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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Sefer Ma'aseh Rav, manners of conduct of the Vilna Ga'on, by Rabbi Yissachar Dov Ber of Vilna. Vilna and Horodna, 1832. First edition.
Bound together with: Sefer Seder Olam Rabba, with two commentaries: Etz Yosef and Anan Yosef. Vilna, 1845.
Faded ownership notation on first leaf:"Belongs to Torah scholar Ya'akov Shapiro HaCohen son of the Av Beit Din D[Vo----?]" - Possibly the Ga'on Rabbi Ya'akov Cahana-Shapiro author of Ne'ot Ya'akov (passed away in 1921), son of the Ga'on Rabbi Zalman Sander Av Beit Din of Maltch.
Ma'aseh Rav: [3], 67 pages (two title pages). Seder Olam Rabba: 87 pages. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, detached leaves, detached and worn binding.
Bound together with: Sefer Seder Olam Rabba, with two commentaries: Etz Yosef and Anan Yosef. Vilna, 1845.
Faded ownership notation on first leaf:"Belongs to Torah scholar Ya'akov Shapiro HaCohen son of the Av Beit Din D[Vo----?]" - Possibly the Ga'on Rabbi Ya'akov Cahana-Shapiro author of Ne'ot Ya'akov (passed away in 1921), son of the Ga'on Rabbi Zalman Sander Av Beit Din of Maltch.
Ma'aseh Rav: [3], 67 pages (two title pages). Seder Olam Rabba: 87 pages. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, detached leaves, detached and worn binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
Opening: $200
Sold for: $2,250
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1. Sefer 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. Missing map, blue paper, moth damages. Ownership signatures:"Yitzchak son of Rabbi Yekutiel Zalman of Krakow - who resides in Gambin¦","Meir [Shimon] son of the deceased Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik Dayan in Gambin¦ 183- [Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik son of Rabbi Yekutiel Zalman was chief Av Beit Din of Gambin (Poland) for approximately forty years, passed way at the age of 63 in 1834 - for additional information related to him see preface of book Nefesh Tova by his son Rabbi Pinchas Naftali of Khust (Hungary), where his epitaph is presented].
2. Sefer Seder Zemanim, by Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik Chaver Av Beit Din of Tiktin. Warsaw, 1844. First edition. (Greenish paper, good condition).
2. Sefer Seder Zemanim, by Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik Chaver Av Beit Din of Tiktin. Warsaw, 1844. First edition. (Greenish paper, good condition).
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Sefer Agudat Ezov, sermons for Shabbat and holidays, including pamphlet Alon Bechut - Eulogies on scholars of the generation. By the Ga'on Rabbi Moshe Ze'ev [Margaliot] Av Beit Din of Tykocin and Biaֵ‚ystok author of Marot HaTzovot. Biaֵ‚ystok, (1824). Approbations by Rabbi Akiva Eiger and giants of Lithuania.
Eulogy 1 on the Vilna Ga'on -"The divine and holy Kabbalist Rabbi Eliyahu HaChassid¦ Vilna". Additional eulogies on giants of his generation, Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin and others.
Contains additional leaves including 5 pages of omissions (sermons for Shabbat HaGadol 1826-1827), which were printed in 1828; rare leaves which do not appear in most copies.
Ownership notation:"Belongs to the exalted and famous rabbi¦ Rabbi Eliya Shapiro". Stamps in Cyrillic letters.
[2], 97, [3], [2] leaves. 34.5 cm. Good condition. Slight moth damage on inner margins, stains of usage. Old and worn binding.
Eulogy 1 on the Vilna Ga'on -"The divine and holy Kabbalist Rabbi Eliyahu HaChassid¦ Vilna". Additional eulogies on giants of his generation, Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin and others.
Contains additional leaves including 5 pages of omissions (sermons for Shabbat HaGadol 1826-1827), which were printed in 1828; rare leaves which do not appear in most copies.
Ownership notation:"Belongs to the exalted and famous rabbi¦ Rabbi Eliya Shapiro". Stamps in Cyrillic letters.
[2], 97, [3], [2] leaves. 34.5 cm. Good condition. Slight moth damage on inner margins, stains of usage. Old and worn binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
Opening: $250
Sold for: $400
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1. Toraht Cohanim, Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, including commentary of the Vilna Ga'on. First section. Koenigsbourg, [1855]. First edition of the Vilna Ga'on commentary on Choshen Mishpat. Winograd - Treasury of the Vilna Ga'on Books 756.
