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![Eleven books printed in Jerusalem and Safed:
Kaf HaChaim, section 1, on the Shulchan Aruch [chapters 1-8], Rabbi Ya’akov Chai](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/301.jpg "Collection of Books – Printings of Jerusalem and Safed")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Eleven books printed in Jerusalem and Safed:
Kaf HaChaim, section 1, on the Shulchan Aruch [chapters 1-8], Rabbi Ya’akov Chaim Sofer. Jerusalem, [1905]. (Pamphlet on the first chapters – initial publication of the composition, printed in 1910 as a complete volume) * MiPi Aharon, responsa on laws of Choshen Mishpat and Even HaEzer, Rabbi Aharon Elchadif. Jerusalem, [1907] * Pri Yechezkel, articles and Drushim, Rabbi Moshe Shimon Zivitz. Jerusalem, [1908] * Pi HaBe’er, on the commentary of the Mizrachi on the Torah, Rabbi Yitzchak Sherim. Jerusalem, [1908] *Pe’at HaShulchan, laws pertaining to the Land of Israel, sections 1-2, Rabbi Yisrael of Shklov. Jerusalem, [1911-1912]. 2 copies [the first contains both sections bound together, and the second, which is unbound, contains each section separately with its own title cover] (handwritten inscription on one of the title pages) *Pe’at HaShulchan [by Yisrael of Shklov], Halachot of Shmita, with commentary and remarks of the Ridbaz, and last pamphlet Mishmeret HaBayit by Rabbi Nachum Weinfeld [separate title page]. Jerusalem, [1912]. (Various signatures: Rabbi Yisrael Veltz Dayan in Budapest, Tal Talpiot editorial staff and more. Handwritten gloss. Handwritten leaf attached) * Yad Meir, Chiddushim on the Shas, Rabbi Meir Freiman. Safed, [1913]. (Title page in colorful ink. Bound with title cover) *Pri Yitzchak, second section, responsa and Halachic inquiry, Rabbi Yitzchak Blazer. Jerusalem, [1913] * Chayat El Ru’ach – Ru’ach Chaim, on matters of faith, Rabbi Siman Tov Melamed. Jerusalem, [1898]. (Jewish-Persian). Title page in colorful ink. Ornamented binding * Moshe Ha’Ish Responsa, Rabbi Chaim Moshe Elishar. Jerusalem, [1921].
Total of 11 books. Various sizes and conditions. Good to bad
Kaf HaChaim, section 1, on the Shulchan Aruch [chapters 1-8], Rabbi Ya’akov Chaim Sofer. Jerusalem, [1905]. (Pamphlet on the first chapters – initial publication of the composition, printed in 1910 as a complete volume) * MiPi Aharon, responsa on laws of Choshen Mishpat and Even HaEzer, Rabbi Aharon Elchadif. Jerusalem, [1907] * Pri Yechezkel, articles and Drushim, Rabbi Moshe Shimon Zivitz. Jerusalem, [1908] * Pi HaBe’er, on the commentary of the Mizrachi on the Torah, Rabbi Yitzchak Sherim. Jerusalem, [1908] *Pe’at HaShulchan, laws pertaining to the Land of Israel, sections 1-2, Rabbi Yisrael of Shklov. Jerusalem, [1911-1912]. 2 copies [the first contains both sections bound together, and the second, which is unbound, contains each section separately with its own title cover] (handwritten inscription on one of the title pages) *Pe’at HaShulchan [by Yisrael of Shklov], Halachot of Shmita, with commentary and remarks of the Ridbaz, and last pamphlet Mishmeret HaBayit by Rabbi Nachum Weinfeld [separate title page]. Jerusalem, [1912]. (Various signatures: Rabbi Yisrael Veltz Dayan in Budapest, Tal Talpiot editorial staff and more. Handwritten gloss. Handwritten leaf attached) * Yad Meir, Chiddushim on the Shas, Rabbi Meir Freiman. Safed, [1913]. (Title page in colorful ink. Bound with title cover) *Pri Yitzchak, second section, responsa and Halachic inquiry, Rabbi Yitzchak Blazer. Jerusalem, [1913] * Chayat El Ru’ach – Ru’ach Chaim, on matters of faith, Rabbi Siman Tov Melamed. Jerusalem, [1898]. (Jewish-Persian). Title page in colorful ink. Ornamented binding * Moshe Ha’Ish Responsa, Rabbi Chaim Moshe Elishar. Jerusalem, [1921].
