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Zichron Yosef, responsa and homilies by R. Yosef of Steinhardt, Rabbi of Fürth. Fürth: Itzek son of Leib Buchbinder, [1773]. First edition.
The author's preface contains sharp criticism of the Chassidic movement and the practice of following rebbes. He calls the Chassidic movement "a sect providing no satisfaction, forming a community of pietists and ascetics differing in their actions and customs from the holy community". This introduction was printed on two leaves, after the title page. Chassidim would often tear out these leaves; in the present copy these leaves are present.
Signature on title page: "Binyamin Niederhofheim". Additional signature deleted with ink: "Meir Oppenheim".
R. Binyamin Niederhofheim (1810-1885), a merchant and extraordinary Torah scholar, and a renowned and expert Mohel (7110 infants were circumcised by him!). A prominent member of the Frankfurt am Main community at the time of R. Shimshon Refael Hirsch (who was buried next to him). Author of Dinei Milah, a work printed in R. Moshe Brück's Sefer HaBrit (Frankfurt am Main, 1841). He hosted in his home the minyan (prayer quorum) perpetuating the distinctive customs of R. Natan Adler of Frankfurt am Main, teacher of the Chatam Sofer. R. Natan Adler had originally established a private minyan in his home, which prayed following the Sephardi rite. After his passing, his disciple R. Leib Emmerich upheld this minyan, and in 1818, it was transferred to the home of the son-in-law of his son-in-law, R. Binyamin Niederhofheim, where it continued being held until the Holocaust, and was known as the "Niederhofheim'sche Shul". R. Binyamin owned a large private library, which also included rare manuscripts.
[3], 24, [1], 25-46, 46-67, 67-119, [2] leaves. 31.5 cm. Partially dark paper. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming to first leaves, affecting text, mostly repaired with paper and paper filling. Margins of title page and several other leaves repaired with paper. New binding.
Three books authored by R. Elazar Kallir, Rabbi of Kolín, a prominent rabbi in the generation of the Noda BiYehudah. First editions, printed in 1776, 1792 and 1838:
• Or Chadash, Part II, novellae on Tractate Pesachim by R. Elazar Kallir. Frankfurt an der Oder, [1776]. First edition of this part. Ownership inscription on title page handwritten and signed by R. Chaim David Kalifi [a leading rabbi of Tripoli, d. 1886].
• Chavot Yair Chadash, sermons on aggadah and ethics, by R. Elazar Kallir. Prague, [1792]. First edition printed in the lifetime of the author. Signatures on title page (both sides): "Michael [--?] Aszód" and an additional deleted signature.
• Responsa Cheker Halachah, Part I, by R. Elazar Kallir. Vienna, 1838. First edition. No additional parts were printed. Missing leaves 70-84 containing comments of son and son-in-law of author, and other additions. Nazi stamp on title page: "Inst. d. NSDAP z. Erforschung d. Judenfrage Abt. Ostjudentum Litzmannstadt" (Institute for the Study of the Jewish Question). Ownership inscription and stamp on title page.
R. Elazar Kalir (1738-1801) was one of the most renowned Torah scholars of his times. He served as rabbi and yeshiva dean of Zabłudów, Rechnitz and Kolín. He edified many disciples and many of the rabbis of his generation were his close disciples. He corresponded extensively with the Noda BiYehudah, who esteemed him highly although R. Elazar was decades younger than him; after the passing of the Noda BiYehudah, he was deemed the leading halachic authority in Central Europe.
3 books. Varying size and condition. New bindings.
• Mesilat Yesharim. Mantua: Eliezer Shlomo of Italy, [1781].
35, 39-49 leaves. 16 cm. Good condition. Light stains. Small marginal tear to one leaf. Original binding, inscribed with owner's name, Bolaffi Giulio (who studied in Reggio in 1846-1847, and received the book from the institution where he studied).
• Mesilat Yesharim, with Seah Solet, by R. Refael of Norzi. Livorno: Moshe Yeshuah Tuviana, [1843].
[2], 60 leaves. 15 cm. Good condition. Stains. Original binding. Wear and damage to binding (open tears to spine).
