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Auction 66 - Rare and Important Items
May 15, 2019
Opening: $10,000
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Sold for: $12,500
Including buyer's premium
Ohel Yaakov, Part I, homilies on Bereshit, by R. Yaakov Kranz – the Maggid of Dubno. Józefów, 1830. First edition.
Signature of the first Rebbe of Warka on the title page: "Yitzchak son of R. Sh. of Warka".
Stamps on every single page of the book, of his grandson, the Rebbe of Otvosk (Otwock): "Simcha Bunim son of R. Mordechai Menachem Mendel of Warka, presently in Otvosk". Ownership inscription on title page: "Belongs to R. Simcha Bunim son of the righteous rabbi". Stamps on title page and several other leaves of the grandson of the Rebbe of Otvosk: "Simcha Bunim Rajewski, Białobrzegi".
Rebbe Yitzchak Kalish Rabbi of Warka (1779-1848), renowned Chassidic leader in Poland, about whom many stories of wonders and revelations of Divine Inspiration circulated. He was a close disciple of Rebbe David of Lelov, the Chozeh of Lublin, the Yehudi HaKadosh of Peshischa and R. Simcha Bunim of Peshischa, and close friend of the Rebbe of Kotsk and the Chiddushei HaRim. In 1829, he began leading his followers, which numbered many thousands. He was renowned for his tremendous love and devotion to the community as well as individuals. Most of his sayings and the stories about him, revolve around love for one's fellow Jew. In his times, Poland was under the rule of the Russian Czar, who constantly enacted new decrees against the Jews. The Rebbe of Warka was one of the leading lobbyists before the authorities and devoted himself to trying to annul and mitigate decrees. To that end, he resided for extended periods of time in Warsaw, where he would meet with the various government officials to try and win them over, and in many cases, he met success. He was very active in bolstering Torah observance, and fought the Maskilim who incited the authorities against faithful Judaism. In 1835, the government forbade setting up Eruv wires across the town, and the Rebbe of Warka was successful in having the decree rescinded within a short time (in the archives of the Polish government, an interesting correspondence between the Rebbe and the authorities about this matter was preserved. See: Yismach Yisrael, 15, Bnei Brak 2017). His descendants include the dynasties of Warka, Skierniewice and Amshinov.
It is interesting to note the phenomenon of this book being owned by Chassidic rebbes, despite the fact that its author, the Maggid of Dubno, was an opponent of Chassidism and a close associate of the Gaon of Vilna. Furthermore, his books contain criticism against Chassidism (see for instance his words on Behaalotecha, p. 24b, Warsaw 1903 edition). This ownership may have been inspired by the statement of the Rebbe of Kotsk, who was a close friend of the Rebbe of Warka, regarding the teachings of the Maggid of Dubno: "In his parables, the Maggid of Dubno attained the truth in three things…" (for further detail, see: Siach Sarfei Kodesh, IV, Bnei Brak 1989, p. 74).
His grandson, Rebbe Simcha Bunim of Warka-Otvosk (1851-1907), son of Rebbe Mordechai Menachem Mendel Kalish of Warka. He was appointed rebbe at the age of 17 (in 1868), and led his Chassidim in Warka. He was full of love for Eretz Israel, and twice immigrated there. Following his first attempt to settle in Eretz Israel with his family and disciples, and his banishment by the Turkish authorities, he relocated to the spa-town of Otvosk, and became known by that name. Many years later, he immigrated alone and settled in Tiberias, where he passed away a month and a half later. He was renowned for his love of Mitzvot and the halachic stringencies he practiced, for his conservative approach and fierce opposition to the Enlightenment movement. His three sons succeeded him as rebbes.
R. Simcha Bunim Rajewski, grandson of Rebbe Simcha Bunim Kalish, was the son of Rebbetzin Tzivia, daughter of the rebbe, and R. Yeshaya Elimelech Rajewski Rabbi of Białobrzegi, son-in-law of the rebbe. The couple were childless for many years. Reputedly, one Yom Kippur eve, Rebbetzin Tzivia cried and begged her brother Rebbe Menachem Mendel to bring about a salvation for her. Her brother stipulated that she should not turn anymore to doctors, and he would thereby be able to help her. She indeed later bore three sons, one of whom was R. Simcha Bunim Rajewski, who was named after his illustrious grandfather (they all perished in the Holocaust).
