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![1. Kiseh Eliyahu, ethics and Kabbalah. [Rabbi Eliyahu Sliman Mani, rabbi of Hebron]. Jerusalem, 1865. S. HaLevi 112. [Attribu](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale12-public/272.jpg "Books of Kabbalah and Mussar – Among the First books printed in Jerusa")
Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $600
Unsold
1. Kiseh Eliyahu, ethics and Kabbalah. [Rabbi Eliyahu Sliman Mani, rabbi of Hebron]. Jerusalem, 1865. S. HaLevi 112. [Attributed to Rabbi Eliyahu Mani, according to Rabbi Akiva Yosef Shlesinger, Beit Yosef Chadash, leaf 5]. Ownership listings in oriental handwriting.
2. Ta’amei HaTe’amim, explanation of Ta’amei HaMikrah [cantillation notes] according to Kabbalah, [Rabbi Yitzchak HaCohen, Jerusalem, c. 1920’s], printed without title page, rare.
3. Machazeh Avraham, article of Ve’Atah Techezeh from the Zohar [on the wisdom of the face and hand], including the commentary Or HaChama by Rabbi Avraham Azulai as well as Kabbalistic illustrations. Jerusalem, 1880. S. HaLevi 347. (Printed “with the assistance and aid of the righteous Ga’on Rabbi Yechezkel Halberstam from Sanz” – the Admor Rabbi Yechezkel from Shinowa).
4. Intentions of prayers and Tekiot for Rosh HaShanna according to the Rashash. [Jerusalem, 1925]. 8 page pamphlet printed especially for use during prayers of Rosh HaShanna. Anonymous compiler [perhaps Rabbi Ya’akov Katzin author of Or Ha’Levanah]. Rare.
5. Amudei Torah, virtues of the Torah by Rabbi Avraham, brother of the Vilna Ga’on, including Or Torah by the Kabbalist Rabbi Eizik Chaver. Jerusalem, 1880. S. HaLevi 352. (Ownership listings of the publisher Rabbi Yitzchak Zvi HaLevi. Ownership stamps of the Kabbalist Rabbi Yoel Kluft).
6. Tikun HaBrit, order of study for Leil HaHafsaka, Rabbi Ya’akov Hai Burla. Jerusalem, 1881. S. HaLevi 387. At end of book, 4 leaves “twenty one year calendar” and order of Parshiot [not included in all copies].
7. Tikunei HaZohar, including Kiseh Melech and commentaries. Jerusalem, 1884. S. HaLevi 479. (Contains additional pamphlet, 25 leaves, printed in Poland?) Original binding with adorned leather spine.
Various sizes and conditions, good condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
2. Ta’amei HaTe’amim, explanation of Ta’amei HaMikrah [cantillation notes] according to Kabbalah, [Rabbi Yitzchak HaCohen, Jerusalem, c. 1920’s], printed without title page, rare.
3. Machazeh Avraham, article of Ve’Atah Techezeh from the Zohar [on the wisdom of the face and hand], including the commentary Or HaChama by Rabbi Avraham Azulai as well as Kabbalistic illustrations. Jerusalem, 1880. S. HaLevi 347. (Printed “with the assistance and aid of the righteous Ga’on Rabbi Yechezkel Halberstam from Sanz” – the Admor Rabbi Yechezkel from Shinowa).
4. Intentions of prayers and Tekiot for Rosh HaShanna according to the Rashash. [Jerusalem, 1925]. 8 page pamphlet printed especially for use during prayers of Rosh HaShanna. Anonymous compiler [perhaps Rabbi Ya’akov Katzin author of Or Ha’Levanah]. Rare.
5. Amudei Torah, virtues of the Torah by Rabbi Avraham, brother of the Vilna Ga’on, including Or Torah by the Kabbalist Rabbi Eizik Chaver. Jerusalem, 1880. S. HaLevi 352. (Ownership listings of the publisher Rabbi Yitzchak Zvi HaLevi. Ownership stamps of the Kabbalist Rabbi Yoel Kluft).
6. Tikun HaBrit, order of study for Leil HaHafsaka, Rabbi Ya’akov Hai Burla. Jerusalem, 1881. S. HaLevi 387. At end of book, 4 leaves “twenty one year calendar” and order of Parshiot [not included in all copies].
