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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Imrei Binah, on the monotheism in the first verse of Kriyat Shema, Sha'ar HaKriyat Shema, Sha'ar HaTzitzit and Sha'ar HaTefillin, by "The famous great Rebbe Dov Ber Shai". Kopys, [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, 51, [1], 55-140 leaves. Leaves 137-138 are lacking and Leaves 97-98 are bound again in their stead. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 55.
21, 51, [1], 55-140 leaves. Leaves 137-138 are lacking and Leaves 97-98 are bound again in their stead. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 55.
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Kuntress Ketz HaYamin from the book Nachala L'Yisrael, by Rabbi Yechiel Michel Hibner Av Beit Din of Nizniow. [Lemberg, 1876].
First publication of an article on the topic of calculations of the Redemption, by the Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek - "Nachala L'Yisrael - Ketz HaYamin, a blessing left and found in the possessions of the holy Rabbi…Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch, disciple of the rabbi and also his grandson. (Some contest that these are the words of the author of the Tanya himself, the truth shall be received from whoever said it".
[4] leaves. 24.5 cm. Fair condition. Wear and worming.
The book Nachala L'Yisrael was printed by the author in separate kuntressim. This kuntress is especially rare. [Evidently, due to the sensitivity of the topic of calculations of the Redemption and because of the well-known rule that such matters should not be publicized]. The renowned Chabad researcher R' Yehoshua Mondshine, printed this article in his book Migdal Oz (Kfar Chabad, 1980, pp. 492-503), and he writes that he did not find even one copy with these rare leaves in any Israeli library. Only in the Lubavitch library in the US, two copies of these leaves exist and they differ one from another. See enclosed material.
First publication of an article on the topic of calculations of the Redemption, by the Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek - "Nachala L'Yisrael - Ketz HaYamin, a blessing left and found in the possessions of the holy Rabbi…Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch, disciple of the rabbi and also his grandson. (Some contest that these are the words of the author of the Tanya himself, the truth shall be received from whoever said it".
[4] leaves. 24.5 cm. Fair condition. Wear and worming.
The book Nachala L'Yisrael was printed by the author in separate kuntressim. This kuntress is especially rare. [Evidently, due to the sensitivity of the topic of calculations of the Redemption and because of the well-known rule that such matters should not be publicized]. The renowned Chabad researcher R' Yehoshua Mondshine, printed this article in his book Migdal Oz (Kfar Chabad, 1980, pp. 492-503), and he writes that he did not find even one copy with these rare leaves in any Israeli library. Only in the Lubavitch library in the US, two copies of these leaves exist and they differ one from another. See enclosed material.
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Autograph letter signed by Rabbi Mordechai Schneersohn. Vitebsk, Cheshvan 1885.
Recommendation to support Rabbi Chaim Elazar Chevroni, former head of the Nizhyn Yeshiva who at present is residing in Vitebsk and came upon difficult times.
The Chassid Rabbi Mordechai Schneersohn Av Beit Din of Vitebsk (died 1908), son of Rebbe Baruch Shalom Schneersohn of Lubavitch son of the Tzemach Tzedek. Served as Rabbi of Vitebsk, and was active as rabbi of the Chabad Chassidim in the city, his authority reached all corners of the city's Jewish quarter. Died on the 5th of Tishrei 1908. In a letter which he wrote after the death of Rabbi Mordechai, the Rebbe the Rashab requested that an important and fitting successor be appointed in Rabbi Mordechai's stead (see Igrot HaRashab Part 1 p. 407 and Ohelei Lubavitch, Vol. 3, Sivan-Tamuz 1995, p. 15, ibid his picture).
Leaf, 20.5 cm. 9 handwritten lines. Good-fair condition. Dampstains and wear. On verso are various penciled inscriptions "Melitza of R' M. Schneersohn".
Recommendation to support Rabbi Chaim Elazar Chevroni, former head of the Nizhyn Yeshiva who at present is residing in Vitebsk and came upon difficult times.
