Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,375
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Letter with wishes for the New Year (in Yiddish) by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Lubavitch-Chabad. To the renowned scribe and poet Mr. Chaim Grade. Brooklyn, NY. Time of (reciting) Selichot, 1966.
Material and spiritual blessings for the New Year. Typewritten on official stationery, with the addition of approximately 17 words in the handwriting and with the signature of the Rebbe: "With honor and blessing and thanks to my close friend…".
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, son of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Yekaterinoslav, paternal sixth generation descended from the author of the Tzemach Tzedek. In his childhood, he was already recognized for his genius and leadership. He married the daughter of the Rebbe the Reitz and from 1950, after the death of his father-in-law, he led Lubavitch Chassidim all over the world. He wrote dozens of books about all areas of Torah knowledge. He was the last Chabad rebbe.
The recipient is Mr. Chaim Grade (1910-1982) a leading Yiddish author from the last generations of the "Yiddishistim". In his youth, he studied in the Novardok Yeshivot and later in Vilnius where he was the study partner (chavruta) of the Chazon Ish who greatly influenced him. He was one of the founders of the club for Yiddish authors called "Yung Vilna". After the Holocaust, he immigrated to the US where he was known to be one of the foremost Jewish authors. Notwithstanding the fact that he did not observe mitzvoth in his private life, his poems and books expressed fondness of the religious and Torah way of life of Vilna Jews. His books describe the deliberations of Chassidim and Torah observers of the Musar Movement.
Official stationery, 21.5 cm. Good condition, creases.
Material and spiritual blessings for the New Year. Typewritten on official stationery, with the addition of approximately 17 words in the handwriting and with the signature of the Rebbe: "With honor and blessing and thanks to my close friend…".
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, son of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Yekaterinoslav, paternal sixth generation descended from the author of the Tzemach Tzedek. In his childhood, he was already recognized for his genius and leadership. He married the daughter of the Rebbe the Reitz and from 1950, after the death of his father-in-law, he led Lubavitch Chassidim all over the world. He wrote dozens of books about all areas of Torah knowledge. He was the last Chabad rebbe.
The recipient is Mr. Chaim Grade (1910-1982) a leading Yiddish author from the last generations of the "Yiddishistim". In his youth, he studied in the Novardok Yeshivot and later in Vilnius where he was the study partner (chavruta) of the Chazon Ish who greatly influenced him. He was one of the founders of the club for Yiddish authors called "Yung Vilna". After the Holocaust, he immigrated to the US where he was known to be one of the foremost Jewish authors. Notwithstanding the fact that he did not observe mitzvoth in his private life, his poems and books expressed fondness of the religious and Torah way of life of Vilna Jews. His books describe the deliberations of Chassidim and Torah observers of the Musar Movement.
Official stationery, 21.5 cm. Good condition, creases.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
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A letter of blessings to the Lubavitcher Rebbe for his 90th Birthday with wishes for good health. Nisan, 1992. Signed (in handwriting) by Rabbi Aharon HaCohen Rozenfeld , the Rebbe of Pinsk-Karlin; Rabbi David Matitiyahu of Biala; Rabbi Israel Hayim of Spinka; The Rebbe of Lokewa Welbrozh; Rabbi Ya'akov Zisel of Ziditsov; Rabbi Moshe Ya'akov, Rabbi of Neve Akhiezer, Bnei B'rak; Rabbi Meir Helberstam , the Rebbe of Tschakowa, Bnei B'rak.
Leaf, 33 cm. Good-fair condition, creases. 7th line somewhat erased.
Leaf, 33 cm. Good-fair condition, creases. 7th line somewhat erased.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $3,750
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Large collection of handwritten pamphlets of Chassidic articles by Chabad Rebbes: The Tzemach Tzedek, his son Rebbe Shmuel (Moharash) and his grandson Rebbe Shalom Dov Ber (Rashab). 1850's -1910's.
Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, author of Tzemach Tzedek (1789-1866), the third Chabad Rebbe was a leading scholar and Chassid. A close disciple of his grandfather, author of the Tanya, he led the Chassidism after the death of his father-in-law and uncle "The Middle Rebbe" Dov Ber in 1828.
The youngest of five sons of the author of Tzemach Tzedek – the Maharash of Lubavitch – Rabbi Shmuel Schneerson (1834-1882) was appointed Lubavitch Rebbe in 1866. He died at a young age and served as Rebbe for less than 20 years. His son the Rashab (1861-1920) was the fifth Rebbe of the Lubavitch dynasty and founder of the Tomchei Temimim Yeshivot.
More than 20 handwritten pamphlets of compositions, varying size and condition, by various writers, some booklets are incomplete. Some of the writers have a similar handwriting to that of the Tzemach Tzedek.
Our initial examination of the manuscript in comparison with the Chabad books which appear in the Otzar Chochma, reveal that most articles are taken from the teachings of the Rebbe, the Moharash from 1873-1880, and some differ from the printed versions.
Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, author of Tzemach Tzedek (1789-1866), the third Chabad Rebbe was a leading scholar and Chassid. A close disciple of his grandfather, author of the Tanya, he led the Chassidism after the death of his father-in-law and uncle "The Middle Rebbe" Dov Ber in 1828.
The youngest of five sons of the author of Tzemach Tzedek – the Maharash of Lubavitch – Rabbi Shmuel Schneerson (1834-1882) was appointed Lubavitch Rebbe in 1866. He died at a young age and served as Rebbe for less than 20 years. His son the Rashab (1861-1920) was the fifth Rebbe of the Lubavitch dynasty and founder of the Tomchei Temimim Yeshivot.