7. Tikunei HaZohar, including Kiseh Melech and commentaries. Jerusalem, 1884. S. HaLevi 479. (Contains additional pamphlet, 25 leaves, printed in Poland?) Original binding with adorned leather spine.
Various sizes and conditions, good condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
Catalogue
Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $240
Sold for: $525
Including buyer's premium
1. Sefer Ginzei Ha’Melech, ethics and Kabbalah, by Rabbi Ya’akov Abuhatzeira. Jerusalem, 1889. (S. HaLevi 645).
2. Sefer Doresh Tov, sermons for the holidays and eulogies. Including “Sha’arei Arucha” ethics and Kabbalah, in alphabetical order. By Rabbi Ya’akov Abuhatzeira, Jerusalem, 1884. (S. HaLevi 447). (Handwritten notes for the publication of a stereotype edition according to this copy).
3. Sefer Ani Le’Dodi, praises of Rabbi David Abuhatzeira [rabbi of Tafilat and older brother of the Baba Sali, killed on Kiddush Ha’Shem]. Casablanca, [1944]. Inscription and blessings from the publisher, the righteous Kabbalist Rabbi Yichyeh Adahan.
Various sizes and conditions, very good to good-fair.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
2. Sefer Doresh Tov, sermons for the holidays and eulogies. Including “Sha’arei Arucha” ethics and Kabbalah, in alphabetical order. By Rabbi Ya’akov Abuhatzeira, Jerusalem, 1884. (S. HaLevi 447). (Handwritten notes for the publication of a stereotype edition according to this copy).
3. Sefer Ani Le’Dodi, praises of Rabbi David Abuhatzeira [rabbi of Tafilat and older brother of the Baba Sali, killed on Kiddush Ha’Shem]. Casablanca, [1944]. Inscription and blessings from the publisher, the righteous Kabbalist Rabbi Yichyeh Adahan.
Various sizes and conditions, very good to good-fair.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $220
Sold for: $275
Including buyer's premium
A collection of books by Rabbi Chaim Vital, printed in Jerusalem:
1. Mevo She'arim. Jerusalem, 1904. [Golden title page – on the title page and in the introduction, Rabbi Shlomo Baruch Tzofiof is mentioned as the publisher, while in other copies Rabbi Menchin Heilprin is mentioned as publisher].
2-3. Sha'ar HaKavanot. Jerusalem, 1902. [The title page has gold print and drawings of holy sites]. Bound with the commentary Yafeh Sha'ah, on Sha'ar HaKavanot (with a separate title page), Jerusalem, 1902.
4-5. The fourth sha'ar, Sefer HaLikutim which is Part 2 of Sha'ar HaPsukim. Jerusalem, 1913. Bound with Sha'ar HaPsukim. Jerusalem, 1912.
6. The fifth sha'ar, Sha'ar HaMitzvot. Jerusalem, 1905.
7. Sha'ar Ruach HaKodesh. Jerusalem, 1912.
8. The eighth sha'ar, Sha'ar HaGilgulim. Jerusalem, 1912.
Varied size and condition, very good-fair. Minor moth damage to part of the books. Owners inscriptions and signatures.
1. Mevo She'arim. Jerusalem, 1904. [Golden title page – on the title page and in the introduction, Rabbi Shlomo Baruch Tzofiof is mentioned as the publisher, while in other copies Rabbi Menchin Heilprin is mentioned as publisher].
2-3. Sha'ar HaKavanot. Jerusalem, 1902. [The title page has gold print and drawings of holy sites]. Bound with the commentary Yafeh Sha'ah, on Sha'ar HaKavanot (with a separate title page), Jerusalem, 1902.
4-5. The fourth sha'ar, Sefer HaLikutim which is Part 2 of Sha'ar HaPsukim. Jerusalem, 1913. Bound with Sha'ar HaPsukim. Jerusalem, 1912.
6. The fifth sha'ar, Sha'ar HaMitzvot. Jerusalem, 1905.
7. Sha'ar Ruach HaKodesh. Jerusalem, 1912.
8. The eighth sha'ar, Sha'ar HaGilgulim. Jerusalem, 1912.
Varied size and condition, very good-fair. Minor moth damage to part of the books. Owners inscriptions and signatures.
