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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Bigdei Kehunah, Responsa and Novellae of the Maharzach, two parts, by R. Meshulam Zalman HaKohen Rabbi of Fürth. Fürth, [1807]. First edition.
Two parts in one volume. Part I – responsa on all four parts of Shulchan Aruch. Part II – novellae on Tractates Bava Metzia and Gittin.
A 23-line handwritten gloss on p. 10a (slightly trimmed), signed: "D.Sh.K., son of the author" – presumably "Divrei [=words of] Shlomo Kohen…". This gloss pertains to section 7 of Orach Chaim, where a responsum "from my son R. Shlomo Kohen, rabbi of Mergentheim and the district" was printed (section heading). This gloss contains an addition by R. Shlomo to his responsum which is printed in his father's responsa work.
The author, R. Meshulam Zalman HaKohen (1739-1820), rabbi and yeshiva dean in Fürth, a leading Torah scholar of his times and a renowned Tzaddik. A prominent disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. He authored Responsa and Novellae of the Maharzach – Bigdei Kehunah, Mishan HaMayim, and more. The leading Torah scholars of the generation held him in very high esteem. The Haflaa refers to him with exceptional titles of honor. His disciple, R. Wolf Hamburg, writes about him: "Almost all the Torah scholars in our area are his disciples… until old age he enlightened his disciples with halachic rulings". Following his passing, his position as rabbi and yeshiva dean of Fürth was offered to the Chatam Sofer (see Chut HaMeshulash, pp. 81-84, where a letter from the Chatam Sofer on this topic is quoted).
R. Shlomo HaKohen (d. 1824), eldest son of the Maharzach, author of Bigdei Kehunah, and his close disciple. He served as rabbi of Schnaittach, Mergentheim and Zülz (Biała Prudnicka). An outstanding Torah scholar and Tzaddik, he was deeply revered by the leading Torah scholars of his generation. His father held him in high esteem, and even included two of his responsa in his book (as mentioned, this copy contains his handwritten addition to one of his responsa printed in his father's book). When he was appointed rabbi of Schnaittach, his father the Maharzach wrote to the community leaders: "My son the rabbi, the great luminary… R. Shlomo HaKohen… a man who encompasses all virtues, as all his acquaintances can testify… you will find satisfaction and pleasure in him and his Torah teachings… since G-d's wisdom is in Shlomo to do judgement and to instruct G-d's people with just and good statutes and laws, like one of the judges of Israel" (HaYeshiva HaRama BeFiurda, II, p. 538, footnote 284).
Signatures and ownership inscriptions on the title page: "Beit Midrash of R. Eli. Schluchtern"; "Belongs to me, Leib F.B."; "Yitzchak Friedberg", and another trimmed signature.
[2], 111, [1]; 50 leaves. 34.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming to some leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.
Two parts in one volume. Part I – responsa on all four parts of Shulchan Aruch. Part II – novellae on Tractates Bava Metzia and Gittin.
A 23-line handwritten gloss on p. 10a (slightly trimmed), signed: "D.Sh.K., son of the author" – presumably "Divrei [=words of] Shlomo Kohen…". This gloss pertains to section 7 of Orach Chaim, where a responsum "from my son R. Shlomo Kohen, rabbi of Mergentheim and the district" was printed (section heading). This gloss contains an addition by R. Shlomo to his responsum which is printed in his father's responsa work.
The author, R. Meshulam Zalman HaKohen (1739-1820), rabbi and yeshiva dean in Fürth, a leading Torah scholar of his times and a renowned Tzaddik. A prominent disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. He authored Responsa and Novellae of the Maharzach – Bigdei Kehunah, Mishan HaMayim, and more. The leading Torah scholars of the generation held him in very high esteem. The Haflaa refers to him with exceptional titles of honor. His disciple, R. Wolf Hamburg, writes about him: "Almost all the Torah scholars in our area are his disciples… until old age he enlightened his disciples with halachic rulings". Following his passing, his position as rabbi and yeshiva dean of Fürth was offered to the Chatam Sofer (see Chut HaMeshulash, pp. 81-84, where a letter from the Chatam Sofer on this topic is quoted).
R. Shlomo HaKohen (d. 1824), eldest son of the Maharzach, author of Bigdei Kehunah, and his close disciple. He served as rabbi of Schnaittach, Mergentheim and Zülz (Biała Prudnicka). An outstanding Torah scholar and Tzaddik, he was deeply revered by the leading Torah scholars of his generation. His father held him in high esteem, and even included two of his responsa in his book (as mentioned, this copy contains his handwritten addition to one of his responsa printed in his father's book). When he was appointed rabbi of Schnaittach, his father the Maharzach wrote to the community leaders: "My son the rabbi, the great luminary… R. Shlomo HaKohen… a man who encompasses all virtues, as all his acquaintances can testify… you will find satisfaction and pleasure in him and his Torah teachings… since G-d's wisdom is in Shlomo to do judgement and to instruct G-d's people with just and good statutes and laws, like one of the judges of Israel" (HaYeshiva HaRama BeFiurda, II, p. 538, footnote 284).
Signatures and ownership inscriptions on the title page: "Beit Midrash of R. Eli. Schluchtern"; "Belongs to me, Leib F.B."; "Yitzchak Friedberg", and another trimmed signature.
[2], 111, [1]; 50 leaves. 34.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming to some leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
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Two books in one volume: Maharam Mintz – Apei Zutrei, responsa by R. Moshe Münz Rabbi of Alt-Ofen (Óbuda), Prague, 1827; Minchat Ani, on the Talmud, by R. Yissachar Dov son of R. Sinai Simandel, Vienna, [1857].
