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Feb 14, 2023
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,750
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Or Zarua, halachic rulings following the order of the Talmud, by R. Yitzchak son of R. Moshe of Vienna. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1862. First edition, published based on a manuscript which had been hidden for six hundred years. Two parts in two volumes.
Copy of Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn, with his stamps on the title pages of both parts.
Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn (1858-1948), last grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. Immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1937, and settled in Tel Aviv. He is famous for his prayers at the gravesite of the Or HaChaim during WWII, when he declared that the Nazis would not succeed in conquering Eretz Israel.
Two volumes. Part I: 4, [2], 5-232 pages. Part II: 4, 184 pages. 37.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. New leather bindings.
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Copy of Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn, with his stamps on the title pages of both parts.
Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn (1858-1948), last grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. Immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1937, and settled in Tel Aviv. He is famous for his prayers at the gravesite of the Or HaChaim during WWII, when he declared that the Nazis would not succeed in conquering Eretz Israel.
Two volumes. Part I: 4, [2], 5-232 pages. Part II: 4, 184 pages. 37.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. New leather bindings.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $938
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Pelach HaRimon, kabbalistic commentary on difficult Midrashim, by R. Betzalel of Slutsk. Lviv: Uri Ze'ev Wolf Salat, [1887].
Bound with four other books: • Derush Pesach Gadol, by R. Yaakov Emden. Podgórze (today a district of Kraków): Shaul Chananya Deutscher, 1900. • Chelkei Avanim by R. David Lida. [Podgórze: Shaul Chananya Deutscher, 1898]. • Kehillat Yaakov, by R. Yaakov of Lissa. Kraków: Joseph Fischer, 1894. • Parashat Derachim Zuta, by R. Yaakov Tzvi Jolles. Kraków: Joseph Fischer, 1885.
Copy of Rebbe Shlomo Chanoch HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk, with his signatures on the title page and endpaper of Pelach HaRimon.
Rebbe Shlomo Chanoch HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk (1882-1942), leading Polish rebbe, descendant of the Tiferet Shlomo of Radomsk. In the interwar period, he founded the Keter Torah – Radomsk network of yeshivot, comprising some 36 yeshivot throughout Poland. Perished with his entire family in the Warsaw ghetto.
On leaf 2, stamp of Rebbe Avraham Yissachar Englard of Radzin, rabbi of Sosnowitz (Sosnowiec; 1910-2006). He headed the Radzin network of yeshivot in Poland. Miraculously survived the war, settling in the United States and later in Eretz Israel where he led the Radzin Chassidic court in Bnei Brak.
It must be noted that many books from the library of Rebbe Shlomo Chanoch of Radomsk and his son-in-law R. David Moshe HaKohen Rabinowitz were later handed down to Rebbe Avraham Yissachar Englard, who was a nephew of R. David Moshe HaKohen Rabinowitz.
5 books in one volume. Pelach HaRimon: 38 leaves. Derush Pesach HaGadol: [3], 22 leaves. Lacking [1] final leaf. Chelkei Avanim: 2-26 leaves. Lacking [3] leaves at beginning. Kehillat Yaakov: 58 leaves. Parshat Derachim Zuta: [2], 32; 21 leaves. 20 cm. Dry, somewhat brittle paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears to title pages and other leaves, slightly affecting text and title page borders, repaired in part with paper. Open tears to leaves 34-35 of Pelach HaRimon, affecting text. Minor worming. New binding.
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Bound with four other books: • Derush Pesach Gadol, by R. Yaakov Emden. Podgórze (today a district of Kraków): Shaul Chananya Deutscher, 1900. • Chelkei Avanim by R. David Lida. [Podgórze: Shaul Chananya Deutscher, 1898]. • Kehillat Yaakov, by R. Yaakov of Lissa. Kraków: Joseph Fischer, 1894. • Parashat Derachim Zuta, by R. Yaakov Tzvi Jolles. Kraków: Joseph Fischer, 1885.
Copy of Rebbe Shlomo Chanoch HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk, with his signatures on the title page and endpaper of Pelach HaRimon.
