Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $500
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Collection of Letters by Rebbes, including: Rabbi Avraham Yissaschar Englard – Rebbe of Radzin-Sosnovtza; Rabbi Aryeh Yitzchak Eizik Rosenbaum – Rebbe of Zutshka; Rabbi Chanoch Bornstein – Rebbe of Sochotshov; Rabbi Yochanan Sofer Av Beit Din of Erlau; Rabbi Avraham Chaim Rata of Bergsas – Shomrei Emunim; Rabbi Ya’akov Yissachar Ber Rosenbaum – Rebbe of Nadvorna; and more.
7 items, various sizes and conditions; majority in good condition.
7 items, various sizes and conditions; majority in good condition.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $350
Sold for: $438
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Collection of letters: Letter by Rebbe Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Rosenbaum, Rebbe of Kretshnif-Kiryat Ata; Rebbe Rabbi Dov Rosenbaum of Nadvorna-Chadera; Rebbe Rabbi Aryeh Leibish Halberstam of Zmigród; Rebbe Rabbi Meir Halberstam; letter stamped by the Badatz Eida HaCharedit signed by Rabbi Yisrael Yitzchak Reisman, Rabbi Pinchas Epstein and Rabbi David Jungreis. Additional letters.
8 letters, various sizes and conditions.
8 letters, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
Me'il Tzedaka responsa, Sudilkov, 1835. Many handwritten owner's inscriptions, of the kloiz of Rabbi Berish of Sde-Lavan. On title page stamp with the drawing of a lion, of Rabbi "Avraham Matityahu Freidman A. M. FERIDMAN". [The stamp is similar to other stamps from the 1860-s, of his cousins, rebbes of Sadigura and Boyan: Rabbi Nachum Duber, Rabbi Yitzchak of Boyan and his brother Rabbi Shlomo of Sadigura].
The holy rebbe of Stefáneşti, Rabbi Avraham Matityahu Friedman (1848-1933, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Volume 1, 131-132), a renowned tzadik son of Rebbe Nachum of Stefáneşti – son of Rabbi Israel of Ruzhin. At the age of twenty one, he succeeded his father and turned Stefáneşti into a most influential Chassidic center. Served as Rebbe for seventy years. His grave was moved to Israel, to the Ruzhin Rebbes' section in "Nachlat Yitzchak" cemetery and is known until today as a venue of salvation where many come to pray.
[1], 69 leaves. 21.5 cm. Bluish paper, fair condition, stains, wear and moth damage (primarily to first and last leaves). Unbound.
The holy rebbe of Stefáneşti, Rabbi Avraham Matityahu Friedman (1848-1933, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Volume 1, 131-132), a renowned tzadik son of Rebbe Nachum of Stefáneşti – son of Rabbi Israel of Ruzhin. At the age of twenty one, he succeeded his father and turned Stefáneşti into a most influential Chassidic center. Served as Rebbe for seventy years. His grave was moved to Israel, to the Ruzhin Rebbes' section in "Nachlat Yitzchak" cemetery and is known until today as a venue of salvation where many come to pray.
[1], 69 leaves. 21.5 cm. Bluish paper, fair condition, stains, wear and moth damage (primarily to first and last leaves). Unbound.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $550
Including buyer's premium
Book of responsa by Rabbi Moshe Alshich, (Slanic) [Berlin, 1766-1770?].
Many stamps of Rabbi "Moshe Chalfin" and handwritten signatures "Moshe Lifshitz". Additional signatures and stamps.
Rabbi Moshe Chalfan Lifshitz (died Cheshvan 1830), a leader and influential person in the Warsaw community, father in law of the first Rebbe of Gur, Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter, author of "Chidushei HaRim" and of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Kotzk. [The book "Siach Sarfei Kodesh" brings many stories about Rabbi Moshe's great holiness]. He was a disciple of the Maggid of Kozhnitz and the Chozeh of Lublin who were involved in the match with his son in law author of Chidushei HaRim.
61 leaves, 34.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear damage professionally restored. New half leather binding.
Forged place of printing! Variant of Berlin edition, 1766.
Many stamps of Rabbi "Moshe Chalfin" and handwritten signatures "Moshe Lifshitz". Additional signatures and stamps.
Rabbi Moshe Chalfan Lifshitz (died Cheshvan 1830), a leader and influential person in the Warsaw community, father in law of the first Rebbe of Gur, Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter, author of "Chidushei HaRim" and of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Kotzk. [The book "Siach Sarfei Kodesh" brings many stories about Rabbi Moshe's great holiness]. He was a disciple of the Maggid of Kozhnitz and the Chozeh of Lublin who were involved in the match with his son in law author of Chidushei HaRim.