Dozens of long scholarly glosses, by an unidentified writer. Most of the glosses are written in square script, some are written in Ashkenazic cursive script. Some glosses are written in the margins and others on pieces of paper glued to the leaves (some detached).
Inscription on front flyleaf: "I received this book, Maharam Mintz, as a gift from my grandfather R. Eizek Propper, as the author was his teacher… Chaim Yosef Propper". Several signatures on other leaves.
59, [1] leaves; [1], 68 leaves. 34 cm. Fair-poor condition. Significant worming, affecting text. Some of the glosses are trimmed or damaged. Some of the pieces of paper on which the glosses were written are detached and some are damaged. Detached leaves. Detached, damaged binding.
Dozens of long scholarly glosses, by an unidentified writer. Most of the glosses are written in square script, some are written in Ashkenazic cursive script. Some glosses are written in the margins and others on pieces of paper glued to the leaves (some detached).
Inscription on front flyleaf: "I received this book, Maharam Mintz, as a gift from my grandfather R. Eizek Propper, as the author was his teacher… Chaim Yosef Propper". Several signatures on other leaves.
59, [1] leaves; [1], 68 leaves. 34 cm. Fair-poor condition. Significant worming, affecting text. Some of the glosses are trimmed or damaged. Some of the pieces of paper on which the glosses were written are detached and some are damaged. Detached leaves. Detached, damaged binding.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
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Beit Yitzchak, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, laws of Shechita and Terefot, by R. Yitzchak of Munkacs (Mukachevo). Ofen (presently: Budapest), [1827]. Approbations by R. Mordechai Banet Rabbi of Nikolsburg, R. Moshe Sofer Rabbi of Pressburg, R. Tzvi Hirsh Heller Rabbi of Bonyhád, and others.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of rabbis of Šurany (Hungary, since 1918 – Slovakia). Many signatures of R. "Yaakov Meir Tzvi Friedland – dayan of Bonyhád" on the title page and endpapers. In some places, he signs only as "Meir Tzvi Friedland". Another signature in the center of the title page: "Feivel Plaut".
Several handwritten glosses and corrections (most or all are handwritten by R. Feivel Plaut Rabbi of Šurany).
R. Yaakov Meir Tzvi Friedlander (d. Cheshvan 1847, Ishim BiTeshuvot HaChatam Sofer, 295, p. 195), served as dayan in his hometown, Bonyhád. In ca. 1830, he was appointed rabbi of Šurany, a position he held until his untimely passing. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Chatam Sofer, and four of the responses to his questions are printed in the responsa books of the Chatam Sofer. Sections of his novellae, named Derech Yama, were printed at the end of Responsa Maharam Schick, parts Yoreh De'ah and Choshen Mishpat, and at the end of the book Hava Tamim.
His successor as rabbi of Šurany – R. Chizkiyahu Feivel Plaut (1818-1895), a prominent disciple of the Chatam Sofer and one of the first disciples of the Ketav Sofer. He authored Likutei Chaver Ben Chaim, 11 parts, which contains a great part of the teachings of the Chatam Sofer, his biography and customs. He served as rabbi of Šurany from 1849.
[2], 87 leaves. Approx. 39 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and a few tears. Marginal open tears to title page, affecting text and border (with paper repairs). Stamps. New leather binding.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of rabbis of Šurany (Hungary, since 1918 – Slovakia). Many signatures of R. "Yaakov Meir Tzvi Friedland – dayan of Bonyhád" on the title page and endpapers. In some places, he signs only as "Meir Tzvi Friedland". Another signature in the center of the title page: "Feivel Plaut".
Several handwritten glosses and corrections (most or all are handwritten by R. Feivel Plaut Rabbi of Šurany).
R. Yaakov Meir Tzvi Friedlander (d. Cheshvan 1847, Ishim BiTeshuvot HaChatam Sofer, 295, p. 195), served as dayan in his hometown, Bonyhád. In ca. 1830, he was appointed rabbi of Šurany, a position he held until his untimely passing. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Chatam Sofer, and four of the responses to his questions are printed in the responsa books of the Chatam Sofer. Sections of his novellae, named Derech Yama, were printed at the end of Responsa Maharam Schick, parts Yoreh De'ah and Choshen Mishpat, and at the end of the book Hava Tamim.
His successor as rabbi of Šurany – R. Chizkiyahu Feivel Plaut (1818-1895), a prominent disciple of the Chatam Sofer and one of the first disciples of the Ketav Sofer. He authored Likutei Chaver Ben Chaim, 11 parts, which contains a great part of the teachings of the Chatam Sofer, his biography and customs. He served as rabbi of Šurany from 1849.
[2], 87 leaves. Approx. 39 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and a few tears. Marginal open tears to title page, affecting text and border (with paper repairs). Stamps. New leather binding.
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![Beit David, commentary on the Mishnayot, Parts I and II, by R. David Chaim Corinaldi. Amsterdam, [1738-1739]. Only edition. T](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale74-public/208.jpg "Beit David – Amsterdam, 1738-1739 – Copy of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Lehren,")
Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
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Beit David, commentary on the Mishnayot, Parts I and II, by R. David Chaim Corinaldi. Amsterdam, [1738-1739]. Only edition. Two volumes.
Stamp to title page of Part II: "Tzvi Hirschel Lehren".
R. Tzvi Hirsch Lehren of Amsterdam (1784-1853) was the founder and head of the Pekidim and Amarkalim society, which coordinated the fundraising for Eretz Israel in Western and Central Europe, and transferred the funds to their destination to benefit the settlement in the Holy Land.
Two volumes. Part I: [3], 139, [4] leaves. Last [4] leaves were originally bound near the beginning. Part II: [2], 130 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Bookplates. Original vellum bindings. Stains and damage to bindings.
Stamp to title page of Part II: "Tzvi Hirschel Lehren".
