Responsa by Rabbi Y. Kolon, Cremona, Cheshvan 1557. Vincenzo Conti printing press. Second edition. Title page illustrated with a woodcut depicting The Binding of Isaac.
The title page and the following leaf have two signatures in Italian writing: "Ya'akov Chazak". Another signature in Ashkenazi handwriting: "Asher Anshel L.S." [Lichtenstein].
The Mekubal Rabbi Ya'akov Chazak (1689-1782), Rabbi of Padua. A foremost Italian Rabbi, disciple-companion of the Ramchal. [Rabbi Ya'akov Chazak established the Mevakshei Hashem Yeshiva for the study of kabbalah together with Rabbi Moshe David Wali. They were later joined by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Lutzatto who was younger (17 years old). Eventually, they appointed their young disciple to head the yeshiva and all sat before him as disciples and regularly studied Torah under his tutelage]. He was strongly involved in the polemic against the Ramchal's writings. The Chida met him in 1770 and brings many amazing things in his name which he learned from Eliyahu HaNavi and the Maggid from Heaven who revealed themselves to the Ramchal and his associates. The Chida also writes of his great holiness when describing his meeting with "the Rabbi, the Chassid Wonder of our Generation Rabbi Ya'akov Chazak". The Chida considered Rabbi Ya'akov Chazak to be one of the greatest Hassidim of the generation who reached tremendous levels in Torah and deeds. Rabbi Meir Trieste of Padua testified that he heard the Chida say that "Rabbi Ya'akov Chazak is as holy as G-d's angels" and he sought his blessings. (Rabbi S. Girondi, Toldot Gedolei Yisrael V'Ge'onei Italia, page 148). See attached material.
[12], 173 [should be: 172] leaves. 28.5 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, restored worm damage to title page and several leaves. Semi-parchment binding.

Ruach Chen with a commentary, "Authored by that wise man… Yehuda ibn Tibbon". Cremona, 1566. Vincenzo Conti printing press.
Introductions and guidelines for the philosophers' writings, explanation of terms used in Moreh Nevuchim and a commentary on the words of the author. This work is attributed to various sages among which are Rabbi Yehuda ibn Tibbon (as written on the title page of this edition) and his son Rabbi Shmuel ibn Tibbon, Rabbi Zerachya HaLevi Kazani and Rabbi Anatoly ben R' Yosef.
(Faded) Owners' inscriptions on title page: "I bought this from my money to honor my Creator, Moshe –Hilonburg?". "This book –Moshe Lider Mibad—". Several leaves have handwritten glosses from the time of printing. Late owner's stamp: "Mordechai Yakobovitz".
20 leaves, 19 cm. Fair condition. Many tears to first leaves, professionally restored. Damages to the text of the poem and to the first leaves. Restored title page. Minor worm damages. New leather binding, elaborate.

Sefer Be’er Moshe, explanation of the words and commentary on the Pentateuch and five Megillot, by Rabbi Moshe Shertlan Segal. Prague, 1604. First edition. Moshe son of Rabbi [Yosef] Betzalel Katz printing press.
Bound with Sefer Lekach Tov, commentary of words and verbs on the Nevi’im and Ketuvim. By Rabbi Moshe Shertlan Segal. Prague, 1604. First edition. Printing press of Rabbi [Yosef] Betzalel Katz. (After Tehillim: “Replies written by the Radak to the Christians on some of the Psalms as well as questions [!] which he wrote about them”).
Commentator-based Yiddish-Deutsch [Jewish-German in Tzena U’Rena letters]: “… I shall compile [the commentaries by] the Ra’ava and the Radak and the remaining commentators and I shall condense their teachings into a simpler language spoken in Ashkenaz. And occasionally [I shall insert] insights of my own… Moshe son of Yissachar HaLevi (also known as Moshe Shertl… Segal)”
Ownership signatures in early Ashkenazi writings: “Eliezer HaCohen”, “Wolf Levi”. “Rabbi Leib Schwartzshield”. Notation at end of Sefer Melachim: “I have inherited this book from my righteous uncle, Rabbi Wolf Tarich Katz, stated by Shimon known as Wolf Levi”.
[104] leaves; [284] leaves. 19.5 cm. Dark paper. Good condition, stains. Elegant half-leather binding.