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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $300
Sold for: $575
Including buyer's premium
Complete set of Jerusalem Talmud. Zhitomir, 1860-1867. Five volumes published by Brothers Rabbi Hanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshil Shapira, grandchildren of the Slavita Rabbi.
Five title-pages in red ink. Illustrations and decorations. On page 65 of Masekhet Shvi'it, there is a picture of Eliyahu’s Altar on Mt. Carmel, and on page 66 – a picture of Mt. Sinai with Tablets on top, printed upside-down. Few glosses upon margins of the sheets. 38 cm. Good condition.
Five title-pages in red ink. Illustrations and decorations. On page 65 of Masekhet Shvi'it, there is a picture of Eliyahu’s Altar on Mt. Carmel, and on page 66 – a picture of Mt. Sinai with Tablets on top, printed upside-down. Few glosses upon margins of the sheets. 38 cm. Good condition.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Russia and Poland
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $120
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Mesilat Yesharim, contains topics of ethics and fear of Heaven, with Derech Etz Chaim by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Lutzzato. Zhitomir, 1847.
"Printing by brothers Chanina Liba and Aryeh Leib and Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita". [It is rare to fine the names of the three brothers written together on the title page].
107 pages. 15 cm. Good condition. Stains. New cover.
"Printing by brothers Chanina Liba and Aryeh Leib and Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita". [It is rare to fine the names of the three brothers written together on the title page].
107 pages. 15 cm. Good condition. Stains. New cover.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Russia and Poland
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $150
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
Ohr Zaru’a books by Rabbi Yitzchak son of Moshe of Vienna. First editions which were printed after the book was in manuscript form for over six hundred years.
1. Sections one and two, Zhitomir, 1862, printed in the printing press of Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapiro, grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita.
[2], 232 pages; 4, 184 pages. 37 cm, regal quality paper, good condition, minor moth damage and stains on first title page. Semi-leather binding. Owner signatures and stamps.
2. Sections three and four, Jerusalem, 1887-1890. (Many illustrations of sites in Eretz Israel and the Temple).
[4], 79, [1], 106, 72 pages; [2], 79, [1] pages. 40 cm. Especially wide margins, good condition, minor tears. Cloth binding. (S. HaLevi 573, 689).
1. Sections one and two, Zhitomir, 1862, printed in the printing press of Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapiro, grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita.
[2], 232 pages; 4, 184 pages. 37 cm, regal quality paper, good condition, minor moth damage and stains on first title page. Semi-leather binding. Owner signatures and stamps.
2. Sections three and four, Jerusalem, 1887-1890. (Many illustrations of sites in Eretz Israel and the Temple).
[4], 79, [1], 106, 72 pages; [2], 79, [1] pages. 40 cm. Especially wide margins, good condition, minor tears. Cloth binding. (S. HaLevi 573, 689).
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Russia and Poland
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $200
Unsold
Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah, two parts. Slavita, 1810. Printed by Rabbi Moshe Shapira, Rabbi of Slavita. Signatures and stamps of Rabbi Gershon ben Reuven, hundreds of scholarly glosses on wide sheets, in Rashi script – Oriental (Persia?). In one of the glosses he copies from the manuscript of the "Chacham Moshe Shlomo Machiseso".
[4], 172, 244 leaves. 24.5 cm. Greenish paper, wide margins. Good condition, moth damage and stains. Original leather cover, worn.
[4], 172, 244 leaves. 24.5 cm. Greenish paper, wide margins. Good condition, moth damage and stains. Original leather cover, worn.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Russia and Poland
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![1. Maginei Eretz, Orach Chaim. Zhitomir, 1855, printed by the grandsons of Rebbe Moshe Shapira. 1-329, [3] pages; 118 pages (](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/105.jpg "Shulchan Aruch – Zhitomir – Five Volumes")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $320
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1. Maginei Eretz, Orach Chaim. Zhitomir, 1855, printed by the grandsons of Rebbe Moshe Shapira. 1-329, [3] pages; 118 pages (Machatzit HaShekel). Original leather cover.
2-3. Torat Cohanim, Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat. Zhitomir, 1856 printed by the grandsons of Rebbe Moshe Shapira. Parts 1-2. At end of Part 1, appendix of 25 pages of index of Pri Megadim; Part 2, 528 pages - Noted in the Bibliography Institute CD that they did not see this part.