R. Tzvi Hirsch Lehren of Amsterdam (1784-1853) was the founder and head of the Pekidim and Amarkalim society, which coordinated the fundraising for Eretz Israel in Western and Central Europe, and transferred the funds to their destination to benefit the settlement in the Holy Land.
Two volumes. Part I: [3], 139, [4] leaves. Last [4] leaves were originally bound near the beginning. Part II: [2], 130 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Bookplates. Original vellum bindings. Stains and damage to bindings.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Machzor, Part I – High Holidays and festivals of Tishrei, Part II – Three Festivals, following the rite of Bohemia, Poland and Moravia. Sulzbach, [1806]. Two parts in two volumes.
On the title page of vol. II, signatures and ownership inscriptions of three generations of the Schlesinger (Margolies) family of Pressburg: "I acquired it with my wealth in honor of my Creator, Ber son of R. Y.Z. of Pressburg"; "I acquired it with my wealth in honor of my Creator, Yechiel Schlesinger"; "Akiva Yosef".
Stamp of R. Akiva Yosef Schlesinger on the title pages of both volumes. Glosses by various writers in the margins of both parts, some handwritten by R. Yechiel Schlesinger and by his son R. Akiva Yosef.
A thick piece of paper which was presumably part of the original binding was pasted on the endpaper of the second volume; it bears Holy Names to be mentioned during the prayers. A note was added in parentheses in the margin, handwritten by R. Akiva Yosef: "This was written by my father, R. Yechiel".
R. Hirsch Ber (Tzvi Dov) Schlesinger of Pressburg (1781-1858, HaChatam Sofer VeTalmidav, p. 417), son of R. Yechiel Schlesinger (the first, d. 1806), who was the son of R. Tzvi Dov Margolies (R. Hirsch Ber the first), dayan in Pressburg in the Beit Din of Maharam Barby.
R. Yechiel Schlesinger (1810-1891, HaChatam Sofer VeTalmidav, pp. 212-214), rabbi and maggid in Pressburg, a close disciple of the Chatam Sofer. His sons-in-law were R. Hillel Lichtenstein Rabbi of Kolomyia and R. Avraham Abba Herzl, maggid and rabbi in Pressburg. His illustrious son was R. Akiva Yosef Schlesinger, author of Lev HaIvri (1838-1922), son-in-law of his brother-in-law R. Hillel Lichtenstein of Kolomyia. Born in Pressburg, he was circumcised by the Chatam Sofer. He studied under leading Hungarian rabbis, and was extremely zealous in fighting the Reform and Haskalah movements, continuing this struggle after immigrating to Jerusalem in 1870. He was active in support of Jewish settlement and agriculture in Eretz Israel, and also came into conflict with members of the Old Yishuv over his opposition to the methods of the Chaluka (distribution of funds), and over other affairs. The Bnei Ayish settlement was named after him.
Part I: [1], 54, 133, [6], 142-196, 196-288, 6 leaves. Part II: [1], 58, [6], 219, 219-231, 5, 8-11 leaves. Lacking leaves 6-7 of final sequence. 35-36 cm. Overall fair-good condition. Stains and wear (traces of mold to margins of several leaves). Open tears, affecting text in several places. Marginal tears to title pages and many other leaves, slightly affecting borders, repaired. Damage to several leaves, affecting text. Stamps. New leather bindings, with bound bookmarks.
The year indicated on the title pages of both parts (1794) is false. The correct year of printing is 1806. A western-Ashkenazi rite machzor was printed concurrently.
On the title page of vol. II, signatures and ownership inscriptions of three generations of the Schlesinger (Margolies) family of Pressburg: "I acquired it with my wealth in honor of my Creator, Ber son of R. Y.Z. of Pressburg"; "I acquired it with my wealth in honor of my Creator, Yechiel Schlesinger"; "Akiva Yosef".
Stamp of R. Akiva Yosef Schlesinger on the title pages of both volumes. Glosses by various writers in the margins of both parts, some handwritten by R. Yechiel Schlesinger and by his son R. Akiva Yosef.
A thick piece of paper which was presumably part of the original binding was pasted on the endpaper of the second volume; it bears Holy Names to be mentioned during the prayers. A note was added in parentheses in the margin, handwritten by R. Akiva Yosef: "This was written by my father, R. Yechiel".
R. Hirsch Ber (Tzvi Dov) Schlesinger of Pressburg (1781-1858, HaChatam Sofer VeTalmidav, p. 417), son of R. Yechiel Schlesinger (the first, d. 1806), who was the son of R. Tzvi Dov Margolies (R. Hirsch Ber the first), dayan in Pressburg in the Beit Din of Maharam Barby.
R. Yechiel Schlesinger (1810-1891, HaChatam Sofer VeTalmidav, pp. 212-214), rabbi and maggid in Pressburg, a close disciple of the Chatam Sofer. His sons-in-law were R. Hillel Lichtenstein Rabbi of Kolomyia and R. Avraham Abba Herzl, maggid and rabbi in Pressburg. His illustrious son was R. Akiva Yosef Schlesinger, author of Lev HaIvri (1838-1922), son-in-law of his brother-in-law R. Hillel Lichtenstein of Kolomyia. Born in Pressburg, he was circumcised by the Chatam Sofer. He studied under leading Hungarian rabbis, and was extremely zealous in fighting the Reform and Haskalah movements, continuing this struggle after immigrating to Jerusalem in 1870. He was active in support of Jewish settlement and agriculture in Eretz Israel, and also came into conflict with members of the Old Yishuv over his opposition to the methods of the Chaluka (distribution of funds), and over other affairs. The Bnei Ayish settlement was named after him.
