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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
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Magen Avraham, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions and the festivals, by Rebbe Avraham Twersky the Maggid of Trisk (Turiisk). Warsaw, 1903.
In his preface, the author writes about his book: "This book Magen Avraham… will be a protection to whoever studies it… I hereby bless whoever takes this book, that many kindnesses will reach him, and the G-d of Avraham will come to your assistance to fulfill all your wishes, sons and grandsons planted around your tables…". He writes further: "With the help of G-d… my words made a great impact on the hearts of those who truly listened, and brought many to repentance…".
The Sfat Emet reputedly stated that it is incumbent upon every young Torah scholar to pawn his Rabbenu Tam Tefillin in order to purchase the books Magen Avraham and HaMaggid MiTrisk (foreword to the Jerusalem 2006 edition; see also: Milin Kadishin, Jerusalem 2008, p. 487).
47; 36; 2-114 leaves. Two title pages. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. New binding.
Stereotype of the first edition printed in the author's lifetime, in 1887. The blessing for the living, "Shlita", originally appended to the author's name, was even left on the second title page, although the present edition was printed after the author's demise.
In his preface, the author writes about his book: "This book Magen Avraham… will be a protection to whoever studies it… I hereby bless whoever takes this book, that many kindnesses will reach him, and the G-d of Avraham will come to your assistance to fulfill all your wishes, sons and grandsons planted around your tables…". He writes further: "With the help of G-d… my words made a great impact on the hearts of those who truly listened, and brought many to repentance…".
The Sfat Emet reputedly stated that it is incumbent upon every young Torah scholar to pawn his Rabbenu Tam Tefillin in order to purchase the books Magen Avraham and HaMaggid MiTrisk (foreword to the Jerusalem 2006 edition; see also: Milin Kadishin, Jerusalem 2008, p. 487).
47; 36; 2-114 leaves. Two title pages. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. New binding.
Stereotype of the first edition printed in the author's lifetime, in 1887. The blessing for the living, "Shlita", originally appended to the author's name, was even left on the second title page, although the present edition was printed after the author's demise.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Unsold
Five Books of the Torah, Part I, Bereshit-Shemot, with Targum Onkelos and the Rashi commentary and Or HaChaim - commentary by R. Chaim ibn Attar - the Or HaChaim HaKadosh. Shklow: Tzvi Hirsch son of Aryeh Leib [Margolies] and son-in-law Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, [1784]. Second edition of the Or HaChaim commentary on the Torah - first edition printed in Eastern Europe.
The Or HaChaim commentary was particularly cherished by R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov, and in Shem HaGedolim, the Chida, who was a disciple of the Or HaChaim, relates: "…and we heard that now in Poland this commentary is held in high regard, and it was printed two more times, and this was caused by R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov who acclaimed the preeminence of R. Chaim's soul" (Shem HaGedolim, Maarechet Sefarim, I, section 54). The Chida notes in other places of the custom which became widespread in Poland - to study the Or HaChaim commentary every Shabbat (see: Maarechet Sefarim, V, end of section 62). This edition was printed more than forty years following the printing of the first edition (Venice, 1742), and it is the first edition to be published in Eastern Europe. In 1784-1791, this Chumash with the Or HaChaim commentary was the most prevalent in Eastern Europe, and great Chassidic leaders would study it every single Shabbat. Reputedly, R. Pinchas of Korets (1726-1790) would study one whole leaf from this edition every day as a segula for recovery: "Once, the son of the rabbi [=R. Pinchas of Korets] fell ill, and he undertook to study every day one leaf of the Or HaChaim commentary from the large Chumashim of Shklow (Imrei Pinchas HaShalem, I, p. 281).
A wondrous story about this edition is retold, which took place when the publisher, R. Asher of Korets, presented this edition before R. Pinchas, who expressed great joy over these books. When he opened the second volume (not the present volume) and leafed to Parashat Re'eh, R. Pinchas saw to his dismay that the publisher had impinged upon the words of the Or HaChaim, and omitted the last two words of the sentence "Meshiach Hashem Shemo Chaim" (Devarim 16, 7). When R. Pinchas asked the publisher why he omitted the words of the Or HaChaim, the latter responded: "I knew that he was referring to himself, therefore I omitted them" (this publisher, R. Asher, was somewhat influenced by the maskilim of Zhovkva, his hometown). R. Pinchas then showed the publisher an embarrassing mistake which had crept into his edition - in the topic of Sota in Parashat Nasso, the word MeAsher was printed in place of MeIsh Acher, leaving his mark on this edition for shame, as a man suspected of adultery. (Devar Yom BeYomo, Premishla 1907, p. 110b; Zikaron Tov, Piotrkow 1892, p. 7b). See enclosed material.