[2], 115, 12 leaves. 22.5 cm. Blueish paper. Stamps on title page and every leaf. Fair condition. Stains. Worming to every leaf, repaired. Severe worming to approx. 10 leaves, with extensive damage to text (each leaf was professionally restored with paper). Marginal tears and damage to title page and other leaves (primarily first and last leaves, repaired). New, elegant leather binding.
Signature of the first Rebbe of Warka on the title page: "Yitzchak son of R. Sh. of Warka".
Stamps on every single page of the book, of his grandson, the Rebbe of Otvosk (Otwock): "Simcha Bunim son of R. Mordechai Menachem Mendel of Warka, presently in Otvosk". Ownership inscription on title page: "Belongs to R. Simcha Bunim son of the righteous rabbi". Stamps on title page and several other leaves of the grandson of the Rebbe of Otvosk: "Simcha Bunim Rajewski, Białobrzegi".
Rebbe Yitzchak Kalish Rabbi of Warka (1779-1848), renowned Chassidic leader in Poland, about whom many stories of wonders and revelations of Divine Inspiration circulated. He was a close disciple of Rebbe David of Lelov, the Chozeh of Lublin, the Yehudi HaKadosh of Peshischa and R. Simcha Bunim of Peshischa, and close friend of the Rebbe of Kotsk and the Chiddushei HaRim. In 1829, he began leading his followers, which numbered many thousands. He was renowned for his tremendous love and devotion to the community as well as individuals. Most of his sayings and the stories about him, revolve around love for one's fellow Jew. In his times, Poland was under the rule of the Russian Czar, who constantly enacted new decrees against the Jews. The Rebbe of Warka was one of the leading lobbyists before the authorities and devoted himself to trying to annul and mitigate decrees. To that end, he resided for extended periods of time in Warsaw, where he would meet with the various government officials to try and win them over, and in many cases, he met success. He was very active in bolstering Torah observance, and fought the Maskilim who incited the authorities against faithful Judaism. In 1835, the government forbade setting up Eruv wires across the town, and the Rebbe of Warka was successful in having the decree rescinded within a short time (in the archives of the Polish government, an interesting correspondence between the Rebbe and the authorities about this matter was preserved. See: Yismach Yisrael, 15, Bnei Brak 2017). His descendants include the dynasties of Warka, Skierniewice and Amshinov.
It is interesting to note the phenomenon of this book being owned by Chassidic rebbes, despite the fact that its author, the Maggid of Dubno, was an opponent of Chassidism and a close associate of the Gaon of Vilna. Furthermore, his books contain criticism against Chassidism (see for instance his words on Behaalotecha, p. 24b, Warsaw 1903 edition). This ownership may have been inspired by the statement of the Rebbe of Kotsk, who was a close friend of the Rebbe of Warka, regarding the teachings of the Maggid of Dubno: "In his parables, the Maggid of Dubno attained the truth in three things…" (for further detail, see: Siach Sarfei Kodesh, IV, Bnei Brak 1989, p. 74).
His grandson, Rebbe Simcha Bunim of Warka-Otvosk (1851-1907), son of Rebbe Mordechai Menachem Mendel Kalish of Warka. He was appointed rebbe at the age of 17 (in 1868), and led his Chassidim in Warka. He was full of love for Eretz Israel, and twice immigrated there. Following his first attempt to settle in Eretz Israel with his family and disciples, and his banishment by the Turkish authorities, he relocated to the spa-town of Otvosk, and became known by that name. Many years later, he immigrated alone and settled in Tiberias, where he passed away a month and a half later. He was renowned for his love of Mitzvot and the halachic stringencies he practiced, for his conservative approach and fierce opposition to the Enlightenment movement. His three sons succeeded him as rebbes.
