Auction 85 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Ohev Yisrael, Chassidic homiletics on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1863. First edition.
[1], 117 leaves. 25.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Traces of past dampness, with many mold stains. Open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Worming, slightly affecting text, repaired in part with paper. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 19.
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Two books by Rebbe Yaakov Yitzchak of Lublin – the Chozeh of Lublin, first editions:
1. Zot Zikaron, Torah novellae and secrets. Lviv, [1851]. First edition.
Ownership inscription on title page. Ownership inscriptions and stamps of the Beit Midrash of Rebbe Yaakov Shimshon of Kosov in Safed.
[1], 34, 37, 39-40, 42-56; 10 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming affecting text, and marginal open tear to one leaf, repaired with paper. Significant worming and large open tears to final leaf, affecting text, repaired with paper (photocopy replacement of missing text). Abrasions to title page. Leaves trimmed close to text, affecting headings and text in several places. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 194.
2. Zikaron Zot, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the Torah portions and selections on Neviim and Ketuvim. Warsaw, 1869. First edition.
[2], 74 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 204.
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Or HaGanuz, novellae on the Torah according to allegoric, kabbalistic and Chassidic approaches, with a second part – VeZot LiYehuda, novellae on Mishnayot "according to allegoric and kabbalistic approaches, lofty secrets", by R. Yehuda Leib HaKohen of Anipoli (Hannopil). Lviv, [1866]. First edition. Separate title page for part II.
The book Or HaGanuz bears approbations of great Chassidic leaders, including the only approbation to a book ever issued by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Another approbation, by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl (the Maggid of Chernobyl), extols the segulah and protective qualities of the book: "Every person should purchase this holy book for merit and excellent protection for himself and his descendants".
Ownership inscriptions on title page and other leaves.
Two parts in one volume. [1], 12; 84; 33 leaves. 24.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Dampstains with mold stains. Open tears, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. Large open tears to title page, affecting border and text, repaired with paper and photocopy replacement of border. Worming, affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 21.
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Toldot Yitzchak, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, the Jewish Holidays and on Tehillim, by Rebbe Yitzchak Shapiro of Neshchiz (Niesuchojeże). Warsaw, 1868. First edition. Two title pages.
Rebbe Elimelech of Grodzisk writes in his approbation of the segulah in possessing this book: "It is fitting for every Jewish person to bring this book into his home so as to procure enduring blessing".
The author, Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz (1789-1868), was the youngest son of Rebbe Mordechai of Neshchiz and close disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Throughout his lifetime, Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz rarely lectured in public. However, in the last year of his life, he delivered lectures on the Torah and on Tehillim almost daily, which were recorded and published in the present book.
[4], 32; 30; 22; 32 leaves (leaves 15-22 of third sequence erroneously bound before first sequence). 26 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Stains, including ink stains and dampstains. Tears to first title page, repaired with tape. Inscriptions and signatures on endpapers. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 607.
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Two editions of the book Ateret Tiferet Yisrael, kabbalistic teachings and allusions on the weekly Torah portions, by R. Yisrael Charif of Satanov (Sataniv) – disciple of the Baal Shem Tov:
1. Lviv, 1865. First edition. With approbations by the rebbes of Ruzhin.
[2], 43, [1]; 47, [11] leaves (misfoliation). 27 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming. Minor marginal open tear to one leaf. Leaves trimmed with damage to heading in one place. New leather binding.
Including [8] final leaves with novellae by the author's grandson, included in some copies only.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 462.
2. Warsaw, 1871. Second edition. With approbations from first edition, and many new approbations.
[1], 3, 82, [3] leaves. Without first title page (rare leaf, lacking in most copies). Approx. 25 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Marginal tears to final leaf, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
Segulah book. Prominent Chassidic leaders laud the holiness of the book, and describe how just having it in the house is a segulah for the safeguarding of the household members, for success in all areas, and for protection from any harm.
In both editions, the approbations shower blessings upon the buyers of this book.
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Bnei Yissaschar, Chassidic and Kabbalistic essays on the festivals and months of the year, Part I – Shabbat and Nissan-Elul, by Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Shapiro Rabbi of Dinov. Zhovkva, 1850. First edition.
Part I only, on the months of Nissan-Elul, with Maamarei HaShabbatot. Part II is not included in this copy (it appears that part II was printed separately).
Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Langsam-Shapiro (1783-1841), a most prominent Chassidic leader, close disciple of R. Mendele of Rimanov and of other great Chassidic leaders.
Ownership inscription on title page of R. David Ben Shimon, author of Shaarei Tzedek (d. Kislev 1879), a Moroccan Torah scholar who immigrated to Jerusalem; founder of the Maghrebi community in the city and head of its Beit Din.