61 leaves, 34.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear damage professionally restored. New half leather binding.
Forged place of printing! Variant of Berlin edition, 1766.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $2,500
Including buyer's premium
Midrash Rabbah with commentary of Rashi, Matnot Kehunah, Yefeh To’ar and additional commentaries. First section [Bereshit-Shmot]. Vilnius, [1909]. Copy belonging to Rebbe Rabbi Yeshaya of Kerestir and son-in-law of his son Rebbe Rabbi Meir Yosef Rubin of Kerestir.
Ancient imprint upon front of binding “Yeshaya Steiner”. On leaf preceding title page handwritten notation: “Belongs to the righteous Rabbi Meir Yosef Rubin of Kerestir”.
Rebbe Rabbi Yeshaya Steiner (1852-1925, Encyclopedia of Hassidism II, pp. 496-498), known as Rabbi Yeshayala of Kerestir (named after town Kerestir in Hungary where he served as Rebbe), holy miracle worker, among righteous individuals of his generation. Personality admired by Jews of Hungary who flowed to him by the thousands in order to be blessed and granted a salvation. Was known for miracles which he performed; for example, story of harmful mice which miraculously disappeared from granaries of Jews after being blessed by him.
Rebbe Rabbi Meir Yosef Rubin (Encyclopedia of Hassidism III, pp. 67-68), from dynasty of Ropshitz, son-in-law of Rabbi Avraham Steiner son of Rabbi Yeshaya of Kerestir. Appointed as Rebbe in Kerestir, succeeding his father-in-law who passed away approximately two years after the demise of his father. He too was known as a righteous miracle worker. Perished in Auschwitz in 1944.
[8], 6-207; 2-82; 11 leaves. 38 cm. General condition good, stains and some wear. Tears and damage to binding.
Ancient imprint upon front of binding “Yeshaya Steiner”. On leaf preceding title page handwritten notation: “Belongs to the righteous Rabbi Meir Yosef Rubin of Kerestir”.
Rebbe Rabbi Yeshaya Steiner (1852-1925, Encyclopedia of Hassidism II, pp. 496-498), known as Rabbi Yeshayala of Kerestir (named after town Kerestir in Hungary where he served as Rebbe), holy miracle worker, among righteous individuals of his generation. Personality admired by Jews of Hungary who flowed to him by the thousands in order to be blessed and granted a salvation. Was known for miracles which he performed; for example, story of harmful mice which miraculously disappeared from granaries of Jews after being blessed by him.
Rebbe Rabbi Meir Yosef Rubin (Encyclopedia of Hassidism III, pp. 67-68), from dynasty of Ropshitz, son-in-law of Rabbi Avraham Steiner son of Rabbi Yeshaya of Kerestir. Appointed as Rebbe in Kerestir, succeeding his father-in-law who passed away approximately two years after the demise of his father. He too was known as a righteous miracle worker. Perished in Auschwitz in 1944.
[8], 6-207; 2-82; 11 leaves. 38 cm. General condition good, stains and some wear. Tears and damage to binding.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
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Sefer Tamchin De’Oreita “explaining the great virtue of the study of Torah and those fortunate to learn it”. By Rabbi Mordechai Chaim HaLevi Hertzberg formerly of Brezen Yeshiva and presently Rosh Mativta of Yeshiva in Viznitza, Beit Yisrael”. Vizhnitz, (1912).
Stamps of Rebbe “Menachem Mender Hager of Viznitza Av Beit Din of Obervisa”. Rabbi Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager, Rebbe of Vishova (1885-1941, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, III, pp. 95-96), son of the "Ahavat Yisrael" of Vizhnitz. From 1908 served as Rabbi of Vizhnitz. From 1921 was Av Beit Din of Vishova, where he established the "Beit Yisrael" Yeshiva. Among leaders of "Aggudat Yisrael" and member of Council of Torah Sages.
[4], 8, 68 pages.
Stamps of Rebbe “Menachem Mender Hager of Viznitza Av Beit Din of Obervisa”. Rabbi Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager, Rebbe of Vishova (1885-1941, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, III, pp. 95-96), son of the "Ahavat Yisrael" of Vizhnitz. From 1908 served as Rabbi of Vizhnitz. From 1921 was Av Beit Din of Vishova, where he established the "Beit Yisrael" Yeshiva. Among leaders of "Aggudat Yisrael" and member of Council of Torah Sages.
[4], 8, 68 pages.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $800
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Sefer Chazot Kashot, “explanation of over one hundred questions which Rabbeinu HaKadosh… [Rabbi] Akiva Eiger commented on the Shas”, by Rabbi Yissachar Dov Haltrecht Av Beit Din of Lubraniec. Warsaw, 1876.
