Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
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Sefer Nidchei Yisrael by Rabbi Yisrael Meir HaCohen of Radin. Warsaw, 1893. First edition. Bound with: Pamphlet Tiferet Adam.
Binding leaves: (unclear) penciled notations: “Proofread”.
[2], 130 pages; 14 pages. 23 cm., fair condition, wear and moth holes, worn and torn binding.
Binding leaves: (unclear) penciled notations: “Proofread”.
[2], 130 pages; 14 pages. 23 cm., fair condition, wear and moth holes, worn and torn binding.
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The "Chafetz Chaim" and Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $700
Sold for: $2,375
Including buyer's premium
“List of books by author of Chafetz Chaim” – Printed leaf with catalogue list of books by author of the" Chafetz Chaim", including a detailed explanation of the essence and objective of each composition. Radin, c. 1920.
Reverse side of leaf contains printed official letter by author of the Chafetz Chaim:
“With G-D’s help and mercy my books spread throughout the Jewish nation and they are necessary… to explain the Shulchan Aruch… or other necessary matters upon which man’s happiness is dependant. I cannot describe the extent of their necessity… in the past I sold the books through emissaries and now the railroads are not operating and it is impossible to travel – and the world isn’t able to obtain the books, therefore, I prepared a catalogue…”. Signed in print: “Yisrael Meir HaCohen”.
Margins of letter contain price chart, filled in by handwriting [with pencil], erasure and addition of word, possibly in the holy handwriting of the Chafetz Chaim.
It is well known that the custom of the Chofetz Chaim, prior to his becoming famous, was to wander from village to village and sell his compositions. This is an interesting document demonstrating the method of the Chafetz Chaim in distributing his books for the benefit of the public.
[2] pages. 30 cm. Printed upon greenish paper, one side printed in golden ink. Good-fair condition, tears.
Rare, not listed in Hebrew Bibliography listings or in National Library
Reverse side of leaf contains printed official letter by author of the Chafetz Chaim:
“With G-D’s help and mercy my books spread throughout the Jewish nation and they are necessary… to explain the Shulchan Aruch… or other necessary matters upon which man’s happiness is dependant. I cannot describe the extent of their necessity… in the past I sold the books through emissaries and now the railroads are not operating and it is impossible to travel – and the world isn’t able to obtain the books, therefore, I prepared a catalogue…”. Signed in print: “Yisrael Meir HaCohen”.
Margins of letter contain price chart, filled in by handwriting [with pencil], erasure and addition of word, possibly in the holy handwriting of the Chafetz Chaim.
It is well known that the custom of the Chofetz Chaim, prior to his becoming famous, was to wander from village to village and sell his compositions. This is an interesting document demonstrating the method of the Chafetz Chaim in distributing his books for the benefit of the public.
[2] pages. 30 cm. Printed upon greenish paper, one side printed in golden ink. Good-fair condition, tears.
Rare, not listed in Hebrew Bibliography listings or in National Library
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The "Chafetz Chaim" and Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
“Heinteken Shabbat Tzu-Nacht… A Farsmelongevegen Di Klal Israel Sefer Torah…”, printed invitation to special assembly in honor of “Torah Scroll of the entire Jewish people”, written in memory of the Chafetz Chaim. [C. 1933].
The invitation notes that the assembly will be attended by Rabbi Greineman of Vilna [the Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Greineman, brother-in-law of the Chazon Ish, right hand of the Chafetz Chaim and Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski. Organizers signed [in print]: Pinchas Kaplan, Yitzchak Turetsky and Yechiel Rabinowitz.
