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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Collection of books by Rabbi Chaim Vital, based upon the Torah of the Ari:
1. Sha’ar HaHakdamot (first sha'ar). Jerusalem, [1865]. “First of the renowned eight She'arim [gates] composed by our great mentor Rabbi Chaim Vital”. (S. HaLevi 117).
2-3. Eitz Chaim, by Rabbi Chaim Vital. Jerusalem, [1866-1867].
Printed and bound together with the book Nahar Shalom by Rabbi Shalom Mizrachi Sharabi, Jerusalem, 1867 (separate title page). Handwritten leaf glued to inside of back binding, consisting of the order of study of the book Eitz Chaim. (S. HaLevi 135-136).
4-5. Sha’ar HaPsukim (fourth sha'ar). Jerusalem, [1912]. Bound together with: Sefer HaLikutim (fourth sha'ar), by the Ari.
6. Sha’ar HaMitzvot (fifth sha'ar). Jerusalem, [1905]. Signatures and inscriptions in oriental handwriting.
7-8. Sha’ar HaKavanot (six sha'ar). Jerusalem, [1902]. Separate title page: Sefer Yefeh Sha’ah, by Rabbi Shlomo son of Rabbi Yehudah HaCohen.
9. Sha’ar Ru’ach HaKodesh (seventh sha'ar). Jerusalem, [1874]. (S. HaLevi 227).
10. Sha’ar HaGilgulim (eight sha'ar). Jerusalem, [1903].
11. Mavo She’arim. Jerusalem, [1904].
Ownership notations, glosses and signatures, of the Kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Shlomo Zilberman (1928-2001), born in Berlin, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1940 where he immersed himself in Torah study in the Batei Midrash and absorbed the heritage of the disciples of the Vilna Ga’on. Proficient and knowledgeable in Jewish thought and in the hidden wisdom. Founded educational institutions and reestablished the Orthodox settlement in the Old City in Jerusalem. A large congregation of his disciples and admirers, the majority of which reside in the Old City, concentrated around his Aderet Eliyahu yeshiva. [Mentor and Rabbi of Rabbi Uri Zohar, who returned to his heritage following a renowned dialogue with Rabbi Zilberman].
Various sizes and conditions.
1. Sha’ar HaHakdamot (first sha'ar). Jerusalem, [1865]. “First of the renowned eight She'arim [gates] composed by our great mentor Rabbi Chaim Vital”. (S. HaLevi 117).
2-3. Eitz Chaim, by Rabbi Chaim Vital. Jerusalem, [1866-1867].
Printed and bound together with the book Nahar Shalom by Rabbi Shalom Mizrachi Sharabi, Jerusalem, 1867 (separate title page). Handwritten leaf glued to inside of back binding, consisting of the order of study of the book Eitz Chaim. (S. HaLevi 135-136).
4-5. Sha’ar HaPsukim (fourth sha'ar). Jerusalem, [1912]. Bound together with: Sefer HaLikutim (fourth sha'ar), by the Ari.
6. Sha’ar HaMitzvot (fifth sha'ar). Jerusalem, [1905]. Signatures and inscriptions in oriental handwriting.
7-8. Sha’ar HaKavanot (six sha'ar). Jerusalem, [1902]. Separate title page: Sefer Yefeh Sha’ah, by Rabbi Shlomo son of Rabbi Yehudah HaCohen.
9. Sha’ar Ru’ach HaKodesh (seventh sha'ar). Jerusalem, [1874]. (S. HaLevi 227).
10. Sha’ar HaGilgulim (eight sha'ar). Jerusalem, [1903].
11. Mavo She’arim. Jerusalem, [1904].
Ownership notations, glosses and signatures, of the Kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Shlomo Zilberman (1928-2001), born in Berlin, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1940 where he immersed himself in Torah study in the Batei Midrash and absorbed the heritage of the disciples of the Vilna Ga’on. Proficient and knowledgeable in Jewish thought and in the hidden wisdom. Founded educational institutions and reestablished the Orthodox settlement in the Old City in Jerusalem. A large congregation of his disciples and admirers, the majority of which reside in the Old City, concentrated around his Aderet Eliyahu yeshiva. [Mentor and Rabbi of Rabbi Uri Zohar, who returned to his heritage following a renowned dialogue with Rabbi Zilberman].
Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $350
Sold for: $438
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Pelach HaRimon, including Or Ne’erav, by Rabbi Moshe Cordovero. Korets, [1786].
Signatures upon title page of book: “purchased and owned by… Moshe…”; “Itzk Zvi son of Rabbi Yechiel; Meir son-in-law of Rabbi Avraham \ Eliyahu of Tapalshin”.
Glosses by two writers throughout pages of book: one lengthy gloss signed “Moshe Zeiten”, more ancient Kabbalistic glosses by another writer.
48; 36 leaves. Good-fair condition. Stains. Pasted paper upon title page and last page. Page margins slightly worn. Ex-Libris. Unoriginal binding.
Opening price: $350
Signatures upon title page of book: “purchased and owned by… Moshe…”; “Itzk Zvi son of Rabbi Yechiel; Meir son-in-law of Rabbi Avraham \ Eliyahu of Tapalshin”.
Glosses by two writers throughout pages of book: one lengthy gloss signed “Moshe Zeiten”, more ancient Kabbalistic glosses by another writer.
48; 36 leaves. Good-fair condition. Stains. Pasted paper upon title page and last page. Page margins slightly worn. Ex-Libris. Unoriginal binding.
Opening price: $350
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Megaleh Amukot, sermons on the Pentateuch and Festivals, according to Kabbalah. Volumes I–II, from the Kabbalist Rabbi Natan Neta Shapira, Rabbi of Cracow. Lvov, [1795]. Publishing house of the Lady Judith, wife of Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Rosanisch, Rabbi of Lvov.
First edition – printed from manuscripts from the archives of the famed Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot of Brody, as related in his interesting foreword.
Many approbations: Rabbis from Berlin, Brody, Zholkva, Zolochev and others.
[4], 86 leaves; [1], 102 leaves. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition, slight mildew and moth damage. Title and first pages of Vol. I have damages, professionally restored. ink stamps and owners' signatures on Vol. II. Fine binding with leather spine.
First edition – printed from manuscripts from the archives of the famed Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot of Brody, as related in his interesting foreword.
Many approbations: Rabbis from Berlin, Brody, Zholkva, Zolochev and others.
[4], 86 leaves; [1], 102 leaves. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition, slight mildew and moth damage. Title and first pages of Vol. I have damages, professionally restored. ink stamps and owners' signatures on Vol. II. Fine binding with leather spine.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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Amarot Tehorot, five articles from the book Asara Ma’amarot by Rabbi Menachem Azariah of Fano, including the Yad Yehudah commentary. Mogilev, [1810].
Approbation by “the great and famous luminary… the true divine genius, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak… Av Beit Din of Berdichev.
Ownership signatures: Rabbi “Shneur Zalman son of Rabbi Zvi Gordon” and additional signatures.
[2], 142; 96, [2] leaves. 20.5 cm. Blue and white paper. Good-fair condition, stains. Moth damages. Original leather binding, damaged.
Approbation by “the great and famous luminary… the true divine genius, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak… Av Beit Din of Berdichev.
Ownership signatures: Rabbi “Shneur Zalman son of Rabbi Zvi Gordon” and additional signatures.
[2], 142; 96, [2] leaves. 20.5 cm. Blue and white paper. Good-fair condition, stains. Moth damages. Original leather binding, damaged.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $500
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Rare Kabbalah books printed in Russia-Poland:
1. Arba Me’ot Shekel Kesef, Rabbi Chaim Vital. Korets, 1804. First edition.
The Hassidic edition – including approbations by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev and Rabbi Yehudah Leib from Valtshisk. [The approbation of the Ga’on Rabbi Chaim from Volozhin, “disciple of the great rabbi, the Hassid from Vilna” was omitted from this edition]. However, in the preface it is mentioned that Rabbi Chaim from Volozhin initiated and encouraged the printing of this edition. [There are copies in which this introduction was altered as well, see: “H. Lieberman, “Siani”, 70, pages 171-176, and “Ohel Rachel” part one, pages 127-131].
