Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $300
Sold for: $813
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1. Tehillim, including Tefila LeMoshe commentary, by the Admor Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum [of Satmar] author of Yismach Moshe. Cracow, (1880). Leaves of binding and first pages contain handwritten listings about King David and more.
2. Tehillim with two commentaries, Eitz HaDa’at Tov – by Rabbi Chaim Vital, Sfat Emet – by Rabbi Yehduah Aryeh of Ger. Piotrkow, [1926]. Imprint of name of owner upon binding: “David son of Rabbi Rafael Shlomo Laniado” [author of Likdoshim Asher Ba’aretz].
3. Tehillim, including Ben Beiti commentary, by the Admor Rabbi Eliezer Zvi Safrin of Komarno. Uzhgorod (Ungvar), 1926. Stamp of Rabbi Avraham M. S. Frankel [among the rabbis of Hungary, Chief of Orthodox Bureau in Budapest].
Various sizes and conditions. From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection
2. Tehillim with two commentaries, Eitz HaDa’at Tov – by Rabbi Chaim Vital, Sfat Emet – by Rabbi Yehduah Aryeh of Ger. Piotrkow, [1926]. Imprint of name of owner upon binding: “David son of Rabbi Rafael Shlomo Laniado” [author of Likdoshim Asher Ba’aretz].
3. Tehillim, including Ben Beiti commentary, by the Admor Rabbi Eliezer Zvi Safrin of Komarno. Uzhgorod (Ungvar), 1926. Stamp of Rabbi Avraham M. S. Frankel [among the rabbis of Hungary, Chief of Orthodox Bureau in Budapest].
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: $250
Sold for: $313
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Three Passover Hagaddahs with commentaries of great Chassidic Rabbis:
1. Hagaddah for Passover, with Seder Hazmanim according to Kabbalah, by Rabbi Ya'akov of Izhbitza. Lublin, 1910. Second edition with additions. (Ye'ari 1780; Otzar Hahagaddot 2482).
The title page bears an ink stamp illustrated with lions belonging to the author's son, Rabbi "Avraham Yehoshua Heschel (Leiner) son of the holy Rebbe, author of Bet Ya'akov" – the Chelmer Rebbe, (1843-1930).
2. Hagaddah for Passover, with commentary Tif'eret Ish, by Rabbi Alter Israel Shimon of Novominsk. Warsaw, 1933. Only edition. (Ye'ari 2172; Otzar HaHagaddot 3443).
3. Hagaddah for Passover, with commentary Na'avah Tehillah, anthology from great Chassidic leaders. Warsaw, 1878. Only edition (Ye'ari 1144; Otzar HaHagaddot 1516).
Varying size and condition.
1. Hagaddah for Passover, with Seder Hazmanim according to Kabbalah, by Rabbi Ya'akov of Izhbitza. Lublin, 1910. Second edition with additions. (Ye'ari 1780; Otzar Hahagaddot 2482).
The title page bears an ink stamp illustrated with lions belonging to the author's son, Rabbi "Avraham Yehoshua Heschel (Leiner) son of the holy Rebbe, author of Bet Ya'akov" – the Chelmer Rebbe, (1843-1930).
2. Hagaddah for Passover, with commentary Tif'eret Ish, by Rabbi Alter Israel Shimon of Novominsk. Warsaw, 1933. Only edition. (Ye'ari 2172; Otzar HaHagaddot 3443).
3. Hagaddah for Passover, with commentary Na'avah Tehillah, anthology from great Chassidic leaders. Warsaw, 1878. Only edition (Ye'ari 1144; Otzar HaHagaddot 1516).
Varying size and condition.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $300
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1. Abir HaRo’im, history of… Rabbi Avraham Bornstein [Sochaczew Rebbe]… who received from his Rabbi… Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk, by Rabbi Zvi Yehuda of Amlok. Piotrkow, 1935.
2. Answer to Nachum Sokolov… and history of Harav HaChassid Hirsh Tomshover descendant of the Kotzker Rebbe, by Rabbi Pinchas Zelig Glicksman. Lodz, 1932. Rare.
3. Rabbi Ze’ev Lifshitz – the history of his life and the life of his fathers, rabbis and brother in law the Rebbe… man of G-d Rabbi Avraham of Ciechanów, by Rabbi Pinchas Zelig Glicksman. Lodz, 1934.