The Chassid Rabbi Mordechai Schneersohn Av Beit Din of Vitebsk (died 1908), son of Rebbe Baruch Shalom Schneersohn of Lubavitch son of the Tzemach Tzedek. Served as Rabbi of Vitebsk, and was active as rabbi of the Chabad Chassidim in the city, his authority reached all corners of the city's Jewish quarter. Died on the 5th of Tishrei 1908. In a letter which he wrote after the death of Rabbi Mordechai, the Rebbe the Rashab requested that an important and fitting successor be appointed in Rabbi Mordechai's stead (see Igrot HaRashab Part 1 p. 407 and Ohelei Lubavitch, Vol. 3, Sivan-Tamuz 1995, p. 15, ibid his picture).
Leaf, 20.5 cm. 9 handwritten lines. Good-fair condition. Dampstains and wear. On verso are various penciled inscriptions "Melitza of R' M. Schneersohn".
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Eight books by Chabad Rebbes and their disciples:
· Likutei Torah, Devarim and Shir HaShirim, by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Zhitomir, 1848. Printed by the grandsons of the Slavita rabbi. (The title page is partly lacking). First edition. Stefansky Chassidut no. 297.
· Torah Or, Likutei Amarim according to the order that they appear in the Torah weekly portions, and the Festivals, by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Zhitomir, [1862]. Printed by the grandsons of the Slavita rabbi. Second edition with additions. Stefansky Chassidut no. 612.
· Kuntress Perush HaMilot, Mahadura Batra of Perush HaMilot (glossary of words) in the siddur of the Ba'al HaTanya. Warsaw, 1867. First edition.
· Torat Chaim, homilies and explanations on the Torah weekly portions, letters by the Admor HaZaken, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Part 1, Bereshit-Chayei Sarah. Part 2, Toldot-VaYechi. Warsaw, 1866. Part 1 is a second edition, Part 2 is a first edition. Stefansky Chassidut 618. One of the two title pages of Part 1 is lacking.
· Ateret Rosh, on matters related to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and homilies on the subject of repentance, by the "middle" rebbe, Rebbe Dov Ber Schneerson of Lubavitch. "As printed in Kopys' in 1821". [Johannesburg] (Prussia), [c. 1860].
· Avodat HaLevi, homilies on the Torah by Rabbi Aharon HaLevi of Starasel'lye [disciple of Ba'al HaTanya]. [Lvov] Warsaw, 1842-1866. Parts 2-4 on Bamidbar and Devarim (Part 2 is bound after Parts 3-4). First edition.
Stefansky Chassidut 450-451.
· Shnei HaMe'orot, Chassidic articles by Rebbe Dov Ber Schneerson of Lubavitch. Lvov, [1882].
· Beit Aharon V'Hosafot, index for the Talmud and Midrashim according to the order of the Torah, by Rabbi Avraham Dov Lavat Av Beit Din of Nikolayev. Vilna, 1880. First edition. Signature and stamp of the author Rabbi Avraham Dov Lavat on the title page.
8 books. Size and condition vary.
· Likutei Torah, Devarim and Shir HaShirim, by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Zhitomir, 1848. Printed by the grandsons of the Slavita rabbi. (The title page is partly lacking). First edition. Stefansky Chassidut no. 297.
· Torah Or, Likutei Amarim according to the order that they appear in the Torah weekly portions, and the Festivals, by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Zhitomir, [1862]. Printed by the grandsons of the Slavita rabbi. Second edition with additions. Stefansky Chassidut no. 612.
· Kuntress Perush HaMilot, Mahadura Batra of Perush HaMilot (glossary of words) in the siddur of the Ba'al HaTanya. Warsaw, 1867. First edition.
· Torat Chaim, homilies and explanations on the Torah weekly portions, letters by the Admor HaZaken, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Part 1, Bereshit-Chayei Sarah. Part 2, Toldot-VaYechi. Warsaw, 1866. Part 1 is a second edition, Part 2 is a first edition. Stefansky Chassidut 618. One of the two title pages of Part 1 is lacking.
· Ateret Rosh, on matters related to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and homilies on the subject of repentance, by the "middle" rebbe, Rebbe Dov Ber Schneerson of Lubavitch. "As printed in Kopys' in 1821". [Johannesburg] (Prussia), [c. 1860].
