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A Special Chabad Auction on the Occasion of "Yom HaBahir", Yud (the 10th of) Shevat – Day of Passing of the Rebbe Rayatz, and Day of the Ascendancy to Leadership of the Lubavitcher Rebbe"
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First editions of two important works by R. Hillel HaLevi Malisov Rabbi of Paritch and Bobroisk (R. Hillel Paritcher):
* Likutei Biurim – Commentary on Kuntres HaHitpaalut by the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Warsaw: 1868. First edition of the Likutei Biurim commentary.
[1], 67; 52 ff. Approx. 25.5 cm. Wide margins. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Wear to final leaves. Minor tears. Title page remargined (title page may have been supplied from a different copy). Leaves unevenly trimmed. New leather binding.
* Sefer Pelach HaRimon, Chassidic essays on Bereshit and Chanukah, according to Chabad Chassidic teachings. Vilna: Fin, Rozenkrantz and Shriftzettser, 1887. First Edition. Two title pages. Important approbations.
VIII pp., 140 ff. Approx. 25 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear. Inked stamps. New leather binding.
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Chassidic and Kabbalistic essays and homilies, in the tradition of Chabad.
Six parts in six volumes.
* Vol. I (Bereshit and Chanukah): [3], 2-75, ff. Lacking title page (replaced with photocopy).
* Vol. II (Shemot and Purim): [2], 2-76 ff.
* Vol. III (Vayikra, Lag BaOmer and Shir HaShirim): [2], 51 ff.
* Vol. IV (BaMidbar): [3], 2-6; [1], 2-69 ff. 6 leaves at beginning of the book: "Addition to Chanah Ariel Book Devarim" (originally bound at the end of part V).
* Vol. V (Devarim and responsa): [3], 56.
* Vol. VI (Dalet Amarot Tehorot): [2], 2-79; [1], 2-5 ff. + [1] printed front wrapper + blank wrapper.
23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. New, matching leather binding.
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She'erit Yehuda, laws of Melichah (salting meat) from Shulchan Aruch (sections 69-74), with commentary and responsa on all four parts of Shulchan Aruch, by R. Yehuda Leib, Posek and Maggid in Janowitz, brother and close disciple of Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi – Baal HaTanya. Vilna: Menachem Mann and Simcha Zimmel, 1841. First edition (on blue paper).
Brought to print by R. Ze'ev Wolf, son of the Maharil of Janowitz.
On title page, stamps of R. Chim Shimon Rudelson, Rabbi of Borisov, Minsk Governorate (ca. 1840-1902).
[1], 49 ff. 22 cm. Bluish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Marginal browning to most leaves. Wear (significant wear to title page). Worming to most leaves, with minor damage to text. Minor tears. Inscriptions and stamps to title page. New leather binding.
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This edition is based on the 1807-1810 Slavita edition. Title page of part I printed in red and black. Printed on blue paper.
Approbation by R. Yehuda Leib, the Maharil of Janowitz, brother and close disciple of Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya and Shulchan Aruch.
Two parts in two volumes:
* Part I (on Tractates Berakhot, Shabbat and Eruvin – 1818): [3]. 52; 17; 100; 46 ff. Handwritten inscriptions and signatures on title page.
* Part II (on Tractates Pesahim, Ta'anit, Beitza, Rosh Hashanah, Yoma, Sukkah, Megillah, Mo'ed Katan and Halachot Ketanot – 1820): 214 ff. Stamps.
Approx. 34-35 cm. Blue paper. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains and dampstains (large dampstains in part II). Creases and minor wear. Worming, affecting text. Leaves trimmed unevenly. Stamps. Censorship inscription. Old bindings (with new spines), worn. Significant worming to binding of part II.
Responsa Bigdei Yesha, by Shmuel ben Yosef HaLevi Segal of Urla, Dayan in Białystok (d. 1845). Vilna: Menachem Mann and Simcha Zimmel, 1844. Only edition.
17 Approbation Letters from prominent Rabbis and Posekim of that generation.
In leaf [2/2], among the letters of Approbation, is a letter on behalf of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, by his son Rebbe Chaim Shneur Zalman of Liadi. In his letter, the Tzemach Tzedek apologizes for not granting an approbation to the present book (in fact, the Tzemach Tzedek did not grant any approbations, except for one, given to "Sefer Or HaGanuz"; see: "Beis Rabbi", 1902, p. 63, footnote IV).
