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Ahavat Dodim, commentary to Shir HaShirim, following revealed and kabbalistic approaches, by R. Binyamin, the Maggid of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). Lviv: Aharon son of Chaim David Segal, [1793]. Only edition.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
[3], 94 leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and large, dark stains. Wear. Tears, including open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text and border, repaired with paper (with photocopy replacements). Extensive worming, with significant damage to text, repaired in part with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
Amtachat Binyamin, on Kohelet, by R. Binyamin, the Maggid of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). Minkovitz (Mynkivtsi): Joseph son of Isaac, Ezekiel son of Shevach and Moses son of Joseph, [1796]. The first Hebrew book printed in Minkovitz.
The work ends in the middle of chapter 9, since the author passed away while he was still in the process of writing this work.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and kabbalistic realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
[2], 1-13, 18-128 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Large marginal open tears to title page, affecting text and border, repaired with paper (with photocopy replacements on both sides of leaf). Open tears to several other leaves, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text. leaves trimmed with damage to headings in many places. New leather binding.
Brit Kehunat Olam, kabbalistic homiletics and allusions, by R. Yitzchak Eizik Katz Rabbi of Korets and Ostroh. Three parts – first editions:
• Brit Kehunat Olam, Part I. Lviv: Judith, wife of R. Tzvi Hirsh [Rosanes], [1796]. First edition of part I.
[4], 16, [2]; 7; 18; 27 leaves. 22.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Open tears, primarily to first and final leaves, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper (handwritten text replacement on final leaf). Worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. Several leaves presumably provided from a different copy. New leather binding.
• Brit Kehunat Olam, Parts I-II. Lviv: [Joseph Schnayder], 1848. First edition of Part II.
The printing of Part II was delayed for many years, due to the prohibition to print kabbalistic books in Galicia (initiated by Galician maskilim). Upon the annulment of this prohibition in 1848, Part II, which was still in manuscript form, was immediately brought to press. Part I, which by that time had sold out, was reprinted in the same volume.
[3], 37; 23; [1], 3-15 leaves. 22.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Additional copy enclosed, containing part II only (title page damaged and partially lacking). Ownership inscriptions on back endpaper.
• Brit Kehunat Olam, Part III. Munkacs: Dov Ber Blayer and brother-in-law Yaakov Kohn, 1891. First edition of part III.
28 leaves. Without leaves 29-32 (prenumeranten lists), found in some copies only. 23.5 cm. Slightly dry paper. Good condition. Minor stains. New binding.
The author, R. Uziel Meisels (1744-1786), rabbi and yeshiva dean in Ostrovtsa, Ritshvol and Neustadt. He was acquainted with the Baal Shem Tov, and quotes his teachings in his books. After the latter's passing, he became a disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch, and was a colleague of the latter's disciples: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, R. Zusha of Anipoli, and others.
Signature on the title page.
[2], 16; 29 leaves. 37 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Tears, including marginal open tears, and tear to title page, without loss. Some worming. New binding.
Otiyot DeRabbi Yitzchak, kabbalistic work on the Hebrew alphabet, by R. Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi of Zuravitz (Żurawica). Zhovkva: Mordechai Rabinstein, [1801]. First edition.
The author, R. Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi (1735-1783), was a kabbalist and hidden tzaddik, associate of the Baal Shem Tov. Author of Raza Meheimna and Yesod Yitzchak.
Bound with: Likutei Avraham by R. Avraham of Schwersenz. [Warsaw, 1844 – copy lacking title page].
Handwritten inscriptions on the front and back endpapers.
Otiyot DeRabbi Yitzchak: [4], 36, 12 leaves. Likutei Avraham: 2-7, 7-30, 61-62 leaves (lacking title page, leaves 25-30 bound out of sequence). 16 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Leaves trimmed close to text, with damage to lower part of title page border, headings and text. Stamps (large censorship stamp on upper part of title page). New leather binding.
Yesod Yitzchak, Part I – kabbalistic and Chassidic teachings on Brit Milah; Part II – Halichot Olam, practices and segulot, by R. Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi of Zuravitz (Żurawica). Zhovkva: printer not indicated, [1810]. First edition.
Order of study for the night preceding a Brit Milah (Vach Nacht) on leaves 41-47 (compiled from the Zohar).
The author, R. Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi (1735-1783), was a kabbalist and hidden tzaddik, associate of the Baal Shem Tov. He also authored Raza Meheimna and Otiyot DeRabbi Yitzchak.
[5], 5-69 leaves. 22 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Wear. Open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text in several places, mostly repaired with paper. Minor worming affecting text. Leaves trimmed with slight damage to headings in several places. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Ge'ulat Yisrael, Parts I and II, selections from the Baal Shem Tov and Chassidic leaders on verses, sayings of the sages and midrashim, by R. Yehoshua Avraham of Zhitomir. [Ostroh: Aharon Madpis and son Avraham, 1821]. First, rare edition.
