Auction 85 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Komarno Mishnayot – Complete Set – Lemberg, 1862 – Title Page Printed Partly in Gold

Opening: $800
Sold for: $2,000
Including buyer's premium

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. Special title page for order Kodashim, printed in black, gold and copper-red.
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.
Ownership inscription of R. Yichye Sa'id HaLevi on verso of title page of order Nashim. Handwritten dedication on title page of order Nezikin.
6 volumes. Zera'im: [5], 97, 26, 92 [1] leaves; Mo'ed: [1], 59, 61-142, [1] leaves. Nashim: [1], 129, [1] leaves. Nezikin: [1], 4, 7-14, 17-184 leaves. Kodashim: [1], 94, 43 leaves. Taharot: [1], 296 leaves. 26.5-28.5 cm. Overall fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and wax stains; many stains to some leaves. Mildew to the final leaves of Moed. Worming affecting text. Open tears to many leaves, including most of the title pages, affecting the borders and the text, some repaired with paper. Open tears to (approx.) first 15 leaves of vol. Kodashim, affecting text. Many tears to first and final leaves of vol. Moed (large open tear to final leaf). Some leaves trimmed with damage to headings and text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 367.


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