4-5. Eshlei Ravrevei [Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah]. Zhitomir, 1866, printed by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Shapira grandson of the Rebbe of Slavita. Parts 1-2. Noted in Bibliography Institute CD that they did not see Part 2.
Varied size and condition. Stamps.
2-3. Torat Cohanim, Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat. Zhitomir, 1856 printed by the grandsons of Rebbe Moshe Shapira. Parts 1-2. At end of Part 1, appendix of 25 pages of index of Pri Megadim; Part 2, 528 pages - Noted in the Bibliography Institute CD that they did not see this part.
4-5. Eshlei Ravrevei [Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah]. Zhitomir, 1866, printed by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Shapira grandson of the Rebbe of Slavita. Parts 1-2. Noted in Bibliography Institute CD that they did not see Part 2.
Varied size and condition. Stamps.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Russia and Poland
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![Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim – Part 1 [Simanim 1-428]. Zhitomir, 1855. * Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim - Part 1 [Simanim 1-428],](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/106.jpg "Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, Zhitomir – Two Copies")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $120
Sold for: $175
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Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim – Part 1 [Simanim 1-428]. Zhitomir, 1855. * Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim - Part 1 [Simanim 1-428], with Pri Megadim. Zhitomir, 1861.
Varied size and condition. Owners' inscriptions and stamps.
Varied size and condition. Owners' inscriptions and stamps.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Russia and Poland
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
1. Orchot Tzadikim, Musar. Polana, (1802). (Rare edition).
2. Likutei Pardes, by Rashi, including Refu’at HaGviya and Likutei HaRambam from Musar Haskel book. Polana, 1813. Ownership signature “Aryeh Leib [Shatzki?]”.
3. Sha’ar Hagmul by the Ramban, (1802). [Missing location of print, Bibliography Institute CD lists Russia-Poland, Winograd Rosenfeld lists Kapust – however, the symbol of the printer is identical to No. 4-5, which indicates that apparently the book was printed in Polana].
4. Kitzur Shnei Luchot HaBrit, with Batra edition. Polana, [1816?]. Autographed by the Jerusalemite Ga’on Rabbi “Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer” (1867-1935).
5. Seder HaYom, Rabbi Moshe Ben Makir, Polana, 1816. Autographed by Rabbi “Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer”.
Various sizes and conditions; good to fair.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s Private collection.
2. Likutei Pardes, by Rashi, including Refu’at HaGviya and Likutei HaRambam from Musar Haskel book. Polana, 1813. Ownership signature “Aryeh Leib [Shatzki?]”.
3. Sha’ar Hagmul by the Ramban, (1802). [Missing location of print, Bibliography Institute CD lists Russia-Poland, Winograd Rosenfeld lists Kapust – however, the symbol of the printer is identical to No. 4-5, which indicates that apparently the book was printed in Polana].
4. Kitzur Shnei Luchot HaBrit, with Batra edition. Polana, [1816?]. Autographed by the Jerusalemite Ga’on Rabbi “Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer” (1867-1935).
5. Seder HaYom, Rabbi Moshe Ben Makir, Polana, 1816. Autographed by Rabbi “Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer”.
Various sizes and conditions; good to fair.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s Private collection.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Russia and Poland
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![Simchat Levav – Commentary Pat Lechem on Chovot HaLevavot [with the text], by Rabbi Chaim Avraham Katz of Mohilev. Shklov, [1](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/108.jpg "Simchat Levav – Chovot HaLevavot with the Commentary Pat Lechem – Shkl")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $180
Sold for: $300
Including buyer's premium
Simchat Levav – Commentary Pat Lechem on Chovot HaLevavot [with the text], by Rabbi Chaim Avraham Katz of Mohilev. Shklov, [1803]. First edition.
Continuous owners' signatures [cutoff] on margins of introduction leaves: "belongs to Moshe Yoseph son in law of … congregation of Perushi[m] – [holy] city of Saf[ed]".
Rabbi Chaim Avraham ben Aryeh Leib Katz, "Magid Meisharim" of the Mohilev community. His book Pat Lechem is still being printed as one of the most basic explanations of Chovot Halevavot. The book Milchama B'Shalom (Shklov 1797) – on the argument of Yoseph and his brothers was also printed from Pat Lechem and has been published in many edition and even translated into Yiddish and LadiNo.