4. Me’ir Einei HaGolah, history of the greatness of Rabbi Yitzchak Meir of Gur [author of Chidushei HaRim]… also many Torah novellae and holy sermons heard from him, by Rabbi Avraham Yissachar Binyamin Eliyahu Alter and Avraham Mordechai Alter. Warsaw, [1932]. Part 2 only.
5. Or Yesharim, Four Rebbes: Rabbi Mordechai of Lechowitz, his son Rabbi Noach of Lechowitz, Rabbi Moshe [Palier] of Kobrin and his student, Rabbi Avraham [Weinberg] of Slonim, by Moshe Chaim Kleinman. Warsaw, [1924].
6. Toldot Gedolei Hora’ah (about 10 of the “great teachers that ‘lit the eyes’ of Yisrael in halacha and Jewish law”) by Rabbi Shevach Knebbel. Vienna, 1927.
7. Si’ach Sarfei Kodesh, pure and holy words spoken by Chassidim, Torah novellae, stories and letters, by the rabbis, Rabbi Simcha Bunim of Peshischa, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk, Rabbi Yitzchak Meir [Alter] of Gur and Rabbi Chanoch Henich HaCohen of Alexander. Collected by Rabbi Yo’etz Kim Kaddish Rakotz. Lodz, 1928. Parts 1-3. Words of Torah written in Oriental handwriting at end of the book.
Total of 7 books. Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Mehlman’s private collection.
2. Answer to Nachum Sokolov… and history of Harav HaChassid Hirsh Tomshover descendant of the Kotzker Rebbe, by Rabbi Pinchas Zelig Glicksman. Lodz, 1932. Rare.
3. Rabbi Ze’ev Lifshitz – the history of his life and the life of his fathers, rabbis and brother in law the Rebbe… man of G-d Rabbi Avraham of Ciechanów, by Rabbi Pinchas Zelig Glicksman. Lodz, 1934.
4. Me’ir Einei HaGolah, history of the greatness of Rabbi Yitzchak Meir of Gur [author of Chidushei HaRim]… also many Torah novellae and holy sermons heard from him, by Rabbi Avraham Yissachar Binyamin Eliyahu Alter and Avraham Mordechai Alter. Warsaw, [1932]. Part 2 only.
5. Or Yesharim, Four Rebbes: Rabbi Mordechai of Lechowitz, his son Rabbi Noach of Lechowitz, Rabbi Moshe [Palier] of Kobrin and his student, Rabbi Avraham [Weinberg] of Slonim, by Moshe Chaim Kleinman. Warsaw, [1924].
6. Toldot Gedolei Hora’ah (about 10 of the “great teachers that ‘lit the eyes’ of Yisrael in halacha and Jewish law”) by Rabbi Shevach Knebbel. Vienna, 1927.
7. Si’ach Sarfei Kodesh, pure and holy words spoken by Chassidim, Torah novellae, stories and letters, by the rabbis, Rabbi Simcha Bunim of Peshischa, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk, Rabbi Yitzchak Meir [Alter] of Gur and Rabbi Chanoch Henich HaCohen of Alexander. Collected by Rabbi Yo’etz Kim Kaddish Rakotz. Lodz, 1928. Parts 1-3. Words of Torah written in Oriental handwriting at end of the book.
Total of 7 books. Varied size and condition.
From Dr. Mehlman’s private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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1. Zichron Yehuda, Rabbi Menachem Eisenstatter. Uzhgorod, 1867. History and practices of Rabbi Meir Ash, author’s father. Second printing. End of book: piyutim.
2. Kuntress Hachana D’raba, testament of Rabbi Moshe Ben Amram Greenwald Rabbi of Homonna and Kleinwardein. Maramaros-Siget, 1910.
3. Pe’er V’Chavod, stories of Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum and his grandson author of Yitav Lev, by Rabbi Yekutial Yehuda Teitelbaum, Rabbi Shalom Rokeach and his son Rabbi Yehoshua of Belz. By Rabbi Dov Ber Arman. Mukachevo, 1911. First and rare edition (damaged leaves).
