Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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![Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvim. Hamburg, [1588].
One of the Bible’s editions printed between 1586-1589 in Hamburg, the root-letters](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/165.jpg "Bible – Hamburg, 1588 – Hollow Letters")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvim. Hamburg, [1588].
One of the Bible’s editions printed between 1586-1589 in Hamburg, the root-letters are printed in regular fonts, while the letters which are not root letters were printed in a hollow font. Every word’s root letters are filled with tiny letters above that word. There is a Latin foreword by the editor at the beginning of the book, which includes a Hebrew grammar chart with explanations in Latin.
See pagination in Hebrew description. [Missing first title page?- Separate title pages for the Nevi’im Rishonim, Nevi’im Acharonim and Ketuvim]. 36.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wrinkles. Two introduction leaves are detached. Moth damage. Glued paper restoration. Handwritten captions marking the yearly Haftarot. Antique leather binding.
One of the Bible’s editions printed between 1586-1589 in Hamburg, the root-letters are printed in regular fonts, while the letters which are not root letters were printed in a hollow font. Every word’s root letters are filled with tiny letters above that word. There is a Latin foreword by the editor at the beginning of the book, which includes a Hebrew grammar chart with explanations in Latin.
See pagination in Hebrew description. [Missing first title page?- Separate title pages for the Nevi’im Rishonim, Nevi’im Acharonim and Ketuvim]. 36.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wrinkles. Two introduction leaves are detached. Moth damage. Glued paper restoration. Handwritten captions marking the yearly Haftarot. Antique leather binding.
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![Sefer HaRokeach, composed by Rabbi Eliezer [of Germiza] son of Rabbi Yehudah. Fano, day preceding Passover [1505], Gershom So](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/166.jpg "Sefer HaRokeach – Fano, 1505")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Sefer HaRokeach, composed by Rabbi Eliezer [of Germiza] son of Rabbi Yehudah. Fano, day preceding Passover [1505], Gershom Soncino Press. First edition.
Among the books of Halacha and reverence. “Proofread with precision by the expert Rabbi Yehudah Yaleh…”. According to many bibliographers this book is the first Hebrew book which was printed with a title page.
Rabbi Eliezer of Germiza (1145-1225). Son and disciple of Rabbi Yehudah son of Rabbi Klonymus of Magentza, and disciple of Rabbi Yehudah HaChassid author of Sefer Chassidim, who taught him the secrets of Kabbalah. Composed approximately thirty books, and is known by the name of this book – author of the Rokeach.
Title page missing and replaced in photocopy. [108] leaves, 26.5 cm. Bright high quality paper. Fair condition, moth damage and restored damages, stains. New binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s Private collection.
Among the books of Halacha and reverence. “Proofread with precision by the expert Rabbi Yehudah Yaleh…”. According to many bibliographers this book is the first Hebrew book which was printed with a title page.
Rabbi Eliezer of Germiza (1145-1225). Son and disciple of Rabbi Yehudah son of Rabbi Klonymus of Magentza, and disciple of Rabbi Yehudah HaChassid author of Sefer Chassidim, who taught him the secrets of Kabbalah. Composed approximately thirty books, and is known by the name of this book – author of the Rokeach.
Title page missing and replaced in photocopy. [108] leaves, 26.5 cm. Bright high quality paper. Fair condition, moth damage and restored damages, stains. New binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s Private collection.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Leaves from the book of commentary on blessings and prayers by Rabbeinu David Avudraham. Fes, Kislev, 1616. Shmuel Nedivot printing.
Antique Moroccan printing, with same style of letters as Spanish printing before the expulsion. A complete copy of this rare printing is not known to exist. Apparently, this is the first book printed in Fes and one of the few books printed there. In Fes, other books were printed only 400 years later.
Leaves 61, 63-68 total 7 leaves, 28.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and folds.
From Avraham Hatal's collection.
Antique Moroccan printing, with same style of letters as Spanish printing before the expulsion. A complete copy of this rare printing is not known to exist. Apparently, this is the first book printed in Fes and one of the few books printed there. In Fes, other books were printed only 400 years later.
Leaves 61, 63-68 total 7 leaves, 28.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and folds.
From Avraham Hatal's collection.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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A collection of book leaves from early print, buried in the "geniza of covers".