R. Simcha Bunim Rajewski, grandson of Rebbe Simcha Bunim Kalish, was the son of Rebbetzin Tzivia, daughter of the rebbe, and R. Yeshaya Elimelech Rajewski Rabbi of Białobrzegi, son-in-law of the rebbe. The couple were childless for many years. Reputedly, one Yom Kippur eve, Rebbetzin Tzivia cried and begged her brother Rebbe Menachem Mendel to bring about a salvation for her. Her brother stipulated that she should not turn anymore to doctors, and he would thereby be able to help her. She indeed later bore three sons, one of whom was R. Simcha Bunim Rajewski, who was named after his illustrious grandfather (they all perished in the Holocaust).
[2], 115, 12 leaves. 22.5 cm. Blueish paper. Stamps on title page and every leaf. Fair condition. Stains. Worming to every leaf, repaired. Severe worming to approx. 10 leaves, with extensive damage to text (each leaf was professionally restored with paper). Marginal tears and damage to title page and other leaves (primarily first and last leaves, repaired). New, elegant leather binding.
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Books of Important Ownership – Leading Rabbis and Chassidic Luminaries – Signatures and Stamps, Inscriptions and Dedications
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Auction 66 - Rare and Important Items
May 15, 2019
Opening: $15,000
Estimate: $20,000 - $25,000
Sold for: $18,750
Including buyer's premium
Volume comprising eight books on fear of G-d, Midrash, Kabbalah and ethics, printed in Lviv and Russia-Poland, ca. 1830-1850.
On the title page of the book Yoreh Chata'im (Lviv, 1837), handwritten signature: "Eliezer" – signature of the first Rebbe of Dzikov, R. Eliezer Horowitz, son of Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz. On the title page of Midrash Shocher Tov – Midrash Mishlei (bound at the beginning of this volume), stamp of his daughter's son-in-law, R. "Mordechai David Teitelbaum Rabbi of Stitshin". On the endpapers: Ownership inscriptions in Hebrew and Latin characters, attesting that the book belongs to "The rabbi, luminary of the Diaspora, of distinguished lineage… R. Elimelech… Stitshin".
This book was passed down from one generation to the next in the family of Rebbe Eliezer of Dzikov, through his grandson Rebbe Mordechai David of Stitshin. According to family tradition, the signature "Eliezer" is the signature of Rebbe Eliezer of Dzikov. Enclosed with the book is a note handwritten by Rebbe Alter Eliezer Kahana of Spinka-Zidichov (1937-2009), attesting that this is indeed the signature of his ancestor Rebbe Eliezer of Dzikov. Likewise, he writes that there used to be in this volume a signature or stamp of his ancestor Rebbe Chanina Horowitz of Ulanov (son-in-law of Rebbe Eliezer of Dzikov, and father-in-law of Rebbe Mordechai David Teitelbaum Rabbi of Stitshin).
This volume includes the following books: • Midrash Shocher Tov – Midrash Mishlei. Lemberg 1850. • Sefer HaBahir, attributed to the tanna R. Nechunia ben HaKana. [Place and year of printing not indicated – this edition is not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, nor does it appear in the catalog of the NLI]. • Maaseh Hashem, anthology of Aggadot and miraculous stories, selected from the Zohar and other books, [Russia-Poland, ca. 1830]. • Sefer HaYirah, by Rabbenu Yonah Gerondi. Lviv, [1849]. • Totzaot Chaim, summary of Reshit Chochma. [Russia-Poland, ca. 1830]. • Yoreh Chata'im, summary of the laws of repentance from Sefer HaRoke'ach, and selections on ethical topics, by R. Yitzchak Elis. [Lviv, 1837]. • Ketav Yosher, ethics and practices according to Kabbalah, by R. Shmuel Ostrer of Brody. [Russia-Poland, ca. 1830]. • Torat HaAdam, ethics and Kabbalah, by R. Shmuel Ostrer of Brody. [Russia-Poland, ca. 1830].
The first Rebbe of the Dzikov dynasty, R. Eliezer Horowitz, rabbi of Dzikov (Tarnobrzeg; 1790-1861), third son of the renowned Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz. He was the close disciple of his father, and of the "Saba" of Radoshitz, the Aryeh Debei Ila'i, R. Tzvi Hirsh of Ziditchov and R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov. In his youth, he frequented the courts of the Chozeh of Lublin and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. He served as rebbe to thousands of followers, and was reputed as the perpetuator of his father's Chassidic legacy. The Tzaddikim of his generation praised him profusely. R. Moshe of Radomyshl, a disciple of Rebbe Elimelech of Lizhensk, testified regarding Rebbe Eliezer's way: "This is the way adopted by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk". Rebbe Meir of Premishlan attested: "Whenever Meir comes to Heaven, he finds that R. Eliezer is already there". He entertained close ties with the Divrei Chaim, Rebbe of Sanz, and their descendants married each other.
