Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
1. Pri Kodesh, literal explanations and articles… rules and facts, by Rabbi Tzemach Levi. Tunisia, [1891].
2. Shirei Zimra, by Rabbi Yosef Salama. Tunisia, [1905]. Hebrew and Arabic in Hebrew letters.
3. Ayelet HaShachar, homiletics by Rabbi Shmuel Taieb. Tunisia, [1911].
4. VaYa'amod Pinchas, [Psalms] with compilation of nice commentaries, by Rabbi Pinchas Rachamim Chadad. Tunisia, [1917]. Owners' signatures.
5. Benei Eliyahu and Zichron Eliyahu, The Book of Kohelet translated and explained in Arabic and French, with 11 commentaries. Constantinople (Algeria), [Tunisia, 1927].
6. Tikun HaKlali for the days of Shovavim, by Rabbi Yitzchak Alfia. Tunisia, [1938].
7. Divrei HaBrit, novella on the Torah weekly portions, by Rabbi Avraham Alush. Djerba, 1913. (Stamps, owners' inscriptions on second leaf).
8-9. Ma'ase Beit Din, by Rabbi Kalfon Moshe Cohen. [Djerba, 1915]. Printed without title page. Responsa of Tunisia rabbis to questions of Djerba rabbis. Bound with: B'Yad Moshe, compilation of glosses and notes, halachot and responsa, agadot and homiletics, by Rabbi Zaken Moshe Mazuz. [Djerba, 1915]. Printed without title page.
10. Yosef Chen, homiletics and laws, by Rabbi Yosef Rubin. Tripoli, 1928. Hebrew and Arabic in Hebrew letters.
Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
2. Shirei Zimra, by Rabbi Yosef Salama. Tunisia, [1905]. Hebrew and Arabic in Hebrew letters.
3. Ayelet HaShachar, homiletics by Rabbi Shmuel Taieb. Tunisia, [1911].
4. VaYa'amod Pinchas, [Psalms] with compilation of nice commentaries, by Rabbi Pinchas Rachamim Chadad. Tunisia, [1917]. Owners' signatures.
5. Benei Eliyahu and Zichron Eliyahu, The Book of Kohelet translated and explained in Arabic and French, with 11 commentaries. Constantinople (Algeria), [Tunisia, 1927].
6. Tikun HaKlali for the days of Shovavim, by Rabbi Yitzchak Alfia. Tunisia, [1938].
7. Divrei HaBrit, novella on the Torah weekly portions, by Rabbi Avraham Alush. Djerba, 1913. (Stamps, owners' inscriptions on second leaf).
8-9. Ma'ase Beit Din, by Rabbi Kalfon Moshe Cohen. [Djerba, 1915]. Printed without title page. Responsa of Tunisia rabbis to questions of Djerba rabbis. Bound with: B'Yad Moshe, compilation of glosses and notes, halachot and responsa, agadot and homiletics, by Rabbi Zaken Moshe Mazuz. [Djerba, 1915]. Printed without title page.
10. Yosef Chen, homiletics and laws, by Rabbi Yosef Rubin. Tripoli, 1928. Hebrew and Arabic in Hebrew letters.
Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $750
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
1. Sefer HaYashar. Calcutta, [1843]. Moth damage on some leaves.
2. Josephus by Yosef Ben Gurion HaCohen. Calcutta, [1841-1842]. Owners' signatures "David Tzalach". Moth damage.
4. Sefer HaPizmonim, by Rabbi Elazar Araki. Calcutta, 1842. Piyutim and poems. Including piyutim by Rabbi Yisrael Nagara and Rabbi Shalom Shabazi.
5. Sefer HaPizmonim, by Rabbi Elazar Araki. Calcutta, [1856].
6. Tefilat Beit Almin, according to version used in Hebron. [Calcutta, 1851]. Printed without title page. Prayer for cemetery with additions for days preceding Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur. (Owners' signatures and list of dead).
