Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $250
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Collection of machzorim printed by Rabbi Yitzchak Moshe Bakst and Rabbi Avraham Shalom Shadow, who bought the Shapira family's printing press in Zhitomir and continued printing books in the same publishing framework.
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
5 volumes, various sizes and conditions, fair condition, wear and tear. Some rare and not listed in the Bibliography Institute CD.
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
5 volumes, various sizes and conditions, fair condition, wear and tear. Some rare and not listed in the Bibliography Institute CD.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Books printed in Russia and Poland
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $400
Unsold
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Five books, various sizes and conditions, good to fair.
Five books, various sizes and conditions, good to fair.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Books printed in Russia and Poland
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $300
Unsold
Collection of title pages of books printed in Slavita-Zhitomir. Includes title pages of: * Siddur Tikunei Shabbat, Zhitomir, 1860. * Seder Ma'amadot - Slavita, 1826. * Chok L'Yisrael, Sefer Bamidbar - Slavita, 1832. (With the addition of the next page). * Mishnayot, Seder Nezikin - Zhitomir, 1857. (Two front title pages and first leaf of Tractate Bava Kama). Includes a section of the title page of Zohar, Slavita, etc.
Four whole title pages, and three sections of title pages + two leaves. Various sizes and conditions. Fair-poor condition.
Four whole title pages, and three sections of title pages + two leaves. Various sizes and conditions. Fair-poor condition.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Books printed in Russia and Poland
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
Six books, various sizes and conditions, good-fair to fair-poor.
Six books, various sizes and conditions, good-fair to fair-poor.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Books printed in Russia and Poland
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $15,000
Unsold
Maimonides' Mishna commentary, Seder Taharot. Napoli, 1492. Yehoshua Shlomo Soncino. First edition.
Thousands of glosses, correcions, additions and omissions, scholarly remarks and illustrations in old, legible Oriental handwriting from the time of print. Based on the content, it is obvious that all of the above was written by an outstanding Torah scholar who learned the Seder Taharot in great depth. There are also a couple of captions and inscriptions in Yemenite handwriting [from later times, c. 17th century].
This first edition of the Maimonides Mishna commentary on Seder Taharot is known to have many errors and missing parts, all editions following this one were copied from the present edition with its mistakes, except for additions later made in the Venice editions of 1546 and Mantua 1563. The present manuscript contains numerous corrections and additions, most of which do not appear in any other edition.
Compared to the translated versions printed recently [the Kappach and Korach versions], the present manuscript seems far more precise both in the commentary translation and depiction.
The present manuscript with its additions and corrections was copied from earlier and more precise versions of that manuscript, from translations of the Mishna commentary written at the time of the Rishonim and it contains numerous additions that can't be found in any other edition.
Complete copy, [86] leaves. 36 cm. Fair condition, extensive, professionally restored moth damage with paper paste and fillings. White, luxurious leather binding.
Thousands of glosses, correcions, additions and omissions, scholarly remarks and illustrations in old, legible Oriental handwriting from the time of print. Based on the content, it is obvious that all of the above was written by an outstanding Torah scholar who learned the Seder Taharot in great depth. There are also a couple of captions and inscriptions in Yemenite handwriting [from later times, c. 17th century].
This first edition of the Maimonides Mishna commentary on Seder Taharot is known to have many errors and missing parts, all editions following this one were copied from the present edition with its mistakes, except for additions later made in the Venice editions of 1546 and Mantua 1563. The present manuscript contains numerous corrections and additions, most of which do not appear in any other edition.
Compared to the translated versions printed recently [the Kappach and Korach versions], the present manuscript seems far more precise both in the commentary translation and depiction.
The present manuscript with its additions and corrections was copied from earlier and more precise versions of that manuscript, from translations of the Mishna commentary written at the time of the Rishonim and it contains numerous additions that can't be found in any other edition.
Complete copy, [86] leaves. 36 cm. Fair condition, extensive, professionally restored moth damage with paper paste and fillings. White, luxurious leather binding.