Following the demise of the Chafetz Chaim, the Ga’on Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski established an immortalization enterprise by means of writing a Torah Scroll in memory and merit of the Chafetz Chaim. In the proclamation which he published, Rabbi Chaim Ozer appeals to all to take part and participate in the writing of the Torah Scroll through the purchasing of “letters”. The income from the purchasing of the letters was dedicated for the benefit of “Va’ad HaYeshivot” [Yeshiva Committee], which the Chafetz Chaim and Rabbi Chaim Ozer founded and maintained. In the proclamation Rabbi Chaim Ozer noted that the Torah Scroll “will be placed in a special case on the gravesite of the Chafetz Chaim in Radin”. The idea was successfully implemented and thousands from Lithuania, Poland, Galicia, Germany, Britain, United States and Eretz Israel participated. Names of donors were written in a special “memorial book” kept in Vilna [see attached material].
10X15.5 cm. Fair condition. Folding marks and tears.
Bibliographically unlisted.
The invitation notes that the assembly will be attended by Rabbi Greineman of Vilna [the Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Greineman, brother-in-law of the Chazon Ish, right hand of the Chafetz Chaim and Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski. Organizers signed [in print]: Pinchas Kaplan, Yitzchak Turetsky and Yechiel Rabinowitz.
Following the demise of the Chafetz Chaim, the Ga’on Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski established an immortalization enterprise by means of writing a Torah Scroll in memory and merit of the Chafetz Chaim. In the proclamation which he published, Rabbi Chaim Ozer appeals to all to take part and participate in the writing of the Torah Scroll through the purchasing of “letters”. The income from the purchasing of the letters was dedicated for the benefit of “Va’ad HaYeshivot” [Yeshiva Committee], which the Chafetz Chaim and Rabbi Chaim Ozer founded and maintained. In the proclamation Rabbi Chaim Ozer noted that the Torah Scroll “will be placed in a special case on the gravesite of the Chafetz Chaim in Radin”. The idea was successfully implemented and thousands from Lithuania, Poland, Galicia, Germany, Britain, United States and Eretz Israel participated. Names of donors were written in a special “memorial book” kept in Vilna [see attached material].
10X15.5 cm. Fair condition. Folding marks and tears.
Bibliographically unlisted.
Category
The "Chafetz Chaim" and Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $275
Including buyer's premium
Letter by Rabbi Neta HaLevi Lifshitz of Kovne, to Rabbi Eliezer Gordon Head of Telz Yeshiva. 27th of Shevat 1910, [the letter was written a week before Rabbi Eliezer Gordon's sudden death on the 4th of Adar 1910].
The letter is handwritten and signed twice N.H.L. [Neta HaLevi Lifshitz – his pseudonym in the newspapers]. The letter's content deals with a shidduch (match) for Rabbi Eliezer Gordon's son [a letter of Eliyahu Sha'ar of Kiselin who was involved in the shidduch is also copied in the letter].
Other matters for the benefit of Judaism and the yeshivot are also mentioned. An interesting detail written in the letter is the involvement of the Chafetz Chaim in the economic crisis that hit the Lithuanian yeshivot at that time and this is what he writes: "… and finally, what will become of the traveling and efforts abroad to benefit the holy yeshivot? The Chafetz Chaim too, agrees that even if he will travel with you to a rabbi who is not well known, but with your influence they will act…". Additional details about the initiative to unite collections for the yeshivot are mentioned with the name "Rabbi Refael" [Rabbi Refael Shapiro of Volozhin] "his son in law in Shadeve" [Rabbi Yosef Leib Bloch] and "Rabbi Shimon of Braynsk" [Rabbi Shimon Shkop].
4 pages, 21 cm. Fair condition, tear along length of fold in both leaves [without missing text].
The letter is handwritten and signed twice N.H.L. [Neta HaLevi Lifshitz – his pseudonym in the newspapers]. The letter's content deals with a shidduch (match) for Rabbi Eliezer Gordon's son [a letter of Eliyahu Sha'ar of Kiselin who was involved in the shidduch is also copied in the letter].
