Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $350
Sold for: $1,250
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Hayim Sha’al responsum, volumes one and two. By the Chida – Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai. Livorno, [1792-1795]. First edition.
The first volume’s opening bears the signatures of the great Kabbalist Rabbi Eliyahu Sliman Mani from Hebron (1818-1899), who writes “I purchased it… E. S. M.”, ink-stamps and his full name signature: “the young Eliyahu Sliman Mani”. Previous owners’ erased signatures and a handwritten dedication from the time of print “dedicated to the Midrash Beit Yaakov”.
Volume two has an ownership signature: Rabbi Avraham Hai Musafya (Otzar Harabbanim 1056), of the sages of Turkey and Jerusalem. His book Tehila L'David on Tehilim (Livorno 1867) and his novellae were published also in his father's book, Chaim Vachesed (Livorno 1844).
Owner's ink-stamp: Rabbi Avraham Azriel, son of the Rishon Litzion Rabbi Aharon Azriel, author of Kapei Aharon.
The two volumes are bound together. 120 leaves; [1], 76 leaves. (the “Hayim Sha’al" responsum alone, without the “Shiyure Bracha” and other essays, which were printed along with this responsum).
29 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and use marks. Rebound.
The first volume’s opening bears the signatures of the great Kabbalist Rabbi Eliyahu Sliman Mani from Hebron (1818-1899), who writes “I purchased it… E. S. M.”, ink-stamps and his full name signature: “the young Eliyahu Sliman Mani”. Previous owners’ erased signatures and a handwritten dedication from the time of print “dedicated to the Midrash Beit Yaakov”.
Volume two has an ownership signature: Rabbi Avraham Hai Musafya (Otzar Harabbanim 1056), of the sages of Turkey and Jerusalem. His book Tehila L'David on Tehilim (Livorno 1867) and his novellae were published also in his father's book, Chaim Vachesed (Livorno 1844).
Owner's ink-stamp: Rabbi Avraham Azriel, son of the Rishon Litzion Rabbi Aharon Azriel, author of Kapei Aharon.
The two volumes are bound together. 120 leaves; [1], 76 leaves. (the “Hayim Sha’al" responsum alone, without the “Shiyure Bracha” and other essays, which were printed along with this responsum).
29 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and use marks. Rebound.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $550
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Mayim Amukim, responsa of Rabbi Eliyahu Mizrachi (Re'em) and Rabbi Eliyahu Ben Chaim (Ra'anach). Venice, 1647. First edition.
Signatures and inscriptions of many owners: On the second page inscription in Oriental handwriting by the son of the Chikrei Lev: "I have bought for full price for My Master, My Father, The Great Rabbi Yoseph Chazan…". An inscription appears on title page of book signed by Rabbi "Nissim Rozilio" who bought the book when on a mission from Eretz Yisrael to Constantinople. Signatures by Rabbi "Chaim David Chazan" [1791-1869. Son of the Chikrei Lev, Chief Rabbi of Constantinople and Rishon L'Tzion in Jerusalem].
On Leaf 21/2 handwritten gloss - completion from a manuscript, [possibly this gloss was written by the Chikrei Lev]. On Leaf 67/2 a long scholarly gloss in Oriental handwriting (cut off).
[2], 160, [2] leaves. 28.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, heavy moisture damages, especially to first and last leaves. Antique leather cover with gold engraving, slightly worn.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
Signatures and inscriptions of many owners: On the second page inscription in Oriental handwriting by the son of the Chikrei Lev: "I have bought for full price for My Master, My Father, The Great Rabbi Yoseph Chazan…". An inscription appears on title page of book signed by Rabbi "Nissim Rozilio" who bought the book when on a mission from Eretz Yisrael to Constantinople. Signatures by Rabbi "Chaim David Chazan" [1791-1869. Son of the Chikrei Lev, Chief Rabbi of Constantinople and Rishon L'Tzion in Jerusalem].
On Leaf 21/2 handwritten gloss - completion from a manuscript, [possibly this gloss was written by the Chikrei Lev]. On Leaf 67/2 a long scholarly gloss in Oriental handwriting (cut off).
