages. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including many dampstains. Worming, affecting text. Old binding, with worming and defects.
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Pekudat HaMelech, two parts, on the Rambam, the Torah and various selections, by R. Yisrael Nachman of Drohobych. Livorno, [1804]. First edition.
The author, R. Yisrael Nachman of Drohobych, was the son of R. Yosef of Drohobych (disciple of the Baal Shem Tov). On his way to Eretz Israel, he stopped in Livorno, where he made acquaintance with the Chida and gave over to him much information about the Baal Shem Tov and Chassidut.
Ownership inscription on title page of R. Moshe Aharon Rachamim Piazza, a Livorno Torah scholar in the second half of the 18th century, attesting that he received the book as a gift from the author.
[7], 36; [1], 52 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor open tears to one leaf, affecting text, and minor marginal tears to several leaves. Some worming, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
One of the few Chassidic books published in Livorno.
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Or HaChochma, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the Torah, by the kabbalist R. Uri Feivel of Krisnipoli (Chervonohgrad) and Dubienka. [Łaszczów: Yehuda Leib Rubinstein and Moshe Zicker, [1815]. First edition. Two parts in two volumes.
This book is a segulah for an easy birth, and is customarily placed under the head of a birthing mother.
The author, kabbalist R. Uri Feivel of Krisnipoli and Dubienka (d. between 1804-1808), close disciple of R. Kehat of Werish, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov.
Signatures and stamps.
Two parts in two volumes, incomplete copies. Vol. I: 76; 46 leaves (misfoliation). Lacking first [2] leaves with title page, approbations and preface. Extra copies of leaves 51-52. Vol. II: 60, 59-102 leaves (misfoliation). Lacking title page and final leaf. 21.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear and tears to vol. II. Abrasions to first leaf of vol. I, affecting text. Worming, affecting text. New bindings.
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Noam Elimelech, Chassidic essays on the Torah, by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk. Slavita: [R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita, 1794]. Third edition. Incomplete copy.
The publisher of this edition, R. Yisrael Avraham Rabbi of Cherny-Ostrov (ca. 1772-1814), was the nephew of the author R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, and son of R. Zusha of Anipoli, who pronounced him to have the soul of Chizkiyahu, king of Yehuda. A son-in-law and successor of R. Zev Wolf of Cherny-Ostrov, foremost disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and leader of the Chassidic community in Tiberias. After R. Yisrael Avraham's passing at the age of 42, his widow the Rebbetzin continued leading the Chassidim, managing the Tish like a rebbe (their mechutan R. Mordechai of Chernobyl attended her Seuda Shlishis when he spent Shabbat in their town).
8-82, 84-145 leaves. Lacking leaves 1-7, 146-150 (replaced in photocopy). Approx. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, closed and open tears, affecting text, mostly repaired with paper. New leather binding.
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Noam Elimelech, Chassidic homiletics on the Torah portions – a classic Chassidic work by R. Elimelech Weisblum of Lizhensk. [Russia-Poland, 1820].
On verso of title page, Hanhagot HaAdam by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, erroneously attributed to R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov, who is described on the title page as author of the book.
Signature and stamps on title page. Other inscriptions.
[1], 3, 5-91, 93-95 leaves. 23 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including large, dark dampstains. Extensive wear. Worming. Marginal open tears, not affecting text. Final two leaves presumably provided from a different copy (paper repairs to inner margins). New leather binding.
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Toldot Yaakov Yosef, Chassidic work on the Torah, by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen of Polonne. Medzhybizh, [1817]. Second edition.
Toldot Yaakov Yosef was the first Chassidic book brought to print. It was authored by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen of Polonne (d. 1781), a leading and close disciple of the Baal Shem Tov and the first to disseminate Chassidut. This book is the most important and authentic source of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, and was especially cherished by Chassidic leaders.
The book contains several stamps of R. Mendel Weg, prominent Slonim Chassid in Tiberias.
[1], 3, 5-89; 59 leaves. 32.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains, including traces of past dampness and large, dark dampstains. Extensive worming and large open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text (loss of chronogram on final line of title page; damage to text on verso as well), repaired in part with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Maayan HaChochmah, on the Five Books of the Torah, Neviim, Ketuvim, Tehillim, Pirkei Avot and Likutei Chiddushei Aggadot, by Rebbe Asher Tzvi, maggid of Ostroh. Korets, [1816].