Other matters for the benefit of Judaism and the yeshivot are also mentioned. An interesting detail written in the letter is the involvement of the Chafetz Chaim in the economic crisis that hit the Lithuanian yeshivot at that time and this is what he writes: "… and finally, what will become of the traveling and efforts abroad to benefit the holy yeshivot? The Chafetz Chaim too, agrees that even if he will travel with you to a rabbi who is not well known, but with your influence they will act…". Additional details about the initiative to unite collections for the yeshivot are mentioned with the name "Rabbi Refael" [Rabbi Refael Shapiro of Volozhin] "his son in law in Shadeve" [Rabbi Yosef Leib Bloch] and "Rabbi Shimon of Braynsk" [Rabbi Shimon Shkop].
4 pages, 21 cm. Fair condition, tear along length of fold in both leaves [without missing text].
Category
The "Chafetz Chaim" and Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $500
Unsold
Letter from Chafetz Chaim Yeshiva in Radin, signed by directors of Yeshiva, Rabbi “Eliezer Zev Kaplan” and Rabbi “Yehoshua Leib son of Rabbi Levinson”. Radin, Nisan 1935.
Appeal for assistance on behalf of Radin Yeshiva: “Which is presently in indescribably dire straits… and we hereby sign off with a blessing that the merit of the great rabbi, author of the Chafetz Chaim will benefit all those who contribute on behalf…”.
Official stationery, 27.5 cm. Good-fair condition, creases and minor tears.
Appeal for assistance on behalf of Radin Yeshiva: “Which is presently in indescribably dire straits… and we hereby sign off with a blessing that the merit of the great rabbi, author of the Chafetz Chaim will benefit all those who contribute on behalf…”.
Official stationery, 27.5 cm. Good-fair condition, creases and minor tears.
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The "Chafetz Chaim" and Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $400
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Letter by Ga’on Rabbi Menachem Mendel Yosef Zaks Rosh Yeshiva of Chafetz Chaim Yeshiva in Radin, inquiring about family members, descendants of grandson of the Chafetz Chaim who resided in Belgium.
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Yosef Zaks (1894-1974), youngest son-in-law of the Chafetz Chaim, already served as Rosh Yeshiva in Radin during the lifetime of his great father-in-law. During the Holocaust traveled with his disciples to the city of Vilna and from there to the USA in order to transfer the Yeshiva students abroad, however he did not succeed and they were deported to Siberia. In the USA he served as chief Rosh Mativta in Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Yeshiva and was known as one of the Torah giants.
Official stationery, 28 cm. Good condition, creases and folding marks.
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Yosef Zaks (1894-1974), youngest son-in-law of the Chafetz Chaim, already served as Rosh Yeshiva in Radin during the lifetime of his great father-in-law. During the Holocaust traveled with his disciples to the city of Vilna and from there to the USA in order to transfer the Yeshiva students abroad, however he did not succeed and they were deported to Siberia. In the USA he served as chief Rosh Mativta in Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Yeshiva and was known as one of the Torah giants.
Official stationery, 28 cm. Good condition, creases and folding marks.
Category
The "Chafetz Chaim" and Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
Photograph of the Chafetz Chaim, micrography of text from his book "Shmirat HaLashon" (section II chapters 9-10). Signed by artist Adir Meisharim. [Jerusalem, 1980’s].
34X25 cm. Good-fair condition, foxing. Framed in wooden frame of 52X37 cm.
For additional information regarding micrography craftsmanship by Adir Meisharim see attached material.
34X25 cm. Good-fair condition, foxing. Framed in wooden frame of 52X37 cm.
For additional information regarding micrography craftsmanship by Adir Meisharim see attached material.
Category
The "Chafetz Chaim" and Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $500
Unsold
Prayer book, section I: Platin Beit Kel “Amudei Shamayim”, section II: Armon Ir Ha’Elokim “Sha’arei Shamayim”. With commentaries of Rabbi Ya’akov of Emden (Yavetz) according to the revealed and concealed Torah including Kavanat Ha’Ari, and laws pertaining to prayer. Koretz, [1818].
Binding leaves: Signatures and ownership notations, “Meir Koretz” and more.