[3], 70, 72-91; 78, 77-78, [1] leaves. 40 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Several minor tears repaired with paper. First three leaves in fair-poor condition, with severe stains and dampstains, extensive wear and tears affecting text with some loss, repaired with paper. Creases, damage and many tears to title page (around border), repaired with paper. Censorship stamp and signature dated 1837. Stamps of the Beit Midrash of Bialystok. Old, damaged binding, with tooled inscription: "Chumash Or HaChaim".
The Or HaChaim commentary was particularly cherished by R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov, and in Shem HaGedolim, the Chida, who was a disciple of the Or HaChaim, relates: "…and we heard that now in Poland this commentary is held in high regard, and it was printed two more times, and this was caused by R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov who acclaimed the preeminence of R. Chaim's soul" (Shem HaGedolim, Maarechet Sefarim, I, section 54). The Chida notes in other places of the custom which became widespread in Poland - to study the Or HaChaim commentary every Shabbat (see: Maarechet Sefarim, V, end of section 62). This edition was printed more than forty years following the printing of the first edition (Venice, 1742), and it is the first edition to be published in Eastern Europe. In 1784-1791, this Chumash with the Or HaChaim commentary was the most prevalent in Eastern Europe, and great Chassidic leaders would study it every single Shabbat. Reputedly, R. Pinchas of Korets (1726-1790) would study one whole leaf from this edition every day as a segula for recovery: "Once, the son of the rabbi [=R. Pinchas of Korets] fell ill, and he undertook to study every day one leaf of the Or HaChaim commentary from the large Chumashim of Shklow (Imrei Pinchas HaShalem, I, p. 281).
A wondrous story about this edition is retold, which took place when the publisher, R. Asher of Korets, presented this edition before R. Pinchas, who expressed great joy over these books. When he opened the second volume (not the present volume) and leafed to Parashat Re'eh, R. Pinchas saw to his dismay that the publisher had impinged upon the words of the Or HaChaim, and omitted the last two words of the sentence "Meshiach Hashem Shemo Chaim" (Devarim 16, 7). When R. Pinchas asked the publisher why he omitted the words of the Or HaChaim, the latter responded: "I knew that he was referring to himself, therefore I omitted them" (this publisher, R. Asher, was somewhat influenced by the maskilim of Zhovkva, his hometown). R. Pinchas then showed the publisher an embarrassing mistake which had crept into his edition - in the topic of Sota in Parashat Nasso, the word MeAsher was printed in place of MeIsh Acher, leaving his mark on this edition for shame, as a man suspected of adultery. (Devar Yom BeYomo, Premishla 1907, p. 110b; Zikaron Tov, Piotrkow 1892, p. 7b). See enclosed material.
[3], 70, 72-91; 78, 77-78, [1] leaves. 40 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Several minor tears repaired with paper. First three leaves in fair-poor condition, with severe stains and dampstains, extensive wear and tears affecting text with some loss, repaired with paper. Creases, damage and many tears to title page (around border), repaired with paper. Censorship stamp and signature dated 1837. Stamps of the Beit Midrash of Bialystok. Old, damaged binding, with tooled inscription: "Chumash Or HaChaim".
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Sefer HaTerumot by R. Shmuel HaSardi, with the Gidulei Teruma commentary by R. Azaria Figo (Piccio). Zhovkva, 1809. The title page states: "As in Venice". The name of the book, place of printing and other details of the title page printed in red ink.
Variant. This copy contains three pages which do not appear in all copies, featuring the approbation of the Maggid of Kozhnitz and a lengthy list of subscribers, "donors of the people", who undertook to purchase the book once it would be printed, including an interesting record of foremost Chassidic leaders.
This approbation by the Maggid of Kozhnitz was not known to those who compiled his approbations in the book Yalkut Avodat Yisrael (Brooklyn 2004 and Jerusalem 2011).
