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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Rav Yibi, on the Torah and the Nevi'im and Ketuvim, Tehillim and novellae on the Talmud. By the Kabbalist Rabbi Ya'akov Yosef ben Yehuda of Ostroh, disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch. [Slavita, 1792].
The author, Rabbi Ya'akov Yosef of Ostroh (1738-1791, Encyclopedia Le'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 268-270), called by his initials Rav Yibi = Ya'akov Yosef ben Yehuda, a third generation of leaders of the Chassidic movement. Close disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch and also had close relationships with other disciples of the Ba'al Shem Tov (Besht). Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv called him: "A holy G-dly man". This book contains many teachings in the name of the Besht and his disciples.
Incomplete copy. 2-139, 47 leaves (originally; 2, 139, 47 leaves. Missing: Title page and the two following leaves; Leaf 16 [marked: 15] is torn and most of it is missing). Printed on bluish paper. 28 cm. Most leaves are in good condition. Stains, worm damages found on some leaves. Cellotape marks on several leaves. Non-original binding, detached.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 530. See item 162: title page of the book Rav Yebi, first edition.
The author, Rabbi Ya'akov Yosef of Ostroh (1738-1791, Encyclopedia Le'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 268-270), called by his initials Rav Yibi = Ya'akov Yosef ben Yehuda, a third generation of leaders of the Chassidic movement. Close disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch and also had close relationships with other disciples of the Ba'al Shem Tov (Besht). Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv called him: "A holy G-dly man". This book contains many teachings in the name of the Besht and his disciples.
Incomplete copy. 2-139, 47 leaves (originally; 2, 139, 47 leaves. Missing: Title page and the two following leaves; Leaf 16 [marked: 15] is torn and most of it is missing). Printed on bluish paper. 28 cm. Most leaves are in good condition. Stains, worm damages found on some leaves. Cellotape marks on several leaves. Non-original binding, detached.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 530. See item 162: title page of the book Rav Yebi, first edition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Otot HaShamayim – Drishat Ari, on the Shulchan Aruch, Part 1: Laws of Milah and Tefillin, Shabbat, Festivals and Chol HaMoed. Part 2: Laws of Nidah. By Rebbe Aryeh Leib HaLevi Av Bet Din of Strzyzów. Zhitomir, 1805.
Approbations by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv, the Magid Rabbi Yisrael of Koznitz, and by the disciple of the author Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum (author of Yismach Moshe).
Rabbi Aryeh Leib HaLevi (1736-1803), a leading Chassidic rebbe. Disciple of the Magid of Koznitz, close teacher of his cousin Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum author of Yismach Moshe, who writes in his approbation: “Giant among men…my teacher and Rabbi Av Bet Din a true Chassid and Torah genius“.
93, 18 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear with damages, professionally restored leaves (with text replacements). Elaborate leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 36.
Approbations by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv, the Magid Rabbi Yisrael of Koznitz, and by the disciple of the author Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum (author of Yismach Moshe).
Rabbi Aryeh Leib HaLevi (1736-1803), a leading Chassidic rebbe. Disciple of the Magid of Koznitz, close teacher of his cousin Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum author of Yismach Moshe, who writes in his approbation: “Giant among men…my teacher and Rabbi Av Bet Din a true Chassid and Torah genius“.
93, 18 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear with damages, professionally restored leaves (with text replacements). Elaborate leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 36.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Sold for: $1,625
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Ohev Yisrael, Chassidic homilies on the Torah, by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta. Zhitomir, 1863. Printed by Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapira. First edition.
Many signatures and ancient ownership signatures from 1905, in the handwriting of "Chaim ben Aryeh Leib Goldenberg of Mogilev Podolia", "Grandson of Rabbi Nachman".
[3], 3-117 leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition, moisture stains, major wear. Few worm damages. Worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 19.
Many signatures and ancient ownership signatures from 1905, in the handwriting of "Chaim ben Aryeh Leib Goldenberg of Mogilev Podolia", "Grandson of Rabbi Nachman".
