Auction 65
Lot 11:
One of the most basic books: Sefer Shnei Luchot Habrit (Shelah Hakadosh) by Rabbi Yeshaya Horowitz – HaShelah Hakadosh – first edition, Amenuel Benvanisti Press, Amsterdam 1648-1649. Stefansky Sifrei Yesod 359.
This is the first edition of the basic book that had not left the table of Gedolei Yisrael since it was first published. The book and its author were revered especially by leading Chassidi rabbis. Chabad Chassidim state that the Admor Hazaken’s words on the title page of the Tanya "מלוקט מפי ספרים" (complied from books) refer to the Maharal and the Shelah.
Rabbeinu used different styles to write his book and its contains Halachic, Chassidic and Kabbalistic Divrei Torah. The Admor Rabbi Menashe Hakatan in his approbation for the 2012 edition of the Shelah wrote: "אין שום ספר מזמנו ועד עתה שלא יביא את דברי רבינו פעמים להלכה ופעמים לחסידות ופעמים בנגלות התורה ופעמים בנסתר וגם לפעמים לפלפל לקרב או לדחות".
owner’s signatures: "נאם דוד בן יעקב קורנדא", "מרדכי הארן". Ancient signatures in several places – have not been studied.
One of the most important basic books, a cornerstone of any Jewish library.
[3], 2-421, [1]; 44 leaves. A special title page for Sefer Vavei HaAmudim.
Fine, complete copy! Ancient restored binding. Moth perforations. Stains. The title page and additional leaves were professionally restored. Damage to the text of a single leaf, with scorching, apparently from a candle. Good condition.
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