[2], 160, [2] leaves. 28.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, heavy moisture damages, especially to first and last leaves. Antique leather cover with gold engraving, slightly worn.
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: $188
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Shalmei Tzibbur, Part 1, laws of prayer and synagogue customs for weekdays, Rabbi Yisrael Ya'akov Algazi. Salonika, 1790. First edition. Published by the author's son, Rabbi Yom Tov Algazi. (This copy does not include Shalmei Chagiga).
Inscriptions and owners' signatures on title page, in decorative Oriental handwriting: "Yosef Yom Tov son of Rephael Meyuchas" [of the renowned Meyuchas family, among the great rabbis of Jerusalem].
[3], 190 leaves, 20 cm. Fair condition, minor stains, wear and detached leaves. Worn binding.
Inscriptions and owners' signatures on title page, in decorative Oriental handwriting: "Yosef Yom Tov son of Rephael Meyuchas" [of the renowned Meyuchas family, among the great rabbis of Jerusalem].
[3], 190 leaves, 20 cm. Fair condition, minor stains, wear and detached leaves. Worn binding.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
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Si'ach Yitzhak, Part 1, novella and explanation of old Tosfot and wording of the Rambam on Tractate Yoma, works gathered from Chidushei HaMeiri etc. by Rabbi Yitzchak Nunis Va'is. Livorno, [1766].
Interesting handwritten self-dedication by rabbinic emissary (Shadar) from Jerusalem to Tunisia, “Ezra Chiya HaLachmi… son of Rabbi Sar Shalom HaLachmi" (neither of whom are included in Ya'ari’s book on emissaries from Eretz Yisrael). Rabbi Ezra Chai HaLachmi, author of Sha’arei Ezra, see Zechor Le-Avraham about him, 1996, pages 93-96, "L'Kedoshim Asher BAram Tzova", No. 235 and No. 481.
On back of title page additional owner's signatures.
[3], 179 pages, 30 cm. Good condition. Stains. Moth and moisture damage. Holes on title leaf. Old binding, leather spine.
Interesting handwritten self-dedication by rabbinic emissary (Shadar) from Jerusalem to Tunisia, “Ezra Chiya HaLachmi… son of Rabbi Sar Shalom HaLachmi" (neither of whom are included in Ya'ari’s book on emissaries from Eretz Yisrael). Rabbi Ezra Chai HaLachmi, author of Sha’arei Ezra, see Zechor Le-Avraham about him, 1996, pages 93-96, "L'Kedoshim Asher BAram Tzova", No. 235 and No. 481.
On back of title page additional owner's signatures.
[3], 179 pages, 30 cm. Good condition. Stains. Moth and moisture damage. Holes on title leaf. Old binding, leather spine.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $220
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The book Lechem S'tarim, commentaries and notes on tractate Avodah Zarah, Rabbi Shlomo Algazi. Strasbourg, [1777]. First edition.
The title page displays signatures and ink stamps of owners: "Moshe HaCohen of Biala". "E. D. R." [Probably Rabbi Eliyahu David Rabinowitz – the Aderet, 1845-1905, Av Bet Din Ponivezh, Mir and Jerusalem].
Rabbi Nissim Shlomo Algazi (1610-1683, Otzar HaRabbanim 18350), exceptional genius, orator and prolific author. Of the great sages of Izmir, he came to Jerusalem to escape the persecutions of the followers of Shabtai Zvi for his opposition to their leader.
[4], 116, 14 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Resroration of several pages. Stains. New binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
The title page displays signatures and ink stamps of owners: "Moshe HaCohen of Biala". "E. D. R." [Probably Rabbi Eliyahu David Rabinowitz – the Aderet, 1845-1905, Av Bet Din Ponivezh, Mir and Jerusalem].
Rabbi Nissim Shlomo Algazi (1610-1683, Otzar HaRabbanim 18350), exceptional genius, orator and prolific author. Of the great sages of Izmir, he came to Jerusalem to escape the persecutions of the followers of Shabtai Zvi for his opposition to their leader.
[4], 116, 14 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Resroration of several pages. Stains. New binding.
