Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $400
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Birkat David, Chassidic and Kabbalistic homilies on the Torah and festivals, by Rebbe David of Tolna. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1862. First edition.
Printed during the lifetime of the author Rebbe David Twersky of Tolna (1808-1882), son of Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl. Blessings of the author, who was known as a wonder-worker: "We shall merit pure future joy, and constant blessings".
Originally printed with two title pages and two prefaces, with only slight differences between them. The present copy only comprises the second title page and preface.
143 pages. Lacking first [4] pages, with first title page and preface. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, slightly affecting text. Minor marginal tear to title page, repaired with paper, and minor tears in several other places. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Printed during the lifetime of the author Rebbe David Twersky of Tolna (1808-1882), son of Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl. Blessings of the author, who was known as a wonder-worker: "We shall merit pure future joy, and constant blessings".
Originally printed with two title pages and two prefaces, with only slight differences between them. The present copy only comprises the second title page and preface.
143 pages. Lacking first [4] pages, with first title page and preface. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, slightly affecting text. Minor marginal tear to title page, repaired with paper, and minor tears in several other places. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Magen David, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions and the festivals, by Rebbe David Twersky of Tolna. Lviv: Yaakov Ehrenpreis, [1880]. Third edition, printed in the author's lifetime.
Segulah book – in the author's letter to the publisher (not present in this copy, see below), he writes and blesses: "Any wise-hearted man who purchases this book and studies it, I hope it will be a cure for his body and soul, in spiritual and material matters, in this world and in the next, he will experience temporary and eternal success…".
Rebbe David Twersky of Tolna (1808-1882), son of Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl. Rebbe in Vasilkov and later in Tolna. He was one of the foremost leaders of Ukrainian Jewry, and a rebbe to thousands of Chassidim. Reputedly, many were aroused to repentance from hearing his teachings, including numerous maskilim.
[2], 3-104, [1] leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Marginal open tears to title page. Leaves trimmed with damage to edge of text and headings in several places. New leather binding.
Without first title page (with author's letter to publisher on verso). This first title page does not appear in the Otzar HaChochmah or the NLI digitized copies. The present copy does however include the leaf with the publisher's foreword and lineage (presumably added to some copies only).
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Segulah book – in the author's letter to the publisher (not present in this copy, see below), he writes and blesses: "Any wise-hearted man who purchases this book and studies it, I hope it will be a cure for his body and soul, in spiritual and material matters, in this world and in the next, he will experience temporary and eternal success…".
Rebbe David Twersky of Tolna (1808-1882), son of Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl. Rebbe in Vasilkov and later in Tolna. He was one of the foremost leaders of Ukrainian Jewry, and a rebbe to thousands of Chassidim. Reputedly, many were aroused to repentance from hearing his teachings, including numerous maskilim.
[2], 3-104, [1] leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Marginal open tears to title page. Leaves trimmed with damage to edge of text and headings in several places. New leather binding.
Without first title page (with author's letter to publisher on verso). This first title page does not appear in the Otzar HaChochmah or the NLI digitized copies. The present copy does however include the leaf with the publisher's foreword and lineage (presumably added to some copies only).
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $3,750
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Ohev Yisrael, Chassidic homiletics on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1863. First edition.
[1], 117 leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text in several places. Margins of one leaf trimmed close to text. Stamp. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
[1], 117 leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text in several places. Margins of one leaf trimmed close to text. Stamp. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $400
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Nachalat Yehoshua, Chassidic supercommentary to Rashi's commentary on the Torah, by R. Yehoshua Heshel Rabbi of Chołojów (Vuzlove). Lviv: Edward Winiarz, 1854. Only edition, rare.
Two parts in one volume. Divisional title pages.
The author, R. Yehoshua Heshel Efrati (d. 1852), was a close disciple of the Ohev Yisrael of Apta, whom he quotes extensively in this work. Rabbi of Tartakov, Pomorin and Chołojów.
[2], 102, [1]; [1], 104-145 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming to title page and several other leaves, affecting text, with slight damage to first title page border. Margins of title page reinforced with paper. New binding.
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Two parts in one volume. Divisional title pages.
The author, R. Yehoshua Heshel Efrati (d. 1852), was a close disciple of the Ohev Yisrael of Apta, whom he quotes extensively in this work. Rabbi of Tartakov, Pomorin and Chołojów.
[2], 102, [1]; [1], 104-145 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming to title page and several other leaves, affecting text, with slight damage to first title page border. Margins of title page reinforced with paper. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $813
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Pri Etz, Chassidic homilies on the Torah and festivals, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk, with a copy of his will. Zhitomir: I.M. Bakst, 1874. First Edition.
The title page states that the work was copied from a manuscript in the possession of Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl.
Copy of Rebbe Menachem Mendel's will on p. 3.
30 pages. 20 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming (and minor open tears) to many leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Stamps. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
The title page states that the work was copied from a manuscript in the possession of Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl.
Copy of Rebbe Menachem Mendel's will on p. 3.
