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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Two books - Kedushat Levi on Pirkei Avot and Kedushat Levi on the Torah and Festivals:
1. Kedushat Levi on Pirkei Avot, by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. [Lviv, 1862]. First edition.
8 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears, including marginal open tear to title page and minor open tears to final leaf, slightly affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
2. Kedushat Levi, Chassidic essays on Chanukah and Purim, on the Torah portions, festivals and Aggadot, by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. [Lviv, 1862]. Separate title page for each part.
[1], 25; [1], 60; 36, [1] leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Open tears to leaves 27-28 of second sequence, with significant damage to text. New binding.
1. Kedushat Levi on Pirkei Avot, by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. [Lviv, 1862]. First edition.
8 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears, including marginal open tear to title page and minor open tears to final leaf, slightly affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
2. Kedushat Levi, Chassidic essays on Chanukah and Purim, on the Torah portions, festivals and Aggadot, by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. [Lviv, 1862]. Separate title page for each part.
[1], 25; [1], 60; 36, [1] leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Open tears to leaves 27-28 of second sequence, with significant damage to text. New binding.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Teshuot Chen, Chassidic novellae on the Torah, by R. Gedalia of Linitz, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. Berditchev, 1816. First edition.
The author, R. Gedalia of Linitz (1738-1803), transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and one of the primary sources of the book Shivchei HaBaal Shem Tov. He was reputedly held in high regard by the Baal Shem Tov, despite his young age.
[5], 45 leaves. 21 cm. Greenish paper. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Open tears to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. Many paper reinforcements. Worming, slightly affecting text. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 641.
The author, R. Gedalia of Linitz (1738-1803), transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and one of the primary sources of the book Shivchei HaBaal Shem Tov. He was reputedly held in high regard by the Baal Shem Tov, despite his young age.
[5], 45 leaves. 21 cm. Greenish paper. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Open tears to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. Many paper reinforcements. Worming, slightly affecting text. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 641.
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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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Orach LeChaim, kabbalistic and Chassidic homiletics on the Torah, five parts, by Rebbe Avraham Chaim of Zlotchov. [Berditchev: R. Yisrael Bak, 1817].
First edition. With interesting approbations by prominent Chassidic leaders, such as R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Yisrael of Kozhnitz, the Chozeh of Lublin and others.
The author, R. Avraham Chaim of Zlotchov (ca. 1726-1816), a prominent Torah scholar and Chassidic leader in his times. A disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and other prominent Chassidic leaders.
52; 59; 29; 37; 24, 28-31 leaves. Lacking 3 leaves (25-27) of final sequence. Approx. 20 cm. Fair condition. Several leaves in fair-poor condition. Some leaves were presumably supplied from a different copy. Stains, including dampstains. Mold stains to several leaves. Tears to first and final leaves (including open tears) and to margins of some other leaves, affecting text in several places (primarily title page). Several leaves repaired with transparent paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 34.
First edition. With interesting approbations by prominent Chassidic leaders, such as R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Yisrael of Kozhnitz, the Chozeh of Lublin and others.
The author, R. Avraham Chaim of Zlotchov (ca. 1726-1816), a prominent Torah scholar and Chassidic leader in his times. A disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and other prominent Chassidic leaders.
52; 59; 29; 37; 24, 28-31 leaves. Lacking 3 leaves (25-27) of final sequence. Approx. 20 cm. Fair condition. Several leaves in fair-poor condition. Some leaves were presumably supplied from a different copy. Stains, including dampstains. Mold stains to several leaves. Tears to first and final leaves (including open tears) and to margins of some other leaves, affecting text in several places (primarily title page). Several leaves repaired with transparent paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 34.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Toldot Aharon, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the Torah portions, by R. Aharon of Zhitomir (close disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev). Berditchev
(Berdychiv): R. Yisrael Bak, [1817]. First edition.
Toldot Aharon contains inspirational sermons and guidance in worship of G-d based on Chassidic teachings, recorded by one of the disciples of R. Aharon of Zhitomir. The book is written in an animated, passionate style, and quotes dozens of teachings received by the author from his prime teacher, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev.
[2], 16, [2], 17-36, 40-191 leaves. [2] leaves bound out of sequence, after leaf 16 instead of after leaf 20. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Wear. Open tears, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. Worming (significant worming to title page), affecting text, repaired with paper. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 604.
(Berdychiv): R. Yisrael Bak, [1817]. First edition.
Toldot Aharon contains inspirational sermons and guidance in worship of G-d based on Chassidic teachings, recorded by one of the disciples of R. Aharon of Zhitomir. The book is written in an animated, passionate style, and quotes dozens of teachings received by the author from his prime teacher, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev.
[2], 16, [2], 17-36, 40-191 leaves. [2] leaves bound out of sequence, after leaf 16 instead of after leaf 20. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Wear. Open tears, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. Worming (significant worming to title page), affecting text, repaired with paper. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 604.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Tzemach Hashem LiTzvi, Chassidic essays on the Torah, by R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna. [Berditchev (Berdychiv): R. Yisrael Bak, ca. 1818]. First edition.
