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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $400
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Sefer HaAruch, explanation of all significant words in the Shas, in alphabetical order, by Rabbi Natan Ben Yechiel of Rome, Basel, 1599.
166 leaves. 29 cm. Very good condition. Ownership signature. Ancient torn vellum binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s Private collection.
166 leaves. 29 cm. Very good condition. Ownership signature. Ancient torn vellum binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s Private collection.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Keter Shem Tov, biblical interpretations by Rabbi Shem Tov Melamed. Venice, [1596].
Antique signatures: “Aharon Zamigrad”, “Shmuel Zenwill son of Aharon Zamigrad", "Kapil", “Kaim Yuda son of Rabbi Fishel”. Signed notes by the people who studied the book: “I have learned in this book in the holy city of Slonim… [Z]enwill son of Rabbi Naftali…Gabriel son of Yosef”.
136, 26 leaves. Good condition, slight wear and stains. New, cloth binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection – “Ginzei Israel”.
Antique signatures: “Aharon Zamigrad”, “Shmuel Zenwill son of Aharon Zamigrad", "Kapil", “Kaim Yuda son of Rabbi Fishel”. Signed notes by the people who studied the book: “I have learned in this book in the holy city of Slonim… [Z]enwill son of Rabbi Naftali…Gabriel son of Yosef”.
136, 26 leaves. Good condition, slight wear and stains. New, cloth binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection – “Ginzei Israel”.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Book of Responsa by the Maharam (of Rothenburg). Prague, 1608. [Moshe ben Yoseph Betzalel Katz printing]. Illustrated title page, foreword by publisher, Rabbi Yitzchak HaCohen son in law of the Maharal of Prague.
2, 5-114 leaves. 28.5 cm. Fair condition, tear on title page, moth damage. Leaves cut on border of top title. Old binding with leather spine, damaged.
2, 5-114 leaves. 28.5 cm. Fair condition, tear on title page, moth damage. Leaves cut on border of top title. Old binding with leather spine, damaged.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $350
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Beit Lechem Yehuda, "a golden index to find all Chazal sayings from the shas which are found in the book Ein Yisrael …", Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh of Modena. Venice, 1625.
A detailed index of the aggada writings in the shas according to topics. Printed as an appendix to the Ein Yisrael edition [in Italian printings, the name of the book Ein Ya'akov by Rabbi Ya'acov Eben Chaviv was changed to Ein Yisrael because of the censor], Venice 1625. Also printed separately.
26 leaves. 27.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Moth marks with minor damage to text. Holes and damage to text on last leaf. New cover.
A detailed index of the aggada writings in the shas according to topics. Printed as an appendix to the Ein Yisrael edition [in Italian printings, the name of the book Ein Ya'akov by Rabbi Ya'acov Eben Chaviv was changed to Ein Yisrael because of the censor], Venice 1625. Also printed separately.
26 leaves. 27.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Moth marks with minor damage to text. Holes and damage to text on last leaf. New cover.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $250
Sold for: $500
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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
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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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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $250
Sold for: $450
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1. Kiryat Melech Rav, Chiddushim on the Rambam, Rabbi Ye’udah Navon. Constantinople, [1751].
2. Chayei Olam, Drushim on Bereshit and Shmot, Rabbi Refa’el Moshe Bula. Constantinople, [1752]. (Handwritten owner notation: “Yosef Burgel” – rabbi in Tunisia, author of Zara DeYosef).
3. Ein Mishpat, responsa, by Rabbi Ezra Malki. Constantinople, [1770].
4. Seder Eliyahu Raba VeZuta, Halachah and responsa in laws of Even HaEzer, Rabbi Eliyahu Alfandari. Constantinople, [1719]. (First leaves in poor condition).
5. Aseifat Zekenim – Shita Mekubetzet for Ketubot tractate, second volume, Rabbi Betzalel Ashkenazi. Constantinople, [1738]. (Without title page).
Total of 5 books. Various sizes and conditions (general condition fair).