Part I: [1], 54, 133, [6], 142-196, 196-288, 6 leaves. Part II: [1], 58, [6], 219, 219-231, 5, 8-11 leaves. Lacking leaves 6-7 of final sequence. 35-36 cm. Overall fair-good condition. Stains and wear (traces of mold to margins of several leaves). Open tears, affecting text in several places. Marginal tears to title pages and many other leaves, slightly affecting borders, repaired. Damage to several leaves, affecting text. Stamps. New leather bindings, with bound bookmarks.
The year indicated on the title pages of both parts (1794) is false. The correct year of printing is 1806. A western-Ashkenazi rite machzor was printed concurrently.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Amudei Beit Yisrael, novellae on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim and Yoreh Deah, two parts, by R. Yisrael Meisels Rabbi of Poritsk (Pavlivka). [Berditchev: R. Yisrael Bak, 1818]. Separate title pages for Part I and Part II.
Composition on Shulchan Aruch, comprising two commentaries – Ner Yisrael Amud HaYemini on Magen Avraham, and Patish HaChazak on the Taz. The text of the Shulchan Aruch occupies the center of the page, and is flanked on each side by the two commentaries.
Both title pages bear the signatures of R. Shmuel Heller Rabbi of Safed. Faded stamp (presumably of R. Shmuel) on the first title page.
R. Shmuel Heller (1786-1884) was a leading Torah scholar and a physician, and well versed in general studies. He was raised in the home of the Chozeh of Lublin and immigrated to Eretz Israel upon his advice. He served as rabbi of Safed for sixty years (for his biography and the history of the settlement in Safed, see: HaRav HaManhig VehaRofeh, Safed 1989).
Censorship inscription on first title page. On both title pages, inscriptions attesting to the purchase of the book from the son of R. Shmuel Heller, handwritten and signed by "Chaim Yaakov HaKohen" – R. Chaim Yaakov HaKohen Feinstein, a resident of Safed and Jerusalem, emissary and Torah scholar. He travelled three times between 1866-1887 as emissary for Kollel HaChassidim of Safed, reaching as far as Saana in Yemen and Cochin in India. He authored Imrei Shabbat (Calcutta, 1874) about the prohibition of riding a train on Shabbat, and other works.
Part I: [1], 3-45 leaves. Part II: 5, 7-17, 19-52 leaves (originally: 5, 7-17, 19-54 leaves; lacking two final leaves of Part II). Light-bluish paper. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Open tears and worming, affecting text, repaired. New binding.
The first title page states: "Printed in Dyhernfurth", while the second title page does not indicate the place of printing. In fact, the book was printed in Berditchev, see: A. Yaari, HaDfus HaIvri BeBerditchev, Kiryat Sefer 21 (1944), p. 120, no. 52.
Composition on Shulchan Aruch, comprising two commentaries – Ner Yisrael Amud HaYemini on Magen Avraham, and Patish HaChazak on the Taz. The text of the Shulchan Aruch occupies the center of the page, and is flanked on each side by the two commentaries.
Both title pages bear the signatures of R. Shmuel Heller Rabbi of Safed. Faded stamp (presumably of R. Shmuel) on the first title page.
R. Shmuel Heller (1786-1884) was a leading Torah scholar and a physician, and well versed in general studies. He was raised in the home of the Chozeh of Lublin and immigrated to Eretz Israel upon his advice. He served as rabbi of Safed for sixty years (for his biography and the history of the settlement in Safed, see: HaRav HaManhig VehaRofeh, Safed 1989).
Censorship inscription on first title page. On both title pages, inscriptions attesting to the purchase of the book from the son of R. Shmuel Heller, handwritten and signed by "Chaim Yaakov HaKohen" – R. Chaim Yaakov HaKohen Feinstein, a resident of Safed and Jerusalem, emissary and Torah scholar. He travelled three times between 1866-1887 as emissary for Kollel HaChassidim of Safed, reaching as far as Saana in Yemen and Cochin in India. He authored Imrei Shabbat (Calcutta, 1874) about the prohibition of riding a train on Shabbat, and other works.
Part I: [1], 3-45 leaves. Part II: 5, 7-17, 19-52 leaves (originally: 5, 7-17, 19-54 leaves; lacking two final leaves of Part II). Light-bluish paper. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Open tears and worming, affecting text, repaired. New binding.
The first title page states: "Printed in Dyhernfurth", while the second title page does not indicate the place of printing. In fact, the book was printed in Berditchev, see: A. Yaari, HaDfus HaIvri BeBerditchev, Kiryat Sefer 21 (1944), p. 120, no. 52.
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![Chazon LaMoed, commentary to the Book of Daniel, by R. Shmuel son of R. Yehuda Valerio. Venice: Zuan di Gara, [1586]. "Bomber](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale74-public/211_1.jpg "Chazon LaMoed – Venice, 1586 – Copy of the Malbim")
![Chazon LaMoed, commentary to the Book of Daniel, by R. Shmuel son of R. Yehuda Valerio. Venice: Zuan di Gara, [1586]. "Bomber](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale74-public/211_2.jpg "Chazon LaMoed – Venice, 1586 – Copy of the Malbim")
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Chazon LaMoed, commentary to the Book of Daniel, by R. Shmuel son of R. Yehuda Valerio. Venice: Zuan di Gara, [1586]. "Bomberg typeface".
Early ownership inscription on the title page: "That which G-d granted his servant, Yoav son of Baruch delli Piatelli" (a Torah scholar of Rome in 1668. He brought to print the book Margaliot Tovot by R. Yaakov Tzahalon, Venice 1665).
Copy of the Malbim. On leaf 6 of the first sequence (at the end of the preface): stamp of the Malbim, with a crowned eagle emblem and the inscription: "Meir Leibush Malbim Rabbi of Bucharest", in Hebrew and Romanian (somewhat faint).
