Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
Two Books by Rebbe Yisrael of Chortkiv – First Editions
Opening: $350
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* Tiferet Yisrael, Amarot Tehorot by Rebbe Yisrael of Chortkiv. Husiatyn, 1904. First edition. With an additional cover title page.
[4], 63, [7] leaves, 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition, separate leaves, light stains, wear and worm holes. Contemporary rubbed binding.
* Yismach Yisrael, Amarot Taharot by Rebbe Yisrael of Chortkiv. Vienna. 1933. First edition.
Rebbe Yisrael [Freidman] of Chortkiv [1854-1933], son of Rabbi David Moshe the first Rebbe of Chortkiv who was the son of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, was the son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Avraham Ya'akov of Sadigura. During World War I, he left Chortkiv and moved to Vienna. He was one of the greatest rebbes of Ruzhin and among the leading Chassidic leaders of his times. Was one of the founders of Agudat Yisrael and a head of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. Teacher of Rabbi Meir Shapira Av Beit Din of Lublin and initiator of Daf HaYomi. He was known for his refined and royal conduct. These are words of Torah printed during his life.
167 leaves, 23 cm. high-quality paper, good condition, new binding.
[4], 63, [7] leaves, 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition, separate leaves, light stains, wear and worm holes. Contemporary rubbed binding.
* Yismach Yisrael, Amarot Taharot by Rebbe Yisrael of Chortkiv. Vienna. 1933. First edition.
Rebbe Yisrael [Freidman] of Chortkiv [1854-1933], son of Rabbi David Moshe the first Rebbe of Chortkiv who was the son of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, was the son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Avraham Ya'akov of Sadigura. During World War I, he left Chortkiv and moved to Vienna. He was one of the greatest rebbes of Ruzhin and among the leading Chassidic leaders of his times. Was one of the founders of Agudat Yisrael and a head of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. Teacher of Rabbi Meir Shapira Av Beit Din of Lublin and initiator of Daf HaYomi. He was known for his refined and royal conduct. These are words of Torah printed during his life.
167 leaves, 23 cm. high-quality paper, good condition, new binding.
Chassidism – Books
Chassidism – Books