2. Chayei Olam, Drushim on Bereshit and Shmot, Rabbi Refa’el Moshe Bula. Constantinople, [1752]. (Handwritten owner notation: “Yosef Burgel” – rabbi in Tunisia, author of Zara DeYosef).
3. Ein Mishpat, responsa, by Rabbi Ezra Malki. Constantinople, [1770].
4. Seder Eliyahu Raba VeZuta, Halachah and responsa in laws of Even HaEzer, Rabbi Eliyahu Alfandari. Constantinople, [1719]. (First leaves in poor condition).
5. Aseifat Zekenim – Shita Mekubetzet for Ketubot tractate, second volume, Rabbi Betzalel Ashkenazi. Constantinople, [1738]. (Without title page).
Total of 5 books. Various sizes and conditions (general condition fair).
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $180
Sold for: $250
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Michtav MeEliyahu, eight chapters on laws of Gittin [divorce], Rabbi Eliyahu Alfandari. Constantinople, [1723]. First edition.
214; [2], 15 leaves. 28.5 cm. Very good condition. Clean leaves with few stains. Worn spine. Stamp of library of Rabbi Shmaryahu Tzukerman of Mohilov (father-in-law of Rabbi David Av Beit Din of Karlin).
214; [2], 15 leaves. 28.5 cm. Very good condition. Clean leaves with few stains. Worn spine. Stamp of library of Rabbi Shmaryahu Tzukerman of Mohilov (father-in-law of Rabbi David Av Beit Din of Karlin).
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $350
Sold for: $563
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תשעה ספרים שנדפסו בשאלוניקי, תע"ז-תקע"ח:
שו"ת רבי ברוך אנג'יל. שאלוניקי, [תע"ז 1717] * בית דוד, על ארבעה טורים, רבי יוסף דוד ב"ר שבתי. שאלוניקי, [ת"ק 1740] * פרי האדמה, על הרמב"ם, מאת רבי רפאל מיוחס: חלק א, שאלוניקי, [תקי"ב 1752] – 2 עותקים (בעותק אחד: רישומי בעלות וחתימות של: רבי חיים רפאל נבון, ורבי ברוך פינטו, בעותק שני: חתימת רבי אברהם ששון); חלק ד, שאלוניקי, [תקכ"ג 1763] (חתימות רבי אברהם חיים אדאדי ועוד) * באר מים חיים, חידושים על מסכת קידושין וגיטין ודרושים, רבי יצחק הלוי. שאלוניקי, [תקמ"ו 1786]. (חותמות רבי חיים דוד כליפי) * בעי חיי, שו"ת בהלכות חו"מ, חלק ב, רבי חיים בנבנישתי. שאלוניקי, [תקנ"א 1791]. (מספריית רבי אברהם חיים אדאדי, חותמות בנו רבי שאול אדאדי) * יד אהרן, מהדורא בתרא לחלק א"ח, רבי אהרן אלפאנדארי. שאלוניקי, [תקנ"א 1791] * שפ"ת הי"ם, שו"ת ופסקים, רבי רפאל יצחק מאייו. שאלוניקי, [תקע"ח 1818]. (חתימת רבי חיים שלמה פראנקו).
סה"כ 9 ספרים. גודל ומצב משתנים [בינוני עד גרוע].
שו"ת רבי ברוך אנג'יל. שאלוניקי, [תע"ז 1717] * בית דוד, על ארבעה טורים, רבי יוסף דוד ב"ר שבתי. שאלוניקי, [ת"ק 1740] * פרי האדמה, על הרמב"ם, מאת רבי רפאל מיוחס: חלק א, שאלוניקי, [תקי"ב 1752] – 2 עותקים (בעותק אחד: רישומי בעלות וחתימות של: רבי חיים רפאל נבון, ורבי ברוך פינטו, בעותק שני: חתימת רבי אברהם ששון); חלק ד, שאלוניקי, [תקכ"ג 1763] (חתימות רבי אברהם חיים אדאדי ועוד) * באר מים חיים, חידושים על מסכת קידושין וגיטין ודרושים, רבי יצחק הלוי. שאלוניקי, [תקמ"ו 1786]. (חותמות רבי חיים דוד כליפי) * בעי חיי, שו"ת בהלכות חו"מ, חלק ב, רבי חיים בנבנישתי. שאלוניקי, [תקנ"א 1791]. (מספריית רבי אברהם חיים אדאדי, חותמות בנו רבי שאול אדאדי) * יד אהרן, מהדורא בתרא לחלק א"ח, רבי אהרן אלפאנדארי. שאלוניקי, [תקנ"א 1791] * שפ"ת הי"ם, שו"ת ופסקים, רבי רפאל יצחק מאייו. שאלוניקי, [תקע"ח 1818]. (חתימת רבי חיים שלמה פראנקו).
