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Lot 85 Mishneh Torah by the Rambam – Berditchev, 1819-1821 – Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Bak – Three of Four Parts

Mishneh Torah by the Rambam, Parts II-IV. Berditchev: [R. Yisrael Bak, 1819-1821]. Three (of four) parts, in four volumes.
Mishneh Torah by the Rambam, Parts II-IV. Berditchev: [R. Yisrael Bak, 1819-1821]. Three (of four) parts, in four volumes.
Mishneh Torah by the Rambam, Parts II-IV. Berditchev: [R. Yisrael Bak, 1819-1821]. Three (of four) parts, in four volumes.
Mishneh Torah by the Rambam, Parts II-IV. Berditchev: [R. Yisrael Bak, 1819-1821]. Three (of four) parts, in four volumes.
Mishneh Torah by the Rambam, Parts II-IV. Berditchev: [R. Yisrael Bak, 1819-1821]. Three (of four) parts, in four volumes.
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Mishneh Torah by the Rambam – Berditchev, 1819-1821 – Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Bak – Three of Four Parts Mishneh Torah by the Rambam – Berditchev, 1819-1821 – Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Bak – Three of Four Parts Mishneh Torah by the Rambam – Berditchev, 1819-1821 – Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Bak – Three of Four Parts Mishneh Torah by the Rambam – Berditchev, 1819-1821 – Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Bak – Three of Four Parts Mishneh Torah by the Rambam – Berditchev, 1819-1821 – Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Bak – Three of Four Parts
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Mishneh Torah by the Rambam, Parts II-IV. Berditchev: [R. Yisrael Bak, 1819-1821]. Three (of four) parts, in four volumes. Some with signatures and glosses.
Second edition, printed in Berditchev by the printer R. Yisrael son of R. Avraham Bak (disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, later the founder of Hebrew printing in Eretz Israel, in Safed and Jerusalem). With approbations (most copied from the previous edition) by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Betzalel Margaliot Rabbi of Ostroh and others (in Parts II and III).
Signature on title page of Part III. On first leaf, another handwritten inscription in Oriental script. On p. 289b, gloss (trimmed) in Ashkenazic script.
Signature on title page of Part II.

Three volumes. Part II (Nashim, Kedushah): [4], 260 leaves. Part III (Haflaah-Taharah): [1], 384, 387-389 leaves. Lacking 4 leaves: [1] leaf after title page with index, leaves 385-386, and [1] leaf at end. Title page may have been supplied from another copy. Part IV (Nezikin-Shoftim): [2], 309, [1] leaves. 37.5-38 cm. Partly bluish paper. Varying condition of volumes; good-fair to fair. Stains, including dampstains. Tears and open tears, affecting text, including large open tears to title page of Part III, to one leaf in middle and on last leaf of that part, affecting text, partially repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text (much worming to some leaves of Part III, heavily affecting text). New bindings (uniform).
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Lot 86 Alfei Menashe – By Rabbi Menashe of Ilya, Disciple of the Vilna Gaon – First Edition – Vilna, 1822 – In the Author's Lifetime / Second Edition – Warsaw, 1860

Alfei Menashe, by R. Menashe of Ilya, close disciple of the Vilna Gaon. Vilna: [Simchah Zissel Tipograf and Menachem Man Ro
Alfei Menashe, by R. Menashe of Ilya, close disciple of the Vilna Gaon. Vilna: [Simchah Zissel Tipograf and Menachem Man Ro
Alfei Menashe, by R. Menashe of Ilya, close disciple of the Vilna Gaon. Vilna: [Simchah Zissel Tipograf and Menachem Man Ro
Alfei Menashe, by R. Menashe of Ilya, close disciple of the Vilna Gaon. Vilna: [Simchah Zissel Tipograf and Menachem Man Ro
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Alfei Menashe – By Rabbi Menashe of Ilya, Disciple of the Vilna Gaon – First Edition – Vilna, 1822 – In the Author's Lifetime / Second Edition – Warsaw, 1860 Alfei Menashe – By Rabbi Menashe of Ilya, Disciple of the Vilna Gaon – First Edition – Vilna, 1822 – In the Author's Lifetime / Second Edition – Warsaw, 1860 Alfei Menashe – By Rabbi Menashe of Ilya, Disciple of the Vilna Gaon – First Edition – Vilna, 1822 – In the Author's Lifetime / Second Edition – Warsaw, 1860 Alfei Menashe – By Rabbi Menashe of Ilya, Disciple of the Vilna Gaon – First Edition – Vilna, 1822 – In the Author's Lifetime / Second Edition – Warsaw, 1860
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Alfei Menashe, by R. Menashe of Ilya, close disciple of the Vilna Gaon. Vilna: [Simchah Zissel Tipograf and Menachem Man Romm], [1822]. First edition, printed in author's lifetime.
Signature across first leaves (deleted).
[3], 2-92 leaves. 16.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear, worming and small tears. Bookplate. Old leather binding, with wear and defects, without spine.

Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei HaGra, no. 1568.

Enclosed: Second edition – Alfei Menashe, by R. Menashe of Ilya, with Maaseh Mikshah by R. Gershon Chen Tov. Warsaw, 1860. Two title pages.
Signature on first title page: "Mordechai son-in-law of R. Yitzchak Mordechai Rosengarten in Mezeritch" [apparently R. Mordechai Friedman of Międzyrzec Podlaski, author of Poteach Davar].
In this edition, only the Talmudic novellae were printed without the main work. This book ignited a controversy, leading to the printing of an opposing book in 1872, Rivevot Efraim.
[1], 14 leaves; 13, [1] leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Bookplate. Old binding.



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Lot 87 Collection of Books by Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Chajes – First Editions – 1836-1850

Five books by Maharatz Chajes – R. Tzvi Hirsch Chajes, Rabbi of Zhovkva. First editions, printed in author's lifetime: •
Five books by Maharatz Chajes – R. Tzvi Hirsch Chajes, Rabbi of Zhovkva. First editions, printed in author's lifetime: •
Five books by Maharatz Chajes – R. Tzvi Hirsch Chajes, Rabbi of Zhovkva. First editions, printed in author's lifetime: •
Five books by Maharatz Chajes – R. Tzvi Hirsch Chajes, Rabbi of Zhovkva. First editions, printed in author's lifetime: •
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Five books by Maharatz Chajes – R. Tzvi Hirsch Chajes, Rabbi of Zhovkva. First editions, printed in author's lifetime:
• Torat Neviim, or Eleh HaMitzvot. Zhovkva, 1836. First edition. On endpaper, next to title page, mounted portrait of R. Tzvi Hirsch Chajes. Ownership inscription on title page: "Its price with the binding is two silver rubles… I purchased it in Kiev in Tishrei 1887, Baruch Esman" [R. Baruch Esman of Kiev (1836-1910), author of Chad VeChalak].
• Ateret Tzvi, comprising six treatises. Zhovkva, 1840-1841. First editions of all parts. Divisional title pages for each part. Lacking two leaves in middle. Next to title page, mounted portrait of R. Tzvi Hirsch Chajes.
• Darchei Horaah. Zhovkva, 1842. First edition. On last page, letter by the Chatam Sofer on printing two of his responsa to the author.
• Mevo HaTalmud. Zhovkva, 1845. First edition. Signature on title page.
• Responsa Moharatz, three parts. Zhovkva, 1849-1850. First edition. All three parts in one volume, with divisional title pages for each part. Ownership inscriptions on title pages: "Price of all three parts with binding… I purchased it in Kiev, Adar Rishon 1889, Baruch Esman" [R. Baruch Esman of Kiev (1836-1910), author of Chad VeChalak]. Several glosses, apparently in his handwriting.

The author, R. Tzvi Hirsch Chajes, known as Maharatz Chajes (1806-1856) was a leading Torah scholar of his generation, Rabbi of Zhovkva from the age of 23. His glosses have been printed in many Talmud editions beginning in 1840. A variegated figure who combined Torah and secular knowledge. Fought for traditional Judaism against the Haskalah.

5 books. Varying size and condition. Bookplates. Old bindings. The books have not been thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.

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Lot 88 Or Ne'erav (by the Ramak) – First Edition – Venice, 1587

Or Ne'erav, by R. Moshe Cordovero – the Ramak. Venice: Giovanni di Gara, [1587]. First edition, printed posthumously, by au
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Or Ne'erav, by R. Moshe Cordovero – the Ramak. Venice: Giovanni di Gara, [1587]. First edition, printed posthumously, by author's son R. Gedaliah Cordovero and R. Moshe Bassola [della Rocca].
The book was proofread by R. Menachem Azariah (Rama) of Fano (as stated by R. Gedaliah Cordovero in his introduction). At the beginning of the book appears an introduction by R. Menachem Azariah.
Or Ne'erav is a fundamental introduction to kabbalah. The Ramak writes of the importance of studying kabbalah and the proper ways to do so. In the book he also mentions excursions into the fields (Gerushim) which Safed kabbalists used to make, and of the holy spirit which they attained. He tells of excursions he had with his brother-in-law and teacher R. Shlomo Alkabetz (author of Lechah Dodi): "The eighth virtue is what I and others have experienced, regarding the excursions that we would make to the field with the kabbalist R. Shlomo ibn Alkabetz HaLevi, to study the verses of the Torah spontaneously with no intense study. And we would conceive of novel ideas that would be unbelievable to anyone who didn't see or try this…" (Part V, chapter 2).

