Knaf Renanim, a nice commentary on Perek Shira. Rabbi Chanoch Zundel Luria. Warsaw, 1888.
Stamps of “Rabbi Moshe Ya'akov Ravikov” (1873-1967) – the holy shoemaker from Shabazi Street in Tel Aviv-Yaffo. A hidden tzaddik, mekubal and miracle worker. Native of Lithuania and disciple of the Mekubal Rabbi Shlomo Elyashiv, author of “Leshem Shvo V'Achlama” [the Leshem]. Immigrated to Eretz Yisrael in 1903 and after an unsuccessful venture to settle in “Kfar Uriah” in the Judean plains, he moved to Yaffo where he opened a shoemaking workshop which promptly drew needy and embittered souls, people seeking advice, arbitration or loans. Although he concealed his greatness and powers, the leading rabbis and mekubalim recognized his astounding righteousness, maintained a close connection with him and even studied under him. Rabbi Kook's statement to Rabbi Aryeh Levine that the Shoemaker is one of the 36 hidden tzaddikim of the generation is well-known. The “Chazon Ish” encouraged him to reveal himself and bless people.
People say that he used to write names, cures and segulot, on any note that he came across. Afterwards, he would hide these notes in his books [see attached material]. A note was found in this book too [bound with the book], apparently in his own handwriting.
[6], 254 pages. 25 cm. Good condition, stains. Rebound.

A long interesting letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzensky, to Rabbi Eliezer Silver. Vilna, Elul 1932.
The letter discusses many community matters: The Maharil Diskin Orphanage, Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman and the Baranovich Yeshiva, the Ramailles Yeshiva headed by Rabbi Shlomo Heiman (Paritcher), etc. At the end of the letter, he signs, "With the New Year's blessing of good long lives and you shall rejoice in the joy of the upcoming Chag Succot".
Official stationary, 26 cm. Approx. 21 lines. Good condition. + Postal envelope with printed emblem.

A long letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi “Shimon Yehuda HaCohen Shkop”, to Rabbi Eliezer Silver. Grodno, 1932.
Congratulations on the appointment of Rabbi Eliezer to the Cincinnati rabbinate and request for assistance for the “Sha'ar HaTorah” Yeshiva in Grodno.
Rabbi Shimon Yehudah HaCohen Shkop (1860-1940, Otzar HaRabbanim 19962), disciple of Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik in the Volozhin Yeshiva who instructed him in the intricate and deep methodologies of Torah. At age 24 he became Rosh Metivta in the Telz Yeshiva [established by his uncle, Rabbi Eliezer Gordon], where he taught his method of study, an approach which captivated the entire Torah world until this very day. Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman was among his prominent disciples during that period. In 1920, he was requested to head the “Sha’ar HaTorah” Yeshiva in Grodno. Writings: “Sha’arei Yosher”, “Ma’arechet HaKinyanim” and “Chiddushei Rabbi Shimon Yehudah HaCohen”.
Official stationary, 27.5 cm. Approx. 19 lines. Fair condition, tears with missing parts in leaf center.