On page 2A, signature of Rabbi “Zvi Hirsch son of Rabbi Chaim Leib Feigenbaum from Tarna” [brother of Rabbi Meir Feigenbaum, son-in-law of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Lazar from Strizov author of “Sova Smachot”]. Many corrections and glosses in handwriting similar to that of the signature.
Stamps of Rabbi Refael Zilberman Av-Bein-Din of Safed and Rabbi Avraham Leib Zilberman Av-Beit-Din of Safed.
[2], 87 Leaves [4 leaves missing from end]. 21 cm. Good-fair condition, moth and wear damage on number of pages. New binding.
2. Pirkei Heichalot, from the Tana Rabbi Yishmael Cohen Gadol. Thirty chapters and prayer of Rabbi Yishmael Cohen Gadol. [Lemberg, c. 1840].
16 Leaves. 18 cm. Fair-poor condition, moth and wear damage. New binding.
3. Magen David, part one, commentary of the Zohar. Rabbi David son of Rabbi Shmuel from Drazni. Minkovtsy, [1819]. Only edition.
81, [2 leaves – perhaps another leaf missing, see Ginzei Israel 1062]. 21 cm. Blue paper, good-fair condition, damage to title page, majority of pages in good condition, with slight moth damages. New binding.
Rare. From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
1. Arba Me’ot Shekel Kesef, Rabbi Chaim Vital. Korets, 1804. First edition.
The Hassidic edition – including approbations by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev and Rabbi Yehudah Leib from Valtshisk. [The approbation of the Ga’on Rabbi Chaim from Volozhin, “disciple of the great rabbi, the Hassid from Vilna” was omitted from this edition]. However, in the preface it is mentioned that Rabbi Chaim from Volozhin initiated and encouraged the printing of this edition. [There are copies in which this introduction was altered as well, see: “H. Lieberman, “Siani”, 70, pages 171-176, and “Ohel Rachel” part one, pages 127-131].
On page 2A, signature of Rabbi “Zvi Hirsch son of Rabbi Chaim Leib Feigenbaum from Tarna” [brother of Rabbi Meir Feigenbaum, son-in-law of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Lazar from Strizov author of “Sova Smachot”]. Many corrections and glosses in handwriting similar to that of the signature.
Stamps of Rabbi Refael Zilberman Av-Bein-Din of Safed and Rabbi Avraham Leib Zilberman Av-Beit-Din of Safed.
[2], 87 Leaves [4 leaves missing from end]. 21 cm. Good-fair condition, moth and wear damage on number of pages. New binding.
2. Pirkei Heichalot, from the Tana Rabbi Yishmael Cohen Gadol. Thirty chapters and prayer of Rabbi Yishmael Cohen Gadol. [Lemberg, c. 1840].
16 Leaves. 18 cm. Fair-poor condition, moth and wear damage. New binding.
3. Magen David, part one, commentary of the Zohar. Rabbi David son of Rabbi Shmuel from Drazni. Minkovtsy, [1819]. Only edition.
81, [2 leaves – perhaps another leaf missing, see Ginzei Israel 1062]. 21 cm. Blue paper, good-fair condition, damage to title page, majority of pages in good condition, with slight moth damages. New binding.
Rare. From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Hassidiam and Kabbalah
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
Including buyer's premium
1. Sefer Tikunei HaZohar. Amsterdam, [1768]. The editor, Rabbi Shalom Buzaglo, writes in the introduction: “…I have examined all versions and have not added anything”. (Notations in oriental handwriting upon leaf. Ancient leather binding).
