Or Pnei Moshe, homiletics, ethics and Chassidic teachings on the Torah and Five Megillot, by R. Moshe Sofer Stam of Pshevorsk (Przeworsk). Mezeritch (Mezhirichi), [1810]. First edition.
The author was a great Chassidic leader in the generation of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and his brother R. Zusha of Anipoli, who held him in high esteem. The book bears many approbations extolling the great holiness of the book and its author, accorded by foremost Chassidic leaders such as: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, the Chozeh of Lublin, R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and the Be'er Mayim Chaim.
The Chozeh of Lublin writes in his approbation: "…as a child, I subjected myself to his authority, and drank from his faithful waters, and I knew that all his matters were for the sake of Heaven only, to give satisfaction to G-d, and he was so elevated, that R. Moshe Alshech would appear to him…". Indeed, Or Pnei Moshe is based upon the teachings of R. Moshe Alshech, and it quotes him extensively, expounding upon his words. In their approbation (added to some copies of the book), the sons of R. Zusha of Anipoli quote a testimony from their great father, who described to them how the author composed this book, having observed him while he was studying, "and his appearance resembled that of a heavenly angel, and while he was writing his holy book, a tongue of flame would rise from his holy written words".
R. Moshe of Pshevorsk (1720?-1806) was renowned amongst the great Chassidic leaders as a supremely holy and pure Torah scribe. Tefillin and mezuzot he scribed were deemed exceptionally holy, and some were preserved from generation to generation with particular care. Reputedly, R. Elimelech of Lizhensk attested that he saw King David standing beside R. Moshe, and they thereafter became acquainted (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 303). In a letter from R. Moshe to R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, he writes to him that the price of his tefillin is one red-gulden, yet he is unable to keep up with the demand. Many traditions and legends were recorded regarding this matter.
Incomplete copy. [2], 46, 49-100, 231-240, 101-116, 119-230 leaves. Lacking four leaves: 47-48, 117-118. Leaves 231-240 bound out of sequence, after leaf 100. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains to first leaves. Minor wear. Tears to first leaves and several other leaves, affecting text. Minor worming. Stamps. Many inscriptions on title page. New leather binding.
Without two additional leaves of approbations (leaves 3-4), printed in smaller typeface, added after the printing to some copies.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 32.

Collection of editions of the book Levushei Serad, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim and Yoreh De'ah, by Rebbe David Shlomo Eybeschutz, author of Arvei Nachal:
• Levushei Serad, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah. Mohyliv, [1812]. First edition. Lacking final leaf. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 256.
• Levushei Serad, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah. Hrubieszów, 1819. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 257.
• Levushei Serad, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah. [Russia, 1824]. Both the copy listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book and the NLI copy are lacking end. The present copy is complete.
• Levushei Serad, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah. [Russia-Poland, ca. 1830]. Copy of R. Akiva Yosef Schlesinger, with his stamp on the title page. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 259.
• Levushei Serad, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah. [Lviv, ca. 1850]. Lacking one leaf in middle.
• Levushei Serad, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim. Mohyliv, 1818. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 253.
• Levushei Serad, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim. Mohyliv, [ca. 1825]. Title page states: "in 1818". False imprint: title page text, place, year of printing and name of printer were copied from the first edition printed in 1818 (in the present edition, unlike the first edition, there is no censorship authorization, and the names of the print workers are not mentioned).
• Levushei Serad, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim. Zhovkva, 1836. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 254.
• Levushei Serad, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, parts I and II. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1853. First edition of part II (sections 149-696). Stefansky Chassidut, no. 255.
The author, R. David Shlomo Eybeschutz (1755-1814; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 501-503), a Chassidic leader and prominent Halachic authority. He served as rabbi of Chorostkov and Soroca, and in 1809, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed. His relative R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev praises him in his approbation as "sharp and well-versed in Torah realms like an early Torah sage, and all his actions are for the sake of Heaven". His books were accepted as classic Halachic and Chassidic works.
9 books. Size and condition vary (worming or tears to some books, affecting text).

Mevaser Tzedek on the Torah, by R. Yissachar Dov Ber MiGeza Tzvi, rabbi of Zlotchov (Zolochiv), disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov – two editions:
1. Mevaser Tzedek. Dubno, [1798]. First edition.
Incomplete copy. [2], 52 leaves. Lacking 4 final leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Tears and worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (book restored). Large open tears to final leaf, with significant damage to text. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
2. Mevaser Tzedek. Berditchev (Berdychiv), 1817. Second edition, with additions.
[2], 53 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Marginal tears to first two leaves, repaired with paper. Minor worming. Handwritten inscriptions. Stamp. New leather binding.
The author was a friend and cousin of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Their acquaintance began when they were both residing in Lubartów, when R. Yissachar Ber and R. Levi Yitzchak married cousins from the Peretz family in Lubartów (descendants of Spanish exiles). R. Yissachar Ber married the daughter of R. Tzvi Hirsh Peretz, while R. Levi Yitzchak married the daughter of R. Yisrael Peretz of Lubartów. R. Levi Yitzchak and R. Yissachar Ber were both drawn close to Chassidut together, through their relative R. Aryeh Leibush Peretz (author of Beit Peretz).
R. Yissachar Ber was later appointed rabbi of Zlotchov and established a yeshiva there. He exchanged halachic correspondence with leading Torah scholars of his times. One of his disciples was R. Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz, author of Sidduro shel Shabbat, who describes in his book Eretz HaChaim the Divine Inspiration he witnessed in his teacher. R. Yissachar Ber immigrated to Eretz Israel, reaching Safed in Shevat 1795. He passed away in Av that same year, and was buried in Safed close to the Alshech. His epitaph reads: "Here lies the true Torah scholar, pious and humble". His memory was sanctified amongst Chassidim, and R. Yitzchak Eizik of Komarno testified that he never damaged his G-dly image, not even with the smallest blemish, and he would tell of a miracle that took place during R. Yissachar Ber's journey to Eretz Israel (see: Netiv Mitzvotecha, path I, section 13). His books include Mevaser Tzedek on the Torah (reprinted in over six editions), and Bat Eini – responsa and Talmudic novellae. His sons-in-law were R. Avraham Chaim of Zlotchov, author of Orach LeChaim, who succeeded his father-in-law as rabbi of Zlotchov, and R. Gershon Margolies Rabbi of Skalat, who immigrated with him to Safed.
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 321-322.