This book was bequeathed to his nephew and son-in-law, Rebbe Chanina Horowitz Rabbi of Ulanów (1822-1881; son of R. Yaakov Horowitz of Melitz, and grandson of R. Naftali Horowitz of Ropshitz), who was the father-in-law of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs author of Darchei Teshuva, and of Rebbe Mordechai David Teitelbaum Rabbi of Stitshin, whose stamp appears in the first book of this volume.
Rebbe Mordechai David Teitelbaum (d. Kislev 1819 in Safed), son of R. Nachum Tzvi Teitelbaum (brother of the Yitav Lev and son of the Yismach Moshe). He served as rabbi of Stitshin (Szczucin) and Drohobych. He was the cousin of the Minchat Elazar Rebbe of Munkacs, and of the Kedushat Yom Tov Rebbe of Sighet. In 1902, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Meron and in Safed, and was known as the Rebbe of Drohobych. His son was Rebbe Yitzchak Teitelbaum of Husakov, father of Rebbe Mordechai David Teitelbaum – Rebbe of Husakov-Beer Sheva.
Eight books bound together: [20] leaves; 15 leaves; 19 leaves; [8] leaves; 20 leaves; [20] leaves; 8 leaves; 28 leaves. 18.5 cm. Some books on blueish-greenish paper. Condition varies, good-fair to fair. Stains and wear. Worming. Tears to several leaves. Original binding, damaged, with torn leather spine.
On the title page of the book Yoreh Chata'im (Lviv, 1837), handwritten signature: "Eliezer" – signature of the first Rebbe of Dzikov, R. Eliezer Horowitz, son of Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz. On the title page of Midrash Shocher Tov – Midrash Mishlei (bound at the beginning of this volume), stamp of his daughter's son-in-law, R. "Mordechai David Teitelbaum Rabbi of Stitshin". On the endpapers: Ownership inscriptions in Hebrew and Latin characters, attesting that the book belongs to "The rabbi, luminary of the Diaspora, of distinguished lineage… R. Elimelech… Stitshin".
This book was passed down from one generation to the next in the family of Rebbe Eliezer of Dzikov, through his grandson Rebbe Mordechai David of Stitshin. According to family tradition, the signature "Eliezer" is the signature of Rebbe Eliezer of Dzikov. Enclosed with the book is a note handwritten by Rebbe Alter Eliezer Kahana of Spinka-Zidichov (1937-2009), attesting that this is indeed the signature of his ancestor Rebbe Eliezer of Dzikov. Likewise, he writes that there used to be in this volume a signature or stamp of his ancestor Rebbe Chanina Horowitz of Ulanov (son-in-law of Rebbe Eliezer of Dzikov, and father-in-law of Rebbe Mordechai David Teitelbaum Rabbi of Stitshin).
This volume includes the following books: • Midrash Shocher Tov – Midrash Mishlei. Lemberg 1850. • Sefer HaBahir, attributed to the tanna R. Nechunia ben HaKana. [Place and year of printing not indicated – this edition is not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, nor does it appear in the catalog of the NLI]. • Maaseh Hashem, anthology of Aggadot and miraculous stories, selected from the Zohar and other books, [Russia-Poland, ca. 1830]. • Sefer HaYirah, by Rabbenu Yonah Gerondi. Lviv, [1849]. • Totzaot Chaim, summary of Reshit Chochma. [Russia-Poland, ca. 1830]. • Yoreh Chata'im, summary of the laws of repentance from Sefer HaRoke'ach, and selections on ethical topics, by R. Yitzchak Elis. [Lviv, 1837]. • Ketav Yosher, ethics and practices according to Kabbalah, by R. Shmuel Ostrer of Brody. [Russia-Poland, ca. 1830]. • Torat HaAdam, ethics and Kabbalah, by R. Shmuel Ostrer of Brody. [Russia-Poland, ca. 1830].