סה"כ 9 ספרים. גודל ומצב משתנים [בינוני עד גרוע].
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Sold for: $525
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Nine books printed in Salonika, 1717-1818:
Rabbi Baruch Angel Responsa. Salonika, [1717] * Beit David, on the Arba’ah Turim, Rabbi Yosef David son of Shabtai. Salonika, [1740] * Pri HaAdamah, on the Rambam, by Rabbi Refael Meyuchas: section 1: Salonika, [1752] – 2 copies (first copy contains ownership notations and signatures of Rabbi Chaim Refael Navon, and Rabbi Baruch Pinto, second copy contains signature of Rabbi Avraham Sasson); section 4, Salonika, [1763] (signatures of Rabbi Avraham Chaim Adadi and more) * Be’er Mayim Chaim, Chiddushim on Kidushin and Gittin tractates as well as Drushim, Rabbi Yitzchak HaLevi. Salonika, [1786]. (Signatures of Rabbi Chaim David Kalifi) * B’Ai Chayai, responsa on laws of Choshen Mishpat, section 2, Rabbi Chaim Benbenishti. Salonika, [1791]. (From the library of Rabbi Avraham Chaim Adadi, stamps of his son, Rabbi Shaul Adadi) * Yad Aharon, Batra edition on the Orach Chaim section, Rabbi Aharon Alfandari. Salonika, [1791] * Sfat Hayam, responsa and rulings, Rabbi Refael Yitzchak Mayo. Salonika, [1818]. (Signature of Rabbi Chaim Shlomo Franko).
Total of 9 books. Various sizes and conditions [fair to poor].
Rabbi Baruch Angel Responsa. Salonika, [1717] * Beit David, on the Arba’ah Turim, Rabbi Yosef David son of Shabtai. Salonika, [1740] * Pri HaAdamah, on the Rambam, by Rabbi Refael Meyuchas: section 1: Salonika, [1752] – 2 copies (first copy contains ownership notations and signatures of Rabbi Chaim Refael Navon, and Rabbi Baruch Pinto, second copy contains signature of Rabbi Avraham Sasson); section 4, Salonika, [1763] (signatures of Rabbi Avraham Chaim Adadi and more) * Be’er Mayim Chaim, Chiddushim on Kidushin and Gittin tractates as well as Drushim, Rabbi Yitzchak HaLevi. Salonika, [1786]. (Signatures of Rabbi Chaim David Kalifi) * B’Ai Chayai, responsa on laws of Choshen Mishpat, section 2, Rabbi Chaim Benbenishti. Salonika, [1791]. (From the library of Rabbi Avraham Chaim Adadi, stamps of his son, Rabbi Shaul Adadi) * Yad Aharon, Batra edition on the Orach Chaim section, Rabbi Aharon Alfandari. Salonika, [1791] * Sfat Hayam, responsa and rulings, Rabbi Refael Yitzchak Mayo. Salonika, [1818]. (Signature of Rabbi Chaim Shlomo Franko).
Total of 9 books. Various sizes and conditions [fair to poor].
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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1. Ma'amar HaMelech, on the Rambam, Raphael Avraham Matzliach. Salonika, [1806]. (A handwritten self-dedication).
2. Kise Shlomo, homiletics, Rabbi Shlomo Chakim. Salonika, [1847]. (Owner's inscription and signature "Raphael Nissim --- ben Rachamim").