4. Pe’er Yitzchak, history of Rebbe Yitzchak Issac Eichenstein, by Rabbi Michael Braver. Satu-Mare (Romania), [1937].
5. Beit Yisrael – Vizhnitzer Rebbes Hoif [court], by Herzl Apshan. Siget-Maramaros (Siget), 1939. History of Rebbes of Vizhnitz dynasty. Yiddish.
Total of 5 books, varied size and condition. Owners’ signatures on some volumes.
From Dr. Mehlman’s private collection.
2. Kuntress Hachana D’raba, testament of Rabbi Moshe Ben Amram Greenwald Rabbi of Homonna and Kleinwardein. Maramaros-Siget, 1910.
3. Pe’er V’Chavod, stories of Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum and his grandson author of Yitav Lev, by Rabbi Yekutial Yehuda Teitelbaum, Rabbi Shalom Rokeach and his son Rabbi Yehoshua of Belz. By Rabbi Dov Ber Arman. Mukachevo, 1911. First and rare edition (damaged leaves).
4. Pe’er Yitzchak, history of Rebbe Yitzchak Issac Eichenstein, by Rabbi Michael Braver. Satu-Mare (Romania), [1937].
5. Beit Yisrael – Vizhnitzer Rebbes Hoif [court], by Herzl Apshan. Siget-Maramaros (Siget), 1939. History of Rebbes of Vizhnitz dynasty. Yiddish.
Total of 5 books, varied size and condition. Owners’ signatures on some volumes.
From Dr. Mehlman’s private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $360
Sold for: $600
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Mikdash Melech, commentary on the Zohar, by Rabbi Shalom Buzaglo. Kopys - Sudilkov, [1810-1821].
Complete set of four volumes. Volume 1 – Sefer Bereshit, printed in Kopys. The other volumes were printed in Sudilkov and Kopys [title pages and first pages in Sudilkov].
Stamps of the Admor of Sadigura, Rabbi “Mordechai Shalom Yosef Friedman… of Sadigura-Przemysl”, many notations and stamps of Rabbi Meir, slaughterer and examiner and Rabbi of Vertzki, and his son-in-law – Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Chiya, slaughterer and examiner in Fidhern.
Bereshit: [4], 164 leaves; Shmot: [1], 134, 155-158, [1] leaf; Vayikrah: [1], 104 leaves; Bamidbar-Dvarim: [1], 114, [1] leaf. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Majority printed upon blue pages. Stains. Moth stains. Worn leather bindings.
Complete set of four volumes. Volume 1 – Sefer Bereshit, printed in Kopys. The other volumes were printed in Sudilkov and Kopys [title pages and first pages in Sudilkov].
Stamps of the Admor of Sadigura, Rabbi “Mordechai Shalom Yosef Friedman… of Sadigura-Przemysl”, many notations and stamps of Rabbi Meir, slaughterer and examiner and Rabbi of Vertzki, and his son-in-law – Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Chiya, slaughterer and examiner in Fidhern.
Bereshit: [4], 164 leaves; Shmot: [1], 134, 155-158, [1] leaf; Vayikrah: [1], 104 leaves; Bamidbar-Dvarim: [1], 114, [1] leaf. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Majority printed upon blue pages. Stains. Moth stains. Worn leather bindings.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $538
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The book of Zohar on the Bible, "with many novellae… and Tosefta (supplements) to several sections… and some more glosses from an old Zohar… [with] the commentary of the author of Imrei Binah… [and with] charts of the verses from the book Petach Einayim…". Sulzbach, 1684.
Glosses, modifications and inscriptions in old handwriting. At the beginning of Shemot section, old signature of "Moshe Rosen---". On the final page, old inscription, signed: "I bought this book of Zohar to honor my Creator to promote His fine words… Pinchas HaLevi, son of Rabbi Shmuel". Another faded signature, written in the hand of "Yehoshua, son of Rabbi Pinchas Ish Horowitz".
[6], 132; 72, 71-108; 128; 16 leaves [missing: page following title page]. 30 cm. Fair condition, torn, moth signs. Stains. First pages restored. Old binding; detached.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Glosses, modifications and inscriptions in old handwriting. At the beginning of Shemot section, old signature of "Moshe Rosen---". On the final page, old inscription, signed: "I bought this book of Zohar to honor my Creator to promote His fine words… Pinchas HaLevi, son of Rabbi Shmuel". Another faded signature, written in the hand of "Yehoshua, son of Rabbi Pinchas Ish Horowitz".
