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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $250
Sold for: $475
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Manuscript, Mishnayot, Seder Zera’im (complete) and chapters of Tractate Shabbat and Tractate Yevamot. Ein Ya’akov-Beit Yehuda, Seder Nashim, from middle of Tractate Yevamot until middle of Tractate Nedarim. Yemen, [18th-19th century?].
33, [47], 2-8 leaves; [76] leaves. Approx. 16 cm. Thick paper, fair condition, stains and wear. Simple binding.
33, [47], 2-8 leaves; [76] leaves. Approx. 16 cm. Thick paper, fair condition, stains and wear. Simple binding.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
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Collection of leaves and remnants of leaves, majority from Yemen, from various periods [from the 16th century until the 19th-20th century].
* Ibur Moladot pamphlet, explanation of the leap year and supplications, written in 1888. * Sefer Ashmurot [Slichot], with signature and colophon from the year 1930. * Remnants of passages of Taj books, Torah and translation, from various periods, some of which are very early [from the 16th century and even earlier]. One written upon parchment. * Leaves of poetry. * Letters and remnants of passages from various books.
2 booklets in good condition, dozens of remnants of leaves, various sizes and conditions, majority taken out of binding archive in fair to poor condition.
* Ibur Moladot pamphlet, explanation of the leap year and supplications, written in 1888. * Sefer Ashmurot [Slichot], with signature and colophon from the year 1930. * Remnants of passages of Taj books, Torah and translation, from various periods, some of which are very early [from the 16th century and even earlier]. One written upon parchment. * Leaves of poetry. * Letters and remnants of passages from various books.
2 booklets in good condition, dozens of remnants of leaves, various sizes and conditions, majority taken out of binding archive in fair to poor condition.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $525
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, Chumash Shmot (includes last page of Sefer Bereshit), with Rashi, translation and Tafsir. [Yemen, 18th-19th century]. Various ownership signatures, glosses and various notations in handwriting.
67 leaves, 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, moth damage. Old restorations on leaf margins. Old damaged binding.
67 leaves, 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, moth damage. Old restorations on leaf margins. Old damaged binding.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
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Manuscript Tikun Leil Shavuot and Idra Raba. [Yemen, 19th century]. Owner's inscription: "My inheritance from my father… Saliman Amar". [Apparently, Rabbi Saliman ben Saliman Amar, a leading rabbi in Sana in the 1860-s, see Item 293].
106 pages. 22.5 cm. High quality paper, fair condition, moth holes and detached leaves. Unbound.
106 pages. 22.5 cm. High quality paper, fair condition, moth holes and detached leaves. Unbound.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
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Manuscript, laws of slaughtering and responsa, Yemen, [c. 19th century]. First page opens with poetic phrase: “Chicken parable – when the chicken heard the dispute between the slaughterer and the calf, he too, approached the wise people, to inquire and gain knowledge…”.
16 pages, approx. 17 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. New elegant binding.
16 pages, approx. 17 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. New elegant binding.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $400
Unsold
Huge collection of manuscripts, single leaves and sections of books of: prayer books, Chumashim, translation of Megillot, Pesach Haggadot and Machzorim, Chiddushei Torah, books of Halacha and homiletics, Kabbalistic matters, talismans, leap-year calendars and more. [Yemen, from various periods, c. 17th-20th century].
Over ten volumes and booklets, hundreds of leaves, various sizes and conditions.
Over ten volumes and booklets, hundreds of leaves, various sizes and conditions.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $250
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, Chumash and translation, Bereshit-Shmot. Yemen, [19th century], with completion leaves at beginning and end from more recent period [early 20th century]. Inscription and ownership notations of “Kanis Al-Siani”.
154 leaves (including 6 completion leaves), approx. 23.5 cm. Varying condition, majority of leaves in good condition, restored tears and handwritten completions. Wear and stains of usage. Original leather binding from Yemen.
