Noam Megadim UKevod HaTorah, homiletics, pilpul, ethics and Chassidut on the Torah portions, by R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz, Rabbi of Tarnogród. Lviv: Aharon son of Chaim David Segal, [1807]. First edition. With approbations from Chassidic masters, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, the Chozeh of Lublin, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and the Yismach Moshe.

The author, R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz, Rabbi of Tarnogród (d. 1806), a holy and eminent Torah scholar, disciple of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and the Maggid of Zlotchov. In this book, he quotes numerous Torah teachings from prominent early Chassidic masters. The book bears 11 approbations by foremost leaders of that generation, highlighting the holiness and asceticism of the author. The Chozeh of Lublin writes in his approbation: "…All his ways were for the sake of heaven, to give satisfaction to G-d, and he was extraordinary and exceptional in both halachot and aggadot, as he was a great preacher…". The Maggid of Kozhnitz writes in his approbation: "All the words of the book are founded to teach the way of holiness and true humility".

[4], 102; 76, [2] leaves. 22 cm. Most leaves in good-fair condition, first and last leaves in fair condition. Stains, including dark stains to title page and large dampstains and dark stains to other leaves. Light wear. Tears, including small marginal tears to title page and marginal open tears to last three leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper and paper filling (with handwritten replacements of several words; these leaves were apparently supplied from another copy). New leather binding.

At the end of the book are [2] leaves with names of pre-subscribers, including leading Torah scholars and Chassidic Tzaddikim, including the Chozeh of Lublin, R. Naftali of Ropshitz, R. Efraim Zalman Margaliot of Brody and others.

Teshuot Chen, Chassidic discourses on the Torah portions, by R. Gedaliah of Linitz. Berditchev: Shmuel son of Yissachar Segal, 1816. First edition.

The author, R. Gedaliah of Linitz (1738-1803), disseminated Torah in Myropil and Ostropil, and at the end of his life in Linitz (Illintsi). During his youth he was in the company of the Baal Shem Tov several times, and in his book he also cites teachings of the Baal Shem Tov he heard firsthand. A close disciple of R. Aryeh Leib, the Mochiach of Polonne, author of Kol Aryeh (a leading disciple of the Baal Shem Tov), he also received Torah from other leading disciples of the Baal Shem Tov, and he cites many of their teachings in the present book.

The author disseminated the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and was one of the primary sources of Shivchei HaBesht (which often cites R. Gedaliah). He was reputedly held in high regard by the Baal Shem Tov, despite his young age; "although he was only 18 or 20 years old, the Baal Shem Tov nevertheless honored him greatly as one of his leading disciples" (his grandson R. Yehoshua Heshel of Monistritch, Torat Avot, section Erech Avot). The discourses in the present book were written and published by his disciple R. Yehudah Leib of Linitz (son of R. Dov Ber of Linitz, author of Shivchei HaBesht).
Stamps on title page and an additional leaf: "Moshe Reinman of Kozmir (Kazimierza)".

[5], 45 leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including light traces of former dampness. Tears, including open tears to last leaf, affecting text, repaired with paper filling (with photocopy and handwritten replacements of missing text). Worming, affecting text, partially repaired with paper filling and tape. New leather binding.

Kedushat Levi. Hrubieszów: Menachem Mendel Finkelstein, Moshe Zicker and Shaul Moshe Goldstein, [1818]. Third edition of the commentary on the Torah, printed based on the first edition printed in Berditchev by the author's sons.
Ownership inscription: "G-d graced me with this [book], Shalom son of R. Shmuel Zichrowitz of Góra Kalwaria", and his stamp: "Shalom Zachrowitz of Góra". Additional stamps: "Avraham Shlomo son of R. Yosef Stambler".

[1], 78, 27, 15 leaves. 23 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Wear. Tears, including marginal open tears to title page and several other leaves, slightly affecting text to one leaf, repaired with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.

