Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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![1. Reshit Hokhmah, by Rabbi Eliyahu de Vidas. Shklov, [1816]. With the Shklov Rabbis approbations. (Owners’ ink-stamps).
2. R](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale12-public/149.jpg "Rare Musar Books Printed in Russia-Poland")
Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
1. Reshit Hokhmah, by Rabbi Eliyahu de Vidas. Shklov, [1816]. With the Shklov Rabbis approbations. (Owners’ ink-stamps).
2. Reshit Hokhmah Ha-Katzar, by Rabbi Eliyahu de Vidas. Minkovtsy [1832 or 1822]. (Owners’ and censorship signatures).
3. Meirat Einayim, Rabbi Meir Ben Yosfa Cohen Ashkenazi from Germiza. [Russia-Poland, 1796]. (Greenish paper, especially large margins).
4. Megilat Ta’anit with the Mahara innovative commentary (Rabbi Avraham Ha-Levi from Krakow). Grodno, [1803].
5. Sha’ar Ha-Melech, first and second volumes, by Rabbi Mordechai son of Shmuel from Wilkosz. Grodno, [1791]. (Owners’ signatures and inscriptions).
6. Shevet Musar, Rabbi Eliyahu Son of Avraham Shlomo Ha-Cohen. Wengrow, [1794].
7. Kitzur Shnei Luchot Ha-Brit with Mahadura Batra, Rabbi Yeshaya Horowitz. Sudilkov, [1831]. Printed on blue paper. The title page mentions the year 1831, but the leaves’ count is identical to the 1833 edition, as recorded in the Bibliography Institute CD, record 0119834.
A total of 7 books, varying sizes and condition. Owners’ signatures on some of the volumes.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
2. Reshit Hokhmah Ha-Katzar, by Rabbi Eliyahu de Vidas. Minkovtsy [1832 or 1822]. (Owners’ and censorship signatures).
3. Meirat Einayim, Rabbi Meir Ben Yosfa Cohen Ashkenazi from Germiza. [Russia-Poland, 1796]. (Greenish paper, especially large margins).
4. Megilat Ta’anit with the Mahara innovative commentary (Rabbi Avraham Ha-Levi from Krakow). Grodno, [1803].
5. Sha’ar Ha-Melech, first and second volumes, by Rabbi Mordechai son of Shmuel from Wilkosz. Grodno, [1791]. (Owners’ signatures and inscriptions).
6. Shevet Musar, Rabbi Eliyahu Son of Avraham Shlomo Ha-Cohen. Wengrow, [1794].
7. Kitzur Shnei Luchot Ha-Brit with Mahadura Batra, Rabbi Yeshaya Horowitz. Sudilkov, [1831]. Printed on blue paper. The title page mentions the year 1831, but the leaves’ count is identical to the 1833 edition, as recorded in the Bibliography Institute CD, record 0119834.
A total of 7 books, varying sizes and condition. Owners’ signatures on some of the volumes.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Books printed in Russia and Poland:
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![1. Tikunei HaZohar, with the commentary of Derech Emet by Rabbi Chaim and Rabbi Shmuel Vital. Dubno, [1805]. (Bluish and gree](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale12-public/150.jpg "Collection of Rare books printed in Russia-Poland")
Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $500
Unsold
1. Tikunei HaZohar, with the commentary of Derech Emet by Rabbi Chaim and Rabbi Shmuel Vital. Dubno, [1805]. (Bluish and greenish paper. Damaged last leaves).
2. Asefat Geonim responsa, clever pilpul by earlier geonim (Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Cracow, Rabbi Moshe son of Yitzchak Yehuda Lima of Vilna, Rabbi Yehoshua Falk son of Alexander Katz and other rabbis). Bialystok, 1806.
3. Sha'are Zimra Ha'Aroch, on Ta'ame HaMikra, by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Hanua. Bialystok, 1806.
4. Shulchan Aruch Tur Yoreh Deah (Part 2). Ostrog, 1804. Printed on greenish paper. Rodent damage (damage to text on a number of leaves).
5-6. Midrash Rabba. Shklov, [1812-1814]. Parts 1-2, on Bereshit, Shemot, VaYikra, according to Minkovtsy 1798-1799. Separate title page for Part 2. Owners' signatures.
