Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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Torat Kohanim – Sifra, with commentary Asirit Ha'eifah, by Rabbi Yitzchak Issac Safrin, Komárno Rebbe. Only edition.
[2], 158 Leaves [leaves incorrectly numbered]. 35 cm. Good condition. Stains. Traces of mildew. Page's margins torn.
Bound together with: Shekalim tractate of the Jerusalemite Talmud, with commentary P'nei Zaken by Rabbi Yitzchak Issac Safrin of Komárno. Lvov, 1851. Only edition. Rare, does not appear on the Bibliography Institute CD.
[29] Leaves, missing: three final leaves. 35 cm. Tear on title page and on final pages. Hole in title page and several other pages. Stains. Traces of mildew.
[2], 158 Leaves [leaves incorrectly numbered]. 35 cm. Good condition. Stains. Traces of mildew. Page's margins torn.
Bound together with: Shekalim tractate of the Jerusalemite Talmud, with commentary P'nei Zaken by Rabbi Yitzchak Issac Safrin of Komárno. Lvov, 1851. Only edition. Rare, does not appear on the Bibliography Institute CD.
[29] Leaves, missing: three final leaves. 35 cm. Tear on title page and on final pages. Hole in title page and several other pages. Stains. Traces of mildew.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $175
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Tosefta Le-Midrash Pinchas, pleasant words by Rabbi Pinchas Shapira of Korets. Lvov, 1896. Only edition.
Essays by Rabbi Pinchas of Korets, from a manuscript. On the last leaf, there is a copy of a letter sent by Rabbi Pinchas of Korets to Rabbi Yeshayahu of Dinowicz as well as several essays by Rabbi Gedalyahu Rabinowitz of Linitz and the “Seer of Lublin”.
24 leaves, 17 cm. Good condition. Stains. Rebound.
Essays by Rabbi Pinchas of Korets, from a manuscript. On the last leaf, there is a copy of a letter sent by Rabbi Pinchas of Korets to Rabbi Yeshayahu of Dinowicz as well as several essays by Rabbi Gedalyahu Rabinowitz of Linitz and the “Seer of Lublin”.
24 leaves, 17 cm. Good condition. Stains. Rebound.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
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Imrei Kadosh, by Rabbi Uri son of Pinchas of Strelisk (Strelishcha). Lemberg, 1872. Third edition.
A compilation of Rabbi Uri of Strelisk’s teachings, brought to print “based on the manuscripts written by his disciple, Rabbi Ze’ev Wolf of Lvov, who wrote every word he heard from his Rabbi”.
The Admor “Ha-Saraf” Rabbi Uri of Strelisk (who passed away in 1826, Otzar Ha-Rabbanim 1920), was among the Chasidut propagators in Galicia. He was born to an elderly father, after his mother had received a promise from the Magid of Mezeritch that she would give birth to a son who will be a “Luminary which will bring light to the World”.
[13] Leaves, 15.5 cm. Good condition. Cut margins with damages to the end of the lines. Stains. Professionally restored tears. Rebound.
A compilation of Rabbi Uri of Strelisk’s teachings, brought to print “based on the manuscripts written by his disciple, Rabbi Ze’ev Wolf of Lvov, who wrote every word he heard from his Rabbi”.
The Admor “Ha-Saraf” Rabbi Uri of Strelisk (who passed away in 1826, Otzar Ha-Rabbanim 1920), was among the Chasidut propagators in Galicia. He was born to an elderly father, after his mother had received a promise from the Magid of Mezeritch that she would give birth to a son who will be a “Luminary which will bring light to the World”.
[13] Leaves, 15.5 cm. Good condition. Cut margins with damages to the end of the lines. Stains. Professionally restored tears. Rebound.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $100
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Va-Yakhel Shlomo, essays and stories about the Saints of Israel, compiled by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Rappaport. Piotrkow, [1909].