Rebbe Shlomo Chanoch HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk (1882-1942), leading Polish rebbe, descendant of the Tiferet Shlomo of Radomsk. In the interwar period, he founded the Keter Torah – Radomsk network of yeshivot, comprising some 36 yeshivot throughout Poland. Perished with his entire family in the Warsaw ghetto.
On leaf 2, stamp of Rebbe Avraham Yissachar Englard of Radzin, rabbi of Sosnowitz (Sosnowiec; 1910-2006). He headed the Radzin network of yeshivot in Poland. Miraculously survived the war, settling in the United States and later in Eretz Israel where he led the Radzin Chassidic court in Bnei Brak.
It must be noted that many books from the library of Rebbe Shlomo Chanoch of Radomsk and his son-in-law R. David Moshe HaKohen Rabinowitz were later handed down to Rebbe Avraham Yissachar Englard, who was a nephew of R. David Moshe HaKohen Rabinowitz.
5 books in one volume. Pelach HaRimon: 38 leaves. Derush Pesach HaGadol: [3], 22 leaves. Lacking [1] final leaf. Chelkei Avanim: 2-26 leaves. Lacking [3] leaves at beginning. Kehillat Yaakov: 58 leaves. Parshat Derachim Zuta: [2], 32; 21 leaves. 20 cm. Dry, somewhat brittle paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears to title pages and other leaves, slightly affecting text and title page borders, repaired in part with paper. Open tears to leaves 34-35 of Pelach HaRimon, affecting text. Minor worming. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $938
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Two books printed in Livorno – copies owned by prominent members of the Radomsk dynasty – with signatures of R. David Moshe HaKohen Rabinowitz dean of the Keter Torah Radomsk yeshivot in Poland, and stamps of his nephew Rebbe Avraham Yissachar Englard of Radzin.
• Daat Zekenim, commentary of the Tosafists and Minchat Yehudah commentary on the Torah; with Efer Yaakov (divisional title page), index of supercommentaries by Acharonim to the Rashi and Re'em commentaries, by R. Yaakov Nunez Vais. Livorno: Avraham Yitzchak Castello and Eliezer Saadon, [1783]. First edition.
On the front endpaper, ownership inscriptions handwritten and signed by R. David Moshe HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk, and stamp of his nephew, Rebbe Avraham Yissachar Englard of Radzin, rabbi of Sosnowitz. Handwritten kvittel inscription at top of title page.
[9], 90 leaves; [1], 2-29 leaves. Approx. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. New leather binding.
• Yeter HaBaz, on Tractates Sanhedrin and Zevachim, on the Rambam, responsa and piyyutim, by R. Nehorai Jarmon, leading Tunisian rabbi (d. 1783); with Tzedakah LeChaim (divisional title page), Talmudic novellae and novellae on the Rambam, by R. Chaim son of R. Nehorai Jarmon. Livorno: Avraham Yitzchak Castello and Eliezer Saadon, [1787].
On the first title page, signature of R. David Moshe HaKohen Rabinowitz. On the second leaf, stamp of his nephew Rebbe Avraham Yissachar Englard of Radzin, rabbi of Sosnowitz. Other signatures throughout the book.
[3], 64, [5] leaves; [1], 65-82 leaves. Approx. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor worming. New leather binding.
R. David Moshe HaKohen Rabinowitz (1906-1942; perished in the Holocaust), outstanding Torah scholar, descendant of the Tiferet Shlomo of Radomsk. Son-in-law of his cousin Rebbe Shlomo Chanoch HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk, with whom he founded the Keter Torah – Radomsk network of yeshivot in Poland, comprising 36 yeshivot.
His nephew, Rebbe Avraham Yissachar Englard of Radzin, rabbi of Sosnowitz (Sosnowiec; 1910-2006), headed the Radzin network of yeshivot in Poland. Miraculously survived the war, settling in the United States and later in Eretz Israel where he led the Radzin Chassidic court in Bnei Brak.
