Tzofnat Pane'ach, homiletics on Shemot, by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen Katz Rabbi of Polonne, author of Toldot Yaakov Yosef. Korets: [Tzvi Hirsh Margolies and son-in-law Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber, 1782]. First edition.
The books of the Toldot Yaakov Yosef are the most important and authentic source of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings.
[1], 95 leaves. 30.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Large open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting border and text, repaired with paper, with photocopy replacement. Worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text and border, repaired in part with paper. Inscriptions and stamps. New binding.

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Keter Shem Tov – selections of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, Part I, compiled by R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów and Apta (Opatów). Zhovkva: Yehuda Leib Meyerhoffer and Mordechai Rabinstein, [1794]. First edition.
Part I of Keter Shem Tov – the renowned compendium of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, selected from the books of his disciples, R. Yaakov Yosef of Polonne and the Maggid of Mezeritch. This is one of the first compendiums printed of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov. The book was published in two parts in Zhovkva, 1794-1795.
The compiler of this book, R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów and Apta, authored several popular Chassidic books, including: Or HaGanuz LaTzadikim, the Tefilla Yeshara – Keter Nehora siddur and other books.
On the title page and several other leaves, signatures of R. Shmuel Heller, rabbi of Safed (1786-1884, an outstanding Torah scholar, proficient in a range of sciences including medicine). Signatures of R. Moshe Deutsch of Sighet and Safed, son-in-law of R. Shmuel Heller's son.
[30] leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains and wear. Worming to title page and several other leaves, repaired. Tears to title page, slightly affecting text (leaf professionally restored). Open tear to top left-hand corner of leaf 21, not affecting text, repaired. Minor marginal open tears to three leaves preceding final leaf, repaired. Inscriptions. New leather binding.

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Likutei Yosef, novellae on Talmudic topics, by R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne. Minkovitz, [1803]. First edition.
The author, R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne (Rivne; d. 1800), was a holy kabbalist, disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and R. Michel of Zlotchov.
[1], 26 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains (significant stains to final leaves). Tears, including tear with slight damage to title page border and tear affecting text in one place. Open tears to final leaves, not affecting text. Worming. Final leaf trimmed with damage to heading. New leather binding.

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Mishnat Chachamim, novellae on the Six Orders of the Mishnah, Parts I-VI, by R. Meshulam Feivish HaLevi Horowitz of Kremenets. Ostroh, [1796]. First edition. Separate title pages for Moed and Nashim.
Approbations by the Noda BiYehuda, the Haflaa and many other leading rabbis of the generation.
The author, R. Meshulam Feivish HaLevi Horowitz (ca. 1710 – Kislev, between 1785 and 1790) was born in Kremenets (Eastern Galicia), and lived there his entire life teaching Torah. He was known from a young age for his holiness, as R. Eliezer Kalir attests in his approbation, where he also praises him for his exceptional good name and Torah study. The Noda BiYehuda in his approbation uncharacteristically extols his virtues, comparing him to the Torah scholars of early generations.
Ownership inscriptions of R. Baruch Hirsh Teitelmon of Warsaw and signature of "Shalom… Zilber of Kutno".
[3], 33; [1], 15; [1], 22; 20; 24; 46 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Tears to several leaves, not affecting text. Tear to leaf 6 of Order Taharot, slightly affecting text, repaired. Inscriptions. Stamps. New binding.
There are various variants of this book, which differ in the amount of title pages. The present copy comprises three title pages: the main title page, and divisional title pages for Orders Moed and Nashim.

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Amtachat Binyamin, on Kohelet, by R. Binyamin, the Maggid of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). Minkovitz (Mynkivtsi), [1796].
The work ends in the middle of chapter 9, since the author passed away while he was still in the process of writing this work.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
Ownership inscription on title page signed by 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.
[2], 1-13, 18-82, 85-98, 101-128 leaves. Lacking 4 leaves: 83-84, 99-100. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming and tears to several leaves. Open tears and worming to title page and three following leaves, with significant damage to text and border, repaired with paper and photocopy replacement (leaves possibly provided from a different copy). Worming, damage and tears to final leaves (possibly also supplied from a different copy). New binding.
First book printed in Minkovitz.

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