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![Tractate Avot DeRabbi Natan, with the Binyan Yehoshua commentary, by R. Yehoshua Falk of Lissa. Dyhernfurth, [1788]. Only edi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/317.jpg "Avot DeRabbi Natan - Dyhernfurth, 1788 - Copy of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKo")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $45,000
Unsold
Tractate Avot DeRabbi Natan, with the Binyan Yehoshua commentary, by R. Yehoshua Falk of Lissa. Dyhernfurth, [1788]. Only edition.
Copy of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen "Mesharet" of Rimanov. In the margin of the title page, inscription attesting that "This Binyan Yehoshua belongs to the renowned rabbi and Chassid, R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov". Close to the printer's device, a handwritten signature: "Tzvi Hirsh", which was identified with certainty as the signature of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov (see enclosed expert's report, and see his established signatures for comparison).
At the top and bottom of the title page, signatures: "Tzvi Hirsh Dubetzker", faithful attendant of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen "Mesharet" of Rimanov (1778-1846), a leading Chassidic Tzadik, holy man and wonder worker, close disciple and successor of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Rimanov. R. Meir of Premishlan dubbed him "the Avraham Avinu of the generation", and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin attested that whoever saw him "knew that he had seen the Divine Presence".
R. Tzvi Hirsh was orphaned in his childhood, and after working for several years as an apprentice to a tailor, he met R. Avraham Moshe of Pshevorsk, became attached to him, and abandoned all worldly matters, to engage himself completely in Torah study and worship of G-d. He later travelled to Fristik, to the study hall of R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, one of the most prominent Chassidic leaders. There, he cleaved to his teacher passionately, and never left him. Reputedly, when R. Tzvi Hirsh first came to study under R. Menachem Mendel, he once made his bed for him. The next morning, when R. Menachem Mendel rose, he asked who had made his bed, and declared: "Whoever made my bed last night should continue doing so in the future". Since that day, R. Tzvi Hirsh became the personal attendant of R. Menachem Mendel in all matters, earning him the appellation of "Mesharet" (=servant). The Divrei Shmuel Rebbe of Slonim stated: "From attending to the Tzaddik, he elevated himself to the level of Heavenly angels" (Beit Deli, 2009 edition, p. 10). Prior to his passing, R. Menachem Mendel instructed his disciples to follow R. Tzvi Hirsh after his demise, rather than his son R. Natan Leib (who was also a prominent Tzaddik). After his teacher's passing in 1815, R. Tzvi Hirsh frequented the court of Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz, and only after the latter's passing in 1827, did he begin leading his own court.
R. Tzvi Hirsh is renowned as an exceptionally devoted worshipper of G-d, for the sublime levels he reached, the Divine Inspiration he benefitted from and the wonders he performed. He was primarily famous for his passionate prayers, which were completely divested of physicality, with a powerful, mighty voice which resounded to a distance. Many stories are retold of his exceptional concentration while praying, to the extent of losing all physical sensations, feeling neither heat nor cold, not knowing what he was doing and where he was. He was also renowned for his charitability, sometimes to the point of incurring debts for charity purposes. Likewise, he was reputed for the power of his blessings, with which he brought about salvations. R. Tzvi Hirsh was a Kohen, and he believed in the power of his blessings, as he once attested in tears: "I am occupied all day with blessing the Jewish people with love" (Mevaser Tov, Kamelhar).
Many great Chassidic leaders would frequent his court, to observe his worship of G-d, hear his Torah teachings, and cleave to him ardently. These include the Divrei Chaim Rebbe of Sanz and his son Rebbe Yechezkel of Shinova, Rebbe Eliezer of Dzikov, R. Asher Yeshaya of Ropshitz and the "Saraf" Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel of Mogelnitza. Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who was the mechutan of R. Tzvi Hirsh, once told the "Saraf" of Mogelnitza that he should "travel to him, to gaze intently at his countenance, and know that he has seen the Divine Presence" (Be'erot HaMayim). The sons of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin described him as a "Tzaddik, foundation of the world". Rebbe Meir of Premishlan dubbed him "the Avraham Avinu of our generation". His disciple Rebbe Yechezkel of Shinova attested that R. Tzvi Hirsh once declared "that he only says Torah that is placed in his mouth from Heaven". Reputedly, at the time of his passing, a pillar of fire rose over his home, and lit up all the neighboring villages, to the point that it appeared to the locals that Rimanov was going up in flames. This pillar of fire remained until after his burial (close to the gravesite of his teacher R. Menachem Mendel).
R. Tzvi Hirsh Dubetzker was the faithful attendant of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov, and very attached to him. He was also close to Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who mentions him in a letter he wrote after the passing of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov (see Ner Yisrael, IV, pp. 105-106).
This book later became part of the library of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, and his stamps appear on the title page: "Nachum Dov Ber Friedman" -"Minchat Shai". The front endpaper bears a bookplate of the "Library of R. Nachum Dov Friedman of Sadagura". Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, (1843/1844-1883), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. He was the son of Rebbe Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. R. Nachum Dov Ber was known as a prominent collector of manuscripts and valuable books (see: Dovid Asaf, Derech HaMalchut, p. 454, note 34). R. Yehuda Leibush Landau Rabbi of Sadigura, describes him and his notable library in his preface to his book Yad Yehuda on Yoreh De'ah: "And when I came to Sadagura, I found what I love in the home of my relative, of distinguished lineage, R. Nachum Dov, who owns a collection of valuable books from early authors, which is unrivaled in glory and splendor". R. Nachum Dov used several types of stamps in his library. Books inherited from his father were stamped "Nachalat Avotai" (family inheritance), books he purchased were stamped "Kinyan Kaspi" (my acquisition), while books he received as a gift were stamped "Minchat Shai" (gift - as this book).
[2], 24, 24-29; 9; 9 leaves. 31.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Minor tears to margins of title page and several other leaves, not affecting text. Marginal inscriptions in ink to several leaves. Old binding, detached.
Expert report enclosed, authenticating the signature as that of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov.
Copy of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen "Mesharet" of Rimanov. In the margin of the title page, inscription attesting that "This Binyan Yehoshua belongs to the renowned rabbi and Chassid, R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov". Close to the printer's device, a handwritten signature: "Tzvi Hirsh", which was identified with certainty as the signature of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov (see enclosed expert's report, and see his established signatures for comparison).
At the top and bottom of the title page, signatures: "Tzvi Hirsh Dubetzker", faithful attendant of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen "Mesharet" of Rimanov (1778-1846), a leading Chassidic Tzadik, holy man and wonder worker, close disciple and successor of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Rimanov. R. Meir of Premishlan dubbed him "the Avraham Avinu of the generation", and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin attested that whoever saw him "knew that he had seen the Divine Presence".
R. Tzvi Hirsh was orphaned in his childhood, and after working for several years as an apprentice to a tailor, he met R. Avraham Moshe of Pshevorsk, became attached to him, and abandoned all worldly matters, to engage himself completely in Torah study and worship of G-d. He later travelled to Fristik, to the study hall of R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, one of the most prominent Chassidic leaders. There, he cleaved to his teacher passionately, and never left him. Reputedly, when R. Tzvi Hirsh first came to study under R. Menachem Mendel, he once made his bed for him. The next morning, when R. Menachem Mendel rose, he asked who had made his bed, and declared: "Whoever made my bed last night should continue doing so in the future". Since that day, R. Tzvi Hirsh became the personal attendant of R. Menachem Mendel in all matters, earning him the appellation of "Mesharet" (=servant). The Divrei Shmuel Rebbe of Slonim stated: "From attending to the Tzaddik, he elevated himself to the level of Heavenly angels" (Beit Deli, 2009 edition, p. 10). Prior to his passing, R. Menachem Mendel instructed his disciples to follow R. Tzvi Hirsh after his demise, rather than his son R. Natan Leib (who was also a prominent Tzaddik). After his teacher's passing in 1815, R. Tzvi Hirsh frequented the court of Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz, and only after the latter's passing in 1827, did he begin leading his own court.
R. Tzvi Hirsh is renowned as an exceptionally devoted worshipper of G-d, for the sublime levels he reached, the Divine Inspiration he benefitted from and the wonders he performed. He was primarily famous for his passionate prayers, which were completely divested of physicality, with a powerful, mighty voice which resounded to a distance. Many stories are retold of his exceptional concentration while praying, to the extent of losing all physical sensations, feeling neither heat nor cold, not knowing what he was doing and where he was. He was also renowned for his charitability, sometimes to the point of incurring debts for charity purposes. Likewise, he was reputed for the power of his blessings, with which he brought about salvations. R. Tzvi Hirsh was a Kohen, and he believed in the power of his blessings, as he once attested in tears: "I am occupied all day with blessing the Jewish people with love" (Mevaser Tov, Kamelhar).
