Auction 95 Early Printed Books, Chassidut and Kabbalah, Letters and Manuscripts, Engravings and Jewish Ceremonial Objects
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Teshuot Chen, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by R. Gedaliah of Linitz. Berditchev: Shmuel son of Yissachar Segal, 1816. First edition.
The author, R. Gedaliah of Linitz (Illintsi; 1738-1803), a close disciple of R. Aryeh Leib, the Mochiach of Polonne, disseminated the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and was one of the primary sources of Shivchei HaBesht. He was reputedly held in high regard by the Baal Shem Tov, despite his young age.
[5], 45 leaves. 20.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text, partially restored with paper filling. Tears, including open tears, affecting text to several leaves, restored with paper filling (text supplied in facsimile and by hand). New leather binding.
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Igeret HaKodesh, Chassidic essays and various selections from Chassidic leaders: R. Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk, R. Avraham of Kalisk, R. Chaim Chaikel of Amdur and R. Elimelech of Lizhensk. [Berditchev?: R. Yisrael Bak?, 1817?].
At the bottom of the title page is printed an illustration of a lion in a square frame.
[34] leaves. 15 cm. Fair-good condition. Many stains, including dark stains. Wear. Marginal open tears, affecting text of one of the leaves, partially restored with paper. Worming, slightly affecting text. Uneven trimming. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
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Tzemach Hashem LiTzvi, Chassidic essays on the Torah, by R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna. [Berditchev (Berdychiv): R. Yisrael Bak, ca. 1818]. First edition.
The author, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna (1740-1802), was one of the leading third-generation Chassidic rebbes. Disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov, who said that R. Tzvi Hirsh was the greatest of his disciples and that Eliyahu HaNavi desires his company.
[3], 28; 138 leaves. 21 cm. Fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains and dark stains to several leaves. Open tears to title page and additional leaves, affecting text in several places, partially restored with paper and paper filling (with text supplied in facsimile to several leaves). Worming, affecting text, partially restored with paper filling. Stamps. New leather binding.
Includes leaf [3], with the third approbation and addenda, which is only present in some copies.
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Kedushat Levi, Chassidic and kabbalistic discourses on the Torah portions by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, three editions:
• Kedushat Levi. Hrubieszów: Menachem Mendel Finkelstein, Moshe Zicker and Shaul Moshe Goldstein, [1818]. Third edition of the commentary on the Torah.
Signature on title page.
[1], 54, 57-78; 27; 14 leaves. Missing leaves 55-56, and leaf 15 from the last sequence. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text, partially repaired with tape. Tears and open tears to first leaf and last leaves, partially repaired with tape. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
• Kedushat Levi. [Russia-Poland: printer not indicated, ca. 1840.]
[1], 96 leaves. 22 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, tears and open tears, affecting text, partially repaired with paper filling and paper replacements. Deleted signature and stamps. New binding.
• Kedushat Levi. [Galicia?: printer not indicated, ca. 1840.]
Ownership inscriptions.
[1], 64, 31 leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Light wear. Worming, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Five title pages of the volumes of the Chumash Be’er Mayim Chaim with Onkelos and Rashi, and the commentary Be’er Mayim Chaim by R. Chaim Tyrer, Rabbi of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi). Mohyliv (Mohyliv-Podilskyi)-Sudylkiv: no printer indicated, 1820. First edition.
The present lot contains title pages for the Books of Bereshit, Shemot, Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. Also enclosed is the leaf containing approbations by R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta, R. Efraim Zalman Margaliot of Brody and R. Kremnitz (son of R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov).
[6] leaves. Approx. 20-21 cm. Varying condition of leaves, fair-good to fair-poor. Stains, including dampstains. Worming and open tears, affecting text, mostly repaired with paper filling (with handwritten text replacements to some leaves). Inscriptions and stamps.
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Shaar HaTefillah, on prayer, by R. Chaim Thirer, Av Beit Din of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi), author of Be'er Mayim Chaim and Sidduro Shel Shabbat. Sudylkiv: Eliezer son of Mordechai Bilitch, [1825]. First edition.
Printed here for the first time is the author's well-known responsum regarding the recitation of "Leshem Yichud", in which he rebuts the opinion of the Noda BiYehudah, who criticized its recital.
R. Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (ca. 1740s – ca. 1813), was a Chassidic leader, a disciple of the Maggid of Zlotchov, and served as rabbi of Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Botoşani, Kishinev (Chișinău) and Czernowitz (Chernivtsi). He was reputed as a holy man, and wondrous tales about him abound. Near the end of his life, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed in 1813, where he composed Shaar HaTefillah and was later buried. His classic works are unique for their clarity and conviction, as well as the enthusiastic Chassidic emotion which they exude.
