Zohar on the Torah – Bereshit, Shemot, Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1863. Complete set in three volumes.
Three volumes. Vol. I: [4], 251, 17 leaves. Vol. II: [1], 9, 11-278 leaves. Vol. III: [1], 117-309, 9 leaves. 23 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains. Dampstains. Wear to some leaves. Hole through most leaves of vol. I, affecting text. Vols. I and II: old bindings with leather spine. Vol. III: early leather binding, damaged.

Babylonian Talmud, complete set of 20 volumes. With Piskei Tosfot, Rosh, Perush Mishnayot by the Rambam, Maharsha, Maharam Schiff, and Me'ir Nativ. Zhitomir: grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1858-1864.
20 volumes. Approx. 42 cm. Mostly high-quality paper. Wide margins. Good overall condition. Stains. Worming. Considerable worming to two volumes. Tears and wear to one title page. Ownership inscriptions and stamps. New matching leather bindings.
This edition includes Meir Nativ, a composition by R. Shabtai HaKohen (a relative of the Shach), omitted from later editions of the Talmud printed in Vilna, Warsaw and Lemberg. The Chazon Ish favored the Zhitomir edition of the Talmud and praised it for its meticulous editing and the publishers' reverence of the Talmud, but mainly for including the Meir Nativ.

Tractate Avot DeRabbi Natan, with the Binyan Yehoshua commentary, by R. Yehoshua Falk of Lissa. Dyhernfurth, [1788]. Only edition.
Copy of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen "Mesharet" of Rimanov and Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura. In the margin of the title page, inscription attesting that "This Binyan Yehoshua belongs to the renowned rabbi and Chassid, R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov". Close to the printer's device, a handwritten signature: "Tzvi Hirsh", which was identified with certainty as the signature of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov (see enclosed expert's report, and see established signatures of R. Tzvi Hirsh for comparison).
At the top and bottom of the title page, signatures: "Tzvi Hirsh Dubetzker", faithful attendant of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen "Mesharet" of Rimanov (1778-1846), a leading Chassidic Tzaddik, holy man and wonder worker, close disciple and successor of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Rimanov. R. Meir of Premishlan dubbed him "the Avraham Avinu of the generation", and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin attested that whoever saw him "knew that he had seen the Divine Presence".
R. Tzvi Hirsh was orphaned in his childhood, and after working for several years as an apprentice to a tailor, he met R. Avraham Moshe of Pshevorsk, became attached to him, and abandoned all worldly matters, to engage himself completely in Torah study and worship of G-d. He later travelled to Fristik, to the study hall of R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, one of the most prominent Chassidic leaders. There, he cleaved to his teacher passionately, and never left him. Reputedly, when R. Tzvi Hirsh first came to study under R. Menachem Mendel, he once made his bed for him. The next morning, when R. Menachem Mendel rose, he asked who had made his bed, and declared: "Whoever made my bed last night should continue doing so in the future". Since that day, R. Tzvi Hirsh became the personal attendant of R. Menachem Mendel in all matters, earning him the appellation of "Mesharet" (=servant). The Divrei Shmuel Rebbe of Slonim stated: "From attending to the Tzaddik, he elevated himself to the level of Heavenly angels" (Beit Deli, 2009 edition, p. 10). Prior to his passing, R. Menachem Mendel instructed his disciples to follow R. Tzvi Hirsh after his demise, rather than his son R. Natan Leib (who was also a prominent tzaddik). After his teacher's passing in 1815, R. Tzvi Hirsh frequented the court of Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz, and only after the latter's passing in 1827, did he begin leading his own court.
R. Tzvi Hirsh is renowned as an exceptionally devoted worshipper of G-d, for the sublime levels he reached, the Divine Inspiration he benefitted from and the wonders he performed. He was primarily famous for his passionate prayers, which were completely divested of physicality, with a powerful, mighty voice which resounded to a distance. Many stories are retold of his exceptional concentration while praying, to the extent of losing all physical sensations, feeling neither heat nor cold, not knowing what he was doing and where he was. He was also renowned for his charitability, sometimes to the point of incurring debts for charity purposes. Likewise, he was reputed for the power of his blessings, with which he brought about salvations. R. Tzvi Hirsh was a Kohen, and he believed in the power of his blessings, as he once attested in tears: "I am occupied all day with blessing the Jewish people with love" (Mevaser Tov, Kamelhar).
Many great Chassidic leaders would frequent his court, to observe his worship of G-d, hear his Torah teachings, and cleave to him ardently. These include the Divrei Chaim Rebbe of Sanz and his son Rebbe Yechezkel of Shinova, Rebbe Eliezer of Dzikov, R. Asher Yeshaya of Ropshitz and the "Saraf" Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel of Mogelnitza. Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who was the mechutan of R. Tzvi Hirsh, once told the "Saraf" of Mogelnitza that he should "travel to him, to gaze intently at his countenance, and know that he has seen the Divine Presence" (Be'erot HaMayim). The sons of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin described him as a "Tzaddik, foundation of the world". Rebbe Meir of Premishlan dubbed him "the Avraham Avinu of our generation". His disciple Rebbe Yechezkel of Shinova attested that R. Tzvi Hirsh once declared "that he only says Torah that is placed in his mouth from Heaven". Reputedly, at the time of his passing, a pillar of fire rose over his home, and lit up all the neighboring villages, to the point that it appeared to the locals that Rimanov was going up in flames. This pillar of fire remained until after his burial (close to the gravesite of his teacher R. Menachem Mendel).
R. Tzvi Hirsh Dubetzker was the faithful attendant of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov, and very attached to him. He was also close to Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who mentions him in a letter he wrote after the passing of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov (see Ner Yisrael, IV, pp. 105-106).
This book later became part of the library of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, and his stamps appear on the title page: "Nachum Dov Ber Friedman" -"Minchat Shai". The front endpaper bears a bookplate of the "Library of R. Nachum Dov Friedman of Sadagura". Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, (1843/1844-1883), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. He was the son of Rebbe Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. R. Nachum Dov Ber was known as a prominent collector of manuscripts and valuable books (see: Dovid Asaf, Derech HaMalchut, p. 454, note 34). R. Yehuda Leibush Landau Rabbi of Sadigura, describes him and his notable library in his preface to his book Yad Yehuda on Yoreh De'ah: "And when I came to Sadagura, I found what I love in the home of my relative, of distinguished lineage, R. Nachum Dov, who owns a collection of valuable books from early authors, which is unrivaled in glory and splendor". R. Nachum Dov used several types of stamps in his library. Books inherited from his father were stamped "Nachalat Avotai" (family inheritance), books he purchased were stamped "Kinyan Kaspi" (my acquisition), while books he received as a gift were stamped "Minchat Shai" (gift - as this book).
[2], 24, 24-29; 9; 9 leaves. 31.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Minor tears to margins of title page and several other leaves, not affecting text. Marginal inscriptions in ink to several leaves. Stamps. Old binding, detached.
Enclosed: expert's report authenticating the signature as that of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov.
See: Stefansky Classics, no. 45.