[3], 3-117 leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition, moisture stains, major wear. Few worm damages. Worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 19.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Avodat Yisrael, by the Magid Rabbi Yisrael of Koznitz. Zhitomir, 1848. Printed by Rabbi Chanina Lipa, Rabbi Aryeh Leib and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshal Shapira, grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita. Second edition.
Ownership inscriptions and signatures.
[4], 186 pages. Fair-good condition. Stains, wear and tears around the margins. Several detached leaves. Worn and damaged binding.
Ownership inscriptions and signatures.
[4], 186 pages. Fair-good condition. Stains, wear and tears around the margins. Several detached leaves. Worn and damaged binding.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Book of Kabbalistic compilations by Rabbi Hai Gaon and Kabbalistic prayers. With additional Kabbalistic compilations: Sha'ar HaShamayim by Rabbi Yosef Giktilia, Likutei Shem Tov, Ma'amar Ploni Almoni, on the 10 Sefirot and Names. "Tefillat R' Ya'akov Yasgova" [of Strzegowo], "Sefer Ha'Iyun L'Rav Chamai Gaon", "Secrets by the Kabbalist Chacham Yosef Giktilia" on the mitzvoth, and "Booklet by Rabbi S.T. from the Rashba" explanations of Torah secrets by the Ramban. [Warsaw, 1798]. First edition.
Printed by the Magid Rabbi Yisrael of Koznitz, from manuscripts hidden in his possession, edited by his disciple and personal scribe Rabbi Gavriel of Warsaw. With the approbation of the Magid of Koznitz printed on the verso of the title page. He writes that the manuscript and its printing were performed by his instructions and that Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv also agreed to print the book, "And with the permission of… Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Berdychiv".
[1], 46 leaves. 17 cm. On Leaf 36 is an Ilan Sefirot, large and folded. Good-fair condition, major wear and stains. Various ancient signatures. Worn detached binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 305.
Printed by the Magid Rabbi Yisrael of Koznitz, from manuscripts hidden in his possession, edited by his disciple and personal scribe Rabbi Gavriel of Warsaw. With the approbation of the Magid of Koznitz printed on the verso of the title page. He writes that the manuscript and its printing were performed by his instructions and that Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv also agreed to print the book, "And with the permission of… Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Berdychiv".
[1], 46 leaves. 17 cm. On Leaf 36 is an Ilan Sefirot, large and folded. Good-fair condition, major wear and stains. Various ancient signatures. Worn detached binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 305.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Rav Peninim, with three books: Nofet Tzufim U'Me'irat Einayim by Rabbi Meir Te'omim, magid in the city of Lubartów and magid and Torah authority in Lvov. Teivat Gome by his son, Rabbi Yosef ben Rabbi Meir Te'omim (Av Beit Din of Frankfurt an der Oder, author of Pri Megadim). And Shoshanat Ha'Amakim, by Rabbi Yosef Te'omim. Frankfurt an der Oder, [1782]. Three title pages.
Bound with an incomplete copy (lacking 4 leaves) of Nezirut Shimshon, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, by Rabbi Shimshon Chassid of Hamburg. Berlin, 1764. With approbation of Rabbi Yehonatan Eybeschütz.
In the book Nofet Tzofim U'Mei'rat Einayim (Leaf 29/2), the author quotes a letter by Rabbi Gershon of Kitev, sent from Eretz Israel by "the Chassid Rabbi Gershon to his famous brother-in-law the Ba'al Shem Tov, Rabbi Yisrael: 'And when I arrived in the holy city of Jerusalem and saw that it was built up with all good things, I fell on my face and wept and said, You, Jerusalem who is like a widow, how do you dress in such handsome clothing?! If only I had seen you in your destruction…”. [These words were written by the author Rabbi Meir Te’omim during the lifetime of the Ba’al Shem Tov. The author’s son, author of Pri Megadim who published the book left the titles as they were written by his father (when the Ba’al Shem Tov was alive)].
Nezirut Shimshon: [4], (lacking 1-4), 5-26 leaves. Rav Peninim: [2], 136 leaves (lacking additional leaf addes to some copies at the end of Shoshanat Ha’Amakim). 20 cm. Fair condition, wear damages to margins, with minor damage to texts. Stains and worm damages. Worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 532.