7. Chanukat HaBayit L'David, about Chanukah, by Rabbi Shlomo Tawina. Calcutta, [1885]. On back of title page author's dedication printed and handwritten.
8. Pirsumei Nissa, blessings and laws for Chanukah, with Arabic translation in Hebrew letters, by Rabbi Shlomo Tawina. Calcutta, [1887]. Includes 4 leaves at the end with Sipur Ness Chanukah (the story of the miracle of Chanukah) in Arabic with Hebrew letters (not found in all copies).
9. Midrash Eliyahu, homiletic on the death of Rabbi Eliyahu David Yosef Ezra, by Rabbi Shlomo Tawina. Calcutta, 1888.
10. Megillat Ruth with Arabic translation customary in Baghdad and cities in India, with commentary Choter Yishai by Rabbi Shlomo Tawina. Calcutta, [1889].
11. Igeret Purim, the story of the miracle of Purim in Arabic translation with Hebrew letters, by Rabbi Shlomo Tawina. Calcutta, [1889].
Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
2. Josephus by Yosef Ben Gurion HaCohen. Calcutta, [1841-1842]. Owners' signatures "David Tzalach". Moth damage.
4. Sefer HaPizmonim, by Rabbi Elazar Araki. Calcutta, 1842. Piyutim and poems. Including piyutim by Rabbi Yisrael Nagara and Rabbi Shalom Shabazi.
5. Sefer HaPizmonim, by Rabbi Elazar Araki. Calcutta, [1856].
6. Tefilat Beit Almin, according to version used in Hebron. [Calcutta, 1851]. Printed without title page. Prayer for cemetery with additions for days preceding Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur. (Owners' signatures and list of dead).
7. Chanukat HaBayit L'David, about Chanukah, by Rabbi Shlomo Tawina. Calcutta, [1885]. On back of title page author's dedication printed and handwritten.
8. Pirsumei Nissa, blessings and laws for Chanukah, with Arabic translation in Hebrew letters, by Rabbi Shlomo Tawina. Calcutta, [1887]. Includes 4 leaves at the end with Sipur Ness Chanukah (the story of the miracle of Chanukah) in Arabic with Hebrew letters (not found in all copies).
9. Midrash Eliyahu, homiletic on the death of Rabbi Eliyahu David Yosef Ezra, by Rabbi Shlomo Tawina. Calcutta, 1888.
10. Megillat Ruth with Arabic translation customary in Baghdad and cities in India, with commentary Choter Yishai by Rabbi Shlomo Tawina. Calcutta, [1889].
11. Igeret Purim, the story of the miracle of Purim in Arabic translation with Hebrew letters, by Rabbi Shlomo Tawina. Calcutta, [1889].
Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $750
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
1. Chayei Avraham, halachot and customs, by Rabbi Avraham Chalfon. Calcutta, 1844. (Blue paper).
2. Yemin Moshe, laws of Shechita, by Rabbi Yosef Karo, with Rama's glosses. Calcutta, 1844. The section "Zikaron Livnei Yisrael" was bound separately, see below. Without the section "Shochatei HaYeladim". Owners' signatures.
3. Zikaron Livnei Yisrael, laws of Shechita, by Rabbi Avraham Mizrachi. Calcutta, 1844.
4. Sha'arei Kedusha, laws of Shechita and Treifot, by Rabbi Yichye Tzalach. Calcutta, [1851].
5. Zevach Todah, explanation of laws of Shechita and Treifot by Rabbi Yosef Karo, with Rama's glosses. Calcutta, [1851-1852]. (On back of title page: inscriptions in Yemenite handwriting).
6. Yimalet Nafsho, words of ethics and manner of fulfilling mitzvoth, by Rabbi Avraham Shalom Chamawe. Calcutta, [1884].
Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
2. Yemin Moshe, laws of Shechita, by Rabbi Yosef Karo, with Rama's glosses. Calcutta, 1844. The section "Zikaron Livnei Yisrael" was bound separately, see below. Without the section "Shochatei HaYeladim". Owners' signatures.