2. Gilgulei Neshamot, wonders of souls which were reincarnated in Tana’im and Amora’im, in alphabetical order, by Rabbi Azaria of Fano. Lemberg, 1865. (Signatures and stamps of Rabbi Naftali Weissblum from Alchov = Grandson of author of No'am Elimelech, son after son).
3. Sefer HaGilgulim, by the great Rabbi Chaim Vital, who received his Torah from the Ari. Lemberg, 1866.
4. Sha’arei HaKdusha, setting a person on the proper path to serve his Creator, by Rabbi Chaim Vital, with the addition of Chidushim by Rabbi Shimshon of Astropoli. Siget, 1903.
Various sizes and conditions.
2. Gilgulei Neshamot, wonders of souls which were reincarnated in Tana’im and Amora’im, in alphabetical order, by Rabbi Azaria of Fano. Lemberg, 1865. (Signatures and stamps of Rabbi Naftali Weissblum from Alchov = Grandson of author of No'am Elimelech, son after son).
3. Sefer HaGilgulim, by the great Rabbi Chaim Vital, who received his Torah from the Ari. Lemberg, 1866.
4. Sha’arei HaKdusha, setting a person on the proper path to serve his Creator, by Rabbi Chaim Vital, with the addition of Chidushim by Rabbi Shimshon of Astropoli. Siget, 1903.
Various sizes and conditions.
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Hassidiam and Kabbalah
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $150
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Siddur Kavanot Ahavat Shalom, with parts of the Chanukah and Purim Kavanot, arranged by Rabbi Shalom Shar’abi (the Rashash), edited and organized by Rabbi Ya’akov Moshe Hillel. Published by the Ahavat Shalom Company, Jerusalem, [1988].
Facing the title page, there is a handwritten, signed dedication by the editor, head of the Mekubalim Yeshiva of “Ahavat Shalom”: “…With my blessing and prayer that the merit of the Ari z”l and the Rashash will stand by him…”.
11, 286 [1] leaf, 34.5 cm. Very good condition. Luxurious leather binding.
Bibliophilic edition, copy number 5 from a limited printed edition.
Facing the title page, there is a handwritten, signed dedication by the editor, head of the Mekubalim Yeshiva of “Ahavat Shalom”: “…With my blessing and prayer that the merit of the Ari z”l and the Rashash will stand by him…”.
11, 286 [1] leaf, 34.5 cm. Very good condition. Luxurious leather binding.
Bibliophilic edition, copy number 5 from a limited printed edition.
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Hassidiam and Kabbalah
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $3,800
Unsold
Zohar on the Torah by the Tana Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Slavita, [1827] printed by Rabbi Shmuel Avraham Shapira, son of The Slavita Rabbi.
In the first volume, approbations by Rabbi Chaim son of Peretz HaCohen of Pinsk, Rabbi Mordechai Margaliot of Satnov, Rabbi Yosef son of the Old Constantinople Rabbi and Rabbi Ephraim Wohl of Sudilkov; a ruling of Rabbi Yitzchak Daltash is printed after the approbations.
On back of title page of Part 1, a censor permit was printed with explanations about the Zohar in Latin.
Stamps and signatures.
On title pages, the name of the book and the place of print are printed in red ink. Four parts in three volumes, Part 4, Bamidbar Devarim, bound with Part 3, its whole title page is printed in black ink.
[4], 251, 1-17; [1], 117-309, 10 leaves, 21 cm. Blue and greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Professionally restored tears. New, fancy leather bindings.
In the first volume, approbations by Rabbi Chaim son of Peretz HaCohen of Pinsk, Rabbi Mordechai Margaliot of Satnov, Rabbi Yosef son of the Old Constantinople Rabbi and Rabbi Ephraim Wohl of Sudilkov; a ruling of Rabbi Yitzchak Daltash is printed after the approbations.
On back of title page of Part 1, a censor permit was printed with explanations about the Zohar in Latin.
Stamps and signatures.
On title pages, the name of the book and the place of print are printed in red ink. Four parts in three volumes, Part 4, Bamidbar Devarim, bound with Part 3, its whole title page is printed in black ink.