Bound with an incomplete copy (lacking 4 leaves) of Nezirut Shimshon, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, by Rabbi Shimshon Chassid of Hamburg. Berlin, 1764. With approbation of Rabbi Yehonatan Eybeschütz.
In the book Nofet Tzofim U'Mei'rat Einayim (Leaf 29/2), the author quotes a letter by Rabbi Gershon of Kitev, sent from Eretz Israel by "the Chassid Rabbi Gershon to his famous brother-in-law the Ba'al Shem Tov, Rabbi Yisrael: 'And when I arrived in the holy city of Jerusalem and saw that it was built up with all good things, I fell on my face and wept and said, You, Jerusalem who is like a widow, how do you dress in such handsome clothing?! If only I had seen you in your destruction…”. [These words were written by the author Rabbi Meir Te’omim during the lifetime of the Ba’al Shem Tov. The author’s son, author of Pri Megadim who published the book left the titles as they were written by his father (when the Ba’al Shem Tov was alive)].
Nezirut Shimshon: [4], (lacking 1-4), 5-26 leaves. Rav Peninim: [2], 136 leaves (lacking additional leaf addes to some copies at the end of Shoshanat Ha’Amakim). 20 cm. Fair condition, wear damages to margins, with minor damage to texts. Stains and worm damages. Worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 532.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Hakdama Ve'Derech Le'Etz HaChaim, methods for the study of kabbala by Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Zhydachiv. Lvov, [1832]. First edition.
[1], 25 leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Many stains and wear. Worm marks. New leather binding.
The date of printing, appearing on the title page, is forged: It is mentioned in German that the book was printed by Judith Rosanis in 1804. The Hebrew date alluded to in the quote written in the book is 1830, but on the reverse side of the title page the author is mentioned four times with the addition of the Hebrew acronym Nun and Ayin (Nucho Eden – "rests in peace", usually added after the death of a person). He died on the 11th of Tamuz 1831. [In 1833, the publisher printed another book by the same author titled “Pri Kodesh Hillulim”. In the introduction he writes: "A whole year has passed since I have published the first 'fruit' of the Rebbe… Hakdama and Derech Le'Etz HaChaim"].
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 183.
[1], 25 leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Many stains and wear. Worm marks. New leather binding.
The date of printing, appearing on the title page, is forged: It is mentioned in German that the book was printed by Judith Rosanis in 1804. The Hebrew date alluded to in the quote written in the book is 1830, but on the reverse side of the title page the author is mentioned four times with the addition of the Hebrew acronym Nun and Ayin (Nucho Eden – "rests in peace", usually added after the death of a person). He died on the 11th of Tamuz 1831. [In 1833, the publisher printed another book by the same author titled “Pri Kodesh Hillulim”. In the introduction he writes: "A whole year has passed since I have published the first 'fruit' of the Rebbe… Hakdama and Derech Le'Etz HaChaim"].
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 183.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Likutei Maharin and Toldot Yitzchak ben Levi, Chassidic and Kabbalistic homiletics on the Torah and the Megillot. By Rabbi Yisrael Av Beit Din of Pikov son of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv. Berdychiv, 1811. First edition published by the author, who writes of himself on the title page: "Yisrael Rabbi of Pikov son of the holy Torah genius holy pure G-dly man…Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Berdychiv".
Owner's signatures and handwritten inscriptions of Torah novellae. Ancient signature on title page (crossed out with pen) of “Aryeh Leibush Halprin... Lubartow” [Lubartow in the Lublin region. Possibly the signature is of Rebbe Aryeh Leibush Halprin, father of rebbe Menachem Mendel of Kotzk, who lived in the Lublin area] and other ownership inscriptions "To Rabbi Shalom Baruch ben R' Z.H.” [Rabbi Zvi Hirsh].
The author Rebbe Yisrael (Derbaremdiker) Av Beit Din of Pikov and Berdychiv (died in 1818), son and successor of Rebbe Levi Yitzchak Av Beit din of Berdychiv, author of Kedushat Levi. In this book printed in 1811, the year after his father's death, he writes on the title page that he is Rabbi of Pikov. He does not note that he was already accepted as his father's successor in the Berdychiv rabbinate. He quotes his great father's teachings in this book.