The lists of subscribers from the various cities of Poland and Galicia include the names of many of the prominent Torah scholars of that generation, including foremost Chassidic leaders. Under the city of Lublin, the Chozeh of Lublin is listed: "R. Yaakov Yitzchak HaLevi Horowitz of Łańcut" (his name is preceded by that of his great opponent - rabbi of the city: "R. Azriel HaLevi Ish Horowitz Rabbi of Lublin, known as the Rosh HaBarzel - Iron Head, for his exceptional brilliance). In the list of Kozhnitz: "The Maggid R. Yisrael, maggid and posek of Kozhnitz"; "R. Mendel of Fristik" (Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Rimanov); "R. Asher Yehoshia Rabbi of Ropsh." (=R. Asher Yeshaya of Ropshitz, son-in-law of R. Naftali of Ropshitz); his brother-in-law "R. Yaakov son of the rabbi of Linsk" (=Rebbe Yaakov Horowitz of Melitz, son of R. Naftali of Ropshitz who served at that time as rabbi of Linsk). The fact the rebbes of Rimanov and Ropshitz are listed together with the Maggid of Kozhnitz may be linked to the conference which they attended, as Rebbe Asher Yeshayahu of Ropshitz relates in one of his letters (see: Yalkut Avodat Yisrael, Jerusalem 2011, pp. 266-267. See enclosed material).
In the city of Drohobych: "R. Eliezer Nisan son of the great Torah scholar of Shinova" (=R. Elazar Nisan Teitelbaum, rabbi of Drohobych, son of the Yismach Moshe, and father of the Yitav Lev). The Lviv list includes "R. Aharon Rabbi of Chodorov" (=R. Aharon Sternkler, disciple of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, father-in-law of R. Elazar Nisan, grandfather of the Yitav Lev Rebbe of Sighet. See Kedem Auction 65, item 285). Other foremost Torah leaders mentioned in the list of donors are: "R. Aryeh Leibush author of Ketzot HaChoshen and Shev Shemateta, rabbi of Stryi"; "R. Yaakovke son of the great Torah scholar of Prague"; "R. Efraim Zalman Margolies"; "R. Yaakov Oren Stein Rabbi of Lviv and the region", and more.
Signatures on the title page: "Shmuel David son of…"; "Shmuel Hei… of Janów. I acquired this book from R. Yehoshua, shochet and bodek of Munkacs, 1874".
4, [2], 9, [2], 34; 66; 47, 49-58, 60-64; 14, 17-42; 32; 19 leaves. Leaves bound out of sequence. Two leaves in middle appear twice. 36 cm. Good condition. Stains. Dampstains to some leaves. Worming to title page and several other leaves. Old binding, with leather spine.
Variant. In the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 000170811, only [1] leaf is listed after the first 4 leaves, instead of [2] as in this copy. These two leaves, containing several approbations, including the approbation of the Maggid of Kozhnitz, as well as a lengthy, detailed list of subscribers, are not recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
Variant. This copy contains three pages which do not appear in all copies, featuring the approbation of the Maggid of Kozhnitz and a lengthy list of subscribers, "donors of the people", who undertook to purchase the book once it would be printed, including an interesting record of foremost Chassidic leaders.
This approbation by the Maggid of Kozhnitz was not known to those who compiled his approbations in the book Yalkut Avodat Yisrael (Brooklyn 2004 and Jerusalem 2011).
The lists of subscribers from the various cities of Poland and Galicia include the names of many of the prominent Torah scholars of that generation, including foremost Chassidic leaders. Under the city of Lublin, the Chozeh of Lublin is listed: "R. Yaakov Yitzchak HaLevi Horowitz of Łańcut" (his name is preceded by that of his great opponent - rabbi of the city: "R. Azriel HaLevi Ish Horowitz Rabbi of Lublin, known as the Rosh HaBarzel - Iron Head, for his exceptional brilliance). In the list of Kozhnitz: "The Maggid R. Yisrael, maggid and posek of Kozhnitz"; "R. Mendel of Fristik" (Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Rimanov); "R. Asher Yehoshia Rabbi of Ropsh." (=R. Asher Yeshaya of Ropshitz, son-in-law of R. Naftali of Ropshitz); his brother-in-law "R. Yaakov son of the rabbi of Linsk" (=Rebbe Yaakov Horowitz of Melitz, son of R. Naftali of Ropshitz who served at that time as rabbi of Linsk). The fact the rebbes of Rimanov and Ropshitz are listed together with the Maggid of Kozhnitz may be linked to the conference which they attended, as Rebbe Asher Yeshayahu of Ropshitz relates in one of his letters (see: Yalkut Avodat Yisrael, Jerusalem 2011, pp. 266-267. See enclosed material).