3. Zikaron Livnei Yisrael, laws of Shechita, by Rabbi Avraham Mizrachi. Calcutta, 1844.
4. Sha'arei Kedusha, laws of Shechita and Treifot, by Rabbi Yichye Tzalach. Calcutta, [1851].
5. Zevach Todah, explanation of laws of Shechita and Treifot by Rabbi Yosef Karo, with Rama's glosses. Calcutta, [1851-1852]. (On back of title page: inscriptions in Yemenite handwriting).
6. Yimalet Nafsho, words of ethics and manner of fulfilling mitzvoth, by Rabbi Avraham Shalom Chamawe. Calcutta, [1884].
Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $600
Unsold
1. Sefer HaPizmonim, by Rabbi Elazar Araki. Bombay, [1856]. Songs and piyutim, without vowels, and hakafot for Simchat Torah. (Lithographic printing on white and blue paper. Owners' signatures).
2. Shvachot Shel Kol HaShana (Praises for the Whole Year), by Rabbi Elazar Araki. Bombay, 1887. Bakashot, piyutim and songs for Shabbat Kodesh, Shirei Chidot, Bakashot for Rosh HaShana and songs. (2 missing leaves, photocopied).
3. Pizmonim L'Simchat Torah according to Baghdad custom. Bombay, 1912.
4. Zimrei Yisrael, including songs and praise… songs of hope and pizmonim and hakafot for Simchat Torah. Bombay, [1933].
Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
2. Shvachot Shel Kol HaShana (Praises for the Whole Year), by Rabbi Elazar Araki. Bombay, 1887. Bakashot, piyutim and songs for Shabbat Kodesh, Shirei Chidot, Bakashot for Rosh HaShana and songs. (2 missing leaves, photocopied).
3. Pizmonim L'Simchat Torah according to Baghdad custom. Bombay, 1912.
4. Zimrei Yisrael, including songs and praise… songs of hope and pizmonim and hakafot for Simchat Torah. Bombay, [1933].
Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $600
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
1. Megilat Esther. [Bombay, 1886]. Hebrew and Marathi one page opposite another.
2. Maftirot Hashana. Bombay, 1887.
3. Hadi Ktzat Yosef HaTzadik. Bombay, 1887. Arabic in Hebrew letters.
4. Kol Koreh. Rabbi Yehuda Alkalai. Bombay, 1887. With Arabic translation.
5. Eichah Bil Arabi (according to Baghdad and Indian cities’ custom). Bombay, 1889. Megilat Eichah in Arabic in Hebrew letters, translation differs from Rabbi Se’adya Gaon’s translation. Many corrections in Oriental handwriting.
6. Shir HaShirim, with Targum Yonatan (Aramaic) and Arabic translation in Hebrew letters. Bombay, 1894.
7. [Dikduk], Sefer Dikduk L’Safa Ha’Ivrit (Hebrew Grammar Book), written in Indian dialect. [Bombay, 1920's? no note of year of printing. Rare, biographically unknown].
Varied size and condition. Some books have owners’ signatures.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
Rare. Some of the books are bibliographically unknown.
2. Maftirot Hashana. Bombay, 1887.
3. Hadi Ktzat Yosef HaTzadik. Bombay, 1887. Arabic in Hebrew letters.
4. Kol Koreh. Rabbi Yehuda Alkalai. Bombay, 1887. With Arabic translation.
5. Eichah Bil Arabi (according to Baghdad and Indian cities’ custom). Bombay, 1889. Megilat Eichah in Arabic in Hebrew letters, translation differs from Rabbi Se’adya Gaon’s translation. Many corrections in Oriental handwriting.