Essays, stories and sermons on the Chasidic lifestyle, by Rabbi Shalom Rokeach, Av Beit Din of Belz and his grandsons, his son in law Rabbi Elazar son of Rabbi Moshe Elyakim Bri’a Hofstein from Koznitz, his son in law Rabbi Ya’akov Tzvi Rabinowitz Av Beit Din of Parysow and others.
Ink-stamps on the back of the title page "Eliezer Ze'ev Merilus son of Rabbi Y. A. Rabbi of Buchach–Romania" with his signature.
Rabbi Eliezer Ze'ev Merilus the Rebbe of Buchach (1853-1946) was the son of Rabbi Yosef Aharon of Dorohoi. He was a close disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Sanz. He served in the rabbinate of Pashtzlov on the Wisla. In 1913 he succeeded his father as Rabbi and Rebbe of Buchach. (Encyclopedia of Chasidut, 1, pages 266-267).
56 pages, 20 cm. Good condition. Numerous stains. Slightly cut top margins. Rebound
Essays, stories and sermons on the Chasidic lifestyle, by Rabbi Shalom Rokeach, Av Beit Din of Belz and his grandsons, his son in law Rabbi Elazar son of Rabbi Moshe Elyakim Bri’a Hofstein from Koznitz, his son in law Rabbi Ya’akov Tzvi Rabinowitz Av Beit Din of Parysow and others.
Ink-stamps on the back of the title page "Eliezer Ze'ev Merilus son of Rabbi Y. A. Rabbi of Buchach–Romania" with his signature.
Rabbi Eliezer Ze'ev Merilus the Rebbe of Buchach (1853-1946) was the son of Rabbi Yosef Aharon of Dorohoi. He was a close disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Sanz. He served in the rabbinate of Pashtzlov on the Wisla. In 1913 he succeeded his father as Rabbi and Rebbe of Buchach. (Encyclopedia of Chasidut, 1, pages 266-267).
56 pages, 20 cm. Good condition. Numerous stains. Slightly cut top margins. Rebound
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $420
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1. Ateret Yisrael, holy thoughts and pure Torah spoken by the Rebbe… Rabbi Yisrael of Chortkov. Husiatyn, [1903]. First edition, includes printed envelopes.
2. Tiferet Yisrael, pure sayings and Torah anthologies, from Rabbi Yisrael Freidman of Chortkov. Husiatyn, 1904. (Dry paper with damage to leaf margins).
3-4. Essay Nishmat Kol Chai, said with bitter tears [on the death of] Rabbi David Moshe of Chortkov, by Rabbi Yitzchak Weber. Kolomyya, 1904. (Tears, damaged title page). Bound with Chidud HaTalmidim, Even HaBochan, by Rabbi Ya'akov Burstyn. Warsaw, 1901.
5. Knesset Yisrael, anthologies and words of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin, by Rabbi David Moshe of Chortkov and other rabbis. Warsaw, 1906. (A number of pages are missing. Stamps of Rabbi Rafael Zilberman Rabbi of Safed).
6. Yismach Yisrael, sayings for Shabbat and Festivals, Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov (son of Rabbi David Moshe). Vienna, 1933.
7-8. Devarim Nechumim, holy sayings by the Tzaddik Rabbi Nachum of Tchernovitz, by Rabbi Menachem Nachum Friedman of Boyan. Tchernovitz, [1937]. Bound with: Kol Nehi Bechi Tamrurim, on the death of Rabbi Menachem Nachum of Tchernovitz, eulogy by Rabbi Chaim Alter Birbreuer. Tchernovitz, 1936.
Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
2. Tiferet Yisrael, pure sayings and Torah anthologies, from Rabbi Yisrael Freidman of Chortkov. Husiatyn, 1904. (Dry paper with damage to leaf margins).