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Early Printed Books - Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $15,000
Unsold
Mishneh Torah L'Rambam, (the volume of Zemanim is almost complete, most of volumes Nashim and Kedusha, and several leaves of volumes Mada and Ahava). [Soncino, 1490].
The sheets have long inscriptions in early Ashkenazi handwriting (characteristic of the printing period, end of 15th century), most are Hagahot Maimoni'ot with appendices and different from the printed version, some of the glosses end with "by Rabbi Shalit" and some end with "the Ramach".
Hagahot Maimoni'ot, are appendices to the Rambam, written by Ashkenazi scholars from the Beit Midrash of the Maharam of Rottenberg, containing a compilation of appendices according to the words of Rashi, Tosfot and the Maharam of Rottenberg and Ashkenazi scholars. This work based on the Ramach (Rabbi Meir HaCohen) disciple of the Maharam of Rottenberg, has undergone additional editing by Ashkenazi scholars. Two versions of editions appear in print and several others in manuscripts. These glosses first appeared in the Rambam edition printed in Constantinople (1509) and are known as "Hagahot Maimoni'ot Constantinople". Hagahot Maimoni'ot printed in the Rambam edition in Venice (1524) have an entirely different version from the Constantinople edition, and these are the glosses printed in all Rambam editions until today.
From initial comparison it seems that the glosses in this manuscript are more similar to the version of Hagahot Maimoni'ot printed in Venice but they have many variations and full sections not found in the printed version. We also note that apparently these glosses were copied from an early manuscript where the Maharam of Rottenberg is still mentioned as "my teacher he shall live long (still alive)", different from the later manuscripts and printed editions.
Additionally, this manuscript has inscriptions and glosses in Yemenite handwriting [c. 17th century].
Approx. 85 leaves (originally: 380 leaves) + one leaf of replacement in Yemenite handwriting. Approx. 30-32 cm. Varied condition, fair to poor, detached leaves, stains, wear and moth damage. The glosses are faded with omissions from wear to the text of the glosses.
The sheets have long inscriptions in early Ashkenazi handwriting (characteristic of the printing period, end of 15th century), most are Hagahot Maimoni'ot with appendices and different from the printed version, some of the glosses end with "by Rabbi Shalit" and some end with "the Ramach".
Hagahot Maimoni'ot, are appendices to the Rambam, written by Ashkenazi scholars from the Beit Midrash of the Maharam of Rottenberg, containing a compilation of appendices according to the words of Rashi, Tosfot and the Maharam of Rottenberg and Ashkenazi scholars. This work based on the Ramach (Rabbi Meir HaCohen) disciple of the Maharam of Rottenberg, has undergone additional editing by Ashkenazi scholars. Two versions of editions appear in print and several others in manuscripts. These glosses first appeared in the Rambam edition printed in Constantinople (1509) and are known as "Hagahot Maimoni'ot Constantinople". Hagahot Maimoni'ot printed in the Rambam edition in Venice (1524) have an entirely different version from the Constantinople edition, and these are the glosses printed in all Rambam editions until today.
From initial comparison it seems that the glosses in this manuscript are more similar to the version of Hagahot Maimoni'ot printed in Venice but they have many variations and full sections not found in the printed version. We also note that apparently these glosses were copied from an early manuscript where the Maharam of Rottenberg is still mentioned as "my teacher he shall live long (still alive)", different from the later manuscripts and printed editions.
Additionally, this manuscript has inscriptions and glosses in Yemenite handwriting [c. 17th century].
Approx. 85 leaves (originally: 380 leaves) + one leaf of replacement in Yemenite handwriting. Approx. 30-32 cm. Varied condition, fair to poor, detached leaves, stains, wear and moth damage. The glosses are faded with omissions from wear to the text of the glosses.
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Early Printed Books - Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $4,500
Unsold
Collection of leaves and sections of tractates of first edition of the Talmud completely published in Venice, 1520-1523 by the printer Daniel Bombirgi. A small part of the leaves are from the second edition of Bomberg, 1526-1531.