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• Daat Zekenim, commentary of the Tosafists and Minchat Yehudah commentary on the Torah; with Efer Yaakov (divisional title page), index of supercommentaries by Acharonim to the Rashi and Re'em commentaries, by R. Yaakov Nunez Vais. Livorno: Avraham Yitzchak Castello and Eliezer Saadon, [1783]. First edition.
On the front endpaper, ownership inscriptions handwritten and signed by R. David Moshe HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk, and stamp of his nephew, Rebbe Avraham Yissachar Englard of Radzin, rabbi of Sosnowitz. Handwritten kvittel inscription at top of title page.
[9], 90 leaves; [1], 2-29 leaves. Approx. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. New leather binding.
• Yeter HaBaz, on Tractates Sanhedrin and Zevachim, on the Rambam, responsa and piyyutim, by R. Nehorai Jarmon, leading Tunisian rabbi (d. 1783); with Tzedakah LeChaim (divisional title page), Talmudic novellae and novellae on the Rambam, by R. Chaim son of R. Nehorai Jarmon. Livorno: Avraham Yitzchak Castello and Eliezer Saadon, [1787].
On the first title page, signature of R. David Moshe HaKohen Rabinowitz. On the second leaf, stamp of his nephew Rebbe Avraham Yissachar Englard of Radzin, rabbi of Sosnowitz. Other signatures throughout the book.
[3], 64, [5] leaves; [1], 65-82 leaves. Approx. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor worming. New leather binding.
R. David Moshe HaKohen Rabinowitz (1906-1942; perished in the Holocaust), outstanding Torah scholar, descendant of the Tiferet Shlomo of Radomsk. Son-in-law of his cousin Rebbe Shlomo Chanoch HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk, with whom he founded the Keter Torah – Radomsk network of yeshivot in Poland, comprising 36 yeshivot.
His nephew, Rebbe Avraham Yissachar Englard of Radzin, rabbi of Sosnowitz (Sosnowiec; 1910-2006), headed the Radzin network of yeshivot in Poland. Miraculously survived the war, settling in the United States and later in Eretz Israel where he led the Radzin Chassidic court in Bnei Brak.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $688
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Amud HaTorah, kabbalistic and Chassidic essays, by R. Yehuda Tzvi Eichenstein Rabbi of Rozdil, son-in-law of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov. Lviv: M. F. Poremba, 1853. First edition.
Brought to print by the author's widow, daughter of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov.
Copy of Rebbe Yehuda Yechiel Taub of Rozlo-Kaliv, with his stamps on the title page (several different stamps). Stamp (faded) of his brother-in-law, R. Avraham Dov Frankforter, son-in-law of Rebbe Pinchas Chaim of Rozlo-Kaliv.
Rebbe Yehuda Yechiel Taub (1887-1937), eldest son and successor of Rebbe Pinchas Chaim of Rozlo-Kaliv. Father of the Kaliver Rebbe, Rebbe Menachem Mendel Taub (Rishon LeTzion – Bnei Brak – Jerusalem).
[1], 83, 92-93 leaves. Lacking 6 leaves of Maamar HaLikutim – leaves 84-89. 25.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Marginal wear and open tears. Open tear to center of leaf 1. Extensive marginal worming. New binding.
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Brought to print by the author's widow, daughter of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov.
Copy of Rebbe Yehuda Yechiel Taub of Rozlo-Kaliv, with his stamps on the title page (several different stamps). Stamp (faded) of his brother-in-law, R. Avraham Dov Frankforter, son-in-law of Rebbe Pinchas Chaim of Rozlo-Kaliv.
Rebbe Yehuda Yechiel Taub (1887-1937), eldest son and successor of Rebbe Pinchas Chaim of Rozlo-Kaliv. Father of the Kaliver Rebbe, Rebbe Menachem Mendel Taub (Rishon LeTzion – Bnei Brak – Jerusalem).
[1], 83, 92-93 leaves. Lacking 6 leaves of Maamar HaLikutim – leaves 84-89. 25.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Marginal wear and open tears. Open tear to center of leaf 1. Extensive marginal worming. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,625
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Avodat Avodah – teachings on the Torah, by Rebbe Meshulam Feish Lőwy of Tosh-Canada. Two parts: Part I on Bereshit and Shemot – Kiryat Tosh Canada, 2007, new edition; Part II on Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim – Kiryat Tosh Canada, 2004 [first edition].