Many great Chassidic leaders would frequent his court, to observe his worship of G-d, hear his Torah teachings, and cleave to him ardently. These include the Divrei Chaim Rebbe of Sanz and his son Rebbe Yechezkel of Shinova, Rebbe Eliezer of Dzikov, R. Asher Yeshaya of Ropshitz and the "Saraf" Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel of Mogelnitza. Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who was the mechutan of R. Tzvi Hirsh, once told the "Saraf" of Mogelnitza that he should "travel to him, to gaze intently at his countenance, and know that he has seen the Divine Presence" (Be'erot HaMayim). The sons of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin described him as a "Tzaddik, foundation of the world". Rebbe Meir of Premishlan dubbed him "the Avraham Avinu of our generation". His disciple Rebbe Yechezkel of Shinova attested that R. Tzvi Hirsh once declared "that he only says Torah that is placed in his mouth from Heaven". Reputedly, at the time of his passing, a pillar of fire rose over his home, and lit up all the neighboring villages, to the point that it appeared to the locals that Rimanov was going up in flames. This pillar of fire remained until after his burial (close to the gravesite of his teacher R. Menachem Mendel).
R. Tzvi Hirsh Dubetzker was the faithful attendant of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov, and very attached to him. He was also close to Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who mentions him in a letter he wrote after the passing of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov (see Ner Yisrael, IV, pp. 105-106).
This book later became part of the library of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, and his stamps appear on the title page: "Nachum Dov Ber Friedman" -"Minchat Shai". The front endpaper bears a bookplate of the "Library of R. Nachum Dov Friedman of Sadagura". Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, (1843/1844-1883), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. He was the son of Rebbe Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. R. Nachum Dov Ber was known as a prominent collector of manuscripts and valuable books (see: Dovid Asaf, Derech HaMalchut, p. 454, note 34). R. Yehuda Leibush Landau Rabbi of Sadigura, describes him and his notable library in his preface to his book Yad Yehuda on Yoreh De'ah: "And when I came to Sadagura, I found what I love in the home of my relative, of distinguished lineage, R. Nachum Dov, who owns a collection of valuable books from early authors, which is unrivaled in glory and splendor". R. Nachum Dov used several types of stamps in his library. Books inherited from his father were stamped "Nachalat Avotai" (family inheritance), books he purchased were stamped "Kinyan Kaspi" (my acquisition), while books he received as a gift were stamped "Minchat Shai" (gift - as this book).
[2], 24, 24-29; 9; 9 leaves. 31.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Minor tears to margins of title page and several other leaves, not affecting text. Marginal inscriptions in ink to several leaves. Old binding, detached.
Expert report enclosed, authenticating the signature as that of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov.
Category
Chassidism - Important Ownership, Signatures and Dedications
Catalogue
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $12,000
Unsold
Olelot Efraim, homilies for festivals and ethics, by R. Efraim of Luntschitz (Łęczyca). Zhovkva, 1763. The word "Amsterdam" is emphasized on the title page.
Ownership inscription at the top of the title page: "G-d granted me, Yitzchak Meir" - Signature of R. Yitzchak Meir Alter, the first Rebbe of Ger, author of Chiddushei HaRim (1799-1866, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut II, pp. 413-423). A foremost scholar in Torah and Chassidism in his times and a leader of Polish Jewry. He was born following the blessing of the Maggid of Kozhnitz (who foretold that he would "illuminate the world with Torah"), and was nurtured and raised in his home, becoming his close disciple. At the age of 13, he moved to his father-in-law's house in Warsaw, where he learned under R. Aryeh Leib Zuenz and gained fame throughout Poland as "the prodigy from Warsaw". After the passing of the Maggid of Kozhnitz, he became one of the primary disciples of R. Simcha Bunim of Pshische. With the latter's passing, a number of Chassidim wished to appoint him successor, but R. Yitzchak Meir gave deference to R. Menachem Mendel of Kotzk, influencing most of the Chassidim to follow the Rebbe of Kotzk. He became the most outstanding personage in the Kotzker court, eventually becoming the Rebbe's brother-in-law. In 1859, R. Yitzchak Meir was appointed the Kotzker Rebbe's successor and moved to nearby Gur (Góra Kalwaria), establishing the Ger Chassidic court and serving in its rabbinate. During his seven-year tenure, his court blossomed and thousands became his followers. Besides his exceptional piety, he was venerated as an outstanding Torah scholar and wrote many responsa on Halacha and Aggada named Chiddushei HaRim (acronym of R. Yitzchak Meir), a title he became known by. His books were highly lauded and expose his sharpness and exceptional Torah proficiency. He has maintained friendly ties with all the leading Torah scholars of his times, including those who opposed Chassidism. Among them were R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, R. Yitzchak of Warka, R. Akiva Eiger, R. Yaakov of Lissa (Leszno) the Netivot, Rabbi Eizel Charif, R. Shlomo Kluger and others. He led Polish Jewry and firmly stood his ground on many public issues. He publicly supported the Polish revolution in 1830, and after it failed, was forced to flee to Lviv (which was at the time under Austrian rule). He was also known for his valiant struggle against the "Dress Decree" in 1846-1851. Following his orders to resist the decree, he was imprisoned but wide public protest forced the government to release him and cancel the decree. After his death, R. Chanoch Henich HaKohen of Alexander succeeded him for a short while, and with his passing four years later, a grandson of the Chiddushei Harim, R. Yehuda Aryeh Leib Alter, author of Sfat Emet was appointed the second rebbe of the Ger dynasty.
[23], 3-40, [34] leaves. Mispagination. 34 cm. Fair condition. Wear and worming to the text and margins, professionally restored with paper. New, ornamented and elegant leather binding, placed in a matching leather-covered slipcase
Ownership inscription at the top of the title page: "G-d granted me, Yitzchak Meir" - Signature of R. Yitzchak Meir Alter, the first Rebbe of Ger, author of Chiddushei HaRim (1799-1866, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut II, pp. 413-423). A foremost scholar in Torah and Chassidism in his times and a leader of Polish Jewry. He was born following the blessing of the Maggid of Kozhnitz (who foretold that he would "illuminate the world with Torah"), and was nurtured and raised in his home, becoming his close disciple. At the age of 13, he moved to his father-in-law's house in Warsaw, where he learned under R. Aryeh Leib Zuenz and gained fame throughout Poland as "the prodigy from Warsaw". After the passing of the Maggid of Kozhnitz, he became one of the primary disciples of R. Simcha Bunim of Pshische. With the latter's passing, a number of Chassidim wished to appoint him successor, but R. Yitzchak Meir gave deference to R. Menachem Mendel of Kotzk, influencing most of the Chassidim to follow the Rebbe of Kotzk. He became the most outstanding personage in the Kotzker court, eventually becoming the Rebbe's brother-in-law. In 1859, R. Yitzchak Meir was appointed the Kotzker Rebbe's successor and moved to nearby Gur (Góra Kalwaria), establishing the Ger Chassidic court and serving in its rabbinate. During his seven-year tenure, his court blossomed and thousands became his followers. Besides his exceptional piety, he was venerated as an outstanding Torah scholar and wrote many responsa on Halacha and Aggada named Chiddushei HaRim (acronym of R. Yitzchak Meir), a title he became known by. His books were highly lauded and expose his sharpness and exceptional Torah proficiency. He has maintained friendly ties with all the leading Torah scholars of his times, including those who opposed Chassidism. Among them were R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, R. Yitzchak of Warka, R. Akiva Eiger, R. Yaakov of Lissa (Leszno) the Netivot, Rabbi Eizel Charif, R. Shlomo Kluger and others. He led Polish Jewry and firmly stood his ground on many public issues. He publicly supported the Polish revolution in 1830, and after it failed, was forced to flee to Lviv (which was at the time under Austrian rule). He was also known for his valiant struggle against the "Dress Decree" in 1846-1851. Following his orders to resist the decree, he was imprisoned but wide public protest forced the government to release him and cancel the decree. After his death, R. Chanoch Henich HaKohen of Alexander succeeded him for a short while, and with his passing four years later, a grandson of the Chiddushei Harim, R. Yehuda Aryeh Leib Alter, author of Sfat Emet was appointed the second rebbe of the Ger dynasty.
