Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $600
Sold for: $3,500
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Ahavat Dodim, commentary to Shir HaShirim, following revealed and kabbalistic approaches, by R. Binyamin, the Maggid of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). Lviv: Aharon son of Chaim David Segal, [1793]. Only edition.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
[3], 94 leaves. Leaves bound out of sequence: leaf 1 bound after leaf 2; leaves 77-80 bound after leaf 84. 21 cm. First leaves in fair condition. Other leaves in good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Tears, including open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
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The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
[3], 94 leaves. Leaves bound out of sequence: leaf 1 bound after leaf 2; leaves 77-80 bound after leaf 84. 21 cm. First leaves in fair condition. Other leaves in good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Tears, including open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $800
Sold for: $3,000
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Torei Zahav, homiletics, ethics, kabbalah and Chassidut on the Torah portions, festivals, Megillat Eichah and Megillat Esther, by R. Binyamin, the Maggid of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). Mohyliv: [Tzvi Ze'ev Rabinstein?, 1816]. First edition.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
46, 48-101, 101-108, 107-112, 117-119, 119-122, 125-126 leaves. Misfoliation. 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains, and significant traces of past dampness to lower margins of many leaves. Worming, slightly affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Tears, including minor open tears, to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Glosses on leaves 47-48. New leather binding.
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The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
46, 48-101, 101-108, 107-112, 117-119, 119-122, 125-126 leaves. Misfoliation. 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains, and significant traces of past dampness to lower margins of many leaves. Worming, slightly affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Tears, including minor open tears, to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Glosses on leaves 47-48. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,188
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Or HaMeir, Chassidic and kabbalistic homiletics and allusions on the Torah portions, Megillot and festivals, by Rebbe Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir. Korets, [after 1798]. Second edition.
Or HaMeir is one of the first Chassidic books, and contains teachings of the Baal Shem Tov. The author, R. Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir was one of the foremost disciples of the Maggid of Mezeritch, and a close disciple of R. Yaakov Yosef of Polonne, R. Nachum of Chernobyl, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev and R. Pinchas of Korets.
[2], 260 leaves. 20.5 cm. Partially printed on bluish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and wax stains. Wear. Minor marginal open tears to several leaves, including open tear to final leaf, slightly affecting text, repaired with paper (handwritten replacement of several characters on final leaf). Some worming, slightly affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Or HaMeir is one of the first Chassidic books, and contains teachings of the Baal Shem Tov. The author, R. Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir was one of the foremost disciples of the Maggid of Mezeritch, and a close disciple of R. Yaakov Yosef of Polonne, R. Nachum of Chernobyl, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev and R. Pinchas of Korets.
[2], 260 leaves. 20.5 cm. Partially printed on bluish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and wax stains. Wear. Minor marginal open tears to several leaves, including open tear to final leaf, slightly affecting text, repaired with paper (handwritten replacement of several characters on final leaf). Some worming, slightly affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $3,750
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Brit Kehunat Olam, kabbalistic homiletics and allusions, by R. Yitzchak Eizek Katz Rabbi of Korets and Ostroh. Three parts – first editions:
• Brit Kehunat Olam, Part I. Lviv: Judith, wife of R. Tzvi Hirsh [Rosanes], [1796]. First edition of part I.
[4], 16, [2]; 7; 18; 27 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, slightly affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. Inscriptions. Stamps. New leather binding.
• Brit Kehunat Olam, Parts I-II. Lviv: [Joseph Schnayder], 1848. First edition of Part II.
The printing of Part II was delayed for many years, due to the prohibition to print kabbalistic books in Galicia (initiated by Galician maskilim). Upon the annulment of this prohibition in 1848, Part II, which was still in manuscript form, was immediately brought to press. Part I, which by that time had sold out, was reprinted in the same volume.
[3], 37; 23; [1], 3-15 leaves. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Upper margins of several leaves trimmed; slight damage to text on one leaf. Stamps. New binding.
• Brit Kehunat Olam, Part III. Munkacs: Dov Ber Blayer and brother-in-law Yaakov Kahn, 1891. First edition of part III.
28 leaves. Without leaves 29-32, with prenumeranten lists, found in some copies only. 22.5 cm. Slightly dry paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming. Marginal closed and open tears, not affecting text. Leaves trimmed close to text in several places. New binding.
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• Brit Kehunat Olam, Part I. Lviv: Judith, wife of R. Tzvi Hirsh [Rosanes], [1796]. First edition of part I.
[4], 16, [2]; 7; 18; 27 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, slightly affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. Inscriptions. Stamps. New leather binding.
• Brit Kehunat Olam, Parts I-II. Lviv: [Joseph Schnayder], 1848. First edition of Part II.
The printing of Part II was delayed for many years, due to the prohibition to print kabbalistic books in Galicia (initiated by Galician maskilim). Upon the annulment of this prohibition in 1848, Part II, which was still in manuscript form, was immediately brought to press. Part I, which by that time had sold out, was reprinted in the same volume.
[3], 37; 23; [1], 3-15 leaves. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Upper margins of several leaves trimmed; slight damage to text on one leaf. Stamps. New binding.
