Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
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Likutei Yosef, novellae on Talmudic topics, by R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne. Minkovitz: Menachem Mendel son of Avraham, [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. Extensive worming affecting text, repaired with paper (most leaves professionally restored). Tear to title page, without loss, repaired with paper on both sides. Inscriptions. Traces of stamp. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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. Extensive worming affecting text, repaired with paper (most leaves professionally restored). Tear to title page, without loss, repaired with paper on both sides. Inscriptions. Traces of stamp. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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Chassidic Books
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $400
Unsold
Tiferet HaTzvi, composition on Tractate Beitzah and novellae on Yoreh Deah, by R. Uziel Meisels of Ritshvol (Ryczywół), disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. Zhovkva: Gerson Letteres, 1803. First edition.
[2], 16; 29 leaves. 36.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. Inscriptions. Stamp. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
[2], 16; 29 leaves. 36.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. Inscriptions. Stamp. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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Chassidic Books
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $5,250
Including buyer's premium
Shomer Shabbat, Shabbat laws and customs, by R. David Lida, with Vidui, Shir HaShirim with the Rishon LeTzion commentary (by the Or HaChaim), Hodu, Kegavna and other prayers. Zhovkva: Avraham Yehuda Leib Meyerhoffer, [1804].
First printed in Amsterdam 1687. Reprinted upon the instructions of the Maggid of Kozhnitz, with his approbation on the verso of the title page.
"Chassidic" edition, with several additions adapting it to the Chassidic Nusach Sefard: Hodu prior to Minchah of Erev Shabbat, Kegavna on Friday night, and more.
One of the first sources mentioning the Chassidic custom of reciting Kegavna before the Arvit prayer on Friday night.
[38] leaves. 17.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming, slightly affecting text. Tape repairs to title page. Margins of several leaves trimmed with damage to headings. Stamps. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
First printed in Amsterdam 1687. Reprinted upon the instructions of the Maggid of Kozhnitz, with his approbation on the verso of the title page.
"Chassidic" edition, with several additions adapting it to the Chassidic Nusach Sefard: Hodu prior to Minchah of Erev Shabbat, Kegavna on Friday night, and more.
One of the first sources mentioning the Chassidic custom of reciting Kegavna before the Arvit prayer on Friday night.
[38] leaves. 17.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming, slightly affecting text. Tape repairs to title page. Margins of several leaves trimmed with damage to headings. Stamps. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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Chassidic Books
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Otot HaShamayim – 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: printer not indicated, [1805]. 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.
93; 18 leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains and traces of past dampness (primarily to lower margins). Wear. Tears, including open tears. Worming. Worming and open tears to lower margins, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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.
93; 18 leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains and traces of past dampness (primarily to lower margins). Wear. Tears, including open tears. Worming. Worming and open tears to lower margins, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Category
Chassidic Books
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $425
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Even Pinah, Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer, with the Derishat Ari commentary, by R. Avraham Aryeh Leib HaLevi Rabbi of Strizov (Strzyżów). Lviv: R. Shlomo Yarish Rappaport, [1804]. 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.
At the top of the title page, signature of R. Yechiel Michael Kanner of Tismenitz (see enclosed material). Stamps of the Etz Chaim library of the Ashkenazic Beit Midrash in Amsterdam.
[2], 115, [3] leaves. 36.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Tears and wear. Open tears to title page and two following leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Worming to some leaves, affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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.
At the top of the title page, signature of R. Yechiel Michael Kanner of Tismenitz (see enclosed material). Stamps of the Etz Chaim library of the Ashkenazic Beit Midrash in Amsterdam.
[2], 115, [3] leaves. 36.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Tears and wear. Open tears to title page and two following leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Worming to some leaves, affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Category
Chassidic Books
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $6,875
Including buyer's premium
Noam Megadim UKevod HaTorah, homily, pilpul, ethics and Chassidut on the Torah, by R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz, rabbi of Tarnogród. Lviv: Aharon son of Chaim David Segal, [1807]. First edition. With approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders, all stressing the holiness and asceticism of the author.
R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz Rabbi of Tarnogród (d. 1806), a holy and eminent Torah scholar. Disciple of R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Elimelech of Lizhensk.
