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Lot 66 Likutei Amarim – Tanya – Zhovkva, After 1805

Likutei Amarim Tanya, by R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Zhovkva, [after 1805]. The title page states: "T
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Likutei Amarim Tanya, by R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Zhovkva, [after 1805].
The title page states: "Tanya, which is a book of collected writings… and we have added a touch… from the outstanding Torah scholar, the author, to explain the essence and topic of Teshuva, and this is a third part which was not included in the first edition printed in Slavita…" (Slavita emphasized on title page).
The Tanya was first published by the author in Slavita, 1796. The second edition was printed in Zhovkva, 1798 (see previous item), and then again in a third edition in Zhovkva, 1805, followed by several variants (this variant was listed in R. Y. Mondschein's bibliography as the fifth edition of the Tanya). These Zhovkva editions were printed during the author's lifetime, presumably without his knowledge. The approbations were omitted in this edition. The chapters of Igeret HaTeshuva – Mahadura Kama were included at the end of the book.
The publisher R. Yaakov of Brody writes at the end of the book that many asked him to undertake printing a new edition of this book, since the book was not available in his country (Galicia-Poland), due to the prohibition to export the book from Russia, where it was originally published.
The following statement appears before Igeret HaTeshuva (p. 67a): "Says the publisher: A precious gem was in my possession from the scholarly author, a manuscript booklet pertaining to topics of repentance, and for the benefit of the public I have brought it to print".
[59] leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, wear and tears. Wear and dark stains to title page. Tears to first four leaves, affecting text and title page border (repaired with paper, with some text replacement). New leather binding.
This edition has two variants, see: Yehoshua Mondschein, Torat Chabad – Bibliographies, I, Kfar Chabad, 1982, pp. 46-49.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 625.
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Lot 67 Or HaGanuz LaTzaddikim – Teachings of the Baal HaTanya – Zhovkva, 1800 – First Edition

Or HaGanuz LaTzaddikim, "compiled from books and from the teachings of holy sages… explaining Chassidic conduct and desi
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Or HaGanuz LaTzaddikim, "compiled from books and from the teachings of holy sages… explaining Chassidic conduct and desirable character traits, which are described in all the books of Tzaddikim…", by R. Aharon HaKohen of Apta. Zhovkva, 1800. First edition, with the approbation of the Maggid of Kozhnitz.
The book was published some four years after the printing of the Tanya by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi. The author, a prominent Chassidic Tzaddik, bases many of the thoughts in his book on the teachings of the Tanya, which he quotes and elaborates upon in almost every Torah portion.
R. Aharon HaKohen of Zelichov (Żelechów) and Apta (Opatów; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, p. 157), author of Keter Shem Tov – the renowned compendium of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, and of the Tefilla Yeshara – Keter Nehora siddur. His book Or HaGanuz LaTzaddikim was first published anonymously.
Regarding this book, see: Ch. Lieberman, How Chassidism is Researched, in his book Ohel Rachel, I, New York 1980, pp. 7-11.
Stamp on the title page of R. "Aryeh Leib son of R. Elimelech Dov, dayan in Jerusalem" (R. Aryeh Leib son of R. Elimelech Dov Hershler, d. 1917, known as "R. Leib Dayan" – a prominent dayan in Jerusalem. A disciple of R. Shlomo Zalman Baharan, both in Torah and in public activism. He was one of the founders of the Beit Yisrael and Givat Shaul neighborhoods. He served as judge in the government court, alongside the Turkish Pasha, the Muslim Qadi and the Greek Patriarch, and represented the interests of the Jewish community with great wisdom and perspicacity). Stamps of his son R. "Chaim Todros Herschel – Jerusalem" on the leaf following the title page and on the final leaf.
A signature extending over the upper part of several leaves: "This Or HaGanuz belongs to R. Aharon son of R. Moshe son of R. Avraham".
[64] leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains and extensive wear. Dampstains. Worming to several leaves. Tears and damage to title page. Marginal tears and damage to several leaves, mostly not affecting text, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 22.
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Lot 68 Biurei HaZohar – Kopust, 1816 – First Edition