The author, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna (1740-1802), was one of the leading third generation Chassidic rebbes. Disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov, who was known to say that R. Tzvi Hirsh was the greatest of his disciples and that Eliyahu HaNavi desires his closeness.
[2], 28; 138 leaves. 20.5 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains (primarily to first and final leaves). Stamps. Markings in pen alongside text on several leaves. New leather binding.
Without leaf [3] (third approbation and omissions from Parashiot Ki Tisa and Shemini), found in some copies only.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 500.
The author, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna (1740-1802), was one of the leading third generation Chassidic rebbes. Disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov, who was known to say that R. Tzvi Hirsh was the greatest of his disciples and that Eliyahu HaNavi desires his closeness.
[2], 28; 138 leaves. 20.5 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains (primarily to first and final leaves). Stamps. Markings in pen alongside text on several leaves. New leather binding.
Without leaf [3] (third approbation and omissions from Parashiot Ki Tisa and Shemini), found in some copies only.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 500.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $700
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Maayan HaChochma, on the Five Books of the Torah, the Bible and Psalms, Pirkei Avot and Likutei Chiddushei Aggadot, by Rebbe Asher Tzvi, maggid of Ostroh. Korets, [1816].
First edition printed in the author's lifetime, a number of weeks before his death (the book was printed during Chanuka 1816, and Rebbe Asher Tzvi passed away on 16th Shevat 1817). With approbations by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta.
Rebbe Asher Tzvi of Ostroh (ca. 1740-1817), a leading disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch, was a holy person and pious kabbalist. Served as a maggid in Ostroh and was known as one of the foremost rebbes of his times. In 1804, he began serving as rebbe and rabbi in Korets.
[2], 116 leaves. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and dampstains. Traces of past dampness and mold to margins of many leaves. Tears. Open tears to first three leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Worming. Stamps. Handwritten inscription. New, elegant leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 355.
First edition printed in the author's lifetime, a number of weeks before his death (the book was printed during Chanuka 1816, and Rebbe Asher Tzvi passed away on 16th Shevat 1817). With approbations by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta.
Rebbe Asher Tzvi of Ostroh (ca. 1740-1817), a leading disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch, was a holy person and pious kabbalist. Served as a maggid in Ostroh and was known as one of the foremost rebbes of his times. In 1804, he began serving as rebbe and rabbi in Korets.
[2], 116 leaves. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and dampstains. Traces of past dampness and mold to margins of many leaves. Tears. Open tears to first three leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Worming. Stamps. Handwritten inscription. New, elegant leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 355.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $400
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Shoshanat HaAmakim Emek HaSidim, homilies and eulogies by R. Moshe son of R. Yehuda HaLevi Horowitz, rabbi of Volochysk. Korets, [1819]. First edition.
Homilies delivered by the author in 1814-1818.
The author was the son and successor of R. Aryeh Yehuda Leib Rabbi of Volochysk, leading disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch.
[2], 3-152, 155-162 leaves. Leaf 2 (continuation of preface) lacking due to printing error. Recto and verso of title page mistakenly printed over two leaves (printed on one side only of each leaf, verso blank). 20 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Marginal worming to some leaves. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 574.
Homilies delivered by the author in 1814-1818.
The author was the son and successor of R. Aryeh Yehuda Leib Rabbi of Volochysk, leading disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch.
[2], 3-152, 155-162 leaves. Leaf 2 (continuation of preface) lacking due to printing error. Recto and verso of title page mistakenly printed over two leaves (printed on one side only of each leaf, verso blank). 20 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Marginal worming to some leaves. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 574.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $400
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Noam Elimelech, Chassidic homiletics on the Torah portions, a classic Chassidic work by R. Elimelech Weisblum of Lizhensk. Hrubieszów, 1817. Sixth edition. Title page printed in red and black.
[1], 94 leaves. 21 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Open tears to some leaves (including open tear to title page), affecting text. Extensive worming, affecting text. Many leaves reinforced with pieces of transparent paper (over text). Stamps and handwritten inscription. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 379.
[1], 94 leaves. 21 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Open tears to some leaves (including open tear to title page), affecting text. Extensive worming, affecting text. Many leaves reinforced with pieces of transparent paper (over text). Stamps and handwritten inscription. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 379.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $500
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Noam Elimelech, Chassidic homiletics on the Torah portions, a classic Chassidic work by R. Elimelech Weisblum of Lizhensk. [Russia-Poland, 1820].
On verso of title page, Hanhagot HaAdam by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, erroneously attributed to R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov, who is described on the title page as author of the book.
[1], 3, 5-91, 93-95 leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains (including dampstains and dark stains to title page and other leaves) and wear. Open tears in several places, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text, repaired in part. Stamps (over text). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 380.
