Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $125
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Sha’ar Ha-Shamayim on Nature, Astronomy and Theology. “Beautifully printed with new letters, here in Jerusalem”. [Print location forged. The book was apparently printed in Lemberg c. 1870]. Title page shows drawing of the Temple site.
[48] leaves. 21 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, tears on the title page, undamaged text. Rebound.
The forged caption “Printed in Jerusalem” doesn’t appear on all copies – see Bibliography Institute CD, record 0301300.
[48] leaves. 21 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, tears on the title page, undamaged text. Rebound.
The forged caption “Printed in Jerusalem” doesn’t appear on all copies – see Bibliography Institute CD, record 0301300.
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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
Sold for: $325
Including buyer's premium
Edut Be-Yehosef, on the miracles Hashem performed for the Jews in 1762, by Rabbi Yosef Sofer of Safed. [Frankfurt a. d. Oder], [1763]. First edition.
A description of Rabbi Yosef Sofer’s journeys in the Land of Israel, his life there, the holy sites and the earthquake which shook Safed and Galilee in 1762.
Rabbi Yosef Sofer emigrated to Eretz Israel in 1760 and passed away in Peki'in. His book is one of the historical references for the study of the Land of Israel through the 18th century and was printed in several editions, some of which are scientific.
[8] leaves, 15 cm. Good condition. Printed on greenish paper. Stains and tears on the last leaves’ edges. Caption on the last leaf’s margin. Rebound.
A description of Rabbi Yosef Sofer’s journeys in the Land of Israel, his life there, the holy sites and the earthquake which shook Safed and Galilee in 1762.
Rabbi Yosef Sofer emigrated to Eretz Israel in 1760 and passed away in Peki'in. His book is one of the historical references for the study of the Land of Israel through the 18th century and was printed in several editions, some of which are scientific.
[8] leaves, 15 cm. Good condition. Printed on greenish paper. Stains and tears on the last leaves’ edges. Caption on the last leaf’s margin. Rebound.
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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: $200
Sold for: $300
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1. Shivchei Yerushalayim – locations of graves of the righteous, their biography and prayers recited when visiting the graves, by Rabbi Ya’akov Baruch. Livorno, [1785]. First edition. Signature of Rabbi “Achim” [Rabbi Avraham Chai Musafi – for additional information related to him see item 425]. Handwritten ownership notations by Rabbi Yitzchak Badhav [wise and famous Jerusalemite collector] as well as a gloss signed by him “Until here I have copied from the manuscript, Yitzchak Badhav” [part of the material printed in the book was in manuscript in Badhav's collection, see attached material].
2. Yechus HaAvot – description of graves of the patriarchs and prophets in Eretz Israel and abroad, including a translation into Yiddish. Vilna, [1856]. Stamps and ownership notations of Rabbi "Avraham Droshkowitz, Mashgiach of the Volozhin Yeshiva", as well as stamps of the Volozhin Yeshiva.
3. Hillula Raba DeTzadika – prayers for Lag Ba’omer and for the 7th of Adar, including dates of death anniversaries of the righteous, learning and prayers recited when visiting graves. Lvov, 1863. (First title page missing and only second title page appears in which the location of print cited: "Safed", is forged.
4. Hillula Rabba DeTzadika and Yohr Tzeiten [death anniversaries] of the righteous. [Lvov], [1863].
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
2. Yechus HaAvot – description of graves of the patriarchs and prophets in Eretz Israel and abroad, including a translation into Yiddish. Vilna, [1856]. Stamps and ownership notations of Rabbi "Avraham Droshkowitz, Mashgiach of the Volozhin Yeshiva", as well as stamps of the Volozhin Yeshiva.
3. Hillula Raba DeTzadika – prayers for Lag Ba’omer and for the 7th of Adar, including dates of death anniversaries of the righteous, learning and prayers recited when visiting graves. Lvov, 1863. (First title page missing and only second title page appears in which the location of print cited: "Safed", is forged.
4. Hillula Rabba DeTzadika and Yohr Tzeiten [death anniversaries] of the righteous. [Lvov], [1863].
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: $100
Unsold
1. Ha'Chinuch, a pedagogical paper for teachers and parents, third booklet. Jaffa, 1911.
2. Article Ha'Dibur Ha'Ivri, according to the Sages, by Rabbi Yonah Dov Blumberg. Jaffa, 1914. [Ink-stamp of Rabbi "Israel Sussel Dvorets"].
3. Sefer Bnei Asher, research concerning various matters, by Rabbi Ya'akov Goldman. Jaffa, 1924.
Size and condition varies.
2. Article Ha'Dibur Ha'Ivri, according to the Sages, by Rabbi Yonah Dov Blumberg. Jaffa, 1914. [Ink-stamp of Rabbi "Israel Sussel Dvorets"].
3. Sefer Bnei Asher, research concerning various matters, by Rabbi Ya'akov Goldman. Jaffa, 1924.
Size and condition varies.
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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: $213
Including buyer's premium
Two sets of Tehilim as customary in Sefard communities, Vienna, 1934, divided into thin volumes, 10 volumes in each set.
