Olelot Efraim, homilies for festivals and ethics, by R. Efraim of Luntschitz (Łęczyca). Zhovkva, 1763. The word "Amsterdam" is emphasized on the title page.
Ownership inscription at the top of the title page: "G-d granted me, Yitzchak Meir" - Signature of R. Yitzchak Meir Alter, the first Rebbe of Ger, author of Chiddushei HaRim (1799-1866). A foremost scholar in Torah and Chassidism in his times and a leader of Polish Jewry. In 1859, R. Yitzchak Meir was appointed rebbe and moved to Gur (Góra Kalwaria), establishing the Ger Chassidic court and serving in its rabbinate. During his seven-year tenure, his court blossomed and thousands became his followers.
[23], 3-40, [34] leaves. Misfoliation. 34 cm. Fair condition. Wear and worming to the text and margins, professionally restored with paper. New, ornamented and elegant leather binding, placed in a matching leather-covered slipcase

Rav Peninim, comprising three books: Nofet Tzufim Ume'irat Einayim, by R. Meir Teomim Maggid of Lubartow and Lviv and posek in Lviv; Tevat Gome by the author's son, R. Yosef son of R. Meir Teomim (rabbi of Frankfurt an der Oder, author of Pri Megadim); Shoshanat HaAmakim by R. Yosef Teomim. Frankfurt an der Oder, [1782]. Three title pages.
In Nofet Tzufim Ume'irat Einayim, the author quotes the letter sent by R. Gershon of Kitov from Eretz Israel to his brother-in-law the Baal Shem Tov, referring to them both as amongst the living.
Signature of R. Binyamin Wolf Löw on the final page, and remnants of his signature on the title page.
R. Binyamin Wolf Löw (1777-1851), author of Shaarei Torah, rabbi of Amshinov, Vrbové (Hungary) and other cities. A prominent Torah scholar, he composed many works on all parts of the Torah, published as the Shaarei Torah series. He received enthusiastic approbations by the leading Torah scholars of his generation, including R. Akiva Eger, the Chatam Sofer, and others.
[2], 136 leaves (without additional leaf at end of Shoshanat HaAmakim, added in some copies only). 20 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Large open tear and several minor tears to title page, affecting text and border, repaired with paper and photocopy replacement. Extensive worming to title page and worming to several other leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Leaves trimmed close to headings in several places. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 532.

Sidrei Taharot, Part I - Tractate Kelim, by Rebbe Gershon Chanoch Henich Leiner, rabbi of Radzin (Radzyń Podlaski). Józefów, 1873. First edition.
Sidrei Taharot is an original, comprehensive and brilliant work on Tractate Kelim. Since there is neither Babylonian nor Jerusalem Talmud on Tractate Kelim, the author compiled a kind of Gemara, comprised of all the teachings in the Babylonian Talmud, Jerusalem Talmud and Midrashim pertaining to each Mishnah in this tractate. The text of the Mishnah and "Gemara" are flanked by two commentaries from the author and compiler - one lengthy and one brief. The work is also structured in a similar style to that of the Talmud.
A great controversy arose at the time surrounding this work. Concerned that a composition so closely resembling the Gemara might eventually be mistaken as an integral part of the Talmud, some of the rabbis of Vilna issued a public statement against it. On the other hand, the work earned the approbations of many of the leading Torah scholars of the generation.
Title page printed in red and black.
Stamp of the author's son, Rebbe Mordechai Yosef Elazar Leiner of Radzin, on the title page.
[10], 540, 543-544 pages. Without map. 37.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor wear. Tears to several leaves. Open tears to title page and following leaf, repaired with paper. Inner margin of title page reinforced with paper, affecting border. Marginal open tears to leaves 84 and 94, slightly affecting text (one tear repaired with paper). Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 434.