3-4. Essay Nishmat Kol Chai, said with bitter tears [on the death of] Rabbi David Moshe of Chortkov, by Rabbi Yitzchak Weber. Kolomyya, 1904. (Tears, damaged title page). Bound with Chidud HaTalmidim, Even HaBochan, by Rabbi Ya'akov Burstyn. Warsaw, 1901.
5. Knesset Yisrael, anthologies and words of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin, by Rabbi David Moshe of Chortkov and other rabbis. Warsaw, 1906. (A number of pages are missing. Stamps of Rabbi Rafael Zilberman Rabbi of Safed).
6. Yismach Yisrael, sayings for Shabbat and Festivals, Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov (son of Rabbi David Moshe). Vienna, 1933.
7-8. Devarim Nechumim, holy sayings by the Tzaddik Rabbi Nachum of Tchernovitz, by Rabbi Menachem Nachum Friedman of Boyan. Tchernovitz, [1937]. Bound with: Kol Nehi Bechi Tamrurim, on the death of Rabbi Menachem Nachum of Tchernovitz, eulogy by Rabbi Chaim Alter Birbreuer. Tchernovitz, 1936.
Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $480
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
1. Likutei Torah, from the book Ba'Midbar, Chassidic essays, by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Zhitomir, 1848. Grandchildren of the Rabbi of Slavita's printing press. First edition.
2. Likutei Torah, from the book of Devarim, Chassidic essays, by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Zhitomir, 1848. Grandchildren of the Rabbi of Slavita's printing press. (Part of title page is missing). First edition.
3. Torah Or, anthology of essays on the weekly sections and the holidays, by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Zhitomir, [1862]. Grandchildren of the Rabbi of Slavita's printing press. Second edition with additions. (Ownership signature: "Ya'Akov son of Rabbi Heshil").
Size and condition varies.
2. Likutei Torah, from the book of Devarim, Chassidic essays, by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Zhitomir, 1848. Grandchildren of the Rabbi of Slavita's printing press. (Part of title page is missing). First edition.
3. Torah Or, anthology of essays on the weekly sections and the holidays, by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Zhitomir, [1862]. Grandchildren of the Rabbi of Slavita's printing press. Second edition with additions. (Ownership signature: "Ya'Akov son of Rabbi Heshil").
Size and condition varies.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $240
Sold for: $450
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1. Kuntress HaHitpa'alut, by [the middle rebbe] Rabbi Dov Ber, son of Rabbi Shneur Zalman. [year registered on book is 1831, but in actual fact the Bibliography CDs dates the printing from 1850, in Koenigsberg or Zholkva]. First edition. [without appendix of "Kuntress Katan MeInyaney HaBechira", which are generally bound together].
2. Likutei Imrim [Tanya], with Igeret HaTeshuvah and Igeret HaKodesh, by the old rebbe, Rabbi Shneur Zalman. Vilna, 1872. Bound together with: Midrash Aggadah on Genesis – with Midrash Tmurah, Masechet Geirim and others. Sensburg (Mragowo), 1861.
3-15. "Sichot Admor shlita" – 12 booklets bound together, essays on Chassidut by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch, printed between 1931-1939.
16-20. "Kovetz HaTamim" – 4 booklets [booklets 2, 3, 4, 6]. Warsaw, 1936-1937.
Varying condition and size.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
2. Likutei Imrim [Tanya], with Igeret HaTeshuvah and Igeret HaKodesh, by the old rebbe, Rabbi Shneur Zalman. Vilna, 1872. Bound together with: Midrash Aggadah on Genesis – with Midrash Tmurah, Masechet Geirim and others. Sensburg (Mragowo), 1861.
3-15. "Sichot Admor shlita" – 12 booklets bound together, essays on Chassidut by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch, printed between 1931-1939.
16-20. "Kovetz HaTamim" – 4 booklets [booklets 2, 3, 4, 6]. Warsaw, 1936-1937.
Varying condition and size.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $450
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1-3. Beit Rabi, history of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, three volumes [separate title pages], by Rabbi Chaim Meir Heilman. Berditchev, [c. 1902].