Signature and stamp on title page.
10, 102, 113-115 leaves. 21.5 cm. Bluish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Light wear. Light worming to several leaves. Handwritten inscriptions (inscription and censor's stamp on the reverse side of the title page). New binding.
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Arvei Nachal, work on the Torah by R. David Shlomo Eibeshitz, Rabbi of Soroka, Part I on Bereshit-Vayikra. [Sudylkiv: no printer indicated, 1825-1826]. First edition.
The author, R. David Shlomo Eibeshitz (1755-1814), Rabbi of Soroca. In 1809 he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed, where he is buried. He authored the famous halachic work Levushei Serad, and his book Arvei Nachal became a foundational Chassidic book, which has been printed in over twenty editions.
[2], 98; 41 leaves. 23 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, affecting text (heavy worming to last leaves). Small marginal tears, including open tear to one leaf, slightly affecting text. Large censor’s stamp on title page. Inscriptions. New binding.
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Pri Kodesh Hilulim, introduction and commentary to Pri Etz Chaim on the prayer kavanot, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov, the Sar Beit HaZohar. Lviv, [1833].
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831), was known as the Sar Beit HaZohar due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. Close disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin, and praised highly by the Tzaddikim of his generation. Under his leadership, Zidichov became one of the largest and most prominent Chassidic centers in Galicia.
[1], 21; 15, [1] leaves. 23 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Large dark stains to many leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.
False imprint for Jides Rosanes, 1802. 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.
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![Hakdamah VeDerech LeEtz HaChaim, on the study of Kabbalah, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov. Lviv, [1832]. First edition.The b](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale95/117.jpg "Hakdamah VeDerech LeEtz HaChaim (Zidichov) – Lviv, 1832 – First Editio")
Hakdamah VeDerech LeEtz HaChaim, on the study of Kabbalah, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov. Lviv, [1832]. First edition.
The book is divided into two parts: Sur MeRa and VaAseh Tov. In later editions, the book was published under the joint title Sur MeRa VaAseh Tov.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831), was known as the Sar Beit HaZohar due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. Close disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin, and praised highly by the Tzaddikim of his generation. Under his leadership, Zidichov became one of the largest and most prominent Chassidic centers in Galicia.
[1], 25 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Small marginal open tear to title page. New leather binding.
False imprint for Jihdas Rosanis, 1804. 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.
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Hakdamah VeDerech LeEtz HaChaim, called Sur MeRa VaAseh Tov, on the way to study Kabbalah, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsch of Zidichov, with Hosafot Mahartza – practices and additions by Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Shapiro of Dinov, the Bnei Yissachar. [Lviv: printer not indicated, 1850]. First edition of the additions by the Bnei Yissachar.
30 leaves. Approx. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. Small marginal open tear to title page, not affecting text. Stamp and inscriptions on title page. New binding.
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Bnei Yissachar, Chassidic and Kabbalistic essays on the festivals and months of the year, Part I – Shabbat and Nisan-Elul, by Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Shapiro, Av Beit Din of Dinov. Zhovkva, 1850. First edition.
Part I only, on the months of Nisan-Elul, and on Shabbat. Part II, which was printed separately, is not included in this copy.
Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech Langsam-Shapiro of Dinov (1783-1841) a prominent Chassidic rebbe and kabbalist, close disciple of R. Mendele of Rimanov and of other great Chassidic leaders, best known for his book Bnei Yissachar.
[1], 24; 72 leaves. 24 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Wear. Open tears, affecting text, including large tears to several leaves, restored with paper filling (with text supplied in facsimile in several places). Worming, affecting text (heavy worming to several leaves), partially restored with paper filling. Some leaves appear to have been supplied from another copy. New leather binding.
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Derech Pikudecha, on the 613 Torah commandments, by Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Shapiro, Av Beit Din of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissachar. Lviv: Franz Galinski, 1851. First edition.
Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech Langsam-Shapiro of Dinov (1783-1841) a prominent Chassidic rebbe and kabbalist, close disciple of R. Mendele of Rimanov and of other great Chassidic leaders, best known for his book Bnei Yissachar.
In the present work, each of the 613 commandments is explained according to the three aspects of action, speech and thought. This book was enthusiastically received, and is referenced alike by Sephardic sages, leading rabbis of Poland-Lithuania and contemporary poskim.
Ownership inscriptions on title page and leaf 65.
[1], 74, 65-66, 79-91 leaves. Misfoliation. 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Marginal singeing. Worming, affecting text. Small marginal open tears to several leaves. New leather binding.
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