7. Ein Ya'akov, Rabbi Ya'akov Ebn Haviv, with novella of the Kehilat Shlomo. Mezhirichi, [1822]. Only Part 5 (Baba Kama-Baba Batra). Apparently, the book was printed in Hrubieszow in that year and not in Mezhirichi. (Two last leaves missing).
Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
2. Asefat Geonim responsa, clever pilpul by earlier geonim (Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Cracow, Rabbi Moshe son of Yitzchak Yehuda Lima of Vilna, Rabbi Yehoshua Falk son of Alexander Katz and other rabbis). Bialystok, 1806.
3. Sha'are Zimra Ha'Aroch, on Ta'ame HaMikra, by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Hanua. Bialystok, 1806.
4. Shulchan Aruch Tur Yoreh Deah (Part 2). Ostrog, 1804. Printed on greenish paper. Rodent damage (damage to text on a number of leaves).
5-6. Midrash Rabba. Shklov, [1812-1814]. Parts 1-2, on Bereshit, Shemot, VaYikra, according to Minkovtsy 1798-1799. Separate title page for Part 2. Owners' signatures.
7. Ein Ya'akov, Rabbi Ya'akov Ebn Haviv, with novella of the Kehilat Shlomo. Mezhirichi, [1822]. Only Part 5 (Baba Kama-Baba Batra). Apparently, the book was printed in Hrubieszow in that year and not in Mezhirichi. (Two last leaves missing).
Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Books printed in Russia and Poland:
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
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1. Kitvei Kodesh – Arba’ah Ve’esrim, Nevi’im Rishonim, Melachim 1, with Rashi’s interpretation and a Yiddish translation of words. Kharkov, [c. 1918]. Printed during the peek of the revolution by "Hatechia" Publications in Kharkov. Details about "Hatechia" and its books appear upon inside of binding.
2. Siddur HaShalom, yearly prayers, “arranged by the Rabbi of Moscow”, Rabbi Yehudah Leib Levine. Moscow, 1968. In this prayer book, which is a stereotype printing of a number of prayer books and Machzorim, leaves which were originally written in handwriting were printed as well. These pages include a calendar for the years 1967-1971, a prayer for peace: “Father in heaven bless the SSSR government…” (Pages 226-231).
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
2. Siddur HaShalom, yearly prayers, “arranged by the Rabbi of Moscow”, Rabbi Yehudah Leib Levine. Moscow, 1968. In this prayer book, which is a stereotype printing of a number of prayer books and Machzorim, leaves which were originally written in handwriting were printed as well. These pages include a calendar for the years 1967-1971, a prayer for peace: “Father in heaven bless the SSSR government…” (Pages 226-231).
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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![Siddur Beit-El, with services for the entire year. Vilna, [1902]. Russian translation by Asher Wohl.
Includes a Haggadah for](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale12-public/152.jpg "Siddur Beit-El - Hebrew-Russian – Vilna, 1902")
Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $120
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Siddur Beit-El, with services for the entire year. Vilna, [1902]. Russian translation by Asher Wohl.
Includes a Haggadah for the Leil Shimurim and all of the Passover Laws, a ten year festival calendar, prayers and liturgy for the Yamim Noraim and the Shlosha Regalim, Megilat Esther and Yotzerot for the four Parshiot.
Hebrew and Russian in alternating paragraphs.
XVI, 498, 164 pages, 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, tears on some of the leaves’ edges. Worn and partially detached binding, detached leaves.
Includes a Haggadah for the Leil Shimurim and all of the Passover Laws, a ten year festival calendar, prayers and liturgy for the Yamim Noraim and the Shlosha Regalim, Megilat Esther and Yotzerot for the four Parshiot.
Hebrew and Russian in alternating paragraphs.
XVI, 498, 164 pages, 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, tears on some of the leaves’ edges. Worn and partially detached binding, detached leaves.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $250
Unsold
1. Machzor with Kavanat Hapaytan, first section, Rosh HaShanah prayers, including a translation into Yiddish in Tzena Urena letters. London, [1770 or 1771; the year in the title page states 1770, however, the pagination is similar to the 1771 edition].