Lot 144 Collection of Books Printed in Amsterdam – 1692-1730 – Signatures and Ownership Inscriptions
Seven books printed in Amsterdam between the years 1692-1730, some containing signatures and ownership inscriptions:
• Pri Chadash on Yoreh Deah, by R. Chizkiyah di Silva. Amsterdam, [1692]. Engraving on title page. First edition. Original leather binding, with remains of clasps, damaged and torn. Many inscriptions and signatures, including "R. Moshe Gavriel" [perhaps R. Moshe Gavriel of Lissa (Leszno), Rabbi of Grodziec].
The sharp attacks in this book against the Beit Yosef and other leading authorities awakened a controversy which led to a ban on reading the book. Consequently, copies of the first edition are rare. By the next generation, the controversy had died down and the Pri Chadash was once again widely studied and respected.
• Yad Yosef, homilies on the Torah and for various occasions, by R. Yosef Tzarfati. Amsterdam, 1700. Second edition. Two title pages, engraving on first title page. Original leather binding (front side detached). Stamps of R. "Yosef Asher HaLevi Pollak" – R. Yosef Asher HaLevi Pollak, Rabbi of Verpelét and dean of its yeshiva (1898-1944), a leading young yeshiva dean in Hungary. Grandnephew of R. Moshe HaLevi Pollak, dean of Bonyhád yeshiva.
• Responsa Chacham Tzvi, Part I, by R. Tzvi Hirsch Ashkenazi. Amsterdam, [1712]. First edition. Heavy traces of former dampness, open tears and worming. Signatures.
• Panim Meirot, Part I, novellae on Tractate Zevachim by R. Meir Eisenstadt. Amsterdam, [1715]. First edition. Does not contain responsa section printed with it. On last page, signature and inscriptions.
• Ozen Shmuel, homilies by R. Shmuel Avila. Amsterdam, [1715].
• Tzuf Devash, commentary on the Torah, with Megilat Setarim on the Book of Esther, Hatzaat Rut on the Book of Ruth, Otzar Nechmad on Tehillim and Misgav HaImahot on the verses of Eshet Chayil, by R. Vidal Tzarfati. Amsterdam, [1718]. Only edition, rare. Signature on title page.
• Arugat HaBosem, Hebrew grammar, by R. Shmuel Archevolti. Amsterdam, [1730].
7 books. Varying size and condition. Condition varies from good-fair to fair-poor. Many stains and traces of former dampness, detached leaves, tears and worming. Some with old, worn bindings. The books have not been thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.
See Hebrew description for list of books.
10 books. Varying size and condition. New bindings. The books have not been thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.
Large collection of over 30 books of halachah, responsa and Talmudic novellae, including important books in first editions, printed in the years 1679-1846. Some distinguished copies with signatures and stamps, ownership inscriptions and glosses.
• Chut HaShani. Frankfurt, 1679. First edition.
• Yam Shel Shlomo on Tractate Chulin. Offenbach, [1718]. Signatures and ownership inscriptions on title page: "Meir son of R. Yehudah Leib Weingott of Kalisch" [R. Meir Weingott of Zduńska Wola, son of R. Yehudah Leib Weingott of Kalisch, who had seven sons worthy of rabbinic office; see enclosed material]; "David Eger of Halberstadt".
• Responsa Shevut Yaakov, Part II, by R. Yaakov Reischer. Offenbach, 1719. Stamp of the "Ashkenazi Beit Midrash in London" (Jews' College). Handwritten gloss.
• Responsa Shevut Yaakov, Part III, by R. Yaakov Reischer. Metz, 1789.
• Chidushei Halachot, Part I, on Tractates Beitzah, Bava Metzia, Ketubot, Chulin and Gitin, by Maharam Schiff. Bad Homburg, [1737]. Title page illustrated with a whale figure.
• Chamishah Shitot – novellae of the Ramban, Ran and Ritva on Tractates Sanhedrin, Makot, Gitin, Chulin and Nidah. Sulzbach, [1762].
• Asifat Zekenim, Shitah Mekubetzet on Tractate Ketubot by R. Betzalel Ashkenazi, Parts I-II. Strasbourg, [1777]. Both parts in one volume. Signature on title page: "David Kitze" – R. David son of Moshe Yaakov of Kitze, served as dayan of Pressburg in the Beit Din of Maharam Berabbi ca. 1760s-1780s.