Total of 11 books. Various sizes and conditions. Good to bad
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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BeSukkot Teshvu Shivat Yamim – ornamented Mizrach poster to hang in a Sukkah, with Seder Ushpizin. Jerusalem, [early 20th century]. Rohald printing. Verses, Kiddush for Sukkot, decorations and ornamented frames, illustrations of holy sites.
50X60 cm. Fair condition. Stains, folding marks and tears.
50X60 cm. Fair condition. Stains, folding marks and tears.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $150
Sold for: $238
Including buyer's premium
Printed leaves from Jerusalem.
1-2. Leaves containing Shana Tova greeting, order of the Ushpizin and Mizrach to be hung in the Succah, Lamnatze’ach Menorah and illustrations of sites in Israel. (Printed in red ink).
3. Leaf with Shana Tova greeting filled out in handwriting “to Rabbi Pinchas Menachem Yishaya Mintzberg” [Among the scholars of Tiberias and a Chassid of Slonim]. Signed “David Aryeh Briesel Lifshitz” [the righteous Rabbi David Aryeh Briesel, son-in-law of the Admor Rabbi Natan Neta Lifshitz of Vilipoli, father of the Briesel and Lifshitz families in Jerusalem, his son Rabbi Aharon Lifshitz married the daughter of Rabbi Pinchas Yishaya Mintzberg c. 1910]. Illustrations of the holy sites. (Printed in gold and green ink).
2 Leaves (one is double), various sizes and conditions.
1-2. Leaves containing Shana Tova greeting, order of the Ushpizin and Mizrach to be hung in the Succah, Lamnatze’ach Menorah and illustrations of sites in Israel. (Printed in red ink).
3. Leaf with Shana Tova greeting filled out in handwriting “to Rabbi Pinchas Menachem Yishaya Mintzberg” [Among the scholars of Tiberias and a Chassid of Slonim]. Signed “David Aryeh Briesel Lifshitz” [the righteous Rabbi David Aryeh Briesel, son-in-law of the Admor Rabbi Natan Neta Lifshitz of Vilipoli, father of the Briesel and Lifshitz families in Jerusalem, his son Rabbi Aharon Lifshitz married the daughter of Rabbi Pinchas Yishaya Mintzberg c. 1910]. Illustrations of the holy sites. (Printed in gold and green ink).
2 Leaves (one is double), various sizes and conditions.
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Books printed in Jerusalem, books about Eretz Israel
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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1. "A notice to be written" – a handwritten letter, lithographic printing, on Rabbi Shmuel Salant's official stationary and a printed copy of his signature and stamp. A recommendation of the "General Committee of Rabbi Meir Ba'al Haness of the Ashkenasi kollelim". Mentioned amongst the names of the committee members is "Rabbi Yitzchak Belazer". Jerusalem, 1907.
28.5 cm. Very good condition. Folding marks.
2. "An open letter", a proclamation on behalf of the "City Committee for Ashkenazi Communities", with a list of names of 70 elected members at the beginning of the committee's third year. Jerusalem, 1920.
41 cm. Fair condition. Tears, folding marks and file holes, with damage to text.
28.5 cm. Very good condition. Folding marks.
2. "An open letter", a proclamation on behalf of the "City Committee for Ashkenazi Communities", with a list of names of 70 elected members at the beginning of the committee's third year. Jerusalem, 1920.
41 cm. Fair condition. Tears, folding marks and file holes, with damage to text.
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Books printed in Jerusalem, books about Eretz Israel
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Yesod Olam, on astronomy and Kiddush HaChodesh, by Rabbi Yitzchak HaYisraeli disciple of the Rosh. Berlin, 1777. First edition printed by Rabbi Baruch Schick, the Gra's disciple, from manuscript of the geniza of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Rabbi of Berlin.
Signature at top of title page: "Eliyahu Vilna". We do not know if this is the Gra's signature. To the best of our knowledge, the Vilna Gaon's signature is not known at present. The book arrived from a family's private collection and they believed that this was the Gra's signature. On first page, inscription by one of the family members of the famous Gaon Rabbi Aharon Chaim Zimmerman (1915-1995), that "My father doubted whether the signature on the book… was by the Vilna Gaon… and I did not know or ask its source".
Another inscription in early handwriting: "I bought the book… Ya'akov Leib?".
[1], 93, [7] leaves + sketched astronomy chart [possibly a second chart is missing]. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, moisture damage, leaf cut on text, detached leaves.
Signature at top of title page: "Eliyahu Vilna". We do not know if this is the Gra's signature. To the best of our knowledge, the Vilna Gaon's signature is not known at present. The book arrived from a family's private collection and they believed that this was the Gra's signature. On first page, inscription by one of the family members of the famous Gaon Rabbi Aharon Chaim Zimmerman (1915-1995), that "My father doubted whether the signature on the book… was by the Vilna Gaon… and I did not know or ask its source".