At the end of the book, [2] leaves with list of pre-subscribers, including names of prominent Torah and Chassidic leaders – the Chozeh of Lublin, R. Naftali of Ropshitz, R. Efraim Zalman Margolies of Brody, and more.
[4], 102; 76, [2] leaves. Leaves 19-20 of first sequence bound out of order. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears, including marginal open tears to title page, slightly affecting border and text on verso, repaired with paper. Leaves trimmed close to headings in several places. Inscriptions, signatures and stamps. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz Rabbi of Tarnogród (d. 1806), a holy and eminent Torah scholar. Disciple of R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Elimelech of Lizhensk.
At the end of the book, [2] leaves with list of pre-subscribers, including names of prominent Torah and Chassidic leaders – the Chozeh of Lublin, R. Naftali of Ropshitz, R. Efraim Zalman Margolies of Brody, and more.
[4], 102; 76, [2] leaves. Leaves 19-20 of first sequence bound out of order. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears, including marginal open tears to title page, slightly affecting border and text on verso, repaired with paper. Leaves trimmed close to headings in several places. Inscriptions, signatures and stamps. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Category
Chassidic Books
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $400
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Rav Yeibi, essays of ethics, Chassidut and Aggadic novellae, on the Torah portions, the Book of Tehillim and Talmudic Aggadot; novellae on several Talmudic tractates, by R. Yaakov Yosef, maggid and posek in Ostroh. With Mora Mikdash, on the sanctity of the synagogue. Ostroh: printer not indicated, [1808]. Second edition, with glosses and emendations.
The title of the book forms the initials of the author's name: R. Yaakov Yosef ben Yehuda.
[1], 129 leaves. 34 cm. Bluish paper. Condition varies. First and final leaves in fair condition, most leaves in good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Wear. Worming, affecting text. Tears, including open tears to title page and tears to other leaves (slightly affecting text in one place). Marginal paper repairs to first two leaves. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
The title of the book forms the initials of the author's name: R. Yaakov Yosef ben Yehuda.
[1], 129 leaves. 34 cm. Bluish paper. Condition varies. First and final leaves in fair condition, most leaves in good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Wear. Worming, affecting text. Tears, including open tears to title page and tears to other leaves (slightly affecting text in one place). Marginal paper repairs to first two leaves. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Category
Chassidic Books
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Otiyot DeRabbi Yitzchak, kabbalistic work on the Hebrew alphabet, by R. Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi of Zuravitz (Żurawica). Zhovkva, [1801]. First edition.
The author, R. Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi (1735-1783), was a kabbalist and hidden tzaddik, associate of the Baal Shem Tov. A teacher of the Yismach Moshe. Author of Raza Meheimna and Yesod Yitzchak.
[4], 36, 12 leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text (with significant damage to title page and several other leaves), repaired in part with paper. Open tears, repaired with paper. Stamp. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
The author, R. Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi (1735-1783), was a kabbalist and hidden tzaddik, associate of the Baal Shem Tov. A teacher of the Yismach Moshe. Author of Raza Meheimna and Yesod Yitzchak.
[4], 36, 12 leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text (with significant damage to title page and several other leaves), repaired in part with paper. Open tears, repaired with paper. Stamp. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Category
Chassidic Books
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
Otiyot DeRabbi Yitzchak, kabbalistic work on the Hebrew alphabet, by R. Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi of Zuravitz (Żurawica). Dubno: Aharon son of Yonah and Yosef son of Yehuda Leib, [1804]. Second edition.
Approbation by R. Betzalel Margolies Rabbi of Ostroh on verso of title page.
The author, R. Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi (1735-1783), was a kabbalist and hidden tzaddik, associate of the Baal Shem Tov. Author of Raza Meheimna and Yesod Yitzchak.
[4], 39, 13 leaves. 16.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains (mold to several leaves). Tears and wear to several leaves. Worming and defects, affecting text. Inscriptions. Stamps. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Approbation by R. Betzalel Margolies Rabbi of Ostroh on verso of title page.
The author, R. Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi (1735-1783), was a kabbalist and hidden tzaddik, associate of the Baal Shem Tov. Author of Raza Meheimna and Yesod Yitzchak.