• Responsa Maharam Ash [author of Panim Meirot], Part III, with novellae and commentary on Tractates Kidushin and Beitzah. Sulzbach, [1738].
• Responsa of R. Eliezer and Siach HaSadeh, by R. Eliezer son of R. Shlomo Zalman Lipschitz. Neuwied, [1748]. Only edition.
• Mirkevet HaMishneh on the Rambam, Part I, with Berechot BeChesbon, by R. Shlomo of Chelm. Frankfurt an der Oder, [1750]. First edition printed in the lifetime of the author (with introduction opposing the Chassidic movement and wonderworkers).
• Etz Yosef, novellae on Tractates Berachot, Beitzah and Megillah by R. Yosef Darmstadt, Part I. Karlsruhe, [1763].
• Tosefet Shabbat, commentary on Shulchan Aruch, laws of Shabbat, by R. Refael Meisels. Frankfurt an der Oder, [1767]. First edition.
• Tosefot Shabbat, with Mahadura Batra, by R. Refael Meisels. Zhovkva, [1806].
• Or Chadash, Part II, novellae on Tractate Pesachim by R. Elazar Kallir. Frankfurt an der Oder, [1776]. First edition.
• Korban Asham, novellae on Tractates Yoma, Bechorot, Chulin, Arachin, Temurah, Keretot, Me'ilah, Tamid, Beitzah and Shevuot, by R. Yitzchak Itzek Schacherles. Sulzbach, [1777]. Illustrated title page.
• Atzei Almugim, commentary on the laws of netilat yadayim, eruvei chatzerot and second-degree incest, by R. Noach Chaim Tzvi Berlin, Rabbi of Altona, Hamburg and Wandsbek. Sulzbach, [1779]. First edition. Signature and stamps of R. Tzvi Hirsch Ferber (1879-1966), leading rabbi in England.
• Pnei Yehoshua, Part IV, on Tractates Chulin, Makot, Shevuot, Tur Choshen Mishpat and selections on various tractates. Fürth, [1780]. First edition of Part IV. Approbations of leading rabbis of the generation, including the Noda BiYehudah and R. Shaul Rabbi of Amsterdam [the approbations page is not documented in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book].
• Responsa VeShav HaKohen, by R. Refael Katz, Rabbi of Hamburg. Altona, [1792]. First edition.
Bound with: She'elat HaKohanim Torah, by the same author R. Refael HaKohen of Hamburg. Altona, [1792]. First edition.
• Responsa and halachic commentaries on Even HaEzer, by R. Yosef Karo. Lviv, 1811.
• Responsa Toldot Adam – Part II of Responsa of the Rashba. Lviv, 1811.
• Mishnat DeRabbi Eliezer, on Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, by R. Eliezer Lazi Heilbut, Rabbi of Altona. Altona, [1815-1816]. First edition.
• Shem MiShmuel, Parts I-II, novellae on the Torah and Talmudic tractates by R. Shmuel Soller, Rabbi of Lviv. Lviv, 1817. Contains many approbations, including by R. Moshe Teitelbaum, the Yismach Moshe.
• Petach HaBayit, novellae by R. Avraham Tiktin. Brzeg Dolny, [1820].
• Leshon Zahav, Parts I-II, Talmudic novellae and responsa by R. David Tevle Schiff HaKohen. Offenbach, [1822]. First edition. Signature of R. Dov Aryeh Ritter, Rabbi of Rotterdam.
• Eretz Tzvi and Teomei Tzviyah, two commentaries on Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer, laws of Gitin, Yibum and Chalitzah, by R. Tzvi Hirsch of Brody. Pressburg, 1846.
• Kedushat Yisrael, Part II, on Tractate Gitin, by R. Binyamin Wolf Lichtenstadt. Vienna, 1829. First edition.
• Chayei Olam, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah, by R. Yechiel Ziffer. Vienna, 1830.
• Ohel David, on Tractates Shevuot and Yevamot, by R. David Deutsch. Pressburg, [1836].
• Torat Shabbat, selected laws of Shabbat with explanation and Yiddish translation, by R. Yaakov Weil. Karlsruhe, 1839.