56 leaves. 14.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to first leaves, affecting text. Small marginal tears to title page and several other leaves, repaired with paper. Stamps to title page and other leaves, deleted with ink and rubbing. Title page trimmed, slightly affecting upper part of illustrated title frame. Old binding, with defects.
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Lot 89 Shulchan Aruch of the Arizal – Amsterdam, 1709

Shulchan Aruch HaAri, kabbalistic laws and customs from the Arizal, with Igeret HaShabbat by R. Avraham ibn Ezra. Amsterdam
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Shulchan Aruch HaAri, kabbalistic laws and customs from the Arizal, with Igeret HaShabbat by R. Avraham ibn Ezra. Amsterdam: Yaakov Alvarez Soto, Moshe ibn Yakar Brandon and Binyamin de Yongh, [1709].
Shulchan Aruch HaAri contains a selection of laws and practices from the writings of the Arizal, arranged in an order resembling that of the Shulchan Aruch.
In Igeret HaShabbat, R. Avraham ibn Ezra describes a dream that propelled him to author the present work, in order to avoid a misunderstanding of the Torah liable to cause desecration of the Sabbath.

[2], 112 leaves. 9.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Worming to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Tape to margins of several leaves. Old parchment binding, with defects.

Error in chronogram in the present copy (as in others).
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Lot 90 Mikdash Melech (on the Zohar) – First Edition – Amsterdam, 1750-1752 – Three of Four Parts

Mikdash Melech, commentary on the Zohar by kabbalist R. Shalom Buzaglo of Morocco. Amsterdam: Hertz Levi Rofe and his son-i
Mikdash Melech, commentary on the Zohar by kabbalist R. Shalom Buzaglo of Morocco. Amsterdam: Hertz Levi Rofe and his son-i
Mikdash Melech, commentary on the Zohar by kabbalist R. Shalom Buzaglo of Morocco. Amsterdam: Hertz Levi Rofe and his son-i
Mikdash Melech, commentary on the Zohar by kabbalist R. Shalom Buzaglo of Morocco. Amsterdam: Hertz Levi Rofe and his son-i
Mikdash Melech, commentary on the Zohar by kabbalist R. Shalom Buzaglo of Morocco. Amsterdam: Hertz Levi Rofe and his son-i
Mikdash Melech, commentary on the Zohar by kabbalist R. Shalom Buzaglo of Morocco. Amsterdam: Hertz Levi Rofe and his son-i
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Mikdash Melech, commentary on the Zohar by kabbalist R. Shalom Buzaglo of Morocco. Amsterdam: Hertz Levi Rofe and his son-in-law Kosman, [1750-1752]. First edition, printed in the author's lifetime.
Three of four parts, with title page heading each of three volumes. Shemot, Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim (without title page for Devarim – included only in some copies). At end of Parts II and IV, Talmudic novellae from the author's lectures in the Etz Chaim yeshiva in London, including Divrei Shalom VeEmet on the Rambam – including leaf 9 of this section (not recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book).
The Vayikra volume includes approbations by R. Aryeh Leib Rabbi of Amsterdam and R. Yaakov Emden, son-in-law and son of the Chacham Tzvi, respectively [R. Yaakov Emden later suspected the book of Sabbateanism and retracted his approbation]. Volume IV contains an approbation from R. Yaakov Pinto of Marrakesh, and an introduction by R. Yitzchak HaKohen Belinfante.