The first Rebbe of the Dzikov dynasty, R. Eliezer Horowitz, rabbi of Dzikov (Tarnobrzeg; 1790-1861), third son of the renowned Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz. He was the close disciple of his father, and of the "Saba" of Radoshitz, the Aryeh Debei Ila'i, R. Tzvi Hirsh of Ziditchov and R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov. In his youth, he frequented the courts of the Chozeh of Lublin and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. He served as rebbe to thousands of followers, and was reputed as the perpetuator of his father's Chassidic legacy. The Tzaddikim of his generation praised him profusely. R. Moshe of Radomyshl, a disciple of Rebbe Elimelech of Lizhensk, testified regarding Rebbe Eliezer's way: "This is the way adopted by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk". Rebbe Meir of Premishlan attested: "Whenever Meir comes to Heaven, he finds that R. Eliezer is already there". He entertained close ties with the Divrei Chaim, Rebbe of Sanz, and their descendants married each other.
This book was bequeathed to his nephew and son-in-law, Rebbe Chanina Horowitz Rabbi of Ulanów (1822-1881; son of R. Yaakov Horowitz of Melitz, and grandson of R. Naftali Horowitz of Ropshitz), who was the father-in-law of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs author of Darchei Teshuva, and of Rebbe Mordechai David Teitelbaum Rabbi of Stitshin, whose stamp appears in the first book of this volume.
Rebbe Mordechai David Teitelbaum (d. Kislev 1819 in Safed), son of R. Nachum Tzvi Teitelbaum (brother of the Yitav Lev and son of the Yismach Moshe). He served as rabbi of Stitshin (Szczucin) and Drohobych. He was the cousin of the Minchat Elazar Rebbe of Munkacs, and of the Kedushat Yom Tov Rebbe of Sighet. In 1902, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Meron and in Safed, and was known as the Rebbe of Drohobych. His son was Rebbe Yitzchak Teitelbaum of Husakov, father of Rebbe Mordechai David Teitelbaum – Rebbe of Husakov-Beer Sheva.
Eight books bound together: [20] leaves; 15 leaves; 19 leaves; [8] leaves; 20 leaves; [20] leaves; 8 leaves; 28 leaves. 18.5 cm. Some books on blueish-greenish paper. Condition varies, good-fair to fair. Stains and wear. Worming. Tears to several leaves. Original binding, damaged, with torn leather spine.
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![Passover Haggadah, with the Abarbanel and other commentaries. Amsterdam: Solomon Proops, [1712]. The title page is preceded b](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale66-public/127_1.jpg "Passover Haggadah – Amsterdam, 1712 – With Map of Eretz Israel – Copy")
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Auction 66 - Rare and Important Items
May 15, 2019
Opening: $5,000
Estimate: $10,000 - $12,000
Sold for: $8,750
Including buyer's premium
Passover Haggadah, with the Abarbanel and other commentaries. Amsterdam: Solomon Proops, [1712].
The title page is preceded by a frontispiece depicting the figures of Moshe and Aharon, and the scene of Moshe with the burning bush. A folded plate with the map of Eretz Israel is bound at the end of the Haggadah. The illustrations and map are copper-engravings created by the convert Avraham ben Yaakov (from the Amsterdam 1695 Haggadah).
On the title page, on leaf 2 and in several other places, stamps of Rebbe "Chaim Elazar Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs".
Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs (Mukachevo; 1872-1937) was a leading Torah scholar, halachic authority, rebbe and kabbalist in his generation. He was the son of R. Tzvi Hirsh Rabbi of Munkacs author of Darchei Teshuva, and grandson of R. Shlomo Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs author of Shem Shlomo. A scion of the illustrious lineage of Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech of Dynów author of Bnei Yissaschar, and from his mother's side, of the illustrious lineage of Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz (grandfather of his mother's father, Rebbe Chanina Horowitz Rabbi of Ulanów – see previous item). He battled to preserve the sanctity of the Jewish people, and his teachings in Halacha and Kabbalah were disseminated throughout the Jewish world. His books include: Responsa Minchat Elazar, Shaar Yissachar, Nimukei Orach Chaim, Divrei Torah – 9 parts, and more.