• Brit Kehunat Olam, Part III. Munkacs: Dov Ber Blayer and brother-in-law Yaakov Kahn, 1891. First edition of part III.
28 leaves. Without leaves 29-32, with prenumeranten lists, found in some copies only. 22.5 cm. Slightly dry paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming. Marginal closed and open tears, not affecting text. Leaves trimmed close to text in several places. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $813
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Yismach Lev (Part II of Meor Einayim), commentary on Aggadot and Midrashim (following the order of the Talmudic tractates), by Rebbe Menachem Nachum [Twersky] of Chernobyl. Zhovkva: Gerson Letteres, [1800].
Second edition of Yismach Lev, first printed in Slavita in 1798. Meor Einayim, another book by the same author, was also published in Slavita, 1798. In later editions (from 1810), both books were published together under the title Meor Einayim.
The maggid R. Menachem Nachum Twersky of Chernobyl (1730-1798) was one of the founders of Chassidut and the progenitor of the Chernobyl dynasty. He studied directly from the Baal Shem Tov and was a close disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch.
Stamps on title page and final leaf.
28 leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Tears, including minor marginal open tears, not affecting text. Tear to leaf 16 and to leaf 27, slightly affecting text. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
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Second edition of Yismach Lev, first printed in Slavita in 1798. Meor Einayim, another book by the same author, was also published in Slavita, 1798. In later editions (from 1810), both books were published together under the title Meor Einayim.
The maggid R. Menachem Nachum Twersky of Chernobyl (1730-1798) was one of the founders of Chassidut and the progenitor of the Chernobyl dynasty. He studied directly from the Baal Shem Tov and was a close disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch.
Stamps on title page and final leaf.
28 leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Tears, including minor marginal open tears, not affecting text. Tear to leaf 16 and to leaf 27, slightly affecting text. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $600
Sold for: $2,250
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Meor Einayim, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, and commentary on Aggadot and Midrashim (following the order of the Talmudic tractates), by Rebbe Menachem Nachum [Twersky] of Chernobyl – collection of editions:
• [Polonne: Yosef HaKohen, 1810]. Second edition of Meor Einayim, and third edition of Yismach Lev. Lacking title page (replaced in photocopy). From this edition onwards, Yismach Lev was printed together with Meor Einayim, under the title Meor Einayim.
• Hrubieszów: R. Menachem Mendel Finkelstein, [1818]. Open tears to title page and other leaves.
• Lviv: Chawe Grohssmann, 1848.
• Lviv: Avraham Yosef Madfis, 1858. Handwritten inscriptions on title page.
• [Lviv: printer not indicated, 1863]. Signature and stamp.
• Lviv: Avraham Yosef Madfis, 1870.
• Warsaw: [J. Berger], 1881.
• Warsaw: [J. Berger], 1889. Handwritten inscription on the title page.
8 books. Size and condition vary. Most with new bindings.
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• [Polonne: Yosef HaKohen, 1810]. Second edition of Meor Einayim, and third edition of Yismach Lev. Lacking title page (replaced in photocopy). From this edition onwards, Yismach Lev was printed together with Meor Einayim, under the title Meor Einayim.
• Hrubieszów: R. Menachem Mendel Finkelstein, [1818]. Open tears to title page and other leaves.
• Lviv: Chawe Grohssmann, 1848.
• Lviv: Avraham Yosef Madfis, 1858. Handwritten inscriptions on title page.
• [Lviv: printer not indicated, 1863]. Signature and stamp.
• Lviv: Avraham Yosef Madfis, 1870.
• Warsaw: [J. Berger], 1881.
• Warsaw: [J. Berger], 1889. Handwritten inscription on the title page.
8 books. Size and condition vary. Most with new bindings.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,063
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Or HaGanuz LaTzaddikim, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, based on the Tanya, by R. Aharon Katz of Apta, rabbi of Biłgoraj and Zhelechov (author of Keter Shem Tov). Zhovkva: Mordechai Rabinstein, 1800. First edition.
The book was published about four years after the printing of the Tanya by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi. The author, a prominent Chassidic Tzaddik, bases many of the thoughts in his book on the teachings of the Tanya, which he quotes and elaborates upon in almost every Torah portion.
[64] leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Open tears affecting text, including marginal open tear to title page, affecting border, and marginal tears to many other leaves, repaired with paper (border completed by hand). Worming affecting text, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
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The book was published about four years after the printing of the Tanya by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi. The author, a prominent Chassidic Tzaddik, bases many of the thoughts in his book on the teachings of the Tanya, which he quotes and elaborates upon in almost every Torah portion.
[64] leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Open tears affecting text, including marginal open tear to title page, affecting border, and marginal tears to many other leaves, repaired with paper (border completed by hand). Worming affecting text, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $700
Sold for: $1,375
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Imrei Binah, explanations on the topics of Kriyat Shema, Tzitzit and Tefillin, based on Kabbalah and Chassidic teachings, by Rebbe Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Kopust: R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [1821]. First edition.
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.
Ownership inscription on the title page (1924).