Signature of the author, Rebbe Meshulam Feish Segal, on the endpaper of vol. II. Printed dedication to a supporter of the Tosh institutions pasted on the endpaper of vol. I.
Rebbe Meshulam Feish Segal Lőwy of Tosh (1922-2015), son of R. Mordechai Demecser, grandson of R. Meshulam Feish Lőwy of Tosh (the first). He founded the Beit HaLevi enclave of Tosh Chassidim in Montreal, Canada. He was renowned for his lengthy prayers and his exceptional passion in his worship of G-d.
Two volumes: [7], 6-388, [1] pages; [4], 5-415, [17] pages. 23.5-24 cm. Good condition. Original bindings.
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Signature of the author, Rebbe Meshulam Feish Segal, on the endpaper of vol. II. Printed dedication to a supporter of the Tosh institutions pasted on the endpaper of vol. I.
Rebbe Meshulam Feish Segal Lőwy of Tosh (1922-2015), son of R. Mordechai Demecser, grandson of R. Meshulam Feish Lőwy of Tosh (the first). He founded the Beit HaLevi enclave of Tosh Chassidim in Montreal, Canada. He was renowned for his lengthy prayers and his exceptional passion in his worship of G-d.
Two volumes: [7], 6-388, [1] pages; [4], 5-415, [17] pages. 23.5-24 cm. Good condition. Original bindings.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Kad HaKemach, ethics and practices in alphabetical order, with Shulchan shel Arba, table and eating practices, by Rabbenu Bachye disciple of the Rashba (author of the Rabbenu Bachye commentary on the Torah). Jerusalem: Israel Export Offset Priniting, 1961.
Dedication for a Bar Mitzvah on the front endpaper (from ca. 1968) handwritten and signed by the Gerrer Rebbe: "For the Bar Mitzvah boy Chaim Yaakov. Upon his becoming Bar Mitzvah, wishing much success, Yaakov Aryeh Alter".
[2], 98 leaves; [1], 100-110 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Stamps. Original binding, with minor defects.
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Dedication for a Bar Mitzvah on the front endpaper (from ca. 1968) handwritten and signed by the Gerrer Rebbe: "For the Bar Mitzvah boy Chaim Yaakov. Upon his becoming Bar Mitzvah, wishing much success, Yaakov Aryeh Alter".
[2], 98 leaves; [1], 100-110 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Stamps. Original binding, with minor defects.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $6,000
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Yismach Moshe on the Torah – Chassidic and Kabbalistic homiletics, following the order of the weekly Torah portions, by R. Moshe Teitelbaum Rabbi of Ujhel (Sátoraljaújhely). Parts I-V, on the Books of Bereshit, Shemot, Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. Lviv, 1848-1861. Set in three volumes. First edition of all five parts, with a separate title page for each part.
The author, R. Moshe Teitelbaum Rabbi of Ujhel (1759-1841), was the progenitor of the Sighet and Satmar dynasties, as well as other prominent Chassidic dynasties.
On the title page of Shemot part, signature of R. Sussman Sofer author of Machaneh Chaim, followed by the signature of his son R. Moshe David Sofer Rabbi of Sächsisch Regen (Reghin).
R. Chaim Sussman Sofer Rabbi of Munkacs and Budapest, author of Machaneh Chaim (1822-1886), leading Hungarian Torah scholar. Prominent disciple of the Chatam Sofer in the latter's final years.
His son R. Moshe David (1858-1906) succeeded his father-in-law R. Hillel Pollack as rabbi of Sächsisch Regen. Renowned for his scholarliness and breadth of knowledge.
Handwritten inscriptions on the title page of the first volume. Stamp of R. Alexander Asher Babad (1910-1985), rabbi in Hungary, and after the Holocaust, dean of the R. Shlomo Kluger yeshiva and rabbi of Khal Minchat Chinuch Tartikov in New York.
