Collection of eight books, with dedications by authors and publishers, as well as two additional books:

• Shaarei Deah, by R. Chaim Yehudah Leib Litwin of Sosnytsia, dean of the Brody yeshiva. Lviv, 1878. On title page, handwritten dedication by author to R. Moshe Freudiger of Budapest (Marienbad, Av 1885), and stamp on endpaper of his son R. Yekutiel Freudiger.
The author, R. Chaim Yehudah Leib Litwin-Sosnitzer (1840-1903), outstanding Torah scholar in Lithuania, also served as rabbi in Galicia. Succeeded R. Shlomo Kluger as head of Beit Din and yeshiva dean in Brody. In 1886, he returned to Lithuania to serve as Rabbi and head of the Kibbutz in Smorgon.
The recipient of the book, R. Moshe Freudiger, author of Moshe Yedaber (1818-1897), son of R. Pinchas Leib head of the Beit Din of Óbuda (Budapest), immense Torah scholar and outstanding orator who refused to take on a rabbinical position. Served as leader of the Orthodox community in Budapest.

• Be'erot Avraham, booklet I, responsa on Orach Chaim and Yoreh Deah by R. Avraham Tzvi Klein, Rabbi of Mezőszilas, published with notes and additions by his son Shmuel Klein. Trnava, [1928]. Dedication on title page: "Bar mitzvah gift from the publisher".
- Bound with: Bayit Ne'eman, responsa by R. Yitzchak Moshe Perls. Sighetu Marmației, [1907].

• Kelilat HaMenorah, by R. Moshe Natan HaLevi Rubenstein, head of the Dubno Beit Din. Berditchev, 1892. With dedication (4 long lines), handwritten by the author.

• Yalkut HaGershuni, various selections and novellae, in alphabetical order. Parts II and III. By R. Gershon Stern, Rabbi of Luduș. Paks, [1895-1896]. Two parts in one volume. At the top of the title page of Part II: handwritten dedication (in the author's hand?) to R. Michael Chaim Paskesz, head of the Makó community. Many inscriptions on endpapers and inside the boards: signatures of R. Yoel Chaim Sofer [son of R. Eliezer Süssman Sofer, Rabbi of Paks] and yahrzeit inscriptions of family members. Many handwritten glosses.

• Responsa Neta Sorek, by R. Shraga Tzvi Tennenbaum. Munkacs, 1899. Published by the author's son-in-law, R. Yehudah Altmann, Rabbi of Mezőcsát. On endpaper, handwritten dedication to "my beloved, dear relative, R. Shabtai Altmann". On endpaper, signature in a different hand of "Ze'ev Wolf Tennenbaum" [a relative of the author].

• Michtav HaRishon, with Michtav HaSheni, homilies and ethics by R. Yehoshua Baruch Reinitz, Rabbi of Chechevitz (Sečovce). Ungvár (Uzhhorod), 1876. On title page, lengthy dedication handwritten and signed by R. Moshe Reinitz [brother of the author?] to R. Yisrael Chaim Braun [author of Beit Yisrael, rabbi in Halle and later maggid and Rabbi in Budapest].

• Mishnat Eliezer, Mahadura Tinyana, by R. Eliezer Segal Mishel, Rabbi of Turka. [Poland], 1924. On leaf 3, handwritten dedication by author as a bar mitzvah gift, with his stamp.

• Or Pnei Moshe, by R. Moshe Tuviah of Sondheim, Rabbi of Henau. Frankfurt, 1928. Inside the board is mounted a piece of paper with a printed dedication by Dr. Yehudah Sondheimer, the author's grandson, Tevet 1926.

10 books in 8 volumes. Varying size and condition. Most in old, worn bindings. The books have not been thoroughly examined and they are being sold as is.