More than 20 handwritten pamphlets of compositions, varying size and condition, by various writers, some booklets are incomplete. Some of the writers have a similar handwriting to that of the Tzemach Tzedek.
Our initial examination of the manuscript in comparison with the Chabad books which appear in the Otzar Chochma, reveal that most articles are taken from the teachings of the Rebbe, the Moharash from 1873-1880, and some differ from the printed versions.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $1,875
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Manuscript containing articles of Chabad Chassidism. Majority of articles by Rebbe Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn author of the Tzemach Tzedek. [Russia, c. 1830s]. Fine writing with graphic ornamentation at beginning and end of articles. Manuscript written during early period of service of Rebbe author of the Tzemach Tzedek. Leaf 31/A: “pure articles by Rebbe Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn in community of Dobrovna” [this article was printed in Or HaTorah on Bamidbar]. Leaf 146/A: “This Torah was presented by the Rebbe in Barki on Shabbat Mevarchim Rosh Chodesh Nisan 1829”]. On last page, colophon with riddle by author of manuscript.
Leaves 114-124 and leaves 133-135 in different writing [c. 1860’s], and contain various Likutim: copy of “holy handwriting of the Rebbe”, by “Vilna Ga’on” [some unknown], commentaries and various comments on the “Torah” which appears in this volume, copy of commentary on the Zohar, story of “the righteous deceased rabbi, Rabbi Levi Berdichever” as well as other Kabbalistic and Chassidic collections.
158 leaves, 17 cm. Good condition – varying, spotting and wear. Detached leaves and loose binding.
Leaves 114-124 and leaves 133-135 in different writing [c. 1860’s], and contain various Likutim: copy of “holy handwriting of the Rebbe”, by “Vilna Ga’on” [some unknown], commentaries and various comments on the “Torah” which appears in this volume, copy of commentary on the Zohar, story of “the righteous deceased rabbi, Rabbi Levi Berdichever” as well as other Kabbalistic and Chassidic collections.
158 leaves, 17 cm. Good condition – varying, spotting and wear. Detached leaves and loose binding.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $938
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Manuscript containing Chassidic articles by the Rebbe of Lubavitch – Chabad. [Russia, early 20th century].
Majority of articles pertain to the Torah of Rabbi Shalom Ber delivered between 1899-1905. Including: Etz Chaim pamphlet by Rebbe Rabbi Shalom Dover of Lubavitch, by several writers, majority in legible handwriting with comments on margins. Some leaves are stencil copies of a manuscript. Ownership signatures “Alter Simchowitz”.
Leaves 146-207, 23-44, 110-145 (rebound out of order). 22 cm. Varying condition; good to fair. Moth holes, damage and tears on single leaves, new leather binding.
Majority of articles pertain to the Torah of Rabbi Shalom Ber delivered between 1899-1905. Including: Etz Chaim pamphlet by Rebbe Rabbi Shalom Dover of Lubavitch, by several writers, majority in legible handwriting with comments on margins. Some leaves are stencil copies of a manuscript. Ownership signatures “Alter Simchowitz”.
Leaves 146-207, 23-44, 110-145 (rebound out of order). 22 cm. Varying condition; good to fair. Moth holes, damage and tears on single leaves, new leather binding.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Beit Aharon Vehosafot, index of the Talmud and Midrashim on the Torah by Rabbi Avraham Dov Lavat Av Beit Din of Mykolaiv (Nikolaev). Vilna, 1880. First edition. Approbation of Rebbe Shmuel of Lubavitch. Stamp and signature of the author “Avraham David Lavat Rabbi of Mykolaiv”.
Rabbi Avraham David Lavat (1815-1890), disciple of the “Tzemach Tzedek” and a leading Chabad rabbi and Chassid. Served in the rabbinate for forty years in the city of Mykolaiv, Kherson region. Author of “Sha’ar HaKollel” on the siddur of the Admor HaZaken, “Kav VeNaki” and “Beit Aharon Vehosafot”. His granddaughter, Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson was mother of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who proofread his grandfather's books for "Kehat" Publications and wrote his biography in the introduction.
[4], 360 pages. 31.5 cm. Brittle paper, good condition, minor tears to leaf margins. New fabric binding.
Rabbi Avraham David Lavat (1815-1890), disciple of the “Tzemach Tzedek” and a leading Chabad rabbi and Chassid. Served in the rabbinate for forty years in the city of Mykolaiv, Kherson region. Author of “Sha’ar HaKollel” on the siddur of the Admor HaZaken, “Kav VeNaki” and “Beit Aharon Vehosafot”. His granddaughter, Rebbetzin Chana Schneerson was mother of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who proofread his grandfather's books for "Kehat" Publications and wrote his biography in the introduction.
[4], 360 pages. 31.5 cm. Brittle paper, good condition, minor tears to leaf margins. New fabric binding.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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The booklets were printed in Riga, Warsaw, Jerusalem, NY, Munich and Casablanca.
14 booklets and books. Varied size and condition.
Some of the booklets are especially rare.
The booklets were printed in Riga, Warsaw, Jerusalem, NY, Munich and Casablanca.
14 booklets and books. Varied size and condition.
Some of the booklets are especially rare.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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For a complete list, please see Hebrew description.
7 books, varied size and condition, most are in good condition.
7 books, varied size and condition, most are in good condition.
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Chabad – Manuscripts and Letters, Books
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $600
Unsold
For a complete list, please see Hebrew description.
11 books and booklets, sizes and conditions vary.
Opening price: $600
11 books and booklets, sizes and conditions vary.
Opening price: $600
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Books
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