Tractates: Succah, Yevamot, Sanhedrin-Makot, Eduyot and the small tractates, Derech Eretz [printed only in the second edition], Kritut and Bechorot.
Hundreds of leaves, various sizes and conditions, fair to poor.
Tractates: Succah, Yevamot, Sanhedrin-Makot, Eduyot and the small tractates, Derech Eretz [printed only in the second edition], Kritut and Bechorot.
Hundreds of leaves, various sizes and conditions, fair to poor.
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Early Printed Books - Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
Collection of leaves and leaf remnants from 15th and 16th century printings. Varied collection, contains title pages, whole leaves and leaf remnants that were removed from "binding geniza". Not thoroughly examined. Amongst the leaves: a section of the book of Job with the Ralbag commentary - Naples 1487. Several leaves of Nevi'im Rishonim with the Radak commentary - Pesaro, 1516, etc.
Dozens of leaves, various sizes and conditions.
Dozens of leaves, various sizes and conditions.
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Early Printed Books - Resh and Shin Years
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![Machzor, version of Aleppo congregation. Sections 1-2 [two volumes]. Venice, [1527]. Daniel Bomberg Printing Press. Prayers,](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale19-public/136_1.jpg "Machzor - Aleppo Version - Venice, 1527 - rare")
![Machzor, version of Aleppo congregation. Sections 1-2 [two volumes]. Venice, [1527]. Daniel Bomberg Printing Press. Prayers,](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale19-public/136_2.jpg "Machzor - Aleppo Version - Venice, 1527 - rare")
Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $7,000
Sold for: $23,750
Including buyer's premium
Machzor, version of Aleppo congregation. Sections 1-2 [two volumes]. Venice, [1527]. Daniel Bomberg Printing Press. Prayers, supplications for weekdays and Shabbat, Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot, Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur, Chanukkah and Purim. Poems for Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Slichot for Asara BeTevet and Ta'anit Esther, songs for Pesach, Mila, Chatan and more. All the above-mentioned according to version of the customs of the Aleppo congregation. Includes unknown poetry which was not found in other Machzorim.
Section 1 contains leaves: 58-59, 61-136, 138-153, 156-174, 176-183, 202-258, 249 (instead of: 259, etc.)-254, 257-264, 273-287, 289-296, 321-384, 386-391 leaves (missing total of 103 leaves of approximately 438 leaves). Section 2 contains leaves: 545-568, 570-736, 738-751, 754-759, 785-815, [9 leaves] + double illustration plate (2 leaves). (Missing total of 29 leaves).
14.5 cm. Condition of leaves varies. Fair-good. Stains, tears, creases and wear. Several leaves with omission of text. Section 2 bound with fine binding, section 1 without binding. Exceptionally rare. A very limited number of copies of this Machzor are known, all of which are incomplete.
Section 1 contains leaves: 58-59, 61-136, 138-153, 156-174, 176-183, 202-258, 249 (instead of: 259, etc.)-254, 257-264, 273-287, 289-296, 321-384, 386-391 leaves (missing total of 103 leaves of approximately 438 leaves). Section 2 contains leaves: 545-568, 570-736, 738-751, 754-759, 785-815, [9 leaves] + double illustration plate (2 leaves). (Missing total of 29 leaves).
14.5 cm. Condition of leaves varies. Fair-good. Stains, tears, creases and wear. Several leaves with omission of text. Section 2 bound with fine binding, section 1 without binding. Exceptionally rare. A very limited number of copies of this Machzor are known, all of which are incomplete.
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Early Printed Books - Resh and Shin Years
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![Yalkut Shimoni by Rabbi Shimon HaDarshan. [Salonika, 1521]. First edition. Press of Don Yehudah from the Gedalya family.