Orach LaChaim, kabbalistic and Chassidic homiletics on the Torah, in five parts, by Rebbe Avraham Chaim of Zlotchov. [Berditchev (Berdychiv): R. Yisrael Bak, 1817]. First edition.
Interesting approbations by Chassidic leaders: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev (who writes: "This book was written by a titan among giants, and was written in purity and holiness"); R. Yisrael of Kozhnitz; R. Yaakov Yitzchak, the Chozeh of Lublin (who writes: "Although I do not usually conduct myself in greatness, because a person knows himself and I am neither a rabbi or a Maggid, however… out of my love of G-d, I greatly love every Jew and most certainly tzaddikim, therefore I am writing an approbation…"); R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta; R. Chaim Thirer (author of Sidduro shel Shabbat).
The author, R. Avraham Chaim of Zlotchov (ca. 1726-1816; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 80-81), was one of the greatest Torah scholars and Chassidim in his generation. He was the son of R. Gedalia Rabbi of Zhovkva, and the son-in-law of R. Pinchas Horowitz, the Haflaah. Through his second marriage he came to be the son-in-law of R. Yissachar Dov of Zlotchov, the author of Bat Eini. He was a disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch, of R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov, of the Haflaah and of his brother R. Shmuel Shmelke of Nikolsburg.
This book opens with a long foreword by R. Efraim Zalman Margolies of Brody, which ends with praise for the author: "…He was great in Torah and Chassidut, spent much of the day in prayer, involved himself extensively in charity and good deeds and brought many to repentance. He was proficient in the hidden facets of the Torah". R. Avraham Chaim once sent a letter to the Ohev Yisrael of Apta requesting that the Ohev Yisrael pray for his recovery, to which the Ohev Yisrael replied that he was surprised by the request, since a person such as R. Avraham Chaim can certainly pray for himself and be sure that his prayers will be answered (Igrot HaOhev Yisrael, Igeret 23b). The author himself prepared the book Orach Chaim for print, between 1804 and 1814, and received approbations from many leading Chassidic masters. However, he did not merit seeing his book in print; it was finally printed in 1817, a year after his passing.
Ownership inscription extending over several leaves (5-9 of first sequence): "For the Mishnayot group of the Beit Midrash of the rabbi of Roman" (R. Yaakov Dov Ber of Roman, Romania, frequented the courts of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin and his son Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura, immigrated to Safed in 1836 and built a Beit Midrash). Ownership inscription on p. 52b of first sequence: "Belongs to the Beit Midrash donated by R. He[---] to [---]".
52; 59; 29; 37; 31 leaves. 23.5 cm. Most leaves with wide margins. Fair condition. Stains, including significant, large dampstains to many leaves, with minor mold stains in several places. Wear. Margins of title page, first and final leaves trimmed, slightly affecting text. Margins of these leaves repaired and widened with paper (these leaves were presumably supplied from a different copy). Tears in several other places, not affecting text. Worming to several leaves. Inscriptions. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 34.

Noam Megadim UKevod HaTorah, homiletics, pilpul, ethics and Chassidut on the Torah portions, by R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz, rabbi of Tarnogród. Lviv, [1807]. First edition. With approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, the Chozeh of Lublin, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and the Yismach Moshe.
R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz Rabbi of Tarnogród (d. 1806), a holy and eminent Torah scholar, disciple of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and the Maggid of Zlotchov. In this book, he quotes numerous Torah thoughts from prominent and early Chassidic masters. The book bears 11 approbations by leaders of that generation, highlighting the holiness and asceticism of the author. The Chozeh of Lublin acclaims him in his approbation: "…all his ways were for the sake of Heaven... and he was very exceptional and unparalleled, whether in halachah or aggadah… and an exceptional orator…". The Maggid of Kozhnitz writes in his approbation: "and all the teachings in this book were established to instruct on the way of acquiring holiness and true humility".
Glosses in Sephardic script on some leaves.
[4], 102; 76 leaves. Lacking final [2] leaves with "names of signees". Approx. 21 cm. Slightly darkened paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming to many leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (book professionally restored). Tears repaired with paper. Open tears to title page, affecting border and text on both sides, repaired with paper and handwritten replacement of missing text (primarily on verso). New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 382.