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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Magen Avraham, Parts 1-2, Chassidic homilies on the Torah by the Magid of Trisk, Rebbe Avraham ben Rabbi Mordechai of Chernobyl. Lublin [1887]. First edition, printed in the author's lifetime (1806-1889). Printed on Page [3] is a lithographic copy of the author's signature.
The Segula of owning this book is well-known, as the author wrote in his introduction to Part One that by force of the blessing of Avraham Avinu, "I bless whoever owns the book, that abundant kindness will be bestowed upon him… to fulfill all his wishes, children and grandchildren…"
[3], 3-47, 1-36 leaves; [1], 2- 113 leaves. 22.5 cm. Brittle paper. Good condition. Contemporary decorated leather binding, worn, fabric glued to spine.
Variant; "Omission to Parshat VaYichi" is printed on Leaf 113/2. Various copies exist with an additional Leaf 114/1 with variations of content and style of printing.
The Segula of owning this book is well-known, as the author wrote in his introduction to Part One that by force of the blessing of Avraham Avinu, "I bless whoever owns the book, that abundant kindness will be bestowed upon him… to fulfill all his wishes, children and grandchildren…"
[3], 3-47, 1-36 leaves; [1], 2- 113 leaves. 22.5 cm. Brittle paper. Good condition. Contemporary decorated leather binding, worn, fabric glued to spine.
Variant; "Omission to Parshat VaYichi" is printed on Leaf 113/2. Various copies exist with an additional Leaf 114/1 with variations of content and style of printing.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $350
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Mishnayot Komarno, volume containing three sedarim: Nashim, Nezikin and Kodashim, with Atzei Eden commentary, (and the Notzer Chesed commentary on Tractate Avot), by Rebbe Yitzchak Yehuda Isaac [Saprin] of Komarno. Lemberg, 1862. Printed by Rabbi Berish Luria and Rabbi Hirsh Sperling. First edition [without the printers' symbols on the title page].
The kabbalist Rebbe Yitzchak Isaac Yehuda Yechiel (Saprin) Av Beit Din of Komarno (1806-1874), holy person, nephew and close disciple of Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Zidichov. Was beloved by Chassidic leaders: the Chozeh of Lublin (who also was his shadchan), the Rabbi of Apta, Rabbi Moshe Zvi of Savran, his uncle Rabbi Moshe of Sambor, Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzin, etc.
[1], 129, [1] leaves; [1], 4, 7-14, 17-184 leaves; (lacking title page of Seder Kodashim); 94, 43 leaves. 28.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and stains, minor damages to several leaves. Leather binding from Yemen (remnants of an ancient manuscript in the binding).
Stefansky Chassidut no. 367. The first publication had two editions, with variations between the two. One difference is that in one edition, some title pages have illustrations of a bear and a deer symbolizing Rabbi Dov (Bear) Berish and Rabbi Zvi (deer) Hirsh. This edition is without the symbols.
The kabbalist Rebbe Yitzchak Isaac Yehuda Yechiel (Saprin) Av Beit Din of Komarno (1806-1874), holy person, nephew and close disciple of Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Zidichov. Was beloved by Chassidic leaders: the Chozeh of Lublin (who also was his shadchan), the Rabbi of Apta, Rabbi Moshe Zvi of Savran, his uncle Rabbi Moshe of Sambor, Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzin, etc.
[1], 129, [1] leaves; [1], 4, 7-14, 17-184 leaves; (lacking title page of Seder Kodashim); 94, 43 leaves. 28.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and stains, minor damages to several leaves. Leather binding from Yemen (remnants of an ancient manuscript in the binding).
Stefansky Chassidut no. 367. The first publication had two editions, with variations between the two. One difference is that in one edition, some title pages have illustrations of a bear and a deer symbolizing Rabbi Dov (Bear) Berish and Rabbi Zvi (deer) Hirsh. This edition is without the symbols.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,375
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Collection of important Chassidic books, mostly first editions.