[23], 3-40, [34] leaves. Mispagination. 34 cm. Fair condition. Wear and worming to the text and margins, professionally restored with paper. New, ornamented and elegant leather binding, placed in a matching leather-covered slipcase
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Chassidism - Important Ownership, Signatures and Dedications
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![Shoshan Sodot, various kabbalistic topics, by R. Moshe son of R. Yaakov HaGoleh MiKiev (exiled from Kiev). Korets, [1784]. Fi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/319_1.jpg "Shoshan Sodot - Korets, 1784 - First Edition - Copy of Rebbe Meshulam")
![Shoshan Sodot, various kabbalistic topics, by R. Moshe son of R. Yaakov HaGoleh MiKiev (exiled from Kiev). Korets, [1784]. Fi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/319_2.jpg "Shoshan Sodot - Korets, 1784 - First Edition - Copy of Rebbe Meshulam")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,750
Including buyer's premium
Shoshan Sodot, various kabbalistic topics, by R. Moshe son of R. Yaakov HaGoleh MiKiev (exiled from Kiev). Korets, [1784]. First edition.
The Shoshan Sodot composition originally comprised (in the manuscripts) 656 secrets on various topics. This is alluded to in the name of the book - Shoshan, which has the numeric value of 656. Only 463 secrets thereof were printed in this book (secrets 464-656 are commentaries to Sefer Yetzira, and were published in the Korets 1779 edition of Sefer Yetzira). The title page presents the lineage of the author: "And he was a disciple of the Ramban", though in truth, the author was R. Moshe son of R. Yaakov HaGoleh MiKiev (1449-1520?), who lived in Lithuania, Kiev, and Crimea. In 1495, the Jews were expelled from Kiev, and R. Moshe went into exile, thus his name "HaGoleh MiKiev" (regarding the book and its author, see: Chida, Shem HaGedolim, Maarechet Sefarim, Shin, section 43; Chaim Lieberman, Sinai, 68, pp. 182-187).
Ownership inscriptions on the title page: "Belongs to R. Zusia son of the rabbi of Apta"; "Belongs to the groom R. Shmuel son of R. Meshulam Zusia grandson of the rabbi of Apta…". Signature on p. 77a (on a piece of paper pasted on): "Yechiel Baruch son of R. Yosef Yitzchak" (with reference to this signature on the title page: "See signature on p. 77").
Many glosses in neat Ashkenazi script. We were unable to identify the author of the glosses.
Rebbe Meshulam Zusia Heshel of Zinkov (1815-1864), son of Rebbe Yitzchak Meir of Zinkov and grandson of the Ohev Yisrael of Apta. He was appointed rebbe in 1855. In 1863, he published Ohev Yisrael, his illustrious grandfather's book, with his glosses and foreword, in which he relates of his grandfather's affection for him. During his tenure, the number of Chassidim frequenting his court grew exponentially. He began the construction of the new Beit Midrash in Zinkov and promised that "whoever would touch the door handle of the Beit Midrash will merit salvation in all he wishes".
Rebbe Shmuel of Krilovitz (Murovani Kurylivtsi; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 762), son-in-law of Rebbe Avraham Twersky of Trisk (author of Magen Avraham on the Torah). Already in his father's lifetime, he was appointed Rebbe of Krilovitz, Podolia. Reputedly, the landlord of the town Zusia, grandson of the rabbi"; "The Shoshan Sodot belongs to the Torah scholar R. Shmuel son of R. Meshulam specifically invited him to settle in Krilovitz, hoping that it would become a Chassidic center, and thereby increase his income. Up until now, it was believed (based on one source: Sefer HaYachas MiChernobyl VeRuzhin, Lublin 1938; and copied from there into other books) that R. Shmuel passed away some two years before his father (he was succeeded by his younger brother, R. Yechiel), though the signature in this book suggests the opposite - that his father passed away before him, since he is mentioned in the ownership inscription as deceased. This question requires further study.
92, [2] leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to title page, affecting text. Worming to many leaves, affecting text. Stamps to title page. Old binding, mostly detached.
The Shoshan Sodot composition originally comprised (in the manuscripts) 656 secrets on various topics. This is alluded to in the name of the book - Shoshan, which has the numeric value of 656. Only 463 secrets thereof were printed in this book (secrets 464-656 are commentaries to Sefer Yetzira, and were published in the Korets 1779 edition of Sefer Yetzira). The title page presents the lineage of the author: "And he was a disciple of the Ramban", though in truth, the author was R. Moshe son of R. Yaakov HaGoleh MiKiev (1449-1520?), who lived in Lithuania, Kiev, and Crimea. In 1495, the Jews were expelled from Kiev, and R. Moshe went into exile, thus his name "HaGoleh MiKiev" (regarding the book and its author, see: Chida, Shem HaGedolim, Maarechet Sefarim, Shin, section 43; Chaim Lieberman, Sinai, 68, pp. 182-187).
Ownership inscriptions on the title page: "Belongs to R. Zusia son of the rabbi of Apta"; "Belongs to the groom R. Shmuel son of R. Meshulam Zusia grandson of the rabbi of Apta…". Signature on p. 77a (on a piece of paper pasted on): "Yechiel Baruch son of R. Yosef Yitzchak" (with reference to this signature on the title page: "See signature on p. 77").
Many glosses in neat Ashkenazi script. We were unable to identify the author of the glosses.
Rebbe Meshulam Zusia Heshel of Zinkov (1815-1864), son of Rebbe Yitzchak Meir of Zinkov and grandson of the Ohev Yisrael of Apta. He was appointed rebbe in 1855. In 1863, he published Ohev Yisrael, his illustrious grandfather's book, with his glosses and foreword, in which he relates of his grandfather's affection for him. During his tenure, the number of Chassidim frequenting his court grew exponentially. He began the construction of the new Beit Midrash in Zinkov and promised that "whoever would touch the door handle of the Beit Midrash will merit salvation in all he wishes".
Rebbe Shmuel of Krilovitz (Murovani Kurylivtsi; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 762), son-in-law of Rebbe Avraham Twersky of Trisk (author of Magen Avraham on the Torah). Already in his father's lifetime, he was appointed Rebbe of Krilovitz, Podolia. Reputedly, the landlord of the town Zusia, grandson of the rabbi"; "The Shoshan Sodot belongs to the Torah scholar R. Shmuel son of R. Meshulam specifically invited him to settle in Krilovitz, hoping that it would become a Chassidic center, and thereby increase his income. Up until now, it was believed (based on one source: Sefer HaYachas MiChernobyl VeRuzhin, Lublin 1938; and copied from there into other books) that R. Shmuel passed away some two years before his father (he was succeeded by his younger brother, R. Yechiel), though the signature in this book suggests the opposite - that his father passed away before him, since he is mentioned in the ownership inscription as deceased. This question requires further study.
92, [2] leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to title page, affecting text. Worming to many leaves, affecting text. Stamps to title page. Old binding, mostly detached.
Category
Chassidism - Important Ownership, Signatures and Dedications
Catalogue
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,875
Including buyer's premium
Jerusalem Talmud, Order Nashim, with the Korban HaEda and Sheyarei Korban commentaries, by R. David Fränkel Rabbi of Berlin. Berlin, [1757].
On the front endpaper, signature and ownership inscription handwritten by Rebbe Yaakov Yitzchak Landman of Strelisk-Yasi: "Belongs to me… Yaakov Yitzchak Landman… in the capital city of Yasi, son of R. Uri, rabbi of Podul, grandson of the Shelah, the Bach and the Taz… and of the holy Tzaddikim of Lublin, the holy one of Strelisk, the holy one of Zaklokov author of Likutei Maharil on the Torah. Written and signed on Sunday, 12th Tevet 1930".
This book is annotated with 12 glosses handwritten by R. Uri Landman of Strelisk (Novi Strilyshcha), including some lengthy ones. Most of the glosses are signed: "Uri".
In his glosses here, R. Uri refers to the glosses he wrote on the pages of his Shulchan Aruch (Yevamot 15b), and Midrash Rabba (ibid 22a). In one of his glosses to the Sheyarei Korban commentary, he writes: "And in my youth, I had the merit of posing this difficulty on the Lechem Mishneh, and I later found this question in the book Mishneh Lechem on Keritot…" (ibid 20a).
Two glosses on Tractate Nedarim, handwritten by R. Tzvi Hirsch Orenstein Rabbi of Lviv. The first gloss is signed: "Tzvi Hirsch Orenstein" (Nedarim 7a), and the second: "Tz.H. Orenstein".
The glosses of both these prominent figures were presumably never published.
