Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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1. The book Michtav Eliyahu on Shir HaShirim, on Habakkuk's prophecy, and collected novellae on Maimonides and the Talmud. By Rabbi Elyahu of Vilna. Shmuel HaKatan [Klein] print. Prague, 1811. First edition, subsequent editions are different from this one (Signed by Rabbi “Mordechai Ber”).
2. Book of Jonah including Rashi’s interpretation and the commentary of “the great and famous Hassid and rabbi of the entire Diaspora Rabbi Eliyahu son of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman from Vilna”. Warsaw, 1837. (Approbation of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman, author of "Chemdat Shlomo"). (Signed by Rabbi "Nachum Karin").
3. Imrei Noam - novellae by the Vilna Ga'on and his students on Tractates Brachot, Eiruvin, Rosh Ha-Shana and Bietza, Warsaw, 1899.
Bound with the following books: Torat Ha-Leviim, second edition, Rabbi Ya’akov Kopstein, Vilna, 1926. VeZot LiYehuda, novellae, by Rabbi Ya’akov Kopstein, Vilna, 1926.
Varying sizes. Good-fair condition, moth holes.
2. Book of Jonah including Rashi’s interpretation and the commentary of “the great and famous Hassid and rabbi of the entire Diaspora Rabbi Eliyahu son of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman from Vilna”. Warsaw, 1837. (Approbation of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman, author of "Chemdat Shlomo"). (Signed by Rabbi "Nachum Karin").
3. Imrei Noam - novellae by the Vilna Ga'on and his students on Tractates Brachot, Eiruvin, Rosh Ha-Shana and Bietza, Warsaw, 1899.
Bound with the following books: Torat Ha-Leviim, second edition, Rabbi Ya’akov Kopstein, Vilna, 1926. VeZot LiYehuda, novellae, by Rabbi Ya’akov Kopstein, Vilna, 1926.
Varying sizes. Good-fair condition, moth holes.
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The Vilna Ga'on and his Disciples
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![1. Afikei Yehuda, 24 interpretations by Rabbi Yehuda Leib Halevi Adel, with remarks called “Arvei Nachal”. Lemberg, [1803]. F](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/314.jpg "Afikei Yehuda / Hillel Ben Shachar – First Editions")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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1. Afikei Yehuda, 24 interpretations by Rabbi Yehuda Leib Halevi Adel, with remarks called “Arvei Nachal”. Lemberg, [1803]. First edition. An eulogy on the Vilna Gaon appears on the “Emek Ha-Bacha” interpretation (leaf 42). (Missing: leaves 37-38. Ink-stamped by Rabbi “Yechezkel Halevi Jungreis, Dayan and Moreh Tzeddek of Preshov” and numerous handwritten notes on the vorsatz pages).
2. Hillel Ben Shachar, on 26 interpretations [and eulogies], by Rabbi Hillel son of Ze’ev Wolf. [Warsaw, 1804]. First edition. (Missing: 5 leaves at the beginning, 9 leaves at the end. Owner’s signature on the title page: “Chaim Aryeh son of Rabbi Yosef Fenster of Jedwabna” [author of the “Sha’ar Bat Rabim”]. Additional notes and ink-stamps.
Varying sizes and conditions. Incomplete copies.
2. Hillel Ben Shachar, on 26 interpretations [and eulogies], by Rabbi Hillel son of Ze’ev Wolf. [Warsaw, 1804]. First edition. (Missing: 5 leaves at the beginning, 9 leaves at the end. Owner’s signature on the title page: “Chaim Aryeh son of Rabbi Yosef Fenster of Jedwabna” [author of the “Sha’ar Bat Rabim”]. Additional notes and ink-stamps.
Varying sizes and conditions. Incomplete copies.
