Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $500
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Shoshanat Ha-Amakim and the Emek Ha-Sidim, sermons and eulogies by Rabbi Moshe son of Rabbi Yehuda Halevi Horowitz, Av Beit Din of Wolotschisk. Korets, [1819].
Ten sermons preached by the author between the years 1814-1818. On leaves 156-157 it is written “Sermon by… Rabbi Nathan, Av Beit Din of Berditchov”, on leaf 157 and in the introduction, the author mentions his close friend Rabbi “Moshe Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Czortkow”.
The author is the son and replacing of Rabbi Aryeh Yehudah Leib Av-Beit-Din of Volochysk, a great disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch, who moved at an old age to Safed. (See attached material). In this book, some of his writings are based on the leading Chassidim: Rabbi Elimelech from Lejansk and Rabbi Yisrael of Tcharnystrow, son of Rabbi Zusha from Anipoli. The Malbim was among his disciples.
Owner’s signatures.
152, 155-162 leaves, 2 pages on the back of the title pages are blank (weren’t printed in the original). 21cm. Part of it printed on blue paper. Good condition. Few stains. Tears on leaves 17-28 borders, no damage to the text.
Ten sermons preached by the author between the years 1814-1818. On leaves 156-157 it is written “Sermon by… Rabbi Nathan, Av Beit Din of Berditchov”, on leaf 157 and in the introduction, the author mentions his close friend Rabbi “Moshe Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Czortkow”.
The author is the son and replacing of Rabbi Aryeh Yehudah Leib Av-Beit-Din of Volochysk, a great disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch, who moved at an old age to Safed. (See attached material). In this book, some of his writings are based on the leading Chassidim: Rabbi Elimelech from Lejansk and Rabbi Yisrael of Tcharnystrow, son of Rabbi Zusha from Anipoli. The Malbim was among his disciples.
Owner’s signatures.
152, 155-162 leaves, 2 pages on the back of the title pages are blank (weren’t printed in the original). 21cm. Part of it printed on blue paper. Good condition. Few stains. Tears on leaves 17-28 borders, no damage to the text.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
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Sefer Ha’Chassidim of Rabbi Yehuda Ha’Chassid, including the interpretation of Rabbi David Aftrod. Polana, [1792].
Printed with the approbations of the Hassidic giants: Rabbi Levi Yitzchak from Barditshov, Rabbi Meshulam Zusil (Zusha) from Anipoli and Rabbi Yosef from Kaminka. The publishers of the book were Rabbi Zvi Hirsch [son-in-law of Rabbi Gedalya from Linitz] son of Rabbi Yosef from Kaminka [disciple of the Ba’al Shem Tov], and nephew of Rabbi Aryeh son of Rabbi Pesach from Kaminka [mentioned in “Shivchei Ha’Ba’al Shem Tov”].
Ownership inscriptions of Rabbi Yisrael Ha’Levi Glickman from Sadigura.
4, 148 leaves, 21cm. Fair condition. Mildew stains on some of the pages. Moth holes. Worn title page. Torn and very worn binding.
Printed with the approbations of the Hassidic giants: Rabbi Levi Yitzchak from Barditshov, Rabbi Meshulam Zusil (Zusha) from Anipoli and Rabbi Yosef from Kaminka. The publishers of the book were Rabbi Zvi Hirsch [son-in-law of Rabbi Gedalya from Linitz] son of Rabbi Yosef from Kaminka [disciple of the Ba’al Shem Tov], and nephew of Rabbi Aryeh son of Rabbi Pesach from Kaminka [mentioned in “Shivchei Ha’Ba’al Shem Tov”].
Ownership inscriptions of Rabbi Yisrael Ha’Levi Glickman from Sadigura.
4, 148 leaves, 21cm. Fair condition. Mildew stains on some of the pages. Moth holes. Worn title page. Torn and very worn binding.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $2,600
Sold for: $3,250
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Sefer Bnei Yissachar – essays on Shabbatot and the holidays, by the order of the year, according to Chasidic and kabalistic thought. The first part contains essays for months Nissan- Elul, and essays on Shabbat and Rosh Chodesh. By Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech ben Pesach of Dinov. Zholkiev, 1850. First edition.
Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech Shapira of Dinov (1783-1841, Encyclopedia of Chasidut Part 3 pages 573-581) was among the leading Chasidic Rebbes and kabalists. He was a disciple of the Seer of Lublin, the Maggid of Kozhnitz and Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Riminov. He was named after his uncle Rabbi Elimelech of Lizensk (as Rabbi Elimelech willed while he was still alive). He wrote many books dealing with Chasidut, Kabbalah, Halacha and Aggada.
His well known book Bnei Yissachar was first printed in the years 1846-1850 (the first volume was printed in 1846 without a title page, and the second volume is the present copy – see enclosed material).
A few owners' signatures appear on the title page: “…Ha-Kadosh Shmuel Beinush…” “Ha-Kadosh Tzvi…”
[1], 24; 72 leaves, 23cm. Good condition. Professionally restored damages (tears and moth damage). Stains. New, luxurious leather binding.
Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech Shapira of Dinov (1783-1841, Encyclopedia of Chasidut Part 3 pages 573-581) was among the leading Chasidic Rebbes and kabalists. He was a disciple of the Seer of Lublin, the Maggid of Kozhnitz and Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Riminov. He was named after his uncle Rabbi Elimelech of Lizensk (as Rabbi Elimelech willed while he was still alive). He wrote many books dealing with Chasidut, Kabbalah, Halacha and Aggada.
His well known book Bnei Yissachar was first printed in the years 1846-1850 (the first volume was printed in 1846 without a title page, and the second volume is the present copy – see enclosed material).
A few owners' signatures appear on the title page: “…Ha-Kadosh Shmuel Beinush…” “Ha-Kadosh Tzvi…”
[1], 24; 72 leaves, 23cm. Good condition. Professionally restored damages (tears and moth damage). Stains. New, luxurious leather binding.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $650
Sold for: $1,188
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Beit Aharon, explanation on the Five Chumashim and on the festivals, by the Admor Rabbi Aharon Perlov from Karlin. Brodi, 1875.
Collection of Divrei Torah, letters and Hassidic customs by the Admorim of Karlin-Stolin: the “Great” Rabbi Aharon son of Rabbi Ya'akov from Karlin, his son Rabbi Asher (the first), his son Rabbi Aharon (the second, the “old”), and his son Rabbi Asher (the second, the “young”). The majority of the book is by Rabbi Aharon "the old".
Two title pages, the first abbreviated. Following the second title page: “To reveal and publicize that the most righteous and famous of our generation have endorsed the publication of this book… as well Torah scholars and rabbis of Spain have approved while others have banned…”. In some of the copies this passage appears in a different version, and does not include the censorship on the other side of the page. [Concerning the stages of publication and various corrections during the printing process, which resulted in various versions of the book see: A. Schor, regarding the methods of the writing and printing of the Beit Aharon books, Beit Aharon V’Yisrael, year 6 issue 1 (31), leaves 139-147]. Stamp in Russian.
[6], 316, [5] leaves, 23.5cm. Good condition. Stains. Few moth holes. Professional restoration of pages. New semi-leather binding
Collection of Divrei Torah, letters and Hassidic customs by the Admorim of Karlin-Stolin: the “Great” Rabbi Aharon son of Rabbi Ya'akov from Karlin, his son Rabbi Asher (the first), his son Rabbi Aharon (the second, the “old”), and his son Rabbi Asher (the second, the “young”). The majority of the book is by Rabbi Aharon "the old".
Two title pages, the first abbreviated. Following the second title page: “To reveal and publicize that the most righteous and famous of our generation have endorsed the publication of this book… as well Torah scholars and rabbis of Spain have approved while others have banned…”. In some of the copies this passage appears in a different version, and does not include the censorship on the other side of the page. [Concerning the stages of publication and various corrections during the printing process, which resulted in various versions of the book see: A. Schor, regarding the methods of the writing and printing of the Beit Aharon books, Beit Aharon V’Yisrael, year 6 issue 1 (31), leaves 139-147]. Stamp in Russian.
[6], 316, [5] leaves, 23.5cm. Good condition. Stains. Few moth holes. Professional restoration of pages. New semi-leather binding
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $350
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retz Ha-Chaim, Aggadic and Halachic novellae of Tractate Brachot, by Rabbi Chaim of Tchernovitz. Tchernovitz, 1861. Bound with: Eretz Ha-Chaim Likutim of Tehilim, Yesha'ayahu, Shir Ha-Shirim, Megilot Ester and Eyicha, by Rabbi Chaim of Tchernovitz. Tchernovitz, 1861.