Bound with books: Mofet HaDor, history of the "Noda BiYehudah", Rabbi Yekutiel Aryeh Kamelhar. Mukacevo, [1903]; The book Laws of Marriage according to Mosaic Law and the Talmud, compiled by Rabbi Yechezkel Landau author of "Noda BiYehudah" at the request of Kaiser Josef II. Mukacevo, [1903].
5. Chaim Grawitzer, History of the Downfallen, by Fischel Schneerson. Berlin, [1922-1926]. Yiddish.
5. Mishnat Yo'el, history of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, by Rabbi Yoel Diskin. Jerusalem, 1941.
Varying size. Good condition generally.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Bound with books: Mofet HaDor, history of the "Noda BiYehudah", Rabbi Yekutiel Aryeh Kamelhar. Mukacevo, [1903]; The book Laws of Marriage according to Mosaic Law and the Talmud, compiled by Rabbi Yechezkel Landau author of "Noda BiYehudah" at the request of Kaiser Josef II. Mukacevo, [1903].
5. Chaim Grawitzer, History of the Downfallen, by Fischel Schneerson. Berlin, [1922-1926]. Yiddish.
5. Mishnat Yo'el, history of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, by Rabbi Yoel Diskin. Jerusalem, 1941.
Varying size. Good condition generally.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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1-3. Shulchan Aruch, by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Zhitomir, 1861. Printed by Shapira, grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita. Three volumes: Parts 1-3 on Orach Chaim, Part 4 on Yoreh Deah. Moth holes.
4. Kuntress Perush HaMilot called Mahadura Batra (Second Edition). Explanation of words of the siddur of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, by his son, Rabbi Dov Ber Shneuri. Warsaw, 1867.
5. Seder Birkot HaNehenin, by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Warsaw, [1874]. Hebrew and Yiddish.
6. HaKtav V'HaMichtav, Rabbi Shalom Dov Ber Shneurson. New York, [1917]. The book includes opposition to Zionism that Rabbi Shalom Ber answered Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Aharonson and also letters to strengthen education of Torah and fear of Heaven. (See Item ???).
7. Ginzei Nistarot, Rabbi Chaim Eliezer Bichovsky. Jerusalem, 1924. Letters of the Ba'al Shem Tov, Rabbi Shnuer Zalman of Liadi, the Magid of Mezritch etc. some forged.
8-20. Likutei Diburim, discourses of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. 13 Booklets of the Rebbes discourses and letters, 1930-1937. Owners' inscriptions: "Moshe Yarslevsky of Bertichev, now in Jerusalem".
21. Der Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yoseph Yitzchak Shnuerson (Short biography in his memory). Brooklyn, 1953.
Varied size and condition. Moth holes.
4. Kuntress Perush HaMilot called Mahadura Batra (Second Edition). Explanation of words of the siddur of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, by his son, Rabbi Dov Ber Shneuri. Warsaw, 1867.
5. Seder Birkot HaNehenin, by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Warsaw, [1874]. Hebrew and Yiddish.
6. HaKtav V'HaMichtav, Rabbi Shalom Dov Ber Shneurson. New York, [1917]. The book includes opposition to Zionism that Rabbi Shalom Ber answered Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Aharonson and also letters to strengthen education of Torah and fear of Heaven. (See Item ???).
7. Ginzei Nistarot, Rabbi Chaim Eliezer Bichovsky. Jerusalem, 1924. Letters of the Ba'al Shem Tov, Rabbi Shnuer Zalman of Liadi, the Magid of Mezritch etc. some forged.
8-20. Likutei Diburim, discourses of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. 13 Booklets of the Rebbes discourses and letters, 1930-1937. Owners' inscriptions: "Moshe Yarslevsky of Bertichev, now in Jerusalem".
21. Der Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yoseph Yitzchak Shnuerson (Short biography in his memory). Brooklyn, 1953.
