Complete set of Five Books of the Torah, with Targum Onkelos and various commentaries, and with the Heichal HaBerachah and Otzar HaChaim commentaries, by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin, rabbi of Zidichov (Zhydachiv) and Komarno. Lviv: Pessel Balaban, [1864-1874]. First edition printed in the lifetime of the author, over the course of approximately ten years (order of printing: Bamidbar, 1864; Vayikra, 1866; Bereshit, 1869; Shemot, 1872; Devarim, 1874). Five volumes.
This book contains two original compositions by the author: The Heichal HaBerachah commentary – commentary based on Kabbalistic and Chassidic teachings regarding Masorah, exact spelling of words and spacing between sections; and the Otzar HaChaim commentary on the 613 mitzvot as found in the Torah portions, Kabbalistic and Chassidic commentary explaining which mitzvah is alluded to in each letter of the Ten Commandments (based on the principle of R. Saadia Gaon, quoted by Rashi in Parashat Mishpatim 24, 12). The two compositions are based on the principles of the Arizal and Baal Shem Tov. In these works, the author explains at length the sources of the teachings of the Arizal and the Baal Shem Tov, and how they fit together.
The Heichal HaBerachah chumashim by R. Yitzchak Eizik of Komarno are classic works of Kabbalistic and Chassidic thought. These books were favored by rebbes of all circles (the Zidichov dynasty, the Divrei Chaim and his descendants, the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, and others).
In the author's letter to Chassidim living in Hungary, regarding the distribution of the Chumashim with his commentary, he writes his special blessing and notes the segulah of his holy books: "…I am confident that anyone who has our Chumash in his home will be spared from any misfortune and harm, illness and
want, and his home will be filled with G-d's blessing and all good, success, wealth and longevity for him and his offspring… children, life and sustenance, benevolence and mercy, favorable judgement, for a long life".
Apart from Targum Onkelos, the chumash also includes Rashi and Baal HaTurim, Masorah Gedolah and Ketanah, Maskil LeDavid (commentary on Rashi) by R. David Pardo, and Menorat Shlomo – commentary on the Masorah, by R. Or Shraga Feivish Rabbi of Dubrovna (son-in-law of the Gaon of Vilna).
On title pages of Bamidbar volume, stamps of Rebbe Moshe Shmuel Rottenberg of Koson-Kleinwardein-Los Angeles‏.
Bereshit: 283, [9] leaves. Lacking 2 title pages. Shemot (with Megillat Esther): 320, [46] leaves. Lacking 2 title pages. Vayikra (with Shir HaShirim): [2], 300, [11]; [4], 15-62 leaves. Bamidbar (with Megillat Ruth): [4], 225, [15] leaves. Devarim (with Kohelet and Eichah): 211, [1], 26 leaves. Lacking first 4 leaves.
5 volumes. Approx. 28 cm. Condition varies. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Tears to title pages of Bamidbar. Tears to some other leaves, affecting text (paper repairs in a few places). Stamps. New bindings.
The Bamidbar volume (which was printed first) contains a preface. Two variants of the preface are known to us. One is a longer version (two leaves comprising a three-part preface), and the second is a shorter version (one leaf, comprising a single-part preface, with an approbation by R. Yitzchak Eizik of Zidichov on verso). The present copy features the longer preface.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 218.

Nidvot Pi, novellae on Tractate Kinnim, by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin, rabbi of Zidichov (Zhydachiv) and Komarno. Lviv, 1848. First edition.
The book begins with additions and emendations to the author's books – Asirit HaEfah on Torat Kohanim and Pnei Zaken on Tractate Shekalim of the Jerusalem Talmud.
8, [8] leaves. Lacking final leaf, with end of subscribers' list. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Handwritten inscriptions (in pen) on several leaves. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 371.

Beit Aharon, "on Torah and worship of G-d", by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody, 1875. First edition.
Two title pages.
The book begins with a collection of Azharot Kodesh, and records of Chassidic practices from the rebbes of the Karlin-Stolin dynasty. The renowned Shabbat song – Kah Echsof Noam Shabbat by R. Aharon HaGadol of Karlin is printed on leaf 6 (p. 11).
[6], 316, [3], [2] pages. Pages 17-24 bound out of place, after page 48. 27.5 cm. Wide margins. Good condition. Stains. Tears to both title pages (paper repair to inner margin of first title page). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 82.
Some corrections were made to this first edition during the course of the printing, resulting in variations between the different copies.

Or HaGanuz, novellae on the Torah according to allegoric, kabbalistic and Chassidic approaches, with a second part – VeZot LiYehuda, novellae on Mishnayot "according to allegoric and kabbalistic approaches, lofty secrets", by R. Yehuda Leib HaKohen of Anipoli (Hannopil). Lviv, [1866]. First edition.
The book bears approbations of great Chassidic leaders, including the only approbation to a book ever issued by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Another approbation, by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl (the Maggid of Chernobyl), extols the segulah and protective qualities of the book: "Every person should purchase this holy book for merit and excellent protection for himself and his descendants". His holy sons – R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Trisk (Turiisk) and R. David of Tolna – also mention in their approbations the segulah for protection that their father described. In the publisher's foreword, the author's grandson likewise cites the protective qualities of the book.
Two title pages.
[1], 12; 84, 33 leaves. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming, slightly affecting title page border. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 21.