Another inscription in early handwriting: "I bought the book… Ya'akov Leib?".
[1], 93, [7] leaves + sketched astronomy chart [possibly a second chart is missing]. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, moisture damage, leaf cut on text, detached leaves.
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The Vilna Ga'on and his Disciples
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Tractate Shekalim of the Jerusalemite Talmud, with commentaries by the Vilna Ga'on as well as the Mishnat Eliyahu and Taklin Chadatin commentaries by Rabbi Yisrael of Shklov. Minsk, [1812]. First edition. Stamps: “Belongs to the Kloiz of the Vilna Ga’on”. Handwritten comment on leaf 14.
The Jerusalemite was printed according the Vilna Ga’on’s version with his glosses, on the margins “old versions” have been printed (where they differ from the Vilna Ga'on's version) and the “Mishnah tradition”. Approbations by disciples of the Vilna Ga'on Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin and Rabbi Mendel of Shklov. [The book opens with: foreword by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin on the Vilna Ga'on commentaries on the Mishnayot, response by Rabbi Akiva Eiger and counter-response by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin. Additional response by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin appears upon last page.
The author, Rabbi Yisrael of Shklov, leader of the Vilna Ga'on disciples’ Aliya to Eretz Yisrael, is mentioned in the title page and in the approbations as one who was “formerly a substitute in the city of Shklov and now resides in the Upper Galilee”. In the author’s introduction, much material is presented pertaining to the history of his rabbi and mentor the Vilna Ga’on and his disciples and in a self-deprecating and admirable manner he mentions the greatest disciple Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin “prominent disciple, glory of the generation… proficient in the revealed and concealed facets of Torah… Av Beit Din and Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Of Volozhin…”.
Missing copy. [5], 33, [1] leaves (missing: leaves 25-32). 31.5 cm. Name of book and printing press in red ink. Printed partially upon blue leaves. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worn and loose binding.
Rare.
The Jerusalemite was printed according the Vilna Ga’on’s version with his glosses, on the margins “old versions” have been printed (where they differ from the Vilna Ga'on's version) and the “Mishnah tradition”. Approbations by disciples of the Vilna Ga'on Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin and Rabbi Mendel of Shklov. [The book opens with: foreword by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin on the Vilna Ga'on commentaries on the Mishnayot, response by Rabbi Akiva Eiger and counter-response by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin. Additional response by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin appears upon last page.
The author, Rabbi Yisrael of Shklov, leader of the Vilna Ga'on disciples’ Aliya to Eretz Yisrael, is mentioned in the title page and in the approbations as one who was “formerly a substitute in the city of Shklov and now resides in the Upper Galilee”. In the author’s introduction, much material is presented pertaining to the history of his rabbi and mentor the Vilna Ga’on and his disciples and in a self-deprecating and admirable manner he mentions the greatest disciple Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin “prominent disciple, glory of the generation… proficient in the revealed and concealed facets of Torah… Av Beit Din and Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Of Volozhin…”.
Missing copy. [5], 33, [1] leaves (missing: leaves 25-32). 31.5 cm. Name of book and printing press in red ink. Printed partially upon blue leaves. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worn and loose binding.
Rare.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Tzurat HaAretz LeGvuloteha Saviv VeTochnit HaBayit, Vilna Ga’on commentary on verses of Sefer Yehoshua, Melachim and Yechezkel [with the text], concerning the borders of Eretz Israel and the layout of the Temple. Shklov, [1802]. First edition. Bound with: Drush on the Torah and Mitzvot, by the Maharal of Prague. Warsaw, [1836].
42, 39-40 leaves; 32 leaves. 20 cm. Without map. Thick blue paper. Good-fair condition. Tear with omission of text on title page. Moth damage. Signatures and notations, censorship stamps. Loose binding.
42, 39-40 leaves; 32 leaves. 20 cm. Without map. Thick blue paper. Good-fair condition. Tear with omission of text on title page. Moth damage. Signatures and notations, censorship stamps. Loose binding.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Sold for: $375
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Shenot Eliyahu, Mishnayot Seder Zera'im, with the Vilna Gaon's commentary. Lemberg, 1799. First edition.
This edition was printed by Rabbi Moshe of Pinsk, the Gaon's son-in-law. Printed on verso of title page, approbations and warning of Vilna Beit-din not to publicize the Gaon's sayings in print without permission "that nobody should listen or believe anything said in the name of the Gaon HaChassid… until it is completely clear that they were written by the Gaon… and surely it is forbidden to print anything in the name of the Gaon until it is clear…".