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Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $350
Sold for: $450
Including buyer's premium
1. Gai Chizayon, poem with thirty seven stanzas, "to relate Moses' magnitude, his charitable deeds and his praise… Sir Moses Montefiore", by Rabbi Ya'akov HaLevi Sapir. Jerusalem, [1855]. Beck Printers "with the Moses and Judith Printing Press". S. HaLevi 53. (Uncut and unbound paper sheets).
2. Klil Tiferet LeMoshe, sermon in honor of Sir Moses Montefiore's hundredth birthday, by Rabbi Ya'akov Mordechai Hirschensohn. Jerusalem, 1885. With second title page "Sefer Kedushat Eretz Yisrael, Klil Tiferet le Moshe". S. HaLevi 504. (Cover not printed).
3. Chayei Moshe VeYehudit, history of Sir Moses Montefiore, by Ezra Benbenisti. Jerusalem, 1886. On the second page displays an etched portrait of Sir Moses Montefiore. S. HaLevi 549. (Moth damaged).
Varying size. Good condition generally
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
2. Klil Tiferet LeMoshe, sermon in honor of Sir Moses Montefiore's hundredth birthday, by Rabbi Ya'akov Mordechai Hirschensohn. Jerusalem, 1885. With second title page "Sefer Kedushat Eretz Yisrael, Klil Tiferet le Moshe". S. HaLevi 504. (Cover not printed).
3. Chayei Moshe VeYehudit, history of Sir Moses Montefiore, by Ezra Benbenisti. Jerusalem, 1886. On the second page displays an etched portrait of Sir Moses Montefiore. S. HaLevi 549. (Moth damaged).
Varying size. Good condition generally
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Category
Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
Catalogue
Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $600
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Collection of various pamphlets which were printed in Jerusalem, for the purpose of strengthening matters of Halacha, holiness of the Land, settlement of the Holy Land, prayer and more.
A considerable part of the pamphlets consist of the rare articles of the Maggid from Vilkomir, Rabbi Chaim Yitzchak Aharon Rapaport, who authored many compositions on various matters of interest.
1. Orach Chaim – Tikun Karet, Jerusalem, 1890. First edition. Gilded title page. S. HaLevi 694.
2. Tov Ayin, virtue of guarding the eyes, Rabbi Avraham Moshe Dov Ber HaCohen. Jerusalem, 1899. (Handwritten note: tribute of author).
3. Zchut HaRabim pamphlet, on the virtue of Moshe Rabeinu and the ancient personalities, from the Maggid from Vilkomir. Jerusalem, 1894.
4. Ma’aseh HaShem pamphlet, matters of divine providence and virtue of the righteous. By the Maggid from Vilkomir. Jerusalem, 1892.
5. Zekan Aharon pamphlet, third section. Sha’ar Ha’emet, concerning the disgrace of the virtue of flattery. From the Maggid from Vilkomir. Jerusalem, 1892.
6. Admat Kodesh, concerning the tradition of the holy sites as handed down from generation to generation. (Tradition of the grave of Shmuel the prophet). Jerusalem [c. 1890]. Printed without title page.
7. Ma’amar Chesed V’Emet pamphlet, virtue of the deeds of the benevolent Chevra Kadisha [burial society]. From the Maggid from Vilkomir. Jerusalem, 1891. First edition.
8. Siach Yitzchak article, concerning the intention of prayer. Including the article Dagul Mervava, “regarding the great reward of those who observe the Torah and Mitzvot and an explanation of the Mitzvah of making the flags”. From the Maggid from Vilkomir. Jerusalem, 1894.
9. Takanat HaShavim and Tikun Olam pamphlet, for the reinforcement of repentance and faith. From the Maggid from Vilkomir. Jerusalem, [c. 1895 – according to S. HaLevi, record 687, printed in c. 1889).
10. Chayei Olam book, Rabbi Shraga Feivel from Horodna (Grodno) and Jerusalem. Vilna, 1870. (Rare – does not appear in the National Library).
11. Imrei No’am book, articles of Rabbi Hillel from Paritsh among the great leaders of Chabad dynasty. Vilna, 1876.
12. Yoshevet Zion pamphlet, letters regarding the state of Jerusalem, letter from Montefiore and Chidushei Torah ascribed to the author’s mentor Maharil Diskin. Rabbi Yitzchak Shlomo Blau, Jerusalem, 1883. S. HaLevi 422.