Sections of book leaves: Nevi'im Rishonim, Liria, 1494; Tractate Ketubot [Pesaro?]. Rif, Constantinople, 1509; Section from the haftarot; Yalkut Shimoni, first edition, Salonika, 1521.
C. 12 leaf remnants, varied size and condition, poor.
Sections of book leaves: Nevi'im Rishonim, Liria, 1494; Tractate Ketubot [Pesaro?]. Rif, Constantinople, 1509; Section from the haftarot; Yalkut Shimoni, first edition, Salonika, 1521.
C. 12 leaf remnants, varied size and condition, poor.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $200
Sold for: $400
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Remants of printed leaves of parchment removed from the "Covers Geniza". Shemot, with Targum and Rashi and Ramban commentary. Salonika, [1521].
Leaf 134 and another section from Leaf 154.
Varied size and condition, various damages caused by removal from binding.
Leaf 134 and another section from Leaf 154.
Varied size and condition, various damages caused by removal from binding.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Mikneh Avraham – Peculium Abrae, grammar book by Rabbi Avraham son of Meir De-Balmes. Venice, 1523. Daniel Bomberg print. First edition.
The book is about the Hebrew letters, the roots and rules of the Hebrew language, grammar basics and more, includes a Latin translation, apparently by Rabbi David son of Klonimos who authored the book’s last chapter called “Sha’ar Be-Ta’amei Ha-Mikra” [missing in this copy], and brought the book to print.
A poem in Latin honoring Daniel Bomberg on the verso of the title page, written by Franciscus Rosetus. Includes a three page introduction in Latin by Bomberg, followed by an introduction by the author in Hebrew.
Printed in parallel with the Hebrew edition, the letter order of the Hebrew part is almost identical on both editions.
Incomplete copy. Only [112] leaves (out of [314] in the original, the end of the book is incomplete), 21 cm. Handwritten notes on the title page.
The book is about the Hebrew letters, the roots and rules of the Hebrew language, grammar basics and more, includes a Latin translation, apparently by Rabbi David son of Klonimos who authored the book’s last chapter called “Sha’ar Be-Ta’amei Ha-Mikra” [missing in this copy], and brought the book to print.
A poem in Latin honoring Daniel Bomberg on the verso of the title page, written by Franciscus Rosetus. Includes a three page introduction in Latin by Bomberg, followed by an introduction by the author in Hebrew.
Printed in parallel with the Hebrew edition, the letter order of the Hebrew part is almost identical on both editions.
Incomplete copy. Only [112] leaves (out of [314] in the original, the end of the book is incomplete), 21 cm. Handwritten notes on the title page.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $2,800
Sold for: $3,500
Including buyer's premium
1. Sefer Meturgeman, an Aramaic-Hebrew dictionary and explanation of Aramaic language of Torah Targum. Rabbi Eliyahu HaLevi Ashkenasi (Rabbi Eliyahu HaBachur). Isny, 1541. First edition. Contains six rare leaves at the end of the author's introduction in Hebrew and Latin, with a special section in Latin from 1542.
Many handwritten glosses, starting with the words "Tuvia said". Many owners' signatures and stamps. Ownership inscription from London 1779.
[4] 164, [8] leaves. 30.5 cm. Good condition, stains. New parchment cover.
2. Sefer Meturgeman, Koln, 1560. (Isna edition 1541, with added title page and Latin introduction printed in Koln in 1560. Author's introduction in Hebrew and Latin printed in 1542 – see more about this edition, Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Yisrael No. 1865).
On title page: Signature of Rabbi Isaac Berlin, Sivan 1838 (see Item 408). Several handwritten glosses.
[8], 164, [2] leaves. 32.5 cm. Good condition, stains and wear to leaf margins. New semi-leather cover.
From Dr. Mehlman's private collection – Ginzei Yisrael.
Many handwritten glosses, starting with the words "Tuvia said". Many owners' signatures and stamps. Ownership inscription from London 1779.
[4] 164, [8] leaves. 30.5 cm. Good condition, stains. New parchment cover.
2. Sefer Meturgeman, Koln, 1560. (Isna edition 1541, with added title page and Latin introduction printed in Koln in 1560. Author's introduction in Hebrew and Latin printed in 1542 – see more about this edition, Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Yisrael No. 1865).