[2], 9; 55, 57-59 leaves. 35 cm. Good condition, stains and minor moth damage. Semi-leather new binding.
This edition was printed by Rabbi Moshe of Pinsk, the Gaon's son-in-law. Printed on verso of title page, approbations and warning of Vilna Beit-din not to publicize the Gaon's sayings in print without permission "that nobody should listen or believe anything said in the name of the Gaon HaChassid… until it is completely clear that they were written by the Gaon… and surely it is forbidden to print anything in the name of the Gaon until it is clear…".
[2], 9; 55, 57-59 leaves. 35 cm. Good condition, stains and minor moth damage. Semi-leather new binding.
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![Arba’a Ve’esrim books, sections 1-6 [Nevi’im Rishonim, Nevi’im Achronim and Ketuvim]. Horodna [Grodno]-Vilna, [1820].
Complet](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/309.jpg "Nevi’im and Ketuvim with Commentary of the Vilna Ga’on – Vilna and Hor")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Arba’a Ve’esrim books, sections 1-6 [Nevi’im Rishonim, Nevi’im Achronim and Ketuvim]. Horodna [Grodno]-Vilna, [1820].
Complete set, with commentary of the Vilna Ga’on and many additions.
Published by Rabbi Ya’akov Moshe of Slonim, grandson of the Vilna Ga’on and his disciple, who added comments on the interpretation.
Volume 1 – Yehoshua, Shoftim and Shmuel: [2], 88; 174, [2], 189-200 leaves. Volume 2 – Melachim and Divrei HaYamim: [2], 224, [6] leaves [second title page bound upside down]. Volume 3 – Yishaya and Yirmiya: [2], 154 [instead of: 155]; 134 [1] leaves. Volume 4 – Yechezkel and Trei Asar: [2], 128; 134 leaves, [Missing 2 leaves of maps which were usually added at end of volume]. Volume 5 – Tehillim and Mishlei: [2], 207, [1] 208-220 leaves. Volume 6 – Job, Daniel, Ezra and Nechemia: [2], 76; 66, [1], 67-75 leaves.
22.5 cm. Good condition. Clean leaves. Few stains. Original rubbed out bindings with tears in spine. Owner signatures in all volumes: “Elimelech son of the late Rabbi David Mitner”. Censorship stamps.
Complete set, with commentary of the Vilna Ga’on and many additions.
Published by Rabbi Ya’akov Moshe of Slonim, grandson of the Vilna Ga’on and his disciple, who added comments on the interpretation.
Volume 1 – Yehoshua, Shoftim and Shmuel: [2], 88; 174, [2], 189-200 leaves. Volume 2 – Melachim and Divrei HaYamim: [2], 224, [6] leaves [second title page bound upside down]. Volume 3 – Yishaya and Yirmiya: [2], 154 [instead of: 155]; 134 [1] leaves. Volume 4 – Yechezkel and Trei Asar: [2], 128; 134 leaves, [Missing 2 leaves of maps which were usually added at end of volume]. Volume 5 – Tehillim and Mishlei: [2], 207, [1] 208-220 leaves. Volume 6 – Job, Daniel, Ezra and Nechemia: [2], 76; 66, [1], 67-75 leaves.
22.5 cm. Good condition. Clean leaves. Few stains. Original rubbed out bindings with tears in spine. Owner signatures in all volumes: “Elimelech son of the late Rabbi David Mitner”. Censorship stamps.
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![1-2. Heichalot HaZohar on Parshiot (weekly portions) Bereishit and Pekudei, with commentary of the Vilna Gaon. [Koenigsberg],](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/310.jpg "Collection of Books by the Vilna Gaon and his Beit Midrash")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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1-2. Heichalot HaZohar on Parshiot (weekly portions) Bereishit and Pekudei, with commentary of the Vilna Gaon. [Koenigsberg], [1856]. (Missing: last two leaves). Bound with: Midrash Ruth HeChadash [called Midrash HaNe'elam], with commentary of the Vilna Gaon. Warsaw, 1865. (Owners' inscription, "Rabbi Yoseph L. of Telz" – Rabbi Yoseph Leib Bloch Rabbi and Rosh Yeshiva in Telz, and others).
3. Be'ur Al HaRa'aya Meheimana, by the Vilna Gaon, with glosses by Rabbi Moshe Shlomo of Talachyn. Koenigsberg, [1858].
4. Tikunei HaZohar, with correction from the Zohar HeChadash, with commentary of the Vilna Gaon. Vilna, 1867.
5. Piskei HaGaon Rabbeinu Eliyahu MiVilna, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim. Vilna, 1875. (Missing last 6 pages of list of prenumeranten – stamps of Rabbi Shmuel Yitzchak Andran).
