Two books by the Maharal of Prague, printed with the encouragement of the Maggid of Kozhnitz, with the only essays of the Maggid of Kozhnitz printed in his lifetime:
1. Gevurot Hashem, on the exile and redemption from Egypt and Seder night in halachah and aggadah, by R. Yehuda Loew (the Maharal) of Prague. Nowy Dwór, [1796]. With approbations by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and the Maggid of Kozhnitz.
Signatures on the title page and at the top of several leaves.
[1], 102 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Worming, affecting text of several leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.
2. Be'er HaGolah, explanation of Aggadot, by R. Yehuda Loew (the Maharal) of Prague. Nowy Dwór, 1804. With an approbation by the Maggid of Kozhnitz.
This book includes three profound essays by the Maggid of Kozhnitz, which clarify the depth of the intent of the Maharal in several places in his book Be'er HaGolah. Two of the essays were printed on the final leaf of the book, and one on the verso of the title page.
The essays of the Maggid of Kozhnitz, printed in the present book Be'er HaGolah, are presumably the only teachings printed in his lifetime (apart from two brief glosses printed in Raziel HaMalach, Warsaw 1812 edition - see item 90, and a few responsa printed in Responsa Keter Kehunah, Zhovkva, 1805 - see item 89). The essay printed on verso of title page is a key tenet of his teachings, on the topic of foreknowledge and free will.
[1], 58, [1] leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Tears to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 72.

Responsa Keter Kehunah, by R. Yitzchak Avraham Katz of Pinchov (Pińczów; descendant of R. Shabtai Kohen, the Shach). [Zhovkva, 1805]. First edition.
The title page states "Part I", yet no other parts were printed. An exchange of halachic letters regarding an agunah the Maggid of Kozhnitz permitted to remarry was printed in section 76, with two responsa by the Maggid of Kozhnitz, a responsum by R. Pinchas Horowitz author of the Haflaa, and a responsum by the author.
[1], 77 leaves. 36.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Several wax stains, affecting text. Minor worming, affecting text. Small marginal tears to several leaves. Margins trimmed close to headings in several places, affecting text on one leaf. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 248.

Avodat Yisrael, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the Torah portions, Haftarot and festivals; two letters; Chassidic commentary to Tractate Avot and novellae on Talmudic topics in Tractate Chullin, by R. Yisrael Hopstein - the Maggid of Kozhnitz. [Józefów, 1842]. First edition.
This copy contains the rare leaf, not present in most copies, with three approbations by prominent Chassidic leaders: R. Mordechai David of Dombrowa, the Aryeh Debei Ila'i R. Aryeh Leib Lipshitz, and the famous approbation by the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, in which he attests: "In my opinion, there is no one in our generation capable of grasping his [the Maggid of Kozhnitz's] wisdom". These three approbations are not found in most copies of the first edition, and were never printed again until the Bnei Brak 1965 edition.
Avodat Yisrael is considered a classic Chassidic work, and was held in high esteem by prominent Chassidic leaders.
[4], 90; 32 leaves. Lacking first title page (the book originally had two title pages). 22 cm. Fair-good condition. Many stains, including dark stains and dampstains. Marginal wear and creases. Marginal tears to title page and other leaves. Worming, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 452.

Pri Kodesh Hilulim, introduction and commentary to the book Pri Etz Chaim on the prayer kavanot, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov - "Sar Beit HaZohar". Lviv, [1833]. The title pages states that it was printed in "1802" by "Jides [Yehudit] Rosanes".
False imprint. The name of the printer and the year (Hebrew and civil) on the title page, are incorrect. The actual year of printing is hinted to in the closing note of the publisher at the end of the book, where two chronograms each indicate the year 5593 (=1833). This type of falsification was common in Chassidic books printed in Galicia at that time, due to censorship restrictions and the persecution of Chassidim by the Haskalah movement (A. Yaari lists 16 books with similar false imprints).
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831), was known by the name "Sar Beit HaZohar" due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. From a young age, he was renowned as an outstanding genius whose knowledge encompassed all facets of the Torah.
[1], 21; 15, [1] leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Open tears to final two leaves, affecting text. Final leaf repaired with transparent paper over some of the text. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 483.

Ateret Tzvi, commentary on the Zohar, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov - "Sar Beit HaZohar". Part I on Bereshit, Part II on Shemot and Part III on Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. [Lviv, 1834-1841?]. First edition.
Three parts in three volumes.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831), was known by the name "Sar Beit HaZohar" due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. A glimpse of his profound kabbalistic knowledge is revealed in his book Ateret Tzvi on the Zohar.
Lengthy handwritten inscriptions on the endpaper of vol. I. Brief glosses on several leaves of vol. III.
Three volumes. Vol. I (Bereshit): [1], 83, 85-152 leaves. Vol. II (Shemot): [1], 54 leaves. Vol. III (Vayikra-Devarim): 50 leaves. Lacking title page. Approx. 22-23 cm. Vol. II printed on bluish paper. Condition varies. Vol. I in fair condition. Vols. II and III in good to good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains (vol. I with many stains). Wear. Marginal tears to vol. III. Tears to vol. I, including open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting border and text, repaired in part with paper (with replacement of border). Worming affecting text) extensive worming in vol. I, some leaves with significant damage). Several leaves of vol. II trimmed close to text, with damage to heading in one place. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 460.