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The Vilna Ga'on and his Disciples
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![1. [Torat Kohanim, Vayikra, with the Rashi commentary and the Aderet Eliyahu]. [Kopys, 1818]. First edition. (Partially print](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/315.jpg "The Vilna Gaon – Five Books")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $400
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1. [Torat Kohanim, Vayikra, with the Rashi commentary and the Aderet Eliyahu]. [Kopys, 1818]. First edition. (Partially printed on bluish paper. Missing: 2 leaves at the beginning and 2 leaves at the end. Signed and ink stamped by Rabbi “Moshe Hacohen” Ilbitzki, close friends of the “Chazon Ish”).
2. Hagahot Yerushalmi, Zera’im tractate, by the Gra. With added glosses by Rabbi David Luria (Radal). [Koenigsberg], [1858]. Only edition. Owner’s caption and signature: “Israel Shlomo Hacohen of Stutchin, currently sojourning in Vekshne, Zhamot”.
3. Bamidbar and Devarim with glosses attributed to the Gra. Glosses and explanations by Rabbi Sliman Ochana, published by Rabbi Shmaryahu Zuckerman. Vilna, 1866. (Missing: the first title page and the last page with a message from the publisher).
4. Se’arat Eliyahu, precious matters and stories of the Gra, Biblical and Talmudic stories interpretations by the Gra. Warsaw, 1877. First edition.
5. Sefer Piskei Ha-Gra, on the four volumes of the Shulchan Aruch. Vilna, 1902-1904. Volumes 1-4 are bound together, volume 3 was mistakenly bound after volume 4.
Varying sizes and conditions.
2. Hagahot Yerushalmi, Zera’im tractate, by the Gra. With added glosses by Rabbi David Luria (Radal). [Koenigsberg], [1858]. Only edition. Owner’s caption and signature: “Israel Shlomo Hacohen of Stutchin, currently sojourning in Vekshne, Zhamot”.
3. Bamidbar and Devarim with glosses attributed to the Gra. Glosses and explanations by Rabbi Sliman Ochana, published by Rabbi Shmaryahu Zuckerman. Vilna, 1866. (Missing: the first title page and the last page with a message from the publisher).
4. Se’arat Eliyahu, precious matters and stories of the Gra, Biblical and Talmudic stories interpretations by the Gra. Warsaw, 1877. First edition.
5. Sefer Piskei Ha-Gra, on the four volumes of the Shulchan Aruch. Vilna, 1902-1904. Volumes 1-4 are bound together, volume 3 was mistakenly bound after volume 4.
Varying sizes and conditions.
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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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Aderet Eliyahu, commentary of the Vilna Gaon on Nevi'im and Ketuvim, published by his grandson Rabbi Eliyahu Landau. Jerusalem, [1905?].
With two colored maps: A map of Eretz Yisrael with its borders and a diagram of the Beit HaMikdash.
[1], 3-6, [64] leaves + [2] maps. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Tears to maps. Several detached leaves. Original binding.
With two colored maps: A map of Eretz Yisrael with its borders and a diagram of the Beit HaMikdash.
[1], 3-6, [64] leaves + [2] maps. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Tears to maps. Several detached leaves. Original binding.
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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
Opening: $500
Sold for: $813
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Sefer Nizachon, Liber Nizachon Rabbi Lipmanni. Essay on the Bible to respond to the Christian allegations against Judaism. Rabbi Yom Tov Lipman Milhausen. Altdorf, 1644. First edition.
“Written by Rabbi Lipman, to win over the Sadducees and Christians, skeptics and mockers forever. Printed here in the Yeshiva of Altdorf [= the University of Altdorf…] with great scrutiny”. Interesting illustrated title page, Latin title page and foreword. Handwritten remarks and signatures in Latin.
[14], 512, [24] pages. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, most of the book is in good condition. The original parchment binding however has tough moth holes, which have slightly damaged the book itself, mostly the first and last leaves.
The Hebrew part was printed in Altdorf. The Latin part (starting on page 201) was printed in Nuernberg.