30 pages. 20 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming (and minor open tears) to many leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Stamps. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Menachem Tzion, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Rimanov (Rymanów). [Lviv? after 1851]. Second edition.
The book was written by the close disciple of R. Menachem Mendel, Rebbe Yechezkel Paneth, chief rabbi of Transylvania, author of Mareh Yechezkel.
This book is known as a segulah for livelihood. Indeed, a large part of the book pertains to Parashat HaMan (the passage in Shemot describing the falling of the manna for the Jews in the desert). The author prayed extensively for the livelihood of the Jewish people, and until this day, his gravesite is visited by Jews from all over the world praying for sustenance.
48, 53-56 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Many stains. Tears and worming, affecting text on several leaves. Pen inscription on leaf 2. New binding.
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The book was written by the close disciple of R. Menachem Mendel, Rebbe Yechezkel Paneth, chief rabbi of Transylvania, author of Mareh Yechezkel.
This book is known as a segulah for livelihood. Indeed, a large part of the book pertains to Parashat HaMan (the passage in Shemot describing the falling of the manna for the Jews in the desert). The author prayed extensively for the livelihood of the Jewish people, and until this day, his gravesite is visited by Jews from all over the world praying for sustenance.
48, 53-56 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Many stains. Tears and worming, affecting text on several leaves. Pen inscription on leaf 2. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $600
Sold for: $2,500
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Or HaGanuz, novellae on the Torah according to allegoric, kabbalistic and Chassidic approaches, with a second part – VeZot LiYehuda, novellae on Mishnayot "according to allegoric and kabbalistic approaches, lofty secrets", by R. Yehuda Leib HaKohen of Anipoli. Lviv: Uri Ze'ev Wolf Salat, [1866]. First edition. Divisional title page for part II.
The book bears the enthusiastic approbations of great Chassidic leaders, including the only approbation to a book ever issued by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Another approbation, by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl (the Maggid of Chernobyl), extols the segulah and protective qualities of the book: "Every person should purchase this holy book for merit and excellent protection for himself and his descendants". His holy sons – R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Trisk (Turiisk) and R. David of Tolna – also mention in their approbations the segulah for protection that their father described. In the publisher's foreword, the author's grandson likewise cites the protective qualities of the book.
[1], 12; 84; 33 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Minor worming, slightly affecting text. Marginal open tear to one leaf, not affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
The book bears the enthusiastic approbations of great Chassidic leaders, including the only approbation to a book ever issued by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Another approbation, by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl (the Maggid of Chernobyl), extols the segulah and protective qualities of the book: "Every person should purchase this holy book for merit and excellent protection for himself and his descendants". His holy sons – R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Trisk (Turiisk) and R. David of Tolna – also mention in their approbations the segulah for protection that their father described. In the publisher's foreword, the author's grandson likewise cites the protective qualities of the book.
[1], 12; 84; 33 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Minor worming, slightly affecting text. Marginal open tear to one leaf, not affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $600
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Toldot Yitzchak, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, the festivals and on Tehillim, by Rebbe Yitzchak Shapiro of Neshchiz (Niesuchojeże). Warsaw: Nathan Schriftgiesser, 1868. First edition. Two title pages. Author's name printed in gold on first title page.
Many stamps of the author on the first five leaves. This book was published several months after the author's passing. It was presumably stamped by one of the family members, using the stamp from the rebbe's estate.
Rebbe Elimelech of Grodzisk writes in his approbation of the segulah in possessing this book: "It is fitting for every Jewish person to bring this book into his home so as to procure enduring blessing".
The author, Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz (1789-1868), was the youngest son of Rebbe Mordechai of Neshchiz and close disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Throughout his lifetime, Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz rarely lectured in public. However, in the last year of his life, he delivered lectures on the Torah and on Tehillim almost daily, which were recorded and published in the present book.
[4], 32; 30; 22; 32 leaves. 27 cm. Particularly wide margins. Good condition. Many stains. Tears and wear. Open tears to several leaves (slightly affecting text on one leaf). Worming to several leaves. Margins of second title page and final leaf partially cut away. Stamps. Many inscriptions. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Many stamps of the author on the first five leaves. This book was published several months after the author's passing. It was presumably stamped by one of the family members, using the stamp from the rebbe's estate.
Rebbe Elimelech of Grodzisk writes in his approbation of the segulah in possessing this book: "It is fitting for every Jewish person to bring this book into his home so as to procure enduring blessing".
The author, Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz (1789-1868), was the youngest son of Rebbe Mordechai of Neshchiz and close disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Throughout his lifetime, Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz rarely lectured in public. However, in the last year of his life, he delivered lectures on the Torah and on Tehillim almost daily, which were recorded and published in the present book.
[4], 32; 30; 22; 32 leaves. 27 cm. Particularly wide margins. Good condition. Many stains. Tears and wear. Open tears to several leaves (slightly affecting text on one leaf). Worming to several leaves. Margins of second title page and final leaf partially cut away. Stamps. Many inscriptions. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Ateret Tiferet Yisrael, kabbalistic teachings and allusions on the weekly Torah portions, by R. Yisrael Charif of Satanov (Sataniv) – disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. Warsaw, 1871. Second edition.