On the front and back endpapers - many inscriptions, signatures and pen trials. The endpaper adjoining the title page bears signatures and ownership inscriptions of R. Yehuda Leib HaLevi Heller Wallerstein Rabbi of Dukla and Yaroslav (Jarosław): "Belongs to me, Yehuda…"; "Yehuda Leib Heller"; "This Yerushalmi
belongs to the outstanding and sharp Torah scholar, R. Yehuda Leib Heller Wallerstein and Margolies, rabbi of Dukla […] here Yaroslav…".
On the back endpaper, many pen trials and inscriptions, featuring the names: "Yaakov son of the great Torah scholar of Lviv"; "The prominent, wealthy R. Tzvi Hirsch"; "The sharp and erudite R. Yehuda Leib", "Naftali Hertz". It must be noted that the Yeshuot Yaakov (grandfather of R. Tzvi Hirsch Orenstein, whose glosses appear in this volume) would customarily sign his name "Yaakov son of the great Torah scholar of Lviv", and his father-in-law was named R. Tzvi Hirsch. Likewise, the inscription "Naftali Hertz" presumably refers to R. Naftali Hertz Charif Rabbi of Yaroslav, who was the uncle of the Yeshuot Yaakov. The brother-in-law of R. Naftali Hertz was R. Yehuda Leib Heller Wallerstein, who served as rabbi of Dukla and later, of Yaroslav (before R. Naftali Hertz), and he is mentioned in the inscriptions as the owner of this volume of Jerusalem Talmud. Nevertheless, it has not been ascertained whether these are the original signatures of the Yeshuot Yaakov, or whether his signature was copied by another person.
R. Tzvi Hirsch Orenstein Rabbi of Lviv (1816-1888), son of R. Mordechai Ze'ev, and grandson of R. Yaakov Meshulam Orenstein Rabbi of Lviv - the Yeshuot Yaakov. A leading Galician Torah scholar, and one of the foremost rabbis of his generation. In 1863, he edited and reprinted his grandfather's books - Yeshuot Yaakov, with the addition of important notes and responsa of his own. The books were widely distributed, and the additions of the publisher, grandson of the author, earned him the reputation of a brilliant and sharp Torah scholar. He served as rabbi in several prominent cities: Brisk (Brest; 1864-1873), Reisha (Rzeszów; 1873-1875), and finally, succeeded his grandfather as rabbi of his hometown Lviv (1875-1888). "His noble deportment raised the prestige of the rabbinate, and he drew respect and deference with his impressive bearing, majestic attire and refined manners. He would stroll in the street every afternoon, while pondering on difficulties in the Rambam… he passed away… while reciting the morning Keriat Shema in his usual, unhurried manner" (Meir Wunder, Encyclopedia L'Chachmei Galicia, I, p. 77). Following his passing, his book Responsa Birkat Retzeh was published (Lviv, 1889).
Rebbe Uri Landman of Strelisk (1838-1917, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 204-205) was the grandson of the Saraf R. Uri of Strelisk. His wife was a descendant of the Chozeh of Lublin. He frequented the courts of the Sar Shalom of Belz and R. Yitzchak of Neshchiz. He served as rabbi of Vyshnivets (Russia), Lespezi and Podul (Podu Iloaiei, Romania). He was an outstanding Torah scholar, and would frequently record his notes in the margins of his books, including the Jerusalem Talmud. He authored Or Yitzhar, Shelama Rabba and Demaot Shalish - eulogies.
His son Rebbe Yaakov Yitzchak Landman served as rebbe in Saveni, Moldova and later of Yasi (Iași; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, p. 293).
[2], 60, [1], 43, [1], 44, [1], 22, [1], 41, [1], 32, [1], 30 leaves. Divisional title page for each tractate. 35 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Worming. Large tears to two title pages and first two leaves, affecting text. New, elaborate leather binding.
On the front endpaper, signature and ownership inscription handwritten by Rebbe Yaakov Yitzchak Landman of Strelisk-Yasi: "Belongs to me… Yaakov Yitzchak Landman… in the capital city of Yasi, son of R. Uri, rabbi of Podul, grandson of the Shelah, the Bach and the Taz… and of the holy Tzaddikim of Lublin, the holy one of Strelisk, the holy one of Zaklokov author of Likutei Maharil on the Torah. Written and signed on Sunday, 12th Tevet 1930".
This book is annotated with 12 glosses handwritten by R. Uri Landman of Strelisk (Novi Strilyshcha), including some lengthy ones. Most of the glosses are signed: "Uri".
In his glosses here, R. Uri refers to the glosses he wrote on the pages of his Shulchan Aruch (Yevamot 15b), and Midrash Rabba (ibid 22a). In one of his glosses to the Sheyarei Korban commentary, he writes: "And in my youth, I had the merit of posing this difficulty on the Lechem Mishneh, and I later found this question in the book Mishneh Lechem on Keritot…" (ibid 20a).
Two glosses on Tractate Nedarim, handwritten by R. Tzvi Hirsch Orenstein Rabbi of Lviv. The first gloss is signed: "Tzvi Hirsch Orenstein" (Nedarim 7a), and the second: "Tz.H. Orenstein".
The glosses of both these prominent figures were presumably never published.
On the front and back endpapers - many inscriptions, signatures and pen trials. The endpaper adjoining the title page bears signatures and ownership inscriptions of R. Yehuda Leib HaLevi Heller Wallerstein Rabbi of Dukla and Yaroslav (Jarosław): "Belongs to me, Yehuda…"; "Yehuda Leib Heller"; "This Yerushalmi
belongs to the outstanding and sharp Torah scholar, R. Yehuda Leib Heller Wallerstein and Margolies, rabbi of Dukla […] here Yaroslav…".
On the back endpaper, many pen trials and inscriptions, featuring the names: "Yaakov son of the great Torah scholar of Lviv"; "The prominent, wealthy R. Tzvi Hirsch"; "The sharp and erudite R. Yehuda Leib", "Naftali Hertz". It must be noted that the Yeshuot Yaakov (grandfather of R. Tzvi Hirsch Orenstein, whose glosses appear in this volume) would customarily sign his name "Yaakov son of the great Torah scholar of Lviv", and his father-in-law was named R. Tzvi Hirsch. Likewise, the inscription "Naftali Hertz" presumably refers to R. Naftali Hertz Charif Rabbi of Yaroslav, who was the uncle of the Yeshuot Yaakov. The brother-in-law of R. Naftali Hertz was R. Yehuda Leib Heller Wallerstein, who served as rabbi of Dukla and later, of Yaroslav (before R. Naftali Hertz), and he is mentioned in the inscriptions as the owner of this volume of Jerusalem Talmud. Nevertheless, it has not been ascertained whether these are the original signatures of the Yeshuot Yaakov, or whether his signature was copied by another person.
R. Tzvi Hirsch Orenstein Rabbi of Lviv (1816-1888), son of R. Mordechai Ze'ev, and grandson of R. Yaakov Meshulam Orenstein Rabbi of Lviv - the Yeshuot Yaakov. A leading Galician Torah scholar, and one of the foremost rabbis of his generation. In 1863, he edited and reprinted his grandfather's books - Yeshuot Yaakov, with the addition of important notes and responsa of his own. The books were widely distributed, and the additions of the publisher, grandson of the author, earned him the reputation of a brilliant and sharp Torah scholar. He served as rabbi in several prominent cities: Brisk (Brest; 1864-1873), Reisha (Rzeszów; 1873-1875), and finally, succeeded his grandfather as rabbi of his hometown Lviv (1875-1888). "His noble deportment raised the prestige of the rabbinate, and he drew respect and deference with his impressive bearing, majestic attire and refined manners. He would stroll in the street every afternoon, while pondering on difficulties in the Rambam… he passed away… while reciting the morning Keriat Shema in his usual, unhurried manner" (Meir Wunder, Encyclopedia L'Chachmei Galicia, I, p. 77). Following his passing, his book Responsa Birkat Retzeh was published (Lviv, 1889).
Rebbe Uri Landman of Strelisk (1838-1917, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 204-205) was the grandson of the Saraf R. Uri of Strelisk. His wife was a descendant of the Chozeh of Lublin. He frequented the courts of the Sar Shalom of Belz and R. Yitzchak of Neshchiz. He served as rabbi of Vyshnivets (Russia), Lespezi and Podul (Podu Iloaiei, Romania). He was an outstanding Torah scholar, and would frequently record his notes in the margins of his books, including the Jerusalem Talmud. He authored Or Yitzhar, Shelama Rabba and Demaot Shalish - eulogies.
His son Rebbe Yaakov Yitzchak Landman served as rebbe in Saveni, Moldova and later of Yasi (Iași; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, p. 293).