In the city of Drohobych: "R. Eliezer Nisan son of the great Torah scholar of Shinova" (=R. Elazar Nisan Teitelbaum, rabbi of Drohobych, son of the Yismach Moshe, and father of the Yitav Lev). The Lviv list includes "R. Aharon Rabbi of Chodorov" (=R. Aharon Sternkler, disciple of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, father-in-law of R. Elazar Nisan, grandfather of the Yitav Lev Rebbe of Sighet. See Kedem Auction 65, item 285). Other foremost Torah leaders mentioned in the list of donors are: "R. Aryeh Leibush author of Ketzot HaChoshen and Shev Shemateta, rabbi of Stryi"; "R. Yaakovke son of the great Torah scholar of Prague"; "R. Efraim Zalman Margolies"; "R. Yaakov Oren Stein Rabbi of Lviv and the region", and more.
Signatures on the title page: "Shmuel David son of…"; "Shmuel Hei… of Janów. I acquired this book from R. Yehoshua, shochet and bodek of Munkacs, 1874".
4, [2], 9, [2], 34; 66; 47, 49-58, 60-64; 14, 17-42; 32; 19 leaves. Leaves bound out of sequence. Two leaves in middle appear twice. 36 cm. Good condition. Stains. Dampstains to some leaves. Worming to title page and several other leaves. Old binding, with leather spine.
Variant. In the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 000170811, only [1] leaf is listed after the first 4 leaves, instead of [2] as in this copy. These two leaves, containing several approbations, including the approbation of the Maggid of Kozhnitz, as well as a lengthy, detailed list of subscribers, are not recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $25,000
Unsold
Siddur of year-round prayers, following the prayer-rite of the Arizal, by HaAdmor HaZaken Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Slavita: Rebbe Shmuel Avraham Shapira, son of the rabbi of Slavita, 1827.
The title page states: "…superior to all siddurim preceding it from various prints, whether for the beauty of its print or for the precision of its proofing…".
The Slavita edition is considered one of the most precise editions of the Baal HaTanya's siddur. The siddur was printed in Slavita twice, in 1827 and in 1836 (the differences between the 1827 and 1836 editions are minute, affecting only the vocalization in a few places). According to the testimony of R. Lawat in his book Shaar HaKollel, the Tzemach Tzedek would pray from the Slavita edition of the siddur (presumably the one printed in 1836), and annotated it with his corrections and glosses.
The first edition printed in Slavita was up until now considered lost. Its existence was known only through an incidental mention in an approbation accorded to a siddur printed in Czernowitz (Chernivtsi) in 1853, which stated that this siddur was printed based on the format of siddurim printed in Slavita in 1827. As mentioned, this siddur had since disappeared.
This siddur contains several handwritten corrections to the vocalization and punctuation. The annotations correspond to those made by the Tzemach Tzedek in the margins of his siddur (which were printed at the end of the Torah Or siddur).
The printer, Rebbe Shmuel Avraham Shapira (1784-1864) was the son of Rebbe Moshe Shapira, rabbi of Slavita. His grandfather, R. Pinchas of Korets, attested before his birth that he bore a lofty soul. He studied under great Chassidic leaders, including R. Zushe of Anipoli, R. Baruch of Medzhybizh and the Saba of Shpoli. In 1836, following the infamous libel, his printing press was shut down and in 1839 he was incarcerated with his brother until 1856. Upon his release, he was appointed rebbe. The Beit Aharon, Rebbe of Karlin, reputedly then handed him a Kvittel, requesting he effectuate a salvation for his son-in-law Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura (Sadhora).
Some of the title page letters are printed in red ink.
1-92, [2], 93-172 leaves. Lacking 3 leaves: 13, 62 and 63. 18 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Wine stains to leaves of Passover Haggadah. Tears and damage to title page, mainly to inner margins, professionally restored, with slight damage to text. Tears and damage to many leaves, mainly to inner margins, not affecting text, professionally restored. Open tears to leaves 12, 21, 33, 49-50, 74 and leaf [1] after 92, repaired with paper, with handwritten replacement of text in a script replicating the print. Four pages from different siddurim (unidentified editions) bound at end of siddur. Ownership inscriptions. New, elaborate leather binding.
Extremely rare. The book is not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, nor in the Vinograd-Rosenfeld CD. Does not appear in the NLI catalogue, nor in the catalogue of the Chabad library in Brooklyn.
The title page states: "…superior to all siddurim preceding it from various prints, whether for the beauty of its print or for the precision of its proofing…".
The Slavita edition is considered one of the most precise editions of the Baal HaTanya's siddur. The siddur was printed in Slavita twice, in 1827 and in 1836 (the differences between the 1827 and 1836 editions are minute, affecting only the vocalization in a few places). According to the testimony of R. Lawat in his book Shaar HaKollel, the Tzemach Tzedek would pray from the Slavita edition of the siddur (presumably the one printed in 1836), and annotated it with his corrections and glosses.