Biurei HaZohar, commentary to the Zohar, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi - the Baal HaTanya. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael Yoffe
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Biurei HaZohar, commentary to the Zohar, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi - the Baal HaTanya. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [1816]. First edition.
A fundamental book clarifying many concepts of the Arizal's Kabbalah, according to Chassidic teachings. The commentaries to the Zohar, which the Baal HaTanya imparted to his sons and the elite of his disciples on Shabbat eves, were recorded by his son R. Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. The Baal HaTanya taught these commentaries from 19th Kislev 1801, until his final years. This book contains only a quarter of his commentaries to the Zohar (as his son writes in the foreword).
The title page states: "…and for the most part these holy writings were reviewed by the Rebbe, and he was very satisfied with them". In the foreword, his son the Mitteler Rebbe - R. Dov Ber (Schneuri) of Lubavitch describes the contents of the commentaries in the book: "…which we heard from his holy mouth, every Shabbat eve, commentaries and explanations of the essays of the Zohar, one leaf from every portion, for several years, and it is plainly visible to all that Divine Inspiration rested upon him as he revealed the light of the secrets of the Torah, in particular in his explanations of the essays, he attained their absolutely true meaning. As I heard directly from him, more than once, that throughout his life, he specifically set Shabbat as the time for studying Zohar … and he attested on himself that he only studies each Shabbat one or two leaves, but in great depth, with great toil, and investigating each word, to reach the true understanding of Kabbalah…".
At the end of the foreword, the Mitteler Rebbe describes the method of writing and arranging the book: "It is known to all those who study my father's teachings, that none of the writings contain anything of my own, except when explaining and clarifying in places where he was concise, and even that was taken from his teachings, when he elaborated further in other places…".
Rebbe Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarno writes in his preface to his commentary Damesek Eliezer on the Zohar, that one of the books which were before him while he composed his commentary was the Biurei HaZohar by R. Dov Ber, son of R. Shneur Zalman.
[4], 139; 57 leaves. 20.5 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Uneven edges. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dark dampstains to some leaves. Worming to first and final leaves and to other leaves, slightly affecting text. Printing defect and tear to leaf 138, affecting text with some loss. Marginal tears to several leaves. Stamps to title page and in other places. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 79.
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Lot 69 Ner Mitzva VeTorah Or – Kopust, 1820 – First Edition

Ner Mitzva VeTorah Or, foundations of Chabad Chassidic thought, by Rebbe Dov Ber Shneuri – the "Mitteler Rebbe" of
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Ner Mitzva VeTorah Or, foundations of Chabad Chassidic thought, by Rebbe Dov Ber Shneuri – the "Mitteler Rebbe" of Chabad. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, 1820. First edition.
The book comprises two parts. The first part is entitled Shaar HaEmuna, "regarding the essence of the mitzva of faith, which is the foundation and root of all mitzvot". The chapters in this part discuss the topics of the Exodus from Egypt, the eating of Matza 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 (a complete composition entitled Likutei Biurim, Warsaw 1868, was written to explain the profound meaning of Shaar HaYichud, by R. Hillel of Paritch, close disciple of the author).
Rebbe Maharash of Lubavitch stated that each of the Mitteler Rebbe's books was intended for a specific type of Chassid, yet "Shaar HaYichud is the key to Chassidism", and it was written for all Chassidim (Rebbe Rayatz, Limud HaChassidut, p. 30).
Stamps and ownership inscriptions of "Yaakov Dokter – son of Avraham Segal" [of Safed].
4, [7], 133, [1]; 57 leaves. 16 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Tears and worming to title page and several other leaves, affecting text, partially repaired with paper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 395.
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Lot 70 Imrei Binah – Kopust, 1821 – First Edition

Imrei Binah, explanations on the topics of Kriyat Shema, Tzitzit and Tefillin, based on Kabbalah and Chassidic teachings, by
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Imrei Binah, explanations on the topics of Kriyat Shema, Tzitzit and Tefillin, based on Kabbalah and Chassidic teachings, by Rebbe Dov Ber Shneuri of Lubavitch, the "Mitteler Rebbe". Kopust: R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [1821]. First edition.
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. The book is divided into four sections: Petach HaShaar, Shaar Kriyat Shema, Shaar HaTzitzit and Shaar HaTefillin.
The Mitteler Rebbe published during the course of his life ten compositions, which he stated were each intended for a different kind of person. His book Imrei Binah was directed at the most profound scholars, and he once even stated that he had written it for his disciple R. Yekutiel Liepler. Rebbe Maharash of Lubavitch related that he was once experiencing difficulty in grasping chapters 32 and 37 of the book, and he approached his father the Tzemach Tzedek for help in understanding them. However, his father instructed him to go ask R. Yekutiel (Rebbe Rayatz, Limud HaChassidut, p. 30).
Reputedly, the Divrei Chaim, Rebbe of Sanz would study the book Imrei Binah every night before going to sleep (Sheloshet HaRo'im, Brooklyn 2004, p. 320). The Divrei Chaim even quotes it in his book Divrei Chaim on the Torah, Parashat Vayakhel (p. 28).
Rebbe Dov Ber Schneuri, known as the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch (1774-1828) was the son of R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. After his father passed away while fleeing the French Invasion of Russia, he began serving as rabbi of Lubavitch (Lyubavichi). In his father's lifetime, he recorded the latter's teachings, and delivered public lectures based on them, even in his presence, with the addition of his own commentaries. He was gifted with brilliant profundity and an unlimited wellspring of Torah thoughts. His Chassidic discourses would extend over many hours. He had an exceptional talent for clear explanations, whether in writing or orally, and was able to clarify and simplify before laymen the most profound and abstract concepts in Kabbalah and Chassidism. He was endowed with a rare ability to concentrate, and was able to contemplate G-dly concepts for hours on end, completely unaware of his surroundings. The Lubavitcher Rebbe retold that on Yom Kippur, he would stand in his place the entire day, in devoted prayer detached from physicality, without budging, with sweat pouring from his head. He passed away whilst delivering a Chassidic discourse.
[2], 21; 1-56, [1], 55-140 leaves. 20.5 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Tears and worming to title page, not affecting text. Worming to first and final leaves. Light wear to first leaves. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 55.
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Lot 71 Three Books – First Editions of the Three Parts of Shaar HaTeshuva VehaTefillah, Published by the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch in His Lifetime – Shklow and Kopust, 1817-1819