Thi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale19-public/137.jpg "Yalkut Shimoni, First Edition - Salonika, 1521")
Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $500
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
Yalkut Shimoni by Rabbi Shimon HaDarshan. [Salonika, 1521]. First edition. Press of Don Yehudah from the Gedalya family.
This copy contains the majority of the collection of Nevi'im and Ketuvim: Shoftim until end of Trei Asar, Mishlei, Iyov, Daniel and Nechemia, Divrei HaYamim. Megillot and Tehillim.
Incomplete copy, some leaves bound out of order: 15-192, 212-228, 193-210 leaves; 66 leaves. (Originally, usually: 236; 67 leaves). 26 cm. High-quality paper, fair condition, moth damage and stains, damage with omission on several leaves. Paper cut with damage to titles on some leaves.
Rare edition with variants. Bibliography Institute CD, record 0176194.
This copy contains the majority of the collection of Nevi'im and Ketuvim: Shoftim until end of Trei Asar, Mishlei, Iyov, Daniel and Nechemia, Divrei HaYamim. Megillot and Tehillim.
Incomplete copy, some leaves bound out of order: 15-192, 212-228, 193-210 leaves; 66 leaves. (Originally, usually: 236; 67 leaves). 26 cm. High-quality paper, fair condition, moth damage and stains, damage with omission on several leaves. Paper cut with damage to titles on some leaves.
Rare edition with variants. Bibliography Institute CD, record 0176194.
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Early Printed Books - Resh and Shin Years
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![Sefer HaShorashim, roots of Lashon Hakodesh [the Holy Language], by Rabbi David Kimchi (Radak) with explanations by Rabbi Eli](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale19-public/138.jpg "Sefer HaShorashim, Venice, 1546-1548")
Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $800
Unsold
Sefer HaShorashim, roots of Lashon Hakodesh [the Holy Language], by Rabbi David Kimchi (Radak) with explanations by Rabbi Eliyahu Bachur. Venice, 1546-1548. Justinian printing.
Date on title page: MarCheshvan 1546, in contrast to the last page of the colophon Adar 1548.
Owner's signature in Italian handwriting: "Yitzchak Chaim ---".
[2] pages, 5-548 columns, [1] page. 29.5 cm. Good condition, stains, restored wear damage to corners of several leaves. Parchment binding.
Date on title page: MarCheshvan 1546, in contrast to the last page of the colophon Adar 1548.
Owner's signature in Italian handwriting: "Yitzchak Chaim ---".
[2] pages, 5-548 columns, [1] page. 29.5 cm. Good condition, stains, restored wear damage to corners of several leaves. Parchment binding.
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Early Printed Books - Resh and Shin Years
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![Sefer Agor, laws and customs, by Rabbi Ya'akov Landau [1545-1546]. Justinian Press.
Among the basic books of Ashkenazi laws](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale19-public/139.jpg "Sefer Ha'Agor - Venice, 1546 - Especially Fine Copy")
Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $1,250
Sold for: $1,563
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Agor, laws and customs, by Rabbi Ya'akov Landau [1545-1546]. Justinian Press.
Among the basic books of Ashkenazi laws and customs during the period of the Rishonim. Printed together with "Sefer Chazon" (separate title page), halachic riddles and their solutions, by author of Sefer Ha'Agor. Among the first books of riddles in the halachic literature.
132, [4] leaves. 21 cm. Especially fine copy upon white pages, high quality paper. Good condition, stains. Cut margins on two leaves. Ownership notation in Italian handwriting [partially erased]. Restored wooden binding and leather spine.
Among the basic books of Ashkenazi laws and customs during the period of the Rishonim. Printed together with "Sefer Chazon" (separate title page), halachic riddles and their solutions, by author of Sefer Ha'Agor. Among the first books of riddles in the halachic literature.
132, [4] leaves. 21 cm. Especially fine copy upon white pages, high quality paper. Good condition, stains. Cut margins on two leaves. Ownership notation in Italian handwriting [partially erased]. Restored wooden binding and leather spine.
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Early Printed Books - Resh and Shin Years
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