Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Sefer Eshel Avraham, Kabbalistic matters and commentary on articles of the Zohar. Rabbi Mordechai Ashkenazi. Fֳ¼rth, (1701).
Many stamps of Rabbi "David Tzvi Shlomo son of the righteous Rabbi Eliezer Menachem Biederman of Jerusalem" (with illustration of the Western Wall and cypress trees).
The holy Rabbi David Tzvi Shlomo Biederman (1844-1918), son of the Rebbe Rabbi Eliezer Menachem Mendel (1827-1883), holy and pure from youth, leader of the Chassidic congregation in Jerusalem. Was among the prominent Chassidim of the "Beit Aharon" of Karlin. The author of "Yismach Yisrael" of Alexander referred to him as "Torah Scroll". Rabbi Chaim Shmuel of Chantshin related that for many years he was the most righteous giant of the generation.
(Missing title page and leaf of approbations). 3-186 leaves. 30 cm. Good-fair condition, wear, stains and some moth damage. Worn semi-leather binding.
Many stamps of Rabbi "David Tzvi Shlomo son of the righteous Rabbi Eliezer Menachem Biederman of Jerusalem" (with illustration of the Western Wall and cypress trees).
The holy Rabbi David Tzvi Shlomo Biederman (1844-1918), son of the Rebbe Rabbi Eliezer Menachem Mendel (1827-1883), holy and pure from youth, leader of the Chassidic congregation in Jerusalem. Was among the prominent Chassidim of the "Beit Aharon" of Karlin. The author of "Yismach Yisrael" of Alexander referred to him as "Torah Scroll". Rabbi Chaim Shmuel of Chantshin related that for many years he was the most righteous giant of the generation.
(Missing title page and leaf of approbations). 3-186 leaves. 30 cm. Good-fair condition, wear, stains and some moth damage. Worn semi-leather binding.
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Three books with signed inscriptions and various stamps belonging to the "Gaon of Lublin" Rabbi Eliyahu Kletzkin: * Lev Aryeh, on Tractate Chulin, 2 vol. Joseph, 1878. * Doresh Le-Zion, sermons by the Noda Bi-Yehuda, Warsaw, 1880. * Chevat Yair responsa, Lemberg, 1896.
Rabbi Eliyahu Kletzky-Kletzkin (1852-1932), of the greatest, most famous Geonim of his time, son of the Chabad Gaon Rabbi Naftali Hertz Kletzkin (disciple of the "Chatam Sofer") and son-in-law of the Lithuanian Gaon Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Lifshitz, Av Beit Din of Novardok and Schedlitz. By the time he had reached the age of 18, the Malbim had written about him that: "He is almost one of a kind in his generation, as knowledgeable in the area of Talmud and Talmud related matters as one of the Geonim. His diligence is wonderful and he is a wonderful manג€¦he has great Yir'at Shamayim and follows the path of holiness and purity." Served as Rabbi of Brezi, Marimpolis and Lublin, Gaon of tremendous depth, contemporary Geonim of Lithuania and Poland sent their questions to him. Moved to Jerusalem in 1925. Authored many books. (See enclosed biography).
Three books, various sizes and conditions. Non-original bindings.
Rabbi Eliyahu Kletzky-Kletzkin (1852-1932), of the greatest, most famous Geonim of his time, son of the Chabad Gaon Rabbi Naftali Hertz Kletzkin (disciple of the "Chatam Sofer") and son-in-law of the Lithuanian Gaon Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Lifshitz, Av Beit Din of Novardok and Schedlitz. By the time he had reached the age of 18, the Malbim had written about him that: "He is almost one of a kind in his generation, as knowledgeable in the area of Talmud and Talmud related matters as one of the Geonim. His diligence is wonderful and he is a wonderful manג€¦he has great Yir'at Shamayim and follows the path of holiness and purity." Served as Rabbi of Brezi, Marimpolis and Lublin, Gaon of tremendous depth, contemporary Geonim of Lithuania and Poland sent their questions to him. Moved to Jerusalem in 1925. Authored many books. (See enclosed biography).
