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Torah Or, Chassidic essays on Bereshit and Shemot, Chanukah and Purim, with Hosafot L'Sefer Torah Or (Supplements to Torah Or), by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi – the Baal HaTanya. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1862. First edition of the supplements. Two volumes. Two title pages for the Torah Or volume; first title page printed in red and black.
The supplements include 15 new essays by the Baal HaTanya. While most of the book follows the writings of the author's brother, R. Yehuda Leib of Janowiec, the essays printed in the supplements were written by the author's son, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch, as attested to on the title page of this section.
Two volumes. Vol. I: 102 leaves. Two title pages. Vol. II (supplements): 24 leaves. 27.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 612.
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Shulchan Aruch HaRav, laws of Niddah, Shechitah, Terefot, and responsa, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi – the Baal HaTanya. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael son of Yitzchak Yoffe, [1814]. First edition.
Stamps of R. Yitzchak Yehuda Eizik Leib [Stolyar] Sapir, rabbi of Odelsk, Kozhnitz, Raczki, and later Petach Tikva.
[1], 48; 54; [16] leaves. 22.5 cm. Bluish paper. Wide margins. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, affecting text. Marginal tears and open tears, not affecting text. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
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Shulchan Aruch HaRav, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi – the Baal HaTanya. [Sudylkiv, 1826]. Six parts in six volumes. Only edition with the approbation by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl.
This edition was printed almost leaf by leaf, line by line, after the first edition. This is the first edition of sections 175-176, laws of blessings.
The first edition was printed in 1814-1816 in Shklow and Kopust (Belarus), and not all its volumes reached Ukraine. The present edition was long-awaited by the people of Ukraine and by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl, as he attests in his enthusiastic approbation.
Six volumes. Vol. I: [2], 1-193, 197-200, 181-188, 209-319 leaves. Lacking first [2] leaves (including title page). Leaves of section 128 printed out of sequence. Vol. II: [1], 256, 261-377 leaves. Vol. III: [4], 180, 185-192, 189-252, 213-220, 261-268 leaves. Vol. IV: 29, 33-248 leaves. Lacking first two leaves (including title page) and leaf 249. Vol. V: [1], 226, 229-254, 257-288 leaves. Lacking leaves 225-226, 229-240. Vol. VI: 65 leaves. Lacking title page and leaf 66. Approx. 17.5-18 cm. Overall fair-good condition. Vol. IV in poor-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Worming to vols. I and III. In vols. IV and V, worming affecting text. Tears and open tears, not affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Open tears to vol. IV, primarily to first and final leaves, affecting text. Margins of vol. III trimmed close to text in several places, with damage to text. Inscriptions. Stamps. New bindings.
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Siddur based on the text of the Arizal, two parts in two volumes, prayers for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi – the Baal HaTanya. Warsaw: R. Natan Schriftgiesser, 1866-1867.
The text of the Siddur, the laws and the two Chassidic essays (HaKol Kol Yaakov and He'ara LeTikkun Chatzot) were compiled and composed by the Baal HaTanya. The other Chassidic discourses (commentaries to the prayers) were delivered by the Baal HaTanya and recorded by his son R. Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. This siddur is known amongst Chabad chassidim as Siddur im Dach.
Two volumes. Vol. I: [2], 154 leaves. Vol. II: 62, 94 leaves. Approx. 34 cm. Vol. I in good condition, vol. II in good-fair condition. Stains. Minor worming to vol. I. Dark stains to several leaves in vol. II (primarily to Passover Haggadah), and worming affecting text. Inscriptions. Stamps. Old bindings, partially restored.
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Chiddushei Shnei HaMeorot, novellae on the writings of the Rambam and the Ramban in Sefer HaMitzvot, by R. Shneur Feivish son of R. Menachem of Bolekhiv. Constantinople, [1749].
An inscription in Sephardic script appears at the top of the title page. The first line of the inscription is missing, due to the trimming of the upper margin. The second line reads: "Avraham Gershon Kitover". Apparently, the book belonged to R. Avraham Gershon of Kitov, the famous brother-in-law of the Baal Shem Tov and a leading kabbalist. Possibly, the book was given to him by the author himself, R. Shneur Feivish of Bolekhiv, an Ashkenazi scholar in Jerusalem and emissary of the Ashkenazi community at the time R. Gershon resided in Jerusalem. Calligraphic signature on title page: "Shlomo Halegua" (his signature appears on the last page as well: "Salomon Halegua").
[1], 35 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, mostly to margins. Tears and damage to several leaves, slightly affecting text in some places. Tape repairs to inner margins of title page and several other leaves. Top margins trimmed with damage and loss to headings. Bottom margins trimmed with loss of text on verso of title page. New leather binding.
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Divrei Agur, principles and rules of Hebrew grammar, by R. Yaakov Finzi. Venice: Zuan (Giovanni) di Gara, [1605]. Only edition.
Copy of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura (d. 1883), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, with his stamps on the title page.
Signature of R. Avraham Chai Mussafia, Torah scholar of Turkey and Jerusalem, author of Tehillah LeDavid on Tehillim.
16 leaves. 13 cm. Good condition. Stains, including yellow stains to lower margins. Leaves trimmed with damage to catchwords. Fine new leather binding.
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Tosafei HaRosh, on Tractates Yevamot and Ketubot. Livorno, [1776].
Copy of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber of Sadigura (d. 1883), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, with his stamps on the title page. Emendations and brief glosses in several places.
[2], 59; 4, 65-97 leaves. 29.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. New binding.
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Responsa Tzemach Tzedek, Even HaEzer, Part I, responsa on agunot, weddings and marriage, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Vilna, 1870. First edition.
