Auction 046 Special Chabad Auction in Honor of 11th Nisan - Birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and in Honor of Pesach
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Imrei Binah, two parts, explanations on the topics of Achdus HaShem, Kriyat Shema, Tzitzit and Tefillin, based on Kabbalah and Chassidic teachings, by Rabbi Dov Ber the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [1821].
First edition, printed in the lifetime of the author, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch.
Imrei Binah is considered the most profound of the books composed and published by the Mitteler Rebbe. The main part of the book is dedicated to clarifying the kabbalistic concepts of Yichuda Ilaa and Yichuda Tataa, based on the teachings of the author's father – the Baal HaTanya.
The Mitteler Rebbe published ten works during the course of his life, which he stated were each intended for a different kind of Chassid. His book Imrei Binah was directed at the most profound scholars, and he once even stated that he had written it for his disciple R. Yekutiel Liepler. Rebbe Maharash of Lubavitch related that he was once experiencing difficulty in grasping chapters 32 and 37 of the book, and he approached his father the Tzemach Tzedek for help in understanding them. However, his father instructed him to go ask R. Yekutiel (Rebbe Rayatz, Limud HaChassidut, p. 30).
Reputedly, the Divrei Chaim of Sanz would study the book Imrei Binah every night before going to sleep (Sheloshet HaRo'im, Brooklyn 2004, p. 320). The Divrei Chaim even quotes it in his book Divrei Chaim on the Torah, Parashat Vayakhel (p. 28b).
[2], 21; 56, [1], 55-140 ff. Approx. 19.5 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Minor wear. Open marginal tear to title page, restored with paper. Leaves trimmed, affecting headings and foliation in some places. Stamps and inscriptions to title page. Fine new leather binding.
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Two books by Rabbi Dov Ber the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch:
* Sefer Biurei HaZohar, Chassidic commentary on the Zohar. Lviv: S.L. Flecker, 1861. First edition of "Hosafot LeSefer Biurei HaZohar" (printed with a separate leaf-numbering sequence and a separate title page). The imprint "Kopust 1816" is featured on both title pages.
On title page, signature and stamp of Rabbi Simcha Bunim Greenberger, head of the Pressburg Beit Din, later rabbi of the Congregation Chasam Sofer, New York (died 1977). Other signatures.
[2], 64, 31-34, 69-84; 40, 31-34 ff. leaves 5-8 of the second sequence bound twice. Hosafot: [12], 13-20, [1] ff. 25 cm. Good condition. Stains (ink stains to final page). Minor marginal tears to title page. Fine new leather binding.
* Sefer Imrei Binah, on Achdus HaShem. A variant of the title page – lacking imprint. [Lviv: Ab. Nis. Suess und B. L. Necheles, 1862]. The word "Kopust" is featured on title page.
Ownership signature of David son of Moshe Naftali Hailperin, on title page.
[2], 82; 25 ff. Approx. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor wear. Minor marginal tears in some places. New binding.
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Two booklets ("Kuntressim") by Rabbi Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch, bound together. Separate title page and pagination to each booklet.
* Kuntres HaHitpaalut. [Zhovkva?: 1831?].
* "Kuntres Katan MeInyanei Bechira" [little pamphlet concerning matters of freedom of the will]. [Zhovkva?: 1831?]. On the page headings, this work is titled "Sha'ar HaBechira" [The Gate of Choice].
Kuntres HaHitpaalut: [1], 2-4, 9-21, [1] ff. Kuntres Katan MeInyanei Bechira: [1], 2-8, [1] ff. Approx. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Wear. Pen inscriptions. Leaves trimmed unevenly. New leather bindings (incorrect imprint on spine).
Imprint according to "Sefer Hatoldos" (Brooklyn, 1976).
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Derech Chaim VeTochachat Mussar Haskel – two parts: Shaar HaTeshuvah and Shaar HaTefillah, by Rabbi Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Yas [Iași]: Zvi Goldner, 1859.
Sefer Derech Chaim, third part of the book Shaar HaTeshuvah VeHaTefillah (also called Shaarei Teshuvah; first printed in Kopust in 1819).
The present copy contains the final three pages – including a list of the names of pre-publication subscribers.
