Siftei Yeshenim, by R. Shabtai Meshorer Bass, bibliography of Hebrew books. Amsterdam, [1680]. First edition. Bound with: Part II of Siftei Yeshenim, additions to Part I, by R. Uri Tzvi Rabinstein. [Zhovkva], 1806.
This copy belonged to the tzaddik of Shtefanesht, Rebbe Avraham Matityahu Friedman. His stamp (with an illustration of a lion in the center) appears on leaf [2] of Part I.
Kvittel inscribed on leaf [3] of Part I, presumably by a Chassid who gave the book to the rebbe, and wrote his name and that of his mother for prayer: "Yaakov Dov son of Dina".
The Rebbe of Shtefanesht, Rebbe Avraham Matityahu Friedman (1848-1933, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 131-132), famous tzaddik and wonder-worker. Son of Rebbe Nachum of Shtefanesht – son of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. At the age of 21, he succeeded his father. Under Rebbe Avraham Matityahu's leadership, Shtefanesht grew to be an important Chassidic center. He served as Rebbe for over 60 years. He was re-interred in Israel in the Nachalat Yitzchak cemetery which is known until today as a site for deliverance, visited by many who pray at his gravesite.
Two books in one volume. Siftei Yeshenim (incomplete copy): [3], 7-20 leaves, 92 pages, [93]-108 leaves. Lacking first three leaves (including title page). Misfoliation. Siftei Yeshenim Part II: 3 leaves, 4-23 columns, 24-39 pages, [2] leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including several dark stains. Wear. Marginal tears to some leaves, repaired. Minor worming. Leaves trimmed, slightly affecting text on several leaves. Old binding.