The famous kabbalist R. Shalom Buzaglo (Rashab; ca. 1700-1780; Malchei Rabanan, p. 112a), author of Mikdash Melech. Born in Salé near Rabat, where he studied Torah under his father the kabbalist R. Moshe Buzaglo, as well as the elder R. Chaim ibn Attar (grandfather of the Or HaChaim) in his final years, he served as dayan in Rabat and Salé.
He was later a member of the circle of kabbalists in Marrakesh, where he was a disciple of R. Avraham Azulai, and a disciple and peer of R. Yaakov Pinto, R. Yeshayah HaKohen and R. Yaakov Gedaliah (on this circle see: R. Moshe Hillel, Teudah LeToldot Chug Mekubalei Marrakesh BaDor HaRishon, Min HaGenazim X, pp. 23-80). Ca. 1745 he was compelled to flee Morocco due to persecution by the authorities, and he experienced great miracles, as he recounts in his introduction to Mikdash Melech: "…'The heart of the king is in the hand of G-d'; He changed his attitude to me from an enmity to friendship… when I was but a step away from the burning for which I was bound and ready…". He recounts in a letter: "I was cast into fire for the sanctification of G-d's name and I sacrificed my life; G-d Who saved me then from the fiery furnace will assist me regarding the honor of His name…" (Meirat Einayim, second letter, 9th Tamuz 1751).
In his introduction to Kise Melech he also signs: "So says the one saved from fire twice, from the Arab king and his general, relying on the kindness of the Rock and Savior of Israel". After leaving Morocco he arrived in London, where he was appointed rabbi of the Sephardic community in the city. He is particularly famous for his Mikdash Melech commentary on the Zohar which he edited and published (Amsterdam 1750-1752), and his other kabbalistic works: Hadrat Kise Melech – commentary on Tikunim (Amsterdam 1769), Hadrat Melech – on passages of the Zohar, Hadrat Hod Melech – on Sifra DiTzniuta, Hadrat Kevod Melech – on passages of Etz Chaim, and Hadrat Pnei Melech – on the Idrot (published in Amsterdam 1766 and London 1770-1773). He authored an introduction to the Zohar, first printed in the Zohar edition of Amsterdam 1772, which was reprinted in many Zohar editions up to this day.

Each of the three volumes contains ownership inscriptions and signatures, as well as censorship inscriptions [dated 1837]. Bookplates of R. Y. L. Gurwitz, Rabbi of Melbourne, Australia [R. Yosef Lipman Gurwitz (1885-1956), a rabbi of Lithuania and Australia, an intimate associate of R. Chaim Ozer Grodzinski in Vilna and a founder of the Agudat HaRabbanim in Lithuania, Agudat Yisrael and the Yavneh educational network in Lithuania. In 1932 he traveled to Australia, serving as rabbi in Melbourne. He corresponded on halachic issues with many leading rabbis of his generation, and worked extensively to benefit yeshivas worldwide, especially during World War II].

Three volumes. Shemot: [1], 220, 225-226, [3] leaves (misordering of leaves 114-119); Vayikra: [2], 182, [1] leaves; Bamidbar and Devarim: [3], 152 leaves; 82 leaves; 9 leaves; [3] leaves. 19-19.5 cm. Overall good to good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Paper repairs to margins of several leaves. Color edges. Worming, mainly to bindings. Small open tear to center of Vayikra title page. Original leather bindings (uniform), wear and defects to bindings.
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Lot 91 Sefer HaPeliah – Sefer HaKanah – Korets, 1784 – Segulah Book

Sefer HaPeliah – Sefer HaKanah, kabbalistic book attributed to R. Avigdor Kara of Prague. Korets: Johann Anton Krieger, [17
Sefer HaPeliah – Sefer HaKanah, kabbalistic book attributed to R. Avigdor Kara of Prague. Korets: Johann Anton Krieger, [17
Sefer HaPeliah – Sefer HaKanah, kabbalistic book attributed to R. Avigdor Kara of Prague. Korets: Johann Anton Krieger, [17
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Sefer HaPeliah – Sefer HaKanah, kabbalistic book attributed to R. Avigdor Kara of Prague. Korets: Johann Anton Krieger, [1784]. First edition.
Sefer HaPeliah is a Segulah for protection. This tradition has its basis in approbations to the 1884 edition of the book by the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, the Rebbe of Husiatyn and Rebbe Uri HaKohen of Sambur.

[2], 111 leaves. 32 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large, dark dampstains to last approx. 8 leaves. Wear and creases to margins of some leaves. Tears, including minute open tears to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Bookplate. Old binding, with minor defects and worming.

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Lot 92 Klach Pitchei Chochmah – Korets, 1785 – First Edition – Book by Ramchal Saved by the Maggid of Mezeritch and Published by His Disciples

Klach Pitchei Chochmah, kabbalistic principles, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto – the Ramchal. Korets: Johann Anton Krieger, [17
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Klach Pitchei Chochmah, kabbalistic principles, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto – the Ramchal. Korets: Johann Anton Krieger, [1785]. First edition.
This is the main kabbalistic work of the Ramchal to be printed until the mid-19th century. R. Aharon Marcus, scholar of Chassidut, writes that the present work was saved from destruction by the Maggid of Mezeritch, who then instructed his disciple R. Shlomo Lutzker author of Divrat Shlomo to publish it.