154 leaves (including 6 completion leaves), approx. 23.5 cm. Varying condition, majority of leaves in good condition, restored tears and handwritten completions. Wear and stains of usage. Original leather binding from Yemen.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, Sefer Yevarech HaZevach, laws of slaughtering, Rabbi Yichye Korach. Yemen, 1901. Especially fine writing, with preface and colophon signed by author Rabbi “Yichye son of Rabbi Chaim son of Rabbi Yosef son of Rabbi Shalom son of Yosef Yehuda Shalom Korach” dated “Monday, 17 of Iyar, 1901”. [The colophon of the copied manuscript which appears in Encyclopedia of Scholars of Yemen, I, p. 560, lists a different date: First of Cheshvan, 1901; apparently this edition is an additional one arranged by the author approximately half a year after the writing of the composition for the first time].
Rabbi Yichye Korach (1843-1908), among the great scholars of Tzena and rabbi of the Yosef O’atz Synagogue and the Chobavra B’Tzena Synagogue. Was greatly involved in the copying of holy books for his livelihood [it is possible that this manuscript is an autograph of the author himself]. Passed away in Egypt on his way to Eretz Israel.
84 leaves, 18.5, paper with embossed stamps in calligraphic Arabic (manufacturer stamp), good-fair condition, moth damage, ink acidity damage with omission to text on several leaves. Ownership stamps from city of Aden. New elegant binding.
Rabbi Yichye Korach (1843-1908), among the great scholars of Tzena and rabbi of the Yosef O’atz Synagogue and the Chobavra B’Tzena Synagogue. Was greatly involved in the copying of holy books for his livelihood [it is possible that this manuscript is an autograph of the author himself]. Passed away in Egypt on his way to Eretz Israel.
84 leaves, 18.5, paper with embossed stamps in calligraphic Arabic (manufacturer stamp), good-fair condition, moth damage, ink acidity damage with omission to text on several leaves. Ownership stamps from city of Aden. New elegant binding.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,625
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, Sefer Etz Chaim by Rabbi Chaim Vital. From beginning of first Sha’ar “Sha’ar Ha’igulim” until end of twenty fifth Sha’ar “Drushei Ha’zelem”. [18th century?]. Margins contain writing and glosses in square letters [similar to Sephardic scribe writing, in style of handwriting of Rabbi Shalom Sharabi], with titles and notations in Oriental handwriting. Leaves preceding title page contain Chiddushei Torah in Oriental handwriting, signed “Yashan” [initials] and illustrated title page.
[2 written leaves], 327 leaves. 22 cm. High-quality paper, fair condition, extensive moth damage, stains. Unbound.
[2 written leaves], 327 leaves. 22 cm. High-quality paper, fair condition, extensive moth damage, stains. Unbound.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $20,000
Unsold
Chevra Kadisha notepad of congregation of Szálka (Mátészalka, Hungary), 1797-1939.
Elegant registry book, in large format, upon thick paper. Hand illustrated title page: “This registry book belongs to Gemilut Chasadim Association of Szálka”, with illustrations of a bed, instruments for washing of dead prior to burial, and spade. Regulations of association listed following title page. Title page and “regulation” leaves (leaves 2-8) written in 1797, and signed with signatures of managers of association during those days.
Leaves of registry book contain many hundreds of notations between 1803 and years preceding Holocaust (latest notation from 1936). Each of the registrants in the registry book is allocated a special leaf upon which his name is listed along with the date on which he joined the association. On many pages name of member appears with impressive ornaments and decorations by artist in colorful ink (including later ornaments, from mid 20th century). In several places, agreements and resolutions with signatures of leaders of the congregation and its rabbis appear. Over the course of time additional details were added onto personal leaf of member, such as donations and payments which he contributed throughout the years, his journeys, his death date, location of his burial etc. Several leaves contain added handwritten comment: “May his name and memory be blotted out”.
