Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Me'or Einayim, by Rebbe Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl. [Polná, 1810]. Second edition.
Ancient ownership stamps: Rabbi "Uri Menashe (Miller) ben Rabbi Zvi Kehat" [By the rabbis of Sniatyn in the 1860's, from Vizhnitz Chassidim]. And Rabbi "Baruch Reichman" [from Safed].
39, 1, 3-23, [1], 27-34, 39-72, 75-136. 21 cm. Bluish paper, varying condition, most leaves are in good condition. Spotting. Heavy damages on the first and last leaves, professionally restored. In several leaves the text is damaged (in some places the damaged areas were reconstructed). New semi-leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 309.
Ancient ownership stamps: Rabbi "Uri Menashe (Miller) ben Rabbi Zvi Kehat" [By the rabbis of Sniatyn in the 1860's, from Vizhnitz Chassidim]. And Rabbi "Baruch Reichman" [from Safed].
39, 1, 3-23, [1], 27-34, 39-72, 75-136. 21 cm. Bluish paper, varying condition, most leaves are in good condition. Spotting. Heavy damages on the first and last leaves, professionally restored. In several leaves the text is damaged (in some places the damaged areas were reconstructed). New semi-leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 309.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $800
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Shoshanat Ha'Amakim Emek HaSidim: Homiletics and eulogies by Rabbi Moshe ben Yehuda Ha'Levi Horowitz, Av Beit Din of Wieliczka. Korets, [1819].
Ten homiletics given by the author (1814-1818). A "Homiletic by the author…Rabbi Natan who was Av Beit Din of Berdychiv" appears on 156-157. On Leaf no. 157 and in the introduction, the author mentions his relative, Rabbi "Moshe Yitzchak Av Beit of Chortkiv". Including Divrei Torah from Rabbi Pinchas of Koritz.
The author is the son and successor of Rabbi Aryeh Yehuda Leib, Av Beit Din of Volochisk, a leading disciple of the Magid of Mezritch, who moved to Safed in his late years. This book includes things in the name of the great Chassidic figures: Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk and Rabbi Israel Avraham Av Beit Din of Cherniostrov, the son of Rabbi Zusha of Annopol. He was the Malbim's primary teacher.
A curly Oriental signature [cutoff at the top] of Rabbi "Moshe Yitzchak Almoli…" [Sephardi rabbi of Bucharest?]. Stamps "Moise Ovadia" of Hebron, etc.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 574
152, 155-162 leaves. 19 cm. Partially printed on blue paper. Fair condition. Spotting, worm damage (with damage caused to the text in some places). Old semi-leather binding.
Ten homiletics given by the author (1814-1818). A "Homiletic by the author…Rabbi Natan who was Av Beit Din of Berdychiv" appears on 156-157. On Leaf no. 157 and in the introduction, the author mentions his relative, Rabbi "Moshe Yitzchak Av Beit of Chortkiv". Including Divrei Torah from Rabbi Pinchas of Koritz.
The author is the son and successor of Rabbi Aryeh Yehuda Leib, Av Beit Din of Volochisk, a leading disciple of the Magid of Mezritch, who moved to Safed in his late years. This book includes things in the name of the great Chassidic figures: Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk and Rabbi Israel Avraham Av Beit Din of Cherniostrov, the son of Rabbi Zusha of Annopol. He was the Malbim's primary teacher.
A curly Oriental signature [cutoff at the top] of Rabbi "Moshe Yitzchak Almoli…" [Sephardi rabbi of Bucharest?]. Stamps "Moise Ovadia" of Hebron, etc.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 574
152, 155-162 leaves. 19 cm. Partially printed on blue paper. Fair condition. Spotting, worm damage (with damage caused to the text in some places). Old semi-leather binding.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Tzemach Hashem L'Zvi, Chassidic articles on the Torah, by Rabbi Zvi Hirsh of Nadvirna. [Berdychiv, c. 1818]. First edition. Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Beck.
The author, Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Nadvirna (1740-1802, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol 3, pp. 604-607) was one of the leading third generation rebbes. Disciple of the Magid of Mezritch. His close teacher was Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Złoczew, who said that Rabbi Zvi Hirsh was the greatest of his disciples and that Eliyahu HaNavi desires his closeness. Among Rabbi Zvi Hirsh's disciples were Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kosov, Rabbi Zvi Hirsh of Zhydachiv, Rabbi Avraham David of Buchach and others. He wrote many compositions, and was famous for his primary work Tzemach Hashem L'Zvi. His book Alfa Beta merited many editions and Rabbi Eliezer Papo, author of Pele Yo'etz copied the book and attached it to his work.
