Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Or HaMeir, Chassidic essays on the Torah, by Rebbe Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir. Poritsk (Pavlivka): Shlomo ben Chanina, 1815. Two variants.
Two variants of the same edition. The first one features the original title page, indicating the place and year of printing and the name of the printer, with approbations on the verso. On the title page of the second copy, the place of printing was replaced with the word "in Korets" in large bold letters. Instead of the name of the printer, the following appears: "Published by… R. Avraham Yitzchak bookseller of Zhovkva", with a chronogram for the year 1787. The approbations on verso were omitted.
Inscriptions, signatures and stamps in the first copy.
Two copies. [1], 147, 48 leaves. 23.5 cm. Both copies are in overall good condition. Stains and minor wear. Copy 1: dark stains, wear and wormhole to title page. Dampstains to several leaves. Copy 2: worming in several places, affecting text. New leather bindings (non-uniform).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 27.
Two variants of the same edition. The first one features the original title page, indicating the place and year of printing and the name of the printer, with approbations on the verso. On the title page of the second copy, the place of printing was replaced with the word "in Korets" in large bold letters. Instead of the name of the printer, the following appears: "Published by… R. Avraham Yitzchak bookseller of Zhovkva", with a chronogram for the year 1787. The approbations on verso were omitted.
Inscriptions, signatures and stamps in the first copy.
Two copies. [1], 147, 48 leaves. 23.5 cm. Both copies are in overall good condition. Stains and minor wear. Copy 1: dark stains, wear and wormhole to title page. Dampstains to several leaves. Copy 2: worming in several places, affecting text. New leather bindings (non-uniform).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 27.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Mayim Kedoshim, novellae on Order Kodashim of the Babylonian Talmud, by R. Avraham Moshe of Brahiłów (Brailiv). Mezhirov, [1790]. Only edition.
According to one source, the author was a disciple of the prominent maggid - R. Dov Ber of Mezeritch.
The book contains novellae on most of Order Kodashim (apart from Tractates Tamid, Middot and Kinnim).
Ownership inscription on the title page.
[10], 3-120 leaves. 32.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Significant worming, affecting text, repaired with paper (book professionally restored). Stamp and handwritten inscription. New leather binding.
Without [1] final leaf of errata, printed separately and added to some copies only.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 342.
According to one source, the author was a disciple of the prominent maggid - R. Dov Ber of Mezeritch.
The book contains novellae on most of Order Kodashim (apart from Tractates Tamid, Middot and Kinnim).
Ownership inscription on the title page.
[10], 3-120 leaves. 32.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Significant worming, affecting text, repaired with paper (book professionally restored). Stamp and handwritten inscription. New leather binding.
Without [1] final leaf of errata, printed separately and added to some copies only.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 342.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $1,200
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Ginzei Yosef, essays of ethics, homiletics, Chassidut and Kabbalah on the Torah portions, with novellae on tractates Berachot, Shabbat, Pesachim and Sukkah, by R. Yosef Bloch Rabbi of Alesk (Olesko). Lviv, 1792. First edition. With approbations by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Zusha of Anipoli, R. Yaakov Shimshon of Shepetovka, R. Avraham Moshe of Pshevorsk and others.
The author, R. Yosef Bloch (1724-1790), was a close associate of the Maggid of Mezeritch. Rabbi of Alesk and maggid in Satanov (Sataniv). He was renowned in the Chassidic world for his book Ginzei Yosef, one of the first Chassidic books.
Copy of Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel Shapiro of Drohobych. Many of his stamps on the title page and other leaves.
Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel Shapiro (1864-1924), grandson of Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. Served as rebbe in Drohobych. He immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1922.
[4], 98; 20 leaves. Lacking four final leaves (21-24). 33 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains on some leaves. Wear. Open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. Minor worming, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 110.
The author, R. Yosef Bloch (1724-1790), was a close associate of the Maggid of Mezeritch. Rabbi of Alesk and maggid in Satanov (Sataniv). He was renowned in the Chassidic world for his book Ginzei Yosef, one of the first Chassidic books.
Copy of Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel Shapiro of Drohobych. Many of his stamps on the title page and other leaves.
Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel Shapiro (1864-1924), grandson of Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. Served as rebbe in Drohobych. He immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1922.
[4], 98; 20 leaves. Lacking four final leaves (21-24). 33 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains on some leaves. Wear. Open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. Minor worming, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 110.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $800
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Yesod Yosef, allusions and numerical values of the Holy Names and Sefirot, with kabbalistic homiletics, by R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne (Rivne), one of the first and elite disciples of the Maggid of Mezeritch. Minkovitz, [1803]. First edition.
[4], 34, 37-88 leaves. Lacking three leaves: 35-36 and final leaf. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Marginal open tears to several leaves (slightly affecting text in a few places), repaired in part with paper. Worming, slightly affecting text in several places. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 232.