[6], 132; 72, 71-108; 128; 16 leaves [missing: page following title page]. 30 cm. Fair condition, torn, moth signs. Stains. First pages restored. Old binding; detached.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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Sefer HaZohar on the Torah, by Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, with sources by Rabbi Chaim Vital, Maharam Cordovero, commentary by the Ari and other mekubalim (see details in printer's introduction, beginning of Part 1). Constantinople, 1736. Four parts in three volumes.
1. Part 1, Bereshit. [6], 251; 18 leaves. On first leaves: Oriental decorated owner's signatures "The young man Yisrael Ashkenazi". Few glosses in Oriental handwriting.
2. Part 2, Shemot. [1], 279 Leaves. Short inscriptions in Oriental handwriting.
3-4. Part 3, VaYikra; Part 4, Bamidbar (and Devarim). Bound together. 115; [2], 118-309 leaves. On first leaves short inscriptions and owner signatures in Oriental and Yemenite handwriting.
Complete set. Part 4 of an edition printed on thick paper with especially wide margins. Varied size and condition. Moth damage and tears to some of the volumes.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
1. Part 1, Bereshit. [6], 251; 18 leaves. On first leaves: Oriental decorated owner's signatures "The young man Yisrael Ashkenazi". Few glosses in Oriental handwriting.
2. Part 2, Shemot. [1], 279 Leaves. Short inscriptions in Oriental handwriting.
3-4. Part 3, VaYikra; Part 4, Bamidbar (and Devarim). Bound together. 115; [2], 118-309 leaves. On first leaves short inscriptions and owner signatures in Oriental and Yemenite handwriting.
Complete set. Part 4 of an edition printed on thick paper with especially wide margins. Varied size and condition. Moth damage and tears to some of the volumes.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $400
Sold for: $875
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1-3. Sefer Ha-Zohar Al Ha-Torah, by the great Tana Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Korets, [1778] (as printed in Amsterdam [1728] leaf by leaf). Two volumes: One volume includes the first part, Bereshit; another volume includes: the third and fourth parts, VaYikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. Second part is missing.
4. Sefer Tikunei Ha-Zohar. Korets, [1780]. Printed based on the Constantine 1719 edition, with remarks by Rabbi Chaim and Rabbi Shmuel Vital, Rabbi Chaim Alfandari and Rabbi Ya’akov Tzemach. Owner’s and censorship signatures.
The present edition of the Zohar and the Tikunim was printed by a few of the greatest Chasidut figures: Rabbi Shlomo from Lutsk and Rabbi Shimon Ashkenazi, disciples of the Magid from Mezeritch.
Three volumes, about 20 cm., varying condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
4. Sefer Tikunei Ha-Zohar. Korets, [1780]. Printed based on the Constantine 1719 edition, with remarks by Rabbi Chaim and Rabbi Shmuel Vital, Rabbi Chaim Alfandari and Rabbi Ya’akov Tzemach. Owner’s and censorship signatures.
The present edition of the Zohar and the Tikunim was printed by a few of the greatest Chasidut figures: Rabbi Shlomo from Lutsk and Rabbi Shimon Ashkenazi, disciples of the Magid from Mezeritch.
Three volumes, about 20 cm., varying condition.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
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Sefer HaZohar HaKadosh on the Torah by the Holy Sage Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Kopys, 1809-1810. 3 volumes, 4 parts. "As it was printed in Mantua leaf by leaf… with the completion of missing parts of the Constantinople… edition… according to the Ari's glosses…". With introduction by Rabbi Shalom Buzaglo. The version of the title page and the book itself are according to Amsterdam 1771-1772 edition. In Volume 2, 1609 was mistakenly written as year of print. Some leaves are blue.
Volume 1: Breshit, Volume 2: Shemot, Volume 3: Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim.
Owners' signatures and inscriptions: Shneur Zalman Menachem Mendel Plotkin.
[3] (Should be [4]), 251, 19 leaves; 280 leaves; 115, [1], 117-310 leaves. (Volume 1 is missing leaf from introduction. Attached to Volume 2 is additional copy of Leaf 209 with changes).