· Avodat HaLevi, homilies on the Torah by Rabbi Aharon HaLevi of Starasel'lye [disciple of Ba'al HaTanya]. [Lvov] Warsaw, 1842-1866. Parts 2-4 on Bamidbar and Devarim (Part 2 is bound after Parts 3-4). First edition.
Stefansky Chassidut 450-451.
· Shnei HaMe'orot, Chassidic articles by Rebbe Dov Ber Schneerson of Lubavitch. Lvov, [1882].
· Beit Aharon V'Hosafot, index for the Talmud and Midrashim according to the order of the Torah, by Rabbi Avraham Dov Lavat Av Beit Din of Nikolayev. Vilna, 1880. First edition. Signature and stamp of the author Rabbi Avraham Dov Lavat on the title page.
8 books. Size and condition vary.
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14 Chabad books.
Among them: · Likutei Amarim Tanya, Hotza'at HaEleph. Brooklyn, NY, 11th of Nissan 1984. Edition no. 1000 of the Tanya. Ornate volume, at the end is an extensive bibliographic section of Tanya printings, pictures of title pages of previous editions and manuscripts of the Tanya. This edition was distributed by the Lubavitch Rebbe after the "farbrengen" (gathering) of the 11th of Nissan 1884 (the Rebbe's 82nd birthday) by means of 50 Kollel young men. · Likutei Amarim - Tanya. Vilna, 1900. Lacking Leaf 126, with handwritten replacement. · Seder HaTefilla, nusach Ha'Ari, with a commentary by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Parts 1-2. Warsaw, [1886]. · Siddur HaMe'ir LaAretz, prayers for the entire year according to nusach HaAri, with laws cited from the Shulchan Aruch of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Vilna, 1909. Large tear affecting text on two leaves. · Siddur Torah Or, prayers according to nusach HaAri. Shanghai, 1946. Lacking 26 leaves in the middle. Ownership inscription. · Various editions of the Tanya, etc.
14 books. Size and condition vary.
For a complete list, see Hebrew description.
Among them: · Likutei Amarim Tanya, Hotza'at HaEleph. Brooklyn, NY, 11th of Nissan 1984. Edition no. 1000 of the Tanya. Ornate volume, at the end is an extensive bibliographic section of Tanya printings, pictures of title pages of previous editions and manuscripts of the Tanya. This edition was distributed by the Lubavitch Rebbe after the "farbrengen" (gathering) of the 11th of Nissan 1884 (the Rebbe's 82nd birthday) by means of 50 Kollel young men. · Likutei Amarim - Tanya. Vilna, 1900. Lacking Leaf 126, with handwritten replacement. · Seder HaTefilla, nusach Ha'Ari, with a commentary by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Parts 1-2. Warsaw, [1886]. · Siddur HaMe'ir LaAretz, prayers for the entire year according to nusach HaAri, with laws cited from the Shulchan Aruch of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Vilna, 1909. Large tear affecting text on two leaves. · Siddur Torah Or, prayers according to nusach HaAri. Shanghai, 1946. Lacking 26 leaves in the middle. Ownership inscription. · Various editions of the Tanya, etc.
14 books. Size and condition vary.
For a complete list, see Hebrew description.
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Siddur Torah Or, prayers according to Nusach HaAri and following the rulings of Ba'al HaTanya, published by the worldwide Chabad Chassidism association. Brooklyn, [1941].
The well-known edition of Siddur Torah Or, edited by Rabbi Avraham David Lavat. Reputedly, the Rebbe the Rayatz gave this edition as a gift to his son-in-law, Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Lubavitch, the Chabad Rebbe, and he used it every day.
Later, more editions of Siddur Torah Or were printed but the 1941 edition has several variations from the others. For example, at the end of the 1941 edition, another section appears with Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur prayers containing piyyutim and the repetition of the Shatz (leader of the prayers) which seldom appear in a siddur, but rather in machzorim for the High Holidays.
[3], 5-233; [1], 37, 39-40 leaves. Lacking last leaf. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Old binding.