Two title pages at beginning of the book; title and imprint printed in gold. Separate title page for laws of weddings.
Stamps of Rebbe Yehoshua Asher Rabinowitz of Porisov-Otwosk (d. Tishrei 1937) on the first title page and other leaves.
[2], 147; [1], 82, [1] leaves. Leaves 95-96 bound out of sequence. 35 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor wear. Minor marginal tears to title page and several other leaves, slightly affecting text on final leaf (with paper repairs). Minor worming. Many stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Original leather binding, worn and damaged, partially detached. Initials lettered in gilt in corner of front board.
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Tiferet HaTzvi, composition on Tractate Beitzah and novellae on the laws of Yoreh Deah, by R. Uziel Meisels of Ritshvol (Ryczywół), disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. Zhovkva, 1803. First edition.
Copy of R. Meir Shapiro of Lublin, dean of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva and founder of the Daf HaYomi. His stamps appear on the title page and front flyleaf: "Meir Shapiro Rabbi of Piotrkow".
Stamps of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva library.
On the title page, stamp (over the stamps of R. Meir Shapiro) of R. Moshe Nachum Yerushalimski Rabbi of Kielce (1855-1916), a leading Halachic authority in his generation, who corresponded already in his youth with prominent Torah scholars of the time, such as the Shoel UMeshiv, R. Yosef Shaul Nathansohn.
[2], 29; 16 leaves. Originally, 29 leaves bound at end of book (order of two works exchanged). 36.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear. Minor marginal tears to first two leaves. Minor tears and damage to last leaf, slightly affecting text. Minor worming, occasionally affecting text. Several leaves trimmed close to text, affecting headings and catchwords. Stamps. New binding.
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Two responsa works by leading Galician Torah scholars, bound together:
• Kochav MiYaakov, Responsa by R. Yaakov Weidenfeld Rabbi of Hrymailiv. Biłgoraj: R. Nata Kronenberg, 1933. First edition, published by the author's sons.
• Imrei David, responsa by R. David HaLevi Ish Horowitz Rabbi of Stanislav. Biłgoraj: R. Nata Kronenberg, 1934. Only edition, published by the author.
Many stamps of R. David Dov Berish Meisels Rabbi of Ujhel on the title pages and leaves of both books.
R. David Dov Meisels Rabbi of Ujhel (Sátoraljaújhely; 1875 – perished in the Holocaust 1944), leading Chassidic rabbi in Hungary. Son-in-law and successor of R. Moshe Yosef Teitelbaum Rabbi of Ujhel (son of the Yitav Lev).
[1], 99 leaves; [1], 2-8; 108 leaves. 31.5 cm. Dry, brittle paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor tears. Old cloth binding.
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Mikraot Gedolot, Torah, Neviim Rishoniim, Neviim Acharonim and Ketuvim, with Targum, Rashi and Ibn Ezra, Radak, Ralbag and the Masorah. Venice: Pietro and Lorenzo Bragadin, [1617-1619]. Set of four parts in four volumes.
The books were printed and sold in weekly booklets, between 1617-1619, to finance the printing.
Many signatures and ownership inscriptions, including those of R. Leib London and his sons R. Moshe and R. David (R. Leib London – Torah scholar of the Altona Kloiz and dayan in the Beit Din of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz; d. 1769).
Vol. I (Torah and Five Megillot): [6], 228; 802-844; 8 leaves. Leaves 802-844 of Five Megillot and 8 final leaves (Targum Yerushalmi) originally appeared in vol. IV. Vol. II (Neviim Rishonim): [1], 234-441 leaves. Lacking [1] final blank leaf. Vol. III (Neviim Acharonim): 442-616, 615-668 leaves. Misfoliation. Lacking title page. Vol. IV (Ketuvim): [1], 672-801; 845-908, [25] leaves. Lacking final blank leaf. Approx. 42 cm. Overall fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and traces of past dampness. Wax stains to several leaves. Wear. Tears, including open tears affecting text in several places. Tear to title page of vol. IV, affecting border, repaired with tape. Worming, affecting text. Original endpapers, mounted on new endpapers. Early wood and leather bindings, with restored spines and corners.
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Hilchot Rav Alfas with Rashi, Part I – Order Mo'ed (including Tractate Berachot and Halachot Ketanot), Part II – Order Nashim (with Tractate Chullin), and Part III – Order Nezikin. Amsterdam: Joseph Dayan son of Shimon Akiva Be'er, [1720]. Complete Set. All three parts in three volumes, comprising all Hilchot HaRif on the Talmudic tractates.
Ownership inscriptions handwritten by R. Yedidia Tia Weil on title pages of vols. I and II.
R. Yedidia Tia Weil (1722-1806), leading Torah scholar of his times, son of R. Netanel Weil author of Korban Netanel and close disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. Rabbi of Karlsruhe; author of Marbeh LeSaper and other works.
Three volumes. Vol. I: [3], 2-87; 108-303 leaves. Vol. II: [2], 41, 41-42, 42-251, [1], 252-317; 20; 6; 40 leaves. 6 leaves of Shaarei HaShevuot originally appeared at end of vol. III; 40 leaves of Simanei HaDinim originally appeared at beginning of vol. I. Vol. III: 376 leaves. 42-43 cm. Wide margins. Overall good condition. Stains, including minor dampstains. Worming. Tears, including minor open tears in several places (including title pages), not affecting text. Marginal paper repairs to title page of vol. II. Title page of vol. III partially detached. Stamps. Original, early wood and leather bindings, with clasp remnants. Wear, worming and damage to bindings (vol. II with non-original spine).
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