Ink stamps of rabbi "Yitzchak Isaac rosenbaum…" to first and last leaves, (see about him item number 302). Ownership inscriptions and ink stamps of Rabbi "Meshulam Tietelbaum of Sigher", "Moshe Teitelbaum", "Yechiel Michal Shreiber".
On second title page: name inscription for prayer and blessing.
[2], 79; [2], 30 leaves, 20cm. Good condition. Few stains, torn binding
Ink stamps of rabbi "Yitzchak Isaac rosenbaum…" to first and last leaves, (see about him item number 302). Ownership inscriptions and ink stamps of Rabbi "Meshulam Tietelbaum of Sigher", "Moshe Teitelbaum", "Yechiel Michal Shreiber".
On second title page: name inscription for prayer and blessing.
[2], 79; [2], 30 leaves, 20cm. Good condition. Few stains, torn binding
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Sefer Yismach Yisrael, on the Torah. Parts 1-5. By Rebbe Yerachmiel Yisrael Yitzchak [Danziger] of Aleksander. Lodz, 1911-1912.
Fine first edition, wide margins.
At the end of part 1: "holy letter sent in 1907 to strengthen religion and faith". At the end of Part 2: Wills of the Rebbe and his father. At the end of Part 5: "Holy letter to dwellers of Krakow… to establish a gymnasium".
On the bindings-pages before and after both volumes, appear handwritten indices to Chassidut issues mentioned in the book.
On title page of Bereshit part is an interesting inscription about the full name of the Rebbe Yitzchak of Vurke named also "Yisrael Yitzchak".
[4], 224 pages; 114 pages; [8], 151 pages; [1], 65, [1]; [1], 67-199, [1] pages. 26.5cm. Fragile paper. Good condition, original bindings worn
Fine first edition, wide margins.
At the end of part 1: "holy letter sent in 1907 to strengthen religion and faith". At the end of Part 2: Wills of the Rebbe and his father. At the end of Part 5: "Holy letter to dwellers of Krakow… to establish a gymnasium".
On the bindings-pages before and after both volumes, appear handwritten indices to Chassidut issues mentioned in the book.
On title page of Bereshit part is an interesting inscription about the full name of the Rebbe Yitzchak of Vurke named also "Yisrael Yitzchak".
[4], 224 pages; 114 pages; [8], 151 pages; [1], 65, [1]; [1], 67-199, [1] pages. 26.5cm. Fragile paper. Good condition, original bindings worn
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
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Sefer Ha-Zechirot – on the six commandments of remembrance. With commentary by the author of "Marpeh La-Nefesh", and commentary by Rabbi Levy Yitzchak of Berditchev. Tchernovitz, 1857.
The book was first printed in Zolkwa 1764 by Rabbi Raphael ben Zecharya Mendel, Dayan of Frankfurt am Main on Chovot Ha-Levavot. To the second edition (Mezirov 1794) has been added commentary by Rabbi levy Yitzchak of Berditchev and since then a few editions were printed.
On the last page of this edition appears a Torah writing by Rabbi Meshulam Feifish Heller of Zbariz whose book "Derech Emet" has been printed in the same printing press two years earlier.
The holy Ga'on Rabbi Meshulam Feivish Ha-Levy Heller of Zbariz (1740-1795, Otzar Ha-Rabanim 15762). Descendant of the Tosfot Yomtov and an outstanding Chassid. Disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and Rabbi Yechiel Michal of Zlotchov, a close friend of Rabbi Chaim of Tchernovitz who mentions him many times in the book "Be'er Mayim Chaim". (See Encyclopedia of Chassidut, III, pp.209-211).
[2], 24 leaves, 18.5cm. Good condition, moisture marks. Cutting of lower margins close to text. No binding
The book was first printed in Zolkwa 1764 by Rabbi Raphael ben Zecharya Mendel, Dayan of Frankfurt am Main on Chovot Ha-Levavot. To the second edition (Mezirov 1794) has been added commentary by Rabbi levy Yitzchak of Berditchev and since then a few editions were printed.
On the last page of this edition appears a Torah writing by Rabbi Meshulam Feifish Heller of Zbariz whose book "Derech Emet" has been printed in the same printing press two years earlier.