On the vorsatz leaves of all the volumes, there is a dedication for the elevation of the soul of a deceased woman from the Gabay family, year 1937.
Volumes 10 and 20 end with the “Yehi Ratzon” prayer to be recited after reading Tehilim, a prayer for the sick, Seder Pidyon Nefesh, a prayer to be recited over holy gravesites and relatives’ tombstones, and more.
20 numbered volumes, 12.5 cm, come in a tin box. Good condition. Slightly worn binding edges and box.
On the vorsatz leaves of all the volumes, there is a dedication for the elevation of the soul of a deceased woman from the Gabay family, year 1937.
Volumes 10 and 20 end with the “Yehi Ratzon” prayer to be recited after reading Tehilim, a prayer for the sick, Seder Pidyon Nefesh, a prayer to be recited over holy gravesites and relatives’ tombstones, and more.
20 numbered volumes, 12.5 cm, come in a tin box. Good condition. Slightly worn binding edges and box.
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Books printed in Austria
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
Beit Talmud, “Periodical on the Jewish Wisdom of the Scriptures, Mishna and Talmudic Interpretations, on Halachot, Hagadot and the Chronicles of the Jewish People and their Sages”, published monthly, edited by Izik Hirsch Weiss and Rabbi Meir Ish Shalom, teachers in the Beit Midrash of Wien. Wien, [1881-1885].
Researches on the Chronicles of the Jewish People and their Literature, Talmudic Rules, Talmudic commentaries and Midrashim, researches on the scriptures, scriptures grammar, Mishna and more. [Full title version from the cover’s title page enclosed to the beginning of the third volume].
About the editor: Izik Hirsh Weiss was among the leaders of the Maskilim in his generation, see item 545.
396, 24; 396; 384; 384 pages. 20.5 cm. Sheets are in good condition, varying from volume to volume, fragile paper.
Inscriptions and ink-stamps.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
Researches on the Chronicles of the Jewish People and their Literature, Talmudic Rules, Talmudic commentaries and Midrashim, researches on the scriptures, scriptures grammar, Mishna and more. [Full title version from the cover’s title page enclosed to the beginning of the third volume].
About the editor: Izik Hirsh Weiss was among the leaders of the Maskilim in his generation, see item 545.
396, 24; 396; 384; 384 pages. 20.5 cm. Sheets are in good condition, varying from volume to volume, fragile paper.
Inscriptions and ink-stamps.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Books printed in Austria
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
Sefer HaMatzref, comments and enquiries in question and answer format, on Mikrah [Bible], Halachah, Aggadah, religion and wisdom, on rules of the Hebrew language and the Aramaic language. By Rabbi Moshe Konitz of Ofen. Part 1: Vienna, (1820). Part 2: Prague, 1857. With author's portrait.
In first volume handwritten signature of the author Rabbi “Shlomo Konitz and stamp of "Dr. Ad. Jellinek, Prediger In Wien" [Dr. Adolph Aharon Yelinek, 1821-1893].
The author, Rabbi Moshe Konitz (1834-1839). Rabbi in Ofen and Budapest, disciple of the Noda BiYehuda and Maharam Mintz. He was a controversial figure, being both a Rabbi great in Torah knowledge as well as an Enlightenist proficient in secular studies.
Part 1: [2], 93, [1] page. 24 cm. Very good condition. Original leather binding, repaired.
Part 2: Portrait, 94, [2] pages. 24 cm. Good condition, few stains and detached leaves. Original binding, somewhat worn.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
In first volume handwritten signature of the author Rabbi “Shlomo Konitz and stamp of "Dr. Ad. Jellinek, Prediger In Wien" [Dr. Adolph Aharon Yelinek, 1821-1893].
The author, Rabbi Moshe Konitz (1834-1839). Rabbi in Ofen and Budapest, disciple of the Noda BiYehuda and Maharam Mintz. He was a controversial figure, being both a Rabbi great in Torah knowledge as well as an Enlightenist proficient in secular studies.
Part 1: [2], 93, [1] page. 24 cm. Very good condition. Original leather binding, repaired.
Part 2: Portrait, 94, [2] pages. 24 cm. Good condition, few stains and detached leaves. Original binding, somewhat worn.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Books printed in Austria
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $350
Sold for: $450
Including buyer's premium
Rebb Schloime Klappzymbels… von Johann Aduard Sack. Lemberg, 1814.
"Rabbi Schloime Klappzymbels, an accurate description of the Lemberg Jewry at the time of the peace celebrations, dedicated to his faithful friend Rabbi Hersch Shmeckpüdele, as memento for the feeling of happiness during the event" [names are fictional].
Booklet written in Antique Galician-Yiddish in Latin letters. At the bottom of each page are notes in Gothic letters which translate special Jewish and Polish terms.
The booklet includes description of the visit of the Austrian Kaiser in Lemberg from the point of view of the Jewish residents, including a Thanksgiving prayer in the synagogue for the signing of the peace treaty, a parade of the Cheder children and the Melamed, Klezmers, kinds of food served, the Keter Tora which was presented to the Kaiser, exact naming of the squares and streets, Doctor Rapoport who donated a portrait of the Kaiser to the community etc.