Does not include Yom Kippur prayers [see Bibliography Institute CD, records 0172480, 0172482].
[1], 25, 27-28, 86 leaves. 23 cm. Good condition. Wear and tear on page margins. Stains and tears. Several restored pages.
2. Machzor with Kavanat Hapaytan, second section, prayers for Succoth, Pesach and Shavuot, including a translation into Yiddish in Tzena Urena letters. [“As printed in London”]. Hamburg, [1783]. Printed as in the above-mentioned London edition. The copper etchings upon the title pages of both Machzorim are identical. Notations and ownership inscriptions: “I have purchased that Machzor… with the Machzor first section… in the year 1824… [Aharon?] son of Zalman Segal”.
[1], 22; 75; 142 leaves. 23 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and signs of wear. Tears. Restored pages with damage to text. Damaged binding.
Does not include Yom Kippur prayers [see Bibliography Institute CD, records 0172480, 0172482].
[1], 25, 27-28, 86 leaves. 23 cm. Good condition. Wear and tear on page margins. Stains and tears. Several restored pages.
2. Machzor with Kavanat Hapaytan, second section, prayers for Succoth, Pesach and Shavuot, including a translation into Yiddish in Tzena Urena letters. [“As printed in London”]. Hamburg, [1783]. Printed as in the above-mentioned London edition. The copper etchings upon the title pages of both Machzorim are identical. Notations and ownership inscriptions: “I have purchased that Machzor… with the Machzor first section… in the year 1824… [Aharon?] son of Zalman Segal”.
[1], 22; 75; 142 leaves. 23 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and signs of wear. Tears. Restored pages with damage to text. Damaged binding.
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Siddurim and Prayer Books
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Siddur Safa Berura, Ashkenaz version. "Published by the National Council of Jewish Congregations in Siberia and Ural, Irkutsk". Printed (or photocopied) in Shanhai, China, [c. 1920]. Printing details on the back of the title page, in Cyrillic letters.
Ink-stamps of the main synagogue in the city of Harbin (China) and owner's stamps.
[2], 264 leaves. 20 cm. Good condition. Minor tears to margins of some leaves.
Rare.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Ink-stamps of the main synagogue in the city of Harbin (China) and owner's stamps.
[2], 264 leaves. 20 cm. Good condition. Minor tears to margins of some leaves.
Rare.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Siddurim and Prayer Books
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $220
Sold for: $325
Including buyer's premium
Siddur Farchi, prayers according to Sefardic custom. With Arabic translation in Arabic letters, by Hillel Ya'akov Farchi. Egypt (Cairo) [1917].
Hebrew and Arabic on facing pages, parallel page numbering. Includes last pages with corrections and approbations.
[2], 305, 18-440 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition. High-quality paper (not common). Minor stains. Original binding with leather spine and corners, worn.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
Hebrew and Arabic on facing pages, parallel page numbering. Includes last pages with corrections and approbations.
[2], 305, 18-440 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition. High-quality paper (not common). Minor stains. Original binding with leather spine and corners, worn.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Siddurim and Prayer Books
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
Machzor for the whole year according to the custom of the Italian community, Parts 1-2. Venice, 1772.
Prayers for weekdays, Shabbat and Festivals, (includes Passover Haggadah and Lamentations for the ninth of Av).
Part 1: 284 pages. C. 17 cm. Good condition, minor stains, restored minor damages. New binding. Nice box. Many glosses (Oriental-Italian handwriting) of changes in versions and instruction of customs.
Part 2: 322 leaves. C. 17 cm. Fair condition, stains, detached and worn pages. Antique binding, worn. The last pages have handwritten inscriptions of the birthdays of the members of the Sinigalia family, 1790-1866.
Prayers for weekdays, Shabbat and Festivals, (includes Passover Haggadah and Lamentations for the ninth of Av).
Part 1: 284 pages. C. 17 cm. Good condition, minor stains, restored minor damages. New binding. Nice box. Many glosses (Oriental-Italian handwriting) of changes in versions and instruction of customs.
Part 2: 322 leaves. C. 17 cm. Fair condition, stains, detached and worn pages. Antique binding, worn. The last pages have handwritten inscriptions of the birthdays of the members of the Sinigalia family, 1790-1866.