[2], 60, [1], 43, [1], 44, [1], 22, [1], 41, [1], 32, [1], 30 leaves. Divisional title page for each tractate. 35 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Worming. Large tears to two title pages and first two leaves, affecting text. New, elaborate leather binding.
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September 18, 2019
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Ahavat David YiYehonatan, Part II, pertaining to sections 90-119 of Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat. Commentary by R. David Katz of Glina, to the book Urim VeTumim by R. Yehonatan Eybeschütz. [Zhovkva, 1808]. Only edition.
Owners' stamps of the rebbes of Munkacs, on the title page, final leaf and other leaves: R. "Tzvi Hirsh Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs and the vicinity", and his son R. "Chaim Elazar Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs".
This book presents solutions and objections to the difficulties posed by leading Acharonim on the teachings in Urim VeTumim. Part I, on sections 1-89, was printed by the author in Lviv, 1801. In his preface to Part II, the author relates that in Part I, he criticized in several places the Ketzot HaChoshen, who in his opinion did not fully understand the words of R. Yehonatan Eybeschütz on several topics. When visiting the Ketzot HaChoshen in his town - Styri, he realized that he had been hurt by his contentions, whilst in reality, his criticism emanated from a love of truth only.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Shapiro (1845-1914), author of Darchei Teshuva, was the son of R. Shlomo Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs, author of Shem Shlomo, who was the son of R. Elazar of Lantzut (Łańcut), son of R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dynów, author of Bnei Yissaschar. He was an outstanding Torah scholar, halachic authority and kabbalist. A leading Torah scholar and rebbe of his generation, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Munkacs. He established the Munkacs Chassidic dynasty, which numbered thousands of Chassidim. A founder of Kollel Munkacs, he was titled "Nesi Eretz Israel". He authored Darchei Teshuva, Be'er LaChai Ro'i, Tzvi Tiferet and more.
His son, Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapiro (1872-1937), author of Minchat Elazar, was a leading Torah scholar, halachic authority, rebbe and kabbalist in his generation. Succeeding his father as rabbi of Munkacs, he battled to preserve the sanctity of the Jewish people, and his teachings in Halacha and Kabbalah were disseminated throughout the Jewish world. His books include Responsa Minchat Elazar, Shaar Yissachar, Nimukei Orach Chaim, Divrei Torah - 9 parts, and more.
[1], 76; 5 leaves. Lacking leaves 5-6. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Tear to title page, affecting text on verso, repaired with paper. Marginal tears to final leaves, not affecting text. Worming. Stains. Wear. New leather binding.
Owners' stamps of the rebbes of Munkacs, on the title page, final leaf and other leaves: R. "Tzvi Hirsh Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs and the vicinity", and his son R. "Chaim Elazar Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs".
This book presents solutions and objections to the difficulties posed by leading Acharonim on the teachings in Urim VeTumim. Part I, on sections 1-89, was printed by the author in Lviv, 1801. In his preface to Part II, the author relates that in Part I, he criticized in several places the Ketzot HaChoshen, who in his opinion did not fully understand the words of R. Yehonatan Eybeschütz on several topics. When visiting the Ketzot HaChoshen in his town - Styri, he realized that he had been hurt by his contentions, whilst in reality, his criticism emanated from a love of truth only.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Shapiro (1845-1914), author of Darchei Teshuva, was the son of R. Shlomo Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs, author of Shem Shlomo, who was the son of R. Elazar of Lantzut (Łańcut), son of R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dynów, author of Bnei Yissaschar. He was an outstanding Torah scholar, halachic authority and kabbalist. A leading Torah scholar and rebbe of his generation, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Munkacs. He established the Munkacs Chassidic dynasty, which numbered thousands of Chassidim. A founder of Kollel Munkacs, he was titled "Nesi Eretz Israel". He authored Darchei Teshuva, Be'er LaChai Ro'i, Tzvi Tiferet and more.
His son, Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapiro (1872-1937), author of Minchat Elazar, was a leading Torah scholar, halachic authority, rebbe and kabbalist in his generation. Succeeding his father as rabbi of Munkacs, he battled to preserve the sanctity of the Jewish people, and his teachings in Halacha and Kabbalah were disseminated throughout the Jewish world. His books include Responsa Minchat Elazar, Shaar Yissachar, Nimukei Orach Chaim, Divrei Torah - 9 parts, and more.
[1], 76; 5 leaves. Lacking leaves 5-6. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Tear to title page, affecting text on verso, repaired with paper. Marginal tears to final leaves, not affecting text. Worming. Stains. Wear. New leather binding.
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Zohar on the Torah - Bereshit, Shemot, Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1863. Three-volume set.
The Bereshit and Vayikra-Bamidbar-Devarim volumes bear stamps of "Beit Midrash of the sons of R. Eliezer Menachem - Jerusalem". Ownership inscriptions and stamps in the Shemot volume.
Three volumes. Vol. I: [4], 251, 17 leaves. Vol. II: [1], 278 leaves. Vol. III: 115; [1], 117-309 leaves. Leaves 274-282 bound out of sequence. Lacking 9 leaves of index at end of vol. III. 21.5 cm. Condition varies, good-fair. Stains, worming. Tears and damage in a few places, some repaired with tape. Tears to one leaf, affecting text with some loss. Old bindings.
The Bereshit and Vayikra-Bamidbar-Devarim volumes bear stamps of "Beit Midrash of the sons of R. Eliezer Menachem - Jerusalem". Ownership inscriptions and stamps in the Shemot volume.
Three volumes. Vol. I: [4], 251, 17 leaves. Vol. II: [1], 278 leaves. Vol. III: 115; [1], 117-309 leaves. Leaves 274-282 bound out of sequence. Lacking 9 leaves of index at end of vol. III. 21.5 cm. Condition varies, good-fair. Stains, worming. Tears and damage in a few places, some repaired with tape. Tears to one leaf, affecting text with some loss. Old bindings.
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Aliyot Eliyahu, biography and traditions of the Gaon of Vilna, by R. Yehoshua Heschel Levin. Vilna, 1874.
On the verso of the title page and on other pages, stamp of Rebbe "Elisha Halberstam Rabbi of Gorlitz and the region".
On the verso of the title page and on other pages, numerous signatures of "David Halberstam". Ownership inscription: "This book belongs to David Halberstam son of the rabbi of Gorlitz". Various marginal inscriptions.
It is worth noting the interesting phenomenon of a Chassidic rebbe owning a biography of the Gaon of Vilna. It may be connected to the reverence in which his grandfather, the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, held the Gaon of Vilna, as related: "The rebbe of Sanz once acclaimed effusively R. E. of Vilna, his preeminence and genius…" (Toldot HaTanya, Munkacs 1943).
Rebbe Elisha Halberstam (1860-perished in Siberia 1941), leading Galician rebbe. Reputedly, his features resembled those of his grandfather the Divrei Chaim, and he was renowned for his adherence to truth. He was the son of Rebbe Baruch of Gorlitz (son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz), and son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Mordechai Dov of Hornostaipil - he married his daughter Yocheved (whose grandfather the Divrei Chaim dubbed "my intelligent granddaughter"). He served as rabbi of Crasna, and following his father's passing in 1906, he succeeded him as rabbi of Gorlitz (Gorlice). He first refused to serve as rebbe, and only following the passing of his brother R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rudnik in 1918, did he agree to assume the mantle of leadership, eventually acceding to the pleads of his Chassidim to accept Kvittlach, although he wasn't at ease with it. With the outbreak of WWII, he was exiled to Siberia, were he continued observing the Torah with exceptional devotion, until the slave labor and freezing conditions overcame him, and his soul ascended to Heaven during the Passover Seder night, while reciting the piyyut Vayehi BaChatzi HaLayla. His composition Imrei Noam was lost in the Siberian wasteland. His son, R. David Moshe Halberstam of Dinov (1890-1971) was the son-in-law of R. Yosef Shapiro of Dinov - descendant of the Bnei Yissaschar. Following the Holocaust, he immigrated to the United States.
48 leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Ink stains and dampstains. Wear. Tears. Old binding, partially detached.
On the verso of the title page and on other pages, stamp of Rebbe "Elisha Halberstam Rabbi of Gorlitz and the region".
On the verso of the title page and on other pages, numerous signatures of "David Halberstam". Ownership inscription: "This book belongs to David Halberstam son of the rabbi of Gorlitz". Various marginal inscriptions.
It is worth noting the interesting phenomenon of a Chassidic rebbe owning a biography of the Gaon of Vilna. It may be connected to the reverence in which his grandfather, the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, held the Gaon of Vilna, as related: "The rebbe of Sanz once acclaimed effusively R. E. of Vilna, his preeminence and genius…" (Toldot HaTanya, Munkacs 1943).