[1], 83 leaves. 21.5 cm. Blue and greenish paper, good condition. Stains and wear. Contemporary leather binding, damages.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 283.
Owner's signatures and handwritten inscriptions of Torah novellae. Ancient signature on title page (crossed out with pen) of “Aryeh Leibush Halprin... Lubartow” [Lubartow in the Lublin region. Possibly the signature is of Rebbe Aryeh Leibush Halprin, father of rebbe Menachem Mendel of Kotzk, who lived in the Lublin area] and other ownership inscriptions "To Rabbi Shalom Baruch ben R' Z.H.” [Rabbi Zvi Hirsh].
The author Rebbe Yisrael (Derbaremdiker) Av Beit Din of Pikov and Berdychiv (died in 1818), son and successor of Rebbe Levi Yitzchak Av Beit din of Berdychiv, author of Kedushat Levi. In this book printed in 1811, the year after his father's death, he writes on the title page that he is Rabbi of Pikov. He does not note that he was already accepted as his father's successor in the Berdychiv rabbinate. He quotes his great father's teachings in this book.
[1], 83 leaves. 21.5 cm. Blue and greenish paper, good condition. Stains and wear. Contemporary leather binding, damages.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 283.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Yesod Yitzchak, kabbalistic and Chassidic interpretations of matters pertaining to Brit Milah. Halichot Olam, customs and segulot. Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac HaLevi Mazarowitz [author of Raza Meheimana and Otiot D'Rabbi Yitzchak]. Zhovkva, 1810. First edition.
Many approbations by leading Torah scholars: Rabbi Meir [Kristianpoller] of Brody; Rabbi Ya'akov Orenstein of Lvov, author of Yeshuot Ya'akov; Rabbi Efraim Margaliot of Brody; Rabbi Moshe Shapira of Zaliztsi; Rabbi Aryeh Leib HaCohen of Stryy, author of Ketzot HaChoshen; etc .
Leaves 41-47 have sections for study the night before circumcision called "Vach-Nacht [compilations from the Zohar].
The author Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac HaLevi (1735-1783), kabbalist and hidden tsaddik, among the lamed-vav (36) tzaddikim of the Ba'al Shem Tov's generation and teacher of Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum, author of Yismach Moshe. Served as Shochet and Bodek and teacher in the village of Zhuravichi, hid his holy ways so much that many thought he lost his mind and was unlearned and uncouth. At nights, he would toil in prayer and kabbalah and write his books. The Ba'al Shem Tov would travel to discuss secret matters with him. When his greatness and holiness became famous, masses thronged to him compelling him to wander from his home. He died in the city of Przemyśl during his travels.
The story is told that when Rabbi Yitzchak Levi was yet healthy and well he sent his wife to summon the Chevra Kadisha. He told them that the time had come for him to die and asked them to copy his many kabalistic writings before dressing him in his shrouds until they see his face change and burn like a torch. 100 Torah scholars copied his writings until they saw his face change and the box of writings close on its own, they then buried him and eulogized him fittingly. The copies were buried in his holy grave but his manuscripts reached the Maggid of Kremnitz Rabbi Ya’akov Yisrael HaLevi, who printed the books Raza MeHeimna (Lvov, 1791) Otiot D’Rabbi Yitzchak (Zhovkva, 1801) and Yesod Yitzchak.
[5] 5-69 leaves. 21.5 cm. Thick and soft paper, good-fair condition, use stains, few worm damages to text. Tear with lack to corner of Leaf 64. Non-original binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 233.
Many approbations by leading Torah scholars: Rabbi Meir [Kristianpoller] of Brody; Rabbi Ya'akov Orenstein of Lvov, author of Yeshuot Ya'akov; Rabbi Efraim Margaliot of Brody; Rabbi Moshe Shapira of Zaliztsi; Rabbi Aryeh Leib HaCohen of Stryy, author of Ketzot HaChoshen; etc .
Leaves 41-47 have sections for study the night before circumcision called "Vach-Nacht [compilations from the Zohar].
