Tiferet HaTzvi, work 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.
The author,
R. Uziel Meisels (1744-1786), rabbi and yeshiva dean in Ostrovtza (Ostrowiec), Ritshvol (Ryczywół) and Neustadt (Nowe Miasto). He was acquainted with the Baal Shem Tov, and quotes his teachings in his books. After the latter's passing, he became a disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch, and was a close friend of his disciples: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, R. Zusha of Anipoli, and others.
Copy of R. Meir Shapiro of Lublin, dean of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva and founder of Daf Yomi. His stamps appear on the title page and front flyleaf: "Meir Shapiro Rabbi of Piotrkow". Additional stamps of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva library.
R. Meir Shapiro (1887-1933), Rabbi of Glina, Sanok, Piotrków and Lublin, dean of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva and founder of Daf Yomi, one of the founders of Agudat Yisrael and leading rabbi in his times. He was one of the youngest and most dominant rabbis in the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. An excellent orator, and an active communal worker, he was also a member of the Polish Sejm. R. Meir passed away without leaving behind any offspring, yet he himself would say that he had two children – the first being Daf Yomi, and the second the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva.
On title page, stamp (over the stamps of R. Meir Shapiro) of R. "Moshe Nachum Yerushalimski, Rabbi of Kielce and the region".
R. Moshe Nachum Yerushalimski (1855-1916), a leading author of halachic responsa 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. He was also intimately close with the Divrei Chaim of Sanz in his earlier years.
[2], 29; 16 leaves. 29 leaves originally bound at end of book (order of two works switched). 36.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear. Minor marginal tears to first two leaves. Minor tears and defects to last leaf, slightly affecting text. Minor worming, occasionally affecting text. Close trimming in several places, affecting headers and catchwords. Stamps. New binding.