2. Be'urei HaGra Orach Chaim. Vilna, 1860. Winograd 748.
3. Megillat Esther, including commentary of the Vilna Ga'on. Warsaw, 1876. [Signature of Rabbi"Eliyahu Baruch¦ son of the author". Stamps: Rabbi Menachem Natan Auerbach (grandson of the Imrei Bina); Rabbi Yehudah Leib son of Rabbi Reuven (among the leaders of the Chabad Kollel in Jerusalem); Rabbi Abba son of Rabbi S.Z. Eisenbach, and others]. Winograd 129.
4. Megillat Ruth, including commentary of Rashi and the Vilna Ga'on. Includes literary collection (Leket Amarim). Jerusalem, (1896). First edition. Winograd 165.
5. Kol Eliyahu, on the Torah, Pietrekov, (1905). First edition. Interesting gloss in Handwriting. Winograd 964.
6. Piskei HaGra, Yoreh De'ah. Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Lempert. Vilna, 1902. (Uncut sheets). First edition. Winograd 789.
7. Mili De'Avot, on Avot tractate. By Rabbi Yitzchak (Rabbi Itzeleh) Volozhin Rosh Yeshiva. Vilna (1888). First edition.
7 books, various sizes and conditions, majority in good condition.
2. Be'urei HaGra Orach Chaim. Vilna, 1860. Winograd 748.
3. Megillat Esther, including commentary of the Vilna Ga'on. Warsaw, 1876. [Signature of Rabbi"Eliyahu Baruch¦ son of the author". Stamps: Rabbi Menachem Natan Auerbach (grandson of the Imrei Bina); Rabbi Yehudah Leib son of Rabbi Reuven (among the leaders of the Chabad Kollel in Jerusalem); Rabbi Abba son of Rabbi S.Z. Eisenbach, and others]. Winograd 129.
4. Megillat Ruth, including commentary of Rashi and the Vilna Ga'on. Includes literary collection (Leket Amarim). Jerusalem, (1896). First edition. Winograd 165.
5. Kol Eliyahu, on the Torah, Pietrekov, (1905). First edition. Interesting gloss in Handwriting. Winograd 964.
6. Piskei HaGra, Yoreh De'ah. Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Lempert. Vilna, 1902. (Uncut sheets). First edition. Winograd 789.
7. Mili De'Avot, on Avot tractate. By Rabbi Yitzchak (Rabbi Itzeleh) Volozhin Rosh Yeshiva. Vilna (1888). First edition.
7 books, various sizes and conditions, majority in good condition.
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![* Sefer Toldot Adam, biography of Rabbi Zalman of Vilna [brother of Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin], [section one], by Rabbi Yechezk](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale16-public/195.jpg "Collection of Books - The Vilna Ga'on and his Disciples")
Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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* Sefer Toldot Adam, biography of Rabbi Zalman of Vilna [brother of Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin], [section one], by Rabbi Yechezkel Feivel of Vilna. Dyhernfurth, [1801]. First edition. (Title-page contains embossed stamp"A. B. Ettlinger - Altoona" apparently son of the Aruch LaNer). * Sefer Devar Eliyahu, commentary of the Vilna Ga'on on Iyov [Book of Job]. Warsaw, 1857 (bluish paper). Bound with: Sefer Ma'alot HaTorah, Rabbi Avraham brother of the Vilna Ga'on. Koenigsbourg, [1858]; Sefer Shaarei Kedusha, Rabbi Chaim Vital. [Koenigsbourg, 1859]; Sefer Se'ah Solet, Rabbi Refael of Norzi. [Johannesburg, 1855]; Sefer Lekach Tov, Rabbi Avraham Yagel of Montzilitzi, including last will and testament of the Rambam. [Koenigsbourg, 1858]; Sefer HaRokeach, Rabbi Eliezer of Germiza. Warsaw, 1858; Sefer HaYashar by Rabbeinu Tam. Warsaw, 1857. * Sefer Yonah, with Rashi and the Vilna Ga'on's commentary. Warsaw, 1852 (bluish paper).
Total of 9 books, in three volumes. Various sizes and conditions.
Total of 9 books, in three volumes. Various sizes and conditions.
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![Shivah Shitot L'Harashba, the Rashba's insights on seven tractates of the Talmud. Constantinople, [1720]. First edition.
Owne](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale16-public/212.jpg "Shivah Shitot L'Harashba - Constantinople, 1720")
Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Shivah Shitot L'Harashba, the Rashba's insights on seven tractates of the Talmud. Constantinople, [1720]. First edition.