[2], 3-116 leaves. 18.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, affecting text (mainly to first leaves). Scraping to bottom of title page, slightly affecting printer's device. Close trimming, slightly affecting bottom of title frame. Bookplate. Early leather binding, with spine repaired with paper. Wear and worming to binding in many places.

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Lot 93 Birkat David (Buchach) – Lviv, 1845 – First Edition

Birkat David, Chassidic commentary on the Five Books of the Torah, by Rebbe Avraham David Wahrman of Buchach. Lviv, [1845].
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Birkat David, Chassidic commentary on the Five Books of the Torah, by Rebbe Avraham David Wahrman of Buchach. Lviv, [1845]. First edition.
On the verso of the title page is printed the verse "The Torah of the Lord is perfect" in large letters, below which it is noted that the approbations were not printed "for a secret reason". Apparently, the omission of approbations was part of the obfuscation of printing details, for the same reason that a false printer and date were given on the title page – see below.

The author, Rebbe Avraham David Wahrman, the "Gaon of Buchach" (1770-1840), a leading Torah scholar and Chassidic figure, and prominent posek in his times. After his marriage, he embraced Chassidut and became close to the most eminent rebbes of his times: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Moshe Leib of Sassov, R. Chaim of Czernowitz and R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna. Around the age of 20, he was appointed Rabbi of the city of Yazlovets. In 1814, he was appointed Rabbi of Buchach, succeeding his father-in-law and teacher R. Tzvi Hirsh Kara, Rabbi of Buchach and author of Neta Shaashuim. He was renowned as an outstanding Torah scholar and tzaddik. His halachic works became classics in halachic rulings, and his Eshel Avraham is cited thousands of times in halachic literature.

[2], 182 leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dark stains to last leaves. Worming. Many stamps on title page. New leather binding.

False imprint on title page for Jihdas Rosanis, 1800 and 5565. The true date of printing is hinted at the end of the book, where the signature of the publisher contains a chronogram for 1845. This type of falsification was common in Chassidic books printed in Galicia at that time, due to censorship restrictions and the persecution of Chassidim by the Haskalah movement (A. Yaari lists 16 books with similar false imprints; see: A. Yaari, The Printing Press of Rebbetzin Yehudit Rosanes in Lviv, Kiryat Sefer, XVII, 1940, p. 107, No. 43 [Hebrew]).
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Lot 94 Collection of Chassidic Books – Printed in Lviv and Galicia – 1838-1895 – Signatures and Ownership Inscriptions