Signature on title page.
[3], 33; 24 ff. Approx. 36.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Wear. Tears and worming, slightly affecting text. Small open tear to title page, not affecting text. Censorship expurgation. Inscriptions. Stamp. New binding.
The first six parts comprise essays printed from Rebbe Shlomo Zalman Schneersohn's manuscripts. Part VII is composed of sermons, taken down by the author's disciples ("Shomeim Muvhakim"), edited and corrected by him.
Seven parts in seven volumes.
* Part I (Bereshit): [4], 48 ff.
* Part II (Shemot): [2], 57 ff.
* Part III (Vayikra): [2], 50 ff.
* Part IV (BaMidbar): [2], 80 ff.
* Part V (Devarim): [2], 105, [1] ff.
* Part VI (Shir HaShirim, selections and wedding homilies): [2], 49 ff. Lacking 2 final leaves (list of abbreviations).
* Part VII (essays recorded by the author's listeners and index): [2], 74, [1]; 15 ff.
Approx. 30-32 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Tears and worming to parts V and VII (significant worming to final leaves of part VII, affecting text). Open tears to title pages of parts I and IV; Large tears to title page and few leaves of part V. New matching bindings.
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Sefer Kav Naki, on "Sidrei Gittin" and "Hilchot Gittin", by Rabbi Avraham David Lavut. Warsaw: Nathan Schriftgiesser, 1868. First edition. Two parts in one volume; two title pages to part I; separated title page to part II.
The Author - R. Avraham David Lavut (1815-1890; forefather of the Lubavitcher Rebbe), Rabbi of Nikolayev and a prominent Chabad Rabbi. He was a close disciple of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch and his son, the Rebbe Maharash.
With approbation by Rabbi Baruch Shalom Schneerson, eldest son of the Tzemach Tzedek and great-great-grandfather of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Approbation by Rabbi Yosef Tumarkin (1813-1874), of the “lions” among the Tzemach Tzedek’s disciples, Rabbi of Soran and Kremenchuk.
Handwritten glosses in several leaves; Lengthy gloss on page 30/2. Gloss in leaf 29/2 refers to the saying by the Tzemach Tzedek.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions to endpaper and title page.
* Part I: 27, [1], 27-59 ff. Leaves 4-7 of first sequence bound out of order (after leaf 27). * Part II: 39, [1] ff. 29.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming, affecting text. Inscriptions, glosses and stamps. New binding.
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Beit Aharon VeHosafot, references for the Talmud, Chazal, books of Kabbalah and Chabad Chassidut, following the order of the verses of the Bible, by R. Avraham David Lavut (1815-1890), Rabbi of Nikolayev. Vilna: Yehuda Leib Mac, 1880. Only edition.
Signature and stamp of the author, and approbation of rebbe Maharash of Lubavitch, on leaf [2\1].
[3], 2-180 ff. 33 cm. Good condition. Dark stains. Browning. Minor marginal tears to several leaves (marginal open tears to title page and final leaf, not affecting text). Some short glosses. Inscriptions and stamps. New binding.
R. Avraham David Lavut (1815-1890; forefather of the Lubavitcher Rebbe), Rabbi of Nikolayev and a prominent Chabad Rabbi; a close disciple of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch and his son, the Rebbe Maharash.
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Noam Elimelech, Chassidic essays on the Torah, by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk. New York: Shulsinger Bros., [1942]. Title page printed in red and black.
Following the title page is a facsimile of a letter of approbation given by Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, Rebbe Rayatz of Lubavitch, to the publisher rabbi Osias Wagschal (9th Shevat 1941; printed on a full page): "Regarding the printing of the holy book Noam Elimelech, it is certainly a very noble thing and surely the number of buyers will increase, and it will bring them protection and success… It is appropriate to make an elegant introduction" (Hebrew; printed in Igrot HaKodesh by the Rayatz, V, Letter 1367) [There are other copies of the book, in which this approbation was printed in a reduced size, on the upper-right side of the page].