The first edition printed in Slavita was up until now considered lost. Its existence was known only through an incidental mention in an approbation accorded to a siddur printed in Czernowitz (Chernivtsi) in 1853, which stated that this siddur was printed based on the format of siddurim printed in Slavita in 1827. As mentioned, this siddur had since disappeared.
This siddur contains several handwritten corrections to the vocalization and punctuation. The annotations correspond to those made by the Tzemach Tzedek in the margins of his siddur (which were printed at the end of the Torah Or siddur).
The printer, Rebbe Shmuel Avraham Shapira (1784-1864) was the son of Rebbe Moshe Shapira, rabbi of Slavita. His grandfather, R. Pinchas of Korets, attested before his birth that he bore a lofty soul. He studied under great Chassidic leaders, including R. Zushe of Anipoli, R. Baruch of Medzhybizh and the Saba of Shpoli. In 1836, following the infamous libel, his printing press was shut down and in 1839 he was incarcerated with his brother until 1856. Upon his release, he was appointed rebbe. The Beit Aharon, Rebbe of Karlin, reputedly then handed him a Kvittel, requesting he effectuate a salvation for his son-in-law Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura (Sadhora).
Some of the title page letters are printed in red ink.
1-92, [2], 93-172 leaves. Lacking 3 leaves: 13, 62 and 63. 18 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Wine stains to leaves of Passover Haggadah. Tears and damage to title page, mainly to inner margins, professionally restored, with slight damage to text. Tears and damage to many leaves, mainly to inner margins, not affecting text, professionally restored. Open tears to leaves 12, 21, 33, 49-50, 74 and leaf [1] after 92, repaired with paper, with handwritten replacement of text in a script replicating the print. Four pages from different siddurim (unidentified editions) bound at end of siddur. Ownership inscriptions. New, elaborate leather binding.
Extremely rare. The book is not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, nor in the Vinograd-Rosenfeld CD. Does not appear in the NLI catalogue, nor in the catalogue of the Chabad library in Brooklyn.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $4,500
Including buyer's premium
Likutei Amarim Tanya, by HaAdmor HaZaken Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Zhovkva, [1798].
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…" (the word Slavita is emphasized on the title page).
This edition is the second printing of the Tanya in the author's lifetime, and was presumably printed without his knowledge. This is the first edition to be printed outside Russia, and to contain chapters of Igeret HaTeshuva - Mahadura Kama at the end of the book (in Shklow 1806, the author published Igeret HaTeshuva Mahadura Batra).
The publisher R. Yaakov of Brody writes at the end of the book that he was repeatedly asked to undertake the printing of 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 repentance, and for the benefit of the public I have brought it to print".
This edition earned two important approbations from prominent rabbis. The first one from R. Moshe Tzvi Hirsh Meisels Rabbi of Zhovkva, and the second from R. Yitzchak HaLevi of Lviv, rabbi of Kraków (an elder rabbi of his generation, son-in-law of R. Aryeh Leib Rabbi of Amsterdam, and brother-in-law of R. Shaul Rabbi of Amsterdam).
R. Yitzchak Shimshon Meisels Rabbi of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi), grandson of R. Moshe Tzvi Hirsh, relates in his approbation to the siddur of the Baal HaTanya that he was present when his grandfather accorded his approbation to the Tanya.
The second approbation was given by R. Yitzchak HaLevi of Lviv, rabbi of Kraków, a foremost opponent of Chassidism. He was a leading signatory on the ban against Chassidim in Kraków in 1786, and the book Tzavaat HaRivash was burnt at his behest, while this book earned his effusive approbation, with profuse praise of the author and his book.
[3], 2-74 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Wear, damage and worming to final leaves, slightly affecting text. Minor worming to lower part of inner-margins of first leaves. Stamp on title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 623
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…" (the word Slavita is emphasized on the title page).
This edition is the second printing of the Tanya in the author's lifetime, and was presumably printed without his knowledge. This is the first edition to be printed outside Russia, and to contain chapters of Igeret HaTeshuva - Mahadura Kama at the end of the book (in Shklow 1806, the author published Igeret HaTeshuva Mahadura Batra).
The publisher R. Yaakov of Brody writes at the end of the book that he was repeatedly asked to undertake the printing of 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 repentance, and for the benefit of the public I have brought it to print".
This edition earned two important approbations from prominent rabbis. The first one from R. Moshe Tzvi Hirsh Meisels Rabbi of Zhovkva, and the second from R. Yitzchak HaLevi of Lviv, rabbi of Kraków (an elder rabbi of his generation, son-in-law of R. Aryeh Leib Rabbi of Amsterdam, and brother-in-law of R. Shaul Rabbi of Amsterdam).
