Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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![Responsa by Rabbi Yitzchak Alfasi. Vienna, [1794]. Second edition.
Title page contains handwritten signature of Rabbi "](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale19-public/211.jpg "Rabbi Yitzchak Alfasi Responsa - Signature of Rabbi Avraham Shag")
Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $200
Sold for: $325
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Responsa by Rabbi Yitzchak Alfasi. Vienna, [1794]. Second edition.
Title page contains handwritten signature of Rabbi "Avraham Shag" - The Ga'on Rabbi Avraham Shag-Zwebner (1801-1873), among the greatest disciples of the Chatam Sofer. Resided in Frauenkirchen [which is mentioned in his signature]. From 1827 served in the Shatmansdorf Rabbinate and from 1852 served as Av Beit Din of Kobersdorf. In 1873 immigrated to Jerusalem together with his prominent disciple Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld.
[2], 34, [1] leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair condition, worn with omission on upper corners.
Title page contains handwritten signature of Rabbi "Avraham Shag" - The Ga'on Rabbi Avraham Shag-Zwebner (1801-1873), among the greatest disciples of the Chatam Sofer. Resided in Frauenkirchen [which is mentioned in his signature]. From 1827 served in the Shatmansdorf Rabbinate and from 1852 served as Av Beit Din of Kobersdorf. In 1873 immigrated to Jerusalem together with his prominent disciple Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld.
[2], 34, [1] leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair condition, worn with omission on upper corners.
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![Kol Sofer, novellae on Mishnayot [Zera'im, Mo'ed, Nashim], by Rabbi Chaim Sofer. Mukachevo, 1881.
On the book's title page is](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale19-public/212_1.jpg "Kol Sofer - Signatures of Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried")
![Kol Sofer, novellae on Mishnayot [Zera'im, Mo'ed, Nashim], by Rabbi Chaim Sofer. Mukachevo, 1881.
On the book's title page is](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale19-public/212_2.jpg "Kol Sofer - Signatures of Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried")
Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Kol Sofer, novellae on Mishnayot [Zera'im, Mo'ed, Nashim], by Rabbi Chaim Sofer. Mukachevo, 1881.
On the book's title page is the stamp of Rabbi "Shlomo Ganzfried Rosh Av Beit Din of Ungvar" and several of his signatures in a foreign language on the first leaves [another owner's signature: "Yechezkel Segal Landau"]. On the margin of one of the leaves are two long glosses, one [cutoff] is apparently in the handwriting of Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried.
Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried (1804-1886, Otzar HaRabbanim 18404), a great scholar and posek of his generation, Av Beit Din of his birthplace, Ungvar from his youth until his death. At age 30, he published his first work Keset Sofer which was privileged to receive the enthusiastic approbation of the Chatam Sofer, who instructed all his disciples "that from the day that the book Keset Sofer was printed, no scribe will receive a permit to write until he is proficient in this bookג€¦ and a scribe that is not proficient in this book will be rendered unfit for his trade". He wrote many works on halacha and aggada, but is especially famous for his book Kitzur Shulchan Aruch that was accepted by Jews throughout the world and has been printed in hundreds of editions in many languages.
[2], 166 leaves. 22cm. Good condition, stains. One gloss is cutoff. Old binding.
On the book's title page is the stamp of Rabbi "Shlomo Ganzfried Rosh Av Beit Din of Ungvar" and several of his signatures in a foreign language on the first leaves [another owner's signature: "Yechezkel Segal Landau"]. On the margin of one of the leaves are two long glosses, one [cutoff] is apparently in the handwriting of Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried.
Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried (1804-1886, Otzar HaRabbanim 18404), a great scholar and posek of his generation, Av Beit Din of his birthplace, Ungvar from his youth until his death. At age 30, he published his first work Keset Sofer which was privileged to receive the enthusiastic approbation of the Chatam Sofer, who instructed all his disciples "that from the day that the book Keset Sofer was printed, no scribe will receive a permit to write until he is proficient in this bookג€¦ and a scribe that is not proficient in this book will be rendered unfit for his trade". He wrote many works on halacha and aggada, but is especially famous for his book Kitzur Shulchan Aruch that was accepted by Jews throughout the world and has been printed in hundreds of editions in many languages.
[2], 166 leaves. 22cm. Good condition, stains. One gloss is cutoff. Old binding.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Seven books, various sizes and conditions.
Seven books, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Sefer Bigdei Aharon, homiletics (on the Torah), Rabbi Aharon Darshan Te'omim. Frankfurt am Main, (1710). First edition, with approbations of Rabbi Naftali Katz and Rabbi David Oppenheim. Illustrated title page.