Owners' inscriptions from 1741 of the Great Beit HaMidrash (in
Worms) and of Rabbi Leib Sinzheim from Vienna. Few handwritten glosses and corrections.
[2], 191 leaves. 29.5 cm. Good condition, except the first two leaves and the last leaf with tears and restoration pasting on paper. Renewed cover with decorated leather spine in Dutch style, with few damages.
Owners' inscriptions from 1741 of the Great Beit HaMidrash (in
Worms) and of Rabbi Leib Sinzheim from Vienna. Few handwritten glosses and corrections.
[2], 191 leaves. 29.5 cm. Good condition, except the first two leaves and the last leaf with tears and restoration pasting on paper. Renewed cover with decorated leather spine in Dutch style, with few damages.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
Opening: $500
Sold for: $750
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Mishne LaMelech, novellae on the Rambam, by Rabbi Yehuda Rosanis. Constantinople, 1731.
The first edition of Mishne LaMelech printed as a separate book (before it was printed in the editions of the Rambam). The book was arranged by his disciple Rabbi Ya'akov Kuli, author of Yalkut Me'Am Lo'ez who was a dayan in Rabbi Yehuda Rosanis' Beit Din, and he added notes and additions.
The book has 10 leaves of index added to the book after Rabbi Ya'akov Kuli's death and are not found in all copies.
The title page has rabbinical signatures and owners' inscriptions of Shabtai Ya'akov Molcho [a Jerusalem scholar, written on his tombstone: The perfect Chacham Rabbi Shabtai Ya'akov called Mirkado Molcho, died¦ 1813/1843 - According to Rabbi A. L. Frumkin in 1843 and according to M. D. Gaon in 1813 - see attached material]. On reverse side of title page, owner's inscriptions of Chaim Shlomo Elazar HaLevi [apparently a Jerusalem scholar - see attached material]. Several notes and corrections in Oriental handwriting at end of book.
[3], 2-27, 80, 112, 46, 89, [10] leaves. 30 cm. Fair condition. Stains, moth marks on leaves and binding. Detached leaves. Old binding, detached and worn.
The first edition of Mishne LaMelech printed as a separate book (before it was printed in the editions of the Rambam). The book was arranged by his disciple Rabbi Ya'akov Kuli, author of Yalkut Me'Am Lo'ez who was a dayan in Rabbi Yehuda Rosanis' Beit Din, and he added notes and additions.
The book has 10 leaves of index added to the book after Rabbi Ya'akov Kuli's death and are not found in all copies.
The title page has rabbinical signatures and owners' inscriptions of Shabtai Ya'akov Molcho [a Jerusalem scholar, written on his tombstone: The perfect Chacham Rabbi Shabtai Ya'akov called Mirkado Molcho, died¦ 1813/1843 - According to Rabbi A. L. Frumkin in 1843 and according to M. D. Gaon in 1813 - see attached material]. On reverse side of title page, owner's inscriptions of Chaim Shlomo Elazar HaLevi [apparently a Jerusalem scholar - see attached material]. Several notes and corrections in Oriental handwriting at end of book.
[3], 2-27, 80, 112, 46, 89, [10] leaves. 30 cm. Fair condition. Stains, moth marks on leaves and binding. Detached leaves. Old binding, detached and worn.
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![Mar'it Ha'Ayin, explanations on Ein Ya'akov. Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai - the Chida. Livorno, [1805]. First edition.
The](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale16-public/214.jpg "Mar'it Ha'Ayin L'HaChida - The Last Book that the Chida Printed During")
Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Mar'it Ha'Ayin, explanations on Ein Ya'akov. Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai - the Chida. Livorno, [1805]. First edition.
The last book that the Chida printed during his lifetime. From Leaf 71b, the Chida also printed some of the Masechtot Ketanot (Short Tractates): Kutim, Avadim, Temura, Gerim, with his notes and glosses. From Leaf 84b: Kuntress Batei HaNefesh - a commentary on the Passover Hagada.
94 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, stains. New binding.
The last book that the Chida printed during his lifetime. From Leaf 71b, the Chida also printed some of the Masechtot Ketanot (Short Tractates): Kutim, Avadim, Temura, Gerim, with his notes and glosses. From Leaf 84b: Kuntress Batei HaNefesh - a commentary on the Passover Hagada.
94 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, stains. New binding.