• Pri Tzadik on the Torah, Part I, by R. Meir Avraham, Rabbi of Békéscsaba. Pressburg, 1839.
33 books in 32 volumes. Varying size and condition. New bindings. The books have not been thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.
Collection of volumes of Responsa Chatam Sofer, some first editions:
• Responsa Chatam Sofer, Even HaEzer, Part I. Pressburg: Vormals Schmid'sche Buchdruckerei, 1858. First edition. Stamp of "Yechezkel Lipshitz" and additional stamps.
• Responsa Chatam Sofer, Part VI. Vienna: Yosef Schlesinger (printed by Heinrich Sieber's Erben), 1864. First edition. Stamps of "R. Shneur Levin son of R. Chaim Scheinen".
• Responsa Chatam Sofer, Even HaEzer, Part I. Pressburg: Heinrich Sieber's Erben, 1865. Second edition. Ownership inscription and stamp (deleted with ink) on title page of "Shmuel David son of R. Yosef Solberg". Bound with: Responsa Chatam Sofer, Even HaEzer, Part II. Pressburg: Vormals Schmid'sche Buchdruckerei, 1859. First edition.
• Responsa Chatam Sofer, Yoreh Deah. Vienna: Yosef Schlesinger (Heinrich Sieber's Erben), 1871. Two copies, with typographical differences in last index leaves. One contains a stamp of R. Meir Ehrlich, Rabbi of Raab (Győr), and a stamp of R. Feish Pollak, Rabbi of Weitzen (Vác). Ownership inscription (blurred) in pencil, evidently of R. Meir Ehrlich.
• Responsa Chatam Sofer, Choshen Mishpat. Vienna: Yosef Schlesinger (printed by Heinrich Sieber's Erben), 1872. Ownership inscription in pencil (over a deleted inscription): "Paltiel Shimon HaLevi Landau".
• Responsa Chatam Sofer, Orach Chaim. Pressburg: Stefan Nirschy (Vorm[als] Sieber's Erben), 1879. Second edition. Stamp of R. "Shneur Levin son of R. Chaim Scheinen".
• Responsa Chatam Sofer, Even HaEzer, Part I. Vienna: Yosef Schlesinger (printed by Ad. Della Torre), 1880. Stamp of R. Meir Ehrlich, Rabbi of Raab (Győr).
8 volumes. Varying size and condition. New bindings. The books were not thoroughly examined, and they are being sold as is.
Collection of books by R. Yosef Shaul HaLevi Nathansohn, Rabbi of Lviv, author of Shoel UMeshiv. Ten books, most first editions. Some contain ownership inscriptions, signatures and stamps.
• Meirat Einayim, on examining the lungs, by R. Mordechai Ze'ev Segal Ettinger and his brother-in-law R. Yosef Shaul HaLevi Nathansohn. Vilna, 1839. First edition. Signature on title page.
• Magen Giborim, on Tur and Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, by R. Mordechai Ze'ev Segal Ettinger and his brother-in-law R. Yosef Shaul HaLevi Nathansohn. Zhovkva, [1839]. First edition. Stamps of the Nikolsburg Beit Midrash. Dedication inscription to Nikolsburg Beit Midrash on endpaper.
• Minchat Shai, appended to Imrot Tehorot, sermon for Shabbat Shuvah 1952, delivered by R. Yosef Shaul HaLevi Nathansohn in the Or HaYashar synagogue in Lviv. Lviv (Lemberg), [1852]. Self-dedication on title page on receipt of book from author, signed by "Chaim Natan Dembitzer of Cracow" [R. Chaim Natan Dembitzer (1820-1892), head of the Cracow Beit Din in 1816. Involved in the machine matzah controversy, published the famous booklet with opinions opposing the permissive view of the Shoel UMeshiv. Historiographer and author of responsa and polemical booklets on halachah, historical issues and public affairs].
Bound with: Imrot Tehorot, two sermons by R. Yosef Shaul HaLevi Nathansohn. Lviv (Lemberg), 1850.
• Responsa Maharam bar Baruch, by the Maharam of Rothenburg, corrected by R. Refael Natan Nata Rabinowitz with notes by R. Yosef Shaul HaLevi Nathansohn. Lviv, 1860.
