Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
Including buyer's premium
Two prayer leaflets published by the Office of the Chief Rabbi of Britain during the peak of World War II.
1. “Prayer and plea for the salvation of our troops”, Special prayer for Sunday, May 26, 1940. London, 1940.
2. Prayer for the success of the warriors and the royal family. London, 1940.
Hebrew and English, pages facing each other.
[4] + [4] pages. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks and creases. Slight tears.
1. “Prayer and plea for the salvation of our troops”, Special prayer for Sunday, May 26, 1940. London, 1940.
2. Prayer for the success of the warriors and the royal family. London, 1940.
Hebrew and English, pages facing each other.
[4] + [4] pages. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks and creases. Slight tears.
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![The Ten Commandments and Thirteen Principles of Faith. London, [c. 1870].
Miniature pamphlet of the Ten Commandments and Thir](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale12-public/554.jpg "The Ten Commandments – London, 1870")
Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
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The Ten Commandments and Thirteen Principles of Faith. London, [c. 1870].
Miniature pamphlet of the Ten Commandments and Thirteen Principles of Faith.
Hebrew and English, pages facing each other.
8, [2]-8 pages. 9.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Detached leaves and tears in stapled areas.
Miniature pamphlet of the Ten Commandments and Thirteen Principles of Faith.
Hebrew and English, pages facing each other.
8, [2]-8 pages. 9.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Detached leaves and tears in stapled areas.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $220
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
1. "Achei Bnei Ami" – Announcement printed in Hebrew and English on behalf of establishing a hospital. [London 1836]. The announcement was folded and mailed to Sir Moshe Montefiore.
2. "B'Shivtei Yisrael Hoda'ati Ne'emana… " an announcement of the sale [auction?] of a Sefer Torah written by the Mekubal Rabbi Menachem Azarya Figo, author of Gidulei Teruma, c. 180 years earlier (see Shem HaGedolim of the Chida, Entry Rabbi Azarya Figo, on this Sefer Torah). [London, 1829]. Hebrew and English. [Stamped by Rabbi Yoseph Yisrael HaLevi Printing Press– an emissary from Jerusalem to Europe – See: Ya'ari, Sheluchei Eretz Yisrael, page 715].
3-4. Prayer for undertakers "before they begin the treatment of the dead". [London]. 2 copies.
5. Single leaf – Prayer before studying Torah. Hebrew and English. [London].
Varied size and condition.
2. "B'Shivtei Yisrael Hoda'ati Ne'emana… " an announcement of the sale [auction?] of a Sefer Torah written by the Mekubal Rabbi Menachem Azarya Figo, author of Gidulei Teruma, c. 180 years earlier (see Shem HaGedolim of the Chida, Entry Rabbi Azarya Figo, on this Sefer Torah). [London, 1829]. Hebrew and English. [Stamped by Rabbi Yoseph Yisrael HaLevi Printing Press– an emissary from Jerusalem to Europe – See: Ya'ari, Sheluchei Eretz Yisrael, page 715].
3-4. Prayer for undertakers "before they begin the treatment of the dead". [London]. 2 copies.
5. Single leaf – Prayer before studying Torah. Hebrew and English. [London].
Varied size and condition.
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![Yeven Metzula, tells of the decrees and wars in Russia, Lithuania and Poland, by Rabbi Natan Neta Hanover. Venice. [1653], Vi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale12-public/556.jpg "Yeven Metzula – Venice, 1653 – First edition")
Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,625
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Yeven Metzula, tells of the decrees and wars in Russia, Lithuania and Poland, by Rabbi Natan Neta Hanover. Venice. [1653], Vindramina Printing Press.
An important chronicle of the history of the decrees of Tach and Tat (1648-1649) and the wars in Russia, Lithuania and Poland and the Tatar and Cossack Revolt led by Bogdan Chmielnitzki.
Rabbi Natan Neta Hanover (Otzar HaRabbanim 16425), a gaon and mekubal, Rabbi in Zaslov, Livorno, Iasi and other places. He saw with his own eyes the destruction of communities in the years 1648 and 1649 and documented the history in this booklet, which is one of the primary sources of the history of that period. Author of Sha'arei Tzion and Safa Berura.
