1. She’elot U’Teshuvot HaGeonim Batra’i.
First Edition, Turka, 1764
The first part of the Responsa of the Late Geonim, featuring prominent rabbis such as Tosefot Yom Tov, Shach, Taz, Mageni Shlomo, Rabbi Heschel, and more. Endorsements from great rabbis including Rabbi Yitzchak Segal Landau (Kraków), Rabbi Yechiel Michel (Przemysl), Rabbi Yechiel Michel Menachem Mendel (Turka), Rabbi Moshe Yaakov (Liska), Rabbi Yosef Segal (Khmelnitsky), Rabbi Aharon Halevi Etenga (Rzeszów), Rabbi Shaul Margulies (Komarno, a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov), Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Meislish (Lanzhut)
2. Sefer HaChassidim. Zolkiew, 1775
First edition of the commentary on Sefer HaChassidim.
Reverse of the title page, it is noted:
"We obtained an endorsement from Rabbi Yisrael [Epstein], the esteemed rabbi of Kozhnitz, but lacked space to print it."
"We obtained an endorsement from Rabbi Yisrael [Epstein], the esteemed rabbi of Kozhnitz, but lacked space to print it."
3. Sefer Igeret HaMelitzah U’Mishpat Lashon HaKodesh.
Only Edition. Nowi Dwor, 1796.
This work, written by Rabbi Yehuda Leib Margaliot, focuses on Hebrew rhetoric. Rabbi Yehuda Leib traveled to Vilna to meet the Vilna Gaon, and the encounter left a lasting impression on him. The story of this meeting is recorded in Aliyot Eliyahu.
4. Sefer Yad HaKtana.
First Edition, Lemberg, 1800.
This sefer contains the principles of the 613 mitzvot according to the Rambam’s Sefer Mada, with commentary Minchat Ani by Rabbi Dov Berish Gottlieb.
The endorsement by Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Razonis mentions the author’s humility, as he did not want to publicize his name. However, Rabbi Yosef Shaul Nathanson reveals in a later edition that the author was indeed Rabbi Dov Berish Gottlieb of Sieniawa, a righteous merchant.
It also features an early endorsement from the *Yismach Moshe* from 1798, written during his early tenure in Sieniawa.
5. Midrash Shokher Tov (Tehillim).
Zolkiew, 1800.
A rare Chassidic edition with endorsements from the Maggid of Kozhnitz and Rabbi Shimon Ashkenazi of Dobraomil. The sefer was printed by Rabbi Yaakov, son of Rabbi Naftali of Brod, who also printed the 1799 edition of the Tanya.
6. Sefer Avodat HaKodesh by Rabbi Shlomo ben Aderet (Rashba).This halachic work focuses on the laws of Yom Tov and Eiruvin.
Warsaw, 1803.
The sefer is adorned with an endorsement by Rabbi Akiva Eiger, who expressed his strong desire to acquire it while in Warsaw for his son’s wedding. He even offered to pay handsomely to have it copied, but was unsuccessful.
7. She’elot U’Teshuvot by Rabbi Betzalel ben Yosef Yozel.
First Edition, Bialystok, 1807.
Antrique signature
"Avraham Aharon" appears on the title page, likely the signature of
Rabbi Avraham Aharon Pescherhoffer, the rabbi of Frauenkirchen, a student of the Chasam Sofer. The Chasam Sofer sent several responsa to him, praising him highly.
"Avraham Aharon" appears on the title page, likely the signature of
Rabbi Avraham Aharon Pescherhoffer, the rabbi of Frauenkirchen, a student of the Chasam Sofer. The Chasam Sofer sent several responsa to him, praising him highly.
8. Eulogy on the Death of the Vilna Gaon!
SeferApikei Yehuda a collection of sermons with commentary by Rabbi Yehuda Leib HaLevi Edel, the maggid of Slonim.
Lemberg, 1829.
Rabbi Yehuda Leib HaLevi Edel (1757–1828) was one of the greatest preachers of his generation. He was born in Zamość and studied under great rabbis, including Rabbi Shlomo Chelem, author of *Merkavat HaMishneh*. Rabbi Edel became well-known for his vast knowledge of Midrash and Aggadah and his eloquence in preaching. He served as the maggid in Slonim, where he wrote most of his works. His sermons include a eulogy on the passing of the Vilna Gaon.
9. Sefer Chiddushei Maharal of Prague
Zolkiew, 1841
Overall Good Condition, Complete copies.
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