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![Sha’arei Zion, Tikun Chatzot [midnight prayers], certain Kabbalistic prayers according to the Ari. Iaşi, (1843).
Owners sign](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale12-public/157.jpg "Sha’arei Zion – Iaşi, 1843 – Signatures")
Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $163
Including buyer's premium
Sha’arei Zion, Tikun Chatzot [midnight prayers], certain Kabbalistic prayers according to the Ari. Iaşi, (1843).
Owners signatures upon title page: “Chaim Ya’akov HaCohen son of Yehuda Dov from Iaşi”.
Rabbi Chaim Ya’akov HaCohen Feinstein (1840-1901), immigrated from Iaşi to the holy city of Safed in his youth, and was one of the greatest Torah scholars there. Throughout the years he was sent as a rabbinic emissary to Yemen and India where he published his books: Imrei Shabbat, Mashbit Milchamot and Torat Imecha. For additional information related to him see enclosed material.
160 leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition, damage and signs of wear, oil stains on last pages of book. New binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
Owners signatures upon title page: “Chaim Ya’akov HaCohen son of Yehuda Dov from Iaşi”.
Rabbi Chaim Ya’akov HaCohen Feinstein (1840-1901), immigrated from Iaşi to the holy city of Safed in his youth, and was one of the greatest Torah scholars there. Throughout the years he was sent as a rabbinic emissary to Yemen and India where he published his books: Imrei Shabbat, Mashbit Milchamot and Torat Imecha. For additional information related to him see enclosed material.
160 leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition, damage and signs of wear, oil stains on last pages of book. New binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
Including buyer's premium
Seder Megilat Eicha (Book of Lamentations), prayers and lamentations for the ninth of Av, "according to the custom of Germany, Poland, Bohemia and Moravia]. Mantua, [1720].
10, 2-80 leaves. 15 cm. Good condition, stains. Binding with parchment spine.
10, 2-80 leaves. 15 cm. Good condition, stains. Binding with parchment spine.
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![Machzor according to the Ashkenasi community's custom, Part 2, for the Three Festivals. [Amsterdam, 1708]. Shlomo Props print](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale12-public/159.jpg "Machzor for the Three Festivals – Amsterdam, 1708 – Wood, Leather and")
Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $225
Including buyer's premium
Machzor according to the Ashkenasi community's custom, Part 2, for the Three Festivals. [Amsterdam, 1708]. Shlomo Props printing.
[Missing title page], 1-14 leaves, 229-414 leaves. High-quality paper, wide margins, good-fair condition, minor moth damage and wear, use stains. Wooden binding covered with decorated leather, with metal corners and decorations. Buckle (the second buckle is missing). Damage to binding.
Dov Meisel collection.
[Missing title page], 1-14 leaves, 229-414 leaves. High-quality paper, wide margins, good-fair condition, minor moth damage and wear, use stains. Wooden binding covered with decorated leather, with metal corners and decorations. Buckle (the second buckle is missing). Damage to binding.
Dov Meisel collection.
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![Tefilot Al HaKevarot -Prayers to be recited at a gravesite], order of prayers recited at the gravesite on Ninth of Av and Ros](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale12-public/160.jpg "Prayers over the Gravesite – Torino, 1760")
Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $150
Including buyer's premium
Tefilot Al HaKevarot -Prayers to be recited at a gravesite], order of prayers recited at the gravesite on Ninth of Av and Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Eve. Torino, [c. 1760].
Printed without a title page, the text begins from the first page. Includes a prayer from Rabbi Yisrael Isserlin, Annulment of Vows (according to Jewish law), Order of Justifying the Law, Grace after Meals for the Mourner, and more. On page 45: "The One who blesses" in Italian handwriting.
44 leaves, 12 cm. Good condition. New binding.
Printed without a title page, the text begins from the first page. Includes a prayer from Rabbi Yisrael Isserlin, Annulment of Vows (according to Jewish law), Order of Justifying the Law, Grace after Meals for the Mourner, and more. On page 45: "The One who blesses" in Italian handwriting.
44 leaves, 12 cm. Good condition. New binding.
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