Darchei Chaim VeShalom (first published in Munkacs 1940) records the extraordinary practices of the Minchat Elazar while leading the Seder table, and describes his thunderous recital of the Haggadah, with interruptions to present passionate Torah thoughts. It documents how he would eat very little during the Seder meal, consumed by the fiery emotions that enveloped him on this great night. It also relates how he would cry bitterly in places, and would pour out his heart in yearning melodies during Hallel, singing with holy gestures in some passages (pp. 204-210).
[1], 31 leaves + [1] folded map. 28.5 cm. Fair condition. Numerous stains, dark food and wine stains (covering most of the leaf in some places). Marginal tears, close to illustrations in some instances and affecting text on one leaf (this leaf is repaired with paper and handwritten text replacement). Map complete and in good condition, with minute loss to margins, and tear professionally restored, without loss. New, fine leather binding.
Yaari 73; Otzar HaHaggadot 120 (for more information regarding this Haggadah, see article by Cecil Roth, HaHaggadah HaMetzuyeret ShebiDfus, Areshet, III, 1961, p. 24).
The title page is preceded by a frontispiece depicting the figures of Moshe and Aharon, and the scene of Moshe with the burning bush. A folded plate with the map of Eretz Israel is bound at the end of the Haggadah. The illustrations and map are copper-engravings created by the convert Avraham ben Yaakov (from the Amsterdam 1695 Haggadah).
On the title page, on leaf 2 and in several other places, stamps of Rebbe "Chaim Elazar Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs".
Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs (Mukachevo; 1872-1937) was a leading Torah scholar, halachic authority, rebbe and kabbalist in his generation. He was the son of R. Tzvi Hirsh Rabbi of Munkacs author of Darchei Teshuva, and grandson of R. Shlomo Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs author of Shem Shlomo. A scion of the illustrious lineage of Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech of Dynów author of Bnei Yissaschar, and from his mother's side, of the illustrious lineage of Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz (grandfather of his mother's father, Rebbe Chanina Horowitz Rabbi of Ulanów – see previous item). He battled to preserve the sanctity of the Jewish people, and his teachings in Halacha and Kabbalah were disseminated throughout the Jewish world. His books include: Responsa Minchat Elazar, Shaar Yissachar, Nimukei Orach Chaim, Divrei Torah – 9 parts, and more.
Darchei Chaim VeShalom (first published in Munkacs 1940) records the extraordinary practices of the Minchat Elazar while leading the Seder table, and describes his thunderous recital of the Haggadah, with interruptions to present passionate Torah thoughts. It documents how he would eat very little during the Seder meal, consumed by the fiery emotions that enveloped him on this great night. It also relates how he would cry bitterly in places, and would pour out his heart in yearning melodies during Hallel, singing with holy gestures in some passages (pp. 204-210).
[1], 31 leaves + [1] folded map. 28.5 cm. Fair condition. Numerous stains, dark food and wine stains (covering most of the leaf in some places). Marginal tears, close to illustrations in some instances and affecting text on one leaf (this leaf is repaired with paper and handwritten text replacement). Map complete and in good condition, with minute loss to margins, and tear professionally restored, without loss. New, fine leather binding.
Yaari 73; Otzar HaHaggadot 120 (for more information regarding this Haggadah, see article by Cecil Roth, HaHaggadah HaMetzuyeret ShebiDfus, Areshet, III, 1961, p. 24).
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Books of Important Ownership – Leading Rabbis and Chassidic Luminaries – Signatures and Stamps, Inscriptions and Dedications
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Auction 66 - Rare and Important Items
May 15, 2019
Opening: $2,000
Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000
Sold for: $5,000
Including buyer's premium
Afsei Eretz, homilies on the Torah, by R. Yisrael Efraim Fishel Sofer Rabbi of Nanash (Hajdúnánás). Parts I and II, on the books of Bereshit and Shemot. Munkacs (Mukachevo), 1899. First edition.
Owner's stamp (faded) on the first page of the preface: "Yeshaya son of R. Moshe, who attended the righteous Rebbe of Liska, in Kerestur".