Large collection of Chassidic books printed in Lviv (Lemberg) and Galicia, ca. 1830s-1890s, some with important signatures
Large collection of Chassidic books printed in Lviv (Lemberg) and Galicia, ca. 1830s-1890s, some with important signatures
Large collection of Chassidic books printed in Lviv (Lemberg) and Galicia, ca. 1830s-1890s, some with important signatures
Large collection of Chassidic books printed in Lviv (Lemberg) and Galicia, ca. 1830s-1890s, some with important signatures
Large collection of Chassidic books printed in Lviv (Lemberg) and Galicia, ca. 1830s-1890s, some with important signatures
Large collection of Chassidic books printed in Lviv (Lemberg) and Galicia, ca. 1830s-1890s, some with important signatures
Large collection of Chassidic books printed in Lviv (Lemberg) and Galicia, ca. 1830s-1890s, some with important signatures
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Collection of Chassidic Books – Printed in Lviv and Galicia – 1838-1895 – Signatures and Ownership Inscriptions Collection of Chassidic Books – Printed in Lviv and Galicia – 1838-1895 – Signatures and Ownership Inscriptions Collection of Chassidic Books – Printed in Lviv and Galicia – 1838-1895 – Signatures and Ownership Inscriptions Collection of Chassidic Books – Printed in Lviv and Galicia – 1838-1895 – Signatures and Ownership Inscriptions Collection of Chassidic Books – Printed in Lviv and Galicia – 1838-1895 – Signatures and Ownership Inscriptions Collection of Chassidic Books – Printed in Lviv and Galicia – 1838-1895 – Signatures and Ownership Inscriptions Collection of Chassidic Books – Printed in Lviv and Galicia – 1838-1895 – Signatures and Ownership Inscriptions
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Large collection of Chassidic books printed in Lviv (Lemberg) and Galicia, ca. 1830s-1890s, some with important signatures and various ownership inscriptions:
• Orach LeChaim, kabbalistic and Chassidic homilies on the Torah by Rebbe Avraham Chaim Rabbi of Zlotchov. [Lviv, 1838?]. Second edition. Kvittel inscriptions on title page and other inscriptions on verso.
• Beit Yisrael, Chassidic homilies on the Torah by the Sar Beit HaZohar, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsch of Zidichov. Lviv, 1865. Bound with: Pri Kodesh Hilulim, commentary on Pri Etz Chaim by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsch of Zidichov. Lviv, 1865.
• Hakdamah VeDerech LeEtz HaChaim (Sur MeRa VaAseh Tov), by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsch of Zidichov, the Sar Beit HaZohar. Lviv, 1870.
Bound with: Ateret Tzvi, commentary on the Zohar, Parts II-III, on Shemot-Devarim, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsch of Zidichov. Lviv, 1872. Inside the back board, birth inscriptions from Sighet and Gávavencsellő, dated 1890-1910. On back endpaper, pencil signature: "Avraham Chaim David Pestiger".
• Ateret Tzvi, commentary on the Zohar, Parts I-III (without Devarim), by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsch of Zidichov. Lviv, 1870. Four parts in one volume (without divisional title pages), without Devarim part. Moisture damage.
• Minchat Yisrael and Emunat Yisrael, on the Torah and mitzvot, by R. Yisrael Natan Alter Brookshtein, Rabbi of Pistyn (son of the Tosefot Chaim). Lviv, 1879.
Ownership inscription on back endpaper of "Netanel son of R. Yechiel HaKohen Fried[?]" – apparently the signature of R. Netanel HaKohen Fried, Rabbi of Balmazújváros, author of Pnei Mevin (1858-1916), a leading rabbi of Hungary in his times. Yeshiva dean and leading author of responsa, a wonderworker and Tzaddik.
• Sidduro Shel Shabbat, Parts I-II, by R. Chaim Tyrer, Rabbi of Czernowitz, author of Be'er Mayim Chaim. Lviv, 1863. Stamps of "Chaim Avraham Muskal Segal of Neu-Pest [Újpest]", and other stamps and inscriptions, including stamp and signature on purchase of book from the bookbindery of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva.
• Kehillat Yaakov, kabbalistic encyclopedia by Rebbe Yaakov Tzvi Yolles of Dinov, author of Melo HaRo'im. Lviv, 1870. First edition.
• Beit Vaad LaChachamim, by R. Yaakov Tzvi Yolles of Dinov, author of Melo HaRo'im. Cracow, 1884. Stamps of R. Yisrael Welz, head of the Budapest Beit Din. On title page, signature or kvittel inscription: "Mordechai Leib son of Reizul".
• Divrei Avraham, Part I, commentaries by R. Yechezkel Fränkel of Husiatyn on Daat Kedoshim, Yoreh Deah sections 1-28, by Rebbe Avraham David of Buchach. Kolomyia, 1893-1894. Only edition.
Bound with: Ayalah Sheluchah – Ateret Zekenim, Talmudic novellae by R. Naftali Halberstam (son of Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam Rabbi of Shinova) and R. Aryeh Leib Lipschitz Rabbi of Nowy Wiśnicz (son-in-law of the Yismach Moshe and father-in-law of Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga of Shinova). Przemyśl, 1895. First edition.


12 books in 9 volumes. Varying size and condition. Old bindings (most worn and torn). The books have not been thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.
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Lot 95 Collection of Ger Chassidic Books – Chidushei HaRim and Responsa HaRim / Sefat Emet on the Torah / And More