Sefer HaMiknah, novellae on various Talmudic topics relating to acquisition, by R. Eliezer Zussman Sofer, Rabbi of Paks. Part I: Pressburg: Otto Köttritsch, 1877; Part II: Pressburg: Stefan Nirschy, 1880; Part III: Paks: Itzik Leib Rosenbaum, 1884. First edition. Three parts in two volumes.
In the second volume, on the title cover of Part III is a dedication [slightly trimmed] handwritten and signed by the author, to R. Moshe Freudiger: "to my beloved… R. Moshe Freudiger, head of the Pes[t] community, from me, Zussman son of my father and master".

The author, R. Eliezer Zussman Sofer (1828-1903), a prominent Hungarian rabbi. Studied under the Chatam Sofer and Ktav Sofer and later became a close disciple of R. Moshe (Maharam) Schick. He served as dayan and maggid of Paks, also heading a yeshiva. He was subsequently appointed Rabbi of Kiskunhalas, and served simultaneously as Rabbi of Kiskunfélegyháza and Szabadszállás. In 1886, he succeeded his father-in-law R. Yoel Ungar as Rabbi of Paks, a position he held until his death.

The recipient of the book, R. Moshe Freudiger, author of Moshe Yedaber (1818-1897), son of R. Pinchas Leib head of the Beit Din of Óbuda (Budapest), immense Torah scholar and outstanding orator who refused to take on a rabbinical position. Served as leader of the Orthodox community in Budapest. His eldest son, R. Avraham Freudiger, was the head of the Budapest community.

Two volumes. Volume I (Parts I-II): [4], 16, [2], 270, [2] pages; 8, 148 pages. Volume II (Part III): 8, 220, [1], 220-250, [4] pages (including title cover). 32.5 cm. Dry, somewhat brittle paper in volume II. Overall good-fair condition. Stains, including dark inkstains to title page of volume I. Light wear to volume I. Tears, including open tear to title page of volume I, affecting title frame, repaired with paper. Last leaf of volume II detached. Many stamps and handwritten inscriptions in volume I. Old bindings, worn and loose.

Twelve books with signatures, ownership inscriptions and learned glosses belonging to Hungarian and Transylvanian rabbis:

• Shnei Ofarim, ethical discourses for Shabbat and festivals by R. Tzvi Hirsch Broda. Prague, 1825. Only edition.
Signatures on title page: "Isserl Tauber" – R. Yisrael Isser Tauber, disciple of the Chatam Sofer (1823-1904). Additional signature: R. "Yeshayah Leib Fischhoff" – head of the Novo Mesto Beit Din ca. 1815-1830. Two lengthy handwritten glosses. On front endpaper, an interesting inscription [apparently handwritten by R. Isser Tauber] alluding to a personal resolution.
• Ara DeRabanan, principles of mitzvot by R. Yaakov Yisrael Algazi. Cracow, 1885.
Stamps of R. Yisrael Welz, head of the Budapest Beit Din, and additional stamp. On endpaper, lengthy handwritten Torah inscriptions. Tens of handwritten marginal glosses.
• Moreh Nevuchim by R. Moshe son of Maimon (Rambam). Zhovkva, 1860.
Signature, ownership inscription and stamp of R. Yekutiel Yehudah Bergfeld, Rabbi of Nimigea. Lengthy handwritten inscriptions on endpapers – including interesting inscription on the will of the Maggid of Mezeritch, a segulah for livelihood, which was discovered in the library of the Russian tsar (a forgery according to G. Scholem).
• Responsa Levushei Mordechai, Part I on Orach Chaim and Part II on Yoreh Deah, by R. Mordechai Winkler. Tolcsva, [1912]. First edition. Two parts in one volume.
At beginning of Part I, two lengthy glosses in tiny handwriting.
• Neta Sorek, novellae on Talmudic topics according to the order of the parashiyot, by R. Shraga Tzvi Tennenbaum. Munkacs, 1898.
On title page, ownership inscription by R. Shalom Goldenberg, Rabbi of Svaliava (brother-in-law of the Imrei Yosef of Spinka). On p. 73b, lengthy handwritten glosses. Stamp.
• Minchat Yosef, laws of terefot, Mahadura Tinyana, with Sheyarei Minchah by R. Chaim Yosef Aryeh Prager (the famous Slonim chassid "R. Yoshe shochet" of Brisk). Warsaw, 1904.
Stamp of R. David Sperber, Rabbi of Brașov, and a gloss in his handwriting.
• Responsa Tiferet Yosef, by R. Yosef Chanania Lipa Meisels, Rabbi of Przemyśl. Przemyśl, 1869.
On title page, stamp of R. "Yaakov Meir Wald, head of the Beit Din of Cluj (Klausenburg)" [1874-1928, disciple of the Shevet Sofer, dayan and posek in Klausenburg]. Gloss in his handwriting on leaf 17.
• Responsa Maharya, Part I on Orach Chaim and Yoreh Deah, by R. Yehudah Aszod. Lviv, 1873.
Signature on title page: "Yosef Yisrael Deutsch, son of R. Aharon David, Rabbi of Balassagyarmat", and stamp of his son "Chaim Aharon David Deutsch, son of R. Yosef Yisrael, Rabbi of Balassagyarmat". Signatures and inscriptions on endpaper, including signatures. Tiny inscriptions on leaves of book, signed "Yaakov Deutsch".
R. Yosef Yisrael Deutsch (1845-1927), Rabbi of Szendrő, succeeded his father R. Aharon David Deutsch (1813-1878) as Rabbi of Balassagyarmat. His son R. Chaim Aharon Deutsch (1898-1944, perished in the Holocaust), headed a yeshiva whose students included the Rebbe of Erlau.
• Yeriot Shlomo, on Talmudic topics, Part I, by R. Shlomo Zalman Ullman, Rabbi of Makó. [Vienna, 1854]. First edition. Missing title page. Handwritten glosses.
• Etz Chaim on the Torah, by Rebbe Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum, Rabbi of Sighet. Sighet, 1927. First edition.
On title page, signature of R. "Chaim Aryeh Lerner". Tens of handwritten glosses on the leaves of the book (in two hands, one hand similar to the signature on the title page).
R. Chaim Aryeh Lerner, close disciple of the Atzei Chaim and later rabbi in New York.
• Knesset Yechezkel, on the Torah and homilies, by Rebbe Yechezkel son of R. Moshe Panet, Rabbi of Deyzh. Cluj, 1931. Two parts in one volume.
One handwritten gloss, signed with initials.
• Chidushei Maharap, novellae on aggadot and midrashim by R. Pesach Gottlieb, Rabbi of Nemyriv. Lviv, 1889.
Trimmed stamp of Rebbe "Yoel M. Teitelbaum, Rabbi of Királyháza", and an additional stamp from his period of residence in the United States. Gloss and handwritten inscriptions.

12 books. Varying size and condition. New bindings. The books have not been thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.

Four books, with ownership inscriptions and dedications of leading Hungarian and Romanian rabbis:

• Toldot Adam VeChavah (Meisharim), by Rabbeinu Yerucham, three parts. Kopys, 1808.
On title page, interesting ownership inscription signed by R. Pesach Singer, Rabbi of Kirchdorf, who writes that the book was purchased by his son, the Rabbi of Várpalota, who gave it as a gift to his grandfather (the writer's father-in-law).
R. Pesach Singer, Rabbi of Várpalota and Kirchdorf (1816-1898), son-in-law of R. Aharon Yosef Shmuel HaLevi Segal, Rabbi of Trenčín (1806-1842, disciple of the Chatam Sofer). When he relocated to serve as Rabbi of Kirchdorf, his son R. Avraham Singer (1849-1914) succeeded him as Rabbi of Várpalota and served there for over forty years.
• Responsa Ben Yehudah, Part I, by R. Avraham Litch-Rosenbaum. Pressburg, 1871. First edition. No additional parts were printed. Stamps and ownership inscriptions of R. Yekutiel Zalman Korn, Rabbi in Szentpéterfa and Ilok.
On title page, dedication (somewhat covered by stamp), handwritten and signed by R. Yochanan Glaser of Pressburg, as a bar mitzvah present to R. Abba Herzl, son-in-law of R. Yechiel Schlesinger of Pressburg.
R. Yochanan Glaser of Český Krumlov and Pressburg, attendant of the Chatam Sofer (d. 1880); the recipient R. Avraham Abba Herzl (1857-1928), author of Siftei Chachamim, rabbi and maggid in Pressburg.
• Torat Eliyahu, novellae on the Talmud by R. Eliyahu Leichtag, Rabbi of Klasno. Cracow, 1893.
On title page: Dedication handwritten and signed by R. Moshe David Winternitz, head of the Satmar Beit Din (with his stamp), as a bar mitzvah gift for his disciple Yisrael Goldman. Signature and stamp of recipient of book, R. Yisrael Goldman of Grosswardein.
R. Moshe David Winternitz, head of the Satmar Beit Din (1860-1944; perished in the Holocaust), foremost posek in Satmar and leading rabbi of his generation, son-in-law of R. Binyamin Ze'ev Mandelbaum, first Rabbi of Satmar.
The recipient of the book, R. Yisrael Goldman of Grosswardein (ca. 1870-1943), disciple of R. Binyamin Ze'ev Mandelbaum, Rabbi of Satmar and his son-in-law R. Moshe David Winternitz. Maggid in Grosswardein (Oradea) and Rabbi of the old synagogue in the city.
• Responsa Afarkasta DeAnya, by R. David Sperber. Satmar, [1940].
Signed dedication by author on leaf 2 to Yaakov Vogel.
The author, R. David Sperber, Rabbi of Brașov (1877-1962) foremost Galician and Romanian rabbi, immigrated to Israel and served as a leader of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah and Chinuch Atzma'i.

4 books. Varying size and condition. New bindings. The books have not been thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.

Assorted collection of ten books, with ownership inscriptions, stamps and dedications – Hungarian and Romanian rabbis and their families.
Distinguished copies belonging to the following rabbis:
• R. Yehudah Kahana of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației), son of R. Chaim Aryeh Kahana, dayan and posek in Sighet and author of Divrei Geonim (1830-1917) and brother of R. Nachman Kahana, head of the Spinka Beit Din, author of Orchot Chaim.
• R. Yisrael Harnik, Rabbi of Vicovu de Sus (Bukovina) and Rădăuți (1879-1949), author of Demaot Yisrael, Pe'er Yisrael and other works that remain in manuscript.
• R. Yisrael Gottesman, Rabbi of Zastavna (Bukovina) in the 1920s-30s. Son and successor of R. Meir Gottesman, Rabbi of Zastavna and Novoselytsia. Perished in the Holocaust in 1942.
• R. Chaim Yehudah Goldenberg, Rabbi of Svaliava (perished in the Holocaust, 1944), son and successor of R. Shalom Goldenberg, Rabbi of Svaliava, and grandson of R. Yitzchak Eizik Weiss, Rabbi of Svaliava and head of the Munkacs Beit Din.
• R. Menachem David Ish-Shalom of Vienna.
• R. Amram Rosenberg, Rabbi of Ratzfert (Újfehértó; perished in the Holocaust, 1944), succeeded his father R. Shaul Rosenberg, Rabbi of Ratzfert, author of Chemdat Shaul (d. 1939).
• R. David Moskowitz, Rabbi of Năsăud, author of Gelilei Zahav (1868-1959), immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1935 and served as Rabbi in Tel Aviv.
• R. Avraham Abba (Armin) Frieder, Chief Rabbi of Slovakia. Known for a sermon he delivered during the Holocaust in March 1942, revealing to the community the news that the Jews were being sent to death camps and calling for them to escape.
• And more.

10 books in 11 volumes. Varying size and condition. New bindings. The books have not been thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.

See Hebrew description for a detailed listing of books and details on signatures and dedications.