Sefer HaZohar with comments and text variations by the Ariza”l, Rama”k, sages of the Land of Israel, the Imrei Binah commentary, and more. Liver Sohar sive collectanea de dictis & gestis r. Schimeon filii Jochai .
Fourth edition of the Zohar. At the time, two early editions of the Zohar were still studied: one printed in Mantua and the other in Cremona, and there were blatant discrepancies between the two. This edition integrates the two previous editions: It was printed according to the Cremona edition, but its text was revised according to the Mantua one. It additionally includes the Imrei Binah commentary of Rabbi Yissacher Ber of Kremnitz – the first time it was printed within the book of Zohar.
Includes a Latin title page, Latin dedication to the Count of Sulzbach, and the government license to print the book – also in Latin. The printer apologizes for including Latin in such a holy work. He writes, “We did this out of concern, lest they libel us.”
[6], 132; 72, 71-108; 128; 16 leaves, 33 leaves. With Latin title page.
Fine condition. Light blemish on title page. New binding.
Sefer HaGilgulim , “By the great Rabbi Chaim Vital ztz”l, as received from the great gaon … the G-dly light … Rabbi Yitzchak Luria … as received from Eliyahu HaNavi z”l who appeared to him in a dream …” Zolkiew, 1772. Second edition.
A rare edition of the important kabbalistic work. Two years after this edition’s printing, an additional edition was printed in Zolkiew by the same press. This is the rare earlier edition.
[38] leaves. 21 cm. Kitvei Rabbi Chaim Vital . Temerin, 2, 1982, pages 265-334, no. 18.
Moderate condition. Aging stains, damage to title page and last page, with damage to text. Not bound.
Heichal Kodesh commentary on year-round prayers with a kabbalistic approach, by [R’ Moshe bar Maimon known as Elbaz] … Brought to the printing press … the kabbalist Rabbi Yaakov Sasportas, including several additional glosses from the kabbalist Rabbi Aharon Hasaboni. Amsterdam, 1653. First edition.
The author was a kabbalist who lived in Morocco during the period of the Ari, but neither knew of him nor his teachings. There were proficient kabbalists who found similarities between this book and the Ari’s kabbalah. Rabbi Aharon Hasaboni of Sale proofread the book and added notes containing excerpts from the Ar”i.
7, 76 leaves, 18 cm. Owner’s signature on title page.
Very fine condition except for professional restoration to title page, with damage to the border. New binding.
Imrot Tehorot . Includes five articles from the book Asarah Ma’amarot, by Rabbi Menachem Azariah of Pano, with the commentary Yad Yehudah by Rabbi Yehudah Leib son of Rabbi Shimon of Magnetsa [Mainz]. Mohilev, 1810. Includes an approbation by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev.
The book contains five articles: Ma’amar Chikur Din , Ma’amar Eim Kol Chai , Ma’amar HaMiddot, Ma’amar Olam Katan , and Ma’amar HaItim . The commentary Yad Yehudah is printed around each article. In his approbation, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev also lauds the press established by Rabbi Tzvi Ze’ev [Rubinstein].
[2], 142; 96, [2] leaves, approximately 20 cm. Blue paper.
Fine condition. Slight reinforcements behind the title page and following page. Few worming holes on page margins. Old binding.
Sefer HaKanah , otherwise known as Sefer HaPliah . Early kabbalistic work. Korzec, 1784.
The composition is about the portion of Bereshit only. Contains important approbations, including from kabbalist Rabbi Moshe son of Rabbi Hillel Ostrir of Zamoshtesh, Rabbi Yaakov Yosef of Ostrog, primary disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch, and more.
Rare book.
[2], 111 leaves, 34 cm.
Fine-very fine condition. Detached binding. Few detached pages.
Large lot of books by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto – the Ramcha”l.
Refer to the Hebrew catalog description for a full listing of books in this lot.
Varying conditions. Overall fine condition.
Zohar , Slavuta, Rabbi Moshe Shapira Press, 1815. The small edition. Incomplete copy.
Bereishit: [2] 253, 253-256, [5] leaves. Lacking title page and three leaves at the end.
Shemot: [1] 5- 269 [3] leaves, lacking leaves 2-5.
Vayikra-Devarim: 2-115: [1] 117-299 [1] leaf. Lacking title page.
18-19 cm.
Edition of the Zohar printed in sanctity by Rabbi Moshe Shapira, rabbi of Slavuta, son of Rabbi Pinchas of Koritz, one of the Baal Shem Tov’s close disciples.
This is the only edition of the Zohar printed by Rabbi Moshe Shapira; the other editions were printed by his sons.
Moderate-fine condition. New bindings.
Sefer HaZohar , section two – Exodus. Printed by Rabbi Moshe Shapira. Slavuta, [1815].
Zohar printed in holiness by Rabbi Moshe Shapira of Slavuta. Part of the title page is in red ink. Includes the concluding leaves with charts and supplements.
269 [3] leaves, 18.5 cm.
Moderate-fine condition. Part of the title page has been supplied with a professional reproduction. Minimal worming holes in the blank margins. Marginal worming blemishes on leaves 129-137, lightly blemishing the text. New half-leather and marbleized paper binding.
Sefer HaZohar printed by Dov Ber son of Yisrael Segal and Dov Ber son of Pesach. Slavuta, 1804. Complete set.
Part I: Bereshit. 1804. [3], 253, 253-256, [8] leaves. Worming holes, stains.
Part II: Shemot. 1810. 269 [3] leaves. Slight worming damage on white margins, pasted paper reinforcements on title page and following page.
Part III: Vayikra. 1805. 115 leaves. Part of the book was printed on blue paper. Minimal worming holes.
Part IV: Bamidbar and Devarim. 1805. [1], 117-299, [1] leaf. Minimal worming holes. Original leather binding.
Important edition of the Zohar, printed in Slavuta.
20.5 – 21.5 cm. Overall moderate-fine condition.
