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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $15,000
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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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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $4,500
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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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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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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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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $500
Sold for: $875
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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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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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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $1,250
Sold for: $1,563
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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 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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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $300
Sold for: $425
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Drashot HaTorah by divine scholar Rabbi Shem Tov Ibn Shem Tov. Venice, [1547]. Second edition. Ownership stamps and inscriptions.
81 leaves, 28.5 cm. Most of the book is in good condition, mold stains on the last leaves. Damaged binding.
81 leaves, 28.5 cm. Most of the book is in good condition, mold stains on the last leaves. Damaged binding.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
LeKol Chefetz, Tikun Shtarot, according to Jewish Custom and Halacha. By Rabbi Eliezer Mili. Venice, [1552]. Printed by Daniel ben Cornelio Adel-Kind.
Second leaf contains old signature in Italian handwriting: "[E]lisha Galiko". [Rabbi Elisha Galiko was among the greatest scholars of Safed during the days of the "Beit Yosef" and the Mabit; served for many years as member of their Beit Din. Was originally from Italy and it is possible that he or one of his relatives signed this book]. Several glosses of great content in Italian writing (slightly cut off) on leaves four and thirteen.
[16] leaves. 18.5 cm. Fair condition, restored damage on margins of some leaves. New binding.
Books printed by Daniel Adel-Kind in Venice are few and rare. See article 1, M. Haberman, Areshet 6, pages 76-70 (attached material).
Second leaf contains old signature in Italian handwriting: "[E]lisha Galiko". [Rabbi Elisha Galiko was among the greatest scholars of Safed during the days of the "Beit Yosef" and the Mabit; served for many years as member of their Beit Din. Was originally from Italy and it is possible that he or one of his relatives signed this book]. Several glosses of great content in Italian writing (slightly cut off) on leaves four and thirteen.
[16] leaves. 18.5 cm. Fair condition, restored damage on margins of some leaves. New binding.
Books printed by Daniel Adel-Kind in Venice are few and rare. See article 1, M. Haberman, Areshet 6, pages 76-70 (attached material).
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $750
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Sefer Ma'or Einyaim, by Rabbi Azarya Min Ha'Adumim. Mantua, [1574]. First edition. Glosses in Italian handwriting. Ownership signature in Ashkenazi handwriting by the Etroger family stating that he purchased the book in Korpo, Venice in the year 1722 [apparently a merchant of etrogim from the Ashkenaz countries who traveled to the Korpo island].
Rabbi Azarya [Di Rosi] Min Ha'Adumim (1512-1578, Otzar HaRabbanim 16731), Italian scholar, proficient in Torah and science. His book Ma'or Einyaim was confiscated by rabbis of Italy, immediately after its publication, claiming that the book contains sayings which contradict the spirit of tradition and scorn the sayings of the Sages. The book was brought to Rabbi Yosef Karo - the Beit Yosef, who ordered the confiscation the book, however, the confiscation did not materialize. The Maharal of Prague spoke harshly about the book and it is known that his composition Be'er HaGola was composed as a response to this book. [Despite the negative attitude towards the book, some authors cited sayings from the book, and the Sdei Chemed endorsed them, and wrote that the fact that the confiscation of the Beit Yosef was not carried out is a sign from Heaven that the book is worthy of reaching the public].
During the course of the polemic regarding the book an agreement was reached with Rabbi Azarya that he would remove six leaves (52-53, 81-82, 87-88) from the book which contain inappropriate ideas, and substitute them with other leaves; in addition he would print and include the critique of Rabbi Moshe Proventzalo in the book.
This copy contains the replaced leaves and is missing the leaves of the critique of Rabbi Moshe Proventzalo with the author's response. Other editions contain an additional 2 leaves with author's apology.
188 leaves, 21.2 cm., high-quality paper, good-fair condition, moth holes. Parchment and paper binding.
In some copies the author added leaves 189-194, or added [2] leaves with "author's apology". This copy contains antique binding, however, does not include any of above-mentioned additions.
Rabbi Azarya [Di Rosi] Min Ha'Adumim (1512-1578, Otzar HaRabbanim 16731), Italian scholar, proficient in Torah and science. His book Ma'or Einyaim was confiscated by rabbis of Italy, immediately after its publication, claiming that the book contains sayings which contradict the spirit of tradition and scorn the sayings of the Sages. The book was brought to Rabbi Yosef Karo - the Beit Yosef, who ordered the confiscation the book, however, the confiscation did not materialize. The Maharal of Prague spoke harshly about the book and it is known that his composition Be'er HaGola was composed as a response to this book. [Despite the negative attitude towards the book, some authors cited sayings from the book, and the Sdei Chemed endorsed them, and wrote that the fact that the confiscation of the Beit Yosef was not carried out is a sign from Heaven that the book is worthy of reaching the public].