“Written by Rabbi Lipman, to win over the Sadducees and Christians, skeptics and mockers forever. Printed here in the Yeshiva of Altdorf [= the University of Altdorf…] with great scrutiny”. Interesting illustrated title page, Latin title page and foreword. Handwritten remarks and signatures in Latin.
[14], 512, [24] pages. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, most of the book is in good condition. The original parchment binding however has tough moth holes, which have slightly damaged the book itself, mostly the first and last leaves.
The Hebrew part was printed in Altdorf. The Latin part (starting on page 201) was printed in Nuernberg.
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Polemics
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $150
Sold for: $225
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Ma’amar Yayin HaMeshumar, collection of articles concerning the “grave prohibition and sin of drinking Yayin Stam”, by Rabbi Natan Shapiro. Venice, [1660].
This book was printed during a major polemic which arose in opposition to an erred custom which became prevalent throughout Italy; leniency regarding the prohibition of drinking Yayin Stam (for additional information related to this see: “The History of the Polemic of Yayin Stam in Italy and its Sources”, Sinai, 77, pages 62-90). The author, emissary of Jerusalem to Italy, was astounded by the disrespect in regard to this prohibition among the Italian congregations, and as a result composed this book.
Rabbi Natan Shapiro (Otzar HaRabbanim 16370), genius and Kabbalist, among the Torah scholars of Krakow. Immigrated to Eretz Israel and served as rabbi of the Ashkenazi congregation of Jerusalem. In 1655 was sent as emissary to Italy where he passed away.
[8], 38 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Minor moth stains. Tears on margins of first leaves [without missing text]. New binding.
This book was printed during a major polemic which arose in opposition to an erred custom which became prevalent throughout Italy; leniency regarding the prohibition of drinking Yayin Stam (for additional information related to this see: “The History of the Polemic of Yayin Stam in Italy and its Sources”, Sinai, 77, pages 62-90). The author, emissary of Jerusalem to Italy, was astounded by the disrespect in regard to this prohibition among the Italian congregations, and as a result composed this book.
Rabbi Natan Shapiro (Otzar HaRabbanim 16370), genius and Kabbalist, among the Torah scholars of Krakow. Immigrated to Eretz Israel and served as rabbi of the Ashkenazi congregation of Jerusalem. In 1655 was sent as emissary to Italy where he passed away.
[8], 38 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Minor moth stains. Tears on margins of first leaves [without missing text]. New binding.
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Polemics
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
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Babylonian Talmud, Brachot tractate, including Ashkenazi translation (German), by Ephraim Moshe Feiner. Berlin, 1842. Only edition.
The author spent ten years publishing this book, his objective was to publish the Babylonian and Jerusalemite Talmud with a German translation in twenty eight volumes and for that purpose he gathered approbations and subscribers from all corners of the world, Jews and Gentiles.
In 1834 Feiner was granted an approbation by the Chatam Sofer, who immediately retreated and removed his approbation. After the author continued using the copy of the letter of the Chatam Sofer and publishing it in his book Mevaser Tov, the Chatam Sofer was forced to publish his letter, opposing the publication of this translation into German by Dr. Feiner. Eventually, the Chatam Sofer succeeded in his struggle and only this tractate was printed. [For additional information regarding this matter see: Rabbi Y. Goldhaber, Yerushateinu, 3, 2009, pages 310-333].
Hebrew and German.
[8], 16 pages. 24,64, 87 leaves. 42.5 cm. White Regal paper.
Good-fair condition. Foxing and slight moth damage. Old binding.
The author spent ten years publishing this book, his objective was to publish the Babylonian and Jerusalemite Talmud with a German translation in twenty eight volumes and for that purpose he gathered approbations and subscribers from all corners of the world, Jews and Gentiles.