[2], 21; 56, [1], 55-140 leaves. 21 cm. Greenish paper. Overall good condition. Stains, including minor dampstains. Worming, slightly affecting text. Minor marginal tears to several leaves, repaired with paper. Marginal open tear to one leaf. Paper repairs to inner margins of title page and several other leaves. New binding.
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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.
Ownership inscription on the title page (1924).
[2], 21; 56, [1], 55-140 leaves. 21 cm. Greenish paper. Overall good condition. Stains, including minor dampstains. Worming, slightly affecting text. Minor marginal tears to several leaves, repaired with paper. Marginal open tear to one leaf. Paper repairs to inner margins of title page and several other leaves. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
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Likutei Yosef, novellae on Talmudic topics, by R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne. Minkovitz: Menachem Mendel son of Avraham, [1803]. First edition.
The author, R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne (Rivne; d. 1800), was a holy kabbalist, disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and R. Michel of Zlotchov.
[1], 26 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Extensive worming affecting text, repaired with paper (most leaves professionally restored). Tear to title page, without loss, repaired with paper on both sides. Inscriptions. Traces of stamp. New leather binding.
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The author, R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne (Rivne; d. 1800), was a holy kabbalist, disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and R. Michel of Zlotchov.
[1], 26 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Extensive worming affecting text, repaired with paper (most leaves professionally restored). Tear to title page, without loss, repaired with paper on both sides. Inscriptions. Traces of stamp. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $400
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Tiferet HaTzvi, composition on Tractate Beitzah and novellae on Yoreh Deah, by R. Uziel Meisels of Ritshvol (Ryczywół), disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. Zhovkva: Gerson Letteres, 1803. First edition.
[2], 16; 29 leaves. 36.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. Inscriptions. Stamp. New binding.
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[2], 16; 29 leaves. 36.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. Inscriptions. Stamp. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $5,250
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Shomer Shabbat, Shabbat laws and customs, by R. David Lida, with Vidui, Shir HaShirim with the Rishon LeTzion commentary (by the Or HaChaim), Hodu, Kegavna and other prayers. Zhovkva: Avraham Yehuda Leib Meyerhoffer, [1804].
First printed in Amsterdam 1687. Reprinted upon the instructions of the Maggid of Kozhnitz, with his approbation on the verso of the title page.
"Chassidic" edition, with several additions adapting it to the Chassidic Nusach Sefard: Hodu prior to Minchah of Erev Shabbat, Kegavna on Friday night, and more.
One of the first sources mentioning the Chassidic custom of reciting Kegavna before the Arvit prayer on Friday night.
[38] leaves. 17.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming, slightly affecting text. Tape repairs to title page. Margins of several leaves trimmed with damage to headings. Stamps. New binding.
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First printed in Amsterdam 1687. Reprinted upon the instructions of the Maggid of Kozhnitz, with his approbation on the verso of the title page.
"Chassidic" edition, with several additions adapting it to the Chassidic Nusach Sefard: Hodu prior to Minchah of Erev Shabbat, Kegavna on Friday night, and more.
One of the first sources mentioning the Chassidic custom of reciting Kegavna before the Arvit prayer on Friday night.
[38] leaves. 17.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming, slightly affecting text. Tape repairs to title page. Margins of several leaves trimmed with damage to headings. Stamps. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,375
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Otot HaShamayim – Derishat Ari, on Shulchan Aruch. Part I: Laws of Milah and Tefillin, Shabbat, Yom Tov and Chol HaMoed. Part II: Laws of Niddah. By Rebbe Aryeh Leib HaLevi Rabbi of Strizov (Strzyżów). Zhitomir: printer not indicated, [1805]. First edition.
The author, R. Aryeh Leib HaLevi (1736-1803) was a foremost Chassidic leader, rabbi of Strizov and other communities. Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum, author of Yismach Moshe, cousin and close disciple of the author R. Aryeh Leib, refers to him with great reverence in his approbation.
In their foreword, the sons of the author relate to the unusual name given to the composition – Otot HaShamayim, asserting that although they do not know their father's reason for giving this name to his book, they are certain that he had a precise explanation for it, which he did not disclose. They add that his disciple, the Yismach Moshe, heard directly from the author that his compositions and the names he gave them were all based on Kabbalah.
93; 18 leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains and traces of past dampness (primarily to lower margins). Wear. Tears, including open tears. Worming. Worming and open tears to lower margins, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
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The author, R. Aryeh Leib HaLevi (1736-1803) was a foremost Chassidic leader, rabbi of Strizov and other communities. Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum, author of Yismach Moshe, cousin and close disciple of the author R. Aryeh Leib, refers to him with great reverence in his approbation.
In their foreword, the sons of the author relate to the unusual name given to the composition – Otot HaShamayim, asserting that although they do not know their father's reason for giving this name to his book, they are certain that he had a precise explanation for it, which he did not disclose. They add that his disciple, the Yismach Moshe, heard directly from the author that his compositions and the names he gave them were all based on Kabbalah.
93; 18 leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains and traces of past dampness (primarily to lower margins). Wear. Tears, including open tears. Worming. Worming and open tears to lower margins, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
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