Between leaves 8-9 additional leaf added with notation from 1828 which informs that according to a decision which was reached between members of the association leaves 75 and 77 will remain blank, and “names of members of the association will not be listed on them… from today on no member of the association will make any claim or answer regarding the blank leaves due to reasons which will forever remain secret …” [on referred to leaves warning listed in Yiddish that under no circumstances may these leaves be written upon, even “for all the money in the world”]. First of signatories: Rabbi “Yechiel Kahana” – The Ga’on Rabbi Yechiel Kahana Heller Av Beit Din of Szálka (passed away in 1846, Otzar HaRabbanim 9166), son of the Ga’on Rabbi Yehuda Kahana Av Beit Din of Siget author of Kontres Hasfekot. Additional signature of the rabbi appears on second side of leaf 88 regarding decision to add one of names of members who was mistakenly omitted from the registry book. [This notation as well as several additional notations were written in handwriting identical to signature of Rabbi Yechiel Kahana; apparently the rabbi occasionally wrote in the registry book. Majority of notations in scribe writing].
[434] leaves. 37.5 cm. Good condition, stains. New velvet binding, integrated with decorations and clasps of original binding. Decorations and clasps made of [stamped] silver and ornamented with flower patterns. Main decoration with inscription: “This registry book belongs to Gemilut Chasadim Chevra Kadisha” (missing one base on back binding).
Elegant registry book, in large format, upon thick paper. Hand illustrated title page: “This registry book belongs to Gemilut Chasadim Association of Szálka”, with illustrations of a bed, instruments for washing of dead prior to burial, and spade. Regulations of association listed following title page. Title page and “regulation” leaves (leaves 2-8) written in 1797, and signed with signatures of managers of association during those days.
Leaves of registry book contain many hundreds of notations between 1803 and years preceding Holocaust (latest notation from 1936). Each of the registrants in the registry book is allocated a special leaf upon which his name is listed along with the date on which he joined the association. On many pages name of member appears with impressive ornaments and decorations by artist in colorful ink (including later ornaments, from mid 20th century). In several places, agreements and resolutions with signatures of leaders of the congregation and its rabbis appear. Over the course of time additional details were added onto personal leaf of member, such as donations and payments which he contributed throughout the years, his journeys, his death date, location of his burial etc. Several leaves contain added handwritten comment: “May his name and memory be blotted out”.
Between leaves 8-9 additional leaf added with notation from 1828 which informs that according to a decision which was reached between members of the association leaves 75 and 77 will remain blank, and “names of members of the association will not be listed on them… from today on no member of the association will make any claim or answer regarding the blank leaves due to reasons which will forever remain secret …” [on referred to leaves warning listed in Yiddish that under no circumstances may these leaves be written upon, even “for all the money in the world”]. First of signatories: Rabbi “Yechiel Kahana” – The Ga’on Rabbi Yechiel Kahana Heller Av Beit Din of Szálka (passed away in 1846, Otzar HaRabbanim 9166), son of the Ga’on Rabbi Yehuda Kahana Av Beit Din of Siget author of Kontres Hasfekot. Additional signature of the rabbi appears on second side of leaf 88 regarding decision to add one of names of members who was mistakenly omitted from the registry book. [This notation as well as several additional notations were written in handwriting identical to signature of Rabbi Yechiel Kahana; apparently the rabbi occasionally wrote in the registry book. Majority of notations in scribe writing].
[434] leaves. 37.5 cm. Good condition, stains. New velvet binding, integrated with decorations and clasps of original binding. Decorations and clasps made of [stamped] silver and ornamented with flower patterns. Main decoration with inscription: “This registry book belongs to Gemilut Chasadim Chevra Kadisha” (missing one base on back binding).
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $3,500
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript Rabbi Eliyahu Shapiro Av Beit Din of Charnekavi. Chiddushim on Sugiot of the Shas, sermons and commentaries on weekly Torah portions and Midrashim of the Sages, matters of prayers, holidays and festivals, poems and more. Two volumes in autographic handwriting from 1839-1852.