On the last page, a lamentation by the proofreader Ya'akov ben Naftali "of Gnesen near Posen", begins with the words: "Friends Community of Holy and Blessed People".
Erased owners' inscriptions on title page. Library stamps.
12 pages, 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to margins of some pages. Simple paper cover. Very rare.
An important chronicle of the history of the decrees of Tach and Tat (1648-1649) and the wars in Russia, Lithuania and Poland and the Tatar and Cossack Revolt led by Bogdan Chmielnitzki.
Rabbi Natan Neta Hanover (Otzar HaRabbanim 16425), a gaon and mekubal, Rabbi in Zaslov, Livorno, Iasi and other places. He saw with his own eyes the destruction of communities in the years 1648 and 1649 and documented the history in this booklet, which is one of the primary sources of the history of that period. Author of Sha'arei Tzion and Safa Berura.
On the last page, a lamentation by the proofreader Ya'akov ben Naftali "of Gnesen near Posen", begins with the words: "Friends Community of Holy and Blessed People".
Erased owners' inscriptions on title page. Library stamps.
12 pages, 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to margins of some pages. Simple paper cover. Very rare.
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History, Biographis and Various
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![Kore Ha-Dorot, genealogic chain from the sealing of the Talmud to the author’s time [1677], Rabbi David Conforti. Venice, [17](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale12-public/557.jpg "Kore Ha-Dorot – Venice, 1746")
Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $280
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Kore Ha-Dorot, genealogic chain from the sealing of the Talmud to the author’s time [1677], Rabbi David Conforti. Venice, [1746]. First edition.
This book is among the most important references in the historical study of Israel’s Torah scholars in general and of the Eastern sages in particular. The book was printed anonymously and some mistakenly credited it to Rabbi David Ashkenazi from Jerusalem, who brought it to print. The original name [of the book] is “Masoret Kabbalat Ha-Torah”, and the present name was given by Rabbi David Ashkenazi, who brought the manuscript from Egypt or Jerusalem to Europe.
The author, Rabbi David Conforti (1618-1690, Otzar Ha-Rabbanim 5001) was a Rabbi, a Posek and was well versed in Rabbinical history. Was among Jerusalem’s rabbis in 1661 and a Rabbinical Judge in Egypt in 1671.
52 leaves, 19 cm. Light, high quality paper. Good condition. Light moth damage. Stains. Plain cardboard binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
This book is among the most important references in the historical study of Israel’s Torah scholars in general and of the Eastern sages in particular. The book was printed anonymously and some mistakenly credited it to Rabbi David Ashkenazi from Jerusalem, who brought it to print. The original name [of the book] is “Masoret Kabbalat Ha-Torah”, and the present name was given by Rabbi David Ashkenazi, who brought the manuscript from Egypt or Jerusalem to Europe.
The author, Rabbi David Conforti (1618-1690, Otzar Ha-Rabbanim 5001) was a Rabbi, a Posek and was well versed in Rabbinical history. Was among Jerusalem’s rabbis in 1661 and a Rabbinical Judge in Egypt in 1671.
52 leaves, 19 cm. Light, high quality paper. Good condition. Light moth damage. Stains. Plain cardboard binding.
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: $175
Including buyer's premium
Shem Ha'Gedolim Me'Eretz Hagar (the history of Hungarian rabbis and their books), by Rabbi Pinchas Zelig HaCohen Shwartz. Part 1: Paks, 1914. Part 2: Mukachevo, 1914. Part 3: Kleinwardein (Kisvarda) 1915, Part 4: Kleinwardein 1918
[4], 126-[7] pages, [4], 129-136 pages; [8], 104 pages, [4 pages]; 20 pages. The four parts are bound together, 23 cm. Good condition. Simple cardboard covers.
Many differences between the copies of these books exist; see Bibliography Institute CD, Listing 0168816
[4], 126-[7] pages, [4], 129-136 pages; [8], 104 pages, [4 pages]; 20 pages. The four parts are bound together, 23 cm. Good condition. Simple cardboard covers.
Many differences between the copies of these books exist; see Bibliography Institute CD, Listing 0168816
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
Including buyer's premium
1. The Eiger Family Association 1913-1990. Bibliography of the Eiger family Rabbis’ writings as well as 36 family trees detailing the various branches of the family.