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![A leaf for learning the letters of the Hebrew Alphabet and vowels. Bombai (India), [No date mentioned, c. 1930s].
One page d](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale16-public/215.jpg "Leaf for Learning the Hebrew Alphabet - Bombai")
Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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A leaf for learning the letters of the Hebrew Alphabet and vowels. Bombai (India), [No date mentioned, c. 1930s].
One page divided into two columns, 23.5 cm. Very good condition.
One page divided into two columns, 23.5 cm. Very good condition.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Collection of books printed in Shanghai between 1943-1947 by Polish Holocaust refugees who escaped to Japan through Lithuania and Russia via the Trans-Siberian Railway and from there were deported by the Japanese authorities to Shanghai, China.
Mishnah Berurah, sections 3, 6, Shanghai, (1945). * Gadlut HaAdam, section 1, by Rabbi Elchanan Yosef Hertzman, disciple of the Mir Yeshiva (Poland). Shanghai, Nisan (1945). * Der Torah Kvahl (Ma'ayana Shel Torah), 18.5 cm. small-format edition. Published by Agudat Israel of the Polish deportees, Shanghai, (1946). [Page in memory of the author who was"killed by the cruel Hitlerians, during the dreadful massacre which took place in the Warsaw Ghetto in 1943"]. Bibliographically unknown edition.
5 volumes, various sizes and conditions, fair conditions.
Mishnah Berurah, sections 3, 6, Shanghai, (1945). * Gadlut HaAdam, section 1, by Rabbi Elchanan Yosef Hertzman, disciple of the Mir Yeshiva (Poland). Shanghai, Nisan (1945). * Der Torah Kvahl (Ma'ayana Shel Torah), 18.5 cm. small-format edition. Published by Agudat Israel of the Polish deportees, Shanghai, (1946). [Page in memory of the author who was"killed by the cruel Hitlerians, during the dreadful massacre which took place in the Warsaw Ghetto in 1943"]. Bibliographically unknown edition.
5 volumes, various sizes and conditions, fair conditions.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Sefer Mishberei Yam, responsa on four parts of the Shulchan Aruch and Be'urei Halachot, by Rabbi Aharon Moshe Kisilov from Harbin. Harbin (China-Japan), 1926.
A small Jewish community which was established pre World War I by Russian natives lived in the city of Harbin, China. The first and last rabbi of the congregation was the Ga'on Rabbi Aharon Moshe Kisilov (1866-1949), among the Lubavitz Hassidim and disciple of the"Gadol of Minsk" and Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik. He arrived at Harbin in 1913 after serving for many years in the Borisov Rabbinate in the region of Minsk. In 1937 was unanimously appointed as chief rabbi of all the congregations in the Far East. Upon the Chinese conquest of the city from the Japanese authorities, and the establishment of the communist rule in China, the Hebrew congregation in Harbin was eradicated. During the community's 40 years of existence only 5 Hebrew books were printed there.
252, [4] pages. 32.5 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, minor moth stains and pasting on margins of title page. Original binding, defective and renewed.
A small Jewish community which was established pre World War I by Russian natives lived in the city of Harbin, China. The first and last rabbi of the congregation was the Ga'on Rabbi Aharon Moshe Kisilov (1866-1949), among the Lubavitz Hassidim and disciple of the"Gadol of Minsk" and Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik. He arrived at Harbin in 1913 after serving for many years in the Borisov Rabbinate in the region of Minsk. In 1937 was unanimously appointed as chief rabbi of all the congregations in the Far East. Upon the Chinese conquest of the city from the Japanese authorities, and the establishment of the communist rule in China, the Hebrew congregation in Harbin was eradicated. During the community's 40 years of existence only 5 Hebrew books were printed there.
252, [4] pages. 32.5 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, minor moth stains and pasting on margins of title page. Original binding, defective and renewed.
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![Sefer No'am HaMelitza, printed anonymously. Salonika, [c. 1850].
Printed without title page. Letter writing manual which con](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale16-public/218.jpg "No'am HaMelitza - Salonika, 1850")
Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Sefer No'am HaMelitza, printed anonymously. Salonika, [c. 1850].
Printed without title page. Letter writing manual which contains 53 sample letters.
52 leaves. 13 cm. Good condition, stains. Restored tears on last leaf. New binding. Ownership notations.
Printed without title page. Letter writing manual which contains 53 sample letters.
52 leaves. 13 cm. Good condition, stains. Restored tears on last leaf. New binding. Ownership notations.
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