Set in three volumes. Bereshit: [1], 34, 37-117 leaves. Lacking leaves 35-36. Shemot, Vayikra: 90; 42 leaves. Bamidbar, Devarim: [1], 49; 72, [1] leaves. 22-23.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Some worming to vol. I, and worming affecting text in vol. II. Minor marginal open tears to title page of vol. I. Margins of first title page of vol. III and several other leaves reinforced with paper. New, uniform leather bindings.
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The author, R. Moshe Teitelbaum Rabbi of Ujhel (1759-1841), was the progenitor of the Sighet and Satmar dynasties, as well as other prominent Chassidic dynasties.
On the title page of Shemot part, signature of R. Sussman Sofer author of Machaneh Chaim, followed by the signature of his son R. Moshe David Sofer Rabbi of Sächsisch Regen (Reghin).
R. Chaim Sussman Sofer Rabbi of Munkacs and Budapest, author of Machaneh Chaim (1822-1886), leading Hungarian Torah scholar. Prominent disciple of the Chatam Sofer in the latter's final years.
His son R. Moshe David (1858-1906) succeeded his father-in-law R. Hillel Pollack as rabbi of Sächsisch Regen. Renowned for his scholarliness and breadth of knowledge.
Handwritten inscriptions on the title page of the first volume. Stamp of R. Alexander Asher Babad (1910-1985), rabbi in Hungary, and after the Holocaust, dean of the R. Shlomo Kluger yeshiva and rabbi of Khal Minchat Chinuch Tartikov in New York.
Set in three volumes. Bereshit: [1], 34, 37-117 leaves. Lacking leaves 35-36. Shemot, Vayikra: 90; 42 leaves. Bamidbar, Devarim: [1], 49; 72, [1] leaves. 22-23.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Some worming to vol. I, and worming affecting text in vol. II. Minor marginal open tears to title page of vol. I. Margins of first title page of vol. III and several other leaves reinforced with paper. New, uniform leather bindings.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Yismach Moshe on the Torah portions, Bereshit-Devarim, by Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum of Ujhel (Sátoraljaújhely). Sighet (Sighetu Marmației): Moshe Blumenfeld and son-in-law Yechiel Michel David, 1898. Third edition.
Printed leaf pasted to back endpaper, with segulah for protection from plagues, by the author R. Moshe Teitelbaum.
Copy of Rebbe Alter Biederman of Lelov and Sosnowitz, with his stamps on the title page and leaf 1 (signature-stamps). Two handwritten emendations on p. 176a (in a hand similar to that of the stamp). Additional stamp on the title page.
Rebbe Avraham Betzalel Natan Nata Biederman (1862-1933; known as Rebbe Alter) was born in Eretz Israel to Rebbe Elazar Mendel of Lelov. He later served as rebbe in Sosnowitz (Sosnowiec, Poland), where he was known as "the rebbe from Eretz Israel" and earned the reputation of a wonder-worker.
[2], 203 leaves; [2], 154 leaves; 50 leaves. 28 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and tears to several leaves. Fine binding from time of printing, with leather spine and corners. Minor defects to binding.
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Printed leaf pasted to back endpaper, with segulah for protection from plagues, by the author R. Moshe Teitelbaum.
Copy of Rebbe Alter Biederman of Lelov and Sosnowitz, with his stamps on the title page and leaf 1 (signature-stamps). Two handwritten emendations on p. 176a (in a hand similar to that of the stamp). Additional stamp on the title page.
Rebbe Avraham Betzalel Natan Nata Biederman (1862-1933; known as Rebbe Alter) was born in Eretz Israel to Rebbe Elazar Mendel of Lelov. He later served as rebbe in Sosnowitz (Sosnowiec, Poland), where he was known as "the rebbe from Eretz Israel" and earned the reputation of a wonder-worker.