For a complete list, please see Hebrew description.
7 books, varied size and condition.
For a complete list, please see Hebrew description.
7 books, varied size and condition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $700
Sold for: $2,125
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For a complete list, please see the Hebrew description.
5 books, varied size and condition.
5 books, varied size and condition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $400
Sold for: $625
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Collection of Chassidic books:
• Otiot D'Rabbi Yitzchak. Pardess (Pshat, Drash, Remez and Sod) Commentary in alphabetical order. Dubna, 1804. Second edition. (Stefansky Chassidut no. 38). The author is Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac HaLevi (1735-1783), author of Raza Meheimna and Yesod Yitzchak. Kabbalist and hidden tsaddik, one of the lamed-vav tsaddikim of the generation of the Ba'al Shem Tov and one of the teachers of Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum, author of Yismach Moshe. See Item 86.
• Pri HaAretz, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitsyebsk. Mahilyow, 1818. Second edition. (Stefansky Chassidut no. 478). Owners' signatures (blurred) "Shlomo ben Rabbi Simcha ---".
• Orach L'Chaim. On the Torah. By Rabbi Avraham Chaim of Złoczew. [Lemberg, c. 1838]. Vilna is written on the title page in large letters. Second edition. (Stefansky Chassidut no. 35). Owners' stamp on title page: "Yochanan Bash who will serve in the home of the rebbe here in Spinka".
• Likutei Ramal. Compilations by Rabbi Moshe Leib of Sasov. Lemberg, 1865. [Possibly printed in 1859 – See enclosed material].
4 books, varied size and condition, overall good condition.
• Otiot D'Rabbi Yitzchak. Pardess (Pshat, Drash, Remez and Sod) Commentary in alphabetical order. Dubna, 1804. Second edition. (Stefansky Chassidut no. 38). The author is Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac HaLevi (1735-1783), author of Raza Meheimna and Yesod Yitzchak. Kabbalist and hidden tsaddik, one of the lamed-vav tsaddikim of the generation of the Ba'al Shem Tov and one of the teachers of Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum, author of Yismach Moshe. See Item 86.
• Pri HaAretz, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitsyebsk. Mahilyow, 1818. Second edition. (Stefansky Chassidut no. 478). Owners' signatures (blurred) "Shlomo ben Rabbi Simcha ---".
• Orach L'Chaim. On the Torah. By Rabbi Avraham Chaim of Złoczew. [Lemberg, c. 1838]. Vilna is written on the title page in large letters. Second edition. (Stefansky Chassidut no. 35). Owners' stamp on title page: "Yochanan Bash who will serve in the home of the rebbe here in Spinka".
• Likutei Ramal. Compilations by Rabbi Moshe Leib of Sasov. Lemberg, 1865. [Possibly printed in 1859 – See enclosed material].
4 books, varied size and condition, overall good condition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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A large collection of Chassidic, Kabalistic and mussar books.
For a complete list, please see Hebrew description.
17 books, 11 volumes. Varied size and condition.
For a complete list, please see Hebrew description.
17 books, 11 volumes. Varied size and condition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $688
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Shomer Emunim, to instill faith in hearts. Parts 1-2, including the pamphlet Ahavat HaBoreh and the Thirteen Principles of Faith and songs of devotion and joy [by Rabbi Aharon Roth] added at the end of the book. Jerusalem, [1942]. First edition. Three title pages. Glosses of revisions [apparently in the author's handwriting]. The inscription "Proofread" appears on the last leaf.