Two parts, with divisional title pages.
The selections by R. Pinchas of Korets comprise a large part of the book. This is presumably the first anthology of the teachings of R. Pinchas of Korets to be printed.
[2], 8, 11-25, 29-31; [2], 25 leaves. Lacking 5 leaves from first sequence: 9-10, 26-28. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Fair condition, several leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains. Wear. Extensive worming affecting text (some leaves with significant damage), repaired in part with paper. Tears, including large open tear to final leaf, affecting text, repaired with paper. Signature and stamps. New binding.
Rare Chassidic book. In most subsequent editions, only part of the book was printed.
Or HaChochmah, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the Torah, by the kabbalist R. Uri Feivel of Krisnipoli (Chervonohgrad) and Dubienka. [Łaszczów: Yehuda Leib Rubinstein and Moshe Zicker, 1815]. First edition. Two parts in two volumes.
This book is a segulah for an easy birth, and is customarily placed under the head of a birthing mother.
The author, kabbalist R. Uri Feivel of Krisnipoli and Dubienka (d. 1804-1808), close disciple of R. Kehat of Werish, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov.
Two parts in two volumes. Vol. I: [2], 76; 46 leaves. Leaves 1-2 of first sequence bound after leaf 4. Extra copies of leaves 25-26 of first sequence and leaves 13-14 of second sequence. Vol. II: [1], 60, 59-103 leaves. Leaves 13-14 bound out of sequence. Approx. 23 cm. Condition varies, first leaves of vol. I and final leaves of vol. II in fair condition. Other leaves in overall good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and wax stains. Wear. Tears, including open tears affecting text, repaired in part with paper (marginal paper repairs in several places). Worming, affecting text. Signature and stamps. New bindings.
False imprint for: Korets, 1795 on title page of vol. I, due to censorship constraints.
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. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Worming, affecting text. Minor marginal open tears to title page. Leaves trimmed with damage to text. New leather binding.
Large collection – twenty-four books, various editions of the book Noam Elimelech by Rebbe Elimelech of Lizhensk, a classic Chassidic work. Editions printed in Lviv, Warsaw, Kraków, Lublin and Munkacs. 19th and 20th centuries.
• Fourteen editions printed in Lviv: 1849, 1850, 1856, 1858, 1859, 1861, 1862, 1863, 1864, 1865, 1869, 1870, 1874, 1875.
• Five editions printed in Warsaw: 1880; 1901; 1908; [ca. 1920] – stereotype edition; [1920s-1930s?] – stereotype edition.
• Two editions printed in Kraków: 1896 – first edition to once again include asterisks, as in first edition; 1932 – with asterisks.
• Tarnów-Podgórze, 1904 – with asterisks.
• Lublin, 1926 – with asterisks.
• Munkacs, [1940] – with asterisks.
24 books. Size and condition vary. Most with new bindings. The books were not thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.
Large collection – twelve book, various editions of the book Noam Elimelech by Rebbe Elimelech of Lizhensk, a classic Chassidic work. Editions printed in Eretz Israel and various places (Munkacs, Shanghai, Germany and New York). Ca. 20th century.
• Seven editions printed in Jerusalem: [ca. 1935], [ca. 1945], 1960, [1977] – photocopy edition of first edition, 1977, [1978], 2001 – two volumes.
• Munkacs, [1940].
• Shanghai, 1946.
• Föhrenwald (Germany), [1947].
• New York, 1956.
• Rishon LeTzion, [1973].
12 books in 13 volumes. Size and condition vary. Most in new bindings. The books were not thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.
Nachalat Shimon, ethical and Chassidic essays on the weekly Torah portions, by R. Shimon Deutsch Ashkenazi Rabbi of Dobromyl, disciple of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk. [Łaszczów]: printer not indicated, [1815]. First edition.
The author R. Shimon Deutsch Ashkenazi Rabbi of Dobromyl (d. 1801), a holy Torah scholar, foremost disciple of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk. Held in high esteem by Chassidic leaders, his Torah thoughts are quoted reverently in the writings of great Chassidic. He exchanged halachic correspondence with leading rabbis of his times, leaving behind many compositions in manuscript form, which were all destroyed in a fire after his passing.
Ownership inscriptions on the title page and p. 10a.
[4], [2] (foliated 2, 5), 5-20; 38 leaves. Lacking 2 leaves (originally: [4], 2-5, 5-20; 38 leaves; lacking leaves 3-4 of first sequence). 16.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text and border, repaired with paper. Tears and open tears, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Leaves trimmed with damage to title page border, text and headings in several places. Stamp. New leather binding.