[4], 34, 37-88 leaves. Lacking three leaves: 35-36 and final leaf. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Marginal open tears to several leaves (slightly affecting text in a few places), repaired in part with paper. Worming, slightly affecting text in several places. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 232.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $600
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Likutei Yosef, novellae on Talmudic topics, by R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne. Minkovitz, [1803]. First edition.
The author, R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne (Rivne; d. 1800), was a holy kabbalist, disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and R. Michel of Zlotchov.
[1], 26 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Minor wear. Worming, affecting text. Minor marginal tears to some leaves; two leaves reinforced with paper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 280.
The author, R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne (Rivne; d. 1800), was a holy kabbalist, disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and R. Michel of Zlotchov.
[1], 26 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Minor wear. Worming, affecting text. Minor marginal tears to some leaves; two leaves reinforced with paper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 280.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Likutim Yekarim, anthology of Chassidic essays from the founders of Chassidut, R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov, and his disciples: R. Dov Ber Maggid of Mezeritch, R. Menachem Mendel of Premishlan and R. Yechiel Michel Maggid of Zlotchov. Lviv: R. Yehuda Shlomo Yarish Rappoport, [1792].
The vast majority of the book comprises selections of the teachings of the Maggid of Mezeritch.
[2], 40 leaves. 22 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Tears to all leaves (mostly marginal), including open tears affecting text, repaired with paper (all leaves were professionally restored). Worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. Leaves trimmed, affecting headings of several leaves. Handwritten inscriptions on title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 301.
The printing press of R. Yehuda Shlomo Yarish Rappoport also notably published the holy book Noam Elimelech in 1788, and its workers were reputedly holy men, amongst the 36 hidden Tzaddikim of the generation.
The vast majority of the book comprises selections of the teachings of the Maggid of Mezeritch.
[2], 40 leaves. 22 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Tears to all leaves (mostly marginal), including open tears affecting text, repaired with paper (all leaves were professionally restored). Worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. Leaves trimmed, affecting headings of several leaves. Handwritten inscriptions on title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 301.
The printing press of R. Yehuda Shlomo Yarish Rappoport also notably published the holy book Noam Elimelech in 1788, and its workers were reputedly holy men, amongst the 36 hidden Tzaddikim of the generation.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $800
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Maggid Devarav LeYaakov, selected essays by the Maggid R. Dov Ber of Mezeritch. Collection of editions.
• Lviv: R. Shlomo Yarish Rappaport, 1792. Third edition. • Ostroh, [1794]. • [Lviv, 1797]. • Berditchev, [1808].
Stefansky Chassidut nos. 326-329.
4 books. Size and condition vary (see Hebrew description for details).
• Lviv: R. Shlomo Yarish Rappaport, 1792. Third edition. • Ostroh, [1794]. • [Lviv, 1797]. • Berditchev, [1808].
Stefansky Chassidut nos. 326-329.
4 books. Size and condition vary (see Hebrew description for details).
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $1,000
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Keter Shem Tov, Part I - selections of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, compiled by R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów and Apta (Opatów). Zhovkva: Yehuda Leib Meyerhoffer and Mordechai Rabinstein, [1794]. First edition.
Part I of Keter Shem Tov - the renowned compendium of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, selected from the books of his disciples, R. Yaakov Yosef of Polonne and the Maggid of Mezeritch. This is one of the first compendiums printed of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, published in two parts in Zhovkva, 1794-1795.
The compiler of this book, R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów and Apta, authored several popular Chassidic books, including: Or HaGanuz LaTzadikim, the Tefilla Yeshara - Keter Nehora siddur and other books.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions on the front endpaper.
[30] leaves. Approx. 18 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Minor marginal open tears to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting text and border, repaired with paper. Leaves trimmed close to headings and title page border, with damage to headings in several places. Handwritten inscriptions. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 249.
Part I of Keter Shem Tov - the renowned compendium of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, selected from the books of his disciples, R. Yaakov Yosef of Polonne and the Maggid of Mezeritch. This is one of the first compendiums printed of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, published in two parts in Zhovkva, 1794-1795.
The compiler of this book, R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów and Apta, authored several popular Chassidic books, including: Or HaGanuz LaTzadikim, the Tefilla Yeshara - Keter Nehora siddur and other books.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions on the front endpaper.
[30] leaves. Approx. 18 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Minor marginal open tears to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting text and border, repaired with paper. Leaves trimmed close to headings and title page border, with damage to headings in several places. Handwritten inscriptions. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 249.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $1,000
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Keter Shem Tov, "All the holy teachings of R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov" - selections of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, compiled by R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów and Apta. Korets [1797]. Second edition.