13. Zekan Aharon book, concerning the matter of saying Amen, from the Maggid from Vilkomir. Jerusalem, 1887. S. HaLevi 579.
14. Ir David book, regarding the calculation of the end of days. Rabbi David HaCohen from Vilna. 1881. S. HaLevi 376.
15. Succat David book, poetic phrase and satire, on the laws of Succa and Arba'a Minim, and events in the Holy City of Jerusalem. Rabbi David HaCohen from Vilna. Jerusalem, 1885.
16. Keter Chochma book, assortment of articles concerning attributes and ethics. Rabbi Chaim Ze’ev Wolf native of Oshmina and prominent figure of Jerusalem. Jerusalem, 1880. S. HaLevi 345. This variant copy is listed in the Bibliography Institute CD, record 0178254.
Various sizes and conditions, good condition. Books 1-12 bound together in old binding with leather spine. Owner signatures: Eshel Sofer, Aharon Shlomo Lieberman. The remainder of the books are bound separately, in new bindings.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
A considerable part of the pamphlets consist of the rare articles of the Maggid from Vilkomir, Rabbi Chaim Yitzchak Aharon Rapaport, who authored many compositions on various matters of interest.
1. Orach Chaim – Tikun Karet, Jerusalem, 1890. First edition. Gilded title page. S. HaLevi 694.
2. Tov Ayin, virtue of guarding the eyes, Rabbi Avraham Moshe Dov Ber HaCohen. Jerusalem, 1899. (Handwritten note: tribute of author).
3. Zchut HaRabim pamphlet, on the virtue of Moshe Rabeinu and the ancient personalities, from the Maggid from Vilkomir. Jerusalem, 1894.
4. Ma’aseh HaShem pamphlet, matters of divine providence and virtue of the righteous. By the Maggid from Vilkomir. Jerusalem, 1892.
5. Zekan Aharon pamphlet, third section. Sha’ar Ha’emet, concerning the disgrace of the virtue of flattery. From the Maggid from Vilkomir. Jerusalem, 1892.
6. Admat Kodesh, concerning the tradition of the holy sites as handed down from generation to generation. (Tradition of the grave of Shmuel the prophet). Jerusalem [c. 1890]. Printed without title page.
7. Ma’amar Chesed V’Emet pamphlet, virtue of the deeds of the benevolent Chevra Kadisha [burial society]. From the Maggid from Vilkomir. Jerusalem, 1891. First edition.
8. Siach Yitzchak article, concerning the intention of prayer. Including the article Dagul Mervava, “regarding the great reward of those who observe the Torah and Mitzvot and an explanation of the Mitzvah of making the flags”. From the Maggid from Vilkomir. Jerusalem, 1894.
9. Takanat HaShavim and Tikun Olam pamphlet, for the reinforcement of repentance and faith. From the Maggid from Vilkomir. Jerusalem, [c. 1895 – according to S. HaLevi, record 687, printed in c. 1889).
10. Chayei Olam book, Rabbi Shraga Feivel from Horodna (Grodno) and Jerusalem. Vilna, 1870. (Rare – does not appear in the National Library).
11. Imrei No’am book, articles of Rabbi Hillel from Paritsh among the great leaders of Chabad dynasty. Vilna, 1876.
12. Yoshevet Zion pamphlet, letters regarding the state of Jerusalem, letter from Montefiore and Chidushei Torah ascribed to the author’s mentor Maharil Diskin. Rabbi Yitzchak Shlomo Blau, Jerusalem, 1883. S. HaLevi 422.
13. Zekan Aharon book, concerning the matter of saying Amen, from the Maggid from Vilkomir. Jerusalem, 1887. S. HaLevi 579.
14. Ir David book, regarding the calculation of the end of days. Rabbi David HaCohen from Vilna. 1881. S. HaLevi 376.
15. Succat David book, poetic phrase and satire, on the laws of Succa and Arba'a Minim, and events in the Holy City of Jerusalem. Rabbi David HaCohen from Vilna. Jerusalem, 1885.
16. Keter Chochma book, assortment of articles concerning attributes and ethics. Rabbi Chaim Ze’ev Wolf native of Oshmina and prominent figure of Jerusalem. Jerusalem, 1880. S. HaLevi 345. This variant copy is listed in the Bibliography Institute CD, record 0178254.