Manuscript unprinted. In several places Rabbi Eliyahu cites sayings in the name of his father and mentions the locations where he served as rabbi: “That which I delivered in the congregation of Charnekavi on Shabbat Parashat Ekev 1839…”. One of the pages contains some sort of an introduction to the composition: “Atzat Eliyahu… after the Mishna in Avot ‘Ben Chamishim Le’Eitza’… therefore I put it down in writing so that it be distributed among the Jewish people…”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Eliyahu Shapiro (1805-1855), son of the Ga’on Rabbi Yosef Yaski Shapiro Av Beit Din of Leslie. Authored Leket Eliyahu on Rambam’s Sefer HaMitzvot (Breslau-Kratshin 1834-1835), served for many years as Av Beit Din of Charnekavi adjacent to Posen and corresponded with its rabbi, the Ga’on Rabbi Akiva Eiger (see: Responsa Rabbi Akiva Eiger, edition 141, Siman 59).
Two volumes, approx. 700 written pages. General condition good. Stains and tears.
Manuscript unprinted. In several places Rabbi Eliyahu cites sayings in the name of his father and mentions the locations where he served as rabbi: “That which I delivered in the congregation of Charnekavi on Shabbat Parashat Ekev 1839…”. One of the pages contains some sort of an introduction to the composition: “Atzat Eliyahu… after the Mishna in Avot ‘Ben Chamishim Le’Eitza’… therefore I put it down in writing so that it be distributed among the Jewish people…”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Eliyahu Shapiro (1805-1855), son of the Ga’on Rabbi Yosef Yaski Shapiro Av Beit Din of Leslie. Authored Leket Eliyahu on Rambam’s Sefer HaMitzvot (Breslau-Kratshin 1834-1835), served for many years as Av Beit Din of Charnekavi adjacent to Posen and corresponded with its rabbi, the Ga’on Rabbi Akiva Eiger (see: Responsa Rabbi Akiva Eiger, edition 141, Siman 59).
Two volumes, approx. 700 written pages. General condition good. Stains and tears.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $750
Sold for: $1,188
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, Torah novellae on the Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah (Hilchot Nidah). By Rabbi Asher Wachterlitz. [Pressburg, c. 1810-s].
Inscriptions on cover leaf in ancient handwriting: "Torah novellae by the Gaon Rabbi Asher". "This book belongs to the wondrous Torah scholar Rabbi Asher Wachderdalin". Rabbi Asher Wachterlitz, a beloved disciple of the Chatam Sofer and son-in-law of Rabbi Yissachar Dov Frank, scribe and trustee of the Pressburg community, served as Rabbi of Shatelsdorf (see Chatam Sofer responsa Yoreh Deah Siman 299) and as Rabbi of Temimei Derech Society in Pressburg. Died at a young age in 1827. See: HaChatam Sofer V'Talmidav pages 98-99.
C. 30 written pages, 29.5 cm. Thick paper. Good-fair condition, 2 blurred pages, wear to corners, stains.
Inscriptions on cover leaf in ancient handwriting: "Torah novellae by the Gaon Rabbi Asher". "This book belongs to the wondrous Torah scholar Rabbi Asher Wachderdalin". Rabbi Asher Wachterlitz, a beloved disciple of the Chatam Sofer and son-in-law of Rabbi Yissachar Dov Frank, scribe and trustee of the Pressburg community, served as Rabbi of Shatelsdorf (see Chatam Sofer responsa Yoreh Deah Siman 299) and as Rabbi of Temimei Derech Society in Pressburg. Died at a young age in 1827. See: HaChatam Sofer V'Talmidav pages 98-99.
C. 30 written pages, 29.5 cm. Thick paper. Good-fair condition, 2 blurred pages, wear to corners, stains.
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