[2], 2-148, [3] ff. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Browning to some leaves. Minor wear. New leather binding.
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Sefer Ner Mitzvah V'Torah Or, by Rabbi Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch.
Two parts in two volumes:
* Part I – Shaar HaEmunah, discusses the topics of the Exodus from Egypt, the eating of Matzah and the Parting of the Red Sea. [Lviv: F. Galinski u. S.L. Flecker, 1860].
Old ownership inscription to front endpaper.
[1]. 107 ff. Approx. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Many stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Minor tears and wear. Russian stamp. New leather binding.
* Part II - Shaar HaYichud, a concise explanation of the kabbalistic notions of Hishtalshelut HaOlamot and Sefirot. Czernowitz: Johann Eckhardt und Sohn, 1858.
[1], 2-40 ff. Approx. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor wear. Transparent adhesive tape to margins of title page, for reinforcement. New binding.
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!["Sefer Refuot – Sefer Poke'ach Ivrim and Sefer Taale Aruka". [Lviv]: S. L. Kugel, Lewin & Comp., [1861?]. Hebre](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/OL46/39_1.jpg "Sefer Poke'ach Ivrim and Sefer Ta'ale Aruka (by the Mitteler Rebbe) –")
!["Sefer Refuot – Sefer Poke'ach Ivrim and Sefer Taale Aruka". [Lviv]: S. L. Kugel, Lewin & Comp., [1861?]. Hebre](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/OL46/39_2.jpg "Sefer Poke'ach Ivrim and Sefer Ta'ale Aruka (by the Mitteler Rebbe) –")
"Sefer Refuot – Sefer Poke'ach Ivrim and Sefer Taale Aruka". [Lviv]: S. L. Kugel, Lewin & Comp., [1861?]. Hebrew and Yiddish.
Booklet containing the Mitteler Rebbe's book "Poke'ach Ivrim", on topics of Mussar, written for women and uneducated men, and a medical book, "Sefer Ta'ale Aruka".Added at the end of the volume is "Sefer Darkei Yesharim", by Rabbi Shmelke of Nikolsburg.
[16] ff. Approx. 17 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Extensive wear. Tears and marginal open tears, slightly affecting text in some places. New binding.
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![Maamarim Yekarim, Chassidic essays by Rabbi Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. [Königsberg, 1864]. Only edition.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/OL46/40_1.jpg "Maamarim Yekarim, by the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch – Königsberg, 186")
![Maamarim Yekarim, Chassidic essays by Rabbi Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. [Königsberg, 1864]. Only edition.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/OL46/40_2.jpg "Maamarim Yekarim, by the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch – Königsberg, 186")
![Maamarim Yekarim, Chassidic essays by Rabbi Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. [Königsberg, 1864]. Only edition.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/OL46/40_3.jpg "Maamarim Yekarim, by the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch – Königsberg, 186")
![Maamarim Yekarim, Chassidic essays by Rabbi Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. [Königsberg, 1864]. Only edition.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/OL46/40_4.jpg "Maamarim Yekarim, by the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch – Königsberg, 186")
Maamarim Yekarim, Chassidic essays by Rabbi Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. [Königsberg, 1864]. Only edition. Two title pages (half title and primary title page).
Containing two long Chassidic homilies: 1. "Gevia HaKesef", on various blessings pertaining to food and wine. 2. "Birkat Chatanim", on topics pertaining to faith and matrimony. These homilies were given by the Mitteler Rebbe between the years 1822 and 1823, and are based on teachings of his father, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya and Shulchan Aruch.
[2], 63, [1] leaves. 19 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Tears and worming to many leaves, affecting text. Handwritten inscription. New leather binding; bound with original wrappers (Handwritten inscription on the wrappers).
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![Sefer Iyun Tefillah, by Rabbi Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Lacking imprint. [Warsaw, 1871]. Yiddish.
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![Sefer Iyun Tefillah, by Rabbi Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Lacking imprint. [Warsaw, 1871]. Yiddish.
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Sefer Iyun Tefillah, by Rabbi Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Lacking imprint. [Warsaw, 1871]. Yiddish.
