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Kinat Hashem Tzevaot, caustic polemic work against Moses Mendelssohn and the Maskilim of Berlin, attributed to R. Natan of Breslov (Moharnat). [Lviv?: printer not indicated, ca. 1880]. First edition.
This first edition was printed anonymously. The book was attributed to R. Natan of Breslov, and later editions were published under his name. This fact is however not conclusive.
40 pages. 18.5 cm. Pp. 17-24 erroneously bound before p. 9. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming and minor tears, slightly affecting title page border and text on final leaf, repaired in part with tape. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
False imprint on the title page: "1852, as printed in Yas".
Six Breslov Chassidic works, printed in Russia-Poland in the mid-19th century:
• Likutei Tefillot. [Zhovkva or Lviv, ca. 1848].
• Likutei Etzot. [Zhovkva?, ca. 1840]. • [Russia-Poland, ca. 1840]. • Zhovkva, 1849. • [Lviv, ca. 1860]. Lacking 20 leaves at end of book. Leaf from a similar edition bound at end of volume. Signature on title page.
• Kitzur Likutei Moharan. [Zhovkva or Lviv, 1849]. Lacking one leaf in middle.
6 books. Size and condition vary.
Collection of Breslov Chassidic works, printed in the 1880s-1940s
• Tefillot HaBoker. Jerusalem, [1881]. Lacking final leaf.
• Hishtapchut HaNefesh. Jerusalem, 1904.
• Likutei Tefilot. Jerusalem, [1905]. Bound with: Tikkun HaKlali. Jerusalem, 1904.
• Shir Yedidot. Jerusalem, 1907. First edition.
• Likutei Moharan. Jerusalem, [1910].
• Passover Haggadah, Or Zore'ach. Jerusalem, 1927. First edition.
• Likutei Moharan. Jerusalem, [1936]. Two parts in two volumes.
• Zimrat HaAretz. Jerusalem, 1936.
• Shivchei HaRan. Jerusalem, 1936.
• Likutei Tefillot VeTachanunim. [Warsaw], 1937.
• Sefer Eretz Israel. Jerusalem, [1941]. Prayer on final leaf not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
• Chayei Moharan VeShivchei Moharan. Jerusalem, 1947.
13 volumes. Size and condition vary. New bindings. The books were not thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.
Ner Mitzvah V'Torah Or, Part I – Shaar HaEmunah, and Part II – Shaar HaYichud, by Rebbe Dov Ber Shneuri, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael son of R. Yitzchak Yoffe (prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya), 1820.
First edition, printed in the lifetime of the author, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch.
The book comprises two parts. The first part is entitled Shaar HaEmunah, and discusses the topics of the Exodus from Egypt, the eating of Matzah and the Splitting of the Sea. The second part, named Shaar HaYichud, contains a concise explanation of the kabbalistic notions of Hishtalshelut HaOlamot and Sefirot.
Ownership inscription on final page.
4, [7], 133, [1]; 57 leaves. 16.5 cm. Mostly printed on greenish paper. Fair condition. Many dark stains. Creases and wear. Tears and worming, affecting text. Marginal open tears to title page and other leaves, repaired with paper (with text replacement). Inscriptions. New binding.
Imrei Binah, explanations on the topics of Kriyat Shema, Tzitzit and Tefillin, based on Kabbalah and Chassidic teachings, by Rebbe Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Kopust: R. Yisrael Yoffe (prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya), [1821].
First edition, printed in the lifetime of the Mitteler Rebbe.
Imrei Binah is considered the most profound of the books composed and published by the Mitteler Rebbe. The main part of the book is dedicated to clarifying the kabbalistic concepts of Yichuda Ilaa and Yichuda Tataa, based on the teachings of the author's father – the Baal HaTanya.
On the first and final leaves, signature and stamps of R. Menachem Mendel son of R. Aryeh Leib Musayev (possibly from the family of R. Berel Musayev, one of the "Kremenchuker Berelach" and Chassid of the Tzemach Tzedek).
[2], 21; 56, [1], 55-140 leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Mostly printed on bluish paper. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Creases and wear. Minor tears. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
Likutei Amarim – Tanya, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Brooklyn NY: Kehot (1000th edition), 11th Nissan 1984.
1000th edition of the Tanya, distributed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe to the participants of the Hitvaadut of 11th Nissan 1984, in honor of his 82nd birthday, together with a dollar bill (dollar bill not included here).
[5], 2-505, [1] leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. High-quality paper, with wide margins. Inscription on endpaper. Original blue binding, slightly worn, with two bookmarks. Tears and wear to spine, reinforced with tape.
Mas'at Binyamin, responsa by R. Binyamin Aharon Slonik of Kraków. Metz: Gottschalk Speyer Segal of Saarlouis, [1776]. Second edition. Printer's device on title page, depicting a Levite pouring water over the hands of a Kohen.