First edition printed in the author's lifetime, a number of weeks before his death (the book was printed during Chanukah 1816, and Rebbe Asher Tzvi passed away on 16th Shevat 1817). With approbations by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta.
Rebbe Asher Tzvi of Ostroh (ca. 1740-1817), a leading disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch, a holy person and pious kabbalist. Served as a maggid in Ostroh and was known as one of the foremost rebbes of his times. In 1804, he began serving as rebbe and rabbi in Korets.
[2], 116 leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text. Tears, including open tears to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting text, repaired with paper. Large marginal open tears to several leaves. Singeing to several leaves, with marginal hole in one place. Two leaves (80-81) with smaller margins (presumably supplied from a different copy). Inscriptions. Old binding, worn.
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Kedushat Levi on the Torah portions, with selections, by Rebbe Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. [Berditchev (Berdychiv): Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, 1811]. First edition of the Torah commentary.
The essays by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev on the Torah portions were printed for the first time in this edition (up until then, only the Kedushot essays on Chanukah and Purim were printed, under the title Kedushat Levi). The essays were published by his descendants after his passing (in Tishrei 1809), based on the writings he left behind. The present edition does not include the Kedushot on Chanukah and Purim.
[1], 162 leaves. 20 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains; dark stains to some leaves. Many leaves with significant worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. Open tears, including tears affecting text, repaired with paper. Abrasions and stamp remnants in several places. New, elegant leather binding.
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Tzemach Hashem LiTzvi, Chassidic essays on the Torah, by R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna. [Berditchev (Berdychiv): R. Yisrael Bak, ca. 1818]. First edition.
The author, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna (1740-1802), was one of the leading third generation Chassidic rebbes. Disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov, who was known to say that R. Tzvi Hirsh was the greatest of his disciples and that Eliyahu HaNavi desires his closeness.
[3], 28; 138 leaves. 20.5 cm. Printed (partially) on bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Tears, including open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (line at foot of title page replaced in photocopy). Inscriptions. New binding.
Including leaf [3], with third approbation and omissions from Parashiot Ki Tisa and Shemini, found in some copies only.
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Toldot Aharon, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the Torah portions, by R. Aharon of Zhitomir (close disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev). Berditchev (Berdychiv): R. Yisrael Bak, [1817]. First edition.
Toldot Aharon contains inspirational sermons and guidance in worship of G-d based on Chassidic teachings, recorded by one of the disciples of R. Aharon of Zhitomir. The book is written in an animated, passionate style, and quotes dozens of teachings received by the author from his prime teacher, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev.
[2], 20, [2], 21-36, 40-140, 146-191 leaves. Lacking 5 leaves: 141-145. 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Wear. Large open tears to title page, affecting text, repaired with paper. Tears to other leaves, affecting text in several places, repaired in part with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Shaar HaTefillah, on prayer, by Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi), author of Be'er Mayim Chaim and Sidduro shel Shabbat. Sudylkiv: Eliezer son of Mordechai Bilitch, [1825]. First edition.
Printed here for the first time is the author's well known responsum regarding the recitation of "Leshem Yichud", in which he rebuts the opinion of the Noda BiYehuda, who criticized its recital.
Ownership inscription on endpaper of R. Moshe Pedhatzur (Podhorzer; 1889-1963), grandson of R. Refael Silberman Ashkenazi chief rabbi of Safed, first mayor of Safed after the establishment of the State. Additional signatures of his on title page, second leaf and back endpaper.
[2], 102, 113-115; 3-10 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming. A few marginal tears. Perforation affecting text in one place. New leather binding.
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Ahavat Shalom, Chassidic discourses on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager of Kosov – founder of the Vizhnitz and Kosov Chassidic dynasties. Lviv, [1833]. First edition.
Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager (1768-1826) was the son of R. Yaakov Koppel Chassid, cantor in the Beit Midrash of the Baal Shem Tov and member of his inner circle of disciples. He was the disciple of the early Chassidic masters R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna. In 1802, after the passing of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna, he began leading his own court.
[4], 130 leaves. Lacking final leaf (replaced in photocopy). 22 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. wear. Worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Tears, including large open tears to title page and other leaves, with damage to border and text, repaired in part with paper (with photocopy and handwritten text replacement in several places). New binding.
False imprint for Lviv, 1802 on title page.
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