R. Meir Leibush Malbim (=Meir Leibush ben Yechiel Michel; 1809-1879), a Biblical commentator and leading rabbi of his generation, erudite in both revealed and hidden realms of the Torah (his teacher for Kabbalah was R. Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov). In his youth, he authored the book Artzot HaChaim on Shulchan Aruch, which earned the effusive approbation of the Chatam Sofer and gained him renown as an exceptional Torah scholar.
Wherever he served as rabbi or visited (he served as rabbi of Wreschen, Kempen, Bucharest, Kherson, Łęczyca, Mogilev and Königsberg), he was renowned for the uncompromising battle he waged against modernism, Haskalah and Reform, which elicited much harassment. During his tenure in Bucharest, he fought the Maskilim, who retaliated by contriving a blood libel. This resulted in him being imprisoned and sentenced to death, and only thanks to the intervention of Sir Moses Montefiore was his punishment reduced to expulsion from Romania.
The spread of Haskalah drove him to devote his time and skills to composing a systematic commentary to the Bible, with the goal of clarifying the depth of wisdom which lies in the words of the sages, and proving the veracity of Oral law. This resulted in his famous commentary to the Bible, which was well-received throughout the Jewish world and reprinted in hundreds of editions.
Many words expurgated by the censor throughout the book, some have faded with time. Censor's inscription on title page. Late inscription on front endpaper: "Messianic calculations – see leaf 110… Avraham Yitzchak Segal Kopolevitz".
6, 108, 110-111 leaves (originally: 6, 112 leaves), lacking two leaves: 109 and 112. Leaves 97-98 erroneously bound between 100-101. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains, dampstains and traces of mold. Wear and tears, affecting text in a few places. Open tears to title page, affecting border, repaired with paper. Old parchment binding, damaged.
Early ownership inscription on the title page: "That which G-d granted his servant, Yoav son of Baruch delli Piatelli" (a Torah scholar of Rome in 1668. He brought to print the book Margaliot Tovot by R. Yaakov Tzahalon, Venice 1665).
Copy of the Malbim. On leaf 6 of the first sequence (at the end of the preface): stamp of the Malbim, with a crowned eagle emblem and the inscription: "Meir Leibush Malbim Rabbi of Bucharest", in Hebrew and Romanian (somewhat faint).
R. Meir Leibush Malbim (=Meir Leibush ben Yechiel Michel; 1809-1879), a Biblical commentator and leading rabbi of his generation, erudite in both revealed and hidden realms of the Torah (his teacher for Kabbalah was R. Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov). In his youth, he authored the book Artzot HaChaim on Shulchan Aruch, which earned the effusive approbation of the Chatam Sofer and gained him renown as an exceptional Torah scholar.
Wherever he served as rabbi or visited (he served as rabbi of Wreschen, Kempen, Bucharest, Kherson, Łęczyca, Mogilev and Königsberg), he was renowned for the uncompromising battle he waged against modernism, Haskalah and Reform, which elicited much harassment. During his tenure in Bucharest, he fought the Maskilim, who retaliated by contriving a blood libel. This resulted in him being imprisoned and sentenced to death, and only thanks to the intervention of Sir Moses Montefiore was his punishment reduced to expulsion from Romania.
The spread of Haskalah drove him to devote his time and skills to composing a systematic commentary to the Bible, with the goal of clarifying the depth of wisdom which lies in the words of the sages, and proving the veracity of Oral law. This resulted in his famous commentary to the Bible, which was well-received throughout the Jewish world and reprinted in hundreds of editions.
Many words expurgated by the censor throughout the book, some have faded with time. Censor's inscription on title page. Late inscription on front endpaper: "Messianic calculations – see leaf 110… Avraham Yitzchak Segal Kopolevitz".
6, 108, 110-111 leaves (originally: 6, 112 leaves), lacking two leaves: 109 and 112. Leaves 97-98 erroneously bound between 100-101. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains, dampstains and traces of mold. Wear and tears, affecting text in a few places. Open tears to title page, affecting border, repaired with paper. Old parchment binding, damaged.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
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Sefer Ikarim, by R. Yosef Albo, with the Etz Shatul commentary by R. Gedalia Lipshitz of Lublin. Sudylkiv, 1835. Title page printed in red and black.
Copy of R. Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor. The front flyleaf bears an inscription testifying that the book belonged to him during his tenure as rabbi of Novardok (before his appointment as Rabbi of Kovno): "Belongs to the renowned Torah scholar… R. Yitzchak Elchanan Rabbi of Novardok".
On the same page, stamp (Hebrew and English) of R. "Refael Mordechai Barishansky (Rabbi of Homel), Rabbi of Talmud Torah Toras Moshe… Bronx, N.Y.". In his youth, R. Barishansky frequented the home of R. Yitzchak Elchanan; he was also ordained by him. He presumably received this book as a gift from R. Yitzchak Elchanan.
R. Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor (1817-1896), a foremost rabbi, renowned for his Torah genius, diligence and great piety. He was considered the supreme halachic authority of his times, and led Lithuanian and Russian Jewry for many years with wisdom and compassion. He began serving as rabbi at a young age, in ca. 1837, holding positions in various cities. In 1852, he was appointed rabbi of Novardok, a town of Torah scholars. He held this position until 1864, when he was appointed rabbi of Kovno. His fame spread throughout the world as a foremost halachic authority and leader of his generation. His responsa and novellae are printed in his series of books: Be'er Yitzchak, Nachal Yitzchak and Ein Yitzchak.
98 leaves. Approx. 37 cm. Overall good condition. Stains (including several dark stains). Minor wear. Marginal tears to endpapers. New leather binding.