The well-known edition of Siddur Torah Or, edited by Rabbi Avraham David Lavat. Reputedly, the Rebbe the Rayatz gave this edition as a gift to his son-in-law, Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Lubavitch, the Chabad Rebbe, and he used it every day.
Later, more editions of Siddur Torah Or were printed but the 1941 edition has several variations from the others. For example, at the end of the 1941 edition, another section appears with Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur prayers containing piyyutim and the repetition of the Shatz (leader of the prayers) which seldom appear in a siddur, but rather in machzorim for the High Holidays.
[3], 5-233; [1], 37, 39-40 leaves. Lacking last leaf. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Old binding.
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Tikunei HaZohar, written by the Tana Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Lvov, [1791].
Copy of the first Amshinov Rebbes. On the title page and on the last leaf are stamps of Rabbi "Menachem Kalisz Av Beit Din of Amshinov". Ancient stamps on title page and on additional leaves: "J. D. Kalisz" - Stamp of his father, the "Admor HaZaken" Rabbi Ya'akov David Kalisz of Amshinov.
Rebbe Ya'akov David Kalisz (1814-1878, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 262-263), the first Amshinov Rebbe, called by his Chassidim "HaAdmor HaZaken". Eldest son of Rebbe Yitzchak of Warka. In his youth, he was appointed Rabbi of Hrubieszów, afterward Rabbi of Przysucha and later Rabbi of Ger (Góra Kalwaria), before Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter, author of Chiddushei HaRim began his tenure as Rabbi of Ger. He then relocated to Amshinov wherein he established his court and the name of his residence eventually became the name of his dynasty. He was a leading rebbe in Poland and collaborated with the author of Chiddushei HaRim in communal activities.
His son, Rebbe Menachem Kalisz (1860-1918, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol 3, pp. 81-82), succeeded his father as Amshinov Rebbe and Rabbi after his father's death at the age of 18. During his tenure, his court grew and hundreds of Chassidim accepted his authority. He continued his father's public and private charitable activities. He served as rebbe for exactly 40 years, from Parshat VaYishlach to Parshat VaYishlach. Upon his death, the Imrei Emet of Ger said that "We have lost one of the last of the Knesset HaGedola". His sons and grandsons are the current Amshinov rebbes.
An ancient signature appears on the leaf preceding the title page: "Moshe of Wyszogród", apparently, the tsaddik Rabbi Moshe of Wyszogród, a close disciple of the "Holy Jew" of Przysucha [see enclosed material].
Copy lacking 4 leaves. [16] leaves. 1-24, 29-32, 25-28, 33-132, 137-138 leaves (originally: [15], 139 leaves). Large open tear affecting text on Leaf 138 [with early restoration - with one of the Rebbe's stamps]. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Contemporary binding, most of which is missing (just the back of the binding remains).
Copy of the first Amshinov Rebbes. On the title page and on the last leaf are stamps of Rabbi "Menachem Kalisz Av Beit Din of Amshinov". Ancient stamps on title page and on additional leaves: "J. D. Kalisz" - Stamp of his father, the "Admor HaZaken" Rabbi Ya'akov David Kalisz of Amshinov.
Rebbe Ya'akov David Kalisz (1814-1878, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 262-263), the first Amshinov Rebbe, called by his Chassidim "HaAdmor HaZaken". Eldest son of Rebbe Yitzchak of Warka. In his youth, he was appointed Rabbi of Hrubieszów, afterward Rabbi of Przysucha and later Rabbi of Ger (Góra Kalwaria), before Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter, author of Chiddushei HaRim began his tenure as Rabbi of Ger. He then relocated to Amshinov wherein he established his court and the name of his residence eventually became the name of his dynasty. He was a leading rebbe in Poland and collaborated with the author of Chiddushei HaRim in communal activities.
His son, Rebbe Menachem Kalisz (1860-1918, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol 3, pp. 81-82), succeeded his father as Amshinov Rebbe and Rabbi after his father's death at the age of 18. During his tenure, his court grew and hundreds of Chassidim accepted his authority. He continued his father's public and private charitable activities. He served as rebbe for exactly 40 years, from Parshat VaYishlach to Parshat VaYishlach. Upon his death, the Imrei Emet of Ger said that "We have lost one of the last of the Knesset HaGedola". His sons and grandsons are the current Amshinov rebbes.