Varied size and condition. Moth holes.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $350
Sold for: $438
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Sefer Mitzraf Ha'Avodah, "an argument going on for seventy two years between two leading figures, one of the Chassidim group and the other of the group of Mitnagdim…", with a letter from Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi [concerning the dispute with The Vilna Gaon]. Koenigsberg, [1858].
As it is well known, the "argument" between the "Chassid" and the "Opponent" (Mitnaged), described in detail in this book, did not actually take place, and was written by a Chabad Chassid by the name of Ya'akov Kodoner to justify the Chassidic lifestyle.
38, [2] leaves. 18cm. [Ink-stamp and signature of "Avraham Pariser"]. Good condition. Stains. A few restored leaves. New binding.
As it is well known, the "argument" between the "Chassid" and the "Opponent" (Mitnaged), described in detail in this book, did not actually take place, and was written by a Chabad Chassid by the name of Ya'akov Kodoner to justify the Chassidic lifestyle.
38, [2] leaves. 18cm. [Ink-stamp and signature of "Avraham Pariser"]. Good condition. Stains. A few restored leaves. New binding.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $175
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Marganita Tava pamphlet – Igeret Viku’ach VeHaShalom [letter of controversy and peace], in favor of the Chassidim and in appeal to make peace among the camps, by the Admor Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson [author of the Tzemach Tzedek]. Jerusalem, [1927].
Copied by Rabbi Chaim Ya’akov Vidrowitz [Rabbi of Chabad in Moscow and editor of the writings of the Tzemach Tzedek], and first printed by Rabbi Chaim HaCohen Horowitz, “To attain my goal of establishing a yeshiva… in the Mekor Chaim neighborhood which will be a source of life… for all yeshiva students… both Chassidim and Mitnagdim…”.
12 pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Staple marks. Detached leaves. [Printed without binding].
Opening price: $120
Copied by Rabbi Chaim Ya’akov Vidrowitz [Rabbi of Chabad in Moscow and editor of the writings of the Tzemach Tzedek], and first printed by Rabbi Chaim HaCohen Horowitz, “To attain my goal of establishing a yeshiva… in the Mekor Chaim neighborhood which will be a source of life… for all yeshiva students… both Chassidim and Mitnagdim…”.
12 pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Staple marks. Detached leaves. [Printed without binding].
Opening price: $120
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $163
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Likutei Mohara"n, Rabbi Nachman of Breslav. Volumes I and II. [Warsaw-Jerusalem], 1936.
"Jerusalem 1936" is printed on the title page, although only the three final pages were printed in Jerusalem (index, list of volunteers, and a page honoring the memory of those slain in the 1926 massacres). The remainder of the book was printed in Warsaw by Rabbi Ziegelman, who printed the eighth edition there, after he made an agreement with the Breslaver Chassidim in Jerusalem, printed some of the copies with the inscription "Jerusalem 1936".
4, 141, [1] leaf; [1], 51, [4], [3] leaves. Magnificent copy, 27.5 cm. Good condition, stained. Colored vorsatz. Original binding with leather spine, worn and slightly damaged.
Concerning this edition, see: Rabbi N. Z. Koenig, Naveh Tzadikim, p. 41 no. 8.
"Jerusalem 1936" is printed on the title page, although only the three final pages were printed in Jerusalem (index, list of volunteers, and a page honoring the memory of those slain in the 1926 massacres). The remainder of the book was printed in Warsaw by Rabbi Ziegelman, who printed the eighth edition there, after he made an agreement with the Breslaver Chassidim in Jerusalem, printed some of the copies with the inscription "Jerusalem 1936".
4, 141, [1] leaf; [1], 51, [4], [3] leaves. Magnificent copy, 27.5 cm. Good condition, stained. Colored vorsatz. Original binding with leather spine, worn and slightly damaged.
Concerning this edition, see: Rabbi N. Z. Koenig, Naveh Tzadikim, p. 41 no. 8.
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