Copy of R. Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor. The front flyleaf bears an inscription testifying that the book belonged to him during his tenure as rabbi of Novardok (before his appointment as Rabbi of Kovno): "Belongs to the renowned Torah scholar… R. Yitzchak Elchanan Rabbi of Novardok".
On the same page, stamp (Hebrew and English) of R. "Refael Mordechai Barishansky (Rabbi of Homel), Rabbi of Talmud Torah Toras Moshe… Bronx, N.Y.". In his youth, R. Barishansky frequented the home of R. Yitzchak Elchanan; he was also ordained by him. He presumably received this book as a gift from R. Yitzchak Elchanan.
R. Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor (1817-1896), a foremost rabbi, renowned for his Torah genius, diligence and great piety. He was considered the supreme halachic authority of his times, and led Lithuanian and Russian Jewry for many years with wisdom and compassion. He began serving as rabbi at a young age, in ca. 1837, holding positions in various cities. In 1852, he was appointed rabbi of Novardok, a town of Torah scholars. He held this position until 1864, when he was appointed rabbi of Kovno. His fame spread throughout the world as a foremost halachic authority and leader of his generation. His responsa and novellae are printed in his series of books: Be'er Yitzchak, Nachal Yitzchak and Ein Yitzchak.
98 leaves. Approx. 37 cm. Overall good condition. Stains (including several dark stains). Minor wear. Marginal tears to endpapers. New leather binding.
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![Sefer HaChassidim, by R. Yehuda HeChassid, with a concise commentary. [Zhovkva? ca. 1840]. Many signatures, stamps and owners](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale74-public/213.jpg "Sefer HaChassidim – Signatures of R. Shimon Grünfeld, the Maharshag –")
Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
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Sefer HaChassidim, by R. Yehuda HeChassid, with a concise commentary. [Zhovkva? ca. 1840].
Many signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions on the title page and flyleaves, recording the book's chain of provenance. One of the book's owners was R. Shimon Grünfeld Rabbi of Semihaly, the Maharshag, who signed it twice. The book also bears a dedication handwritten and signed by the Maharshag.
Signatures: "Reuven Chaim", "Binyamin Eliezer Kalman son of the late Reuven Chaim", "The bottom [signee] has won [it], Shimon Grünfeld of Chust", "Shimon Grünfeld of Chust", "I presented it as a wedding gift to my disciple R. Shlomo Eliezer, Shimon Grünfeld of Chust", "I received this book as a gift from the young Torah scholar R. Shimon Grünfeld of Chust, Shlomo Eliezer Bleier, 1882", "Shlomo Eliezer Bleier of Velykyi Bereznyi" (the book also bears his stamps), "Shmuel Ze'ev Bleier".
R. Shimon Grünfeld – the Maharshag (1860-1930), a leading Hungarian rabbi, was a disciple of the Kol Aryeh, the Maharam Schick and the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. He served as dayan in Munkacs, and from 1907, as rabbi and dean in Semihaly (Bűdszentmihály), a position he held for several decades. He was considered one of the leading halachic authorities in Hungary (in his times people would say that there are three leading rabbis in Hungary: the Maharshag, R. Yeshaya Silberstein of Waitzen and R. Mordechai Winkler author of Levushei Mordechai). Many Hungarian rabbis were his disciples. He left over two thousand halachic responsa, most of which were published in the three parts of Responsa Maharshag.
[86] leaves. 22.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Marginal creases. Marginal tears to first and last two leaves, repaired. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
This edition is based on the Zhovkva 1775 edition.
Year of publication as listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, no. 302221. The NLI lists: [Russia-Poland, 183-].
Many signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions on the title page and flyleaves, recording the book's chain of provenance. One of the book's owners was R. Shimon Grünfeld Rabbi of Semihaly, the Maharshag, who signed it twice. The book also bears a dedication handwritten and signed by the Maharshag.
Signatures: "Reuven Chaim", "Binyamin Eliezer Kalman son of the late Reuven Chaim", "The bottom [signee] has won [it], Shimon Grünfeld of Chust", "Shimon Grünfeld of Chust", "I presented it as a wedding gift to my disciple R. Shlomo Eliezer, Shimon Grünfeld of Chust", "I received this book as a gift from the young Torah scholar R. Shimon Grünfeld of Chust, Shlomo Eliezer Bleier, 1882", "Shlomo Eliezer Bleier of Velykyi Bereznyi" (the book also bears his stamps), "Shmuel Ze'ev Bleier".
R. Shimon Grünfeld – the Maharshag (1860-1930), a leading Hungarian rabbi, was a disciple of the Kol Aryeh, the Maharam Schick and the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. He served as dayan in Munkacs, and from 1907, as rabbi and dean in Semihaly (Bűdszentmihály), a position he held for several decades. He was considered one of the leading halachic authorities in Hungary (in his times people would say that there are three leading rabbis in Hungary: the Maharshag, R. Yeshaya Silberstein of Waitzen and R. Mordechai Winkler author of Levushei Mordechai). Many Hungarian rabbis were his disciples. He left over two thousand halachic responsa, most of which were published in the three parts of Responsa Maharshag.
[86] leaves. 22.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Marginal creases. Marginal tears to first and last two leaves, repaired. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
This edition is based on the Zhovkva 1775 edition.
Year of publication as listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, no. 302221. The NLI lists: [Russia-Poland, 183-].
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
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Responsa Avnei Tzedek, Orach Chaim and Yoreh De'ah, by Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Teitelbaum Rabbi of Sighet (author of Yitav Lev). Lviv, 1885. First edition.
Special copy, with a gilt-decorated leather binding, made for R. Naftali Heilperin, head of the Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) community, who sponsored the printing of the book (his name is mentioned in the acknowledgements on verso of title page, though there his name was erroneously spelled Heilpert). R. Naftali's name, the book's title and the name of the author are gilt-lettered on the binding.