An ancient signature appears on the leaf preceding the title page: "Moshe of Wyszogród", apparently, the tsaddik Rabbi Moshe of Wyszogród, a close disciple of the "Holy Jew" of Przysucha [see enclosed material].
Copy lacking 4 leaves. [16] leaves. 1-24, 29-32, 25-28, 33-132, 137-138 leaves (originally: [15], 139 leaves). Large open tear affecting text on Leaf 138 [with early restoration - with one of the Rebbe's stamps]. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Contemporary binding, most of which is missing (just the back of the binding remains).
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Three books with stamps of the Lelov Rebbes:
1. Ma'ase Rokeach, Kabbalistic composition on the Mishnah by Rabbi Elazar Roke'ach. Mogilev, [1817]. Approbations of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv, etc. Copy on bluish paper. Stamps of Rebbe David Zvi Shlomo of Lelov (1844-1918), called R' Dovid'l, son of Rebbe Elazar Menachem Mendel Biderman of Lelov, the fourth Lelov Rebbe.
2. Chok L'Yisrael - Vayikra. Copy lacking at beginning and end. Unidentified edition, on bluish paper. Stamps of Rebbe David Zvi Shlomo of Lelov.
3. Chibat Yerushalayim, geography and history of the cities of the Holyland, the holy sites and graves of tsaddikim. By Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Horwitz. Jerusalem, 1905. Stamp [resembling handwriting]: "Alter son of R' Eliezer Menachem" - stamp of the Lelov Rebbe Alter Avraham Bezalel Neta Biderman (1862-1933), son of Rebbe Elazar Menachem Mendel Biderman of Lelov. At the outbreak of World War I, he traveled to Poland and settled in Sosnowiec, wherein he became known as the "Eretz Israel Rebbe".
3 books. Size and condition vary.
1. Ma'ase Rokeach, Kabbalistic composition on the Mishnah by Rabbi Elazar Roke'ach. Mogilev, [1817]. Approbations of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv, etc. Copy on bluish paper. Stamps of Rebbe David Zvi Shlomo of Lelov (1844-1918), called R' Dovid'l, son of Rebbe Elazar Menachem Mendel Biderman of Lelov, the fourth Lelov Rebbe.
2. Chok L'Yisrael - Vayikra. Copy lacking at beginning and end. Unidentified edition, on bluish paper. Stamps of Rebbe David Zvi Shlomo of Lelov.
3. Chibat Yerushalayim, geography and history of the cities of the Holyland, the holy sites and graves of tsaddikim. By Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Horwitz. Jerusalem, 1905. Stamp [resembling handwriting]: "Alter son of R' Eliezer Menachem" - stamp of the Lelov Rebbe Alter Avraham Bezalel Neta Biderman (1862-1933), son of Rebbe Elazar Menachem Mendel Biderman of Lelov. At the outbreak of World War I, he traveled to Poland and settled in Sosnowiec, wherein he became known as the "Eretz Israel Rebbe".
3 books. Size and condition vary.
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Regel Yeshara, Kabalistic ideas and topics in alphabetical order. By Rebbe Zvi Elimelech Av Beit Din of Dinow, author of Bnei Yissachar. Lemberg, [1858]. First edition.
On title-page signature of Rebbe "Yitzchak Wertheim of Bender J.W.R.B.". On the last page is the beginning of a handwritten micrographic drawing, with Chapter 1 and half of Chapter 2 of Tehillim.
The Bender Rebbe Yitzchak Wertheim (died 1911), grandson of Rebbe Aryeh Leib of Bender (Benderi) who was the brother of Rabbi Moshe Zvi of Savran, (their surname was Wertheim like their grandfather's name, the renowned Rabbi Shimshon Wertheimer of Vienna). Son-in-law of Rebbe Yosef of Radyvyliv (Radevil). Died in 1911 and three days after his death, the building of his Beit Midrash caught on fire. His book Be'erot HaMayim was published from his handwritten manuscript by Machon Beit Aharon V'Yisrael (Jerusalem, 1998). The Bender Rebbes were related to Ruzhyn and Sadigura dynasties.