Pardes Rimonim, by R. Moshe Cordovero - the Ramak, with many Kabalistic illustrations. Korets, [1780]. Second edition.
The title page bears the stamp of R. "Yisrael Shalom Yosef Friedman" (with the lion emblem in the center - the royal stamp of the rebbes of the Sadigura-Ruzhin dynasty in those years).
R. Yisrael Shalom Yosef Friedman (1855-1923), second rebbe of Bohush (Buhuși, Romania), was among the greatest Romanian rebbes. Son and successor of the first rebbe of Bohush, R. Yitzchak, son of R. Shalom Yosef of Sadigura. He was named after his great-grandfather R. Yisrael of Ruzhin (d. 1850) and after R. Yisrael's son R. Shalom Yosef of Sadigura (d. 1851). After his father's death in 1896, he became rebbe in Buhuși and many Chassidim flocked to his court to receive his blessings, wise counsel and guidance, especially in medical matters. He established the Beit Yisrael Yeshiva in Buhuși, assisted by his sons-in-law, R. Menachem Mendel Friedman and R. Yitzchak Twersky. His Torah teachings were only recently published under the title Pe'er Yisrael (Jerusalem, 1979-2009).
[4], 186 leaves. 31.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Worming (primarily to title page). Tears to title page, repaired with paper on verso. Many handwritten inscriptions and marks. Stamps. New leather binding.

Collection of books from the library of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov-Tel Aviv. All the books bear his stamp. One book bears the stamp of his grandfather Rebbe Shlomo Friedman (the first) of Sagidura:
• Tzeda LaDerech, by R. Menachem ben Zerach. Lemberg (Lviv), 1859. Besides the stamp of the rebbe of Chortkov-Tel Aviv, the title page bears an early stamp with an eagle emblem in the center: "Shlomo Friedman - S. Friedman". Apparently, it is the stamp of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Sadigura (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 713), son of Rebbe Avraham Yaakov (the first) of Sadigura. He was the grandfather of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov-Tel Aviv, who was named after him. (This stamp is characteristic of the Sadigura-Ruzhin dynasty, and is similar to the stamps of his brothers, Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Sadigura and Rebbe Yitzchak Friedman of Boyan, to the stamps of their brother-in-law Rebbe Nachum Dovber Friedman and to the stamps of their cousin Rebbe Avraham Matityahu Friedman of Shtefanesht). Several handwritten glosses.
• Aryeh D'Vei Ilai, on five tractates, by R. Aryeh Leibush Lifshitz Rabbi of Vishnitsa and Shinova (Sieniawa). Przemyśl, 1880. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 67.
• Terumat HaDeshen, by R. Yisrael Isserlen, Parts I-II. Warsaw, 1882. Title page for each part. A kvittel is inscribed at the top of each title page (the writer's name with the name of his mother; apparently, the writer presented the book to the rebbe, inscribing his name so that the rebbe will pray for him).
• Eretz Chemda, by the Malbim. Warsaw, 1881-1893. Five parts in one volume.
• Talmud Yerushalmi, Tractate Yevamot, with the Cheshek Shlomo commentary, by Shlomo Yehuda son of Maharam the Sephardi, called Friedlander, known for forging the Yerushalmi on Kodshim. Szinervaraljá (Seini), 1905.
Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov (Chortkiv; 1894-1959), son of Rebbe Nachum Mordechai Friedman of Chortkov and son-in-law of his uncle R. Yisrael of Sadigura. His paternal grandfather was Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov, and his maternal grandfather was Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Sadigura. His father, Rebbe Nachum Mordechai, fled with his family from Vienna close to the Holocaust, immigrating to Eretz Israel and establishing his court in Tel Aviv. His son, Rebbe Shlomo, succeeded him as rebbe after his death, becoming the fourth and last Chortkov Rebbe. Author of Divrei Shlomo.
5 books. Size and condition vary.