Collection of three books – first editions of the three parts of Shaar HaTeshuva VehaTefillah, teachings of the second rebbe
Collection of three books – first editions of the three parts of Shaar HaTeshuva VehaTefillah, teachings of the second rebbe
Collection of three books – first editions of the three parts of Shaar HaTeshuva VehaTefillah, teachings of the second rebbe
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Three Books – First Editions of the Three Parts of Shaar HaTeshuva VehaTefillah, Published by the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch in His Lifetime – Shklow and Kopust, 1817-1819 Three Books – First Editions of the Three Parts of Shaar HaTeshuva VehaTefillah, Published by the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch in His Lifetime – Shklow and Kopust, 1817-1819 Three Books – First Editions of the Three Parts of Shaar HaTeshuva VehaTefillah, Published by the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch in His Lifetime – Shklow and Kopust, 1817-1819
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Collection of three books – first editions of the three parts of Shaar HaTeshuva VehaTefillah, teachings of the second rebbe of the Chabad dynasty R. Dov Ber Schneuri – the Mitteler Rebbe. Printed in the Rebbe's lifetime. Shklow and Kopust (Kopys), 1817-1819.
1. Shaar HaTeshuva VehaTefillah, Part I – repentance and prayer, joy and bitterness. With the Shaar HaBechira section, "Discusses matters which subdue a person's heart to complete repentance". Shklow, [1817].
Signature on final leaf: "Meir son of Chaim Katz Bichever". Additional signatures on other leaves.
[4], 22; 11, [1], [2]; 84, [2] leaves. 16.5 cm. Mostly printed on greenish paper. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Worming and wear to several leaves (with minor damage, mostly repaired). Inscriptions and stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 586. The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book quotes the Chabad bibliographer Chaim Lieberman, who contends that the book may have been printed in Kopust and not in Shklow.
2. Shaar HaTeshuvah VehaTefillah, Part II, "regarding repentance and service of the heart". Shklow, [1818]. First edition.
2, 42, 2, 5-81, [1] leaves. 16 cm. Greenish paper. Overall good condition. Several leaves in fair condition. Stains. Dampstains. Tears and worming to several leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 586. This book has several variants (differences in page headings of first gathering).
3. Derech Chaim VeTochachot Mussar Haskel… Part III of Shaar HaTeshuva – "Words of reproach, which subjugate man's heart and bring him closer to his Father in Heaven, in complete repentance". Kopust: R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [1819]. First edition.
At the end of his preface to this book, the Mitteler Rebbe mentions how Chabad Chassidim cherish manuscripts, preferring them over printed books.
136 leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears to several leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 138. This book has several variants (differences in pagination).
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Lot 72 Responsa of the Baal HaTanya – Zhitomir, 1857 – Exceptionally Wide Margins / Bound with Other Books