Signature at the top of the second leaf: "Refael Shimon son of R. Eliezer Seltman… 1903".
[4], 48, 1-8, 57-80 leaves. 36.5 cm. Dry, slightly brittle paper. Good condition. Stains. Repaired tear to title page. Small marginal tears to title page and other leaves. Original, gilt-decorated leather binding. Significant wear to edges of binding, worming and damage to boards.
Special copy, with a gilt-decorated leather binding, made for R. Naftali Heilperin, head of the Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) community, who sponsored the printing of the book (his name is mentioned in the acknowledgements on verso of title page, though there his name was erroneously spelled Heilpert). R. Naftali's name, the book's title and the name of the author are gilt-lettered on the binding.
Signature at the top of the second leaf: "Refael Shimon son of R. Eliezer Seltman… 1903".
[4], 48, 1-8, 57-80 leaves. 36.5 cm. Dry, slightly brittle paper. Good condition. Stains. Repaired tear to title page. Small marginal tears to title page and other leaves. Original, gilt-decorated leather binding. Significant wear to edges of binding, worming and damage to boards.
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Volume comprising three books of Rishonim, with stamps and handwritten glosses of R. Yerucham Fishel Perla:
• Beit HaBechirah by the Me'iri, on Tractate Yoma. Jerusalem: Hirschensohn, 1885. • Chiddushei HaRan, on Tractate Megillah. Jerusalem: Hirschensohn, 1884. Shaarei Tzion, order of transmission from Adam HaRishon until 1372, by R. Yitzchak de Lattes. Jarosław [Jarosław/Premishla], 1885.
Many owners' stamps of R. Yerucham Fishel Perla in Hebrew and Polish: "Yerucham Fishel Perla of Warsaw…"; "Juda Perla – Warschau". The book contains important glosses (including lengthy glosses), in R. Yerucham Perla's tiny, neat handwriting. Several glosses handwritten by R. Menachem Mendel Kasher (author of Torah Shelemah).
R. Yehuda Yerucham Fishel Perla of Warsaw (1846-1934), a brilliant and exceptionally erudite Torah scholar, a prominent Torah scholar in Poland and in his final years, in Jerusalem. He enjoyed Torah prominence together with wealth, earning a living from commerce, and was not required to undertake a rabbinic position. He is renowned for his monumental work on Sefer HaMitzvot of R. Saadia Gaon (three volumes), and for his glosses printed in the margins of various books.
R. Menachem Mendel Kasher (1895-1984), disciple and associate of the leading Torah scholars of his hometown of Warsaw: R. Menachem Zemba, R. Yerucham Perla and others. He was reputed for his encyclopedic knowledge of the Talmud and Midrashim. He produced many Torah works, including many books and essays he composed, as well as works of Rishonim and Acharonim which he brought to print, based on manuscripts. These include: His series Divrei Menachem, responsa and novellae; dozens of volumes of the Torah Shelemah chumash; publication of the writings of the Rogatchover Gaon and those of R. Yerucham Perla.
[3], 4-8 pages, [1], 2-80 leaves; [3], 3-13 leaves; [4], 48 pages. 23 cm. Dry and brittle paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Marginal tears. New binding.
Sh. HaLevy, nos. 493, 454.
Provenance: Library of R. Menachem Mendel Kasher, author of Torah Shelemah. Lettered on the binding: Beit Torah Shelemah – 770-א.
• Beit HaBechirah by the Me'iri, on Tractate Yoma. Jerusalem: Hirschensohn, 1885. • Chiddushei HaRan, on Tractate Megillah. Jerusalem: Hirschensohn, 1884. Shaarei Tzion, order of transmission from Adam HaRishon until 1372, by R. Yitzchak de Lattes. Jarosław [Jarosław/Premishla], 1885.
Many owners' stamps of R. Yerucham Fishel Perla in Hebrew and Polish: "Yerucham Fishel Perla of Warsaw…"; "Juda Perla – Warschau". The book contains important glosses (including lengthy glosses), in R. Yerucham Perla's tiny, neat handwriting. Several glosses handwritten by R. Menachem Mendel Kasher (author of Torah Shelemah).
R. Yehuda Yerucham Fishel Perla of Warsaw (1846-1934), a brilliant and exceptionally erudite Torah scholar, a prominent Torah scholar in Poland and in his final years, in Jerusalem. He enjoyed Torah prominence together with wealth, earning a living from commerce, and was not required to undertake a rabbinic position. He is renowned for his monumental work on Sefer HaMitzvot of R. Saadia Gaon (three volumes), and for his glosses printed in the margins of various books.
R. Menachem Mendel Kasher (1895-1984), disciple and associate of the leading Torah scholars of his hometown of Warsaw: R. Menachem Zemba, R. Yerucham Perla and others. He was reputed for his encyclopedic knowledge of the Talmud and Midrashim. He produced many Torah works, including many books and essays he composed, as well as works of Rishonim and Acharonim which he brought to print, based on manuscripts. These include: His series Divrei Menachem, responsa and novellae; dozens of volumes of the Torah Shelemah chumash; publication of the writings of the Rogatchover Gaon and those of R. Yerucham Perla.
[3], 4-8 pages, [1], 2-80 leaves; [3], 3-13 leaves; [4], 48 pages. 23 cm. Dry and brittle paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Marginal tears. New binding.
Sh. HaLevy, nos. 493, 454.
Provenance: Library of R. Menachem Mendel Kasher, author of Torah Shelemah. Lettered on the binding: Beit Torah Shelemah – 770-א.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
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Tiferet HaTzvi, composition on Tractate Beitzah and novellae on the laws of Yoreh Deah, by R. Uziel Meisels of Ritshvol (Ryczywół), disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. Zhovkva, 1803. First edition.