[2], 203 leaves; [2], 154 leaves; 50 leaves. 28 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and tears to several leaves. Fine binding from time of printing, with leather spine and corners. Minor defects to binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Yitav Lev, Chassidic, homiletical and ethical essays on the Torah portions, Bereshit-Devarim [by Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Teitelbaum Rabbi of Sighet]. Sighet (Sighetu Marmației): Maramaroscher Actien-Buchdruckerei, 1875 First edition.
All the parts in one volume. Main title page at the beginning of part I, and five divisional title pages for each book of the Torah.
The book was printed anonymously in the author's lifetime. The book title is an acronym alluding to the name of the author – Yitav = Yekutiel Yehuda Teitelbaum.
On the first title page, stamp of R. Naftali HaKohen Schwartz Rabbi of Mád (1846-1897). In several places, stamps of his son R. Yosef Schwartz (1875-1944), rabbi of the Machzikei HaDat community in Grosswardein and author of VaYelaket Yosef. Many handwritten glosses (some trimmed).
All the parts in one volume. [4], 2-141, [2] leaves; [2], 2-91 leaves; [4], 2-55, [2] leaves; [4], 2-80 leaves; [1], 2-52, 55-70 leaves (errata of Shemot bound at end of Vayikra; errata and title page of Devarim bound after title page and errata of Bamidbar). 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. New binding.
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All the parts in one volume. Main title page at the beginning of part I, and five divisional title pages for each book of the Torah.
The book was printed anonymously in the author's lifetime. The book title is an acronym alluding to the name of the author – Yitav = Yekutiel Yehuda Teitelbaum.
On the first title page, stamp of R. Naftali HaKohen Schwartz Rabbi of Mád (1846-1897). In several places, stamps of his son R. Yosef Schwartz (1875-1944), rabbi of the Machzikei HaDat community in Grosswardein and author of VaYelaket Yosef. Many handwritten glosses (some trimmed).
All the parts in one volume. [4], 2-141, [2] leaves; [2], 2-91 leaves; [4], 2-55, [2] leaves; [4], 2-80 leaves; [1], 2-52, 55-70 leaves (errata of Shemot bound at end of Vayikra; errata and title page of Devarim bound after title page and errata of Bamidbar). 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Rav Tuv LeBeit Yisrael, on the Torah, by Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Teitelbaum Rabbi of Sighet, the Yitav Lev. Lviv: Yaakov Meshulam Ehrenpreis, 1889. First edition.
On the title page, dedication handwritten and stamped by the publisher, R. Moshe David Teitelbaum Rabbi of Laposch, gifting the book to the Kollel Austria Beit Midrash in Jerusalem. Stamps of the Kollel, and stamps of Rebbe Yehuda Tzvi Brandwein of Stretin.
Rebbe Moshe David Teitelbaum (1855-1935), grandson and close disciple of the Yitav Lev of Sighet. Published the works of his ancestors, the Yismach Moshe and the Yitav Lev. Served as rabbi of Laposch (Târgu Lăpuş) from 1882, settling in his final years in the United States, where he served as the Volova Rav.
R. Yehuda Tzvi Brandwein, Rebbe of Stretin (1903-1969). Close disciple and brother-in-law of the kabbalist R. Yehuda Leib Ashlag, the Sulam, whose books he proofread and arranged for print.
[1], 181, [1] leaves. 25.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Wear and tears. Paper repairs to title page. Minor worming to final leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.
Including final leaf, with two letters from the Yitav Lev.
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On the title page, dedication handwritten and stamped by the publisher, R. Moshe David Teitelbaum Rabbi of Laposch, gifting the book to the Kollel Austria Beit Midrash in Jerusalem. Stamps of the Kollel, and stamps of Rebbe Yehuda Tzvi Brandwein of Stretin.
Rebbe Moshe David Teitelbaum (1855-1935), grandson and close disciple of the Yitav Lev of Sighet. Published the works of his ancestors, the Yismach Moshe and the Yitav Lev. Served as rabbi of Laposch (Târgu Lăpuş) from 1882, settling in his final years in the United States, where he served as the Volova Rav.
R. Yehuda Tzvi Brandwein, Rebbe of Stretin (1903-1969). Close disciple and brother-in-law of the kabbalist R. Yehuda Leib Ashlag, the Sulam, whose books he proofread and arranged for print.