Collection of Ger Chassidic books, including first edition of Sefat Emet on the Torah – by the second Rebbe of Ger, Respons
Collection of Ger Chassidic books, including first edition of Sefat Emet on the Torah – by the second Rebbe of Ger, Respons
Collection of Ger Chassidic books, including first edition of Sefat Emet on the Torah – by the second Rebbe of Ger, Respons
Collection of Ger Chassidic books, including first edition of Sefat Emet on the Torah – by the second Rebbe of Ger, Respons
Collection of Ger Chassidic books, including first edition of Sefat Emet on the Torah – by the second Rebbe of Ger, Respons
Collection of Ger Chassidic books, including first edition of Sefat Emet on the Torah – by the second Rebbe of Ger, Respons
Collection of Ger Chassidic books, including first edition of Sefat Emet on the Torah – by the second Rebbe of Ger, Respons
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Collection of Ger Chassidic Books – Chidushei HaRim and Responsa HaRim / Sefat Emet on the Torah / And More Collection of Ger Chassidic Books – Chidushei HaRim and Responsa HaRim / Sefat Emet on the Torah / And More Collection of Ger Chassidic Books – Chidushei HaRim and Responsa HaRim / Sefat Emet on the Torah / And More Collection of Ger Chassidic Books – Chidushei HaRim and Responsa HaRim / Sefat Emet on the Torah / And More Collection of Ger Chassidic Books – Chidushei HaRim and Responsa HaRim / Sefat Emet on the Torah / And More Collection of Ger Chassidic Books – Chidushei HaRim and Responsa HaRim / Sefat Emet on the Torah / And More Collection of Ger Chassidic Books – Chidushei HaRim and Responsa HaRim / Sefat Emet on the Torah / And More
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Auction 105 Books | Letters and Manuscripts | Esther Scrolls and Jewish Ceremonial Art Jan 27, 2026
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Collection of Ger Chassidic books, including first edition of Sefat Emet on the Torah – by the second Rebbe of Ger, Responsa HaRim by his grandfather the first Rebbe of Ger (with a notable bibliographical discovery), and more:
• Responsa HaRim, responsa and novellae by Rebbe Yitzchak Meir Alter of Ger, author of Chidushei HaRim. Józefów, 1867. First edition of the first printed work of the Chidushei HaRim of Ger.
With nine additional leaves that are bibliographically unknown: [1] leaf with addenda (between leaves 92-93) and 8 leaves with errata (printed at the end of the book). These are absent from all facsimile reproductions of the first edition of Responsa HaRim, but were introduced in the corrected 1882 edition.
Stamps of Rebbe of Wielopole "Moshele son of R. David Aryeh Brizel of Rzeszów, of Jerusalem…". Ownership inscriptions of philanthropist R. "Shmuel Rosinowitz of Serock".
Responsa HaRim is known as a Segulah book. Reputedly, an 1867 plague was stopped by its printing.
• Chidushei HaRim on Choshen Mishpat, Part I, by Rebbe Yitzchak Meir Alter of Ger. Warsaw, 1870. First edition.
• Meir Einei HaGolah, Part I, Torah novellae and biography of Rebbe Yitzchak Meir Alter of Ger, by R. Avraham Yissachar Binyamin Eliyahu Alter. Piotrków, [1928].
• Sefat Emet on Bereshit-Bamidbar, by Rebbe Yehudah Aryeh Leib Alter of Ger. Piotrków, 1905-1906; Cracow, 1906. First edition. Four volumes (of five, without Devarim part).
• Sefat Emet, Part II, on Shemot. [Warsaw, ca. 1925].

Rebbe Yehudah Aryeh Leib Alter of Ger (Góra Kalwaria; 1847-1905), second Gerrer Rebbe, an outstanding Chassidic rebbe and Jewish leader in his times. Under his leadership, Ger became the largest and most influential Chassidic dynasty in Poland. He is widely known by the name of his books – the Sefat Emet series on the Torah, the Talmud and other topics.
The Sefat Emet on the Torah is renowned for its depth and originality, and has become a classic Chassidic commentary on the Torah. It is likely the most popular Chassidic book accepted in all Jewish circles, including non-Chassidic communities such as the Lithuanian yeshiva circles and others. The name Sefat Emet was chosen from a verse he cited from Mishlei in his last discourse, a few weeks before his passing.

8 volumes. Varying size and condition. New bindings. The books have not been thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.
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Lot 96 Beit Aharon (Karlin) – Brody, 1875 – First Edition – Wide Margins and Original Leather Binding – Lengthy Manuscript with Karlin Teachings (Including Letters on Sanz-Sadigura Controversy and Order of Psalms for Chanukah 1869)