Rebbe Elisha Halberstam (1860-perished in Siberia 1941), leading Galician rebbe. Reputedly, his features resembled those of his grandfather the Divrei Chaim, and he was renowned for his adherence to truth. He was the son of Rebbe Baruch of Gorlitz (son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz), and son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Mordechai Dov of Hornostaipil - he married his daughter Yocheved (whose grandfather the Divrei Chaim dubbed "my intelligent granddaughter"). He served as rabbi of Crasna, and following his father's passing in 1906, he succeeded him as rabbi of Gorlitz (Gorlice). He first refused to serve as rebbe, and only following the passing of his brother R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rudnik in 1918, did he agree to assume the mantle of leadership, eventually acceding to the pleads of his Chassidim to accept Kvittlach, although he wasn't at ease with it. With the outbreak of WWII, he was exiled to Siberia, were he continued observing the Torah with exceptional devotion, until the slave labor and freezing conditions overcame him, and his soul ascended to Heaven during the Passover Seder night, while reciting the piyyut Vayehi BaChatzi HaLayla. His composition Imrei Noam was lost in the Siberian wasteland. His son, R. David Moshe Halberstam of Dinov (1890-1971) was the son-in-law of R. Yosef Shapiro of Dinov - descendant of the Bnei Yissaschar. Following the Holocaust, he immigrated to the United States.
48 leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Ink stains and dampstains. Wear. Tears. Old binding, partially detached.
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Levushei Or Yekarot - Recanati on the Torah, by R. Menachem of Recanati, with the Even Yekara commentary by R. Mordechai Jaffe. Lviv, 1880.
The title page states that the book includes "Three Levushim" from the books of the Levush, but in fact, only the supercommentary to the Recanati was printed here.
Signature (in pencil) of Rebbe Eliezer Ze'ev Rosenbaum of Kretchnif: "Eliezer Ze'ev Rosenbaum son of R. Meir"; "Eliezer Ze'ev".
Rebbe Eliezer Ze'ev Rosenbaum of Kretchnif (murdered 1944; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut I, pp. 267-268), was appointed rebbe by his father Rebbe Meir at the young age of sixteen, and established his own Beit Midrash, first in Kretchnif (Crăciunești) and later in Sighet (Sighetu Marmației). He was reputed for his passionate prayers, recited with great fervor. He was renowned for the wonders and salvations he performed, and as a holy man whose blessings were always fulfilled. One of his sons was Rebbe David Moshe of Rechovot (1925-1969), who was renowned as a wonder-worker. This son testified that when his father was deported to the crematoriums in Auschwitz, he placed his hands on his head and roared: "I hereby declare that I am not leaving go of G-d even for a single moment" (Raza DeUvda, p. 25).
[2], 38, [2], 56, [6] leaves. 32 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming. Marginal tears to title page, repaired with tape. Marginal tears to first leaves, not affecting text. Old binding, damaged.
The title page states that the book includes "Three Levushim" from the books of the Levush, but in fact, only the supercommentary to the Recanati was printed here.
Signature (in pencil) of Rebbe Eliezer Ze'ev Rosenbaum of Kretchnif: "Eliezer Ze'ev Rosenbaum son of R. Meir"; "Eliezer Ze'ev".
Rebbe Eliezer Ze'ev Rosenbaum of Kretchnif (murdered 1944; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut I, pp. 267-268), was appointed rebbe by his father Rebbe Meir at the young age of sixteen, and established his own Beit Midrash, first in Kretchnif (Crăciunești) and later in Sighet (Sighetu Marmației). He was reputed for his passionate prayers, recited with great fervor. He was renowned for the wonders and salvations he performed, and as a holy man whose blessings were always fulfilled. One of his sons was Rebbe David Moshe of Rechovot (1925-1969), who was renowned as a wonder-worker. This son testified that when his father was deported to the crematoriums in Auschwitz, he placed his hands on his head and roared: "I hereby declare that I am not leaving go of G-d even for a single moment" (Raza DeUvda, p. 25).
[2], 38, [2], 56, [6] leaves. 32 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming. Marginal tears to title page, repaired with tape. Marginal tears to first leaves, not affecting text. Old binding, damaged.
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Responsa Mahari Ashkenazi, by R. Yoel Ashkenazi Rabbi of Zlotchov. Munkacs (Mukachevo), 1853. First edition. With the approbation of the Kedushat Yom Tov, Rebbe of Sighet (son-in-law of the author).
Handwritten inscription on the title page, identified as the handwriting of R. Shlomo Zalman Ehrenreich, attesting that he received the book from the Atzei Chaim Rebbe of Sighet: "I received this book as a gift from my friend, R. Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum [=the Atzei Chaim of Sighet] son of the Rebbe, rabbi of Sighet [=the Kedushat Yom Tov of Sighet].
A penciled ownership inscription on the front endpaper, handwritten by his nephew R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Ehrenreich, attests that the book belonged to his father - R. Chaim Tzvi Ehrenreich Rabbi of Mád: "This precious book belongs to my father, dayan and posek of Mád, Moshe Leib Ehrenreich".
Another inscription on that same page: "This book belongs to the one who acquired it… R. Chaim Tzvi".
R. Shlomo Zalman Ehrenreich, rabbi of Hejocsaba and Shamloy (Șimleu Silvaniei; 1863-1944), grandson of R. Avraham Yehuda Schwartz author of Kol Yehuda and rabbi of Mád. An outstanding Torah scholar, kabbalist and Chassid, he was a foremost Halachic authority and Orthodox rabbi in Hungary, a close follower of the Kedushat Yom Tov, rebbe of Sighet and a friend and admirer of the latter's son, Rebbe Yoel of Satmar. He was revered by the rabbis and rebbes of his generation for his erudition in Torah and exceptional fear of G-d. R. Shalom Eliezer of Ratzfert attested that there was no halachic authority in that generation akin to the rabbi of Shamloy. R. Avraham Yehoshua Freund of Năsăud, a leader to thousands of Chassidim, would stand before him in great submission. The Darchei Teshuva defined him as a second Shaagat Aryeh. His books include: Responsa Lechem Shlomo, Tiyul BaPardes, Rachamei HaAv and others.
His brother, R. Chaim Tzvi Ehrenreich (1873-1936), son-in-law of his uncle R. Naftali Schwartz author of Beit Naftali. He was the disciple and only brother of the rabbi of Shamloy. He received a rabbinic ordination from his brother, as well as from the Kedushat Yom Tov of Sighet. In 1897, he was appointed rabbi of Mád, Hungary. He authored several halachic works, including Responsa Kav Chaim, Ketzeh HaMateh on Mateh Efraim, and Chaim on Shaarei Efraim. Following his passing, his brother R. Shlomo Zalman published the Yikra DeChaim booklet (Shamloi 1937) - eulogy on his brother and on the Minchat Elazar of Munkacs.
R. Chaim Tzvi Ehrenreich's son - R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Ehrenreich (1904-1944), was the son-in-law of R. Shmuel Zalman Weinberger Rabbi of Margareten (Marghita). He served as dayan and posek in Margareten. In 1937, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Mád. He left behind a manuscript composition - Zichron LeMoshe on the Torah. A few responsa he authored are published in Yikra DeChaim (New York,
1971). He was murdered on 26th Sivan, 1944.
Rebbe Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum, author of Atzei Chaim (1880-1926), son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Teitelbaum, the Kedushat Yom Tov. In 1904, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Sighet (Sighetu Marmaţiei) and as rebbe of the Sighet Chassidic court. He was the son-in-law of Rebbe Shalom Eliezer Halberstam of Ratzfert son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. He frequented the courts of the Tzaddikim of his generation, in particular his uncles Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga of Shinova and R. Baruch of Gorlitz, as well as Rebbe Yehoshua of Belz. He was an outstanding Torah scholar, exceptionally holy and G-d-fearing. Reputedly, he never forgot anything he learned, and he was renowned from his great perspicacity. Shortly following his appointment at the age of 24 (!) as rabbi and rebbe of Sighet (capital of the Maramureș county), he became known as one of the leaders of Hungarian Jewry, who established the national policies of the Orthodox bureau of the country. He had a great impact over almost all Orthodox communities in Hungary, whether in Chassidic or Ashkenazi circles. His opinion bore weight regarding the appointment of rabbis, dayanim and shochetim, especially in communities with a dominant constituency of Sighet Chassidim (Sighet was the largest and principal Chassidic court in Maramureș). He was the older brother and prime teacher of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar.