47, [5] leaves. 24 cm. Part of the book is printed on blue paper. Good-fair condition. Worming. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 534.
On title-page signature of Rebbe "Yitzchak Wertheim of Bender J.W.R.B.". On the last page is the beginning of a handwritten micrographic drawing, with Chapter 1 and half of Chapter 2 of Tehillim.
The Bender Rebbe Yitzchak Wertheim (died 1911), grandson of Rebbe Aryeh Leib of Bender (Benderi) who was the brother of Rabbi Moshe Zvi of Savran, (their surname was Wertheim like their grandfather's name, the renowned Rabbi Shimshon Wertheimer of Vienna). Son-in-law of Rebbe Yosef of Radyvyliv (Radevil). Died in 1911 and three days after his death, the building of his Beit Midrash caught on fire. His book Be'erot HaMayim was published from his handwritten manuscript by Machon Beit Aharon V'Yisrael (Jerusalem, 1998). The Bender Rebbes were related to Ruzhyn and Sadigura dynasties.
47, [5] leaves. 24 cm. Part of the book is printed on blue paper. Good-fair condition. Worming. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 534.
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Divrei Shlomo, homiletics on the Torah, Halachah and Aggadah, by Rabbi Shlomo Shalem of Sofia. Frankfurt an der Oder (Amsterdam lettering). 1753. Grila Printing Press.
Stamps of Rebbe Nahum Duber Friedman of Sadigura - a stamp with his name and a "Minhat Shay" [gift] stamp. On the front endpaper is an inscription in his own handwriting: "This book belongs to Nachum Duber Friedman".
Rabbi Nachum Duber Friedman (died in 1883, Otzar HaRabbanim 15912), son of Rabbi Shalom Yosef (died 1851, son of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn) and son-in-law of his uncle Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov of Sadigura (1820-1883, also a son of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn). On the subject of the renowned important library of Rabbi Nachum Duber, see enclosed article of N. Ben Menachem, Areshet Vol. 1 p. 396. Rabbi Refael Neta Rabinowitz, author of Dikdukei Sofrim wrote in a letter about R' Nachum Duber "He has a very large library and asked me several questions about books and I saw that he knows a lot about books". Rabbi Nachum Duber once published a list of books he was seeking: "Anyone who owns these books, all or some of them, should contact me and write me the latest sales…I also purchase incomplete books…".
He had three stamps: The books he inherited from his father were stamped: "The estate of my forefathers". Those he purchased were stamped: "My paid acquisitions". The books he received from his Chassidim [or from the Chassidim of his father-in-law and uncle Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov Friedman of Sadigura] were stamped "Gift", like in this book. Some say that he had books in his library upon which he inscribed "Gift from a convert", gifts he received from converts who came to his father-in-law and uncle to request a tikun for their souls.
[2], 108, [3] leaves. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains. Title page has minor damages and restorations. Elaborate binding (leather spine and gilt decorations), worn and damaged.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Stamps of Rebbe Nahum Duber Friedman of Sadigura - a stamp with his name and a "Minhat Shay" [gift] stamp. On the front endpaper is an inscription in his own handwriting: "This book belongs to Nachum Duber Friedman".
Rabbi Nachum Duber Friedman (died in 1883, Otzar HaRabbanim 15912), son of Rabbi Shalom Yosef (died 1851, son of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn) and son-in-law of his uncle Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov of Sadigura (1820-1883, also a son of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn). On the subject of the renowned important library of Rabbi Nachum Duber, see enclosed article of N. Ben Menachem, Areshet Vol. 1 p. 396. Rabbi Refael Neta Rabinowitz, author of Dikdukei Sofrim wrote in a letter about R' Nachum Duber "He has a very large library and asked me several questions about books and I saw that he knows a lot about books". Rabbi Nachum Duber once published a list of books he was seeking: "Anyone who owns these books, all or some of them, should contact me and write me the latest sales…I also purchase incomplete books…".