6. Shir HaShirim, with Targum Yonatan (Aramaic) and Arabic translation in Hebrew letters. Bombay, 1894.
7. [Dikduk], Sefer Dikduk L’Safa Ha’Ivrit (Hebrew Grammar Book), written in Indian dialect. [Bombay, 1920's? no note of year of printing. Rare, biographically unknown].
Varied size and condition. Some books have owners’ signatures.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
Rare. Some of the books are bibliographically unknown.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $500
Unsold
1. Ma'aseh Nissim , Part II, prayer book following the customs of the Sephardic communities, for all Sabbaths of the year, with translation into Jewish-Arabic. Bombay, 1888. [Page of approbations at the beginning is missing ?].
2. Zichron LeTovah, Prayers for Rosh Hashanah. Bombay, 1899. [Handwritten page inside book containing the prayer "El Male Rachamim"].
3. Seder T'filat HeChadash, prayer book following the customs of the Sephardic communities, with translation into the Marathi language. Bombay, 1934. [Hebrew and Marathi on facing pages].
Varying state and size.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
2. Zichron LeTovah, Prayers for Rosh Hashanah. Bombay, 1899. [Handwritten page inside book containing the prayer "El Male Rachamim"].
3. Seder T'filat HeChadash, prayer book following the customs of the Sephardic communities, with translation into the Marathi language. Bombay, 1934. [Hebrew and Marathi on facing pages].
Varying state and size.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $600
Sold for: $750
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1. Seder Hatarat Nedarim according to Baghdad custom. Bombay, 1885.
2. [Kol Techina V'Seder Vidui HaGadol]. [Bombay, 1885]. Prayers and piyutim for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Title page missing.
3. Kol Techina V'Seder Vidui HaGadol, according to Baghdad custom. Bombay, 1891.
4. Selichot with Hatarat Nedarim and Tashlich. Bombay, [1891]. Title page in Hebrew, English and Marathi. The inside of the book in Hebrew and Marathi, one page opposite another.
5. Seder Tfilat Beit Almin V’Seder Tevila. Bombay, 1888.
6. Seder Techinat Ya’akov V’Seder Vidui HaGadol according to Baghdad custom, with English translation. Bombay, 1907. Hebrew and English, one page opposite another.
7. Seder Selichot Im Hatarat Nedarim. Bombay, 1935. Title page in Hebrew, English and Martahi. Inside of book in Hebrew and Marathi, one page opposite another.
8. Selichot Im Hatarat Nedarim, compiled by Rabbi Shimon Ya’akov Kharilker. Bombay, 1935.
9. Seder Techinat Yisrael for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Bombay, [1933]. Title page in Marathi.
Varied size and condition. Owners’ signatures on some of the books.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
Rare. Some of the books are bibliographically unknown.
2. [Kol Techina V'Seder Vidui HaGadol]. [Bombay, 1885]. Prayers and piyutim for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Title page missing.
3. Kol Techina V'Seder Vidui HaGadol, according to Baghdad custom. Bombay, 1891.
4. Selichot with Hatarat Nedarim and Tashlich. Bombay, [1891]. Title page in Hebrew, English and Marathi. The inside of the book in Hebrew and Marathi, one page opposite another.
5. Seder Tfilat Beit Almin V’Seder Tevila. Bombay, 1888.
6. Seder Techinat Ya’akov V’Seder Vidui HaGadol according to Baghdad custom, with English translation. Bombay, 1907. Hebrew and English, one page opposite another.
7. Seder Selichot Im Hatarat Nedarim. Bombay, 1935. Title page in Hebrew, English and Martahi. Inside of book in Hebrew and Marathi, one page opposite another.
8. Selichot Im Hatarat Nedarim, compiled by Rabbi Shimon Ya’akov Kharilker. Bombay, 1935.
9. Seder Techinat Yisrael for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Bombay, [1933]. Title page in Marathi.
Varied size and condition. Owners’ signatures on some of the books.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
Rare. Some of the books are bibliographically unknown.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $300
Sold for: $475
Including buyer's premium
Booklets of liturgical poems (piyutim) according to custom of the Cochin Jews of India. Lithograph print. Parur (India), 1949.
