Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $5,000
Sold for: $8,250
Including buyer's premium
Tehilim with the Metzudat David and the Metzudat Tzion. With the Seder Ma’amadot. Slavita, [1832]. Rabbi Shmuel Avraham Shapira son of the Slavita Rabbi print.
Ownership stamps: “Rabbi Yosef Tzvi son of Rabbi Kahana Shapira – Zgierz” [of the Chasidim of the Admor Rabbi Henich of Alexander, known as the Kohen Meyuchas, see enclosed material].
178 leaves. (Missing 2 leaves: first title page and approbations leaf). Separate title page for the Seder Ma’amadot on leaf 146 (showing the date: 1832). About 19 cm. Greenish-blue paper. Good-fair condition, wear and moth damage. Some of the stamps are erased. Antique and worn leather and fabric binding.
Rare. A similar copy, from a private collection appears on the Bibliography Institute CD, record 0326378.
Ownership stamps: “Rabbi Yosef Tzvi son of Rabbi Kahana Shapira – Zgierz” [of the Chasidim of the Admor Rabbi Henich of Alexander, known as the Kohen Meyuchas, see enclosed material].
178 leaves. (Missing 2 leaves: first title page and approbations leaf). Separate title page for the Seder Ma’amadot on leaf 146 (showing the date: 1832). About 19 cm. Greenish-blue paper. Good-fair condition, wear and moth damage. Some of the stamps are erased. Antique and worn leather and fabric binding.
Rare. A similar copy, from a private collection appears on the Bibliography Institute CD, record 0326378.
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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: $3,000
Unsold
Tehillim, Diglei Hodaya U'Mitzvah. Seder Ma'amadot by Rebbe of Apta and year round Seder Tefilla nusach Sefarad [Ari]. Zhitomir, 1866. Printed by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Shapira grandson of the Rabbi of Slavita.
Many approbations by rabbis of Eretz Yisrael. A long list of subscribers from Eretz Yisrael and Russia (includes many names of well-known rabbis and rebbes). In the beginning of the siddur there is another list of subscribers (four sons of Rebbe Yitzchak of Skvira etc.). The nusach of the siddur of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi was added. Handwritten glosses and signatures.
440, 221-225, [11]; [4], 112, 57-64, 61-64, 28 pages. (4 leaves missing and replaced by nice facsimile copy: the 2 title pages of Tehillim, 1 beginning leaf of approbations and last leaf of siddur). 19 cm. Fair condition, moth damage and wear, professionally restored. Stains. Leaf binding loose and not uniform.
Many approbations by rabbis of Eretz Yisrael. A long list of subscribers from Eretz Yisrael and Russia (includes many names of well-known rabbis and rebbes). In the beginning of the siddur there is another list of subscribers (four sons of Rebbe Yitzchak of Skvira etc.). The nusach of the siddur of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi was added. Handwritten glosses and signatures.
440, 221-225, [11]; [4], 112, 57-64, 61-64, 28 pages. (4 leaves missing and replaced by nice facsimile copy: the 2 title pages of Tehillim, 1 beginning leaf of approbations and last leaf of siddur). 19 cm. Fair condition, moth damage and wear, professionally restored. Stains. Leaf binding loose and not uniform.
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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: $2,800
Unsold
Tehillim with the commentary Amarot Tehorot, by Rabbi Eliezer Horowitz Rabbi of Tarnigrad. Zhitomir, 1855.
Bound with: Seder Ma'amadot by the author of the Shla, with Seder HaKorbanot and an introduction by Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta. Zhitomir, 1855. Printed by the grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita, Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapira.
(Missing title page and 4 first leaves) 4-213 leaves; 1-25 leaves (missing 7 leaves at end of Sefer Ma'amadot). 21.5 cm. High-quality light-colored paper. Good condition, few stains and wear. Fancy leather cover.
Bound with: Seder Ma'amadot by the author of the Shla, with Seder HaKorbanot and an introduction by Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta. Zhitomir, 1855. Printed by the grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita, Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapira.
(Missing title page and 4 first leaves) 4-213 leaves; 1-25 leaves (missing 7 leaves at end of Sefer Ma'amadot). 21.5 cm. High-quality light-colored paper. Good condition, few stains and wear. Fancy leather 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
Unsold
Machzor vol.1, for Rosh Ha-Shana and Yom Ha-Kipurim. Zhitomir, 1850. Printed by Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the Slavita Rebbe.
