Matzat Shemurim, "on the secrets of (the mitzvoth of) mezuzah, tzitzit, tefillin…also Birkot HaShachar", Kabalistic explanations and kavanot according to the Ari, by the Mekubal Rabbi Natan Shapira Ha'Yerushalmi. Venice, [1660]. [Vinderamin printing].
Rabbi Natan ben Rabbi Reuven Shapira (Maharnash, died in 1666 or 1667), one of the leading mekubalim and editor of the Ari writings. He ascended from Cracow to Jerusalem and was appointed rabbi of the Ashkenazi community. Later, sent as an emissary from Eretz Israel, he traveled to Italy and died in the city of Reggio. He wrote Tuv Ha'Aretz, Yayin HaMeshumar, Torat Natan and other works which were not printed.
A sketch of the order and manner of placement of the parshiot of Tefillin shel Rosh and Tefillin shel Yad is printed on Leaf 39/b. This book is the source of the Kabalistic custom of saying the verse, "And I have betrothed you to me forever" while wrapping the tefillin strap on one's finger.
8, [4], 9-12, 21-84 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Spotting. Wear and damages to several leaves. Elaborate leather binding, new.

Pardess Rimonim, by Rabbi Moshe Cordovero – the Ramak. Kabbalistic illustrations. Korets [1786]. Ownership inscriptions in ancient handwriting.
168 leaves. 32 cm. Fair condition, wear and spotting. Ancient stamps of the "New Chabad Beit Midrash" in the city of Vaslui. Worn damaged leather binding.
Written on the title page: "Printed for the third time". Other copies, with some variations in the title pages, are known.

Sefer Yetzira with five commentaries, including the first printing of a commentary by Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna (the Gra). The capital city Grodno, 1806. First edition of the Vilna Gaon's commentary. With Kabalistic sketches.
The first book of Kabbalah printed from the Torah teachings of the Vilna Gaon. Brought to print by his famous disciple Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Shklow, who later ascended to Eretz Israel and established the Ashkenazi yishuv in Jerusalem.
12, [2], 42, [30] leaves, 20 cm. Blue paper, good condition, minor worm holes. Ancient ownership inscriptions, stamp and censorship signature. Ancient worn semi-leather binding.
Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei HaGra 682.

Tzemach Hashem L'Zvi, Chassidic articles on the Torah, by Rabbi Zvi Hirsh of Nadvirna. [Berdychiv, c. 1818]. First edition. Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Beck.
The author, Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Nadvirna (1740-1802, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol 3, pp. 604-607) was one of the leading third generation rebbes. Disciple of the Magid of Mezritch. His close teacher was Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Złoczew, who said that Rabbi Zvi Hirsh was the greatest of his disciples and that Eliyahu HaNavi desires his closeness. Among Rabbi Zvi Hirsh's disciples were Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kosov, Rabbi Zvi Hirsh of Zhydachiv, Rabbi Avraham David of Buchach and others. He wrote many compositions, and was famous for his primary work Tzemach Hashem L'Zvi. His book Alfa Beta merited many editions and Rabbi Eliezer Papo, author of Pele Yo'etz copied the book and attached it to his work.
[3], 28; 138 leaves. Blue paper. 21 cm. Good condition. Spotting, tears to few leaves (the leaf of approbation has a restored tear with damage to text). Worm marks to several leaves. New binding.
Includes Leaf [3] (with the third approbation and omissions from Parshiot Ki Tisa and Shmini) which is found in just some of the copies.
The date of printing according to A. Ya'ari, The Hebrew Printing in Berdychiv, Kiryat Sefer, 21, 1944-1945, pp. 120-121. The title page adornment – Torah Shield – is the emblem of Rabbi Yisrael Beck's printing press.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 500.