The copy of R. Yeshaya Steiner of Kerestir (Bodrogkeresztúr; 1852-1922), disciple and successor of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Liska (Olaszliszka), author of Ach Pri Tevua. He was orphaned from his father at the age of three and was raised in the home of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Liska from the age of twelve. Drawn to Chassidism, he frequented the courts of Rebbe Chaim Halberstam of Sanz and Rebbe Mordechai of Nadvorna. However, his primary rebbe and mentor remained Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Liska, and he eventually became his close attendant (even when R. Yeshaya already served as rebbe, with throngs flocking to his court from all over Hungary, he would still sign with his stamp and on his letters: "…who attended the righteous Rebbe of Liska"). Rebbe Yeshaya was revered by the leading rebbes of his day, including Rebbe Chaim of Sanz and Rebbe Yissachar Dov of Belz (who stated that the "key to sustenance" is in the hands of R. Yeshaya of Kerestir). He performed thousands of charitable deeds, personally engaging himself in hospitality, and was considered one of the pillars of kindness and prayer in his times. He was renowned as a holy man, and thousands of Jews (as well as non-Jews) from all over Hungary would travel to his court to seek his advice. He was also renowned as a wonder-worker and for providing amulets. Until this day, his portrait is hung in homes as a segulah against mice. The story behind this custom is related in his biography, Mei Be'er Yeshayahu.
[11], 87, [1], 96, [3] leaves. Lacking one of the four last leaves, containing the list of subscribers ("prenumeranten"). 25.5 cm. Fair condition. Title page repaired with paper to verso. Tears to top margin of first leaves, slightly affecting text (first 10 leaves repaired with paper). Dampstains and mold. Wear and mold to top of most leaves. Several leaves stuck to each other at top margin. New binding.
Owner's stamp (faded) on the first page of the preface: "Yeshaya son of R. Moshe, who attended the righteous Rebbe of Liska, in Kerestur".
The copy of R. Yeshaya Steiner of Kerestir (Bodrogkeresztúr; 1852-1922), disciple and successor of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Liska (Olaszliszka), author of Ach Pri Tevua. He was orphaned from his father at the age of three and was raised in the home of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Liska from the age of twelve. Drawn to Chassidism, he frequented the courts of Rebbe Chaim Halberstam of Sanz and Rebbe Mordechai of Nadvorna. However, his primary rebbe and mentor remained Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Liska, and he eventually became his close attendant (even when R. Yeshaya already served as rebbe, with throngs flocking to his court from all over Hungary, he would still sign with his stamp and on his letters: "…who attended the righteous Rebbe of Liska"). Rebbe Yeshaya was revered by the leading rebbes of his day, including Rebbe Chaim of Sanz and Rebbe Yissachar Dov of Belz (who stated that the "key to sustenance" is in the hands of R. Yeshaya of Kerestir). He performed thousands of charitable deeds, personally engaging himself in hospitality, and was considered one of the pillars of kindness and prayer in his times. He was renowned as a holy man, and thousands of Jews (as well as non-Jews) from all over Hungary would travel to his court to seek his advice. He was also renowned as a wonder-worker and for providing amulets. Until this day, his portrait is hung in homes as a segulah against mice. The story behind this custom is related in his biography, Mei Be'er Yeshayahu.
[11], 87, [1], 96, [3] leaves. Lacking one of the four last leaves, containing the list of subscribers ("prenumeranten"). 25.5 cm. Fair condition. Title page repaired with paper to verso. Tears to top margin of first leaves, slightly affecting text (first 10 leaves repaired with paper). Dampstains and mold. Wear and mold to top of most leaves. Several leaves stuck to each other at top margin. New binding.
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Books of Important Ownership – Leading Rabbis and Chassidic Luminaries – Signatures and Stamps, Inscriptions and Dedications
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Auction 66 - Rare and Important Items
May 15, 2019
Opening: $30,000
Estimate: $50,000 - $100,000
Unsold
Derech Yeshara – Year-round siddur, according to Ashkenazi rite (Polish rite), including laws and customs, prayers and blessings for various occasions, Selichot, Passover Haggadah, Tikunei Shabbat, Perek Shira, Vidui HaGadol, Keter Malchut, Tehillim, Maamadot and supplications (in Yiddish), with Yiddish commentary, by R. Yechiel Michel Epstein. Amsterdam, 1748. Two title pages, the first one illustrated. Separate title page for the book of Tehillim.