Book of responsa by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira,
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Book of responsa by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1857.
Exceptional copy. Printed on high-quality paper, with particularly wide margins. Instead of the foreword on p. 3, an illustration was printed, depicting the Tablets of Law on Mt. Sinai (such copy is recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 000181206).
The responsa of the Baal HaTanya were first published in his Shulchan Aruch edition, printed in Zhitomir 1847, and later in Zhitomir 1857. In both editions, the responsa were printed both as independent volumes, and as part of the Shulchan Aruch.
In the foreword to the responsa, R. Chaim Avraham, son of the Baal HaTanya, describes the printing of the responsa book as an independent volume: "In his lifetime, many approached him with various questions… he responded to each one with his pleasant letters, clarifying the Halacha. In order to benefit the public who already possess a Shulchan Aruch… I decided to publish the responsa on their own as well".
Bound with three other books (at the beginning of the volume):
• Sifri, halachic midrash on the Books of Bamidbar and Devarim, with the notes of R. Yosef Shaul Nathansohn. Lviv, 1866. • Responsa of the Ran, by Rabbenu Nissim Gerondi. Lviv, 1860. • Seder HaYom, laws, ethics and conduct, by R. Moshe ben Machir. Lviv, 1875.
Sifri: [2], 2-82 leaves. Responsa of the Ran: [38] leaves. Seder HaYom: 38 leaves. Responsa of the Baal HaTanya: 42 leaves. Approx. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Wear and stains. Signatures and various inscriptions. Old binding, partially detached. Torn and damaged leather spine.
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Lot 73 Zohar Chadash – One of the First Books Printed in Slavita by Rabbi Moshe Shapira – Slavita, 1793 – Including the Two Rare Leaves

Zohar Chadash. [Slavita, 1793]. This is one of the first books produced by the printing press established in Slavita by R.
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Zohar Chadash. [Slavita, 1793].
This is one of the first books produced by the printing press established in Slavita by R. Moshe Shapira, son of R. Pinchas of Korets. The book was brought to print by his brother "the rabbi, exceptional in Torah, fear of G-d and Chassidism", R. Yechezkel, son of "the renowned and prominent rabbi" R. Pinchas Shapira of Korets.
[1], 123 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Traces of past dampness to several leaves. Small marginal tear to title page, not affecting text. Minor damage. Inscription on title page. Binding with early leather spine. Worming and damage to binding.
Includes the two rare leaves (leaves 122-123) of "Glossary of the Zohar Gadol and Zohar Chadash", included only in some copies.
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Lot 74 Chok LeYisrael – Slavita, 1825-1826 – Complete Set – First Edition of Chok LeYisrael Printed in Slavita

Chok LeYisrael, with Yosef LeChok by the Chida. Slavita: R. Shmuel Avraham Shapira, [1825-1826]. Complete set in five volume
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Chok LeYisrael, with Yosef LeChok by the Chida. Slavita: R. Shmuel Avraham Shapira, [1825-1826].
Complete set in five volumes.
This is the first edition of Chok LeYisrael printed in Slavita.
This edition bears the approbations of prominent Chassidic leaders: R. Mordechai of Chernobyl, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta, R. Yitzchak of Radvil and R. Avraham Dov of Ovritsh.
One of the noteworthy approbations to this edition was accorded by R. Chaim HaKohen, a Torah scholar of Vilna, later the rabbi of Pinsk. In his approbation, he refers to the Ohev Yisrael of Apta (who also gave his approbation to this book) with great admiration.
Signatures, stamps and various inscriptions on the endpapers and title pages.
Bereshit: [8], 266, [1] leaves. Shemot: 258 leaves. Vayikra: 232 leaves. Bamidbar: 226 leaves. Devarim: [2], 256, [2] leaves. 18.5 cm. Vol. II partially printed on bluish paper. Condition varies, overall fair-good condition. Stains, dampstains. Wear and worming to some leaves. Tears and damage to several leaves, affecting text. Title pages of first two volumes detached. Some gatherings of vol. III partially detached. Two final leaves of vol. II supplied from another copy. Original leather bindings, damaged and torn.


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The Significance and Segulah of Reciting Chok LeYisrael Daily

The custom of reciting verses from the Bible and passages from Mishnah, Talmud and Zohar, every single day, was established by the Arizal, who observed this custom himself. The order printed in Chok LeYisrael is for the most part based on the writings of the Arizal in various places. The Chida added to this order daily halachic passages, taken from Mishneh Torah LehaRambam and Shulchan Aruch, as well as passages from books of ethics. The Chida's additions are named Yosef LeChok. The purpose of the Chok LeYisrael order of study, as explained in the writings of the Arizal, is both for the completion and tikkun of the soul, nourishing it through the study of the various parts of the Torah, and for affecting tikkunim and yichudim in the Upper spheres.