[1], 24; 72 leaves. Approx. 24 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Significant worming to title page and most other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Tears, including open tears affecting text, repaired with paper (handwritten and photocopy replacement of missing text in several places). Leaves trimmed with damage to heading on final leaf. New leather bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 91.
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Regel Yeshara, kabbalistic entries in alphabetical order, by Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Shapiro of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissaschar. Lviv, [1858]. First edition.
47, [5] leaves. 24.5 cm. Printed (partially) on greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Many stains. Abrasions to title page, affecting border. Open tears to final leaf, affecting text, repaired with paper. Leaves trimmed, with slight damage to headings in several places. Handwritten inscription. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 534.
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Agra DeKallah, on the Torah, Part I & II, by Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Shapiro Rabbi of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissaschar. Lviv, 1868. First edition.
Two parts in one volume. Part I (Bereshit): [6], 134 leaves. Part II: (Shemot-Devarim): [1], 26; 12, [1]; 56 leaves. 25.5 cm. Printed in part on dry paper. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Minor wear to first leaves. Minor worming, with some damage to text. Minor damage to title page border, due to binding. Stamps and handwritten inscription. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 285.
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Duda'im BaSadeh, homiletics on the Five Books of the Torah, allusions on the High Holidays and Three Festivals and selections, by R. Reuven HaLevi Horowitz Rabbi of Zarnowitza (Żarnowiec), disciple of the Noam Elimelech. Lviv, 1859. First edition.
The publisher of this book, Rebbe Eliezer Yerucham Baron of Krakow (1830-1885/1892) was the grandson of the author and son-in-law of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. At the time of the printing of this book, he was childless, and in his foreword to this book, he writes of his hopes that through publishing this book, he would merit to have children. Indeed, a son was born to him around 1874, Rebbe Menachem Mendel (1874?-1942), who later published the second edition of this book, in 1897.
[2], 144 leaves. 22 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text. Marginal open tears to several leaves. Marginal paper repairs to title page (covering handwritten inscriptions). Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 131.
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Divrei Chaim, two parts, on laws of Gittin (divorce documents) and Mikvaot (ritual baths), [by Rebbe Chaim Halberstam Rabbi of Sanz]. Zhovkva, 1864. First edition.
Two parts in one volume.
This is the first work of the Divrei Chaim to be published, albeit anonymously. (Responsa Divrei Chaim was published 11 years later, in 1875).
Stamp of R. Ben Tzion Wesel Rabbi of Turda on title page.
[3], 34, [1], 33-44; 27; [1], 23, [1] leaves. Approx. 32 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and large dark stain to one leaf. Tears, including marginal open tears to one leaf, affecting text. Tears to title page of part II, repaired with paper. Margins trimmed with damage to text in several places, and slightly affecting border of title page of part II. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 117.
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Responsa Divrei Chaim, responsa on the four parts of Shulchan Aruch, by Rebbe Chaim Halberstam, rabbi of Sanz. Lviv, 1875. First edition. Two volumes.
Many of the responsa printed in Responsa Divrei Chaim pertain to questions of agunot. It is reported about the Divrei Chaim that "when he needed to sign a responsum regarding an agunah… he practiced much asceticism and immersions before affixing his signature to the permit". This was his practice when writing responsa to questions he received, and also in his final years, when he began arranging his responsa for print.
The title page of vol. I bears a long ownership inscription from 1889 by R. Mordechai David Shiawitz of Rakhiv (Rachov). His signature also appears on the title page of vol. II.
Two volumes. Vol. I: [2], 134 leaves. Vol. II: [4], 120 leaves. Approx. 36 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Open marginal tears in vol. I, including an open tear to the title page, repaired with paper. Small open tears affecting text of three leaves of vol. II. Minor worming. Paper reinforcements to title page of vol. I. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 118.
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Otot HaShamamyim – Derishat Ari, on Shulchan Aruch. Part I: Laws of Milah and Tefillin, Shabbat, Yom Tov and Chol HaMoed. Part II: Laws of Niddah. By Rebbe Aryeh Leib HaLevi Rabbi of Strizov (Strzyżów). Zhitomir, [1805]. Name of printer not indicated. First edition.
The author, R. Aryeh Leib HaLevi (1736-1803) was a foremost Chassidic leader, rabbi of Strizov and other communities. Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum, author of Yismach Moshe, cousin and close disciple of the author R. Aryeh Leib, refers to him with great reverence in his approbation.
In their foreword, the sons of the author relate to the unusual name given to the composition – Otot HaShamayim, asserting that although they do not know their father's reason for giving this name to his book, they are certain that he had a precise explanation for it, which he did not disclose. They add that his disciple, the Yismach Moshe, heard directly from the author that his compositions and the names he gave them were all based on Kabbalah.
Signature on title page.
92; 18 leaves. Lacking leaf 93 of first sequence. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Wear and creases. Worming, affecting text. Minor open tears, affecting text on one leaf. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 36.
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