Sefer HaTemunah, attributed to R. Nechunya ben HaKaneh and to R. Yishmael Kohen Gadol, "with a commentary by a great kabbalist". Lviv, 1892. Interesting letter of approbation by Rebbe Yechezkel Halberstam of Shinova, about the author. Additional letters of approbation by leading rabbis and rebbes of that generation.
The copy of Rebbe Yeshaya’le of Kerestir, with an ownership inscription at the top of the title page: " Belongs to R. Yeshaya Steiner Kerestir".
R. Yeshaya Steiner of Kerestir (Bodrogkeresztúr; 1852-1922) was a disciple of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Liska (Olaszliszka), author of Ach Pri Tevua and reverently followed in his footsteps. He was orphaned from his father at the age of three and was raised in the home of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Liska from the age of twelve. Drawn to Chassidut, he frequented the courts of Rebbe Chaim Halberstam of Sanz and Rebbe Mordechai of Nadvorna. However, his primary rebbe and mentor remained Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Liska, and he eventually became his close attendant (even when R. Yeshaya already served as rebbe, with throngs flocking to his court from all over Hungary, he would still sign with his stamp and on his letters: "…who attended the righteous Rebbe of Liska"). Rebbe Yeshaya was revered by the leading rebbes of his day, including Rebbe Chaim of Sanz and Rebbe Yissachar Dov of Belz (who stated that the "key to sustenance" is in the hands of R. Yeshaya of Kerestir). He performed thousands of charitable deeds, personally engaging in hospitality, and was considered one of the pillars of kindness and prayer in his times. He was renowned as a holy man, and thousands of Jews (as well as non-Jews) from all over Hungary would travel to his court to seek his advice. He was also renowned as a wonder-worker and for providing amulets. Until this day, his portrait is hung in homes as a segulah against mice. The story behind this custom is related in his biography, Mei Be'er Yeshayahu.
Stamps of Rebbe Moshe Frisherman of Tomashov (Tomaszów)-Lublin and several glosses in his handwriting(?). Rebbe Moshe'le Frisherman of Tomashov (ca. 1910-1974, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 301; Encyclopedia L'Chachmei Galicia, IV, p. 250) was one of the most venerated rebbes in the United States. He was the son-in-law and successor to Rebbe Baruch Rubin of Gherla, as well as a disciple of Rebbe Yissachar Dov of Belz and Rebbe Aryeh Leibush of Cheshanov (Cieszanów). After losing his wife and children in the Holocaust, he arrived in the United States and served as Tomashover Rebbe in New York.
[2], 75 leaves. 22 cm. Dry, brittle paper. Fair condition. Tears to title page and to other leaves, with almost no damage to text. Various stamps. New leather binding.
Lacking leaves 76-82 containing a list of subscribers, which are not found in all copies (e.g. the copy in Otzar HaChochma does not contain the list of subscribers, while the copy in HebrewBooks.com does).