Various sizes and conditions, good condition. Books 1-12 bound together in old binding with leather spine. Owner signatures: Eshel Sofer, Aharon Shlomo Lieberman. The remainder of the books are bound separately, in new bindings.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
Including buyer's premium
“From Zion, City of G-d, Will the Almighty Bring Blessing and Abundant Peace---”. Jerusalem, 1880’s.
Uncut sheet with 4 donation receipts for the support of the residents of Jerusalem. The receipts are dated from the1880’s and come in a decorated frame, with tabs on their right side.
Based on the receipts text, the recipient of the donation commits himself to “Pray for the donor’s wellbeing at the Western Wall and other Holy Sites in the Land of Israel”.
33.5 cm. Good condition. Tears on the edges with slight damages to the receipts. Few stains.
Uncut sheet with 4 donation receipts for the support of the residents of Jerusalem. The receipts are dated from the1880’s and come in a decorated frame, with tabs on their right side.
Based on the receipts text, the recipient of the donation commits himself to “Pray for the donor’s wellbeing at the Western Wall and other Holy Sites in the Land of Israel”.
33.5 cm. Good condition. Tears on the edges with slight damages to the receipts. Few stains.
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Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $150
Unsold
Chanukah, single leaf with the seder of lighting the Chanukah Lamp. Jerusalem, printed by Y. N. Levi and Partners, 1907.
Printed with golden ink. In the center, a drawing of "LaMenatzeach" menorah, at the top of the branches are drawings of the holy places and cities. At the bottom, a drawing of the site of the Beit HaMikdash surrounded by drawings of the holy places and the cities Jaffa, Nablus, Haifa, Safed and Jericho.
In the leaf margins, the publisher's name is printed: C. David Chai Einee, and also a prohibition of copying from the 8th of Elul 1907, for the next 7 years.
29.5 cm. Fair condition. Tears, some professionally restored. Minor moth holes. Creases and few stains.
Printed with golden ink. In the center, a drawing of "LaMenatzeach" menorah, at the top of the branches are drawings of the holy places and cities. At the bottom, a drawing of the site of the Beit HaMikdash surrounded by drawings of the holy places and the cities Jaffa, Nablus, Haifa, Safed and Jericho.
In the leaf margins, the publisher's name is printed: C. David Chai Einee, and also a prohibition of copying from the 8th of Elul 1907, for the next 7 years.
29.5 cm. Fair condition. Tears, some professionally restored. Minor moth holes. Creases and few stains.
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Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $150
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“Pursuer of righteousness and benevolence shall be granted life, righteousness and honor”. Single leaf printed in gilded ink, with illustrations of the Holy Sites, the Sephardic synagogue in Jerusalem and the cities Nablus and Jericho. [Not dated, name of printer not mentioned].
Members of the Estreich-Galicia Kollels in the Four Holy Cities added handwritten greetings for Rosh HaShana, to Rabbi Zvi Aryeh Level from Vienna who contributed to the Kollels, as well as an expression of hope that he will continue to donate in the future.
Signatures and stamps: Rabbi Menachem Mendel Ravin and Rabbi Natan Cahana Shapira, Jerusalem.
50.5X40 cm. Poor condition. Large hole, missing. Dry and fragile paper. Tears and folding marks
Members of the Estreich-Galicia Kollels in the Four Holy Cities added handwritten greetings for Rosh HaShana, to Rabbi Zvi Aryeh Level from Vienna who contributed to the Kollels, as well as an expression of hope that he will continue to donate in the future.
Signatures and stamps: Rabbi Menachem Mendel Ravin and Rabbi Natan Cahana Shapira, Jerusalem.
50.5X40 cm. Poor condition. Large hole, missing. Dry and fragile paper. Tears and folding marks
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Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $900
Sold for: $1,125
Including buyer's premium
111 different booklets: "Ginzei Yerushalayim", "Avnei Zikaron" and more, published by Pinchas Graiewski.
Pinchas Graiewski (Grajewski, 1873-1941), researcher and writer, born in Jerusalem. Collected historical documents, pictures, personal memories and biographies of figures and families of the old Yishuv, and published them in the periodical "Ginzei Yerushalayim" that he edited and published, and in many other publications.
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
Pinchas Graiewski (Grajewski, 1873-1941), researcher and writer, born in Jerusalem. Collected historical documents, pictures, personal memories and biographies of figures and families of the old Yishuv, and published them in the periodical "Ginzei Yerushalayim" that he edited and published, and in many other publications.