Three books, various sizes and conditions. Non-original bindings.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Einei Yitzchak, Volume 2, commentaries and novellae on Ein Ya'akov, Tractates Yevamot-Uktzin, by Rabbi Yitzchak Aharon the Magid of Vilkomir, Vilna, 1878.
At end of book, 4 handwritten pages, index and three pages of lists commemorating family occasions and dates of birth and death, in handwriting of the author's son, some copied from the author's own lists. In one list, he copied the date of his father's birth: "The date of my father, my teacher's birth, 1809, two days before Rosh Chodesh Adar in his mother's opinion and in his father's opinion, one day before Rosh Chodesh Adar and this was always disputed - this I have copied from his handwriting, Hashem should lengthen his days until the arrival of the redeemer".
The Magid of Vilkomir, Rabbi Chaim Yitzchak Aharon Rappaport (1809-1904), served for decades as a preacher in Eiֵ¡iֵ¡kִ—s (1838-1843) and in Wilkomierz (1843-1884). At age 75, immigrated to Jerusalem where he lived a long life. Besides this book, wrote dozens of pamphlets and proclamations on various topics in Jerusalem. Many articles have been written about his esteemed character and his original opinions. These interesting lists reveal many details of his life and the lives of his parents and children.
[1 cover title page], 80 pages + 4 handwritten pages. Approx. 23 cm. Dry paper, fair condition, detached leaves and damage to margins. Worn binding.
At end of book, 4 handwritten pages, index and three pages of lists commemorating family occasions and dates of birth and death, in handwriting of the author's son, some copied from the author's own lists. In one list, he copied the date of his father's birth: "The date of my father, my teacher's birth, 1809, two days before Rosh Chodesh Adar in his mother's opinion and in his father's opinion, one day before Rosh Chodesh Adar and this was always disputed - this I have copied from his handwriting, Hashem should lengthen his days until the arrival of the redeemer".
The Magid of Vilkomir, Rabbi Chaim Yitzchak Aharon Rappaport (1809-1904), served for decades as a preacher in Eiֵ¡iֵ¡kִ—s (1838-1843) and in Wilkomierz (1843-1884). At age 75, immigrated to Jerusalem where he lived a long life. Besides this book, wrote dozens of pamphlets and proclamations on various topics in Jerusalem. Many articles have been written about his esteemed character and his original opinions. These interesting lists reveal many details of his life and the lives of his parents and children.
[1 cover title page], 80 pages + 4 handwritten pages. Approx. 23 cm. Dry paper, fair condition, detached leaves and damage to margins. Worn binding.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Kuzari Sheni - Mateh Dan, by Rabbi David Nito Av Beit Din of London. Warsaw, 1865.
On title page, signatures of Rabbi "Yitzchak Aharon Magid of Vilkomir", on page before title page inscriptions in his own handwriting, few glosses in book leaves.
"The Magid of Vilkomir", Rabbi Chaim Yitzchak Aharon Rappaport (1809-1904(. Besides this book, wrote dozens of pamphlets and proclamations on various topics in Jerusalem.
84 leaves. 16 cm. Fair condition, wear and usage stains on all book leaves.
On title page, signatures of Rabbi "Yitzchak Aharon Magid of Vilkomir", on page before title page inscriptions in his own handwriting, few glosses in book leaves.
"The Magid of Vilkomir", Rabbi Chaim Yitzchak Aharon Rappaport (1809-1904(. Besides this book, wrote dozens of pamphlets and proclamations on various topics in Jerusalem.
84 leaves. 16 cm. Fair condition, wear and usage stains on all book leaves.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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* Sefer Chidushei HaRitva on Tractate Shabbat. Warsaw, 1879. * Sfat HaYam Responsa, Yechiel Michel Wolfson. Vilna, 1888. * Sefer Chidushei HaRama on Tractate Sanhedrin. Warsaw, 1895. * Sefer Nachalat Shiva with glosses of Mahadura Batra. Warsaw, 1898. * Sefer Aruch HaShulchan on Orach Chaim, first section. Piotrkow, 1903.
