Auction 88 - Part I - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Amarot Tehorot on Tehillim, by R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz, rabbi of Tarnogród. Warsaw: D. L. Sklower, 1838. The first Chassidic commentary printed on Tehillim.
R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz Rabbi of Tarnogród (d. 1806), a holy and eminent Torah scholar. Descendant of the Shelah, disciple of R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, and disciple-colleague of the Chozeh of Lublin and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. He died and was buried in Kozhnitz, after visiting the city and stating: "This city is fit for burial".
[2], 67; 59 leaves. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming. Marginal open tears to some leaves, not affecting text. Perforation to title page. Leaves trimmed close to text in several places. Inscriptions. Stamps, some deleted. New binding.
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Likutei Halachot, Orach Chaim part II (laws of Birkat Kohanim – laws of bedtime Shema service), based on the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov, by his disciple R. Natan Sternhartz of Breslov (Moharnat). [Zhovkva, 1849]. First edition.
The present volume contains the second part of this work, on part II of Orach Chaim (sections 128-239), with indexes.
Likutei Halachot is one of the most important compositions of Breslov teachings, wherein R. Natan of Breslov gives Chassidic and kabbalistic explanations, together with practical guidelines of conduct in G-d's service, arranged in the order of the laws in Shulchan Aruch – following the unique approach of his teacher, R. Nachman of Breslov.
[1], 66; 108 leaves. Most copies lack title page to this part; the present copy includes title page. 108 leaves originally appearing at beginning of book, bound here at end. Approx. 24 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains and traces of past dampness (with mold on several leaves). Large open tears to title page and open tears to other leaves, affecting title page border and text, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text. Old binding.
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Sipurei Maasiot, "That which we have merited hearing from our holy rabbi, the hidden light, R. Nachman", tales related by R. Nachman of Breslov, recorded by his disciple R. Natan of Breslov. [Lviv, ca. 1850]. Yiddish. Early, rare edition.
Bound with four books of homiletics and ethics in Yiddish (see details below).
The first edition of Sipurei Maasiot was printed by R. Natan of Breslov in 1815 or 1816, in Ostroh or Mohyliv. In that edition, the tales were printed in two languages: Hebrew and Yiddish, following the explicit directives of R. Nachman of Breslov. The second known edition was apparently also prepared for print by R. Natan (who added a second foreword), yet it was only printed after his death by one of his disciples in Lviv, ca. 1850 (the "Sipam" edition, which was also a bilingual edition). The present edition, printed in Yiddish, is the first monolingual edition of the book.
This edition is not listed in the Bibliography of Hebrew Book, nor is it listed by Gershom Scholem in his bibliography of Breslov books – Eleh Shemot (Jerusalem 1928). The place and date of printing do not appear on the title page.
Rare copy. To the best of our knowledge, one copy lacking two leaves (11-12) is held in the NLI, and another copy is held in the Schocken Institute library. No other copies are known to us.
This edition has several variations and omissions in comparison to the first edition.
R. Nachman himself is cited as describing the importance of printing these tales in Yiddish and that this is a segulah for fertility: "His will was that these stories be printed in our spoken language, Yiddish, and he said then that it is likely that a barren woman will read a story and hence merit bearing children" (Chayei Moharan, 25).
18, 21-22, 21-42, 45-48 leaves (complete copy, misfoliated). 24.5 cm. Wide margins. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear.
Bound with four Yiddish books:
• Nachlat Tzvi, compilation of ethical sayings from the Zohar translated into Yiddish, according to the order of the weekly Torah portions, by R. Tzvi Hirsch Chotsh of Krakow. Unidentified edition. 12, [130] leaves. Without title page.
• Kav HaYashar, kabbalistic ethics, by R. Tzvi Hirsch Kaidanover, translated into Yiddish. Iaşi, 1858. 58, 60-79 leaves (lacking leaf 59).
• Kehal Chassidim, stories about tzaddikim, by R. Aharon Walden, translation into Yiddish. Unidentified edition. [3], 59 leaves. Lacking last leaf.
• Kol Yaakov, on the Five Megillot, by R. Yaakov Kranz – the Maggid of Dubno, translated into Yiddish. Lviv, 1873. [26] leaves. Lacking final 16 leaves.
Five books bound together. Approx. 24 cm. Condition varies. Damaged binding.
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Birkat David, Chassidic commentaries on the Five Books of the Torah, by Rebbe Avraham David Wahrman of Buchach. Lviv, [1845]. First edition.
False imprint on title page, as was commonly done in Chassidic books printed in Galicia at that time, due to censorship restrictions and the persecution of Chassidim by the Haskalah.
Rebbe Avraham David Wahrman, the "Gaon of Buchach" (1770-1840), a leading Torah scholar and Chassidic figure, and prominent posek in his times. His halachic works became classics in halachic rulings. His work Eshel Avraham on Orach Chaim was printed in many editions of the Shulchan Aruch and is cited thousands of times in halachic literature.
[2], 1-132, 135-150, 153-182 leaves. Lacking 4 leaves: 133-134, 151-152. 22.5 cm. Printed (partly) on bluish paper. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Dark ink stains to several leaves, affecting text. Worming, slightly affecting text. Minor open tears to several leaves, affecting text. Marginal tape repairs to title page and several other leaves. Inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Bat Ayin on the Torah, by Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1847]. First edition.