• HaYam HaTalmud, novellae on Bava Kama by R. Moshe Yehoshua Heshel Orenstein, with Mefarshei HaYam, glosses, additional novellae and responsa by the editors of the book, R. Mordechai Ze'ev Segal Ettinger and R. Yosef Shaul Nathansohn. Halberstadt, [1862?]. Second edition, with approbation by R. Yosef Shaul Nathansohn. Ownership inscriptions on title page (some deleted).
• Divrei Shaul, on the Torah and Five Megilot, by R. Yosef Shaul HaLevi Nathansohn. Lviv (Lemberg), 1875. First edition. Stamp.
• Divrei Shaul, on the Torah and Five Megilot, by R. Yosef Shaul HaLevi Nathansohn. Lviv (Lemberg), 1877. Second edition. Three volumes. Stamps of "Rabbiner Dr. A. Neuwirth" on title page of Bereshit and Shemot volumes [apparently R. Aharon Neuwirth, father of R. Yehoshua Yeshayah Neuwirth, author of Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchatah].
9 volumes. Varying size and condition. New bindings. The books have not been examined thoroughly, and they are being sold as is.
Large collection of over 50 books printed in Lviv (Lemberg) between 1807-1929, mostly first editions.
Assorted collection including prayers, homiletics and kabbalah, Chassidut and ethics, responsa and halachah, novellae on the Talmud and Torah and more.
See Hebrew description for list of books.
53 books in 54 volumes. Varying size and condition. New bindings. The books have not been thoroughly examined and are being sold as is.
Six books by R. Hillel Lichtenstein Rabbi of Kolomyia, and an additional book about him:
• Maskil El Dal, Part I. Ungvár (Uzhhorod): Karl Jäger, 1867.
• Et Laasot, [Part I], responsa. Lviv (Lemberg): S. L. Kugel, Lewin et Com, 1872. Yiddish.
• Et Laasot, Part II, responsa. Lviv (Lemberg): B. Lichtenstein (Kolomyia), 1878. Yiddish.
• Makrei Dardekei, commentary on the Book of Shemot. Kolomyia: Alter Teicher, Druck A. J. Hollender, [1890]. Self-dedication on title page: "This book came into my possession from the library of R. Yeshayah Scharmann of Košice, passed away Simchat Torah, 1895, Yisrael Ehrlich".
• Responsa Beit Hillel, Part I, edited by R. Hillel Lichtenstein's grandson R. Chaim Yaakov Lichtenstein. Satmar: Ze'ev Schwartz, 1908. Stamp of "Moshe Yaakov Ungar".
• Et Laasot, responsa. Satmar: Ze'ev Schwartz, 1909. Yiddish. Expanded and corrected edition of Part I. Signature on title page: "Shmel David Ber Friedma[n]", and stamps in Latin script.
• Biography and Memoirs of R. Hillel Lichtenstein of Kolomyia. Satmar: Meir Leib Hirsch, 1931.
R. Hillel Lichtenstein (1815-1891), prominent disciple of the Chatam Sofer. Born in Vécs to the dayan R. Baruch Bendit. He was renowned from a young age for his fear of G-d and attachment to his Creator, and when he studied in the Pressburg yeshiva, he was a cherished disciple of the Chatam Sofer, who held him in high regard for his pure fear of G-d. He served as Rabbi of Marghita (Hungary, present-day Romania) and Szikszó, Hungary, and in 1867 was appointed rabbi of Kolomyia, Galicia (present day: Ukraine). A famous preacher, he battled to preserve faithful Judaism, and reproved his generation for breaches in Torah observance. He was held in high esteem by the leading rabbis of his generation, and the Divrei Chaim of Sanz praised him profusely. His responsa were published in Beit Hillel (Satmar 1908) and his sermons were published in the four parts of his book Maskil El Dal, Et Laasot, and more.
7 books. Varying size and condition. New bindings. The books were not examined thoroughly, and they are being sold as is.
• Hesped Kedosh Yisrael, eulogy for R. Yisrael Salanter by R. Yosef Feldberg. Vilna: Yehudah Leib Metz, 1883.