All books contain handwritten signatures of the Ga'on Rabbi "Tzvi Pesach Frank" in pencil or pen. Some contain brief handwritten comments by him as well.
The Ga'on Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank (1873-1961, Otzar HaRabbanim 17554), rabbi of Jerusalem, among the greatest rabbinical authorities during his generation. Member of the Beit Din of Rabbi Shmuel Salant from the year 1908, and from 1935 was rabbi of Jerusalem. Sections of his many writings were printed in dozens of volumes in the books: Har Tzvi Responsa, Mikra'ei Kodesh, Mikdash Melech and more.
Five books, various sizes and conditions.
All books contain handwritten signatures of the Ga'on Rabbi "Tzvi Pesach Frank" in pencil or pen. Some contain brief handwritten comments by him as well.
The Ga'on Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank (1873-1961, Otzar HaRabbanim 17554), rabbi of Jerusalem, among the greatest rabbinical authorities during his generation. Member of the Beit Din of Rabbi Shmuel Salant from the year 1908, and from 1935 was rabbi of Jerusalem. Sections of his many writings were printed in dozens of volumes in the books: Har Tzvi Responsa, Mikra'ei Kodesh, Mikdash Melech and more.
Five books, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Four books, various sizes and conditions, overall good condition, (besides moth damage to Book no. 1, tears to title page of Book no. 2, and stains to Book no. 4).
Four books, various sizes and conditions, overall good condition, (besides moth damage to Book no. 1, tears to title page of Book no. 2, and stains to Book no. 4).
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Collection of title pages and single leaves of various books: printed in the 16th and 17th century, German, Hungarian and Russian-Polish printing, Oriental and Jerusalem printing, books of responsa and Chassidism, inscriptions on end paper leaves, etc.
Many have various signatures of rabbis from Hungary and Russia-Poland, Oriental rabbis and rabbis from various countries, such as: Rabbi Shmuel Binyamin Sofer (1873-1943), Av Beit Din of Derecske, son of Rabbi Eliezer Zussman; Rabbi Avraham Dov Singer Av Beit Din of Modernes (1794-1805) and his son Rabbi Menachem Mendel; Rabbi Binyamin Segal; Rabbi Moshe Helishvi; Rabbi "Asher Lemel Landau son of the Rabbi, Av Beit Din of Maade and its surroundings"; Rabbi Eliyahu Menachem Gvitin; Rabbi Avraham Ulman; Rabbi Baruch Leib Ulman; Rabbi Michael Dov Windgat; Rabbi Amram Greenwald of Satmar; Rabbi Menachem Abulafia; Rabbi Yeshaya Ibn Ezriel; Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel of Volodymyr-Volynskyi etc.
Dozens of leaves, various sizes and conditions.
Many have various signatures of rabbis from Hungary and Russia-Poland, Oriental rabbis and rabbis from various countries, such as: Rabbi Shmuel Binyamin Sofer (1873-1943), Av Beit Din of Derecske, son of Rabbi Eliezer Zussman; Rabbi Avraham Dov Singer Av Beit Din of Modernes (1794-1805) and his son Rabbi Menachem Mendel; Rabbi Binyamin Segal; Rabbi Moshe Helishvi; Rabbi "Asher Lemel Landau son of the Rabbi, Av Beit Din of Maade and its surroundings"; Rabbi Eliyahu Menachem Gvitin; Rabbi Avraham Ulman; Rabbi Baruch Leib Ulman; Rabbi Michael Dov Windgat; Rabbi Amram Greenwald of Satmar; Rabbi Menachem Abulafia; Rabbi Yeshaya Ibn Ezriel; Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel of Volodymyr-Volynskyi etc.