In 1834 Feiner was granted an approbation by the Chatam Sofer, who immediately retreated and removed his approbation. After the author continued using the copy of the letter of the Chatam Sofer and publishing it in his book Mevaser Tov, the Chatam Sofer was forced to publish his letter, opposing the publication of this translation into German by Dr. Feiner. Eventually, the Chatam Sofer succeeded in his struggle and only this tractate was printed. [For additional information regarding this matter see: Rabbi Y. Goldhaber, Yerushateinu, 3, 2009, pages 310-333].
Hebrew and German.
[8], 16 pages. 24,64, 87 leaves. 42.5 cm. White Regal paper.
Good-fair condition. Foxing and slight moth damage. Old binding.
Category
Polemics
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $150
Sold for: $275
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Talmud Yerushalmi Seder Kodshim, Part 2, Tractates Chulin-Bechorot, with glosses of the Maharsham of Berzan and explanation of rare words and comments by Shlomo Buber. Commentary Cheshek Shlomo, published by Shlomo Ye'uda son of the Maharam the Sefardi Freidlander. Seini, 1907.
[9], 78; [1], 47 leaves. 34 cm. High quality paper. Few tears and stains. Half leather binding, partially detached.
About the forgery and the forger, see: Kedem Catalogue, Auction 8 Item 137; Bibliography Institute CD, Listing 0308377.
[9], 78; [1], 47 leaves. 34 cm. High quality paper. Few tears and stains. Half leather binding, partially detached.
About the forgery and the forger, see: Kedem Catalogue, Auction 8 Item 137; Bibliography Institute CD, Listing 0308377.
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Polemics
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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"Proclamation – an Open Notice" – a proclamation of the prohibition of wheat for Pesach, ground in millstones called Silandry. By Rabbi Chaim Yoseph Maman Rabbi of Oran. Cheshvan 1911. With his stamp and the stamp of his Beit Din.
This controversy about the kashrut of wheat for Pesach raged throughout North African Jewry. The Rabbi of Gibraltar, HaRav HaRachaman – Rabbi Chaim Moshe ben Na'im who published the book Kol Techina V'Kol Tachana (Jerusalem 1913) stood at the head of the rabbis who prohibited the wheat. In opposition to his stand, the book Kol Tza'akat HaRo'im was published (Tunis 1915) presenting the opinion of those who permitted the wheat. Here we have a rare and unknown proclamation from the beginning of that controversy where the names of the rabbis who prohibit the wheat are mentioned: The batei din of Jerusalem and Sefad, the rabbis of Tetouan, Gibraltar, Tanger, Pas, Sefrou, Meknes, Rabat, Marakech, Mogador, "The Rav HaMekubal… Magen David Abuchatzera", etc.
A printed leaf 32 cm. Good condition, fold creases.
Bibliographically unknown.
This controversy about the kashrut of wheat for Pesach raged throughout North African Jewry. The Rabbi of Gibraltar, HaRav HaRachaman – Rabbi Chaim Moshe ben Na'im who published the book Kol Techina V'Kol Tachana (Jerusalem 1913) stood at the head of the rabbis who prohibited the wheat. In opposition to his stand, the book Kol Tza'akat HaRo'im was published (Tunis 1915) presenting the opinion of those who permitted the wheat. Here we have a rare and unknown proclamation from the beginning of that controversy where the names of the rabbis who prohibit the wheat are mentioned: The batei din of Jerusalem and Sefad, the rabbis of Tetouan, Gibraltar, Tanger, Pas, Sefrou, Meknes, Rabat, Marakech, Mogador, "The Rav HaMekubal… Magen David Abuchatzera", etc.
A printed leaf 32 cm. Good condition, fold creases.
Bibliographically unknown.
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Polemics
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $180
Sold for: $325
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Mitzraf HaAvoda “a debate which lasted seventy two years between two giants of the generation, one from the Hassidic sect and the other from the sect of the Mitnagdim…”, includes a letter by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Lyady [concerning the debate with the Vilna Ga’on]. Koenigsberg, [1858].