(Missing title page of first section and first 4 leaves) 5-269, 280-387 leaves; 145 leaves. 17.5 cm. Greenish-blue paper, fair condition, extensive moth damage, detached leaves and wear. Torn and damaged leather binding.
Binding leaves: Signatures and ownership notations, “Meir Koretz” and more.
(Missing title page of first section and first 4 leaves) 5-269, 280-387 leaves; 145 leaves. 17.5 cm. Greenish-blue paper, fair condition, extensive moth damage, detached leaves and wear. Torn and damaged leather binding.
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Books Printed in Russia and Poland
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
Unsold
Devarim, "Margaliot Tovah". Berdichev, 1817. With approbation leaves by Rabbi Yisrael ben Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev and other rabbis.
Signed by Rabbi "Moshe Metzner" and signature and stamp of his son "Yitzchak Isaac Metzner… of Orla near Cracow".
[2], [154] leaves. 22 cm. Greenish and white paper. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. Damaged and detached leather binding.
Variant, approbation leaves do not appear in all copies.
Signed by Rabbi "Moshe Metzner" and signature and stamp of his son "Yitzchak Isaac Metzner… of Orla near Cracow".
[2], [154] leaves. 22 cm. Greenish and white paper. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. Damaged and detached leather binding.
Variant, approbation leaves do not appear in all copies.
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Books Printed in Russia and Poland
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $350
Unsold
Holy book of the Zohar on the Torah by the divine Rabbi Shimon Ben Yochai. Kopys, 1809-1810. Four sections in three volumes. “As printed in Mantova… with the omission of articles from Koshtandina Press… proofread… from gloss of the Ari…”. Includes preface by Rabbi Shalom Buzaglo. (Version of title page and book according to 1771-1772 Amsterdam printings).
Partially printed on blue leaves. Volume I: Bereshit; volume II: Shmot; volume III: Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. Ownership signatures and stamps.
3 volumes. [4], 251, 19; 280; 115, [1], 117-310 leaves. 21 cm. Condition of leaves vary; good-fair. Stains, moth damage. Detached leaves. Damaged bindings.
Partially printed on blue leaves. Volume I: Bereshit; volume II: Shmot; volume III: Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. Ownership signatures and stamps.
3 volumes. [4], 251, 19; 280; 115, [1], 117-310 leaves. 21 cm. Condition of leaves vary; good-fair. Stains, moth damage. Detached leaves. Damaged bindings.
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Books Printed in Russia and Poland
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
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Sifrei HaLevush, Orach Chaim (Levush HeTchelet, Levush HaChur), Even Ha’ezer (Levush HaButz VeArgaman), Choshen Mishpat (Levush Ir Shushan), Berdichev, (1818-1821). Yisrael Beck printing press. Binding leaves of Orach Chaim section contain handwritten notation in name of Rebbe Rabbi Mordechai of Chernobyl.
3 volumes, approx. 34 cm. (Missing first title page and leaf of approbations at beginning of Tur Orach Chaim), 3-64, [1], 65-200 leaves; [1], 88 [instead of: 84] leaves; 180 [instead of 158] leaves. Faulty pagination. Blue paper. Fair-poor condition, moth damage, wear and detached leaves. Ancient leather damaged bindings.
3 volumes, approx. 34 cm. (Missing first title page and leaf of approbations at beginning of Tur Orach Chaim), 3-64, [1], 65-200 leaves; [1], 88 [instead of: 84] leaves; 180 [instead of 158] leaves. Faulty pagination. Blue paper. Fair-poor condition, moth damage, wear and detached leaves. Ancient leather damaged bindings.
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Books Printed in Russia and Poland
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $400
Unsold
See list in the Hebrew description.
Six books. Majority of books printed upon bluish paper; some contain printing in red ink upon title page. Various sizes and conditions. Ownership signatures and stamps.
Six books. Majority of books printed upon bluish paper; some contain printing in red ink upon title page. Various sizes and conditions. Ownership signatures and stamps.
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Books Printed in Russia and Poland
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