[3], 28; 138 leaves. Blue paper. 21 cm. Good condition. Spotting, tears to few leaves (the leaf of approbation has a restored tear with damage to text). Worm marks to several leaves. New binding.
Includes Leaf [3] (with the third approbation and omissions from Parshiot Ki Tisa and Shmini) which is found in just some of the copies.
The date of printing according to A. Ya'ari, The Hebrew Printing in Berdychiv, Kiryat Sefer, 21, 1944-1945, pp. 120-121. The title page adornment – Torah Shield – is the emblem of Rabbi Yisrael Beck's printing press.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 500.
The author, Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Nadvirna (1740-1802, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol 3, pp. 604-607) was one of the leading third generation rebbes. Disciple of the Magid of Mezritch. His close teacher was Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Złoczew, who said that Rabbi Zvi Hirsh was the greatest of his disciples and that Eliyahu HaNavi desires his closeness. Among Rabbi Zvi Hirsh's disciples were Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kosov, Rabbi Zvi Hirsh of Zhydachiv, Rabbi Avraham David of Buchach and others. He wrote many compositions, and was famous for his primary work Tzemach Hashem L'Zvi. His book Alfa Beta merited many editions and Rabbi Eliezer Papo, author of Pele Yo'etz copied the book and attached it to his work.
[3], 28; 138 leaves. Blue paper. 21 cm. Good condition. Spotting, tears to few leaves (the leaf of approbation has a restored tear with damage to text). Worm marks to several leaves. New binding.
Includes Leaf [3] (with the third approbation and omissions from Parshiot Ki Tisa and Shmini) which is found in just some of the copies.
The date of printing according to A. Ya'ari, The Hebrew Printing in Berdychiv, Kiryat Sefer, 21, 1944-1945, pp. 120-121. The title page adornment – Torah Shield – is the emblem of Rabbi Yisrael Beck's printing press.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 500.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Toldot Aharon, Chassidic and kabalistic homiletics on the Torah. By Rabbi Aharon of Zhitomir, disciple of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv. [Berdychiv, 1817, printed by Rabbi Yisrael Beck]. Approbations of Rabbi Yisrael ben Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv and Rabbi Mordechai of Chernobyl.
(Missing title page) [1], 191 leaves (mispaginated, actually [1], 192 leaves). 20.5 cm. Bluish paper, good-fair condition, spotting and wear. Light worm marks. Ancient worn leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 604.
(Missing title page) [1], 191 leaves (mispaginated, actually [1], 192 leaves). 20.5 cm. Bluish paper, good-fair condition, spotting and wear. Light worm marks. Ancient worn leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 604.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Brit Menucha, Kabbalistic interpretations and vowel-symbol combinations of Shem ben Arba [ascribed to] Rabbi Avraham of Rimon HaSepharadi. Berdychiv, [1807]. Printed by Rabbi Shmuel ben Yissachar Ber Segal. Approbation of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv, who notes that the book "entered the press here in our community".
Kabbalistic illustrations on last leaf. Signature of Rabbi "Natan Coronil" on title page. Rabbi Nachman Natan Coronil (1810-1890), native of Amsterdam, Torah genius and Mekubal, one of the outstanding Torah scholars of Jerusalem. Author and publisher of early manuscripts.
40 leaves. 20.5 cm. Printed on bluish paper. Good-fair condition, spotting, worm damage on several leaves (with minor damage caused to text). Old binding, damages.
One of the first Hebrew books printed in Berdychiv.
Kabbalistic illustrations on last leaf. Signature of Rabbi "Natan Coronil" on title page. Rabbi Nachman Natan Coronil (1810-1890), native of Amsterdam, Torah genius and Mekubal, one of the outstanding Torah scholars of Jerusalem. Author and publisher of early manuscripts.
40 leaves. 20.5 cm. Printed on bluish paper. Good-fair condition, spotting, worm damage on several leaves (with minor damage caused to text). Old binding, damages.
One of the first Hebrew books printed in Berdychiv.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Amarot Tehorot, five articles from the book Asara Ma’amarot by Rabbi Menachem Azaryah of Fano, including the Yad Yehudah commentary. Mogilev, [1810].
Approbation by “the great and famous luminary… the true divine genius, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak… Av Beit Din of Berdychiv".
[2], 142; 96, [2] leaves. 21 cm. Blue and white paper. Good-fair condition, spotting. Worm damages. Contemporary leather binding, damaged.
Approbation by “the great and famous luminary… the true divine genius, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak… Av Beit Din of Berdychiv".