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $800
Unsold
1. Chevra Machzirei Atara LeYoshna, including Kollel HaIvrim – proposal to establish a government authorized organization for the settlement of Eretz Israel, by Rabbi Akiva Yosef Shlezinger. Jerusalem, [1873]. (4 polemic pages appended at the end of the book are missing, as they are in the majority of the copies). S. HaLevi 188.
2. Sha’alu Shlom Yerushalayim Pamphlet – composition in defense of Jerusalem and its inhabitants, by Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Cahanov. Jerusalem, [1868]. Second edition. S. HaLevi 141.
3. Chibat Yerushalayim – concerning cities of Eretz Israel and grave sites. Rabbi Chaim Horowitz. [Lemberg? c. 1870 – replica and forgery of the Jerusalem 1844 edition, see S. HaLevi 23].
4. Letter of Rabbi Yisrael from Shklov to the Ten Lost Tribes from the year 1831, including Et Levakesh, a public appeal by rabbis of Jerusalem in support of the search after the Ten Lost Tribes. Jerusalem, [1899]. [Printed without title page – see attached material].
5. Kdushat HaAretz – sayings of Chazal [Sages] in praise of Eretz Israel, Rabbi Moshe Waterman. Jerusalem, [1885]. (5 pages missing and replaced with photocopies). S. HaLevi 527.
6. Sixth Millennium Calendar – by Rabbi Shraga Feivel of Horodna (Grodno). Jerusalem, [1867]. Beck Printing. [Title page partially missing]. S. HaLevi 131.
7. Maginei Eretz Israel – approbations and letters from rabbis of the generation regarding monetary donations. Jerusalem, [1904].
8-9. Sefer Yatzev Gvulot, “first notebook”, bound together with: Sefer Mishpat Tzedek – regulations and approbations of rabbis to preserve the donations of the charity fund of Rabbi Meir Ba’al Hanes in Tiberias, by Rabbi Chaim Elchadif. [Jerusalem?], [1904]. Oriental handwritten inscription.
10. Kvod Melachim – verdict regarding the burning of garments at the Hillula [celebration] of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, by Rabbi Shmuel Heller [Rabbi of Safed]. Jerusalem, [1914].
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
2. Sha’alu Shlom Yerushalayim Pamphlet – composition in defense of Jerusalem and its inhabitants, by Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Cahanov. Jerusalem, [1868]. Second edition. S. HaLevi 141.
3. Chibat Yerushalayim – concerning cities of Eretz Israel and grave sites. Rabbi Chaim Horowitz. [Lemberg? c. 1870 – replica and forgery of the Jerusalem 1844 edition, see S. HaLevi 23].
4. Letter of Rabbi Yisrael from Shklov to the Ten Lost Tribes from the year 1831, including Et Levakesh, a public appeal by rabbis of Jerusalem in support of the search after the Ten Lost Tribes. Jerusalem, [1899]. [Printed without title page – see attached material].
5. Kdushat HaAretz – sayings of Chazal [Sages] in praise of Eretz Israel, Rabbi Moshe Waterman. Jerusalem, [1885]. (5 pages missing and replaced with photocopies). S. HaLevi 527.
6. Sixth Millennium Calendar – by Rabbi Shraga Feivel of Horodna (Grodno). Jerusalem, [1867]. Beck Printing. [Title page partially missing]. S. HaLevi 131.
7. Maginei Eretz Israel – approbations and letters from rabbis of the generation regarding monetary donations. Jerusalem, [1904].
8-9. Sefer Yatzev Gvulot, “first notebook”, bound together with: Sefer Mishpat Tzedek – regulations and approbations of rabbis to preserve the donations of the charity fund of Rabbi Meir Ba’al Hanes in Tiberias, by Rabbi Chaim Elchadif. [Jerusalem?], [1904]. Oriental handwritten inscription.
10. Kvod Melachim – verdict regarding the burning of garments at the Hillula [celebration] of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, by Rabbi Shmuel Heller [Rabbi of Safed]. Jerusalem, [1914].
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
Category
Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,125
Including buyer's premium
Impressive collection of Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz's books, among the first editions which were printed in Jerusalem.
1-4. Divrei Yosef, by Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz, Halachah and astronomy pertaining to Eretz Israel. Jerusalem, (1843). Woodcut upon first title page of book.