He had three stamps: The books he inherited from his father were stamped: "The estate of my forefathers". Those he purchased were stamped: "My paid acquisitions". The books he received from his Chassidim [or from the Chassidim of his father-in-law and uncle Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov Friedman of Sadigura] were stamped "Gift", like in this book. Some say that he had books in his library upon which he inscribed "Gift from a convert", gifts he received from converts who came to his father-in-law and uncle to request a tikun for their souls.
[2], 108, [3] leaves. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains. Title page has minor damages and restorations. Elaborate binding (leather spine and gilt decorations), worn and damaged.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
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Chassidism - Manuscripts, Signatures and Glosses
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Shulchan Aruch, Even HaEzer and Choshen Mishpat, with the rulings of Rabbi Gur Aryeh ha-Levi Finzi. Mantua, [1723]. Printed by Yitzchak Yare and Ya'akov Chaver Tov. Separate title page for each part.
Handwritten ownersfhip inscription on the first title page: "R' Moshe of Pikov". Apparently, this copy belonged to the Chassidic tsaddik Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua of Pikov [Rabbi Moshe Pikover, Otzar HaRabbanim 15021], son of Rabbi Yisrael of Pikov, son of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv. Succeeded his father (died in 1818) as Rabbi of Pikov.
On the margin of the title page is another ownership inscriptions: "Rachel daughter of the Rabbi of Koden". Apparently, she was the granddaughter of Rabbi Moshe of Pikov, the daughter of his son-in-law Rabbi Eliezer Liber of Koden (Lithuania). See enclosed material.
Erased ancient signature at the top of the title page: "---Moshe - Kislev --- 1764[?]".
On the back endpaper is an ownership inscriptions: "Wednesday, Parshat Shelach 1793 here in Jalowka [Poland], with an undeciphered curly signature.
88; [1], 90-268, [1] leaves. 25.5 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Contemporary binding with worming and wear, without spine.
Handwritten ownersfhip inscription on the first title page: "R' Moshe of Pikov". Apparently, this copy belonged to the Chassidic tsaddik Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua of Pikov [Rabbi Moshe Pikover, Otzar HaRabbanim 15021], son of Rabbi Yisrael of Pikov, son of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv. Succeeded his father (died in 1818) as Rabbi of Pikov.
On the margin of the title page is another ownership inscriptions: "Rachel daughter of the Rabbi of Koden". Apparently, she was the granddaughter of Rabbi Moshe of Pikov, the daughter of his son-in-law Rabbi Eliezer Liber of Koden (Lithuania). See enclosed material.
Erased ancient signature at the top of the title page: "---Moshe - Kislev --- 1764[?]".
On the back endpaper is an ownership inscriptions: "Wednesday, Parshat Shelach 1793 here in Jalowka [Poland], with an undeciphered curly signature.
88; [1], 90-268, [1] leaves. 25.5 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Contemporary binding with worming and wear, without spine.
Category
Chassidism - Manuscripts, Signatures and Glosses
Catalogue
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $1,000
Unsold
Darkei Moshe, Yoreh De'ah. By Rabbi Moshe Isserles - the Rama. With Orach Mishor glosses, by Rabbi Yochanan of Kremenets. Sulzbach, [1692]. First edition.
On the title page is a stamp of Rabbi "Ya'akov son of R' A. Landau". On Leaf 30/1 is a long scholarly gloss in the handwriting of Rabbi Ya'akov [see enclosed photocopy for comparison] and another two short glosses on other leaves.
Rabbi Ya'akov Landau of Jeżów-Ciechanów (1834-1894), youngest son of Rebbe Avraham Landau of Ciechanów (1784-1875), displayed special aptitude and magnanimous refinement from a young age. His father loved him dearly and always called him an iluy (genius). [Rebbe Avraham had four sons and would praise each for his special attributes: Rabbi Ze'ev Wolf for his wisdom, Rabbi Dov Berish for his piety, Rabbi Refael, a complete tsaddik and Rabbi Ya'akov an ilui. Eulogizing his wife the Rebbetzin, Rabbi Avraham of Ciechanów referred to his four sons and said: "In Gan Eden, a chair of four legs is awaiting you…"]. Rabbi Ya'akov was exceptional in his simplicity and good heart. He was humble and enveloped in the world of Torah study. A leading Chassid of the Kotzk Rebbe and the author of Chiddushei HaRim of Ger.