Signature and stamp: “Aharon Rata” – Apparently signature of the holy Rebbe Rabbi Aharon (Rabbi Aharale) Roth Rata (1894-1947, Encyclopedia of Hassidism I, 175-178), devoted worshiper of G-D from youth, established study groups for worship of the Creator in Hungary and Jerusalem and named them "Shomrei Emunim". His holy study group in Jerusalem continues until today in the Hassidic courts of "Toldot Aharon", "Shomrei Emunim" and "Toldot Avraham Yitzchak". His books were published in many editions: "Taharat HaKodesh", "Shulchan HaTahor", "Shomer Emunim", "Mevakesh Emunah" and more.
173 pages. 27 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and tears. Detached leaves and binding.
Signature and stamp: “Aharon Rata” – Apparently signature of the holy Rebbe Rabbi Aharon (Rabbi Aharale) Roth Rata (1894-1947, Encyclopedia of Hassidism I, 175-178), devoted worshiper of G-D from youth, established study groups for worship of the Creator in Hungary and Jerusalem and named them "Shomrei Emunim". His holy study group in Jerusalem continues until today in the Hassidic courts of "Toldot Aharon", "Shomrei Emunim" and "Toldot Avraham Yitzchak". His books were published in many editions: "Taharat HaKodesh", "Shulchan HaTahor", "Shomer Emunim", "Mevakesh Emunah" and more.
173 pages. 27 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and tears. Detached leaves and binding.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
Yismach Moshe, Volumes 1-2, by Rebbe Moshe Leib Teitelbaum Rabbi of Ighiul. Maramaros-Sighet, 1906-1908.
Stamps of Rabbi "Shmuel Zalman Weinberger son of the Mahariatz Rabbi of Margareten and its surroundings" and his son Rabbi "Yehoshua Pinchas Weinberger Rabbi of Szeplak and its surroundings". Inscriptions and signatures in Hebrew and foreign language, at top of title page handwritten inscription: "This holy book by Rabbi Moshe belongs to my father the Holy Gaon".
Rabbi Shmuel Zalman Weinberger (1863-1932) youngest son of the Mahariatz (Rabbi Yehoshua Aharon Zvi, 1815-1892, HaChatam Sofer V'Talmidav, pages 177-179) succeeded his father as rabbi of Margareten and was one of the foremost rabbis in his country.
[2], 96 leaves; [2], 104 leaves. C. 25 cm. Good condition, original binding with new spine.
Stamps of Rabbi "Shmuel Zalman Weinberger son of the Mahariatz Rabbi of Margareten and its surroundings" and his son Rabbi "Yehoshua Pinchas Weinberger Rabbi of Szeplak and its surroundings". Inscriptions and signatures in Hebrew and foreign language, at top of title page handwritten inscription: "This holy book by Rabbi Moshe belongs to my father the Holy Gaon".
Rabbi Shmuel Zalman Weinberger (1863-1932) youngest son of the Mahariatz (Rabbi Yehoshua Aharon Zvi, 1815-1892, HaChatam Sofer V'Talmidav, pages 177-179) succeeded his father as rabbi of Margareten and was one of the foremost rabbis in his country.
[2], 96 leaves; [2], 104 leaves. C. 25 cm. Good condition, original binding with new spine.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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Talmud Yerushalmi, Seder Zera'im, with Ridvaz commentary. Pietrikov, 1899.
Stamps of Rebbe "Chaim Halberstam Ratzfert" and stamps of Rabbi "Moshe Aryeh Freund Rabbi in Satmar" and Ga'avad of the Eidah Chareidit in Jerusalem.
Rebbe Chaim Halberstam (1885-1942), oldest son of Rabbi Shalom Eliezer of Ratzfert (son of the "Divrei Chaim" of Sanz) lived in the city of Satmar for 40 years where he served as dayan and had his own beit midrash. His maternal grandfather, Rabbi Mordechai Dov Twersky of Horonstipol loved him dearly, as apparent from his responses in the "Emek HaChochma" responsa (Satmar 1928). His father, the 80-year-old rebbe participated in his funeral and eulogized him with much grief.
[2], 84; 37; 34; 44; 31; 59, [1]; 26; 33; 28; 20; 13 leaves. 34.5 cm. Thin paper, fair condition, wear and tear to first and last leaves, colored mildew marks. Few handwritten glosses. Original worn binding.
Apparently, this is a stereotype edition of the first edition, without inner title pages.
Stamps of Rebbe "Chaim Halberstam Ratzfert" and stamps of Rabbi "Moshe Aryeh Freund Rabbi in Satmar" and Ga'avad of the Eidah Chareidit in Jerusalem.