Rebbe Aharon (Rabbi Aharaleh) Roth – (1894-1947) studied in the yeshiva of Rabbi Yeshaya Silverstein in Vietzen. Chassid and disciple of Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech of Bluzhov and Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz. From his youth, he devotedly served G-d and established groups for wholehearted service of G-d in Budapest and Satmar named Shomer Emunim. In 1925, he immigrated to Jerusalem and there too established groups for serving of the Almighty with Chassidic devoutness. From 1930-1939 he returned to his group of Chassidim in Satmar and thereafter moved to Beregszász. In 1939, he returned to Jerusalem and reorganized his holy group which continues his legacy until today in the Chassidism of Toldot Aharon, Shomrei Emunim, Toldot Avraham Yitzchak, Mevakshei Amuna and other Chassidic groups . (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 1, 175-178). His many books (Taharat HaKodesh, Shulchan HaTahor, Shomer Emunim, Mevakesh Emuna, etc.) were published in many editions. This book, Shomer Emunim, is the most primary book of Rabbi Aharon's teaching of Chassidism and emuna which he bequeathed to future generations. This first edition was published anonymously.
[1], 7, [1], 10-37, 125 leaves; 11, [6] leaves; 55, 34 leaves; [1], 43, [4] leaves. 16.5 cm. Dry paper, good condition, tears to margins of several leaves. Without binding.
The book was printed in stages (by pamphlets) between 1941-1943, which explains the pagination. See Bibliography Institute CD, Record 0167199.
Rebbe Aharon (Rabbi Aharaleh) Roth – (1894-1947) studied in the yeshiva of Rabbi Yeshaya Silverstein in Vietzen. Chassid and disciple of Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech of Bluzhov and Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz. From his youth, he devotedly served G-d and established groups for wholehearted service of G-d in Budapest and Satmar named Shomer Emunim. In 1925, he immigrated to Jerusalem and there too established groups for serving of the Almighty with Chassidic devoutness. From 1930-1939 he returned to his group of Chassidim in Satmar and thereafter moved to Beregszász. In 1939, he returned to Jerusalem and reorganized his holy group which continues his legacy until today in the Chassidism of Toldot Aharon, Shomrei Emunim, Toldot Avraham Yitzchak, Mevakshei Amuna and other Chassidic groups . (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 1, 175-178). His many books (Taharat HaKodesh, Shulchan HaTahor, Shomer Emunim, Mevakesh Emuna, etc.) were published in many editions. This book, Shomer Emunim, is the most primary book of Rabbi Aharon's teaching of Chassidism and emuna which he bequeathed to future generations. This first edition was published anonymously.
[1], 7, [1], 10-37, 125 leaves; 11, [6] leaves; 55, 34 leaves; [1], 43, [4] leaves. 16.5 cm. Dry paper, good condition, tears to margins of several leaves. Without binding.
The book was printed in stages (by pamphlets) between 1941-1943, which explains the pagination. See Bibliography Institute CD, Record 0167199.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,625
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Likutei Amarim Tanya, with Igeret HaTeshuva and Igeret HaKodesh. By the Admor HaZaken Rebbe Shneor Zalman of Liadi. [Kopust, later than 1836]. Bound with: Sha'arei Kedusha, by Rabbi Chaim Vital, Kopust, 1836.
[1], 36, 41-44, [4], 6, [30] leaves; [24] leaves. 17.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and stains, detached bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 631.
On the back leaf is a Russian stamp stating that "The books have been censored by the Kopust Rabbi L. Yaffe". This stamp also appears on other copies and on the two editions printed in Kopust in those years. According to Mondshein's opinion (Torat Chabad, Vol. 1, p. 71), the books were printed underground and did not receive the censor's approval. Therefore, no note of the place of printing appears on the title page, besides a forged inscription. The stamp of the rabbi’s approval is also forged. [See enclosed copy of Rabbi Mondshein's article in which he writes that the censor stamps were required during the 1837 "book decree". To authorize the propriety of the books printed before the decree, the books were submitted for censorship to the regional authority on behalf of the censor which was often the local rabbi. That censor usually stamped the book adding his own signature. Therefore, the place where the book was stamped had no actual connection to the place of printing since the Jew possessed books in his home which were printed in various places and not specifically in the place or country in which he resided. Copies of these editions which originate from various places were stamped by the same Rabbi of Kopust]. The book Sha’arei Kedusha, printed at the beginning of 1836 is bound with this book. Possibly, this edition of Likutei Amarim Tanya was also printed at the beginning of 1836, before the new law of the “Book Decree” was legislated and therefore, the books were authorized by the local rabbi on behalf of the authorities, while they were still in the printing press.