A treatise on the Chassidic approach to prayer, attributed to the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch; probably written in 1827 (in Yiddish). The volume also includes a letter written by the Mitteler Rebbe for his disciples in 1823, on the topic of prayer.
14, [2], 19-22 pp. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dark stains. Wear. Inscriptions to title page. New binding.
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Likutei Amarim – Tanya, by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Brooklyn NY: Kehot Publication Society, 1982.
Special edition of the Tanya (edition 164), printed in honor of the 80th birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe – 11th Nissan 1982; containing printed reproductions of the title pages of all editions of the Tanya printed up until then, and facsimiles of Tanya Mahadura Kama manuscripts.
This edition was distributed by the rebbe at the Hitvaadut on 11th Nissan 1982, together with a dollar for charity – the present lot includes only the Tanya, without the dollar.
Handwritten inscription (Hebrew): "From the Rebbe's hand".
Towards the end of the Hitvaadut, which lasted five hours, the rebbe explained the idea behind the publication of the present Tanya edition: in order to hasten the coming of the Mashiach, it was suggested to print the title pages of all the Tanya books ever printed throughout the world in one volume; and moreover, to study the Tanya so intensely, as to wear out the book, thereby necessitating the printing of additional editions.
After the Hitvaadut, there remained approx. 3000 copies of the 11th Nissan 1982 edition. The Rebbe gave the instruction that the date on the remaining copies should be changed to 13th Nissan, and the books be sold to the general public at a convenient price.
[5], 334, [3] ff. Approx. 18 cm. Good condition. Margins trimmed close to text. Cover partly detached (divided into two parts); spine missing.
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Kuntres "11th Nissan – 1990", with one Dollar bill for charity, distributed by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Brooklyn, New York: Kehot, [1990]. "200th birthday of the Tzemach Tzedek – 40 years of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's leadership".
Inscription to Dollar bill margins (Hebrew): "from the hand of the Rebbe".
On the evening of 11th Nissan, 1990, the Lubavitcher Rebbe distributed copies of the present booklet, wrapped in a fine, light-blue cover, alongside Dollar bills for charity. The distribution was held in the Rebbes home, after the Maariv prayer. The foreword to this edition indicates that the booklet was printed on the occasion of the Rebbe's 80th birthday. The present lot includes a booklet and a Dollar bill distributed by the very hands of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, on 11h Nissan, 1990.
Booklet: 11, [2] pp. 23 cm. Exceptionally good condition.
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"Kuntres Chag HaGeulah Yud-Beis and Yud-Gimmel Tammuz 5688", and one-dollar Bill for Charity, distributed by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Brooklyn, New York: Kehot Publication Society, 1991. "200th Birthday of the Tzemach Tzedek and 40 Years of the Rebbe's Leadership".
Handwritten inscription on booklet cover and on margins of the bill (Hebrew): "from the hand of the Rebbe".
The Lubavitcher Rebbe distributed the present booklet on Sunday evening, 9th Tamuz, 1990 – following the Maariv prayer, after his return from his father-in-law's Ohel. The booklet contains a letter and a Chassidic Maamar, sent by the Rebbe Rayatz on the occasion of the first Chag HaGeulah, Yud-Beis and Yud-Gimmel Tammuz 1928, one year after he was released from the Soviet prison; it contains five additional letters, sent by the Rebbe Rayatz in 1928. Alongside each booklet, the Lubavitcher Rebbe distributed a one Dollar bill for charity. The present lot includes a booklet and a Dollar bill distributed by the very hands of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, on 9th Tamuz, 1990.
Booklet: 16 pp. Approx. 23 cm. Exceptionally good condition.
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Two one-dollar bills, distributed by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Pen inscription to bills' margins: "from the Rebbe's hand – Friday, Rosh Chodesh Sivan 1990 after the Mincha prayer". Enclosed is a letter of authenticity, signed by Rabbi Shaul Shimon Deutsch, stating that these dollar bills were received by Rabbi Deutsch and his father, on the above-mentioned occasion.
The present one-dollar bills were distributed by the Rebbe on a special and rare occasion, on Sabbath evening, Rosh Chodesh Sivan, 1990. This rare distribution is documented in several sources (see Hebrew description).
Good condition.
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