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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Torat Hayim on the Shas, by Rabbi Avraham Chaim Shor. Frankfurt an der Oder, 1734. Illustrated title page.
Owner’s signatures on the title page: “The Holy Elazar Lazi from Berlin”. “I bought this from my late father property, Izik Berlin”.
The great Rabbi Elazar Lazi (1841-1914) was born in Berlin. He was among the greatest Torah scholars of his generation. Served as Dayan in the Rabbinical court of Rabbi Refael Ha-Cohen in Hamburg. Served as the Chief Rabbi of the Altona, Hamburg and Wandsbek communities since 1899. Authored the “Mishnat Rabbi Eliezer” and kept a correspondence with the “Chatam Sofer” (Ishim Be-Teshuvot Chatam Sofer, page 78). More about him in enclosed material.
His son, Rabbi Izik Berlin from Hamburg, was a great and rigorous Torah scholar.
[1], 103, 105-148 leaves. 30 cm. Good-fair condition, stains. restored damages on title leaf and last leaf. Binding with leather spine.
Owner’s signatures on the title page: “The Holy Elazar Lazi from Berlin”. “I bought this from my late father property, Izik Berlin”.
The great Rabbi Elazar Lazi (1841-1914) was born in Berlin. He was among the greatest Torah scholars of his generation. Served as Dayan in the Rabbinical court of Rabbi Refael Ha-Cohen in Hamburg. Served as the Chief Rabbi of the Altona, Hamburg and Wandsbek communities since 1899. Authored the “Mishnat Rabbi Eliezer” and kept a correspondence with the “Chatam Sofer” (Ishim Be-Teshuvot Chatam Sofer, page 78). More about him in enclosed material.
His son, Rabbi Izik Berlin from Hamburg, was a great and rigorous Torah scholar.
[1], 103, 105-148 leaves. 30 cm. Good-fair condition, stains. restored damages on title leaf and last leaf. Binding with leather spine.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Sefer Tiv Gitin and Sefer Yad Ephraim, on Sidrei Gitin by the "Beit Shmuel", with glosses and commentary of Shulchan Aruch Even Ha-Ezer and Choshen Mishpat, by Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot of Brod. [Zholkva], 1822.
Previous owner's signature on title page of Rabbi Akiva Wertheimer.
Rabbi Akiva Wertheimer-Breslau (passed away 1838, Otzar Ha-Rabbanim 16779) of the prominent sages of Germany, Av Beit Din Luebeck, Meislingen and Altona, and Av Beit Din of the entire Schleswig Holstein state. Since 1823 replaced Rabbi Mendel Hirsch Frankfurter [grandfather of Rabbi Shimshon Rafael Hirsch] in the Altona Rabbinate and was the first Rabbi to be appointed Rosh Av Beit Din of Altona alone (after the separation of the AHW communities). See enclosed materials.
[1], 43, 43, 10; 2, [1] leaves. Fine copy, thick paper, wide moragins. 23.5x37 cm. Very good condition. Old cardboard binding.
Previous owner's signature on title page of Rabbi Akiva Wertheimer.
Rabbi Akiva Wertheimer-Breslau (passed away 1838, Otzar Ha-Rabbanim 16779) of the prominent sages of Germany, Av Beit Din Luebeck, Meislingen and Altona, and Av Beit Din of the entire Schleswig Holstein state. Since 1823 replaced Rabbi Mendel Hirsch Frankfurter [grandfather of Rabbi Shimshon Rafael Hirsch] in the Altona Rabbinate and was the first Rabbi to be appointed Rosh Av Beit Din of Altona alone (after the separation of the AHW communities). See enclosed materials.
[1], 43, 43, 10; 2, [1] leaves. Fine copy, thick paper, wide moragins. 23.5x37 cm. Very good condition. Old cardboard binding.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $500
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1. Levush Ateret Zahav, on Yoreh De'a, by Rabbi Mordechai Yaffe, with Chagurat Shmuel commentary, by Rabbi Shmuel of Lanzberg, Part III. Berdichev, [1819]. Ink-stamps of Rebbe Shimon Natan Neta Biderman. Inscription "Avraham Biderman", two glosses in pencil, and the writing: "novellae and glosses AS"B" [Rebbe Avraham Shlomo Biderman, see about him: Encyclopedia of Chasidut, 3, page 894], and one gloss in ink.
2. Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Bechorot. Dyhernfurth, [1802]. Two handwritten glosses. A handwritten kvitl was inserted in the book and a telegram sent to the Rebbe of Lelow. [Ink-stamps of the Rebbe of Yablona].
Most probably, the handwritten glosses have been written by the Rebbe Moshe Mordechai Biderman of Lelow and by his son Avraham Shlomo.
Size and condition varies [General poor condition. New leather binding to one of the books].
2. Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Bechorot. Dyhernfurth, [1802]. Two handwritten glosses. A handwritten kvitl was inserted in the book and a telegram sent to the Rebbe of Lelow. [Ink-stamps of the Rebbe of Yablona].
Most probably, the handwritten glosses have been written by the Rebbe Moshe Mordechai Biderman of Lelow and by his son Avraham Shlomo.
Size and condition varies [General poor condition. New leather binding to one of the books].
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $163
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1. Sefer Birkat Shmuel, homiletics on the Torah, by Rabbi Aharon Shmuel Kaidonover. Mukachevo. 1892.
2. Sefer Imrei No'am, on holidays and the year's months, third part, by Rebbe Meir Horowitz Av-Beit-Din Dzhikow. Mukachevo, 1896. (10 pages in the end are missing).
In both books appear ink-stamps of Rabbi "Israel Ya'akov Yokel Teitelboim… Av-Beit-Din of Gorelic and the province".
Rabbi Israel Ya'akov Yokel Teitelboim (1840-1924, Otzar Ha'-Rabanim 12231), of the Chassidic Hungarian rabbis, son in law of the author of "Yitav Lev"'s uncle, served in rabbinates Gorelic and several other places.
Faulty pagination. 24cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains. Wear and tears. Moth marks. Detached leaves. No binding.
2. Sefer Imrei No'am, on holidays and the year's months, third part, by Rebbe Meir Horowitz Av-Beit-Din Dzhikow. Mukachevo, 1896. (10 pages in the end are missing).
In both books appear ink-stamps of Rabbi "Israel Ya'akov Yokel Teitelboim… Av-Beit-Din of Gorelic and the province".
Rabbi Israel Ya'akov Yokel Teitelboim (1840-1924, Otzar Ha'-Rabanim 12231), of the Chassidic Hungarian rabbis, son in law of the author of "Yitav Lev"'s uncle, served in rabbinates Gorelic and several other places.
Faulty pagination. 24cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains. Wear and tears. Moth marks. Detached leaves. No binding.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $300
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Zayit Ra'anan, commentary on Yalkut Shimoni, with Shemen Sasson – homiletics on the Torah, by Rabbi Avraham Abele Gombiner [author of Magen Avraham]. Venice, [1743]. Second edition.
Signed in his handwriting (in pencil) on the cardboard cover: "Menachem Mendel Rabbi of Visha".
After the death of the Rebbe of Vizhnitz, author of Ohev Yisrael, his library was distributed amongst his sons, this book fell into the possession of his son Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Byshev (Vishava). On the Vorzats page written in pen: "The portion of Rabbi Menachem Mendel". Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager – The Rebbe of Byshev (1885-1941, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, Part 3, pages 95-96), son of the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. From 1908, he served as Rabbi of Vizhnitz and from 1921, as Rabbi of Byshev, where he established the Beit Yisrael Yeshiva. One of the leaders of Agudat Yisrael and a member of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah.
96 leaves (missing 2 leaves in beginning of book: title page and leaf of approbations). 24 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Moth damage with damage to text. Missing binding. Another owner's inscription.
Signed in his handwriting (in pencil) on the cardboard cover: "Menachem Mendel Rabbi of Visha".