Served in the Nasielsk, Ciechanów and Jeżów rabbinates. In the last seven years in the lifetime of his father, the Zechuta D'Avraham, the leadership of his Chassidim in conjunction with his duties in the rabbinate became a heavy burden for his father, the Rebbe. Hence, Rabbi Avraham resigned from the rabbinate and summoned his beloved son Rabbi Ya'akov to replace him as Av Beit Din of Ciechanów. [Out of respect for his father, Rabbi Ya'akov was called the Rabbi's deputy]. After his father's death, he relocated to Jeżów (near Lodz) to serve there as Av Beit Din and Rebbe and submitted to the authority of his eldest brother Rabbe Ze'ev Wolf of Stryków, who led his court according the Kotzk school. After the death of his brother of Stryków, Rabbi Ya'akov started serving as Rebbe in Jeżów and until today is known as "R' Yankele Jezower" [Rebbe Ya'akov of Jeżów].
In 1890, he first traveled to Eretz Israel and in 1893, again ascended to Jerusalem to settle there but due to family circumstances returned to Poland. He died there in Tevet 1894 and was buried in the burial site of the Ciechanów rebbes in the Warsaw cemetery.
[2], 106 leaves. 33 cm. Low-quality paper. Fair condition, tears and stains. Candle-wax stains. Cutoff glosses. New binding.
On the title page is a stamp of Rabbi "Ya'akov son of R' A. Landau". On Leaf 30/1 is a long scholarly gloss in the handwriting of Rabbi Ya'akov [see enclosed photocopy for comparison] and another two short glosses on other leaves.
Rabbi Ya'akov Landau of Jeżów-Ciechanów (1834-1894), youngest son of Rebbe Avraham Landau of Ciechanów (1784-1875), displayed special aptitude and magnanimous refinement from a young age. His father loved him dearly and always called him an iluy (genius). [Rebbe Avraham had four sons and would praise each for his special attributes: Rabbi Ze'ev Wolf for his wisdom, Rabbi Dov Berish for his piety, Rabbi Refael, a complete tsaddik and Rabbi Ya'akov an ilui. Eulogizing his wife the Rebbetzin, Rabbi Avraham of Ciechanów referred to his four sons and said: "In Gan Eden, a chair of four legs is awaiting you…"]. Rabbi Ya'akov was exceptional in his simplicity and good heart. He was humble and enveloped in the world of Torah study. A leading Chassid of the Kotzk Rebbe and the author of Chiddushei HaRim of Ger.
Served in the Nasielsk, Ciechanów and Jeżów rabbinates. In the last seven years in the lifetime of his father, the Zechuta D'Avraham, the leadership of his Chassidim in conjunction with his duties in the rabbinate became a heavy burden for his father, the Rebbe. Hence, Rabbi Avraham resigned from the rabbinate and summoned his beloved son Rabbi Ya'akov to replace him as Av Beit Din of Ciechanów. [Out of respect for his father, Rabbi Ya'akov was called the Rabbi's deputy]. After his father's death, he relocated to Jeżów (near Lodz) to serve there as Av Beit Din and Rebbe and submitted to the authority of his eldest brother Rabbe Ze'ev Wolf of Stryków, who led his court according the Kotzk school. After the death of his brother of Stryków, Rabbi Ya'akov started serving as Rebbe in Jeżów and until today is known as "R' Yankele Jezower" [Rebbe Ya'akov of Jeżów].
In 1890, he first traveled to Eretz Israel and in 1893, again ascended to Jerusalem to settle there but due to family circumstances returned to Poland. He died there in Tevet 1894 and was buried in the burial site of the Ciechanów rebbes in the Warsaw cemetery.
[2], 106 leaves. 33 cm. Low-quality paper. Fair condition, tears and stains. Candle-wax stains. Cutoff glosses. New binding.
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Chassidism - Manuscripts, Signatures and Glosses
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