“As customary in Russia, Lithuania, Poland...”, with a commentary.
[2], 164 leaves. 332 pages. 25 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, light wear and moth damage. Damaged cloth and leather binding.
Of the first editions printed at the Shapira brothers’ printing press in Zhitomir, which was active between 1847 and 1864. Bibliographically unknown (only vol. 2 of that edition appears on the Bibliography Institute CD, record 0317038).
“As customary in Russia, Lithuania, Poland...”, with a commentary.
[2], 164 leaves. 332 pages. 25 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, light wear and moth damage. Damaged cloth and leather binding.
Of the first editions printed at the Shapira brothers’ printing press in Zhitomir, which was active between 1847 and 1864. Bibliographically unknown (only vol. 2 of that edition appears on the Bibliography Institute CD, record 0317038).
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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: $180
Unsold
Machzor for Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot, as customary in Reisin, Lithuania, Poland, Pihem and Mehrin [Ashkenazi version], including commentaries. Zhitomir, 1855. Printing press of grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita.
Second part, includes prayers for Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot.
Part of title page printed in red ink.
304 pages. 24.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and tear. Minor restored omission on two last pages. Colorful paper cut. Detached binding.
Second part, includes prayers for Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot.
Part of title page printed in red ink.
304 pages. 24.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and tear. Minor restored omission on two last pages. Colorful paper cut. Detached binding.
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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: $750
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
Chok L'Yisrael, two volumes printed in Slavita in 1832 by Rabbi Shmuel Avraham Shapira, son of Rebbi Moshe Shapira.
1. VaYikra, Part 3. Owner's inscriptions: "Belongs to R' Yisrael son of R' Aharon Vashilevitzer …" and additional Russian inscriptions. 232 leaves, 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. New cover.
2. Bamidbar, Part 4. 230 leaves, 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears to title page margins and first leaves. Several detached leaves. Slight moth damage. Antique leather cover, worn, with moth damage. Censor stamps.
1. VaYikra, Part 3. Owner's inscriptions: "Belongs to R' Yisrael son of R' Aharon Vashilevitzer …" and additional Russian inscriptions. 232 leaves, 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. New cover.
2. Bamidbar, Part 4. 230 leaves, 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears to title page margins and first leaves. Several detached leaves. Slight moth damage. Antique leather cover, worn, with moth damage. Censor 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: $450
Sold for: $1,063
Including buyer's premium
Chok L'Yisrael. Zhitiomir, 1857, printed by Chanina Lipa and Yehoshua Heshel grandchildren of Rebbe Moshe Shapira of Slavita.
Parts 1-4. On cover and protecting leaves of Volume 4, penciled signatures and notes.
C. 18 cm. Varied condition, fair-good. Slightly cutoff margins. Stains.
Parts 1-4. On cover and protecting leaves of Volume 4, penciled signatures and notes.
C. 18 cm. Varied condition, fair-good. Slightly cutoff margins. Stains.
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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
Unsold
Sefer Ha-Maggid, with the Targum Yonathan ben Uziel, the Rashi commentary, the Toldot Aharon, the Metzudat David and Metzudat Zion commentaries. Slavita, [1807]. Rabbi Dov Ber Segal printing press [partner of Rabbi Moshe Shapira].
1. Nevi’im Rishonim Vol.2 (Melachim and Divrei Ha-Yamim). Title page is detached and torn around the edges. Moth damage. Detached binding.
2. Ketuvim Vol.6 (Job, Daniel, Ezra, Nechemia). Tears affecting the text on the first four leaves.
Varying sizes and conditions, leather backed bindings with engravings. Both volumes bear the owner’s signature of Rabbi Yehuda Leib of Kolomea who emigrated to Safed.
1. Nevi’im Rishonim Vol.2 (Melachim and Divrei Ha-Yamim). Title page is detached and torn around the edges. Moth damage. Detached binding.
2. Ketuvim Vol.6 (Job, Daniel, Ezra, Nechemia). Tears affecting the text on the first four leaves.
Varying sizes and conditions, leather backed bindings with engravings. Both volumes bear the owner’s signature of Rabbi Yehuda Leib of Kolomea who emigrated to Safed.