Beit Aharon, on Torah and service of God, by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody: Moshe Leib Harmelin, 1875. First editio
Beit Aharon, on Torah and service of God, by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody: Moshe Leib Harmelin, 1875. First editio
Beit Aharon, on Torah and service of God, by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody: Moshe Leib Harmelin, 1875. First editio
Beit Aharon, on Torah and service of God, by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody: Moshe Leib Harmelin, 1875. First editio
Beit Aharon, on Torah and service of God, by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody: Moshe Leib Harmelin, 1875. First editio
Beit Aharon, on Torah and service of God, by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody: Moshe Leib Harmelin, 1875. First editio
Beit Aharon, on Torah and service of God, by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody: Moshe Leib Harmelin, 1875. First editio
Beit Aharon, on Torah and service of God, by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody: Moshe Leib Harmelin, 1875. First editio
Beit Aharon, on Torah and service of God, by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody: Moshe Leib Harmelin, 1875. First editio
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Beit Aharon (Karlin) – Brody, 1875 – First Edition – Wide Margins and Original Leather Binding – Lengthy Manuscript with Karlin Teachings (Including Letters on Sanz-Sadigura Controversy and Order of Psalms for Chanukah 1869) Beit Aharon (Karlin) – Brody, 1875 – First Edition – Wide Margins and Original Leather Binding – Lengthy Manuscript with Karlin Teachings (Including Letters on Sanz-Sadigura Controversy and Order of Psalms for Chanukah 1869) Beit Aharon (Karlin) – Brody, 1875 – First Edition – Wide Margins and Original Leather Binding – Lengthy Manuscript with Karlin Teachings (Including Letters on Sanz-Sadigura Controversy and Order of Psalms for Chanukah 1869) Beit Aharon (Karlin) – Brody, 1875 – First Edition – Wide Margins and Original Leather Binding – Lengthy Manuscript with Karlin Teachings (Including Letters on Sanz-Sadigura Controversy and Order of Psalms for Chanukah 1869) Beit Aharon (Karlin) – Brody, 1875 – First Edition – Wide Margins and Original Leather Binding – Lengthy Manuscript with Karlin Teachings (Including Letters on Sanz-Sadigura Controversy and Order of Psalms for Chanukah 1869) Beit Aharon (Karlin) – Brody, 1875 – First Edition – Wide Margins and Original Leather Binding – Lengthy Manuscript with Karlin Teachings (Including Letters on Sanz-Sadigura Controversy and Order of Psalms for Chanukah 1869) Beit Aharon (Karlin) – Brody, 1875 – First Edition – Wide Margins and Original Leather Binding – Lengthy Manuscript with Karlin Teachings (Including Letters on Sanz-Sadigura Controversy and Order of Psalms for Chanukah 1869) Beit Aharon (Karlin) – Brody, 1875 – First Edition – Wide Margins and Original Leather Binding – Lengthy Manuscript with Karlin Teachings (Including Letters on Sanz-Sadigura Controversy and Order of Psalms for Chanukah 1869) Beit Aharon (Karlin) – Brody, 1875 – First Edition – Wide Margins and Original Leather Binding – Lengthy Manuscript with Karlin Teachings (Including Letters on Sanz-Sadigura Controversy and Order of Psalms for Chanukah 1869)
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Auction 105 Books | Letters and Manuscripts | Esther Scrolls and Jewish Ceremonial Art Jan 27, 2026
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Beit Aharon, on Torah and service of God, by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody: Moshe Leib Harmelin, 1875. First edition.
Copy with wide margins, in original leather binding, with gilt decorations and original color endpaper.
At the end of the book is a lengthy manuscript booklet (32 pages) with letters and various selections by the author, Rebbe Aharon (the second) of Karlin, and teachings of rebbes of the Karlin dynasty: his father, Rebbe Asher (the first) and his grandfather Rebbe Aharon HaGadol (some are printed in Yalkut Divrei Aharon, Jerusalem 1962, with some textual variants). The booklet includes 366 paragraphs of practices and sayings of Rebbe Aharon HaGadol of Karlin and his descendants, selections by "the Tzaddik of Stolin"; unpublished supplements to Beit Aharon, including intentional omissions; errata to Beit Aharon; addenda to letters, including letters relating to the synagogue in Tiberias and copyings of sharp letters regarding the Sanz-Sadigura controversy, a consolation letter addressed to the sons of R. Yisrael of Ruzhin upon their father's passing, and more.
The last page of the manuscript concludes with an "order of psalms of Chanukah, 1869" (Karlin Chassidim customarily return to the synagogue after lighting the candles in their home for an intense recital of Tehillim; the present list is slightly different than that printed in Karlin siddurim from 1922 onwards).
Ownership inscriptions and stamps on title pages of "Avraham Yaakov Freilechman" of Tiberias. Stamps of his wife's grandfather "Yisrael Dov Heller" – R. Yisrael Dov Heller (ca. 1841-1899), a distinguished member of the Karlin community of Tiberias in the 19th century. Born in Tiberias, where he served as shochet; traveled seven times to the court of the Beit Aharon and other Karlin rebbes. He was a holy man and wonder-worker.
The book begins with Azharot Kodesh, and with records of Chassidic practices from the rebbes of the Karlin-Stolin dynasty.
The renowned Shabbat song, Yah Echsof Noam Shabbat by R. Aharon HaGadol of Karlin is printed on leaf 6 (p. 11).

[5], 316, [6] pages + 16 manuscript leaves ([2], 3-14, [2] leaves). 28.5 cm. Wide margins. Partially dry paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Wear. Worming, partially repaired with tape. Marginal tears and open tears to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting first title frame. First title page detached. Loose and mostly detached gatherings. Manuscript leaves worn and some detached, with marginal open tears, affecting text. Original leather binding, detached, with gilt decorations. Wear, worming and open tears to binding and spine.

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