Dozens of leaves, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Sefer Ohr Torah, first "Etzba" of the book "Shtei Yadot" by Rabbi Menachem Di Lonzano - Tikun Parshiot Ptuchot U'Stumot. Includes "Masorah Rabbati". Berlin, [1745].
Printed and usually attached to the book "Torah Ohr" by Rabbi Aryeh Leib son of Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel of Pinsk, proofreader of current composition.
Ownership notation: "This book belongs to the rabbiג€¦ sharp and proficientג€¦ Chassid, worshiper of G-d out of extreme loveג€¦ Rabbi Shraga Feivel Av Beit Din of Gritza".
Signatures "Simcha Bunim son of Rabbi Mordechai Mendel of Warka, presently in Otwockג€¦" and additional signatures.
Rabbi Shraga Feivel Danziger of Gritza (passed away in 1849, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, III, p. 882-883), founder of the Alexander dynasty. Disciple of Rabbi Ya'akov of Lisa author of "Chavat Da'at" and "Netivot HaMishpat". Prominent disciple of the Chozeh (Seer) of Lublin, and later on among the greatest disciples of Rabbi Simcha Bunim of Peshischa and of Rabbi Yitzchak of Vorka. After the death of Rabbi Yitzchak of Vorka, succeeded him as Rebbe. His son was Rabbi Yechiel Danziger - the first Rebbe of Alexander.
The Rebbe of Otwock - Rabbi Simcha Bunim son of Rabbi Mordechai Menachem Kalish (1851-1907, Encyclopedia of Hassidism III, p. 827-828), among the most righteous of the generation and among the leaders of Warka. Appointed as Rebbe at the age of seventeen. Immigrated to Eretz Israel to the holy city of Tiberias, however, was expelled by the Turks and returned to Poland. In 1906 immigrated once again to Eretz Israel and settled in Tiberias.
29 [instead of 27] leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition, restored tears, many stains. New semi-leather binding.
Printed and usually attached to the book "Torah Ohr" by Rabbi Aryeh Leib son of Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel of Pinsk, proofreader of current composition.
Ownership notation: "This book belongs to the rabbiג€¦ sharp and proficientג€¦ Chassid, worshiper of G-d out of extreme loveג€¦ Rabbi Shraga Feivel Av Beit Din of Gritza".
Signatures "Simcha Bunim son of Rabbi Mordechai Mendel of Warka, presently in Otwockג€¦" and additional signatures.
Rabbi Shraga Feivel Danziger of Gritza (passed away in 1849, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, III, p. 882-883), founder of the Alexander dynasty. Disciple of Rabbi Ya'akov of Lisa author of "Chavat Da'at" and "Netivot HaMishpat". Prominent disciple of the Chozeh (Seer) of Lublin, and later on among the greatest disciples of Rabbi Simcha Bunim of Peshischa and of Rabbi Yitzchak of Vorka. After the death of Rabbi Yitzchak of Vorka, succeeded him as Rebbe. His son was Rabbi Yechiel Danziger - the first Rebbe of Alexander.
The Rebbe of Otwock - Rabbi Simcha Bunim son of Rabbi Mordechai Menachem Kalish (1851-1907, Encyclopedia of Hassidism III, p. 827-828), among the most righteous of the generation and among the leaders of Warka. Appointed as Rebbe at the age of seventeen. Immigrated to Eretz Israel to the holy city of Tiberias, however, was expelled by the Turks and returned to Poland. In 1906 immigrated once again to Eretz Israel and settled in Tiberias.
29 [instead of 27] leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition, restored tears, many stains. New semi-leather binding.
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Sefer Orchot Chaim, will of Rabbi Eliezer HaGadol, with "Eser Malin DeChassiduta". Commentaries by Rabbi Gershon Chanoch Henich son of Rabbi Ya'akov of Izhbitza, the Rebbe of Radzin (author of the Tchelet). Lublin, 1903. Second edition.
