1. Chidushei Agadot (Maharsha), by Rabbi Shmuel Eliezer HaLevi Eidels. Lublin-Cracow, [1627-1631]. Two sections. First edition. (First title page, title page of section 2 and 6 last leaves missing and replaced with photocopy). Notation and ownership signature in oriental handwriting on first page.
2. Lechem Rav, on the Shulchan Aruch, by Rabbi Shmuel son of Yosef Yoskeh from Lublin. Prague, [1608], printing press of sons of Rabbi Moshe Darshan in the house of Avraham son of Shalom. (Three leaves from beginning of book and four from end are missing and replaced with photocopy).
3. Toldot Yitzchak, commentary on the Torah by Rabbi Yitzchak son of Rabbi Yosef Karo. Riva De Trento, [1558]. First 15 leaves missing and replaced in fine 17th century Ashkenazi handwriting with the signature of “David Av Beit Din of Schwarzen” [city in close proximity to Posen]. 7 last leaves missing and replaced with photocopy. Upon page 84/2 ownership notations in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting from the year 1656: “Tzvi Hirsch son of Yisachar Ber…”.
4. Midbar Yehudah, homiletics by Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh of Modena. Venice, [1602]. Ownership signatures in oriental handwriting. (Complete copy, minor moth damage and mildew).
5. Midrash Tanchuma HaNikra Yelamdeinu. [9] inconsecutive leaves missing from the first print, Constantinople, [1520-1522], Shlomo Ben Mazal Tov Printing.
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.