R. Yitzchak Shimshon Meisels Rabbi of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi), grandson of R. Moshe Tzvi Hirsh, relates in his approbation to the siddur of the Baal HaTanya that he was present when his grandfather accorded his approbation to the Tanya.
The second approbation was given by R. Yitzchak HaLevi of Lviv, rabbi of Kraków, a foremost opponent of Chassidism. He was a leading signatory on the ban against Chassidim in Kraków in 1786, and the book Tzavaat HaRivash was burnt at his behest, while this book earned his effusive approbation, with profuse praise of the author and his book.
[3], 2-74 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Wear, damage and worming to final leaves, slightly affecting text. Minor worming to lower part of inner-margins of first leaves. Stamp on title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 623
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Chabad Chassidism - Books
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
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Bad Kodesh, two letters and Chassidic homily on Megillat Ruth, by the rebbes of Chabad. [Warsaw, 1871]. First edition.
The publisher states on the title page that the book is comprised of three compositions: 1. An appeal by the Baal HaTanya, R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, addressed to Tsar Paul, during his incarceration in St. Petersburg. 2. A letter written by the Baal HaTanya to his colleague R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, following his release from prison in St. Petersburg. 3. Homily on Megillat Ruth, based on Chabad teachings, by Rebbe Aharon HaLevi Horowitz of Starosel'ye, disciple of the Baal HaTanya.
In truth, the publisher erred as to the authorship of parts of this book:
The true author of the appeal at the beginning of the book, was R. Dov Ber Schneuri - the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch - son of the Baal HaTanya, who wrote it to the ruler of Belarus after being imprisoned in Vitebsk in late 1825. The letter explains, according to Kabbalah, why it is preferable to be judged by the ruler, rather than a local court, since the former can attain the truth. In the letter, several kabbalistic concepts are explained in simple terms.
Likewise, it is unclear who authored the homily on Megillat Ruth. According to the publisher, this homily was composed by Rebbe Aharon of Starosel'ye, yet it also appears in Or HaTorah (on Neviim and Ketuvim, vol. II, p. 1028), by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Conversely, it must be noted that this homily was not included amongst the homilies on Shavuot in Avodat HaLevi by the Rebbe of Starosel'ye.
14 pages. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting text (loss of a few letters), professionally restored. New binding.
Year of printing according to Wiener, Kehillat Moshe, p. 136, no. 1074.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 77.
The publisher states on the title page that the book is comprised of three compositions: 1. An appeal by the Baal HaTanya, R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, addressed to Tsar Paul, during his incarceration in St. Petersburg. 2. A letter written by the Baal HaTanya to his colleague R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, following his release from prison in St. Petersburg. 3. Homily on Megillat Ruth, based on Chabad teachings, by Rebbe Aharon HaLevi Horowitz of Starosel'ye, disciple of the Baal HaTanya.
In truth, the publisher erred as to the authorship of parts of this book:
The true author of the appeal at the beginning of the book, was R. Dov Ber Schneuri - the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch - son of the Baal HaTanya, who wrote it to the ruler of Belarus after being imprisoned in Vitebsk in late 1825. The letter explains, according to Kabbalah, why it is preferable to be judged by the ruler, rather than a local court, since the former can attain the truth. In the letter, several kabbalistic concepts are explained in simple terms.
Likewise, it is unclear who authored the homily on Megillat Ruth. According to the publisher, this homily was composed by Rebbe Aharon of Starosel'ye, yet it also appears in Or HaTorah (on Neviim and Ketuvim, vol. II, p. 1028), by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Conversely, it must be noted that this homily was not included amongst the homilies on Shavuot in Avodat HaLevi by the Rebbe of Starosel'ye.
14 pages. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting text (loss of a few letters), professionally restored. New binding.
Year of printing according to Wiener, Kehillat Moshe, p. 136, no. 1074.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 77.
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Chabad Chassidism - Books
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,625
Including buyer's premium
Zohar Chadash. Slavita: [R. Moshe Shapira], [1793].
One of the first books printed in the Slavita printing press, which was established by R. Moshe Shapira - son of R. Pinchas of Korets. Published by his brother, R. Yechezkel Shapira, as stated upon title page: "Brought to print by the rabbi, outstanding in Torah, fear of G-d and Chassidism… R. Yechezkel son of the renowned and pious R. Pinchas Shapira [of Korets]".
Handwritten corrections on pp. 71b-72a.