Noam Elimelech is one of the first Chassidic books, and is considered until this day to be one of the fundamental works of Chassidut. The book contains essential parts of the doctrine of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk on Chassidut, purity of thought and attachment to G-d. A tradition attributed to the Baal HaTanya, holds the Tanya to be a "book of the Beinoni'im", and the Noam Elimelech a "book of Tzadikim" (see: Sefer Or Yekarot, I, Jerusalem 1998, p. 250).
Since its publishing, the book was deemed sacred to all, and it was reprinted in numerous editions (until 1982, it had been printed in over 50 editions, and since then in dozens more). Many keep the book as a segulah, and some special miniature format editions were published to serve as amulets for protection and success. Many put it at the head of an ill person as a segulah and protection, for a speedy recovery and to be saved from any misfortune. The book is known also to be a segulah for women experiencing difficult labor.
[7] ff., 231 pp. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear. Minor tears to margins of final leaves, reinforced with tape. Stamps. New, elegant leather binding.
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Luach HaYom Yom, "Or Zarua Yearbook for Chabad Chasidim" – 19th Kislev 1943-1944, compiled and arranged by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (future Lubavitcher Rebbe). First edition. Pocket format.
‘First-fruit’ of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's work.
A yearbook for the year 5703, from Chag HaGeulah Yud-Tes (19th) Kislev 1943, to 18 Kislev of the following year, 1944. The yearbook sets the daily portion of study in Chumash, Tehillim and Tanya, and contains customs, stories, and Chassidic saying and aphorisms, from Torat HaChasidut and from the talks and letters of the Rebbe Rayatz of Lubavitch. The calendar opens with a sort of introduction by the publisher, followed by a biographical overview of the seven Chabad Rebbes, named "Shalshelet HaYachas".
Rebbe Rayatz worte about this yearbook: "It is a book in small format—just as a Chossid must be in his self-estimation— yet it is overflowing with pearls and precious stones of the best and greatest quality… G-d blessed my son-in-law, R. Menachem Mendel… and gave him great powers, which allowed for the building and the founding of a resplendent Chassidic mansion, which contains 383 rooms, in a way which ‘yom yom yabia omer, ’ each day ‘says something'" (letter 2024; Yiddish).
[1] printed front wrapper, 10, 118 pp., [1] printed back wrapper. 13 cm. Good Condition. Few stains. Leaves trimmed, with small marginal damage to text. New binding.
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Likutei Amarim – Tanya, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Brooklyn NY: Kehot, Yud Shevat 1990. "200th birthday of the Tzemach Tzedek – 40 years of the Rebbe's leadership".
Inscription at the top of the title page: "From the rebbe". Letter of authenticity enclosed, signed by R. Shaul Shimon Deutsch: "This Tanya was received from the Rebbe by a member of my family in honor of the Rebbe's 40th year of Nesiyos"
Special edition of the Tanya (edition 3323) printed in large format, with thin binding, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Rebbe's appointment. The book was distributed by the rebbe with a dollar bill (dollar bill not included here).
The distribution ceremony of the present Tanya on Monday 10th Shevat 1990 is described in detail in Kovetz LeChizuk HaHitkashrut – 29 (pp. 13-15).
[3], 235 ff. Approx. 22.5 cm. Green binding, blue spine. Good condition. Stains to binding.
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"Kuntres Maamarim 5682", with two one-dollar bills for charity, distributed by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Brooklyn, New York: Kehot Publication Society, 1992. "Marking 90 years to the birth of the Rebbe".
Inscription on title page and on margins of both bills: "From the hand of the Rebbe" (Hebrew).
The Lubavitcher Rebbe instructed to print the booklet in honor of the yahrzeit of his father-in-law, the Rebbe Rayatz on Yud Shevat. It includes three Chassidic Maamarim delivered by the Rayatz in 1921, which were recorded in writing. The Kuntres opens with a printed portrait of the Rebbe Rayatz. On the eve of Yud Shevat 1992, the Rebbe distributed this booklet with two one-dollar bills for charity.
Booklet: 59, [1] pp. Approx. 23 cm. Good condition. Dollar bills in good condition.
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