After the death of the Rebbe of Vizhnitz, author of Ohev Yisrael, his library was distributed amongst his sons, this book fell into the possession of his son Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Byshev (Vishava). On the Vorzats page written in pen: "The portion of Rabbi Menachem Mendel". Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager – The Rebbe of Byshev (1885-1941, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, Part 3, pages 95-96), son of the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. From 1908, he served as Rabbi of Vizhnitz and from 1921, as Rabbi of Byshev, where he established the Beit Yisrael Yeshiva. One of the leaders of Agudat Yisrael and a member of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah.
96 leaves (missing 2 leaves in beginning of book: title page and leaf of approbations). 24 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Moth damage with damage to text. Missing binding. Another owner's inscription.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $150
Sold for: $500
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Shulchan Aruch by the Rabbi of Liadi, Orach Hayim, part II, Hilchot Shabat. Brody, 1874. Printed according to the Zhitomir 1869 edition (except for pages 474-458).
Stamp on title page "Yehudah Leib Twersky son of… Ha-Rav… Mordechai Dov of Hornisteipel". On the page before title page there are two more stamps of his in which his father is mentioned.
The Admor of Hornisteipel, Rabbi Yehudah Leib Twerski (1868-1951), son of Kabbalist Rabbi Mordechai Dov, Admor of Hornisteipel, and grandson of the "Divrei Hayim" of Sanz. His father was son of the daughter of Rabbi Ya'akov Yisrael Twerski of Tcherkes. Became Admor in 1903. Admor in Hornisteipel, Kiev, Antwerp, Tal Aviv and Chicago. Published his father's books.
[5], 474 pages. 20.3 cm. Good condition. Old binding torn at spine.
Stamp on title page "Yehudah Leib Twersky son of… Ha-Rav… Mordechai Dov of Hornisteipel". On the page before title page there are two more stamps of his in which his father is mentioned.
The Admor of Hornisteipel, Rabbi Yehudah Leib Twerski (1868-1951), son of Kabbalist Rabbi Mordechai Dov, Admor of Hornisteipel, and grandson of the "Divrei Hayim" of Sanz. His father was son of the daughter of Rabbi Ya'akov Yisrael Twerski of Tcherkes. Became Admor in 1903. Admor in Hornisteipel, Kiev, Antwerp, Tal Aviv and Chicago. Published his father's books.
[5], 474 pages. 20.3 cm. Good condition. Old binding torn at spine.
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Lot 372 Imrei David – Signature, Inscription and Handwritten Chidush Torah by Rabbi Meir Chaim Unger
Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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Imrei David, Chidushei Halachot on Chulin tractate, including Pe’er HaDor sermons, by Rabbi Dovid Schick Brezava. Mukachevo, [1890].
Interesting ownership notations by Rabbi Meir Chaim Ungar as well as his inscription from the period which he spent in Sopronkeresztur. Upon other side of title page Chidush Torah in his handwriting on Chulin tractate.
Rabbi Meir Chaim Ungar (1905-1958, Otzar HaRabbanim 13057), served as rabbi in Hungary and authored the Ma’or HaChaim Responsa. Native of Sopronkeresztur and among its most prominent Torah scholars. From there he moved to Lakenbach and served as Av Beit Din; he later immigrated to Jerusalem where he passed away. Father-in-law of Rabbi Natan Gestetner.
On other side of title page signature of publisher – son of author. Additional ownership inscriptions.
[3], 7, 86 leaves. 34.5 cm. Worn title page with tears. Stains. Missing pages restored, with damage to text.
Interesting ownership notations by Rabbi Meir Chaim Ungar as well as his inscription from the period which he spent in Sopronkeresztur. Upon other side of title page Chidush Torah in his handwriting on Chulin tractate.
Rabbi Meir Chaim Ungar (1905-1958, Otzar HaRabbanim 13057), served as rabbi in Hungary and authored the Ma’or HaChaim Responsa. Native of Sopronkeresztur and among its most prominent Torah scholars. From there he moved to Lakenbach and served as Av Beit Din; he later immigrated to Jerusalem where he passed away. Father-in-law of Rabbi Natan Gestetner.
On other side of title page signature of publisher – son of author. Additional ownership inscriptions.
[3], 7, 86 leaves. 34.5 cm. Worn title page with tears. Stains. Missing pages restored, with damage to text.
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