3. Simcha L'Ish, homiletics, Rabbi Chaim Shonshul. Izmir, [1860].
4. Ben Yamin, on Tractate Menachot and collected writings on halacha and Talmud, Rabbi Rachamim Chaim Yehuda Yisrael [of Rhodes], Salonika, [1896]. (Before title page, a picture plate with the author's portrait. On vorso of title page: handwritten dedication by author's son. On binding - paper glued – a printed dedication by publisher – another son of the author).
5. Achi VaRosh, responsa on the laws of Yoreh Deah, Even HaEzer and Choshen Mishpat, Rabbi Raphael Yisrael Binyamin Avraham. Izmir, [1851].
Total of 5 books. Varied size and condition. General good condition, moth damage.
2. Kise Shlomo, homiletics, Rabbi Shlomo Chakim. Salonika, [1847]. (Owner's inscription and signature "Raphael Nissim --- ben Rachamim").
3. Simcha L'Ish, homiletics, Rabbi Chaim Shonshul. Izmir, [1860].
4. Ben Yamin, on Tractate Menachot and collected writings on halacha and Talmud, Rabbi Rachamim Chaim Yehuda Yisrael [of Rhodes], Salonika, [1896]. (Before title page, a picture plate with the author's portrait. On vorso of title page: handwritten dedication by author's son. On binding - paper glued – a printed dedication by publisher – another son of the author).
5. Achi VaRosh, responsa on the laws of Yoreh Deah, Even HaEzer and Choshen Mishpat, Rabbi Raphael Yisrael Binyamin Avraham. Izmir, [1851].
Total of 5 books. Varied size and condition. General good condition, moth damage.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Sold for: $163
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1. Rosh Yoseph, commentary on laws of Choshen Mishpat, Rabbi Yoseph Escapa. Izmir, [1659].
First edition. (Signature on title page; "Purchased by Avraham Azuvi" – apparently, Rabbi Avraham Azuvi a rabbi in Salonika).
2. Yad Aharon, on the The Tur and the Beit Yoseph Hilchot Orach Chaim, Rabbi Aharon Alfandari. Izmir, [1735]. First edition. (Ancient Sephardic signature on title page: "And Aharon went above in the year of 1774… ", glosses by the same person who signed. Signature of Rabbi Avraham Chaim Adadi. Signatures, stamps and glosses of his son, Rabbi Shaul Adadi).
3. Porat Yoseph, responsa, Rabbi Yoseph Alfandari [with Rav Dagan, by Rabbi Yitzchak HaLevi]. Izmir, [1868]. (Owner's inscriptions and gloss in Oriental handwriting).
4. Pnei Yitzchak responsa, Part 3, on Choshen Mishpat, with Pnei Yitzchak, Part 4, by Rabbi Yitzchak Abulafia. Izmir, [1887]. Only edition. (Dedication in Sephardic handwriting).
Varied size and condition.
First edition. (Signature on title page; "Purchased by Avraham Azuvi" – apparently, Rabbi Avraham Azuvi a rabbi in Salonika).
2. Yad Aharon, on the The Tur and the Beit Yoseph Hilchot Orach Chaim, Rabbi Aharon Alfandari. Izmir, [1735]. First edition. (Ancient Sephardic signature on title page: "And Aharon went above in the year of 1774… ", glosses by the same person who signed. Signature of Rabbi Avraham Chaim Adadi. Signatures, stamps and glosses of his son, Rabbi Shaul Adadi).
3. Porat Yoseph, responsa, Rabbi Yoseph Alfandari [with Rav Dagan, by Rabbi Yitzchak HaLevi]. Izmir, [1868]. (Owner's inscriptions and gloss in Oriental handwriting).
4. Pnei Yitzchak responsa, Part 3, on Choshen Mishpat, with Pnei Yitzchak, Part 4, by Rabbi Yitzchak Abulafia. Izmir, [1887]. Only edition. (Dedication in Sephardic handwriting).
Varied size and condition.
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