The compiler of this book, R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów and Apta, authored several popular Chassidic books, including: Or HaGanuz LaTzadikim, the Tefilla Yeshara - Keter Nehora siddur and other books.
Oriental signatures on several leaves.
[2], 63, [1] leaves. 16.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming to title page and many other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Open tears to title page, affecting text and border, repaired with photocopy replacement. Tears in several other places, repaired. Book professionally restored. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 250.
The compiler of this book, R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów and Apta, authored several popular Chassidic books, including: Or HaGanuz LaTzadikim, the Tefilla Yeshara - Keter Nehora siddur and other books.
Oriental signatures on several leaves.
[2], 63, [1] leaves. 16.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming to title page and many other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Open tears to title page, affecting text and border, repaired with photocopy replacement. Tears in several other places, repaired. Book professionally restored. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 250.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $700
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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 Einayim, published in Polonne in 1810, included the book Yismach Lev (under the single title Meor Einayim), 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.
Indistinct stamp on p. 19a.
34 leaves. Lacking title page (replaced in photocopy). 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Wear. Tears and worming (including significant worming to several leaves), affecting text, repaired with paper. Margins trimmed with damage to text in several places. Several leaves presumably supplied from a different copy. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 237.
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 Einayim, published in Polonne in 1810, included the book Yismach Lev (under the single title Meor Einayim), 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.
Indistinct stamp on p. 19a.
34 leaves. Lacking title page (replaced in photocopy). 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Wear. Tears and worming (including significant worming to several leaves), affecting text, repaired with paper. Margins trimmed with damage to text in several places. Several leaves presumably supplied from a different copy. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 237.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $400
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Bat Eini, Talmudic novellae and responsa, by R. Yissachar Dov Ber MiGeza Tzvi Rabbi of Zlotchov (Zolochiv), disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov. Dubno, [1798]. First edition.
The author was a friend and cousin of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. One of his disciples was R. Chaim of Czernowitz, author of Be'er Mayim Chaim, who describes in his book Eretz HaChaim the Divine Inspiration he witnessed in his teacher.
Signatures and stamp (faded) on the title page and p. 74a.
[2], 119, [1] leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Open tears to title page, affecting border, and open tears to other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (with photocopy replacement). Extensive worming, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 105.
The author was a friend and cousin of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. One of his disciples was R. Chaim of Czernowitz, author of Be'er Mayim Chaim, who describes in his book Eretz HaChaim the Divine Inspiration he witnessed in his teacher.
Signatures and stamp (faded) on the title page and p. 74a.
[2], 119, [1] leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Open tears to title page, affecting border, and open tears to other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (with photocopy replacement). Extensive worming, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 105.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $1,000
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Mishnat Chachamim, novellae on the Six Orders of the Mishnah, Parts I-VI, by R. Meshulam Feivish HaLevi Horowitz of Kremenets. Ostroh, [1796]. First edition. Separate title pages for Moed and Nashim.
Approbations by the Noda BiYehuda, the Haflaa and many other leading rabbis of the generation.
The author, R. Meshulam Feivish HaLevi Horowitz (ca. 1710 - Kislev, between 1786 and 1791) was born in Kremenets (Eastern Galicia), and lived there his entire life teaching Torah. From his youth, he was known for his holiness, as R. Eliezer Kalir attests in his approbation, praising him also for his exceptional good name and Torah study. The Noda BiYehuda in his approbation uncharacteristically extolled his virtues, comparing him to the Torah scholars of early generations.
Ownership inscriptions of R. Baruch Hirsh Teitelmon of Warsaw and signature of "Shalom… Zilber of Kutno".
[3], 33; [1], 15; [1], 22 leaves; 20 leaves; 24 leaves; 46 leaves. 21 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Stains and wear. Tears to several leaves, not affecting text. Tear to leaf 6 of Order Taharot, slightly affecting text, repaired. Ownership inscriptions and stamps. New binding.
Approbations by the Noda BiYehuda, the Haflaa and many other leading rabbis of the generation.
The author, R. Meshulam Feivish HaLevi Horowitz (ca. 1710 - Kislev, between 1786 and 1791) was born in Kremenets (Eastern Galicia), and lived there his entire life teaching Torah. From his youth, he was known for his holiness, as R. Eliezer Kalir attests in his approbation, praising him also for his exceptional good name and Torah study. The Noda BiYehuda in his approbation uncharacteristically extolled his virtues, comparing him to the Torah scholars of early generations.
Ownership inscriptions of R. Baruch Hirsh Teitelmon of Warsaw and signature of "Shalom… Zilber of Kutno".
[3], 33; [1], 15; [1], 22 leaves; 20 leaves; 24 leaves; 46 leaves. 21 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Stains and wear. Tears to several leaves, not affecting text. Tear to leaf 6 of Order Taharot, slightly affecting text, repaired. Ownership inscriptions and stamps. New binding.
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