Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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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
Opening: $180
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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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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
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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
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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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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $700
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Sefer Tzri HaYagon, Musar and philosophy, by Rabbi Shem Tov son of Yosef Falkira [includes glosses by Rabbi Shaul son of Shimon]. Cremona, [1557]. Conti Press, first edition.
Printed upon title page: “This book has the power to rid the soul of anguish as the five grains satisfy the body from hunger”.
20 leaves. Page size varies. Good condition, stains and minor damages. (Ownership signatures in ancient handwriting: “Avraham Alvarleveiler”). New cloth binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s Private collection
Printed upon title page: “This book has the power to rid the soul of anguish as the five grains satisfy the body from hunger”.
20 leaves. Page size varies. Good condition, stains and minor damages. (Ownership signatures in ancient handwriting: “Avraham Alvarleveiler”). New cloth 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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Musarei Ha-Pilosophim, by Rabbi Hanin Ibn Ishak; Sefer Ha-Tapuah, by Aristotle. Two volumes from the book “Goren Nachon”. Riva Di Trento, [1562].
The first part - “Tikkun Midot Ha-Nefesh” by Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Gabirol – is missing. In the present book, the two other parts are bound together and complete, no title page. First printed edition of the “Musarei Ha-Pilosophim” essay and second edition of the “Sefer Ha-Tapuah”.
1-[25]; 24-27 [should be 26-29] leaves, 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and wrinkles. Antique cardboard binding. Owner’s inscription, ink stamp and ex-libris.
The first part - “Tikkun Midot Ha-Nefesh” by Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Gabirol – is missing. In the present book, the two other parts are bound together and complete, no title page. First printed edition of the “Musarei Ha-Pilosophim” essay and second edition of the “Sefer Ha-Tapuah”.
1-[25]; 24-27 [should be 26-29] leaves, 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and wrinkles. Antique cardboard binding. Owner’s inscription, ink stamp and ex-libris.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Mahalach Shvilei HaDa’at, grammar book by Rabbi Moshe Kimchi with a commentary by Rabbi Eliyahu Bachur. Mantova, [1563].
Colophon on leaf 62/B: “Totally completed – printed in Mantova in the… Philiponi brothers press. This copy contains an additional two leaves at the end [which according to Dr. Mehlman's inscriptions are extremely rare]. They consist of: Kitzur Chalukat Kol HaPe’alim, Tachbula – solution of a mathematical riddle by Rabbi Avrahm Ibn Ezra; Charuz Neged HaTzachkanim which opens with: “He who plays with a die… and thinks that he will win, will never succeed…”. An additional colophon appears on leaf 64/2: “Totally completed… on Shushan Purim, year 1563”.
[64] leaves. 14 cm. Very good condition. Colorful paper cut. New parchment binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s Private collection.
Colophon on leaf 62/B: “Totally completed – printed in Mantova in the… Philiponi brothers press. This copy contains an additional two leaves at the end [which according to Dr. Mehlman's inscriptions are extremely rare]. They consist of: Kitzur Chalukat Kol HaPe’alim, Tachbula – solution of a mathematical riddle by Rabbi Avrahm Ibn Ezra; Charuz Neged HaTzachkanim which opens with: “He who plays with a die… and thinks that he will win, will never succeed…”. An additional colophon appears on leaf 64/2: “Totally completed… on Shushan Purim, year 1563”.
[64] leaves. 14 cm. Very good condition. Colorful paper cut. New parchment 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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Rabbi David Arama’s commentary on Maimonides, [Salonica, c. 1565]. Yosef Yabetz print. First edition.
Copy with missing leaves, 62 leaves (out of 78, missing the title page and additional leaves at the beginning and the end). 29 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains and wear, tears on several leaves. Worn binding.
Opinions differ regarding the exact print date of the book, it was apparently printed between 1560 and 1572. Rare.
Copy with missing leaves, 62 leaves (out of 78, missing the title page and additional leaves at the beginning and the end). 29 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains and wear, tears on several leaves. Worn binding.
Opinions differ regarding the exact print date of the book, it was apparently printed between 1560 and 1572. Rare.
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