6. 127, 122-130; 92 leaves, 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Slight tear to upper margin of title page. Colored leaf cutting. Antique semi-leather cover, worn.
From Dr. Mehlman's private collection – Ginzei Yisrael.
Continuous owners' signatures [cutoff] on margins of introduction leaves: "belongs to Moshe Yoseph son in law of … congregation of Perushi[m] – [holy] city of Saf[ed]".
Rabbi Chaim Avraham ben Aryeh Leib Katz, "Magid Meisharim" of the Mohilev community. His book Pat Lechem is still being printed as one of the most basic explanations of Chovot Halevavot. The book Milchama B'Shalom (Shklov 1797) – on the argument of Yoseph and his brothers was also printed from Pat Lechem and has been published in many edition and even translated into Yiddish and LadiNo.
6. 127, 122-130; 92 leaves, 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Slight tear to upper margin of title page. Colored leaf cutting. Antique semi-leather cover, worn.
From Dr. Mehlman's private collection – Ginzei Yisrael.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Russia and Poland
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
Including buyer's premium
Avkat Rochel, "many great and awesome novella" [compilations about the end of times, wars before the arrival of mashiach, the world to come and the resurrection of the dead], Rabbi Machir ben Rabbi Yitzchak Sar Chesed [disciple of Rabbi Yehuda son of the Rosh]. Shklov, [1795].
On page 31-32, the printers added "marganita d'vei Rav" – a copy of "marganita of Rabbi Meir" from the book Reishit Chochma by Rabbi Eliyahu di Vidash.
32 leaves [Leaf 12 missing]. 16 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears to title page. Moth marks. Paper pasting. Handwritten signature: "Chaim Katz".
From Dr. Mehlman's private collection – Ginzei Yisrael.
On page 31-32, the printers added "marganita d'vei Rav" – a copy of "marganita of Rabbi Meir" from the book Reishit Chochma by Rabbi Eliyahu di Vidash.
32 leaves [Leaf 12 missing]. 16 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears to title page. Moth marks. Paper pasting. Handwritten signature: "Chaim Katz".
From Dr. Mehlman's private collection – Ginzei Yisrael.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Russia and Poland
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $400
Unsold
Levushei Srad, on Yoreh De'ah, by Rebbe David Shlomo Eibshitz, author of Arvei Nachal. Hrubishov, 1819.
On the title page and in the approbation by Rabbi David, Rabbi of Hrubishov (Tamuz 1819), the author is mentioned as a living person although he already died in 1813.
Scholarly glosses in antique handwriting, and corrections.
[1], 102 leaves. 35 cm. Fair condition, stains, wear and moth damage. Loose partial cover.
On the title page and in the approbation by Rabbi David, Rabbi of Hrubishov (Tamuz 1819), the author is mentioned as a living person although he already died in 1813.
Scholarly glosses in antique handwriting, and corrections.
[1], 102 leaves. 35 cm. Fair condition, stains, wear and moth damage. Loose partial cover.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Russia and Poland
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $250
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Ten books of responsa and Halacha printed in Livorno:
Kerem Chemer, section 2, regulations by Western scholars and responsa, Rabbi Avraham Ankava. Livorno, [1871]. (Handwritten inscription of author and his signature) * Mateh Yehudah, on Orach Chaim section 2, includes: Shevet Yehduah, on Yoreh De’ah, Rabbi Yehudah Eiash. Livorno, [1783]. (Handwritten comment); Aruch HaShulchan, Choshen Mishpat section 1, Rabbi Yitzchak Teib. Livorno, [1811] * Machaneh Levi’ah, on laws of joyous occasions by the Maharam of Rottenberg, Rabbi Yehudah HaLevi of Tunisia. Livorno, [1819-1828] * Yad Avshalom, section 1, on Orach Chaim, Rabbi Avraham Belaish. Livorno, [1829] * Mishbetzot Zahav Responsa, Rabbi Natan Amram. Livorno, [1851]. (Without binding) * Zivchei Teru’ah, laws of slaughtering, Rabbi Shlomo Zarka, includes: Zikaron L’Bnei Yisrael pamphlet by Rabbi Avraham Mizrachi. Livorno, [1867] * Ner David, section 1, on the Shas, Rabbi David Gig. Livorno, [1868]. (Missing: 3 leaves of omissions at end) * Sha’arei Tefillah, laws of prayer, Rabbi Ya’akov Roke’ach. Livorno, [1870].