On title page: Signature of Rabbi Isaac Berlin, Sivan 1838 (see Item 408). Several handwritten glosses.
[8], 164, [2] leaves. 32.5 cm. Good condition, stains and wear to leaf margins. New semi-leather cover.
From Dr. Mehlman's private collection – Ginzei Yisrael.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Zichron Torat Moshe, index to Chazal's sayings, from both Talmuds, midrash and sayings from early books. Rabbi Moshe Fijo. Constantinople, 1553.
Dedication in Yemenite handwriting: "This book is dedicated to the Beit Knesset of Yechya ben Saliman the Cohen". Antique manuscript leaves are pasted on the cover .
Missing copy, 89 leaves (of 174 leaves. Missing: title page, pamphlets 6-15, 26-29), 30.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, stains and wear. Damaged and worn cover.
Dedication in Yemenite handwriting: "This book is dedicated to the Beit Knesset of Yechya ben Saliman the Cohen". Antique manuscript leaves are pasted on the cover .
Missing copy, 89 leaves (of 174 leaves. Missing: title page, pamphlets 6-15, 26-29), 30.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, stains and wear. Damaged and worn cover.
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![Rabbi Levi Ben Gershom [Ralbag] Commentary on the Bible, through the interpretation of the Parasha, the meaning of the words](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/173.jpg "Ralbag (Gersonides) Al Ha-Tora – Venice 1547")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $700
Sold for: $1,125
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Rabbi Levi Ben Gershom [Ralbag] Commentary on the Bible, through the interpretation of the Parasha, the meaning of the words and their use. Venice, 1547. Daniel Bomberg print. Previous owner’s signature on the title page.
6, 9-248 pages. 31 cm. Good condition, with minor staining. Moth damage in the center of the inner pages. Fine, slightly damaged, antique leather binding.
6, 9-248 pages. 31 cm. Good condition, with minor staining. Moth damage in the center of the inner pages. Fine, slightly damaged, antique leather binding.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $1,875
Including buyer's premium
Yearly Slichot prayers as customary by the Ashkenazim. Venice, (1548). Adelkind Press. Many censorship erasures with ink, and completion of erasures in handwriting.
Based upon the Augsburg edition 1536, with the omission of Slichot recited in Ashkenaz and certain other Slichot. In their place other Slichot were printed as well as other additions: prayers for Brit Mila, explanation of significant words and instructions for prayer, some in Yiddish.
Various ownership signatures and signatures of the Sagri family members [family of rabbis and leaders of Italian congregations]. “Purchased from the funds of Yosef Sagri”. Listing of the question posed to Rabbi Yochanan Cohen in the year 1783. Listings of Slichot to be recited, and numerous notations in Hebrew and Latin (some erased).
131, [3] leaves. 20 cm. Bright high quality paper, good-fair condition, stains of usage and wax drippings. Restored damage in margins of number of leaves. New leather binding.
Complete prayer books from this period are rare. The last leaf in which the Kel Melech prayer was printed separately is especially rare.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s Private collection.
Based upon the Augsburg edition 1536, with the omission of Slichot recited in Ashkenaz and certain other Slichot. In their place other Slichot were printed as well as other additions: prayers for Brit Mila, explanation of significant words and instructions for prayer, some in Yiddish.
Various ownership signatures and signatures of the Sagri family members [family of rabbis and leaders of Italian congregations]. “Purchased from the funds of Yosef Sagri”. Listing of the question posed to Rabbi Yochanan Cohen in the year 1783. Listings of Slichot to be recited, and numerous notations in Hebrew and Latin (some erased).
131, [3] leaves. 20 cm. Bright high quality paper, good-fair condition, stains of usage and wax drippings. Restored damage in margins of number of leaves. New leather binding.
Complete prayer books from this period are rare. The last leaf in which the Kel Melech prayer was printed separately is especially rare.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s Private collection.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
Ohel Mo’ed book, dictionary of synonyms in alphabetical order. Rabbi Shlomo of UrbiNo. Venice, 1548.