During the course of the polemic regarding the book an agreement was reached with Rabbi Azarya that he would remove six leaves (52-53, 81-82, 87-88) from the book which contain inappropriate ideas, and substitute them with other leaves; in addition he would print and include the critique of Rabbi Moshe Proventzalo in the book.
This copy contains the replaced leaves and is missing the leaves of the critique of Rabbi Moshe Proventzalo with the author's response. Other editions contain an additional 2 leaves with author's apology.
188 leaves, 21.2 cm., high-quality paper, good-fair condition, moth holes. Parchment and paper binding.
In some copies the author added leaves 189-194, or added [2] leaves with "author's apology". This copy contains antique binding, however, does not include any of above-mentioned additions.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $2,400
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1. Be'er Moshe, explanation of the words and commentary on the Pentateuch and five Megillot, by Rabbi Moshe Shertlan Segal. Prague, 1604. First edition. Moshe son of Rabbi [Yosef] Betzalel Katz press.
2. Bound with the Lekach Tov, word and verb interpretations on the books of Nevi'im and Ketuvim by Rabbi Moshe Shertlan Segal. Prague, 1604. First edition. Moshe son of Rabbi [Yosef] Betzalel Katz press. (After the Tehillim there are: "Replies written by the Radak to the Christians on some of the Psalms as well as questions [!] he wrote about them"). The last leaf of the Divrei HaYamim was found in a different copy with numerous modifications.
Commentator-based Yiddish-Deutsch [Jewish-German in Tzur letters] word interpretation: "ג€¦I shall compile [the commentaries made by] the Ra'ava and the Radak and the remaining commentators and I shall condense their teachings into a simpler language spoken in Ashkenaz. And sometimes [I shall insert] insights of my ownג€¦ Moshe son of Yissachar Halevi (also known as Moshe Shertlג€¦ Segal)".
Numerous owners' signatures in Ashkenazi handwriting from the year 1782.
[104] leaves; [284] leaves + 1 leaf. 17.5 cm approx. Good-fair condition, stains and stains of use, detached leaves, little moth damage. Not bound.
Extremely rare.
2. Bound with the Lekach Tov, word and verb interpretations on the books of Nevi'im and Ketuvim by Rabbi Moshe Shertlan Segal. Prague, 1604. First edition. Moshe son of Rabbi [Yosef] Betzalel Katz press. (After the Tehillim there are: "Replies written by the Radak to the Christians on some of the Psalms as well as questions [!] he wrote about them"). The last leaf of the Divrei HaYamim was found in a different copy with numerous modifications.
Commentator-based Yiddish-Deutsch [Jewish-German in Tzur letters] word interpretation: "ג€¦I shall compile [the commentaries made by] the Ra'ava and the Radak and the remaining commentators and I shall condense their teachings into a simpler language spoken in Ashkenaz. And sometimes [I shall insert] insights of my ownג€¦ Moshe son of Yissachar Halevi (also known as Moshe Shertlג€¦ Segal)".
Numerous owners' signatures in Ashkenazi handwriting from the year 1782.
[104] leaves; [284] leaves + 1 leaf. 17.5 cm approx. Good-fair condition, stains and stains of use, detached leaves, little moth damage. Not bound.
Extremely rare.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $300
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1. Sefer Harkavah, (punctuated) grammar book, Rabbi Eliyahu HaLevi HaBachur. Venice, 1546. Daniel Bombirgi printing press. First edition.
Forty-three leaves (incomplete copy, originally: book ends on leaf 44, and also includes another book called "Pirkei Eliyahu" printed through leaves 45-84). 14.5 cm. Fair condition, damage on the edge of the last leaves, stains. Binding.
2. Sefer Midbar Yehuda, Vol.1, interpretations by Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh of Modena. Venice, [1602], Daniel Zanetti print. Only edition.
104 leaves. 19.5 cm. Torn title page with significant loss, the rest of the book is in good-fair condition, stains and wear.
Forty-three leaves (incomplete copy, originally: book ends on leaf 44, and also includes another book called "Pirkei Eliyahu" printed through leaves 45-84). 14.5 cm. Fair condition, damage on the edge of the last leaves, stains. Binding.
2. Sefer Midbar Yehuda, Vol.1, interpretations by Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh of Modena. Venice, [1602], Daniel Zanetti print. Only edition.
104 leaves. 19.5 cm. Torn title page with significant loss, the rest of the book is in good-fair condition, stains and wear.
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