Shaar HaTefillah, on prayer, by R. Chaim Thirer, Rabbi of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi), author of Be'er Mayim Chaim and Sidduro Shel Shabbat. Sudylkiv: Eliezer son of Mordechai Bilitch, [1825]. First edition.
The Shomer Emunim writes that Shaar HaTefillah was written in the Holy Land with such awesome enthusiasm that sometimes the author was unable to write and merely dictated to his attendant. When he dictated a certain paragraph at the tomb of R. Shimon ben Yochai in Meron, the attendant saw him flying around in the air.
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 master, 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. A Chassidic legend tells that after he immersed himself before Shabbat, his appearance would change and his height would increase by a handsbreadth. 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 Sidduro Shel Shabbat, Be'er Mayim Chaim and Shaar HaTefillah are unique for their clarity and conviction, as well as the enthusiastic Chassidic emotion which they exude. His books have been printed in many editions, and they are Chassidic classics.

10, 102, 113-115 leaves. 21.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains. Worming in many places, mostly to inner margins of leaves, affecting text. Small marginal tears to several leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.

This book was printed in Sudylkiv. Although "Mohyliv" deceptively appears in large font, the smaller font before "Mohyliv" states that the book was printed in Sudylkiv by Eliezer son of Mordechai Bilitch, "directed and proofread by R. Tzvi Ze'ev son of R. David Rubenstein who was a printer in Mohyliv" (see: A. Yaari, "The Hebrew Press in Mohyliv on the Dniester", Kiryat Sefer, 23, p. 312 [Hebrew]).

Birkat David, Chassidic commentaries on the Five Books of the Torah, by Rebbe Avraham David Wahrman of Buchach. Lviv, [1845]. First edition.
On the verso of the title page is printed the verse "The Torah of the Lord is perfect" in large letters, below which it is noted that the approbations were not printed "for a secret reason". Apparently, the omission of approbations was also part of the obfuscation of printing details, for the same reason that a false printer and date were given in the title page – see below.

Rebbe Avraham David Wahrman, the "Gaon of Buchach" (1770-1840, Encyclopedia LaChassidut I, pp. 68-72), a leading Torah scholar and Chassidic figure, and prominent posek in his times. At about the age of nine, R. Meshulam Igra had a Torah discussion with him and declared that this boy would become a phenomenal posek, an example to all the rabbis of his generation. After his marriage, he embraced Chassidut and became close to the most eminent rebbes of his times: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Moshe Leib of Sassov, R. Chaim of Czernowitz and R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna. Around the age of 20, he was appointed rabbi of the city of Yazlovets.

Reputedly, R. Meir of Premishlan passed through the city and sensed holiness emanating from the place, which he attributed to the merit of R. Avraham David. In 1814, he was appointed rabbi of Buchach, succeeding his father-in-law and teacher R. Tzvi Hirsh Kara, Rabbi of Buchach and author of Neta Shaashuim. He was renowned as an outstanding Torah scholar and tzaddik. He wrote many books, including: Daat Kedoshim on Yoreh Deah, Ezer MiKodesh on Even HaEzer, Kesef HaKodashim on Choshen Mishpat, Birkat David on the Torah, and more. His halachic works became classics in halachic rulings. His work Eshel Avraham on Orach Chaim was printed in many editions of the Shulchan Aruch and is cited thousands of times in halachic literature (this book is usually called Eshel Avraham Buchach, to differentiate it from an earlier work with the same title).

[2], 182 leaves. 23.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Stamp on title page. New leather binding.

False imprint on title page for Jihdas Rosanis, 1800 and 5565. The true date of printing is hinted at the end of the book, where the signature of the publisher contains a chronogram for 1845. 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; see: A. Yaari, The Printing Press of Rebbetzin Yehudit Rosanes in Lviv, Kiryat Sefer, XVII, 1940, p. 107, no. 43 [Hebrew]).