21 cm. Good condition. Moth damage to Volumes 1-2. Stains. Front cover of Volume 1 detached. Original leather bindings, decorated.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Volume 1: Breshit, Volume 2: Shemot, Volume 3: Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim.
Owners' signatures and inscriptions: Shneur Zalman Menachem Mendel Plotkin.
[3] (Should be [4]), 251, 19 leaves; 280 leaves; 115, [1], 117-310 leaves. (Volume 1 is missing leaf from introduction. Attached to Volume 2 is additional copy of Leaf 209 with changes).
21 cm. Good condition. Moth damage to Volumes 1-2. Stains. Front cover of Volume 1 detached. Original leather bindings, decorated.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $300
Sold for: $475
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Zohar on the Torah, with vowels, and commentaries Zer Zahav and Ketem Ofir. Livorno, [1886-1872].
Zohar on the Torah, Breshit-Shemot, eight parts in 15 volumes (Bereshit in 10 volumes, Shemot in 5 volumes), with approbations of Tunis rabbis.
Some of the volumes have part of the original leather binding glued on the front, with owners' names: "Shalom son of Rabbi Yoseph HaCohen Ganina", "Eliyahu Di Ya'akov Suria", Menachem Zeitun". On last two volumes of Breshit owners' inscriptions in Oriental (Aram Tzova) handwriting.
135; 136-276; 177-225; 226-271; 272-295; 296-322; 323-358; 359-395; 399-428; 429-453; 454-481 (instead of 543); [4], 127; [1], 128-236 (Leaf 236 torn and missing); [3] (instead of [1]), 237-384; [4], 365-497 leaves, 29-30 cm. Good condition. Stains to some of the volumes, sometimes book is detached from binding. Original leather spines, expect one volume.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Zohar on the Torah, Breshit-Shemot, eight parts in 15 volumes (Bereshit in 10 volumes, Shemot in 5 volumes), with approbations of Tunis rabbis.
Some of the volumes have part of the original leather binding glued on the front, with owners' names: "Shalom son of Rabbi Yoseph HaCohen Ganina", "Eliyahu Di Ya'akov Suria", Menachem Zeitun". On last two volumes of Breshit owners' inscriptions in Oriental (Aram Tzova) handwriting.
135; 136-276; 177-225; 226-271; 272-295; 296-322; 323-358; 359-395; 399-428; 429-453; 454-481 (instead of 543); [4], 127; [1], 128-236 (Leaf 236 torn and missing); [3] (instead of [1]), 237-384; [4], 365-497 leaves, 29-30 cm. Good condition. Stains to some of the volumes, sometimes book is detached from binding. Original leather spines, expect one volume.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $400
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1. Tikunei Zohar, composed by Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Constantinople, [1740]. Ownership signature: “Nissim son of Calev HaCohen”. A prayer from the Ari which should be recited prior to the studying of Kabbalah appears upon second leaf. Below, a lengthier version of the opening of this prayer copied in oriental handwriting.
2-3. Sefer HaTikunim, Tikunei HaZohar, first and second sections. Izmir, [1858].
Various sizes. General condition good.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
2-3. Sefer HaTikunim, Tikunei HaZohar, first and second sections. Izmir, [1858].
Various sizes. General condition good.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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Shiv'im Tikunei HaZohar [The seventy modifications of the Zohar] "compiled by Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai" with "Chemdat Zvi" commentary by Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Chatsch. Amsterdam, [1706].
The title page displays a magnificent etching of two deers holding a crown inscribed with a verse from Isaiah [a typical Shabtai symbol, see: A. Ya'ari, Diglei HaMadpissim Ha'Ivriim, p. 57 and p. 154-155].
8, 164 Leaves. 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Title and second pages restored and pasted, unprofessionally. Age stains and damp. Moth damages. New binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
The title page displays a magnificent etching of two deers holding a crown inscribed with a verse from Isaiah [a typical Shabtai symbol, see: A. Ya'ari, Diglei HaMadpissim Ha'Ivriim, p. 57 and p. 154-155].
8, 164 Leaves. 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Title and second pages restored and pasted, unprofessionally. Age stains and damp. Moth damages. New binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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