Copy owned by Rebbe Yehoshua of Ostrova, the Toldot Adam, with his stamp on the title page.
Rebbe Yehoshua of Ostrova (d. 1873), a Polish Tzadik, son of R. Shlomo Leib of Lentshna and disciple of the Sar Shalom of Belz. Succeeded his father as rebbe of thousands of Chassidim, and was renowned for his greatness and holiness. He authored Toldot Adam (Józefów 1875). His only daughter married the first rebbe of Biala.
Signature at the top of the title page: "Avraham Aharon Perlow of Biala" – presumably a descendant of Rebbe Avraham Aharon Perlow son of Rebbe Shlomo Chaim Perlow of Koidanov.
Ownership inscription.
[1], [2], 89 leaves. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Extensive worming, affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
Lacking: [2] leaves of table of contents, bound in other copies at beginning or end of book. Leaves 90-91 were bound in this copy after the title page, and not at the end of the book.
Chiddushei Halachot on the Talmud, two parts, by R. Meir Schiff – Maharam Schiff, with the commentary by R. Mordechai Mardush. Warsaw: Samuel Orgelbrand, 1860. Part II, 1864.
Copy of R. Moshe Rokeach of Belz, with his signature at the top of the first title page, and his ownership inscription and stamps on the front endpaper.
The signatory is presumably Rebbe Moshe Rokeach of Kurów (1815-1883), son of the Sar Shalom of Belz. Served as rabbi of Kurów and Miechów. Renowned for his exceptional holiness.
[2], 62; 96 leaves; [1], 52 leaves. 32.5 cm. Good condition. Wear and stains. Worming, affecting text in some places. New, elegant leather binding.
Midrash Shmuel Rabati, with the Etz Yosef commentary. Stettin (Szczecin): Yaakov Menachem Schrentzel, 1860.
Copy of the rebbes of Amshinov, R. Menachem Kalisch and his son Rebbe Shimon Shalom Kalisch. On the title page, stamp of Rebbe Menachem Kalisch Rabbi of Amshinov; ownership inscription attesting that the book belongs to his son Rebbe Shimon Shalom on the back endpaper.
Rebbe Menachem Kalish (1860-1918), second rebbe of Amshinov, a prominent Polish rebbe. He succeeded his father at the age of 18 as rabbi and rebbe of Amshinov. The court grew considerably under his leadership, and hundreds of Chassidim accepted his authority. Just like his father, he was involved in charity and communal matters.
His son Rebbe Shimon Shalom Kalisch (1883-1954), author of Mashmia Shalom. Leading rebbe in his times. He escaped the Holocaust and eventually reached the United States, where many Chassidim were attracted by his great wisdom and exceptional love for his fellow Jew.
[1], 47, [1] leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Stamps. New leather binding.
Responsa by R. Yosef Karo, the Beit Yosef, on laws of Even HaEzer and novellae on Tractates Kiddushin, Ketubot and Gittin. Lviv: Naftali Hertz Grossmann, 1811.
Important ownership. On the title page, stamps of R. Pinchas Teomim Fränkel and of his son R. Yehoshua Heshel Teomim Fränkel.
R. Pinchas Teomim Fränkel Rabbi of Bikovsk and Cieszanów (d. 1874), illustrious son-in-law of the Divrei Yechezkel of Shinova, and son of R. Dov Berish Teomim-Fränkel grandson of the Baruch Taam. He was very cherished by his grandfather the Divrei Chaim.
His son R. Yehoshua Heshel Teomim Fränkel Rabbi of Sopkov (d. 1894), son-in-law of Rebbe Shmuel Chaim of Chentshin.
[1], 39; 30 leaves (misfoliation). 34 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor worming. Stamps. New binding.
Kesef Nivchar on the Torah, by R. Avi Ezri Zelig Margolies of Polotsk. Livorno: R. Yaakov Nunes Vais and Rafael Meldola, [1794]. Second edition.
Copy owned by rebbes of the Ruzhin dynasty, with their stamps on the title page. Early stamp of "Shlomo Friedman" – presumably Rebbe Shlomo son of Rebbe Avraham Yaakov Friedman (the first) of Sadigura. The book was later in the possession of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov (1894-1959; last rebbe of the Chortkov dynasty).
[3], 75 leaves. 30 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, affecting text. New, elegant leather binding.
Torat Emet, homilies on the Torah, by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta, based on the writings of R. Yissachar Ber Rabbi of Przedbórz and Radoszyce, disciple of the rebbe of Apta. Lviv: M. F. Poremba, 1854. First edition.
Copy of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov (1894-1959; last rebbe of the Chortkov dynasty), with his stamp on the title page.
[1], 39 leaves. 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, tears and open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (with handwritten replacement of title page border and a few words). New binding.