[1], 123 leaves. Leaves 39-40 included twice. Leaves 101-102 bound out of sequence. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Minor worming to title page and other leaves. Marginal tears and damage. Stamps on title page. Old binding, with leather spine. Damage to binding, worming to spine.
This copy includes the two rare leaves (122-123) with "Explanation of words from Zohar Gadol and Zohar Chadash, which were added to some copies only.
One of the first books printed in the Slavita printing press, which was established by R. Moshe Shapira - son of R. Pinchas of Korets. Published by his brother, R. Yechezkel Shapira, as stated upon title page: "Brought to print by the rabbi, outstanding in Torah, fear of G-d and Chassidism… R. Yechezkel son of the renowned and pious R. Pinchas Shapira [of Korets]".
Handwritten corrections on pp. 71b-72a.
[1], 123 leaves. Leaves 39-40 included twice. Leaves 101-102 bound out of sequence. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Minor worming to title page and other leaves. Marginal tears and damage. Stamps on title page. Old binding, with leather spine. Damage to binding, worming to spine.
This copy includes the two rare leaves (122-123) with "Explanation of words from Zohar Gadol and Zohar Chadash, which were added to some copies only.
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Books Printed by the Shapira Family - Slavita, Józefów and Zhitomir
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Tikkun Leil Shavuot and Hoshana Rabba "based on the order printed in Shenei Luchot HaBrit, with the kavanot of the Names by the Arizal". Slavita: R. Shmuel Avraham Shapira, son of the rabbi of Slavita, 1827.
The book was printed in large, vocalized type until leaf 84, and from then onwards in smaller type.
Title page printed in red and black.
[2], 134 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Last few leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Tears and damage to first and last leaves. Traces of past dampness and mold to some leaves. Leaves trimmed, affecting text and headings. Old binding.
The book was printed in large, vocalized type until leaf 84, and from then onwards in smaller type.
Title page printed in red and black.
[2], 134 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Last few leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Tears and damage to first and last leaves. Traces of past dampness and mold to some leaves. Leaves trimmed, affecting text and headings. Old binding.
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Books Printed by the Shapira Family - Slavita, Józefów and Zhitomir
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $3,750
Including buyer's premium
Two machzor volumes - machzor for the High Holidays and machzor for the Three Festivals, from two editions printed in Slavita in 1825-1827, forming together a complete set in two parts:
• Machzor for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, part I, according to the rite of Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, Bohemia and Moravia (Nusach Ashkenaz), with a commentary in Yiddish and in the Holy Tongue. Slavita: R. Shmuel Avraham Shapira, son of the rabbi of Slavita, 1827. Approbations by R. Yitzchak Izek Rabbi of Neustadt-Berditchev and R. Efraim dayan in Sudylkiv. These approbations, written in 1825, mention R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita as the one who requested the approbations.
[2], 164 leaves. 25.5 cm. Some light-bluish leaves. Fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Marginal worming and tear to title page, repaired (title page and other leaves professionally restored). New binding.
• Machzor for the Three Festivals, part II, according to the rite of Poland, Bohemia, Moravia, Lithuania and Belarus (Nusach Ashkenaz), with a commentary in Yiddish and in the Holy Tongue. Slavita: R. Shmuel Avraham Shapira, son of the rabbi of Slavita, 1825.
[1], 2-142 leaves. Lacking leaf 1 with the approbations. 27 cm. High-quality, light-bluish paper. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Minor worming to some leaves. Several tears. Open tear to leaf 119, affecting text with some loss. Minor damage. Paper repairs to inner margins of title page and margins of final leaf, affecting text. New binding.
• Machzor for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, part I, according to the rite of Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, Bohemia and Moravia (Nusach Ashkenaz), with a commentary in Yiddish and in the Holy Tongue. Slavita: R. Shmuel Avraham Shapira, son of the rabbi of Slavita, 1827. Approbations by R. Yitzchak Izek Rabbi of Neustadt-Berditchev and R. Efraim dayan in Sudylkiv. These approbations, written in 1825, mention R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita as the one who requested the approbations.
[2], 164 leaves. 25.5 cm. Some light-bluish leaves. Fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Marginal worming and tear to title page, repaired (title page and other leaves professionally restored). New binding.
• Machzor for the Three Festivals, part II, according to the rite of Poland, Bohemia, Moravia, Lithuania and Belarus (Nusach Ashkenaz), with a commentary in Yiddish and in the Holy Tongue. Slavita: R. Shmuel Avraham Shapira, son of the rabbi of Slavita, 1825.
