Yad Yosef, homilies following the order of the Torah and various occasions, by R. Yosef Tzarfati. Amsterdam: Immanuel son of Yosef Attias, 1700. Second edition. Two title pages, first illustrated with fine engraving.

Distinguished copy of Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl and his son R. Yeshayah Meshulam Zusha of Chernobyl. On second title page, ownership inscription "R. Zusha son of the Rabbi" and on margins of first title page is a similar inscription: "R. Zusha". On first title page, signatures and inscriptions: "Yeshayah Meshulam Zusha"; "Meshulam Zusha" and other inscriptions (the signatures do not appear to be in the handwriting of R. Yeshayah Meshulam Zusha, but rather inscriptions handwritten by disciples and relatives).
The inscriptions "R. Zusha son of the Rabbi" or "R. Zusha" are said to attest that this book was inherited from the books of Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl and his son Rebbe Zusha of Chernobyl; at Rebbe Aharon's passing in 1872 the books were divided between his descendants, and each book was labeled with the name of the recipient.

Rebbe Aharon Twersky of Chernobyl (1787-1872), most senior rebbe of his generation, son of Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl and disciple of his grandfather the Maggid R. Nachum of Chernobyl.

His son, R. Yeshayah Meshulam Zusha Twersky (1814-1881), succeeded his father as Rebbe in Chernobyl (along with his brother R. Baruch Asher). Progenitor of distinguished Chassidic dynasties, including Rebbe Shlomo Bentzion Twersky of Chernobyl and his son-in-law Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz.
Ownership inscription on second title page (partially deleted), dated 1726.

The author, R. Yosef Tzarfati (d. ca. 1640), served as Rabbi in Adrianople and later immigrated to Jerusalem. This book was heavily quoted in homiletical and Chassidic literature.

[3], 3-288, [12] leaves. 30.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Light wear. Worming, tears and open tears to first title page and a few other places, affecting illustrated title frame. Early stamps. New leather binding.

PLEASE NOTE: Some lot descriptions were shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to the Hebrew text.