[1], 36, 41-44, [4], 6, [30] leaves; [24] leaves. 17.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and stains, detached bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 631.
On the back leaf is a Russian stamp stating that "The books have been censored by the Kopust Rabbi L. Yaffe". This stamp also appears on other copies and on the two editions printed in Kopust in those years. According to Mondshein's opinion (Torat Chabad, Vol. 1, p. 71), the books were printed underground and did not receive the censor's approval. Therefore, no note of the place of printing appears on the title page, besides a forged inscription. The stamp of the rabbi’s approval is also forged. [See enclosed copy of Rabbi Mondshein's article in which he writes that the censor stamps were required during the 1837 "book decree". To authorize the propriety of the books printed before the decree, the books were submitted for censorship to the regional authority on behalf of the censor which was often the local rabbi. That censor usually stamped the book adding his own signature. Therefore, the place where the book was stamped had no actual connection to the place of printing since the Jew possessed books in his home which were printed in various places and not specifically in the place or country in which he resided. Copies of these editions which originate from various places were stamped by the same Rabbi of Kopust]. The book Sha’arei Kedusha, printed at the beginning of 1836 is bound with this book. Possibly, this edition of Likutei Amarim Tanya was also printed at the beginning of 1836, before the new law of the “Book Decree” was legislated and therefore, the books were authorized by the local rabbi on behalf of the authorities, while they were still in the printing press.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Sha'ar HaTeshuva, Part 2, by the "Middle" Rebbe Dov Ber Schneerson, son of the "Elder" Rebbe author of the Tanya. [Kopust? / or Shklow?, 1818]. First edition.
(Missing title page), [1], 42; 1-2, 5-81, [1] leaves. 15.5 cm. Blue-greenish paper, fair condition, stains and worm damages. Wear. Fabric binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 586. According to the opinion of C. Leiberman, the book was printed in Kopust but many bibliographers listed Shklow as place of printing.
(Missing title page), [1], 42; 1-2, 5-81, [1] leaves. 15.5 cm. Blue-greenish paper, fair condition, stains and worm damages. Wear. Fabric binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 586. According to the opinion of C. Leiberman, the book was printed in Kopust but many bibliographers listed Shklow as place of printing.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Be'urei HaZohar, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi (Ba'al HaTanya). Kopust, [1816]. Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Yaffe. First edition.
One of the first books of Chassidic articles with the teachings of the Admor HaZaken, printed after his death in 1813. "Be'urei HaZohar by the famous great Rebbe Dov Ber containing the teachings he heard from his father Rebbe… Shneor Zalman, who lectured every Shabbat eve to his sons, and turned to the Rebbe (Dov Ber) to write all the teachings which he heard from his holy mouth, because he knew that he would not swerve from his good intentions…".
In the beginning of the book is “a letter send to all “anshei shlomeinu”, an introduction by the “Middle” Rebbe Dov Ber.
Ancient owner’s signature: “Belongs to Nachum ben R’ ---, called by all Nachum Mazal”.
[4], 139; 44 leaves (lacking Leaves 45-57). 20 cm. Bluish paper, good-fair condition, moisture stains, wear, tears with lacking text to the two last leaves. Ancient worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 79.
One of the first books of Chassidic articles with the teachings of the Admor HaZaken, printed after his death in 1813. "Be'urei HaZohar by the famous great Rebbe Dov Ber containing the teachings he heard from his father Rebbe… Shneor Zalman, who lectured every Shabbat eve to his sons, and turned to the Rebbe (Dov Ber) to write all the teachings which he heard from his holy mouth, because he knew that he would not swerve from his good intentions…".