[1], 2-142 leaves. Lacking leaf 1 with the approbations. 27 cm. High-quality, light-bluish paper. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Minor worming to some leaves. Several tears. Open tear to leaf 119, affecting text with some loss. Minor damage. Paper repairs to inner margins of title page and margins of final leaf, affecting text. New binding.
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Books Printed by the Shapira Family - Slavita, Józefów and Zhitomir
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $2,200
Sold for: $4,750
Including buyer's premium
Machzor for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, Part I, according to the rite of Poland, Bohemia, Moravia, Lithuania and Belarus (Nusach Ashkenaz), with a commentary in the Holy Tongue. Slavita: R. Moshe Shapira, [1821].
Bluish paper. Title page printed in red and black.
[1], 172 leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Worming and minor damage. Tears and worming to first two leaves and final two leaves (mostly repaired, leaves professionally restored). Old, damaged binding, detached.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book records two machzorim printed in Slavita in 1821, but they do not correspond with this machzor. One machzor has the same pagination, but a different imprint, while the second machzor has the same imprint, but a different pagination. These copies contain an additional leaf following the title page, presumably with a deed from R. Yisrael Bak, selling his rights to R. Moshe Shapira (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 172635. This copy does not contain that extra leaf. This may be a variant.
Bluish paper. Title page printed in red and black.
[1], 172 leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Worming and minor damage. Tears and worming to first two leaves and final two leaves (mostly repaired, leaves professionally restored). Old, damaged binding, detached.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book records two machzorim printed in Slavita in 1821, but they do not correspond with this machzor. One machzor has the same pagination, but a different imprint, while the second machzor has the same imprint, but a different pagination. These copies contain an additional leaf following the title page, presumably with a deed from R. Yisrael Bak, selling his rights to R. Moshe Shapira (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 172635. This copy does not contain that extra leaf. This may be a variant.
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Books Printed by the Shapira Family - Slavita, Józefów and Zhitomir
Catalogue
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
Unsold
Machzor for the Three Festivals, Part II, according to the rite of Poland, Bohemia, Moravia, Lithuania and Belarus (Nusach Ashkenaz), with Yiddish translation. Slavita: R. Moshe Shapira, [1826].
Incomplete copy. [1], 7, 9-156 leaves. Lacking 5 leaves: 8, 157-160. Approx. 26 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains, dampstains and extensive wear. Damage and open tears to title page, affecting text (including damage to name of place of printing). Tears to first leaves following title page, repaired with paper. Worming to some leaves. Traces of past dampness and mold. First two gatherings partially detached. Without binding.
Incomplete copy. [1], 7, 9-156 leaves. Lacking 5 leaves: 8, 157-160. Approx. 26 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains, dampstains and extensive wear. Damage and open tears to title page, affecting text (including damage to name of place of printing). Tears to first leaves following title page, repaired with paper. Worming to some leaves. Traces of past dampness and mold. First two gatherings partially detached. Without binding.
Category
Books Printed by the Shapira Family - Slavita, Józefów and Zhitomir
Catalogue
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $700
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
Shaarei Tzion, prayers and Tikkunim, by R. Natan Nata Hannover, with Tosefot Tikkun Se'uda and Sefer Yetzira. Józefów, 1843.
The title page states: "Printed in Józefów in the printing press which was previously in Slavita, under the supervision of R. Chanina Lipa Shapira, grandson of the rabbi of Slavita". The word "In Slavita" is emphasized with enlarged letters and red ink.
The printing press in Józefów was the first stage in the reestablishment of the printing press by members of the Shapira family, in place of the Slavita printing press, which was closed by government order in 1836.
Only a few titles were printed in Józefów in the short period between 1842-1844, before the printers relocated to Zhitomir, where they set up their printing press, which would operate there between 1847-1867.
4, 248 pages. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Worming to first leaves. Tears and damage to title page and several other leaves, partially repaired with paper. Open tear to leaf 36 (with loss of approx. a third of text). Old binding, with damage.
The title page states: "Printed in Józefów in the printing press which was previously in Slavita, under the supervision of R. Chanina Lipa Shapira, grandson of the rabbi of Slavita". The word "In Slavita" is emphasized with enlarged letters and red ink.
The printing press in Józefów was the first stage in the reestablishment of the printing press by members of the Shapira family, in place of the Slavita printing press, which was closed by government order in 1836.
Only a few titles were printed in Józefów in the short period between 1842-1844, before the printers relocated to Zhitomir, where they set up their printing press, which would operate there between 1847-1867.
4, 248 pages. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Worming to first leaves. Tears and damage to title page and several other leaves, partially repaired with paper. Open tear to leaf 36 (with loss of approx. a third of text). Old binding, with damage.
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