This book is a classic text of Chassidic thought and contains the holiness of Eretz Israel. It was written by the disciples of the author, but it was carefully edited by Rebbe Avraham Dov after Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl instructed him to print it. The first edition of the book was printed specifically in Eretz Israel and not in the Diaspora, according to the instructions of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhyn, as written in the publisher's preface.
Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl writes in his approbation to the 1869 edition: "I hereby… bless… anyone who buys this book at full price, with success in all their dealings".
[1], 125 leaves. Lacking leaf [2] with end of printer's apology and homily for Passover. Also lacking [1] leaf at end, with list of subscribers, found in some copies only. 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains and wax stains. Tears, including open tears to title page and other leaves, repaired with paper. Open tear to title page, affecting border and text on verso (handwritten replacement of border). Worming to several leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. New leather binding.
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Bat Ayin on the Torah, with halachic responsa, by Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch and Safed. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa, R. Aryeh Leib and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1850.
Second edition, not identical to the first edition. This book was first printed in Jerusalem in 1847, based on the manuscript of R. Yisrael of Fălticeni, a disciple of Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch. In 1850, the book was reprinted in Zhitomir based on the manuscript of a different disciple (R. Meshulam Zussman of Zhitomir), who presumably was not aware of the edition printed in Jerusalem. This edition contains many additions and variations in comparison to the Jerusalem edition.
[4], 254 pages. 22 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Tear to title page, not affecting text. Inscriptions. New leather binding.
With five leaves at end of responsa section, lacking in other copies of this edition.
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Zot Zikaron, Torah novellae and secrets, by Rebbe Yaakov Yitzchak of Lublin – the Chozeh of Lublin. [Lviv], 1851. First edition.
Stamps.
[1], 34, [1], 39-40, 42-56; 10 leaves. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains and particularly dark stains to lower margins of many leaves. Worming, affecting text. Marginal open tear to one leaf and another tear, repaired with paper. Leaves trimmed with slight damage to headings. New binding.
Variations between different copies. The title page of the present copy does not indicate the place of printing, name of printer and civil year.
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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 (appears to have been 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.
Many stamps of R. Naftali Teitelbaum Rabbi of Nyírbátor (1867-1938, leading Hungarian rabbi and head of the Orthodox Bureau in Budapest. Grandson of the Yitav Lev).
[1], 24; 16, 18-21, 23-72 leaves. Lacking 2 leaves (17, 22) of second sequence. Without part II on Tishrei-Nissan. 24.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains and wear. Significant worming, with extensive damage to text, repaired with paper. Open tears, affecting text, repaired with paper (handwritten text replacement on one leaf). Large open tear to title page, affecting border, text and imprint, repaired with paper (and photocopy replacement). Inscriptions. New binding.
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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. Fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains. Tears, affecting text. Large open tears to title page, affecting border, repaired with paper (with photocopy replacement). Worming, affecting text. Margins of one leaf trimmed close to text. Stamps. New binding.
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Pri Kodesh Hilulim, introduction and commentary to the book Pri Etz Chaim on the prayer kavanot, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov – the "Sar Beit HaZohar". Lviv, [1833]. False imprint: Jides [Yehudit] Rosanes, 1802.
The actual year of printing is hinted to in the closing note of the publisher at the end of the book, where two chronograms each indicate the year 5593 (=1833). This type of falsification was common in Chassidic books printed in Galicia at that time, due to censorship restrictions and the persecution of Chassidim by the Haskalah movement (A. Yaari lists 16 books with similar false imprints).
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831), was known by the name "Sar Beit HaZohar" due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. Close disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin. Under his leadership, Zidichov became one of the largest and most prominent Chassidic centers in Galicia.
[1], 21; 15, [1] leaves. 23 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor wear. Minor marginal open tears to several leaves. New binding.
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Ateret Tzvi, commentary on the Zohar, Part II on Shemot, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov – the "Sar Beit HaZohar". [Lviv, 1841?]. First edition.
Part II of three parts.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831), was known by the name "Sar Beit HaZohar" due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. A glimpse of his profound kabbalistic knowledge is revealed in his book Ateret Tzvi on the Zohar.
At the top of the title page, ownership inscription and stamp of R. Refael son of R. Mordechai Silberman of Uman, rabbi of Safed (1839-1917).
[1], 54 leaves. 23.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and traces of past dampness. Tears and wear. Worming, affecting text. Marginal paper repairs to title page and other leaves, affecting text. Printing defect, affecting text on one leaf. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Midrash Rabba, on the Five Books of the Torah, with the Matnot Kehunah commentary by R. Yissachar Ber Katz, and Perush Maharya by R. Yitzchak Eizik of Zidichov. Lviv, 1874-1875. First edition. Four volumes.
The sons of the author write in their foreword that although publishing the author's commentary on the Torah portions would appear to take precedence, they are first publishing his commentary on the Midrash, in accordance with his will.
Signature and stamps on second title page and leaf 1 of vol. I. Several handwritten glosses on leaf 21 of the volume.
Four volumes. Vol. I (Bereshit): [4], 136 leaves. Vol. II (Shemot-Vayikra): [2], 67; 54, [1] leaves. Vol. III (Bamidbar-Devarim): [2], 91; 26 leaves. Vol. IV (Five Megillot): [2], 136 leaves. 32.5-34.5 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Slightly dry paper. Stains, including dampstains (and dark stains to several leaves). Worming. Closed and open tears to title pages and other leaves (with damage to text and title page border in vols. III-IV), repaired in part with paper and tape. Margins of vol. III trimmed in several places close to text. Inscriptions. New bindings.
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