2. Igrot Sofrim, Letters by Eiger-Sofer and by leading Jews who wrote to them, by Rabbi Shlomo Sofer. Vienna-Budapest, 1928.
Pictures of Rabbi Shlomo Sofer, Rabbi Akiva Eiger, Rabbi Shlomo Eiger, Rabbi Moshe Sofer and other rabbis.
Varying sizes and conditions.
2. Igrot Sofrim, Letters by Eiger-Sofer and by leading Jews who wrote to them, by Rabbi Shlomo Sofer. Vienna-Budapest, 1928.
Pictures of Rabbi Shlomo Sofer, Rabbi Akiva Eiger, Rabbi Shlomo Eiger, Rabbi Moshe Sofer and other rabbis.
Varying sizes and conditions.
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History, Biographis and Various
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $150
Unsold
The book Zikaron BaSefer, novella on the Tractate Megilla and the history of the author, Rabbi Shmuel Kauder (author of Olat Shmuel). Solisch, 1937.
The sheets and cover were cut reversely in this copy, from left to right.
[9], 4-38 pages. 22 cm. Good condition, original cover with an additional title page printed and pasted on the left cover.
The sheets and cover were cut reversely in this copy, from left to right.
[9], 4-38 pages. 22 cm. Good condition, original cover with an additional title page printed and pasted on the left cover.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $400
Unsold
1. Evel Avi – eulogy for Rabbi Yechezkel Segal Av Beit Din of Bumsle, by Rabbi Leib HaLevi Gloga. Prague, 1821.
2. Kol Nehi – “mourning and lamentation upon the death of the Torah giant… the Admor Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spector”, by Rabbi Shlomo Yechezkel Segal. Vilna, 1896.
3. Ma’amar Milei DeHespeda – eulogies for: Rabbi Shraga Ya’ir from Białobrzegi and his son Rabbi Natan David Av Beit Din of Shidlovtzi, Rabbi Moshe Yehudah Leib Shapiro Av Beit Din of Sassov, and Rabbi Eliezer Tzuker rabbi of Beregsaz, by Rabbi Chaim Elazar Shapiro of Munkatch. Bratislava, [1922].
4. Avedat HaPerach Pamphlet – eulogy for the Admor Rabbi Pinchas Chaim Taub of Radzal. Rozlo. Margita, [1936].
5-6. Yikrah D’Chaim – eulogy for the Admor of Munkach Rabbi Chaim Elazar Shapiro and for Rabbi Chaim Zvi Ehrenreich Av Beit Din of Mad, by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ehrenreich. Shamloi, [1928, should be: 1937].
Attached: “Hesped Mar” [bitter eulogy] for Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer Av Beit Din of Pressburg. [Pages from the book Toraht Yechezkel, by Rabbi Avraham Yechezkel Reich. Galanta, 1929].
7. Zecher Tzadik Livracha – eulogy for the Admor of Munkach Rabbi Chaim Elazar Shapiro, by Rabbi Shlomo Zucker . Kleinwardein, [1938].
8. Shoshanim LeDavid – eulogy upon the death of Rabbi David Sosson. Warsaw, 1880. (Original covers and binding).
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
2. Kol Nehi – “mourning and lamentation upon the death of the Torah giant… the Admor Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spector”, by Rabbi Shlomo Yechezkel Segal. Vilna, 1896.
3. Ma’amar Milei DeHespeda – eulogies for: Rabbi Shraga Ya’ir from Białobrzegi and his son Rabbi Natan David Av Beit Din of Shidlovtzi, Rabbi Moshe Yehudah Leib Shapiro Av Beit Din of Sassov, and Rabbi Eliezer Tzuker rabbi of Beregsaz, by Rabbi Chaim Elazar Shapiro of Munkatch. Bratislava, [1922].
4. Avedat HaPerach Pamphlet – eulogy for the Admor Rabbi Pinchas Chaim Taub of Radzal. Rozlo. Margita, [1936].
5-6. Yikrah D’Chaim – eulogy for the Admor of Munkach Rabbi Chaim Elazar Shapiro and for Rabbi Chaim Zvi Ehrenreich Av Beit Din of Mad, by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ehrenreich. Shamloi, [1928, should be: 1937].