The visit of Kaiser Franz I in Lemberg was held following the defeat of Napoleon and the re-dividing of Europe in the Paris agreement. Part of this agreement included annexation of parts of Galicia to Austria.
An important description of an historical event in the life of the Jewish community.
16 pages, 17 cm. Good condition, stains.
Rare.
"Rabbi Schloime Klappzymbels, an accurate description of the Lemberg Jewry at the time of the peace celebrations, dedicated to his faithful friend Rabbi Hersch Shmeckpüdele, as memento for the feeling of happiness during the event" [names are fictional].
Booklet written in Antique Galician-Yiddish in Latin letters. At the bottom of each page are notes in Gothic letters which translate special Jewish and Polish terms.
The booklet includes description of the visit of the Austrian Kaiser in Lemberg from the point of view of the Jewish residents, including a Thanksgiving prayer in the synagogue for the signing of the peace treaty, a parade of the Cheder children and the Melamed, Klezmers, kinds of food served, the Keter Tora which was presented to the Kaiser, exact naming of the squares and streets, Doctor Rapoport who donated a portrait of the Kaiser to the community etc.
The visit of Kaiser Franz I in Lemberg was held following the defeat of Napoleon and the re-dividing of Europe in the Paris agreement. Part of this agreement included annexation of parts of Galicia to Austria.
An important description of an historical event in the life of the Jewish community.
16 pages, 17 cm. Good condition, stains.
Rare.
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Books printed in Austria
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $300
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Reshima Fon Allerhand Sefarom, Welche By Anton Schmid, Buchdrucker in Vienne. [Vienna, 1815].
Single leaf listing 81 titles from Anton Schmid’s press (1765-1855), a Christian printer who employed several people related to the Haskala movement as editors and proof-readers in his press (their books appear on this list, on the side of the Bibles, Mishnayot, Tehilim and Machzorim printed by him), he was among the most prominent and active publishers of his time.
[4] Pages, 26.5 cm. Good condition. Wrinkles, stains and folding marks.
Single leaf listing 81 titles from Anton Schmid’s press (1765-1855), a Christian printer who employed several people related to the Haskala movement as editors and proof-readers in his press (their books appear on this list, on the side of the Bibles, Mishnayot, Tehilim and Machzorim printed by him), he was among the most prominent and active publishers of his time.
[4] Pages, 26.5 cm. Good condition. Wrinkles, stains and folding marks.
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Books printed in Austria
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $275
Including buyer's premium
1. Short list – Yosef Schlezinger, Book store and publishing house, Vienna. No year of print. Lists of 1247 books followed by Judaica objects. Fair condition.
2. Catalogue No. 74 – Hebraica and Judaica, old prints from before 1600, David Frankel. Vienna, no year of print. List of 166 books, some dated from before 1600. English, with Hebrew index. Good condition.
Varying sizes and condition.
2. Catalogue No. 74 – Hebraica and Judaica, old prints from before 1600, David Frankel. Vienna, no year of print. List of 166 books, some dated from before 1600. English, with Hebrew index. Good condition.
Varying sizes and condition.
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Books printed in Austria
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $2,500
Unsold
Introduction to the study of the Hebrew language without vowel symbols, by James P[atriot] Wilson. Philidelphia, 1812.
Selected excerpts from Bereshit, Yishayahu and Iyov, translated into English. Chart with Hebrew alphabet at beginning of book and a number of charts with verb conjugations, vowel symbols, and more.
First book printed in Philadelphia with Hebrew writing.
275, [1] page, 21 cm. Good condition. Original leather binding. Ex-Libris and embossed stamp. Stains. Minor damage to binding and margins of a number of leaves.
Goldman 175, not mentioned in Singerman.
Selected excerpts from Bereshit, Yishayahu and Iyov, translated into English. Chart with Hebrew alphabet at beginning of book and a number of charts with verb conjugations, vowel symbols, and more.
First book printed in Philadelphia with Hebrew writing.
275, [1] page, 21 cm. Good condition. Original leather binding. Ex-Libris and embossed stamp. Stains. Minor damage to binding and margins of a number of leaves.
Goldman 175, not mentioned in Singerman.
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Books Printed in USA and UK
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
Unsold
1. Milchama BeShalom, “Polemic between two friends, Jew and Christian, in matters of religion”, by Avraham Leib Binyaminzahn. New York [1898]. Approbation by Rabbi Ya’akov Yazef, chief rabbi of Newark [disciple of Rabbi Yisrael of Salant, who served as first and last chief rabbi of New York].
2. Doresh Reshumot HaAgada, collection of articles in various matters [The third: Aven VeAvon BeAven-Gilyon], by Rabbi Nechemia Shmuel Liebowitz. New York, 1893.
Various sizes. Very good condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
2. Doresh Reshumot HaAgada, collection of articles in various matters [The third: Aven VeAvon BeAven-Gilyon], by Rabbi Nechemia Shmuel Liebowitz. New York, 1893.
Various sizes. Very good condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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