Many stamps of Rebbe Yoel of Satmar, from his tenure as rabbi of Irshava [prior to 1925]: "Yoel Teitelbaum Rabbi of Irshava and the region". Early signature at the top of the title page: "Hertz Schick".
Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979) was the youngest son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the Kedushat Yom Tov (1836-1904), and grandson of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda, the Yitav Lev (1808-1883), who served as rabbis of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) and were leaders of Chassidic Jewry in the Maramureș region.
He was renowned from his youth as a leading Torah scholar of his generation, for his perspicacity and intellectual capacities, as well as for his holiness and outstanding purity. At a young age, he was appointed rabbi of Irshava. In 1925, he was appointed rabbi of Karaly (Carei; in place of R. Shaul Brach who went to serve as rabbi of Kashoi), and in 1934, of Satmar (Satu Mare). In all the places he served as rabbi, he also maintained a large yeshiva and Chassidic court. He stood at the helm of the faithful, uncompromising Orthodox Jewry in the Maramureș region. After his escape from the Holocaust, he reached America and established the Satmar Chassidic community – the largest Chassidic community in the world. He served as president of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem, and was a leader of Orthodox Jewry in the United States and throughout the world.
Copy lacking 3 leaves. [5], 168, 170-194, 127, [2] handwritten leaves, 129-131, 17 leaves; [1], 2-8 leaves (originally: [5], 194, 131, 17; [1], 2-9 leaves – lacking 3 leaves: leaf 169 from the first pagination, leaf 128 from the second pagination [replaced in handwriting over two leaves] and final leaf). 23 cm. Condition varies, good to fair. Stains and wear. Signs of use. Minor worming in several places. Tears and damage (repaired). Tear to title page, with slight damage to illustration, repaired. Tears affecting text of over 20 leaves in various places (mostly repaired with paper), ranging from damage to a few words to loss of approximately half a page in one leaf. In 8 such leaves, the lacking text was replaced by hand. A few leaves trimmed close to headings. Stamps. New, elegant leather binding, with embossing.
Many stamps of Rebbe Yoel of Satmar, from his tenure as rabbi of Irshava [prior to 1925]: "Yoel Teitelbaum Rabbi of Irshava and the region". Early signature at the top of the title page: "Hertz Schick".
Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979) was the youngest son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the Kedushat Yom Tov (1836-1904), and grandson of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda, the Yitav Lev (1808-1883), who served as rabbis of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) and were leaders of Chassidic Jewry in the Maramureș region.
He was renowned from his youth as a leading Torah scholar of his generation, for his perspicacity and intellectual capacities, as well as for his holiness and outstanding purity. At a young age, he was appointed rabbi of Irshava. In 1925, he was appointed rabbi of Karaly (Carei; in place of R. Shaul Brach who went to serve as rabbi of Kashoi), and in 1934, of Satmar (Satu Mare). In all the places he served as rabbi, he also maintained a large yeshiva and Chassidic court. He stood at the helm of the faithful, uncompromising Orthodox Jewry in the Maramureș region. After his escape from the Holocaust, he reached America and established the Satmar Chassidic community – the largest Chassidic community in the world. He served as president of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem, and was a leader of Orthodox Jewry in the United States and throughout the world.
Copy lacking 3 leaves. [5], 168, 170-194, 127, [2] handwritten leaves, 129-131, 17 leaves; [1], 2-8 leaves (originally: [5], 194, 131, 17; [1], 2-9 leaves – lacking 3 leaves: leaf 169 from the first pagination, leaf 128 from the second pagination [replaced in handwriting over two leaves] and final leaf). 23 cm. Condition varies, good to fair. Stains and wear. Signs of use. Minor worming in several places. Tears and damage (repaired). Tear to title page, with slight damage to illustration, repaired. Tears affecting text of over 20 leaves in various places (mostly repaired with paper), ranging from damage to a few words to loss of approximately half a page in one leaf. In 8 such leaves, the lacking text was replaced by hand. A few leaves trimmed close to headings. Stamps. New, elegant leather binding, with embossing.
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Books of Important Ownership – Leading Rabbis and Chassidic Luminaries – Signatures and Stamps, Inscriptions and Dedications
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