Signatures of Rabbi "Reuven Yosef Mondavi" [among the Kabbalists of Italy during the 18th century, at the time of the Ramchal] and additional ancient signature in Italian handwriting. Stamps of Rabbi "Yechezkel Panet Av Beit Din of Dej and the surrounding district" [the Rebbe of Dej, author of Knesset Yechezkel, 1870-1930].
[2], 40, 21, 20, 15, 16, [2] leaves. 31 cm. Dark paper, good condition, minor damage, paper cut bordering on text. Simple binding.
Signatures of Rabbi "Reuven Yosef Mondavi" [among the Kabbalists of Italy during the 18th century, at the time of the Ramchal] and additional ancient signature in Italian handwriting. Stamps of Rabbi "Yechezkel Panet Av Beit Din of Dej and the surrounding district" [the Rebbe of Dej, author of Knesset Yechezkel, 1870-1930].
[2], 40, 21, 20, 15, 16, [2] leaves. 31 cm. Dark paper, good condition, minor damage, paper cut bordering on text. Simple binding.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $1,875
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Sefer Kanfei Yona on Yoreh De'ah, by Rabbi Yona Landsofer. Prague, 1812. Only edition.
Title page contains picture of lion with stamps of Rabbi "Yisrael Friedman" and Rabbi "Yitzchak Friedman". These stamps are similar to the stamp of their brother Shlomo Friedman [see Kedem catalogue, auction 16 item 104] and to the stamps of the famous library of their brother-in-law Rabbi "Nachum DovBer Friedman".
The Rebbes - Rabbi Yitzchak (1850-1917) and Rabbi Yisrael (1852-1907), holy sons of the first Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov of Sadigura. After the demise of their father in 1883, they both served in the leadership in the city of Sadgora. After three years Rabbi Yitzchak moved to the city of Boyan where he established his Beit Midrash.
[3], 2-88, [1] leaves. 31.5 cm. Good condition. Various ownership notations and stamps, documents in foreign language on end paper. Renewed semi-leather binding.
Title page contains picture of lion with stamps of Rabbi "Yisrael Friedman" and Rabbi "Yitzchak Friedman". These stamps are similar to the stamp of their brother Shlomo Friedman [see Kedem catalogue, auction 16 item 104] and to the stamps of the famous library of their brother-in-law Rabbi "Nachum DovBer Friedman".
The Rebbes - Rabbi Yitzchak (1850-1917) and Rabbi Yisrael (1852-1907), holy sons of the first Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov of Sadigura. After the demise of their father in 1883, they both served in the leadership in the city of Sadgora. After three years Rabbi Yitzchak moved to the city of Boyan where he established his Beit Midrash.
[3], 2-88, [1] leaves. 31.5 cm. Good condition. Various ownership notations and stamps, documents in foreign language on end paper. Renewed semi-leather binding.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Sold for: $625
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Emunat Shmuel Responsa, Lemberg (1884).
owner's signature in his own handwriting and his stamp: "David son of Z. Bornsztainג€¦".
Rabbi David Bornsztain was born in 1876 in Nasielsk to his father, author of Shem M'Shmuel, son of the Avnei Nezer of Sochaczew. At the age of 20, was appointed Rabbi of Wyszogrֳ³d where he headed a yeshiva for older boys. After World War I, moved to serve in the Tomaszow and Zgierz rabbinate. In 1926, he succeeded his father as Rebbe and was one of the most outstanding rebbes in Poland. Died in the Warsaw Ghetto in Kislev 1942. His entire family perished in the Holocaust. His many books and most of his writings on the Talmud were lost in the upheavals of those years.
44 leaves. 25 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, minor damage and tears. Non-original binding.
owner's signature in his own handwriting and his stamp: "David son of Z. Bornsztainג€¦".
Rabbi David Bornsztain was born in 1876 in Nasielsk to his father, author of Shem M'Shmuel, son of the Avnei Nezer of Sochaczew. At the age of 20, was appointed Rabbi of Wyszogrֳ³d where he headed a yeshiva for older boys. After World War I, moved to serve in the Tomaszow and Zgierz rabbinate. In 1926, he succeeded his father as Rebbe and was one of the most outstanding rebbes in Poland. Died in the Warsaw Ghetto in Kislev 1942. His entire family perished in the Holocaust. His many books and most of his writings on the Talmud were lost in the upheavals of those years.
44 leaves. 25 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, minor damage and tears. Non-original binding.
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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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December 19, 2011
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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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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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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
Opening: $200
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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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