[1], 181, [1] leaves. 25.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Wear and tears. Paper repairs to title page. Minor worming to final leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.
Including final leaf, with two letters from the Yitav Lev.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Derech Emunah, three parts, kabbalistic and Chassidic teachings on the Torah and the festivals, by R. Menachem Mendel Rabbi of Sighet. Czernowitz: Johann Eckhardt und Sohn, 1856-1860. Only edition.
Three parts in one volume, with divisional title pages.
The author, R. Menachem Mendel Stern of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației; d. 1834), leading rabbi in Maramureș and prominent disciple of the Yismach Moshe and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. He was rabbinically ordained by R. Meshulam Igra, and served as dayan in the Beit Din of R. Yaakov of Lissa.
[4], 52; [4], 5-50; 124, [1] leaves. 23 cm. Good condition. Stains (including dark stains to final leaves). Abrasions and tears to title page, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
[1] leaf of errata at end of volume not listed in Bibliography of Hebrew Book.
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Three parts in one volume, with divisional title pages.
The author, R. Menachem Mendel Stern of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației; d. 1834), leading rabbi in Maramureș and prominent disciple of the Yismach Moshe and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. He was rabbinically ordained by R. Meshulam Igra, and served as dayan in the Beit Din of R. Yaakov of Lissa.
[4], 52; [4], 5-50; 124, [1] leaves. 23 cm. Good condition. Stains (including dark stains to final leaves). Abrasions and tears to title page, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
[1] leaf of errata at end of volume not listed in Bibliography of Hebrew Book.
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Satmar, Sighet and Pupa – Books, Letters and
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $2,250
Including buyer's premium
Midrash Aggadat Bereshit, with Midrash Temurah. Zhovkva: Avraham Yehuda Leib Meyerhoffer, [1804].
Important ownership. Ownership inscription at the top of the title page, signed by "Natan Lorberbaum". His signature also appears in the heading of leaf 5. This is presumably R. Natan Nata Lorberbaum son of R. Yaakov Lorberbaum Rabbi of Lissa, author of Netivot HaMishpat and Chavat Daat.
On the title page, stamps of R. Yoel Ashkenazi Rabbi of Zlotchov (grandfather of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar). Stamps of his grandson Rebbe Moshe David Ashkenazi.
R. Yoel Ashkenazi Rabbi of Zlotchov (1810-1881) was a leading rabbi and Torah disseminator in Galicia.
His grandson, R. Moshe David Ashkenazi (d. 1st Nissan, ca. 1920s), son of R. Asher Anshel Ashkenazi, whom he succeeded as rebbe of Olesk in Stanislav. He was the son-in-law of Rebbe Avraham Aharon Teitelbaum of Kolbasov.
[1], 2-59 leaves (lacking 9 leaves at end: leaves 60-68). 18 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains and wear. Large open tears, affecting text, to approx. half the leaves. New binding.
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Important ownership. Ownership inscription at the top of the title page, signed by "Natan Lorberbaum". His signature also appears in the heading of leaf 5. This is presumably R. Natan Nata Lorberbaum son of R. Yaakov Lorberbaum Rabbi of Lissa, author of Netivot HaMishpat and Chavat Daat.
On the title page, stamps of R. Yoel Ashkenazi Rabbi of Zlotchov (grandfather of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar). Stamps of his grandson Rebbe Moshe David Ashkenazi.
R. Yoel Ashkenazi Rabbi of Zlotchov (1810-1881) was a leading rabbi and Torah disseminator in Galicia.
His grandson, R. Moshe David Ashkenazi (d. 1st Nissan, ca. 1920s), son of R. Asher Anshel Ashkenazi, whom he succeeded as rebbe of Olesk in Stanislav. He was the son-in-law of Rebbe Avraham Aharon Teitelbaum of Kolbasov.
[1], 2-59 leaves (lacking 9 leaves at end: leaves 60-68). 18 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains and wear. Large open tears, affecting text, to approx. half the leaves. New binding.
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