The holy Ga'on Rabbi Meshulam Feivish Ha-Levy Heller of Zbariz (1740-1795, Otzar Ha-Rabanim 15762). Descendant of the Tosfot Yomtov and an outstanding Chassid. Disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and Rabbi Yechiel Michal of Zlotchov, a close friend of Rabbi Chaim of Tchernovitz who mentions him many times in the book "Be'er Mayim Chaim". (See Encyclopedia of Chassidut, III, pp.209-211).
[2], 24 leaves, 18.5cm. Good condition, moisture marks. Cutting of lower margins close to text. No binding
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Sefer Hazechirot, with the commentary Marpeh L'nefesh of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichov . Grosvardien (Oradea-Mare), [1940?].
Printed according to Zhitomir 1867 edition.
96 pages, 14.5cm. Good condition. Slight tears, booklets uncut. Not bound.
Printed according to Zhitomir 1867 edition.
96 pages, 14.5cm. Good condition. Slight tears, booklets uncut. Not bound.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Kuntress Ateret Israel, words of Torah and Chassidut by Rabbi Israel from Chortkow. Warsaw, 1904.
The first book about the teachings of Rabbi Israel from Chortkow who was appointed Admor after his father Rabbi David Moshe, holy son of Rabbi Israel Ruzhiner.
Another edition was published that year in Husyatin. There is a difference between the two editions at the end of the first Drasha.
16 pages and printed cover. 17.5cm. Good condition, foxing, slight damages in the cover.
The cover is rare and doesn’t appear in the Bibliography Institute CD nor in Winograd and Rosenfeld CD.
The first book about the teachings of Rabbi Israel from Chortkow who was appointed Admor after his father Rabbi David Moshe, holy son of Rabbi Israel Ruzhiner.
Another edition was published that year in Husyatin. There is a difference between the two editions at the end of the first Drasha.
16 pages and printed cover. 17.5cm. Good condition, foxing, slight damages in the cover.
The cover is rare and doesn’t appear in the Bibliography Institute CD nor in Winograd and Rosenfeld CD.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Tanya, Likutei Amarim, by the Admor Hazaken Rabbi Shneior Zalman from Liadi. Yassi (Romania), 1843.
With the approbation of Rabbi Meshulam Zusil from Annapolis and more approbations from the Slavita print.
This is the first edition printed with the approbation of Rabbi Yosef, Av Beit Din of Yassi.
[2], 92 leaves. 17cm. White and greenish paper, good condition with a few stains.
With the approbation of Rabbi Meshulam Zusil from Annapolis and more approbations from the Slavita print.
This is the first edition printed with the approbation of Rabbi Yosef, Av Beit Din of Yassi.
[2], 92 leaves. 17cm. White and greenish paper, good condition with a few stains.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Short report of the Rabbinical convention in Petersburg by Rebbe Shalom Dover Shneorsohn. St. Petersburg, [1910].
A report follows the introduction.
Rabbi Shalom Dover Shneorsohn – [1861-1920], son of Rabbi Shmuel Shneorsohn and grandson of "Tzemach Tzedek", fifth rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch dynasty of rebbes, was its head from 1882 till his death. Founder of Yeshivot "Tomchei Tmimim". Occupied himself with public lobbying for Russian Jewry in front of the Tsar authorities.
23 pages, 22cm. Printed on heavy paper. Good condition. Stains, ink stamps and handwritten dedication.
A report follows the introduction.
Rabbi Shalom Dover Shneorsohn – [1861-1920], son of Rabbi Shmuel Shneorsohn and grandson of "Tzemach Tzedek", fifth rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch dynasty of rebbes, was its head from 1882 till his death. Founder of Yeshivot "Tomchei Tmimim". Occupied himself with public lobbying for Russian Jewry in front of the Tsar authorities.
23 pages, 22cm. Printed on heavy paper. Good condition. Stains, ink stamps and handwritten dedication.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Kitzur Tanya by our Great Rabbi The Elder Admor of Liadi from the beginning until the end until the end of the last booklet according to the order of the chapters, also a very short summary of each chapter on every page… ".
A long letter of dedication, in the author's handwriting and with his autograph, pasted to the inner side of the back jacket.
[4], 100 pages, with a printed jacket. 21cm. Fair condition. Tears to edges of leaves. Tears on the front and back jacket.
A long letter of dedication, in the author's handwriting and with his autograph, pasted to the inner side of the back jacket.
[4], 100 pages, with a printed jacket. 21cm. Fair condition. Tears to edges of leaves. Tears on the front and back jacket.
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