6. Aliot Eliyahu, the history of the Vilna Gaon, by Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Levine. Vilna, 1875.
7. Keter Torah, the 613 mitzvot in rhyme in letters of the Ten Commandments, Rabbi Dov Persky. Vilna, 1880. (Approbations of the Natziv and the Beit HaLevi).
Total of 7 books. Varied size and condition (general good condition). Most of the books have signatures of Rabbi Avraham ben Yisrael Frast (Korpo) of Jerusalem (see attached material), and stamps of his son Rabbi Moshe Korpo.
3. Be'ur Al HaRa'aya Meheimana, by the Vilna Gaon, with glosses by Rabbi Moshe Shlomo of Talachyn. Koenigsberg, [1858].
4. Tikunei HaZohar, with correction from the Zohar HeChadash, with commentary of the Vilna Gaon. Vilna, 1867.
5. Piskei HaGaon Rabbeinu Eliyahu MiVilna, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim. Vilna, 1875. (Missing last 6 pages of list of prenumeranten – stamps of Rabbi Shmuel Yitzchak Andran).
6. Aliot Eliyahu, the history of the Vilna Gaon, by Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Levine. Vilna, 1875.
7. Keter Torah, the 613 mitzvot in rhyme in letters of the Ten Commandments, Rabbi Dov Persky. Vilna, 1880. (Approbations of the Natziv and the Beit HaLevi).
Total of 7 books. Varied size and condition (general good condition). Most of the books have signatures of Rabbi Avraham ben Yisrael Frast (Korpo) of Jerusalem (see attached material), and stamps of his son Rabbi Moshe Korpo.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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5 Books authored by the Gra’s disciples: Kneh Ha-Midda, trigonometry explanations and interpretations on Maimonides for the laws of Kiddush Ha-Chodesh, by Rabbi Baruch Shik. Shklov, [1791]. (Missing: a leaf at the end and geometric drawings. Numerous handwritten notes appear on the title page and on the last leaf). *Chamisha Chalukei Avanim, a commentary on Shir Ha-Shirim, with the text, by Rabbi Ze’ev Wolf Altschuler, Shklov, [1794]. (Missing the last 2 leaves). *Batim La-Brichim, “extensive explanations on the Savi Devei Atuna words, biblical texts and sages’ [interpretations]”, by Rabbi Shabtay son of Aharon Yehoshua of Tshashnik. Shklov, [1902]. (Missing: the last 2 leaves; extensive damages on the first 9 leaves. Ownership inscriptions on the title page: “Mordechai son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh” and more). *Katzvei Eretz, explanations on the borders of the land of Canaan, by Rabbi Yehoshua Feivel Teomim. Grodno, 1913. Second edition. (Missing: a folded map at the end; extensively damaged title page). *Margaliot Ha-Torah, Vol. 2, on the Nevi’im and Ketuvim and the five Megilot, by Rabbi Zvi Hirsh son of Chaim Shmuel Zenwill Halevi. Minkovtsy, 1807. (Missing: first 5 leaves).
Varying sizes and conditions. Incomplete copies.
Varying sizes and conditions. Incomplete copies.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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1. Mishnayot, Tractate Taharot, with the Gaon's commentary and Shenot Eliyahu, Vilna and Horodna, 1832. A separate title page for Shenot Eliyahu. Many handwritten glosses (Rashi-Ashkenazi script).
[2 sections], 223, [1] leaf; [1 section] 17, [2] leaves. (Leaves 111-112 of Tractate Nega'im missing). 24.5 cm. Good-poor condition, wear and stains. Unbound.
2. Tikunei HaZohar, with Tikunim from Zohar Chadash. With commentaries of the Gra and his son Rabbi Avraham. Vilna, 1867. First edition. A few handwritten glosses.
(First of two sections is missing), [4], 172 leaves; 50 leaves. 24.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and moth damage to first and last leaves. Detached and torn binding.
[2 sections], 223, [1] leaf; [1 section] 17, [2] leaves. (Leaves 111-112 of Tractate Nega'im missing). 24.5 cm. Good-poor condition, wear and stains. Unbound.
2. Tikunei HaZohar, with Tikunim from Zohar Chadash. With commentaries of the Gra and his son Rabbi Avraham. Vilna, 1867. First edition. A few handwritten glosses.
(First of two sections is missing), [4], 172 leaves; 50 leaves. 24.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and moth damage to first and last leaves. Detached and torn binding.
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