Attached: “Hesped Mar” [bitter eulogy] for Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer Av Beit Din of Pressburg. [Pages from the book Toraht Yechezkel, by Rabbi Avraham Yechezkel Reich. Galanta, 1929].
7. Zecher Tzadik Livracha – eulogy for the Admor of Munkach Rabbi Chaim Elazar Shapiro, by Rabbi Shlomo Zucker . Kleinwardein, [1938].
8. Shoshanim LeDavid – eulogy upon the death of Rabbi David Sosson. Warsaw, 1880. (Original covers and binding).
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $300
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1. Bitter eulogy upon the death of Rabbi Michael Shimon Mai [passed away in 1833. Among the geniuses of his generation, author of Chidushei Hagahot on the Turim], by Rabbi Mordechai Levenstam. Breslau, [1833].
2. “In remembrance of HaShem awakening my soul… while placing a stone on the tombstone of my spouse… Tzirel daughter of Rabbi Michael Shimon Mai…”, by Rabbi Mordechai Levenstam. Breslau, [1836].
Rabbi Mordechai Levenstam, rabbi and author from Breslau, son of Rabbi Aryeh Leib Av Beit Din of Rotterdam author of Pnei Aryeh, and son-in-law of Rabbi Michael Shimon Mai of Breslau.
40 pages; 18 pages. 17 cm. Good condition. Detached pages. Without bindings.
2. “In remembrance of HaShem awakening my soul… while placing a stone on the tombstone of my spouse… Tzirel daughter of Rabbi Michael Shimon Mai…”, by Rabbi Mordechai Levenstam. Breslau, [1836].
Rabbi Mordechai Levenstam, rabbi and author from Breslau, son of Rabbi Aryeh Leib Av Beit Din of Rotterdam author of Pnei Aryeh, and son-in-law of Rabbi Michael Shimon Mai of Breslau.
40 pages; 18 pages. 17 cm. Good condition. Detached pages. Without bindings.
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![Commemorative stones from the Jews in Crimea, excavated and discovered by Avraham Yerushalmi Perkowitz. Vilna, [1872]/
A desc](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale12-public/563_1.jpg "Commemorative Stones – Karaite Tombstones – Vilna, 1872")
![Commemorative stones from the Jews in Crimea, excavated and discovered by Avraham Yerushalmi Perkowitz. Vilna, [1872]/
A desc](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale12-public/563_2.jpg "Commemorative Stones – Karaite Tombstones – Vilna, 1872")
Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $300
Including buyer's premium
Commemorative stones from the Jews in Crimea, excavated and discovered by Avraham Yerushalmi Perkowitz. Vilna, [1872]/
A description of Perkowitz’s journey through Crimea and Caucasia, mainly through the years 1839-1849, during which he collected ancient books and manuscripts from archives and Jewish communities. Includes numerous lists of the tombstones’ inscriptions and 15 folded picture-charts at the end [of the document] (which cannot be found on all copies).
Perkowitz (1787-1874), well versed in Karaite Theology, antique books and manuscripts collector. Forged numerous tombstones in order to prove the antiquity of the Karaite settlement in Crimea.
[2],16, 104; 256 pages, portrait, [15] folded photograph leaves. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
A description of Perkowitz’s journey through Crimea and Caucasia, mainly through the years 1839-1849, during which he collected ancient books and manuscripts from archives and Jewish communities. Includes numerous lists of the tombstones’ inscriptions and 15 folded picture-charts at the end [of the document] (which cannot be found on all copies).
Perkowitz (1787-1874), well versed in Karaite Theology, antique books and manuscripts collector. Forged numerous tombstones in order to prove the antiquity of the Karaite settlement in Crimea.
[2],16, 104; 256 pages, portrait, [15] folded photograph leaves. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
“Seder HaHa’aracha… which the members of the city of Mantova took upon themselves…”, collection of regulations of the public fund and communal taxes. Mantova, [1773].
The regulations were printed in 1774. The citation of the year 1777 on the title page refers to the expiration date of the regulations, after three years.
8 pages. 24 cm. Very good condition. Stamp. Unbound.
The regulations were printed in 1774. The citation of the year 1777 on the title page refers to the expiration date of the regulations, after three years.
8 pages. 24 cm. Very good condition. Stamp. Unbound.
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