Aderet Elyahu on the Mishnayot. Vol. 1-2. By Kabbalistic Gaon Rabbi Emmanuel Chai Riki. Livorno, [1741].
Handwritten inscription:"Kinyan Kaspi Nachum Dov Bear Friedman". Both volumes were ink-stamped by Admor Rabbi Nachum Dober Friedman of Sadigura, the ink-stamp features a lion in the center,"Nachum Dober Friedman", and a second stamp saying"Kinyan Kaspi".
Rabbi Nachum Dober Friedman (passed away in 1883, Otzar Ha-Rabbanim 15912) was the son of Admor Rabbi Shalom Yosef of Rozin and the son in law of his uncle - Admor Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov of Sadigura - holy sons of Rabbi Israel of Rozin. His library was one of the greatest in his generation.
Vol.1: 129 leaves. Vol.2: 57 leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition, damaged Vol.1 title page. Light stains and moth marks on both volumes. New cloth bindings.

Sefer Gevurot HaShem, concerning Pesach and the Exodus, by the Maharal of Prague. Navi-Dover, 1796. Contains approbation by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev and Rabbi Yisrael the"Maggid of Koznitz". Bound with: Sefer Otzar HaKavod, on Agadot of the Shas, by Rabbeinu Todros HaLevi, father of the Rama. Navi-Dover, [1808]. First edition. Includes approbations by Rabbi Yisrael of Koznitz, Rabbi Naftali of Rufshitz (in the name of his rabbi Rabbi Mendel of Riminov) as well as approbation in the name of the Chozeh of Lublin. Numerous stamps of Rabbi"Elimelech Shapiro of Grodzisk" and his signature (unclear)"Elimelech Av Beit Din of Grodzisk". Leaf preceding title page contains ownership notation:"This book belongs to the holy Rabbi Elimelech, Av Beit Din of Grodzisk".
The holy Rabbi Elimelech Shapiro of Grodzisk (1824-1892), son of Rabbi Chaim Meir Yechiel the"Saraf [angel] of Moglintza" and grandson of the Maggid of Koznitz and Rabbi Elimelech of Lizensk. Among the greatest righteous Torah giants in Poland, who was highly influential throughout Poland. His rabbi, Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin, directed him to serve as leader and receive Kvitlach. Eventually, he sent a lengthy letter to the author of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz regarding the great holiness of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin and his righteous sons (see attached material).
In his old age when he already had many grandsons (many of which served in the leadership, such as Rabbi Yisrael of Grodzisk and Rabbi Yisrael Perlov, the"Yenuka" [baby] of Karlin), he remarried to the daughter of the Rebbe of Chantshin, who bore him two sons in his old age; Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman of Piaseczno (author of Chovat HaTalmidim) and Rabbi Yishayahu Shapiro (The Admor HaChalutz). After his demise his wife, the Rabbanit Chana Bracha, served in the leadership; she received Kvitlach and even wore a four-cornered garment (Encyclopedia of Hassidism, page 627). Was blessed with longevity and passed away in the year 1939. Many of the Polish Rebbes were among his disciples; the most famous of them is Rabbi Yechiel Meir HaLevi, the Rebbe of Austrovtza. Authored Imrei Elimelech and Divrei Elimelech.
[1], 102 leaves; [3], 42 leaves (missing at end until leaf 48). 21 cm. Fair condition, moth damages. Original defected binding.

1. Sefer Ateret Paz, commentary on Hilchot Nesi'at Kapayim and Seder Birkat Cohanim [with text of the Shulchan Aruch], by Rabbi Pinchas Zelig Schwartz [author of Shem HaGedolim Me'eretz Hagar]. Kleinwardein, [1928].
2. Sefer HaAzla Garesh, analyses and halachic novellae on laws of Gitin, section 2, by Rabbi Eliyahu Posek. Seini, [1926].
Ink-stamps of Rabbi Meir Shapiro, Av Beit Din and Rosh Mativta of Pietrekov. Ink-stamps of"Chochmei Lublin Yeshiva Library".
The Ga'on Rabbi Meir Shapiro (1887-1934), founder of Daf HaYomi and among the greatest rabbis of his generation, member of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah, served as Rabbi in Pietrekov and Lublin. He founded and ran the Chochmei Lublin Yeshiva. His vision for building the Yeshiva included establishing a large library, which he did, and included his private collection in it This library was plundered by the Nazis, and a large portion of it was burned by them.
Various sizes and conditions (general condition good).

The Shisha Sidrei Mishna in one volume, Horev publications (Berlin-Germany), [c.1920's].
Ink-stamps with the address of the Admor before the Holocaust"Simcha Bunim Alter, Warsaw, Sosnowa 8" appear on the binding leaves and his hand signature in English letters"B. Alter, Sosonowa N.8".
The holy Gaon Rabbi Simcha Bunim Alter (1888-1992), son of the"Divrei Emet" of Gur, moved to Warsaw after his wedding, invested himself in Torah while wisely hiding his righteous ways, outstanding Torah genius who had extensive knowledge of the Talmud Bavli and Yerushalmi. When his father passed away in 1948, some of the Hasidim wanted to crown him as their next Admor, but he fled the country so his younger brother, author of the"Beit Israel" could receive that honor. He became Admor of the Gerer Hasidim in 1977 and his 15 years of leadership marked a turning point for the Gerer Hasidut through the establishment of many Yeshivot and Hasidic districts. Set numerous regulations for the reinforcement of Torah learning and Tzniut. His only son is the current Gerer Admor Shlita.
1188 pp. (Missing title page and other leaves). 16 cm. Thin paper, fair condition, long tears affecting some of the leaves, light stains and wear signs of frequent use. Original worn spineless binding.