Auction 93 Part 2 - Ancient Books, Chassidic and Kabbalistic Books, Manuscripts and Letters
Ner Mitzvah V'Torah Or, Part I – Shaar HaEmunah, and Part II – Shaar HaYichud, by Rebbe Dov Ber Shneuri, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael son of R. Yitzchak Yoffe (prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya), 1820.
First edition, printed in the lifetime of the author, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch.
The book comprises two parts. The first part is entitled Shaar HaEmunah, and discusses the topics of the Exodus from Egypt, the eating of Matzah 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.
Ownership inscription on final page.
4, [7], 133, [1]; 57 leaves. 16.5 cm. Mostly printed on greenish paper. Fair condition. Many dark stains. Creases and wear. Tears and worming, affecting text. Marginal open tears to title page and other leaves, repaired with paper (with text replacement). Inscriptions. New binding.
Imrei Binah, explanations on the topics of Kriyat Shema, Tzitzit and Tefillin, based on Kabbalah and Chassidic teachings, by Rebbe Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Kopust: R. Yisrael Yoffe (prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya), [1821].
First edition, printed in the lifetime of the Mitteler Rebbe.
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.
On the first and final leaves, signature and stamps of R. Menachem Mendel son of R. Aryeh Leib Musayev (possibly from the family of R. Berel Musayev, one of the "Kremenchuker Berelach" and Chassid of the Tzemach Tzedek).
[2], 21; 56, [1], 55-140 leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Mostly printed on bluish paper. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Creases and wear. Minor tears. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
Likutei Amarim – Tanya, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Brooklyn NY: Kehot (1000th edition), 11th Nissan 1984.
1000th edition of the Tanya, distributed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe to the participants of the Hitvaadut of 11th Nissan 1984, in honor of his 82nd birthday, together with a dollar bill (dollar bill not included here).
[5], 2-505, [1] leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. High-quality paper, with wide margins. Inscription on endpaper. Original blue binding, slightly worn, with two bookmarks. Tears and wear to spine, reinforced with tape.
Letter from Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the Rayatz of Lubavitch. Brooklyn NY, 24th Sivan 1940.
Typewritten on the rebbe's official stationery, with his signature "Yosef Yitzchak" (the letter was written shortly after the rebbe reached the United States, during his temporary stay at the Greystone hotel in Manhattan, before he settled at 770. The letterhead is therefore not the usual one with the address of the Chabad headquarters at 770, rather bears an inkstamp with the address of the president of Agudas Chassidei Chabad, R. Yisrael Jacobson).
Addressed to his relative R. Azriel Zelig Slonim, shortly after his return to Jerusalem from his mission in Australia. The rebbe writes that he will try to help him find a source of livelihood, and blesses him with abundant sustenance, so that he can apply himself to Torah study and worship of G-d.
Further in the letter, the rebbe extends many poetic blessings to his Chassidim.
R. Azriel Zelig Slonim (1897-1971), a leading Chabad activist, member of Agudas Chassidei Chabad and director of Kollel Chabad. He was one of the founders of Irgun N'shei UBnos Chabad and the Beit Chanah institutions, and helped establish Shikun Chabad in Jerusalem.
[1] leaf, official stationery. Approx. 28 cm. Good condition. Filing holes. Folding marks. Stains and minor wear. Minor marginal tears.
Letter from Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the Rayatz of Lubavitch. Brooklyn NY, 7th Elul 1949.
Typewritten on the rebbe's official stationery, with his signature "Yosef Yitzchak" with the letter Yud in Ashuri script – his famous signature from the final year of his life. With the addition of several words in his handwriting.
Addressed to the managing committee of Kollel Chabad in Eretz Israel. The Rayatz appoints two new directors for the Kollel – R. Avraham Chaim Naeh and his relative R. Azriel Zelig Slonim, and blesses them with much success.
[1] leaf, official stationery. Approx. 21 cm. Thin paper. Good condition. Folding marks. Filing holes. Small marginal hole. Inscription on verso.
Letter from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Brooklyn NY, 24th Cheshvan 1959.
Typewritten on the official stationery of the rebbe, with his hand signature.
Addressed to R. Chaim Shalom Segal in Jerusalem. The rebbe relates to his activities in spreading the wellsprings of Chassidut, and blesses him with good news.
R. Chaim Shalom HaLevi Segal (1918-1983), founder and mashpia of the Chabad Beit Yehuda synagogue in Nachlaot, Jerusalem, sixth generation descendant of the Baal HaTanya. He studied extensively Rashi's commentary on the Torah and authored the Tosefet Rashi series on the Bible.
Aerogram. 30.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and minor creases.
Letter from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Brooklyn NY, 9th Elul 1961.
Typewritten on the rebbe's official stationery, with his hand signature.
Addressed to the educator R. Abba Levin in Kfar Chabad, confirming the receipt of the Pidyon Nefesh.
In his letter, the rebbe complains that the Chassidim fail to share their good news with him, despite his requests. With blessings for a good new year.
The recipient, the educator R. Abba Levin (1911-1991), educator in Paris and later in Kfar Chabad, and supervisor of the Kfar Chabad Talmud Torah.
Aerogram. 30.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and minor creases.