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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: $300
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
1-2. HaMagid on Nevi'im Rishonim. Rebbe Moshe Shapira printing, Slavita, 1814. Part one – Yehoshua, Shoftim, Melachim. 100; 121 leaves (missing at end and unbound). Noted in the Bibliography Institute CD that they did not see this part; Part two – Melachim, Divrei HaYamim. Antique leather cover.
3-4. Shulchan Aruch M'Tur Orach Chaim (Part 1). Rebbe Moshe Shapira printing. Slavita, [1820]. Owner's inscriptions Shabtai bar Yitzchak. Antique leather cover; Shulchan Aruch M'Tur Choshen HaMishpat (Part four). Slavita, [1822]. New cover. Moisture damage. Stamps.
Four volumes. Varied size and condition.
3-4. Shulchan Aruch M'Tur Orach Chaim (Part 1). Rebbe Moshe Shapira printing. Slavita, [1820]. Owner's inscriptions Shabtai bar Yitzchak. Antique leather cover; Shulchan Aruch M'Tur Choshen HaMishpat (Part four). Slavita, [1822]. New cover. Moisture damage. Stamps.
Four volumes. Varied size and 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: $300
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Babylonian Talmud, Tractates Avodah Zara, Makot, Horayot, Eduyot, Avot, Avot D'Rabbi Natan and small tractates. Rabbi Moshe Shapira printing, Slavita, 1820-1821. Nice copy with especially wide margins (5-10 cm.), part of the volume printed on bluish paper. Censor authorization from 1819.
[3] Leaves missing at beginning of Avodah Zara Tractate, 40 cm. Bluish paper, good condition. Few stains and tears. Moth damage. Antique leather cover, worn and torn.
[3] Leaves missing at beginning of Avodah Zara Tractate, 40 cm. Bluish paper, good condition. Few stains and tears. Moth damage. Antique leather cover, worn and torn.
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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: $1,200
Sold for: $2,000
Including buyer's premium
Babylonian Talmud, various tractates printed in Slavita by Rebbe Moshe Shapira, 1779-1821.
Tractates: Rosh Hashana; Yoma; Ta'anit / Megilla (two copies); Mo'ed Katan / Chagiga; Yevamot; Nazir; Bechorot / Erchin.
12 tractates in 8 volumes. Owners' stamps and signatures, censor stamps and handwritten censor signatures. Varied size and condition. Moth damage, some restored. New covers. One tractate is unbound.
Tractates: Rosh Hashana; Yoma; Ta'anit / Megilla (two copies); Mo'ed Katan / Chagiga; Yevamot; Nazir; Bechorot / Erchin.
12 tractates in 8 volumes. Owners' stamps and signatures, censor stamps and handwritten censor signatures. Varied size and condition. Moth damage, some restored. New covers. One tractate is unbound.
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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
Sold for: $450
Including buyer's premium
Sefer HaZohar, Bereshit, Shmot, Vayikra, Bamidbar-Dvarim. Zhitomir, 1863. Printed by the brothers Rabbi Hanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapiro, grandsons of the holy Rabbi of Slavita.
3 volumes: [4], 251 leaves, 1 (missing: last 16 leaves); [1], 278 leaves; 115, [1], 117-309, 9 leaves. 22.5 cm. Thick paper, wide margins. Poor condition, many moth holes. Few stains. Detached leaves. Signs of wear on first leaves of Vayikra section. Original leather bindings with gold engravings, bindings severely damaged.
(Glued upon the bindings are bookplates containing the inscription of Yosef Baruch Fibko, with an illustration of a family tree of the Hassidic giants – Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk, Rabbi Naftali of Rofshitz, the Ma’or V’Shemesh and the Holy Shlah).
3 volumes: [4], 251 leaves, 1 (missing: last 16 leaves); [1], 278 leaves; 115, [1], 117-309, 9 leaves. 22.5 cm. Thick paper, wide margins. Poor condition, many moth holes. Few stains. Detached leaves. Signs of wear on first leaves of Vayikra section. Original leather bindings with gold engravings, bindings severely damaged.
(Glued upon the bindings are bookplates containing the inscription of Yosef Baruch Fibko, with an illustration of a family tree of the Hassidic giants – Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk, Rabbi Naftali of Rofshitz, the Ma’or V’Shemesh and the Holy Shlah).
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Russia and Poland
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