Yesod Yitzchak, Part I – kabbalistic and Chassidic essays on the topic of Brit Milah; Part II – Halichot Olam, customs and segulot, by R. Yitzchak Eizek HaLevi of Zuravitz (Żurawica; author of Raza Meheimna and Otiot D'Rabbi Yitzchak). Zhovkva, 1810. First edition.
Many approbations by leading Torah scholars: R. Meir (Kristianpoller) of Brody; R. Yaakov Orenstein of Lvov, author of Yeshuot Yaakov; R. Efraim Zalman Margaliot of Brody; R. Moshe Shapira of Zaliztsi; R. Aryeh Leib HaKohen of Stryi, author of Ketzot HaChoshen, and others.
The list of pre-publication subscribers, following the approbations, contains information about great rabbis of that generation and their places of residence at the time of printing.
Leaves 41-47 comprise a study order (compiled from the Zohar) for the night before circumcision – the Vach-Nacht.
The author, R. Yitzchak Eizek HaLevi (1735-1783), was a shochet and bodek in Zuravitz, a village near Przemyśl. Little is known about him. In the approbations to his books, he is described as a hidden tzaddik who lived in utter poverty, secluding himself in the forest, passionately and fervently serving G-d. He wrote his books at night. The author of Brit Kehunat Olam recounted that tears would stream from his eyes when slaughtering an animal. R. Yitzchak Eizek is said to have requested of the Yismach Moshe (who in his youth lived in nearby Przemyśl) that he come and study kabbalah under his tutelage, however, the Yismach Moshe was not well acquainted with him and refused. R. Yitzchak Eizek was dispirited by the refusal of the Yismach Moshe and therefore, before his death, instructed that all his kabbalistic writings be buried with him because the world is not worthy of them. After his passing, the Yismach Moshe greatly regretted his refusal and, wishing to do good to the soul of the author, arranged that his writings be copied and those copies be buried in his grave, leaving the original manuscripts to be prepared for print. The Yismach Moshe himself oversaw the copying, editing and printing of the book Raza Meheimna (see approbations and forewords to his books Raza Meheimna and Yesod Yitzchak, and Tehilla L'Moshe by R. Moshe David Teitelbaum, Sighet 1906, pp. 3b-4a). Later sources recount that the Baal Shem Tov used to travel to discuss secret matters with R. Yitzchak Eizek, and when his greatness and holiness became recognized, many thronged to him (see: M. Wunder, Encyclopedia L'Chachmei Galicia, III, pp. 268-272).
Stamp on the title page: "R.A.B. – Rabbiner in Libau", alongside an inscription (in Yiddish?). Owner's signature using the page number on leaf 10: "Yisrael son of R. Benzion Katz of Hasenfeld".
[5], 5-69 leaves. Leaves 33-34, 53-54 bound out of sequence. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to title page, repaired. Open tear to leaf 58, affecting text. Marginal wear and creases to some leaves. Damage to several leaves, affecting text. Handwritten markings within text. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 233.

Tanna Devei Eliyahu, with the Yeshuat Yaakov commentary. Minkovitz: Yechezkel son of Shevach and orphans of Moshe son of Yosef Mechokek, [1798]. With approbation by R. David Leikes Rabbi of Bar (Ukraine), a prominent disciple of the Baal Shem Tov.
Signature on p. 3a: "Moshe son of R. Yechiel".
40, 43-94, [1], 94-130 leaves. 18.5 cm. Light-bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains. Significant worming, affecting text in part. New binding.
That year, three editions of Tanna Devei Eliyahu were printed in Minkovitz (Mynkivtsi, Ukraine; see enclosed material).

Ahavat Dodim, commentary to Shir HaShirim, following revealed and kabbalistic approaches, by R. Binyamin of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi), author of Torei Zahav. Lviv: Aharon son of Chaim David Segal, [1793]. Only edition.
The author, R. Binyamin, maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 350-354), was well versed both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings. It is unclear whether he merited meeting the Baal Shem Tov, however his works include teachings in his name. His works also include many teachings in the names of the disciples of the Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid of Mezeritch, R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Menachem Mendel of Premishlan. He described R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov as "my teacher". His works include: Torei Zahav – kabbalistic and Chassidic homiletics on the Torah portions; Chelkat Binyamin, commentary on the Passover Haggadah; Amtachat Binyamin on Megillat Kohelet. All of his works were published posthumously, by his son R. Asher Zelig. R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, in his approbation to Amtachat Binyamin, describes R. Binyamin as a "righteous and G-dly man".
[3], 94 leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains on many leaves. Wear, predominantly to first and final leaves. Worming. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 14.

Torei Zahav, homiletics, ethics, kabbalah and Chassidut on the Torah, festivals, Megillat Eichah and Megillat Esther, by R. Binyamin of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). Mohyliv, [1816]. First edition.
The author, R. Binyamin, maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 350-354), was well versed in both revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings. It is unclear whether he merited meeting the Baal Shem Tov, however his works include teachings in his name. His works also include many teachings in the names of the disciples of the Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid of Mezeritch, R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Menachem Mendel of Premishlan. He refers to R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov as "my teacher". His works include: Chelkat Binyamin, commentary on the Passover Haggadah; Ahavat Dodim, commentary to Shir HaShirim and Amtachat Binyamin on Megillat Kohelet. All of his works were published posthumously, by his son R. Asher Zelig. R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, in his approbation to Amtachat Binyamin, describes R. Binyamin as a "righteous and G-dly man".
Stamps of "Moshe Klein, shochet and bodek in Baia Mare".
46, 48-101, 101-108, 107-112, 117-119, 119-122, 125-126 leaves. 19.5 cm. Printed (in part) on bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Marginal tears to final leaf, slightly affecting text, repaired. Creases. Worming, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 613.

Yismach Lev (Part II of Meor Einayim), commentary on Aggadot and Midrashim (following the order of the Talmudic tractates), by Rebbe Menachem Nachum [Twersky] of Chernobyl. Slavita: [R. Moshe Shapira, 1798]. First edition.
Two books by R. Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl – Yismach Lev and Meor Einayim – were published in Slavita in 1798. The second edition of Yismach Lev was published in Zhovkva in 1800. The second edition of Meor Einaim, published in Polonne in 1810, included the essays of Yismach Lev (under the single title Meor Einaim), as did most later editions.
The maggid R. Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl (1730-1798, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 168-175) was one of the founders of Chassidut and the progenitor of the Chernobyl dynasty. He studied directly from the Baal Shem Tov and was a close disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. He served as maggid in Norynsk, Pohrebyshche and Chernobyl. He acceded to his disciples' entreaties to print his teachings and delegated the task to his disciple R. Eliyahu son of R. Zev Wolf Katz, instructing him to publish his writings in the "fine and exceptional printing press established in Slavita…" (the printing press of R. Moshe Shapira, then in its early years).
[1], 34 leaves. 20.5 cm. Some browned leaves. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and mildew to last leaves. Repaired tears to last leaf, slightly affecting text. Worming to last leaves, repaired, slightly affecting text. Leaves trimmed close to text, affecting headings (with minor damage to text on one leaf). New leather binding.
Variant. The title page varies from other copies in layout and decoration on top of border.