The author, R. Uziel Meisels (1744-1785), rabbi and yeshiva dean in Ostrovtse (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski), Ritshvol and Neustadt. In his youth, he became acquainted with the Baal Shem Tov and he cites in his books teachings which he heard from him. After the Baal Shem Tov passed away, he became a disciple of R. Dov Ber, the Maggid of Mezeritch, and a close associate of the Maggid's disciples: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, R. Zusha of Anipoli, R. Chaim Chaikel of Amdur, R. Menachem Mendel of Premishlan, R. Pinchas Horowitz of Frankfurt, author of the Haflaah, and R. Shmuel Shmelke Horowitz of Ritshvol and Nikolsburg.
Copy of R. Meir Shapiro of Lublin, dean of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva and founder of the Daf HaYomi. His stamps appear on the title page and front flyleaf: "Meir Shapiro Rabbi of Piotrkow".
R. Meir Shapiro (1887-1933), rabbi of Piotrkow and Lublin, dean of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva and initiator of the Daf HaYomi, one of the founders of Agudat Yisrael and leading rabbi in his times. He was one of the youngest and most dominant rabbis in the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. One of the most renowned figures in recent times. A yeshiva dean, sharp and witty, an outstanding scholar in Halachah and Aggadah. A chassid closely attached to his rebbes. An excellent orator, and extremely accomplished person. An active and dynamic communal worker, a member of the Polish Sejm. Always full of grace, his conduct was regal. R. Meir passed away without leaving any offspring, yet he himself would say that he has two children – the first being the Daf HaYomi, and the second – the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva.
Stamps of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva library.
The title page also bears the stamp of R. "Moshe Nachum Yerushalimski Rabbi of Kielce and the region" (stamped over the stamps of R. Meir Shapiro).
R. Moshe Nachum Yerushalimski (1855-1916), a leading Halachic authority in his generation. Already in his youth, he corresponded with prominent Torah scholars of the time, and responsa to him are found in the books Shoel UMeshiv by R. Yosef Shaul Nathansohn, Shem Aryeh by R. Aryeh Leibush Bolechover, Shaarei De'ah by R. Chaim Yehuda Leib Sosnitser and others. Some of his responsa relate to difficult topics in the laws of Agunot and Kashrut (at the young age of seventeen, the Shoel UMeshiv requested that he sign a Heter Me'ah Rabbanim). He travelled to Sanz as a young man and the Divrei Chaim was very fond of him.
[2], 29, 16 leaves. Novellae on Beitzah (16 leaves) originally bound before novellae on Yoreh De'ah (29 leaves). 36.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear. Small marginal tears to first two leaves. Minor tears and damage to last leaf, slightly affecting text. Minor worming, occasionally affecting text. Several leaves trimmed close to text, affecting headings and catchwords. Stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 634.
The author, R. Uziel Meisels (1744-1785), rabbi and yeshiva dean in Ostrovtse (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski), Ritshvol and Neustadt. In his youth, he became acquainted with the Baal Shem Tov and he cites in his books teachings which he heard from him. After the Baal Shem Tov passed away, he became a disciple of R. Dov Ber, the Maggid of Mezeritch, and a close associate of the Maggid's disciples: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, R. Zusha of Anipoli, R. Chaim Chaikel of Amdur, R. Menachem Mendel of Premishlan, R. Pinchas Horowitz of Frankfurt, author of the Haflaah, and R. Shmuel Shmelke Horowitz of Ritshvol and Nikolsburg.
Copy of R. Meir Shapiro of Lublin, dean of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva and founder of the Daf HaYomi. His stamps appear on the title page and front flyleaf: "Meir Shapiro Rabbi of Piotrkow".
R. Meir Shapiro (1887-1933), rabbi of Piotrkow and Lublin, dean of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva and initiator of the Daf HaYomi, one of the founders of Agudat Yisrael and leading rabbi in his times. He was one of the youngest and most dominant rabbis in the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. One of the most renowned figures in recent times. A yeshiva dean, sharp and witty, an outstanding scholar in Halachah and Aggadah. A chassid closely attached to his rebbes. An excellent orator, and extremely accomplished person. An active and dynamic communal worker, a member of the Polish Sejm. Always full of grace, his conduct was regal. R. Meir passed away without leaving any offspring, yet he himself would say that he has two children – the first being the Daf HaYomi, and the second – the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva.
Stamps of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva library.
The title page also bears the stamp of R. "Moshe Nachum Yerushalimski Rabbi of Kielce and the region" (stamped over the stamps of R. Meir Shapiro).
R. Moshe Nachum Yerushalimski (1855-1916), a leading Halachic authority in his generation. Already in his youth, he corresponded with prominent Torah scholars of the time, and responsa to him are found in the books Shoel UMeshiv by R. Yosef Shaul Nathansohn, Shem Aryeh by R. Aryeh Leibush Bolechover, Shaarei De'ah by R. Chaim Yehuda Leib Sosnitser and others. Some of his responsa relate to difficult topics in the laws of Agunot and Kashrut (at the young age of seventeen, the Shoel UMeshiv requested that he sign a Heter Me'ah Rabbanim). He travelled to Sanz as a young man and the Divrei Chaim was very fond of him.
[2], 29, 16 leaves. Novellae on Beitzah (16 leaves) originally bound before novellae on Yoreh De'ah (29 leaves). 36.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear. Small marginal tears to first two leaves. Minor tears and damage to last leaf, slightly affecting text. Minor worming, occasionally affecting text. Several leaves trimmed close to text, affecting headings and catchwords. Stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 634.
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