As known, the “debate” between the Hassid and the Mitnaged, described in the book at length, never really occurred and was actually written by a Chabad Hassid by the name of Rabbi Ya’akov Kadanir for the purpose of justifying the Hassidic approach.
Bound with: Mesillat Yesharim. Warsaw, 1856 (without title page); Kallah tractate, with glosses of the Vilna Ga’on. [Koenigsberg], [1859].
Mesillat Yesharim: 24, [2] leaves; Mitzraf HaAvoda: 38 leaves. [Hole in last leaf]; Kallah tractate: 24 leaves [one leaf torn with missing text]. 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Wear and tear. Worn binding.
As known, the “debate” between the Hassid and the Mitnaged, described in the book at length, never really occurred and was actually written by a Chabad Hassid by the name of Rabbi Ya’akov Kadanir for the purpose of justifying the Hassidic approach.
Bound with: Mesillat Yesharim. Warsaw, 1856 (without title page); Kallah tractate, with glosses of the Vilna Ga’on. [Koenigsberg], [1859].
Mesillat Yesharim: 24, [2] leaves; Mitzraf HaAvoda: 38 leaves. [Hole in last leaf]; Kallah tractate: 24 leaves [one leaf torn with missing text]. 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Wear and tear. Worn binding.
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Polemics
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
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Noda BeYehudah and Rabbi Ya’akov Shimshon of Shepetivka
Viku’ach Raba, “awe-inspiring debate… which took place between Rabbi Ya’akov Shimshon of Shepetivka and the honorable… Rabbi Yechezkel Segal Landau author of Noda BeYehudah…”, [unknown author]. Uioara de Sus (Romania), [1930].
The author arranged his book in the form of a debate between the Admor Rabbi Ya’akov Shimshon of Shepetivka, among the greatest pioneers of Hassidism, and the Noda BeYehudah, in respect to the righteousness of Hassidism and the high esteem of the book Toldot Ya’akov Yosef and its author.
[4] leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears and paper glue. Bound. Ex-library copy
Viku’ach Raba, “awe-inspiring debate… which took place between Rabbi Ya’akov Shimshon of Shepetivka and the honorable… Rabbi Yechezkel Segal Landau author of Noda BeYehudah…”, [unknown author]. Uioara de Sus (Romania), [1930].
The author arranged his book in the form of a debate between the Admor Rabbi Ya’akov Shimshon of Shepetivka, among the greatest pioneers of Hassidism, and the Noda BeYehudah, in respect to the righteousness of Hassidism and the high esteem of the book Toldot Ya’akov Yosef and its author.
[4] leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears and paper glue. Bound. Ex-library copy
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Polemics
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Two compositions printed by Rabbi Chaim HaCohen Ish Horowitz from Jerusalem.
1. Etz Chaim, part 1, concerning the greeting of the Almighty and one’s fellow man. Jerusalem, 1925.
2. Igeret Viku’ach HaShalom, viewing the Hassidic sect in a favorable light and a plea for peace between the sects, by the Admor Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson [author of Tzemach Tzedek]. Jerusalem, 1927. First printed, “for the purpose of achieving my goal of establishing a yeshiva… in the Mekor Chaim neighborhood… for both Hassidim and Mitnagdim…”.
2 booklets stapled together, without binding or title cover. [3], 12; 12 leaves. 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, minor tears. Folding marks.
1. Etz Chaim, part 1, concerning the greeting of the Almighty and one’s fellow man. Jerusalem, 1925.
2. Igeret Viku’ach HaShalom, viewing the Hassidic sect in a favorable light and a plea for peace between the sects, by the Admor Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson [author of Tzemach Tzedek]. Jerusalem, 1927. First printed, “for the purpose of achieving my goal of establishing a yeshiva… in the Mekor Chaim neighborhood… for both Hassidim and Mitnagdim…”.
2 booklets stapled together, without binding or title cover. [3], 12; 12 leaves. 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, minor tears. Folding marks.
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