Sidduro Shel Shabbat, Parts I & II, regarding the holiness of Shabbat according to Kabbalistic and Chassidic teachings, and Halachic responsa, by Rebbe Chaim of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi). Mogilev, [1813]. First edition.
The author: Rebbe Chaim Tyrer of Czernowitz (ca. 1740-1818) was a Chassidic leader, disciple of the Maggid of Zolochiv, and served as rabbi of Mogilev, Botoşani, Kishinev (Chișinău) and Czernowitz. He had the reputation of a holy man, and wondrous tales about him abound. According to Chassidic tradition, after his immersion before Shabbat, his form would allegedly change and he would grow taller by a handbreadth. Near the end of his life, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed in 1813, where he composed Shaar HaTefilla and was later buried. His fundamental works Sidduro shel Shabbat, Shaar HaTefilla and Be'er Mayim Chaim are unique for their clarity and conviction, as well as the enthusiastic Chassidic emotion which they exude. His books were disseminated and published in many editions and are considered foundations of Chassidic teachings.
This book is the only one printed in the lifetime of the author, before he travelled to Eretz Israel. The book was accepted as a basic Chassidic work, and until today lectures based on it are presented regularly. Chassidim of all times had regular classes on it in preparation for Shabbat, as the author writes in his preface.
This book became well-known and accepted as soon as it was published. R. Mordechai of Kremenets (son of the Maggid of Zolochiv) writes in his approbation for Shaar HaTefilla: "And he already has a reputation from his book Sidduro shel Shabbat, an awesome volume…, whoever studies it enjoys it immensely". R. Yehoshua of Ostrów praised the book: "The holy words of Rabbeinu entice every single Jew to serve G-d" (Or Yekarot by R. Sh. Ch. Porush, II, 175).
The title pages and margins of the books contain many signatures handwritten by R. Yechiel Zev Rabbi of Tyczyn and his father R. Dov Berish Rabbi of Santov (Abaújszántó), and additional signatures. The front endpaper contains a long list of Torah thoughts on Parashat Toldot, handwritten and signed by R. Yechiel Rabbi of Tyczyn, entitled: "Torah thoughts by my father R. Dov Berish". The list is signed and dated at the end: "The words of one who writes with a broken heart, today Wednesday, VaYetze, Kislev 9 [November 17, 1847], Yechiel Zev son of R. Dov Berish, here in Tyczyn".
R. Yechiel Michel Zev Darlich (1810-1888) served as rabbi of Tyczyn (Galicia) for around fifty years. Regarding him and his family, see: Encyclopedia of Chachmei Galicia (I, pp. 839-840). This encyclopedia does not make any mention of his father R. Dov Berish Rabbi of Santov.
Tyczyn was a prominent Chassidic town in Galicia, Rzeszów and Tarnów region. The cemetery of this town hosts the grave of R. Eliezer Lipman father of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and R. Zusha of Anipoli, who lived in one of the villages near Tyczyn.
[4], 70, 70-108; [1], 2-12 leaves; 64 leaves. Copy lacking 3 leaves (title page of part I, first leaf of the preface and last leaf of part I with "Words of the copyist and editor" and errata. Originally: [6], 70, 70-108, [1] leaves; [1], 2-12, 64 leaves). 19.5 cm, greenish paper. Wide margins. Condition varies - good-fair. Wear and stains. Slight worming. Torn binding, missing one board.
The four leaves at the end of part II (conclusion and indexes) are very scarce, and do not appear in many copies.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 422.

Sefer Ahavat Shalom, Chassidic discourses on the weekly Torah portion, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager of Kosiv - founder of the Vizhnitz and Kosiv Chassidic dynasties. Lviv, [1833]. First edition.
Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager (1768-1826, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, 98), was the son of R. Yaakov Koppel Chassid, cantor in the beit Knesset of the Baal Shem Tov and member of his inner circle of disciples. He was the disciple of the early Chassidic masters R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and R. Tzvi Hirsch of Nadvorna. In 1802, after the passing of R. Tzvi Hirsch of Nadvorna, he began to lead his own community.
In the introduction, the author’s son-in-law, R. Gershon of Rodzol, writes that much of his father-in-law’s teachings are focused on three matters: "The holiness of Shabbat… giving charity… and Shemirat Habrit…". This book was written by his disciple R. Chaim Nata of Leoncin, who writes in his introduction: "I heard these teachings from him on Friday nights and during the Shabbat morning meal, as well as when he would take leave of his visitors while discussing halacha, as well as bits and pieces that I heard during Seuda Shlishit… and I elaborated on these thoughts in my own words…when I was unsure of the proper intent… I intentionally used language which is open to interpretation, and each reader can use his own judgement…".
The title page contains the ownership stamp: "Yaakov Shmukler, rabbi of Botoshun" [rabbi of Botosani during 1940-1964, and son-in-law of Rebbe Eliezer Zev Marilus].
[4], 130 leaves. Final page is missing (originally: [4], 131 leaves). Leaf 130 is torn on the upper margin, with damage to text. 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Early binding with leather spine; damaged.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 18. The title page states that the volume was published in Lviv, 1802, but this is a forgery. See: Avraham Yaari, The Printing Press of Rabbanit Yehudit Rosanes in Lviv, Kiryat Sefer (17, 1940, p. 107).

Likutei Moharan, by R. Nachman of Breslov. [Lemberg or Zhokvka, ca. 1850].
The title page contains ownership inscriptions: "This Likutei Moharan belongs to my father the great Torah scholar R. Aharon David Deutsch, rabbi of the esteemed community of Yarmat (Balassagyarmat). His disciple Yehoshua…"; and a faded stamp of his son R. Yosef Yisrael Deutsch. On the front endpaper and on the verso of the title page, stamps of his grandson R. "Chaim Aharon David Deutsch son of R. Yosef Yisrael Deutsch Rabbi of Yarmat".
R. Aharon David Deutsch (1813-1878), author of Goren David, was a close disciple of the Chatam Sofer, who praised his fear of G-d and the power of his prayers. On another occasion, the Chatam Sofer pronounced R. Aharon David ready to merit the World to Come. The Ktav Sofer would greet him in Shabbat attire whenever he visited Pressburg. He served as rabbi of Sebeș from 1846, and from 1851, served in the Balassagyarmat rabbinate for 27 years (see HaChatam Sofer V'Talmidav, pp. 49-52). His son R. Yosef Yisrael Deutsch (1845-1927), author of Ben Gorni and disciple of the Ktav Sofer, served as rabbi of Szendrő and succeeded his father from 1878 in the Balassagyarmat rabbinate. His grandson R. Chaim Aharon David succeeded them as rabbi of Balassagyarmat.
[1], 81; [1], 29 leaves. The last leaf appears twice. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Tears and wear to the title page, repaired with paper. Old binding. The front cover and spine are partially detached.
Segulah book - In Chayei Moharan (section 355), R. Nathan of Breslov quotes his teacher R. Nachman, who stated that even just having his books in the house is of great benefit, especially for safeguarding one's wealth.