Auction 74

3 Sections of Tzemach Tzeddek - First Edition Vilna, 1870-1884 Gilt Title Page / Pedigreed Copy

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Three sections of the Shut Tzemach Tzeddek books by the Admor Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch, who was known as the Tzemach Tzeddek after this book. Published during several years, first editions.

Volume I: Shut Tzemach Tzeddek from Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer section I, which also includes two sections: Section I: Hilchot Ishut and Agunot – Y.R. Rom Press, Vilna, 1870. [2], 147 leaves. Section II: Hilchot Kiddushin. The press of S.Y. Finn and A. T. Rosenkrantz, Vilna, 1870. [1], 82, [1] leaves. Stefansky Chassidut #502.
The two title pages of the section I are gilt, wide margins. Fine, original leather binding, slightly loose. Some moth perforations and stains. Good overall condition. Ownership stamp. 

Volume II: Shut Tzemach Tzeddek from Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer section II, which also includes two sections printed by S.Y. Finn and A. T. Rosenkrantz, section I: Hilchot Gittin – Vilna, 1871. [2], 100 leaves. Section II: Hilchot Gittin, Yibum and Chalitza – Vilna, 1871. [1], 135 leaves. (Based on the listings, a leaf following the title page is possibly missing; apparently, complete). Stefansky Chassidut #502. Wide margins. Old binding matching the time of printing, with a leather spine. Some moth perforations and stains. Good overall condition. 
Ownership stamp of Rosh Av Beis Din Chassidim of Jerusalem the Gaon Rabbi Lipman David Shuvaks. 

Volume III: Shut Tzemach Tzedek from the Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, printed by the Rom Widow and Brothers. First edition, Vilna 1884. Two title pages, [3], 152 pp. Old binding matching the time of printing, the spine is missing. Some moth perforations and stains. Good overall condition.