[2], 142; 96, [2] leaves. 21 cm. Blue and white paper. Good-fair condition, spotting. Worm damages. Contemporary leather binding, damaged.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Or HaMe'ir, Chassidic articles on the Torah, by Rabbi Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir. Poritsk. [1815]. Approbations of Rabbi Mordechai ben Rabbi Pinchas Av Beit Din of Koritz, and Rabbi Yisrael Dov Ber HaLevi of Stepan.
With ownership inscriptions and various signatures: Signed inscription about the sale of the book to Rabbi Moshe Yochanan Sheinfeld Rabbi of Mihalyfalva (died in 1913, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 3, 349-350), signed "Ye'uda---". Inscription: "I have bought it from R' Moshe Yochanan, Shlomo Auerbach". Signature (in pencil) and stamp of Rabbi "Zvi Ze'ev Wolf Goldberg Magid in the Beit Midrash of the Chassidic congregation and Torah authority of the Berehove community", [author of Aleph Ze'ira – Mukacheve, 1911. Perished in the Holocaust]. Faded signature on the edge of the title page in ancient handwriting: "Reuven --- of [Großwardein?]".
[1] 147, 48 leaves. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition, worm holes, the title page and following leaf have restorations. New semi-leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 27. The first edition of the two editions printed in Koritz [the second edition was printed without approbations, the date and place are false].
With ownership inscriptions and various signatures: Signed inscription about the sale of the book to Rabbi Moshe Yochanan Sheinfeld Rabbi of Mihalyfalva (died in 1913, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 3, 349-350), signed "Ye'uda---". Inscription: "I have bought it from R' Moshe Yochanan, Shlomo Auerbach". Signature (in pencil) and stamp of Rabbi "Zvi Ze'ev Wolf Goldberg Magid in the Beit Midrash of the Chassidic congregation and Torah authority of the Berehove community", [author of Aleph Ze'ira – Mukacheve, 1911. Perished in the Holocaust]. Faded signature on the edge of the title page in ancient handwriting: "Reuven --- of [Großwardein?]".
[1] 147, 48 leaves. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition, worm holes, the title page and following leaf have restorations. New semi-leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 27. The first edition of the two editions printed in Koritz [the second edition was printed without approbations, the date and place are false].
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Birkat David, Chassidic and Kabbalistic homilies on the Torah and festivals, by Rebbe David of Tolna. Zhitomir, 1862. Printed by Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapira grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita. Two title pages and two introductions; printed front cover (title page) and back cover.
First edition printed during the life of the author Rabbi David Twersky of Tolna (1908-1982), son of Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl. In his introduction, the author, known as a miracle worker, writes this blessing: "we shall merit complete future joy, and the effects of all blessings without pause".
Slight variations exist between the two title pages and the two introductions. The title pages and the introductions are almost identical with the exception of typographic changes and slight changes of wording in the titles of the author and his holy fathers. This does not explain the riddle, why the title pages and introductions were doubled and whether or not this was done according to the author's instructions.
[1], [4], 143, [1] pages. 22 cm. Wide margins. Good condition, high-quality paper. Stains caused by usage, and slight wear. Original ancient leather binding, with gilt impressions.
Sterfansky Chassidut, no. 101. The printed covers are especially rare.
First edition printed during the life of the author Rabbi David Twersky of Tolna (1908-1982), son of Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl. In his introduction, the author, known as a miracle worker, writes this blessing: "we shall merit complete future joy, and the effects of all blessings without pause".
Slight variations exist between the two title pages and the two introductions. The title pages and the introductions are almost identical with the exception of typographic changes and slight changes of wording in the titles of the author and his holy fathers. This does not explain the riddle, why the title pages and introductions were doubled and whether or not this was done according to the author's instructions.
[1], [4], 143, [1] pages. 22 cm. Wide margins. Good condition, high-quality paper. Stains caused by usage, and slight wear. Original ancient leather binding, with gilt impressions.
Sterfansky Chassidut, no. 101. The printed covers are especially rare.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Galya Raza, Kabbalistic matters authored by Peli [anonymous], Rabbi Avraham a disciple of the Arizal. Mogilev on the Dnestr, 1812. Introduction and long approbation by Rebbe Chaim of Tschernowitz, author of Be'er Mayim Chaim and Siduro Shel Shabbat.
[2], 7, 2, 9-44, 47-48 leaves. 22 cm. Greenish paper. Good-fair condition, worm damages professionally restored with paper filling. Ownership signature on Leaf 9: "Yitzchak Yehuda". New semi-leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 111. Concerning the author of the book, some say that he is Rabbi Avraham Bruchim and some claim that he is Rabbi Avraham ben Eliezer HaLevi. See article: G. Shalom, Kiryat Sefer, 2, 1925-1926, pp. 119-124, concluding that both hypothesis are mistaken.