In the beginning of the book is “a letter send to all “anshei shlomeinu”, an introduction by the “Middle” Rebbe Dov Ber.
Ancient owner’s signature: “Belongs to Nachum ben R’ ---, called by all Nachum Mazal”.
[4], 139; 44 leaves (lacking Leaves 45-57). 20 cm. Bluish paper, good-fair condition, moisture stains, wear, tears with lacking text to the two last leaves. Ancient worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 79.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Imrei Binah, on the monotheism in the first verse of Kri'at Shema, Sha'ar HaKri'at Shema, Sha'ar HaTzitzit and Sha'ar HaTefillin, by "The famous great Rebbe Dov Ber Shai". Kopust, [1821]. Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Yaffe. First edition printed in the lifetime of the second Chabad rebbe, Rabbi Dov Ber Schneerson called the "Middle Rebbe".
21, 56, [1-marked: 67], 55-140 leaves. 20.5 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, worm damages. Restored first and last leaves. Blurred signatures: "Lifshitz", "Yisrael Leib". Elaborate semi-leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 55.
21, 56, [1-marked: 67], 55-140 leaves. 20.5 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, worm damages. Restored first and last leaves. Blurred signatures: "Lifshitz", "Yisrael Leib". Elaborate semi-leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 55.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Sha'arei HaYichud V'HaEmuna, commentary on the Tanya [on Sha'ar HaYichud V'HaEmuna], by Rabbi Aharon HaLevi "The one singular disciple of our great rabbi… Rabbi Shnuer Zalman [from Liadi] who was his student for thirty years and did not move from him until he revealed all the secrets of his wisdom…". Shklow, [1820]. First edition.
Rebbe Aharon HaLevi Horowitz of Strashelye (1766-1829, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol. 1, pp. 147-151), a prominent disciple of the author of the Tanya. After the death of his rabbi in 1813, some of the Chassidim of the Admor HaZaken ordained Rabbi Aharon as his successor. Consequently, Rabbi Aharon established his own court and this instigated a fierce dispute between him and Rebbe Dov Ber ("The Middle Rebbe"), son and successor of the Ba'al HaTanya. The two also disagreed on the exegesis of the Tanya and on other issues of service of G-d. Nonetheless, his compositions and melodies were accepted by Chabad Chassidism. His many writings on Chassidism and Kabbalah were printed and are counted among basic Chassidic literature. Besides the first editions, his books were not reprinted for many years and are therefore rare.
Comlete copy, [18], 4, 4, 9-56, 60, 52, 44, [2], 28, [4] leaves. Mispaginated. Light bluish paper. 16.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Minor restoration to title page and to several leaves. Worm marks to few leaves. Attractive new leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 582.
Rebbe Aharon HaLevi Horowitz of Strashelye (1766-1829, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol. 1, pp. 147-151), a prominent disciple of the author of the Tanya. After the death of his rabbi in 1813, some of the Chassidim of the Admor HaZaken ordained Rabbi Aharon as his successor. Consequently, Rabbi Aharon established his own court and this instigated a fierce dispute between him and Rebbe Dov Ber ("The Middle Rebbe"), son and successor of the Ba'al HaTanya. The two also disagreed on the exegesis of the Tanya and on other issues of service of G-d. Nonetheless, his compositions and melodies were accepted by Chabad Chassidism. His many writings on Chassidism and Kabbalah were printed and are counted among basic Chassidic literature. Besides the first editions, his books were not reprinted for many years and are therefore rare.
Comlete copy, [18], 4, 4, 9-56, 60, 52, 44, [2], 28, [4] leaves. Mispaginated. Light bluish paper. 16.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Minor restoration to title page and to several leaves. Worm marks to few leaves. Attractive new leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 582.
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