[4], 251, 1-17; [1], 117-309, 10 leaves, 21 cm. Blue and greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Professionally restored tears. New, fancy leather bindings.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $1,900
Unsold
Seder Tehillim with Ma'amadot, "arranged according to the days of the week and one who says them daily is promised the World to Come". Zhitomir, 1847, the Rabbi of Slavita's grandchildren's printing press.
Includes Yehi Ratzon (prayer) before Tehillim after the title page. Hebrew and Yiddish. Starting from Page 183: Seder Ma'amadot (six pages only).
Prayer books published in Zhitomir by the holy Shapira brothers, grandsons of Rabbi Shapira of Slavita and Rabbi Pinchas of Korets, are well-known for their special segula, and were printed with the intention of rousing mercy when used for prayer.
Not complete (most of Seder Ma'amadot is missing), 188 pages [94 leaves, 47 pamphlets], 23 cm. Fair-good condition. Margins slightly cut off, light damage to titles at top of pages. Stains, tears and much moth damage, impressive professional-artistic restoration of high quality. New, very fancy leather cover.
Rare. Bibliographically unknown [possibly part of Siddur Korban Mincha].
Includes Yehi Ratzon (prayer) before Tehillim after the title page. Hebrew and Yiddish. Starting from Page 183: Seder Ma'amadot (six pages only).
Prayer books published in Zhitomir by the holy Shapira brothers, grandsons of Rabbi Shapira of Slavita and Rabbi Pinchas of Korets, are well-known for their special segula, and were printed with the intention of rousing mercy when used for prayer.
Not complete (most of Seder Ma'amadot is missing), 188 pages [94 leaves, 47 pamphlets], 23 cm. Fair-good condition. Margins slightly cut off, light damage to titles at top of pages. Stains, tears and much moth damage, impressive professional-artistic restoration of high quality. New, very fancy leather cover.
Rare. Bibliographically unknown [possibly part of Siddur Korban Mincha].
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $1,400
Sold for: $1,750
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Set of Machzorim, including commentaries and an Ivri-Deitch interpretation, Sephardic version. Zhitomir. 1865-1866. Printed by the grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita.
Section 1: For Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur: 154 leaves. 30 cm. Fair condition. Minor moth stains. Wear and tear, dampness and mildew stains. Detached pages. Original leather binding, damaged and detached.
Section 2: For Passover, Shavuot and Succoth: 136 leaves [missing: leaves 134-136, a total of three leaves]. Fair-poor condition. 28 cm. Detached and worn title page. Moth damage. Stains and tears. Without binding.
Section 1: For Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur: 154 leaves. 30 cm. Fair condition. Minor moth stains. Wear and tear, dampness and mildew stains. Detached pages. Original leather binding, damaged and detached.
Section 2: For Passover, Shavuot and Succoth: 136 leaves [missing: leaves 134-136, a total of three leaves]. Fair-poor condition. 28 cm. Detached and worn title page. Moth damage. Stains and tears. Without binding.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $125
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Tur Even HaEzer, by Rabbeinu Ya'akov Ben Asher (the Rosh). Zhitomir, 1858, Rabbis Chanina Lipa and Yehoshua Heshel Shapira Printing.
409, [1] pages, 33 cm. Good condition. Stamps on every leaf of book. Light moth damage. Stains. Cardboard binding, slightly worn.
409, [1] pages, 33 cm. Good condition. Stamps on every leaf of book. Light moth damage. Stains. Cardboard binding, slightly worn.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
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Marpe LaNefesh, on ethics and service of G-d, by Rabbi Rafael of Nortzi. Zhitomir, 1858. Printed by the grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita.
[28] pages. 16 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Stamps of "Pinchas Ben Tzion Goldkroit of Lublin" etc. Old worn binding.
[28] pages. 16 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Stamps of "Pinchas Ben Tzion Goldkroit of Lublin" etc. Old worn binding.
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