On verso of title page, Hanhagot HaAdam by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, erroneously attributed to R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov, who is described on the title page as author of the book.
[1], 3, 5-91, 93-95 leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains (including dampstains and dark stains to title page and other leaves) and wear. Open tears in several places, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text, repaired in part. Stamps (over text). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 380.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $600
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Shaar HaTefillah, on prayer, by Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi), author of Be'er Mayim Chaim and Sidduro shel Shabbat. [Sudylkiv]: Tzvi Ze'ev Rabinstein, [1825]. First edition.
In the foreword, the publisher states that this book was written in Eretz Israel, where the author immigrated to after printing his first books Sidduro shel Shabbat and Be'er Mayim Chaim, and after they became popular in most towns and countries. He testifies to the words of the holy author, who stated that Shaar HaTefillah has the power to hasten the redemption.
Printed here for the first time is the author's well known responsum regarding the recitation of "Leshem Yichud", in which he rebuts the opinion of the Noda BiYehuda, who criticized its recital.
10, 102, 113-115 leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Bluish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Open tears to inner margins of title page and following leaf, and marginal open tears to several other leaves, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text in several places, mostly repaired with paper. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 538.
In the foreword, the publisher states that this book was written in Eretz Israel, where the author immigrated to after printing his first books Sidduro shel Shabbat and Be'er Mayim Chaim, and after they became popular in most towns and countries. He testifies to the words of the holy author, who stated that Shaar HaTefillah has the power to hasten the redemption.
Printed here for the first time is the author's well known responsum regarding the recitation of "Leshem Yichud", in which he rebuts the opinion of the Noda BiYehuda, who criticized its recital.
10, 102, 113-115 leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Bluish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Open tears to inner margins of title page and following leaf, and marginal open tears to several other leaves, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text in several places, mostly repaired with paper. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 538.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Arvei Nachal on the Torah portions, by R. David Shlomo Eybeschutz Rabbi of Soroca. [Sudylkiv: Pinchas Eliezer Bilitch?, 1825-1826].
Inscriptions and stamp on the title page and leaf 1.
[2], 98; 41; [1], 43-164 leaves. Lacking 4 final leaves (replaced in photocopy). Approx. 23 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Creases and wear (some leaves with significant wear). Open tears affecting text, including large open tears affecting text to title page and to several other leaves (leaf 164 mostly lacking), repaired with paper (and photocopy replacement). Worming to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Several places reinforced with paper. Margins trimmed with damage to headings. Inscriptions. Stamp. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 470.
Inscriptions and stamp on the title page and leaf 1.
[2], 98; 41; [1], 43-164 leaves. Lacking 4 final leaves (replaced in photocopy). Approx. 23 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Creases and wear (some leaves with significant wear). Open tears affecting text, including large open tears affecting text to title page and to several other leaves (leaf 164 mostly lacking), repaired with paper (and photocopy replacement). Worming to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Several places reinforced with paper. Margins trimmed with damage to headings. Inscriptions. Stamp. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 470.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Arvei Nachal on the Torah portions, by R. David Shlomo Eybeschutz Rabbi of Soroca. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1858.
Signature on the title page, possibly of R. Avraham Khalfon (1820-1886, Torah scholar in Morocco, head of the rabbis in Tiberias and later head of the Haifa Beit Din). Another ownership inscription.
Stamps of "Rabbi Dr. J. Burg - Rabbi of the Jewish Center" (in Hebrew and English).
Lengthy gloss in Sephardic script on p. 149 of the Book of Bamidbar, end trimmed.
199; 64; 153-176, 185-208; 65-66, 71-86; 112; 150; 152, 177-184, 209-214 pages. Lacking pp. 67-70 of Shemot (2 leaves). Pages 153-176 and 185-208 of Devarim bound out of sequence - after p. 64 of Shemot. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears, repaired with paper. Margins of some leaves reinforced with paper (affecting text in several places). Worming, affecting text. Margins trimmed, with damage to text in several places. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions. Old binding with leather spine. Damage and worming to binding.
Signature on the title page, possibly of R. Avraham Khalfon (1820-1886, Torah scholar in Morocco, head of the rabbis in Tiberias and later head of the Haifa Beit Din). Another ownership inscription.
Stamps of "Rabbi Dr. J. Burg - Rabbi of the Jewish Center" (in Hebrew and English).
Lengthy gloss in Sephardic script on p. 149 of the Book of Bamidbar, end trimmed.
199; 64; 153-176, 185-208; 65-66, 71-86; 112; 150; 152, 177-184, 209-214 pages. Lacking pp. 67-70 of Shemot (2 leaves). Pages 153-176 and 185-208 of Devarim bound out of sequence - after p. 64 of Shemot. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears, repaired with paper. Margins of some leaves reinforced with paper (affecting text in several places). Worming, affecting text. Margins trimmed, with damage to text in several places. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions. Old binding with leather spine. Damage and worming to binding.
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