[4], 39, 13 leaves. 16.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains (mold to several leaves). Tears and wear to several leaves. Worming and defects, affecting text. Inscriptions. Stamps. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Category
Chassidic Books
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,125
Including buyer's premium
Yesod Yitzchak, Part I – Kabbalistic and Chassidic teachings on Brit Milah; Part II – Halichot Olam, practices and segulot, by R. Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi of Zuravitz (Żurawica). Zhovkva: printer not indicated, [1810]. First edition.
Order of study for the night preceding a Brit Milah (Vach Nacht) on leaves 41-47 (compiled from the Zohar).
The author, R. Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi (1735-1783), was a kabbalist and hidden tzaddik, associate of the Baal Shem Tov.
Signature on title page (slightly faded).
[5], 5-69 leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor marginal tear to title page, and marginal open tears to other leaves, not affecting text. Minor worming. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. New leather binding.
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Order of study for the night preceding a Brit Milah (Vach Nacht) on leaves 41-47 (compiled from the Zohar).
The author, R. Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi (1735-1783), was a kabbalist and hidden tzaddik, associate of the Baal Shem Tov.
Signature on title page (slightly faded).
[5], 5-69 leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor marginal tear to title page, and marginal open tears to other leaves, not affecting text. Minor worming. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Category
Chassidic Books
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $800
Sold for: $5,000
Including buyer's premium
Or Pnei Moshe, homiletics, ethics and Chassidic teachings on the Torah portions and Five Megillot, by R. Moshe Sofer Stam of Pshevorsk. Mezeritch (Mezhirichi): Mordechai Katz and Naftali Hertz son of Aryeh Leib, [1810]. First edition.
The book bears many approbations accorded by foremost Chassidic leaders, extolling the great holiness of the book and its author.
The author, R. Moshe of Pshevorsk (1720?-1806) was a prominent Chassidic leader in the generation of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and his brother R. Zusha of Anipoli, who held him in high esteem. He was also renowned as a supremely holy and pure Torah scribe, and Tefillin and mezuzot he scribed were deemed exceptionally holy.
[2], 240 leaves. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Marginal open tears to several leaves, including marginal tears to title page, slightly affecting text, repaired with paper. Leaves trimmed with slight damage to text in several places. Inscription. Stamps. New leather binding.
Without additional 2 leaves of approbations, added after the printing to some copies only.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
The book bears many approbations accorded by foremost Chassidic leaders, extolling the great holiness of the book and its author.
The author, R. Moshe of Pshevorsk (1720?-1806) was a prominent Chassidic leader in the generation of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and his brother R. Zusha of Anipoli, who held him in high esteem. He was also renowned as a supremely holy and pure Torah scribe, and Tefillin and mezuzot he scribed were deemed exceptionally holy.
[2], 240 leaves. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Marginal open tears to several leaves, including marginal tears to title page, slightly affecting text, repaired with paper. Leaves trimmed with slight damage to text in several places. Inscription. Stamps. New leather binding.
Without additional 2 leaves of approbations, added after the printing to some copies only.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Category
Chassidic Books
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,750
Including buyer's premium
Mekor HaChochmah, on the Torah and Five Megillot, by R. Chaim Ozer HaKohen of Brody. Warsaw: H. Nassonowicz, [1815]. Only edition, rare.
The author, R. Chaim Ozer HaKohen (1760? – ca. 1820-1830) was a member of the Brody Kloiz. He lectured and preached in the synagogues and study halls of Brody for decades. Outstandingly well versed in all Torah fields. He also authored Be'er Mayim Chaim and Nachal Eshkol.
24, [18] leaves. 19 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Tears to title page, affecting text and border. Leaves trimmed close to text in several places, with damage to headings. Text near inner margins damaged in several places, due to binding. Inscriptions. Stamps. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
The author, R. Chaim Ozer HaKohen (1760? – ca. 1820-1830) was a member of the Brody Kloiz. He lectured and preached in the synagogues and study halls of Brody for decades. Outstandingly well versed in all Torah fields. He also authored Be'er Mayim Chaim and Nachal Eshkol.
24, [18] leaves. 19 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Tears to title page, affecting text and border. Leaves trimmed close to text in several places, with damage to headings. Text near inner margins damaged in several places, due to binding. Inscriptions. Stamps. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Category
Chassidic Books