R. Yoel Ashkenazi, author of this book (1810?-1882), rabbi of Zlotchov (Zolochiv), son of Rebbe Moshe David Ashkenazi Rabbi of Tolcsva and Safed. A close disciple of R. Yaakov of Lissa author of Netivot HaMishpat and Chavat Daat, and son-in-law of his daughter. He was the prime teacher of the Maharsham of Berezhany. He was the father-in-law of his nephew the Kedushat Yom Tov rebbe of Sighet - father of the Atzei Chaim of Sighet and R. Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, who bore his name. Rebbe Meir of Premishlan testified regarding the author's rulings: "When he rules, the Upper courts rule likewise". The Maharsham of Berezhany, the author's disciple, wrote in one of his responsa, that all the author's leniencies and permissions originate from his teacher, the Chavat Daat (Responsa Maharsham, VI, section 73). The grandson of the author, Rebbe Yoel of Satmar, wrote in his approbation to the 1974 edition of this book: "For surely such a prominent book, authored by an outstanding Torah scholar and Tzaddik of the previous generation, will bring blessing to one's home".
[4], 100 leaves. 33 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to title page and several other places, slightly affecting text. Original binding, worn, partially detached.
Handwritten inscription on the title page, identified as the handwriting of R. Shlomo Zalman Ehrenreich, attesting that he received the book from the Atzei Chaim Rebbe of Sighet: "I received this book as a gift from my friend, R. Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum [=the Atzei Chaim of Sighet] son of the Rebbe, rabbi of Sighet [=the Kedushat Yom Tov of Sighet].
A penciled ownership inscription on the front endpaper, handwritten by his nephew R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Ehrenreich, attests that the book belonged to his father - R. Chaim Tzvi Ehrenreich Rabbi of Mád: "This precious book belongs to my father, dayan and posek of Mád, Moshe Leib Ehrenreich".
Another inscription on that same page: "This book belongs to the one who acquired it… R. Chaim Tzvi".
R. Shlomo Zalman Ehrenreich, rabbi of Hejocsaba and Shamloy (Șimleu Silvaniei; 1863-1944), grandson of R. Avraham Yehuda Schwartz author of Kol Yehuda and rabbi of Mád. An outstanding Torah scholar, kabbalist and Chassid, he was a foremost Halachic authority and Orthodox rabbi in Hungary, a close follower of the Kedushat Yom Tov, rebbe of Sighet and a friend and admirer of the latter's son, Rebbe Yoel of Satmar. He was revered by the rabbis and rebbes of his generation for his erudition in Torah and exceptional fear of G-d. R. Shalom Eliezer of Ratzfert attested that there was no halachic authority in that generation akin to the rabbi of Shamloy. R. Avraham Yehoshua Freund of Năsăud, a leader to thousands of Chassidim, would stand before him in great submission. The Darchei Teshuva defined him as a second Shaagat Aryeh. His books include: Responsa Lechem Shlomo, Tiyul BaPardes, Rachamei HaAv and others.
His brother, R. Chaim Tzvi Ehrenreich (1873-1936), son-in-law of his uncle R. Naftali Schwartz author of Beit Naftali. He was the disciple and only brother of the rabbi of Shamloy. He received a rabbinic ordination from his brother, as well as from the Kedushat Yom Tov of Sighet. In 1897, he was appointed rabbi of Mád, Hungary. He authored several halachic works, including Responsa Kav Chaim, Ketzeh HaMateh on Mateh Efraim, and Chaim on Shaarei Efraim. Following his passing, his brother R. Shlomo Zalman published the Yikra DeChaim booklet (Shamloi 1937) - eulogy on his brother and on the Minchat Elazar of Munkacs.
R. Chaim Tzvi Ehrenreich's son - R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Ehrenreich (1904-1944), was the son-in-law of R. Shmuel Zalman Weinberger Rabbi of Margareten (Marghita). He served as dayan and posek in Margareten. In 1937, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Mád. He left behind a manuscript composition - Zichron LeMoshe on the Torah. A few responsa he authored are published in Yikra DeChaim (New York,
1971). He was murdered on 26th Sivan, 1944.
Rebbe Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum, author of Atzei Chaim (1880-1926), son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Teitelbaum, the Kedushat Yom Tov. In 1904, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Sighet (Sighetu Marmaţiei) and as rebbe of the Sighet Chassidic court. He was the son-in-law of Rebbe Shalom Eliezer Halberstam of Ratzfert son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. He frequented the courts of the Tzaddikim of his generation, in particular his uncles Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga of Shinova and R. Baruch of Gorlitz, as well as Rebbe Yehoshua of Belz. He was an outstanding Torah scholar, exceptionally holy and G-d-fearing. Reputedly, he never forgot anything he learned, and he was renowned from his great perspicacity. Shortly following his appointment at the age of 24 (!) as rabbi and rebbe of Sighet (capital of the Maramureș county), he became known as one of the leaders of Hungarian Jewry, who established the national policies of the Orthodox bureau of the country. He had a great impact over almost all Orthodox communities in Hungary, whether in Chassidic or Ashkenazi circles. His opinion bore weight regarding the appointment of rabbis, dayanim and shochetim, especially in communities with a dominant constituency of Sighet Chassidim (Sighet was the largest and principal Chassidic court in Maramureș). He was the older brother and prime teacher of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar.
R. Yoel Ashkenazi, author of this book (1810?-1882), rabbi of Zlotchov (Zolochiv), son of Rebbe Moshe David Ashkenazi Rabbi of Tolcsva and Safed. A close disciple of R. Yaakov of Lissa author of Netivot HaMishpat and Chavat Daat, and son-in-law of his daughter. He was the prime teacher of the Maharsham of Berezhany. He was the father-in-law of his nephew the Kedushat Yom Tov rebbe of Sighet - father of the Atzei Chaim of Sighet and R. Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, who bore his name. Rebbe Meir of Premishlan testified regarding the author's rulings: "When he rules, the Upper courts rule likewise". The Maharsham of Berezhany, the author's disciple, wrote in one of his responsa, that all the author's leniencies and permissions originate from his teacher, the Chavat Daat (Responsa Maharsham, VI, section 73). The grandson of the author, Rebbe Yoel of Satmar, wrote in his approbation to the 1974 edition of this book: "For surely such a prominent book, authored by an outstanding Torah scholar and Tzaddik of the previous generation, will bring blessing to one's home".
[4], 100 leaves. 33 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to title page and several other places, slightly affecting text. Original binding, worn, partially detached.
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![Chizkuni on the Torah. [Vilna, ca. 1875-1885 - Lacking title page]. Copy belonging to Rebbe Chanoch Heinich of Sassov. His si](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/326_1.jpg "Chizkuni - Signature and Two Glosses Handwritten by Rebbe Chanoch Hein")
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
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Chizkuni on the Torah. [Vilna, ca. 1875-1885 - Lacking title page].
Copy belonging to Rebbe Chanoch Heinich of Sassov. His signature appears In Parashat Yitro (p. [79]): "Chanoch Henish of Sassov", with a scholarly gloss (3 lines) in his handwriting on the previous page (p. 78). On p. 122, another gloss in his handwriting.
Rebbe Chanoch Heinich Dov Meir-Teitelbaum (1884-1942), rabbi of Sassov (Sasiv) and Keretsky, leading rebbe and Tzaddik of his generation. He was the son-in-law of the Kedushat Yom Tov of Sighet and the brother-in-law of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. He was the son of R. Yosef David of Sassov, descendant of Rebbe Chanoch of Alesk - the Lev Same'ach, and a descendant of R. Shalom of Belz. An exceptional, holy and pure Torah scholar, he was renowned for his fervent prayers and the wonders he performed for the Jewish people. In his will, he commanded that his epitaph should contain no other attributes apart from the inscription: "Who performed salvations for the Jewish people".
His son, Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Királyháza (Korolevo) and the United States, published two volumes of his Torah novellae under the title Ir Chanoch (Jerusalem, 1978). Several years later, the books Responsa Yad Chanoch and Mefane'ach Ne'elamim (Brooklyn, 2000) were also published. In 1957, a Midrash Rabba with his notes entitled Ein Chanoch, was published in the US by his son Rebbe Yoel.
2-96 leaves. Lacking title page. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains. Final leaf detached and slightly damaged. Without binding.
Copy belonging to Rebbe Chanoch Heinich of Sassov. His signature appears In Parashat Yitro (p. [79]): "Chanoch Henish of Sassov", with a scholarly gloss (3 lines) in his handwriting on the previous page (p. 78). On p. 122, another gloss in his handwriting.
