Auction 88 - Part I - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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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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Torat Kohanim with the Asirit HaEifah commentary, by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin, rabbi of Zidichov (Zhydachiv) and Komarno, author of Heichal HaBerachah. Lviv, 1848. First edition.
Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin Rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno (1806-1874), a G-dly kabbalist and leading transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov. His books, in particular the Heichal HaBerachah commentary, are considered classic Chassidic works cherished by prominent Chassidic leaders.
On title page, signature of R. Avraham Yosef Klein (1827-1904), dayan and shochet in Hodod, who immigrated to Eretz Israel at the end of his life. Inscriptions in several places.
[2], 158 leaves. Misfoliation. Leaf 54 appears twice (once printed correctly and once with error). 35 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming. Minor tears to title page, repaired in part with paper. Stamp. New leather binding.
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Five Books of the Torah, with Targum Onkelos and various commentaries, and with the Heichal HaBerachah and Otzar HaChaim commentaries, by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin, rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno. Lviv: Pessel Balaban, [1866-1874]. First edition printed in the lifetime of the author, over the course of approximately ten years. Four of five volumes (without Bamidbar volume).
This Chumash contains two original works by the author: The Heichal HaBerachah commentary – commentary based on Kabbalistic and Chassidic teachings regarding Masorah, exact spelling of words and spacing between sections; and the Otzar HaChaim commentary on the 613 mitzvot as found in the Torah portions, Kabbalistic and Chassidic commentary explaining which mitzvah is alluded to in each letter of the Ten Commandments. Both compositions are based on the principles of the Arizal and Baal Shem Tov.
The Heichal HaBerachah chumashim by R. Yitzchak Eizik of Komarno are classic works of Kabbalistic and Chassidic thought, favored by rebbes of all circles.
The author describes in a letter the segulah qualities of the book, promising "…I am confident that anyone who has our Chumash in his home will be spared from any misfortune and harm, illness and want, and his home will be filled with G-d's blessing and all good, success, wealth and longevity for him and his offspring… children, life and sustenance, benevolence and mercy, favorable judgement, for a long life".
Incomplete copies. Four volumes. Bereshit: 31-283, [7] leaves. Lacking first [2] leaves, leaves 1-30 and final [2] leaves (altogether 34 leaves). Shemot vol. (with Megillat Esther): 10-320, [38] leaves. Lacking first [2] leaves, leaves 1-9 and [8] final leaves (altogether 19 leaves). Vayikra vol. (with Shir HaShirim): [3], 300, [11]; [4], 15-62 leaves. Devarim vol. (with Kohelet and Eichah): [1], 211, [1], 26 leaves. Lacking first [3] leaves. Approx. 25-28 cm. Condition varies. Stains, including dampstains. Two leaves at end of Bereshit vol (Haftarot) torn and detached, one of them lacking half the leaf. Bereshit and Vayikra vols. with worming, affecting text; tears and open tears (large tears to several leaves), affecting text, repaired in part with tape. New bindings.
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Six Orders of the Mishnah, with the commentaries of R. Ovadia of Bartenura and Tosafot Yom Tov, and with the Maaseh Oreg, Pnei Zaken and Atzei Eden commentaries, by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin, rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno. Lviv, 1862. First edition, second issue.
The author, Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin Rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno (1806-1874), a G-dly kabbalist and leading transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov. His books, in particular the Heichal HaBerachah commentary, are considered classic Chassidic works cherished by prominent Chassidic leaders.
At the beginning of volumes II, III and IV, stamps of R. Chaim Aharon David Deutsch son of R. Yosef Yisrael (1898 – perished in the Holocaust 1944), rabbi of Balassagyarmat, and signatures of his brother R. Noach Yaakov son of R. Yosef Yisrael Deutsch, son-in-law of R. Pinchas Chaim Klein Rabbi of Selish. Signature at beginning of vol. II.
6 volumes. Zera'im: [5], 97, 26, 92, [1] leaves; Mo'ed: [1], 59, 61-142, [1] leaves. Nashim: [1], 129, [1] leaves. Leaf 127 bound after leaf 128. Nezikin: [1], 4, 7-14, 17-184 leaves. Extra copy of leaf 171, with slight variations. Kodashim: [1], 94, 43 leaves. Taharot: [1], 296 leaves. 27-28 cm. Condition varies. Stains, including dampstains. Worming. In vol. VI, worming affecting text. Tears and open tears to some volumes, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Leaves trimmed close to text in some places. Title page of vol. IV printed in gold and black. Inscriptions. Stamps. New bindings.
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Avodat Yisrael, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the Torah portions, Haftarot and festivals; two letters; Chassidic commentary on Tractate Avot and novellae on Talmudic topics in Tractate Chullin, by R. Yisrael Hopstein – the Maggid of Kozhnitz. [Józefów, 1842]. First edition.
Avodat Yisrael is considered a classic Chassidic work, and was held in high esteem by prominent Chassidic leaders.
[3], 90; 32 leaves. Originally printed with two title pages. Lacking first title page. Lacking most of second title page, large part of text replaced in photocopand. 21 cm. Partially printed on bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains. y. Worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
Without leaf [5] comprising three approbations, which was included in some copies only (approbations which were brought to the printer after the printing of the book was completed).
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Be'er Moshe, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Moshe Elyakim Beri'a Hopstein of Kozhnitz. [Lviv, 1858]. First edition.
The author, Rebbe Moshe Elyakim Beri'a (1757?-1828), was a close disciple of his father, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, and of R. Zusha of Anipoli. In this book, as well as in his other works, he quotes extensively thoughts and traditions which he received from his father and other prominent Chassidic leaders.
Signature on title page of "Hirsh Meir Teitelbaum – Włocławek", who later donated the book to the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva library (stamps of the library). Stamp: "Agudath Tze'irei Emunei Yisrael – Włocławek". Signature on p. 1a.
[1], 188 leaves. 26.5 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor wear. Worming. Marginal tears to several leaves. Inscriptions and stamps. Old 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.
Two parts in one volume.
Signature on title page.
84; 151 pages. Two title pages for each part, and additional title page for Otzrot Chaim section at end of book (altogether five title pages). Leaf 3 of part I bound after leaf 4. First title page printed in red and black. 34 cm. Good condition. Stains. Open tear to second title page of part I, not affecting text. Margins of one leaf trimmed, not affecting text. 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.
Signatures on the title page. Other inscriptions.
[1], 117 leaves. 24 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains to title page. Tears to title page and other leaves, repaired with paper (with slight damage to text from repair). New binding.
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Birkat David, Chassidic and Kabbalistic homilies on the Torah and festivals, by Rebbe David of Tolna. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1862. First edition.
Printed during the lifetime of the author Rebbe David Twersky of Tolna (1808-1882), son of Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl. In his introduction, the author, known as a wonder-worker, blesses: "We shall merit pure future joy, and constant blessings".
Originally printed with two title pages and two prefaces, with only slight differences between them. The present copy only comprises the second title page and preface.
143 pages. Lacking first [4] pages, with first title page and preface. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Worming, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. Inscriptions. Deleted stamps and signature. New binding.
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