• Kevod Yisrael, eulogy for R. Yisrael Salanter by R. David Shlomo Slouschz. Warsaw: Chaim Kelter, 1883. Stamps of "Yosef Baaron Shapiro in Safed".
• Pri Yitzchak, responsa and halachic discussions by R. Yitzchak Blazer. Vilna-Jerusalem: Yehudah Leib Metz and Salomon, 1881-[1913]. Two parts in two volumes.
• Or Yisrael, Musar writings by R. Yisrael Salanter and his disciple R. Yitzchak (Itzele) Blazer. Vilna: Yehudah Leib Metz, 1900. First edition.
The book contains four parts. The central part, Or Yisrael, contains a "collection of letters and various discourses to excite hearts to fear G-d and study fear of G-d and Musar", by R. Yisrael Salanter. The other parts called Shaarei Or, Netivot Or and Kochvei Or were authored by his close disciple R. Yitzchak Blazer.
• Etz Pri, to bolster support for those who study Torah. Writings by R. Yisrael Salanter, R. Yitzchak Elchanan and R. Alexander Moshe Lapidot, with an introduction by the Chafetz Chaim and a "preface by the (first) publisher" [R. Natan Tzvi Finkel, the Alter of Slabodka]. Jerusalem: printer not indicated, 1903. Second edition.
• Chut HaMeshulash, Torah novellae on various topics, from three generations: R. Yisrael Lipkin Salanter, founder of the Musar movement; his father R. Ze'ev (author of novellae Ben Aryeh), and his son R. Aryeh Leib Lipkin. Jerusalem: A. M. Luncz, 1904. First edition.
• Derashot Rabbi Yisrael Salanter, with Even Bochan by R. Shneur Zalman, Rabbi of Kuldīga. Vilna: Yitzchak Yehudah Leib Katzenellenbogen, 1912. With original front wrapper.
• Issue of Or HaMusar, periodical of the Beit Yosef Novardok yeshiva in Poland on Musar matters. Piotrków: R. Henich Follman, 1925. Year III, issue 9, 1st of Adar 1925. Two copies. Stamp of R. Eliyahu David Slotky in one copy.
• Conference lectures of the Organization of Students of the Knesset Yisrael yeshiva in Slabodka [Kovno]. Organization of Slabodka Students, Adar 1937.
• Periodical, El HaMevakesh, Musar discourses on faith and insights on matters of education by R. Yitzchak Elchanan Waldschein, mashgiach of the Beit Yosef yeshiva in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski. Piotrków: M. Rosenstein, [1938-1939]. Issue 4 and issue 5, in two volumes (six issues were printed in total).
• Ohel Yosef anthology, dedicated to Torah and Musar, published by the Organization of Beit Yosef Students in the United States. [New York: Schlesinger brothers], 1945-1946. Issue 1, year 1, Kislev 1945. Only one more issue was published in Nisan 1946.
• Shiur Daat (IV) – Shiur Komah, booklet by R. Yosef Yehudah Leib Bloch, dean of the Telz yeshiva. Telz (Telšiai): printed by Sh. Yoselovitz (Kovno), 1934.
• Sichot HaSaba MiSlabodka, Rabbi Natan Tzvi Finkel, recorded by his students, edited by Tzvi Kaplan, with preface by Prof. Feivel Meltzer. Tel Aviv: Avraham Tzioni, 1955.
14 books and booklets in 16 volumes. Varying size and condition. Most in new binding. The books have not been examined thoroughly, and are being sold as is.
Volume comprising two books by R. Refael Shlomo Laniado, among the great Rabbis of Aleppo:
Beit Dino Shel Shlomo, responsa, by R. Refael Shlomo Laniado. Constantinople: Shmuel Ashkenazi, [1775].
Bound with: Lechem Shlomo, by R. Refael Shlomo Laniado. Constantinople: Shmuel Ashkenazi, [1775].
Index of Beit Dino Shel Shlomo printed in leaves 31-44 of Lechem Shlomo.
Handwritten gloss in Oriental script on p. 33a of Beit Dino Shel Shlomo.
Two books in one volume. Beit Dino Shel Shlomo: [8], 228 leaves. Lechem Shlomo: 44 leaves. 32 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, affecting text. Original leather binding, with damage and worming in many places.