Rebbe Chanoch Heinich Dov Meir-Teitelbaum (1884-1942), rabbi of Sassov (Sasiv) and Keretsky, leading rebbe and Tzaddik of his generation. He was the son-in-law of the Kedushat Yom Tov of Sighet and the brother-in-law of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. He was the son of R. Yosef David of Sassov, descendant of Rebbe Chanoch of Alesk - the Lev Same'ach, and a descendant of R. Shalom of Belz. An exceptional, holy and pure Torah scholar, he was renowned for his fervent prayers and the wonders he performed for the Jewish people. In his will, he commanded that his epitaph should contain no other attributes apart from the inscription: "Who performed salvations for the Jewish people".
His son, Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Királyháza (Korolevo) and the United States, published two volumes of his Torah novellae under the title Ir Chanoch (Jerusalem, 1978). Several years later, the books Responsa Yad Chanoch and Mefane'ach Ne'elamim (Brooklyn, 2000) were also published. In 1957, a Midrash Rabba with his notes entitled Ein Chanoch, was published in the US by his son Rebbe Yoel.
2-96 leaves. Lacking title page. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains. Final leaf detached and slightly damaged. Without binding.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Meshiv Nefesh, homily, ethics and novellae on Aggadot, by R. Shmuel Günzler Rabbi of Oyber-Visheve (Vişeu de Sus). Sighet (Sighetu Marmaţiei), 1912.
Signature of R. "Reuven Chaim Klein, residing here Snina" on the title page.
A lengthy gloss in his handwriting on p. 137a. Another gloss on p. 149a.
R. Reuven Chaim Klein (1884-perished in the Holocaust 1942), son-in-law of the renowned Tzaddik Rebbe Yeshaya Steiner of Kerestir, and son of R. Tzvi Dov Klein of Munkacs (a prominent Munkacs Chassid). He was a disciple of the Darchei Teshuva of Munkacs and of R. Netanel Fried author of Penei Mevin. In 1902, R. Yeshayale of Kerestir selected him as a groom for his eldest daughter, Rebbetzin Rivka Feiga, and he supported him generously for ten years. In 1912, he was appointed rabbi of Snina, eastern Slovakia, a position he held for over thirty years. He also headed the yeshiva there, and edified many disciples. In 1938, he published his book Responsa Mateh Reuven on Yoreh De'ah. At the beginning of his book, he dedicates several lines in memory of his father-in-law: "…in memory of the prominent Tzaddik… pillar of kindness… R. Yeshaya son of R. Moshe of Kerestir, and my mother-in-law, the pious rebbetzin… whose home was open to all like the home of Avraham our forefather, they supported me in their home for many years with great honor… words will not suffice to describe the great kindness they bestowed upon me over the course of their life…". During the Holocaust, when the Nazis deported all the resident of Snina to an extermination camp, one of the town's Christian governors offered to shelter him, yet R. Reuven Chaim refused, stating that he preferred to remain with his disciples and members of his community. In 1942, he was murdered in a camp close to Lublin.
[4], 156 leaves. 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Dry, brittle paper. Stains and dampstains. Wear to first four leaves. Old binding.
Signature of R. "Reuven Chaim Klein, residing here Snina" on the title page.
A lengthy gloss in his handwriting on p. 137a. Another gloss on p. 149a.
R. Reuven Chaim Klein (1884-perished in the Holocaust 1942), son-in-law of the renowned Tzaddik Rebbe Yeshaya Steiner of Kerestir, and son of R. Tzvi Dov Klein of Munkacs (a prominent Munkacs Chassid). He was a disciple of the Darchei Teshuva of Munkacs and of R. Netanel Fried author of Penei Mevin. In 1902, R. Yeshayale of Kerestir selected him as a groom for his eldest daughter, Rebbetzin Rivka Feiga, and he supported him generously for ten years. In 1912, he was appointed rabbi of Snina, eastern Slovakia, a position he held for over thirty years. He also headed the yeshiva there, and edified many disciples. In 1938, he published his book Responsa Mateh Reuven on Yoreh De'ah. At the beginning of his book, he dedicates several lines in memory of his father-in-law: "…in memory of the prominent Tzaddik… pillar of kindness… R. Yeshaya son of R. Moshe of Kerestir, and my mother-in-law, the pious rebbetzin… whose home was open to all like the home of Avraham our forefather, they supported me in their home for many years with great honor… words will not suffice to describe the great kindness they bestowed upon me over the course of their life…". During the Holocaust, when the Nazis deported all the resident of Snina to an extermination camp, one of the town's Christian governors offered to shelter him, yet R. Reuven Chaim refused, stating that he preferred to remain with his disciples and members of his community. In 1942, he was murdered in a camp close to Lublin.
[4], 156 leaves. 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Dry, brittle paper. Stains and dampstains. Wear to first four leaves. Old binding.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
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Mishneh Torah by the Rambam, with the comments of the Raavad, and with the Kesef Mishneh commentary by R. Yosef Karo. Third volume (out of four), parts Haflaa - Tahara. Venice: Bragadin, 1574. First edition of Kesef Mishneh.
Copy previously owned by the kabbalist R. Gedalia Hayon, father-in-law of the Rashash, founder of the Beit El kabbalists' yeshiva. A handwritten inscription occupies the center of the title page: "This belongs to the chief rabbi Gedalia Hayon". An inscription was added beside the year of printing: "Here Jerusalem". Another inscription (partly deleted) in the upper margin of the title page: "This book of [--] R. Gedalia [Hayon]…".
R. Gedalia Hayon (d. 1751) was a G-dly kabbalist and wonder-worker. He was the teacher and father-in-law of the prominent kabbalist R. Shalom Sharabi (the Rashash). He founded the Beit El yeshiva for kabbalists in Jerusalem in 1737, and headed it until his passing in 1751. The leading Jerusalem kabbalists studied there, including R. Gershon of Kitov, brother-in-law of the Baal Shem Tov. The Chida was also his disciple, and describes his holiness and piety: "R. Gedalia Hayon, he is the holy one… he would always increase in holiness, and he delved into Kabbalah and the kavanot of the Arizal with all his strength… in holiness, seclusion and asceticism, and in our generation he was exceptionally pious, and he would pray for the sick, and occasionally, a sick person would be informed in a dream that he had been saved through the prayers of the pious one" (Shem HaGedolim, Maarechet Gedolim, Gimmel). The Chida quotes his teachings in his books, referring to him as "the exceptionally pious rabbi" and other such titles.
The comments of the Raavad in this volume were numbered in early Sephardic script (654-1577).
[1], 451, [1] leaves. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Dampstains to some leaves. Worming to some leaves. Tears to title page, not affecting text, repaired with paper. Title page and last leaf reinforced with tape. Part of the printer's device (an illustration of a woman) on verso of title page partially scraped off. Some darkened and stained leaves. New binding.
Copy previously owned by the kabbalist R. Gedalia Hayon, father-in-law of the Rashash, founder of the Beit El kabbalists' yeshiva. A handwritten inscription occupies the center of the title page: "This belongs to the chief rabbi Gedalia Hayon". An inscription was added beside the year of printing: "Here Jerusalem". Another inscription (partly deleted) in the upper margin of the title page: "This book of [--] R. Gedalia [Hayon]…".
R. Gedalia Hayon (d. 1751) was a G-dly kabbalist and wonder-worker. He was the teacher and father-in-law of the prominent kabbalist R. Shalom Sharabi (the Rashash). He founded the Beit El yeshiva for kabbalists in Jerusalem in 1737, and headed it until his passing in 1751. The leading Jerusalem kabbalists studied there, including R. Gershon of Kitov, brother-in-law of the Baal Shem Tov. The Chida was also his disciple, and describes his holiness and piety: "R. Gedalia Hayon, he is the holy one… he would always increase in holiness, and he delved into Kabbalah and the kavanot of the Arizal with all his strength… in holiness, seclusion and asceticism, and in our generation he was exceptionally pious, and he would pray for the sick, and occasionally, a sick person would be informed in a dream that he had been saved through the prayers of the pious one" (Shem HaGedolim, Maarechet Gedolim, Gimmel). The Chida quotes his teachings in his books, referring to him as "the exceptionally pious rabbi" and other such titles.
The comments of the Raavad in this volume were numbered in early Sephardic script (654-1577).
[1], 451, [1] leaves. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Dampstains to some leaves. Worming to some leaves. Tears to title page, not affecting text, repaired with paper. Title page and last leaf reinforced with tape. Part of the printer's device (an illustration of a woman) on verso of title page partially scraped off. Some darkened and stained leaves. New binding.
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