Total of 10 books. Various sizes and conditions (good to fair). Notations and owner signatures.
Kerem Chemer, section 2, regulations by Western scholars and responsa, Rabbi Avraham Ankava. Livorno, [1871]. (Handwritten inscription of author and his signature) * Mateh Yehudah, on Orach Chaim section 2, includes: Shevet Yehduah, on Yoreh De’ah, Rabbi Yehudah Eiash. Livorno, [1783]. (Handwritten comment); Aruch HaShulchan, Choshen Mishpat section 1, Rabbi Yitzchak Teib. Livorno, [1811] * Machaneh Levi’ah, on laws of joyous occasions by the Maharam of Rottenberg, Rabbi Yehudah HaLevi of Tunisia. Livorno, [1819-1828] * Yad Avshalom, section 1, on Orach Chaim, Rabbi Avraham Belaish. Livorno, [1829] * Mishbetzot Zahav Responsa, Rabbi Natan Amram. Livorno, [1851]. (Without binding) * Zivchei Teru’ah, laws of slaughtering, Rabbi Shlomo Zarka, includes: Zikaron L’Bnei Yisrael pamphlet by Rabbi Avraham Mizrachi. Livorno, [1867] * Ner David, section 1, on the Shas, Rabbi David Gig. Livorno, [1868]. (Missing: 3 leaves of omissions at end) * Sha’arei Tefillah, laws of prayer, Rabbi Ya’akov Roke’ach. Livorno, [1870].
Total of 10 books. Various sizes and conditions (good to fair). Notations and owner signatures.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
Seven books printed in Livorno:
Hadrat Zekenim, brief version of the concordance, Yitzchak Di Pass. Livorno, 1753. Bound with: Me’irat Einayim, index on Sefer HaMitzvot by the Rambam, Yitzchak Di Pass. Livorno, 1753. (Leaves 2-5, includes a chart of acronyms, bound at the end, as appears on the title page) * Sefer HaMachri’a, Halachic rulings and additions on Ta’anit tractate, Rabbi Yeshaya Ditrani. Livorno, [1779] * Rabbi Yitzchak Alfasi Responsa. Livorno, [1781] * Aderet Eliyahu, on the Sma"g and the Re’em, Rabbi Eliyahu Yisrael. Livorno, [1828]. (Signature of Rabbi "Dva"sh") * "Sefer Machberet HaSheini L’Sas Anochi", on the weekly Parshiot, poems of supplication, and charts of lunar and yearly cycles, Rabbi Shlomo Shmama, Livorno, [1878]. (Attached is a leaf in Sephardic handwriting) * Mizmor LeAsaf, ethics and laws, Rabbi Sasson Shandoch. Livorno, [1864].
Total of 7 books. Various sizes and conditions. Owner signatures.
Hadrat Zekenim, brief version of the concordance, Yitzchak Di Pass. Livorno, 1753. Bound with: Me’irat Einayim, index on Sefer HaMitzvot by the Rambam, Yitzchak Di Pass. Livorno, 1753. (Leaves 2-5, includes a chart of acronyms, bound at the end, as appears on the title page) * Sefer HaMachri’a, Halachic rulings and additions on Ta’anit tractate, Rabbi Yeshaya Ditrani. Livorno, [1779] * Rabbi Yitzchak Alfasi Responsa. Livorno, [1781] * Aderet Eliyahu, on the Sma"g and the Re’em, Rabbi Eliyahu Yisrael. Livorno, [1828]. (Signature of Rabbi "Dva"sh") * "Sefer Machberet HaSheini L’Sas Anochi", on the weekly Parshiot, poems of supplication, and charts of lunar and yearly cycles, Rabbi Shlomo Shmama, Livorno, [1878]. (Attached is a leaf in Sephardic handwriting) * Mizmor LeAsaf, ethics and laws, Rabbi Sasson Shandoch. Livorno, [1864].
Total of 7 books. Various sizes and conditions. Owner signatures.
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