The author Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac HaLevi (1735-1783), kabbalist and hidden tsaddik, among the lamed-vav (36) tzaddikim of the Ba'al Shem Tov's generation and teacher of Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum, author of Yismach Moshe. Served as Shochet and Bodek and teacher in the village of Zhuravichi, hid his holy ways so much that many thought he lost his mind and was unlearned and uncouth. At nights, he would toil in prayer and kabbalah and write his books. The Ba'al Shem Tov would travel to discuss secret matters with him. When his greatness and holiness became famous, masses thronged to him compelling him to wander from his home. He died in the city of Przemyśl during his travels.
The story is told that when Rabbi Yitzchak Levi was yet healthy and well he sent his wife to summon the Chevra Kadisha. He told them that the time had come for him to die and asked them to copy his many kabalistic writings before dressing him in his shrouds until they see his face change and burn like a torch. 100 Torah scholars copied his writings until they saw his face change and the box of writings close on its own, they then buried him and eulogized him fittingly. The copies were buried in his holy grave but his manuscripts reached the Maggid of Kremnitz Rabbi Ya’akov Yisrael HaLevi, who printed the books Raza MeHeimna (Lvov, 1791) Otiot D’Rabbi Yitzchak (Zhovkva, 1801) and Yesod Yitzchak.
[5] 5-69 leaves. 21.5 cm. Thick and soft paper, good-fair condition, use stains, few worm damages to text. Tear with lack to corner of Leaf 64. Non-original binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 233.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Alpha Beta, good ways of conduct [in alphabetical order], "Compiled from Kabbalistic books and books of the fearing of G-d". By Rebbe Zvi Hirsh the Magid of Nadvorna. [Poland-Russia, 1818].
8 leaves. 15 leaves. Good condition. Fabric binding.
Edition printed according to the Berdychiv 1818 edition, mentioned in Stefansky Chassidut no. 49.
8 leaves. 15 leaves. Good condition. Fabric binding.
Edition printed according to the Berdychiv 1818 edition, mentioned in Stefansky Chassidut no. 49.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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• Meor Einayim. The Rebbe Menachem Nachum Twersky of Chernobyl. Polonne [1810]. Second edition. Stefansky Chassidut no. 309.
39, 1, 3-23, [1], 27-34, 39-136 leaves. 19.5 cm. Bluish paper, fair condition, wear and stains. Damages with missing text on the title page and on 2 other leaves (restored with white paper). Ancient owner's signature "Eliezer Hertz". New binding.
• Meor Einayim. Hrubieszów [1818]. Fourth edition. Stefansky Chassidut no. 311.
126 leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear, damages and missing text on the title page and on 2 other leaves. New binding.
39, 1, 3-23, [1], 27-34, 39-136 leaves. 19.5 cm. Bluish paper, fair condition, wear and stains. Damages with missing text on the title page and on 2 other leaves (restored with white paper). Ancient owner's signature "Eliezer Hertz". New binding.
• Meor Einayim. Hrubieszów [1818]. Fourth edition. Stefansky Chassidut no. 311.
126 leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear, damages and missing text on the title page and on 2 other leaves. New binding.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Pri HaAretz, on the Torah portions, by Rabbi Menachem Mendel from Vitebsk. [Poland-Russia, after 1818]. Third edition, printed based on the second edition (Mogilev 1818).
“His holy words from every Shabbat… compiled by Rabbi Elazar Zussman… it has reached us from him and we added the Rabbi's words which we have found…Avraham son of…Rabbi Dov Ber of Mezritch …”.
[24] leaves, 23 cm. Good condition. Stains, wear and minor tears. Few worm holes. New binding. Faded stamps of the "Chavurat Mishnayot Chadasha---".
Stefansky Chassidut no. 479.
“His holy words from every Shabbat… compiled by Rabbi Elazar Zussman… it has reached us from him and we added the Rabbi's words which we have found…Avraham son of…Rabbi Dov Ber of Mezritch …”.
[24] leaves, 23 cm. Good condition. Stains, wear and minor tears. Few worm holes. New binding. Faded stamps of the "Chavurat Mishnayot Chadasha---".
Stefansky Chassidut no. 479.
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