[2], 7, 2, 9-44, 47-48 leaves. 22 cm. Greenish paper. Good-fair condition, worm damages professionally restored with paper filling. Ownership signature on Leaf 9: "Yitzchak Yehuda". New semi-leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 111. Concerning the author of the book, some say that he is Rabbi Avraham Bruchim and some claim that he is Rabbi Avraham ben Eliezer HaLevi. See article: G. Shalom, Kiryat Sefer, 2, 1925-1926, pp. 119-124, concluding that both hypothesis are mistaken.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $800
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Be'er HaGolah, by the Maharal of Prague. With approbation and additional writings by the Maggid Rabbi Yisrael of Koznitz. Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, 1804. First edition of writings which were later printed in the book Geulat Yisrael by the Maggid of Koznitz.
The title page has the signature of Rabbi Chaim Davidson Av Beit Din of Warsaw: “Chaim son of deceased Rabbi David Tebel”.
Rabbi Chaim Davidson (1760-1854) a famous Torah scholar was a disciple of Rabbi Ya’akov of Lisa author of Netivot HaMishpat. He was a leader of Polish Jewry and among the leading rabbis who supported the “Polish Revolt”. In 1839, he was appointed Chief Rabbi and Av Beit Din of Warsaw succeeding the author of Chemdat Shlomo.
[2], 58 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition, spotting and wear damage, worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 72.
The title page has the signature of Rabbi Chaim Davidson Av Beit Din of Warsaw: “Chaim son of deceased Rabbi David Tebel”.
Rabbi Chaim Davidson (1760-1854) a famous Torah scholar was a disciple of Rabbi Ya’akov of Lisa author of Netivot HaMishpat. He was a leader of Polish Jewry and among the leading rabbis who supported the “Polish Revolt”. In 1839, he was appointed Chief Rabbi and Av Beit Din of Warsaw succeeding the author of Chemdat Shlomo.
[2], 58 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition, spotting and wear damage, worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 72.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Sefer Netivot Olam, Netivot Yosher and Darchei Hamidot Hameshubachot, from writings of the Chazal. Written by Rabbeinu Yehudah Loewe the Maharal of Prague. Nowy-Dwor, 1809. Printed at the initiative of the Maggid of Koznitz, and with his agreement for his disciple, Rabbi Yaakov Moshe son of Shlomo Zalman of Yaroslavi, to publish the book.
Handwritten inscription upon title page: “gift to our holy Rabbi Nachum Dover Mati [Levy?] Yitzchak son of Treina of Bender”. [It is possible that inscription is by Rebbe Rabbi Nachum Dover Friedman of Sadigura, by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Negresti in county of Vaslui, son-in-law of Rebbe Rabbi Aryeh Leib Wertheim of Bender]. Ancient faded signature at top of title page.
Marginalia in tiny handwriting, apparently by Ga’on of Brasov, Rabbi David Sperber (1875-1962), author of Afarkasta De’anya and Michtam LeDavid.
[1], 90 leaves. 32 cm. Plain thin paper, fair condition, creases and wear, stains and moth damage. Last pages damaged and restored by handwriting. Old binding.
Handwritten inscription upon title page: “gift to our holy Rabbi Nachum Dover Mati [Levy?] Yitzchak son of Treina of Bender”. [It is possible that inscription is by Rebbe Rabbi Nachum Dover Friedman of Sadigura, by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Negresti in county of Vaslui, son-in-law of Rebbe Rabbi Aryeh Leib Wertheim of Bender]. Ancient faded signature at top of title page.
Marginalia in tiny handwriting, apparently by Ga’on of Brasov, Rabbi David Sperber (1875-1962), author of Afarkasta De’anya and Michtam LeDavid.
[1], 90 leaves. 32 cm. Plain thin paper, fair condition, creases and wear, stains and moth damage. Last pages damaged and restored by handwriting. Old binding.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Sefer Zichron Devarim, Part 2: Responsa by Rebbe Alexander Eichenstein Rabbi of Zhydachiv and Komarno and his son Rebbe Yitzchak Isaac of Komarno. Includes the booklet Dema'ot Shalish - Kabbalistic novellae on Megillat Eichah, written by his grandson Rabbi Alexander Zvi [Klinberg]. Przemyśl, 1879. First edition.
[2], 16, 46 leaves. 18.5 cm. Dry brittle paper. Fair-poor condition. Spotting. Tears on title page and several leaves (without lack). Worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 203.
[2], 16, 46 leaves. 18.5 cm. Dry brittle paper. Fair-poor condition. Spotting. Tears on title page and several leaves (without lack). Worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 203.
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