Title page contains signature of Rabbi “David Tebele Berlin” and his stamp “Tebele Berliner of Gombin” – Rabbi David Tebele Berlin (son-in-law of Rabbi Yitzchak Reich of Gombin) immigrated in his old age to Jerusalem in the late 1740’s, son of Rabbi Shlomo Berlin Av Beit Din of Prenzlau and London, and son of son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Av Beit Din of Berlin. [Son-in-law of Rabbi Yochanan Zvi Schlank of Jerusalem, known as Rabbi Tebele, disciple of the Chatam Sofer] – for additional information related to him see attached material and next item.
Many erased stamps of “Beit Midrash Menachem Zion in the Churva Synagogue of Rabbi Yehudah HaChassid in Jerusalem”. Title page contains notation in handwriting of Rabbi Yosef Zundel of Salant [who was in charge of the library of the Menachem Zion Beit Midrash]: “From the estate of Rabbi David Tebele for the Menachem Zion Beit Midrash”. Leaf 40 and leaf 58 contain notations in his holy handwriting “Menachem Zion”. [The handwriting is definitely identical to the signed notations of Rabbi Zundel in the Kedem catalogue, auction 12 item 343].
[2], 118 leaves. 18 cm. Good condition, minor stains and damage. Colorful paper cut. Torn leather binding.
Title page contains signature of Rabbi “David Tebele Berlin” and his stamp “Tebele Berliner of Gombin” – Rabbi David Tebele Berlin (son-in-law of Rabbi Yitzchak Reich of Gombin) immigrated in his old age to Jerusalem in the late 1740’s, son of Rabbi Shlomo Berlin Av Beit Din of Prenzlau and London, and son of son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Av Beit Din of Berlin. [Son-in-law of Rabbi Yochanan Zvi Schlank of Jerusalem, known as Rabbi Tebele, disciple of the Chatam Sofer] – for additional information related to him see attached material and next item.
Many erased stamps of “Beit Midrash Menachem Zion in the Churva Synagogue of Rabbi Yehudah HaChassid in Jerusalem”. Title page contains notation in handwriting of Rabbi Yosef Zundel of Salant [who was in charge of the library of the Menachem Zion Beit Midrash]: “From the estate of Rabbi David Tebele for the Menachem Zion Beit Midrash”. Leaf 40 and leaf 58 contain notations in his holy handwriting “Menachem Zion”. [The handwriting is definitely identical to the signed notations of Rabbi Zundel in the Kedem catalogue, auction 12 item 343].
[2], 118 leaves. 18 cm. Good condition, minor stains and damage. Colorful paper cut. Torn leather binding.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Or Einayim, on the topic of Mashiach and the Final Redemption “the qualities of Israel and all the goodness stored in the future. With many clarifications on matters of our holy Torah”. Rabbi Shlomo son of Avraham Peniel. Cremona, 1557. Numerous glosses in antique Ashkenazi handwriting [17th century].
Ink-stamped by the “Menachem Zion Beit Midrash in Rabbi Yehuda Ha-Chasid’s Churva, Jerusalem”. Handwritten inscription on leaf 32 by the holy Rabbi Yosef Zundel of Salant: “To the Midrash Menachem Zion” [the handwriting is identical to Rabbi Zundel’s signed inscriptions in the Kedem catalogue for auction 12, item 343].
The same page also bears the signature of Rabbi “David Tevele son of the Gaon Rabbi Shlomo ABD of London" – Rabbi David Tevele Berlin of Gombin and Jerusalem, son of Rabbi Shlomo Rabbi of Prenzlau And London and grandson of Rabbi Zvi Hirsch ABD of Berlin – See previous item.
32 leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition, stains, restored damages on title page and last leaf. New, semi-leather binding.
Ink-stamped by the “Menachem Zion Beit Midrash in Rabbi Yehuda Ha-Chasid’s Churva, Jerusalem”. Handwritten inscription on leaf 32 by the holy Rabbi Yosef Zundel of Salant: “To the Midrash Menachem Zion” [the handwriting is identical to Rabbi Zundel’s signed inscriptions in the Kedem catalogue for auction 12, item 343].
The same page also bears the signature of Rabbi “David Tevele son of the Gaon Rabbi Shlomo ABD of London" – Rabbi David Tevele Berlin of Gombin and Jerusalem, son of Rabbi Shlomo Rabbi of Prenzlau And London and grandson of Rabbi Zvi Hirsch ABD of Berlin – See previous item.
32 leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition, stains, restored damages on title page and last leaf. New, semi-leather binding.
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