The present copy comprises two title pages, a first general one, and a second more detailed one. This first title page is lacking in most copies.
Segulah book. Prominent Chassidic leaders laud the holiness of the book, and describe how just having it in the house is a segulah for the safeguarding of the household members, for success in all areas, and for protection from any harm.
The approbations contain profuse blessings for the buyers of this book.
[2], 3, [1], 82, [1], 84-88, [3] leaves. Includes first title page, lacking in most copies. 26 cm. Partially printed on dry paper. Good condition. Stains. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Six leaves at end of book ([1], 84-88), with novellae and responsa by the author's grandson, are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
The present copy comprises two title pages, a first general one, and a second more detailed one. This first title page is lacking in most copies.
Segulah book. Prominent Chassidic leaders laud the holiness of the book, and describe how just having it in the house is a segulah for the safeguarding of the household members, for success in all areas, and for protection from any harm.
The approbations contain profuse blessings for the buyers of this book.
[2], 3, [1], 82, [1], 84-88, [3] leaves. Includes first title page, lacking in most copies. 26 cm. Partially printed on dry paper. Good condition. Stains. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Six leaves at end of book ([1], 84-88), with novellae and responsa by the author's grandson, are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $500
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Likutei Torah, Chassidic teachings and guidance, by Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl. Czernowitz: Johann Eckhardt und Sohn, 1859.
Second printing of the first edition. The first printing was issued with an errata leaf at the end of the book. In the second printing, issued later that year, all the printing errors were corrected in the body of the text.
Stamps of the Chabad synagogue in Piatra Neamţ (Romania), where the Baal Shem Tov reputedly prayed during his wanderings in the Carpathians.
[2], 63 [i.e. 64] leaves. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, minutely affecting text. Minor marginal open tears, not affecting text. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Second printing of the first edition. The first printing was issued with an errata leaf at the end of the book. In the second printing, issued later that year, all the printing errors were corrected in the body of the text.
Stamps of the Chabad synagogue in Piatra Neamţ (Romania), where the Baal Shem Tov reputedly prayed during his wanderings in the Carpathians.
[2], 63 [i.e. 64] leaves. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, minutely affecting text. Minor marginal open tears, not affecting text. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $800
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Beit Aharon, "on Torah and worship of G-d", by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody, 1875. First edition.
Two title pages.
The book begins with Azharot Kodesh, and records of Chassidic practices from the rebbes of the Karlin-Stolin dynasty. The renowned Shabbat song – Kah Echsof Noam Shabbat by R. Aharon HaGadol of Karlin is printed on leaf 6 (p. 11).
[6], 316, [5] pages. 27 cm. Fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains. Wear and tears. Extensive worming, affecting text (significant damage to some leaves), repaired with paper. Marginal open tears to title page and other leaves, repaired with paper. New binding, with minor defects.
Some corrections were made to this first edition during the course of the printing, resulting in variations between the different copies.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Two title pages.
The book begins with Azharot Kodesh, and records of Chassidic practices from the rebbes of the Karlin-Stolin dynasty. The renowned Shabbat song – Kah Echsof Noam Shabbat by R. Aharon HaGadol of Karlin is printed on leaf 6 (p. 11).
[6], 316, [5] pages. 27 cm. Fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains. Wear and tears. Extensive worming, affecting text (significant damage to some leaves), repaired with paper. Marginal open tears to title page and other leaves, repaired with paper. New binding, with minor defects.
Some corrections were made to this first edition during the course of the printing, resulting in variations between the different copies.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,250
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Duda'im BaSadeh, homiletics on the Five Books of the Torah, allusions on the High Holidays and Three Festivals and selections, by R. Reuven HaLevi Horowitz Rabbi of Zarnowitza (Żarnowiec), disciple of the Noam Elimelech. Lviv, 1859. First edition.
The publisher of this book, Rebbe Eliezer Yerucham Baron of Kraków (1830-1885/1892) was the grandson of the author and son-in-law of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. At the time of the printing of this book, he was childless, and in his foreword to this book, he writes of his hopes that through publishing this book, he would merit to have children. Indeed, a son was born to him ca. 1874, Rebbe Menachem Mendel, who later published the second edition of this book, in 1897.
Signatures, ownership inscriptions and quill trials on the endpapers.
[2], 144 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Extensive worming, affecting text. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
The publisher of this book, Rebbe Eliezer Yerucham Baron of Kraków (1830-1885/1892) was the grandson of the author and son-in-law of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. At the time of the printing of this book, he was childless, and in his foreword to this book, he writes of his hopes that through publishing this book, he would merit to have children. Indeed, a son was born to him ca. 1874, Rebbe Menachem Mendel, who later published the second edition of this book, in 1897.
Signatures, ownership inscriptions and quill trials on the endpapers.
[2], 144 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Extensive worming, affecting text. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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