Torat HaBayit HaAroch, by R. Shlomo ben Aderet - the Rashba, with Mishmeret HaBayit by the Rashba and Bedek HaBayit by R. Aharon HaLevi - the Ra'ah. Vienna, [1811].
Copy of Rebbe Aharon Moshe Leifer of Zolynia-Lantzut, son of Rebbe Mordechai of Nadvorna, as attested in the ownership inscription written by one of his descendants.
Signatures of Rebbe Yaakov Yissachar Ber Rosenbaum of Slotfina (grandson of Rebbe Mordechai of Nadvorna, son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Aharon Moshe of Zolynia-Lantzut) on the front endpaper, title page and several other leaves.
Rebbe Aharon Moshe Leifer of Zolynia-Lantzut (d. 1926), son of Rebbe Mordechai (R. Mordchele) of Nadvorna. Succeeded his father as rebbe. Was renowned for his wonders, particularly in curing the sick.
Rebbe Yaakov Yissachar Ber Rosenbaum (perished in the Holocaust), son of Rebbe Meir Leifer-Rosenbaum of Kretchnif and grandson of Rebbe Mordechai of Nadvorna. Served as rebbe in Slotfina (Maramureș), and later Sighet.
122 leaves. 34 cm. Fair-good condition. Large dampstains on all leaves. Tears to title page. Worming to some leaves. Old, damaged binding. Old leather spine.

Zeh Yenachamenu, Midrash Mechilta, with commentaries by R. Moshe Frankfurt. Amsterdam, [1712]. First edition. Approbations by R. Shlomo Ayllon Rabbi of Amsterdam, the Maharshashach Rabbi of Frankfurt am Main and R. Yehuda Mehler of Bingen.
This copy comes from the library of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. The flyleaf bears a dedication dated 1964, by R. Chaim Schneebalg of Jerusalem, who gave this book to the rebbe, and inscribed his name and the name of his mother (as a kvittel): "Cheshvan 1964. A gift to the rebbe, from his servant Chaim son of Sarah Bobtze, for spiritual and material salvation".
[1], 64 leaves (lacking 2 leaves following title page, continuation of foreword and approbations). 32 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Large open tears to title page and open tears to several leaves at end, repaired with paper. Stamps. New binding.

Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979) was the youngest son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the Kedushat Yom Tov (1836-1904), and grandson of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda, the Yitav Lev (1808-1883), who both served as rabbis of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) and were leaders of Chassidic Jewry in the Maramureș region.
He was renowned from his youth as a leading Torah scholar of his generation, for his perspicacity and intellectual capacities, as well as for his holiness and outstanding purity. At a young age, he was appointed rabbi of Irshava. In 1925, he was appointed rabbi of Karaly (Carei; in place of R. Shaul Brach who went to serve as rabbi of Kashoi), and in 1934, of Satmar (Satu Mare). In all the places he served as rabbi, he also maintained a large yeshiva and Chassidic court. He stood at the helm of the faithful, uncompromising Orthodox Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was one of the founding pillars of the Torah world in the generation following the Holocaust. After surviving the Holocaust, he emigrated to the United States, where he established the Satmar Chassidic community - the largest Chassidic community in the world. He served as president of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem, and as leader of Orthodox Jewry in the United States and throughout the world. His writings were published in dozens of books: VaYoel Moshe, Responsa Divrei Yoel, Divrei Yoel on the Torah and more.
The Holiness of Items of Tzaddikim - In the Teachings of Rebbe Yoel of Satmar
In his writings, Rebbe Yoel of Satmar repeatedly relates to the holiness contained in the possessions of a Tzaddik; and conversely to the prohibition of benefitting from the money of the wicked, warning not to accept funding from the Zionist state and the like.
In several places in his book Divrei Yoel on the Torah, the Rebbe describes the tremendous virtue of the belongings of the Tzaddik, which have the power to endow holiness for generations, since the "sparks of holiness" endure in them. Based on this concept, the Rebbe explains Yosef's influence on the Egyptians, who were sustained from his produce during the famine and drew from it "spiritual vibrancy": "…the property of Tzaddikim has the power to impart spiritual vibrancy…" (Divrei Yoel, Shemot, p. 33). Regarding the "aspect of holiness" contained in the belongings of Tzaddikim from "the root of their soul", he writes: "The possessions of Tzaddikim are precious to them… since they contain an aspect of the root of their soul… as they are particular not to steal…" (Divrei Yoel, Vayetze, p. 92).