Rebbe Chaim Halberstam (1885-1942), oldest son of Rabbi Shalom Eliezer of Ratzfert (son of the "Divrei Chaim" of Sanz) lived in the city of Satmar for 40 years where he served as dayan and had his own beit midrash. His maternal grandfather, Rabbi Mordechai Dov Twersky of Horonstipol loved him dearly, as apparent from his responses in the "Emek HaChochma" responsa (Satmar 1928). His father, the 80-year-old rebbe participated in his funeral and eulogized him with much grief.
[2], 84; 37; 34; 44; 31; 59, [1]; 26; 33; 28; 20; 13 leaves. 34.5 cm. Thin paper, fair condition, wear and tear to first and last leaves, colored mildew marks. Few handwritten glosses. Original worn binding.
Apparently, this is a stereotype edition of the first edition, without inner title pages.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $750
Sold for: $938
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*Siddur Tefilla Yeshara V'Keter Nehora. "A gift and souvenir on behalf of the Satmar institutions of Bnei Brak". Jerusalem, 1975?. Inscription of giving the gift [to the Ga'avad] and stamps of Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund. *Tehillim, with commentary Tehilot Yoel by the Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum. NY, 1974. Inscription of names for whom to pray and stamps of Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund.
Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund (1904-1996), son of Rabbi Yisrael Rabbi of Bonyhád (died 1940) and grandson of Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Freund of Năsăud (1855-1932), son of Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund Head of Sighet community during the time of the “Yitav Lev” and the “Kedushat Yom Tov”. A loyal disciple of the Satmar Rebbe Rabbi Yoel Teitelbuam; served as rabbinical authority in Satmar, Rabbi of Năsăud from 1938. After the Holocaust, he immigrated to Jerusalem and served as Rosh Yeshiva of Satmar and rabbinical authority. Rabbi of the Eidah Chareidit. After the" Minchat Yitzchak" died was appointed Ga'avad (Chief Rabbi) of the Eidah Chareidit. Was known as a tzadik and miracle worker and many people in need of salvation came to him for blessings. The Rama [Rabbi Moshe Aryeh] Talmud Torah and Yeshiva in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh are named after him.
2 books, varied size, good to fair condition, many use marks in siddur. Tehillim newly bound.
Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund (1904-1996), son of Rabbi Yisrael Rabbi of Bonyhád (died 1940) and grandson of Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Freund of Năsăud (1855-1932), son of Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund Head of Sighet community during the time of the “Yitav Lev” and the “Kedushat Yom Tov”. A loyal disciple of the Satmar Rebbe Rabbi Yoel Teitelbuam; served as rabbinical authority in Satmar, Rabbi of Năsăud from 1938. After the Holocaust, he immigrated to Jerusalem and served as Rosh Yeshiva of Satmar and rabbinical authority. Rabbi of the Eidah Chareidit. After the" Minchat Yitzchak" died was appointed Ga'avad (Chief Rabbi) of the Eidah Chareidit. Was known as a tzadik and miracle worker and many people in need of salvation came to him for blessings. The Rama [Rabbi Moshe Aryeh] Talmud Torah and Yeshiva in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh are named after him.
2 books, varied size, good to fair condition, many use marks in siddur. Tehillim newly bound.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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Collection of books, halacha and Chassidism from the library of the Ga'avad of Jerusalem and Head of Satmar Yeshiva, Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund (1904-1996). Most of the books have stamps from various times of Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund's life and various inscriptions and signatures by him, his family and disciples [and former owners].
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
8 books. Varied size, fair condition. Most are newly bound in handsome bindings.
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
8 books. Varied size, fair condition. Most are newly bound in handsome bindings.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $5,250
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Collection of books and sections of books with rabbinical signatures, including: Rabbi Yom Tov Lipa Landau Av Beit Din of Galaţi, son of Rabbi Yosef Landau Av Beit Din of Iasi (disciple of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin, Rabbi Baruch of Mezhibuzh and the Apta Rav); Rabbi Asher Lemel Levi Av Beit Din of Gallen and Dayan in Jerusalem (passed away in 1851) older brother of Rabbi Nachum of Shadik; Rabbi Menasheh son of Av Beit Din of Stropkov Rabbi Chaim Yosef Gottlieb author of "Tib Gittin"; Rabbi Akiva Schlesinger; Rabbi Pinchas Naftali Yerushalmi of Khust; Rabbi Chaim Betzalel Panet; Rabbi Ya’akov grandson of the Ga’on of Lisa and Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ehrenreich Av Beit Din of Shamlau.
See list in the Hebrew description.
8 items, various sizes and conditions.
See list in the Hebrew description.
8 items, various sizes and conditions.
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