Signatures and stamps by the Rebbe Rabbi "David Shapiro Av Beit Din of Kavsk" (1878-1924), of the Dinov dynasty, Rebbe in the city of Kavsk and later on in Sanok (for additional information about him see: Encyclopedia of Hassidism I, 487-488). Record of his lineage to the Bnei Yissaschar. Signatures of his son Rabbi Moshe Shapiro [Av Beit Din of Tarba].
Two lengthy interesting notations in the handwriting and signature of Rabbi Tuvia son of Rabbi Moshe Shapiro [of Przemysl], also from the Bnei Yissaschar lineage (grandson of his son Rabbi Shmuel), in denigration of "the black gangs": "Beware of befriending the new black gangsג€¦ I cannot specify them ג€¦", "from this holy introduction it is apparent that it is prohibited to go outג€¦ and join the black gangsג€¦ they are reformists, Zionists, Orients etcג€¦".
[4], 144 pages. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, ink-stamps. New binding.
Signatures and stamps by the Rebbe Rabbi "David Shapiro Av Beit Din of Kavsk" (1878-1924), of the Dinov dynasty, Rebbe in the city of Kavsk and later on in Sanok (for additional information about him see: Encyclopedia of Hassidism I, 487-488). Record of his lineage to the Bnei Yissaschar. Signatures of his son Rabbi Moshe Shapiro [Av Beit Din of Tarba].
Two lengthy interesting notations in the handwriting and signature of Rabbi Tuvia son of Rabbi Moshe Shapiro [of Przemysl], also from the Bnei Yissaschar lineage (grandson of his son Rabbi Shmuel), in denigration of "the black gangs": "Beware of befriending the new black gangsג€¦ I cannot specify them ג€¦", "from this holy introduction it is apparent that it is prohibited to go outג€¦ and join the black gangsג€¦ they are reformists, Zionists, Orients etcג€¦".
[4], 144 pages. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, ink-stamps. New binding.
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December 19, 2011
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Tractate Bava Batra of the Babylonian Talumd, Chernovtsy, 1845.
Many stamps of the Rebbe Rabbi "Menachem Mendel Hagar son of the holy Rabbi of Vizhnitz Av Beit Din of Obervisa" - Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hagar the Rebbe of Vyshiv (1885-1941, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, III, pp. 95-96), son of the "Ahavat Yisrael" of Vizhnitz. From 1908 served as Av Beit Din of Vizhnitz. From 1921 was Av Beit Din of Vyshiv, where he established the "Beit Yisrael" Yeshiva. Among the leaders of Agudat Yisrael and member of "Council of Torah Sages".
[2], 1-212, 34 leaves. 40 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, wear and minor moth damage. Damaged leather binding without spine.
Many stamps of the Rebbe Rabbi "Menachem Mendel Hagar son of the holy Rabbi of Vizhnitz Av Beit Din of Obervisa" - Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hagar the Rebbe of Vyshiv (1885-1941, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, III, pp. 95-96), son of the "Ahavat Yisrael" of Vizhnitz. From 1908 served as Av Beit Din of Vizhnitz. From 1921 was Av Beit Din of Vyshiv, where he established the "Beit Yisrael" Yeshiva. Among the leaders of Agudat Yisrael and member of "Council of Torah Sages".
[2], 1-212, 34 leaves. 40 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, wear and minor moth damage. Damaged leather binding without spine.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Seven books in five volumes. Various sizes and conditions.
Seven books in five volumes. Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $350
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Collection of books of Halacha and Chassidism from library of Chief Av Beit Din of Jerusalem and Rosh Yeshiva of Satmar, the holy genius Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freind (1904-1996).
Majority of books contain ink-stamps of Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freind and his father Rabbi Yisrael Freind Av Beit Din of Bonyhֳ¡d from various periods, as well as other stamps or listings and signatures from his family members and disciples.
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Eleven books, various sizes and conditions.
Majority of books contain ink-stamps of Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freind and his father Rabbi Yisrael Freind Av Beit Din of Bonyhֳ¡d from various periods, as well as other stamps or listings and signatures from his family members and disciples.
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
Eleven books, various sizes and conditions.
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