1. Pizmonim L'Seder B'Leil Pesach. Including poems: Atah Ga'altah, Shlach LeCholim and Simchu Emunai.
2. Pizmonim L'Omram Achar Kriat HaMegilla B'Purim. Including poems: Elohah DeBashamayim and Ashir Shirim.
3. Pizmonim L'Moadim, to be recited before Atah Har'etah. Including poems: Gavru Chasdei H-shem and Lev Er BeShigyono.
3 Booklets. 17 cm. Good condition. Light stains, folds and creases.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
1. Pizmonim L'Seder B'Leil Pesach. Including poems: Atah Ga'altah, Shlach LeCholim and Simchu Emunai.
2. Pizmonim L'Omram Achar Kriat HaMegilla B'Purim. Including poems: Elohah DeBashamayim and Ashir Shirim.
3. Pizmonim L'Moadim, to be recited before Atah Har'etah. Including poems: Gavru Chasdei H-shem and Lev Er BeShigyono.
3 Booklets. 17 cm. Good condition. Light stains, folds and creases.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $220
Sold for: $350
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Six books printed in Teheran:
1. Derech Chaim, Rabbi Chaim Eliyahu Moreh. Teheran, 1919-1921. 13 basic tenets of faith, a summary of Jewish history, etc. Jewish Persian in Hebrew letters. At the end: Hebrew poems by the author. Owner's inscription in Hebrew and Persian.
2. Ta'arichga Genbash Zionit [History of the Zionist Movement], by M. Azizella'a Na'im (Aziz Ella Na'im, President of the Central Committee of the Zionist Union in Persia). Teheran, 1920. Jewish-Persian, in Hebrew letters.
3. Siddur Mincha V'Arvit L'Yemei Chol [Prayerbook of Afternoon and Evening Weekday Services], published by Otzar HaTorah and Joint Iran. Teheran, 1955. Stereotype printing of parts of siddur.
4. Seder Tiferet Adirim, a collection of prayers. Teheran, 1955. title-cover and two additional title pages. (Missing pgs. 5-32).
5. Siddur Mincha V'Arvit L'Yemei Shabbat V'Chol (Prayer book of Afternoon and Evening Services for Weekdays and Shabbat), published by Otzar HaTorah – Iran. Teheran, 1969.
6. Megillat Esther. Printed by the Otzar HaTorah Management in Iran. [Teheran, c. 1970]. Stereotype printing. On back cover Persian inscription.
Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
1. Derech Chaim, Rabbi Chaim Eliyahu Moreh. Teheran, 1919-1921. 13 basic tenets of faith, a summary of Jewish history, etc. Jewish Persian in Hebrew letters. At the end: Hebrew poems by the author. Owner's inscription in Hebrew and Persian.
2. Ta'arichga Genbash Zionit [History of the Zionist Movement], by M. Azizella'a Na'im (Aziz Ella Na'im, President of the Central Committee of the Zionist Union in Persia). Teheran, 1920. Jewish-Persian, in Hebrew letters.
3. Siddur Mincha V'Arvit L'Yemei Chol [Prayerbook of Afternoon and Evening Weekday Services], published by Otzar HaTorah and Joint Iran. Teheran, 1955. Stereotype printing of parts of siddur.
4. Seder Tiferet Adirim, a collection of prayers. Teheran, 1955. title-cover and two additional title pages. (Missing pgs. 5-32).
5. Siddur Mincha V'Arvit L'Yemei Shabbat V'Chol (Prayer book of Afternoon and Evening Services for Weekdays and Shabbat), published by Otzar HaTorah – Iran. Teheran, 1969.
6. Megillat Esther. Printed by the Otzar HaTorah Management in Iran. [Teheran, c. 1970]. Stereotype printing. On back cover Persian inscription.
Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
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1. Zemirot Yisrael. Jerusalem, [1929]. 181 piyutim, zemirot, songs and praise for Shabbat, Passover, Shavuot, Succoth, Rosh Chodesh and circumcision, for Aden and Yemenite communities. Printed according to Aden 1891 edition, with many additions. Some of the piyutim are in Arabic in Hebrew letters.
2. Chafetz Chaim, explanation… by Rabbi Yechia son of Rabbi Shalom Korach… on songs that composed… Rabbi Shalom Shabazi. [Tel Aviv-Jerusalem, 1932]. Some of the piyutim are written in Arabic in Hebrew letters. (Cover missing).
3. Sefer HaShirim by Rabbi Shalom Shabazi. Jerusalem, 1953. Contains about 300 songs, most in Arabic in Hebrew letters. (Tears and missing text in several leaves).
Three books printed in long and narrow format. Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
2. Chafetz Chaim, explanation… by Rabbi Yechia son of Rabbi Shalom Korach… on songs that composed… Rabbi Shalom Shabazi. [Tel Aviv-Jerusalem, 1932]. Some of the piyutim are written in Arabic in Hebrew letters. (Cover missing).
3. Sefer HaShirim by Rabbi Shalom Shabazi. Jerusalem, 1953. Contains about 300 songs, most in Arabic in Hebrew letters. (Tears and missing text in several leaves).
Three books printed in long and narrow format. Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $150
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Pizmonim for Simchat Torah, as customary in Baghdad. Shanghai, (1935). Small-scale stereotype printing of Bombay edition, 1885 and 1912.
[1 additional title page printed upon cover], 29 pages, [1 back cover]. 13 cm. Very good condition, cardboard binding (original). Ownership stamps in foreign language.
[1 additional title page printed upon cover], 29 pages, [1 back cover]. 13 cm. Very good condition, cardboard binding (original). Ownership stamps in foreign language.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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A collection of books printed in Shanghai by Holocaust refugees from Poland that escaped to Japan through Lithuania and Russia in the trans-Siberian train. The Japanese government deported them to Shanghai, China.
1. Pri Ha'aretz, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk, Published by "Mefitzei Or" publishing committee, Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva, Shanghai, 1946.
2. Kol Simcha, by Rebbe Simcha Bunim of Peshischa. Published by "Mefitzei Or" publishing committee, Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva, Shanghai, 1946.
3-8. Der Torah Kvall (Springs of Torah), Rabbi Alexander Zusha Friedman. 6 parts: Genesis-Deuteronomy, Passover. Published by Agudat Yisrael of Polish exiles, Shanghai, 1946
Stereotype edition of the Warsaw printing (with the approbation of Rabbi Menachem Zemba [!], with the addition of a page of commemoration on the author that was killed, "by the wild Hitlerites, during the terrible massacre of the Warsaw Ghetto in 1943"). Bibliographically unknown edition.
Four volumes, c. 22.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, many moth damages. New fabric covers.
1. Pri Ha'aretz, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk, Published by "Mefitzei Or" publishing committee, Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva, Shanghai, 1946.
2. Kol Simcha, by Rebbe Simcha Bunim of Peshischa. Published by "Mefitzei Or" publishing committee, Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva, Shanghai, 1946.
3-8. Der Torah Kvall (Springs of Torah), Rabbi Alexander Zusha Friedman. 6 parts: Genesis-Deuteronomy, Passover. Published by Agudat Yisrael of Polish exiles, Shanghai, 1946
Stereotype edition of the Warsaw printing (with the approbation of Rabbi Menachem Zemba [!], with the addition of a page of commemoration on the author that was killed, "by the wild Hitlerites, during the terrible massacre of the Warsaw Ghetto in 1943"). Bibliographically unknown edition.
Four volumes, c. 22.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, many moth damages. New fabric covers.
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