Bound together with the book Tvu’ot Ha’aretz (which is the second section of Divrei Yosef) and with the books Totzot Ha’aretz and Ma’aseh Ha’aretz. Scientific and Halachic enquiry of the land of Israel. Jerusalem, 1845.
[8], 70, [6] leaves; [2] 156, [3] leaves; 52 leaves (five title pages). 15 cm. Very good condition. Cardboard binding with leather spine. Ex-Libris of David Yellin. Ancient owner signatures in Sephardic and Ashkenazi handwriting. (The young Shlomo Chazan, “Rabbi Shabtai Shimshon HaLevi from Brisk Lithuania”, “to the master Refael Aharon HaLevi”).
5. Divrei Yosef (Third and Fourth Sections), Jerusalem, (1861).
"Including Pri Tvu’a, Pardes, responsa, explanations and various matters of wisdom which people of all levels can benefit from". Corrections and additions to the book Tvu’ot Ha’aretz which was published in 1845. Illustrations on page 7.
[7], 247, [1] leaf. 15 cm. Good-fair condition. Worn and detached pages. Original worn binding.
6. Divrei Yosef (Third and Fourth Sections – Beginning of Second Section). Responsum. Jerusalem, 1862
[4], 170, [1] leaf. 15 cm. Very good condition. Cardboard binding with leather spine.
The Kabbalist rabbi and researcher, Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz , was born in Germany in 1805, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1833, and passed away in 1865. Until this very day his books are fundamental for discussions in matters of the Holy Land, both in the Halachic and scientific-historical realms.
Rare collection. S. HaLevi: 17, 31, 58, 62.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
1-4. Divrei Yosef, by Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz, Halachah and astronomy pertaining to Eretz Israel. Jerusalem, (1843). Woodcut upon first title page of book.
Bound together with the book Tvu’ot Ha’aretz (which is the second section of Divrei Yosef) and with the books Totzot Ha’aretz and Ma’aseh Ha’aretz. Scientific and Halachic enquiry of the land of Israel. Jerusalem, 1845.
[8], 70, [6] leaves; [2] 156, [3] leaves; 52 leaves (five title pages). 15 cm. Very good condition. Cardboard binding with leather spine. Ex-Libris of David Yellin. Ancient owner signatures in Sephardic and Ashkenazi handwriting. (The young Shlomo Chazan, “Rabbi Shabtai Shimshon HaLevi from Brisk Lithuania”, “to the master Refael Aharon HaLevi”).
5. Divrei Yosef (Third and Fourth Sections), Jerusalem, (1861).
"Including Pri Tvu’a, Pardes, responsa, explanations and various matters of wisdom which people of all levels can benefit from". Corrections and additions to the book Tvu’ot Ha’aretz which was published in 1845. Illustrations on page 7.
[7], 247, [1] leaf. 15 cm. Good-fair condition. Worn and detached pages. Original worn binding.
6. Divrei Yosef (Third and Fourth Sections – Beginning of Second Section). Responsum. Jerusalem, 1862
[4], 170, [1] leaf. 15 cm. Very good condition. Cardboard binding with leather spine.
The Kabbalist rabbi and researcher, Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz , was born in Germany in 1805, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1833, and passed away in 1865. Until this very day his books are fundamental for discussions in matters of the Holy Land, both in the Halachic and scientific-historical realms.
Rare collection. S. HaLevi: 17, 31, 58, 62.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
Category
Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
Catalogue
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $800
Unsold
Das Heilige Land [The Holy Land], German translation of the book Tvu’ot Ha’aretz, research pertaining to the Land of Israel, by Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz. Frankfurt am Main, 1852.
A portrait illustration of Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz appears facing the title page. A folding plate with an illustration of the landscape of the Old City appears at the end of the book in lithographic print.
For additional information about Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz, see previous item,
XIX, 452, 20 pages. 21.5 cm. Size of plate: 32.5X21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and stained leaves.
A portrait illustration of Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz appears facing the title page. A folding plate with an illustration of the landscape of the Old City appears at the end of the book in lithographic print.
For additional information about Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz, see previous item,
XIX, 452, 20 pages. 21.5 cm. Size of plate: 32.5X21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and stained leaves.
Category
Books printed in Eretz Israel and Jerusalem (Including books about Eretz Israel)
Catalogue