Many prominent Chassidic leaders, and especially the Tzaddikim of the Chernobyl dynasty, spoke in sublime terms of the segulah of the Chok LeYisrael study order, and attested that it provides a tikkun for sins in matters of holiness. Rebbe Yisrael Dov of Vilednik writes in his book She'erit Yisrael (Shaar HaShovavim, homily I) that studying Chok LeYisrael serves as Tikkun HaBrit, "as I received from my master [Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl], that true tikkun is achieved by attaching oneself to both the Written and Oral Law, through the Chok LeYisrael study order… and therefore in these times with the approach of the Messiah, the Yosef LeChok book has been published, authored by the Chida, disciple of R. Chaim ibn Attar the Or HaChaim, who embodies the lights of both Mashiach ben David and Mashiach ben Yosef, akin to the kabbalistic concept of an all-encompassing Tzaddik capable of effecting a tikkun for the imperfections of the entire Jewish people".

Rebbe Avraham of Trisk, son of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl, writes: "And following the prayers, he should recite Chok LeYisrael, every single day unfailingly… and through this he causes G-d to be filled with mercy for the Jewish people" (Magen Avraham, 96a).

Great rabbis of previous generations have spoken of great segulot attained by reciting Chok LeYisrael. Some wrote that it is also a segulah for livelihood (based on the words of the Talmud, "Chok means sustenance" - in the name of the Shinever Rebbe).R. Yaakov Roke'ach, in his foreword to Chok LeYisrael named Maase Roke'ach, wrote: "It is a mitzvah for every Jew to buy himself a Chok LeYisrael, to read from it every day…".


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Lot 75 Tikkun Leil Shavuot and Hoshana Rabba – Slavita, 1827

Tikkun Leil Shavuot and Hoshana Rabba "based on the order from the book Shenei Luchot HaBrit, with kavanot of the Names
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Tikkun Leil Shavuot and Hoshana Rabba "based on the order from the book Shenei Luchot HaBrit, with kavanot of the Names by the Arizal". Slavita: R. Shmuel Avraham Shapira, son of the rabbi of Slavita, 1827.
The book is printed in large, vocalized letters until leaf 84, and from that point onwards, in smaller letters. The title page is printed in red and black.
[2], 136 leaves. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Signs of usage. Damage to title page, affecting one letter of the title, with some loss. Original binding, with early leather spine. Worming, damage and wear to binding.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book lists only [2], 135 leaves.
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Lot 76 Mishnayot with Commentaries – Slavita, 1822 / 1830

Six Orders of the Mishnah, with commentaries. Six volumes from two different editions. Slavita: R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Sla
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Six Orders of the Mishnah, with commentaries. Six volumes from two different editions. Slavita: R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita, 1822 and 1830.
Orders Nezikin and Kodashim are from the 1822 edition, the other four orders are from the 1830 edition.
The title page states: "It was added to them… some novellae from the rabbi, outstanding Torah scholar… R. Levi Yitzchak, who served as rabbi in Berditchev".
6 volumes. Zera'im: [4], 132 leaves. Moed: 173 leaves. Nashim: 160 leaves. Nezikin: [1], 196 leaves. Kodashim: 130 leaves. Taharot: 224 leaves. Order Zera'im volume lacking leaves 42-43, 61-64 (altogether lacking 6 leaves). Leaves 129-132 of order Nashim bound out of sequence. Five volumes with average height of 25-27 cm, volume of order Kodashim – 21.5 cm. Condition varies. Volumes of orders Zera'im, Moed, Nashim and Nezikin in overall good condition. Stains, dampstains, worming. Worming slightly affecting text to one volume. Volume of order Taharot in good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to several leaves. Tears to title page, affecting text, repaired with tape. Volume of order Kodashim in fair-poor condition. Stains, dampstains, ink stains and pen scribbles. Severe worming to title page and many leaves, affecting text. Detached gatherings. Order Kodashim volume smaller than other volumes. Stamps. Some volumes with signatures and inscriptions. Some volumes with early leather bindings. Damage and wear to bindings.
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Lot 77 Tikunei HaZohar – Printed by Rabbi Moshe Shapira – Slavita, 1821

Tikunei HaZohar. Slavita: R. Moshe Shapira, [1821]. Title page printed in red and black. Many inscriptions, signatures an
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Tikunei HaZohar. Slavita: R. Moshe Shapira, [1821].
Title page printed in red and black.
Many inscriptions, signatures and pen trials on the front and back endpapers ("This Tikunim belongs to the exceptional Torah scholar… R. Gedalia…", "R. Avraham Yitzchak", and more). Ownership inscription on leaf 89: "This Tikunim belongs to R. Efraim Zalman". Early stamps on the title page and final leaf. Censorship signatures on the final leaves.
50, 49-154 leaves. 21 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Signs of usage. Worming. Reinforced and repaired with tape in several places. Restoration paper over entire title page. Many handwritten inscriptions on the endpapers. New binding.
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Slavita and Zhitomir
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