Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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"Vayikra", Volume Three of the Five Books of Moses, with haftarot, Rashi commentary, Ba'al HaTurim and Siftei Chachamim, and with the Chida's commentary"Nachal Kedumim" on the Torah and" Nachal Sorek" on haftarot. Safed, [1833]. Yisrael Beck printing.
Some of the title page words are printed in red ink. This copy is missing "Shir HaShirim".
This is the second or third book printed by Rabbi Yisrael Beck in Sefad. The other volumes of this chumash are unknown, and possibly only the volume of "Vayikra" was printed. Simultaneously, Beck printed another edition without the Chida's commentary. [About this edition see: M. Benayahu, Beit Defuso shel R' Yisrael Beck B'Tzfat, Areshet, Vol. 4, pages 277-278; Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Yisrael, Jerusalem 1985, page 30, no. 58, on another edition printed in Sefad at the same time].
Signature on title page: "Ezra Davich HaCohen…" [The Davich family, descending from the lineage of cohanim in Allepo brought forth great Torah scholars, rabbis and teachers].
125 leaves (instead of 137 leaves, without Shir HaShirim). 20 cm. Good condition. Stains, moth damage. Ink writing around book name and place of printing. New binding.
Some of the title page words are printed in red ink. This copy is missing "Shir HaShirim".
This is the second or third book printed by Rabbi Yisrael Beck in Sefad. The other volumes of this chumash are unknown, and possibly only the volume of "Vayikra" was printed. Simultaneously, Beck printed another edition without the Chida's commentary. [About this edition see: M. Benayahu, Beit Defuso shel R' Yisrael Beck B'Tzfat, Areshet, Vol. 4, pages 277-278; Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Yisrael, Jerusalem 1985, page 30, no. 58, on another edition printed in Sefad at the same time].
Signature on title page: "Ezra Davich HaCohen…" [The Davich family, descending from the lineage of cohanim in Allepo brought forth great Torah scholars, rabbis and teachers].
125 leaves (instead of 137 leaves, without Shir HaShirim). 20 cm. Good condition. Stains, moth damage. Ink writing around book name and place of printing. New binding.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $275
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Sefer Kol Aryeh, in-depth study on Sugiot of the Shas, by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Charif who served as Av Beit Din and Rosh Mativta of congregation of Hamla in Russland (brought to print by his grandson Rabbi Schneur Zalman Mendlowitz of Hebron). Jerusalem, [1866]. Yisrael Beck Press. Two different title pages.
Leaf preceding title page contains fine inscription in handwriting of publisher who writes in Sephardic [!] writing and signs according to Sephardic custom “Schneur Zalman son-in-law of Rabbi Menachem”. At conclusion of inscription he notes: “… may the merit of the righteous protect him to succeed in his endeavors…” and he adds on margins: “Safeguard for home”.
[4], [83] leaves. Faulty pagination. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and tear on first leaves. Original worn binding.
Leaf preceding title page contains fine inscription in handwriting of publisher who writes in Sephardic [!] writing and signs according to Sephardic custom “Schneur Zalman son-in-law of Rabbi Menachem”. At conclusion of inscription he notes: “… may the merit of the righteous protect him to succeed in his endeavors…” and he adds on margins: “Safeguard for home”.
[4], [83] leaves. Faulty pagination. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and tear on first leaves. Original worn binding.
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![Printed letter by Gabai [manager] of "Beit HaSofer VeHaMeiri" [first name of Kollel Shomrei HaChomot]. Jerusalem, [](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/036.jpg "Printed Letter – Kollel Shomrei HaChomot – Jerusalem, 1864")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Printed letter by Gabai [manager] of "Beit HaSofer VeHaMeiri" [first name of Kollel Shomrei HaChomot]. Jerusalem, [1864?].
Part of letter written in Aramaic and printed in gold ink.
39.5 cm. leaf. Good condition, creases and folding marks. Restored tears.
S. HaLevi 102.
Part of letter written in Aramaic and printed in gold ink.
39.5 cm. leaf. Good condition, creases and folding marks. Restored tears.
S. HaLevi 102.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
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"Sefer HaMikne" – shtar for sale of four amot of land in Jerusalem to the "Ir HaTzedek" Society. Jerusalem, c. 1880.
"I, the undersigned confirm that I sold to Rabbi ______ four amot of land in the Holy city of Jerusalem … of land owned by the Ir HaTzedek Society near the main road leading to the city of Shechem (Nablus)… Signed… Jerusalem… 1880… Shlomo Yitzchak HaCohen son of the Rabbi the Tzaddik of Volborzh".
Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchak HaCohen Turnheim (ascended to Jerusalem in 1874, died 1916), son of Rebbe Yissachar Ber HaCohen of Volborzh. In the 1880-s, he initiated the building of a neighborhood in Jerusalem [north to the Nablus Gate?], and by these shtarot, he was active in giving those who live abroad the privilege of fulfilling the mitzvah of purchasing four amot of land in Eretz Yisrael and of settling Eretz Yisrael.
Single leaf 21 cm. Fair condition, many tears to margins.
Does not appear in S. HaLevi lists.
"I, the undersigned confirm that I sold to Rabbi ______ four amot of land in the Holy city of Jerusalem … of land owned by the Ir HaTzedek Society near the main road leading to the city of Shechem (Nablus)… Signed… Jerusalem… 1880… Shlomo Yitzchak HaCohen son of the Rabbi the Tzaddik of Volborzh".
Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchak HaCohen Turnheim (ascended to Jerusalem in 1874, died 1916), son of Rebbe Yissachar Ber HaCohen of Volborzh. In the 1880-s, he initiated the building of a neighborhood in Jerusalem [north to the Nablus Gate?], and by these shtarot, he was active in giving those who live abroad the privilege of fulfilling the mitzvah of purchasing four amot of land in Eretz Yisrael and of settling Eretz Yisrael.
Single leaf 21 cm. Fair condition, many tears to margins.
Does not appear in S. HaLevi lists.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $250
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Handwritten "Daily Notebook", journal of income and expenses of Rabbi Shmuel Zuckerman's printing press in Jerusalem, beginning at Shevat 1898 until the month of Adar 1900. The beginning of the notebook was written by Rabbi Shmuel Zuckerman himself and later the handwriting changed to the handwriting of the clerk in the printing press [apparently, Rabbi Moshe Zacharin]. The notebook ends with referral to a new notebook.
The notebook has many historic and bibliographic details of the history of Jerusalem and the printing presses in Jerusalem: printing of notices, Succah decorations, lottery tickets, receipts and printing of various books and their sales. Many names of Jerusalem rabbis and public figures are mentioned in the notebook (Rabbi Akiva Yosef Schlesinger, Rabbi Naftali Hertz Rabbi of Yaffo, Rabbi Videl Angel, and other well known names. The managers of various kollelim and the Sefardi Committee). Entries of various payments to former printers who sold Zuckerman printing rights, and various expenses.
The Jerusalem printer Rabbi Shmuel Zuckerman, born in 1857 in the city of Mezritch ascended with his parents to Jerusalem in 1863. In 1872, learned the printing profession in the printing press of Rabbi Yisrael Beck and his son Rabbi Nissan. Later, he even managed the printing press when Rabbi Nissan Beck traveled to the US. In 1880, Rabbi Zuckerman started to work in the printing press of the Gagin Brothers who eventually took him as a partner and in the end sold him their printing press. Only after 12 years Rabbi Shmuel received an official government permit (Firman) for operating the printing press in Tamuz 1898 (see this notebook). During this time, his printing became the central printing press for most books and printed matter of those years in Jerusalem.
Pages 3-157 (c. 150 written pages), 11.5X39 cm. Varied condition, good to fair, wear, stains and damages. Detached leaves. Worn and missing binding (missing back cover) with sticker "The Daily Notebook".
The notebook has many historic and bibliographic details of the history of Jerusalem and the printing presses in Jerusalem: printing of notices, Succah decorations, lottery tickets, receipts and printing of various books and their sales. Many names of Jerusalem rabbis and public figures are mentioned in the notebook (Rabbi Akiva Yosef Schlesinger, Rabbi Naftali Hertz Rabbi of Yaffo, Rabbi Videl Angel, and other well known names. The managers of various kollelim and the Sefardi Committee). Entries of various payments to former printers who sold Zuckerman printing rights, and various expenses.
The Jerusalem printer Rabbi Shmuel Zuckerman, born in 1857 in the city of Mezritch ascended with his parents to Jerusalem in 1863. In 1872, learned the printing profession in the printing press of Rabbi Yisrael Beck and his son Rabbi Nissan. Later, he even managed the printing press when Rabbi Nissan Beck traveled to the US. In 1880, Rabbi Zuckerman started to work in the printing press of the Gagin Brothers who eventually took him as a partner and in the end sold him their printing press. Only after 12 years Rabbi Shmuel received an official government permit (Firman) for operating the printing press in Tamuz 1898 (see this notebook). During this time, his printing became the central printing press for most books and printed matter of those years in Jerusalem.
Pages 3-157 (c. 150 written pages), 11.5X39 cm. Varied condition, good to fair, wear, stains and damages. Detached leaves. Worn and missing binding (missing back cover) with sticker "The Daily Notebook".
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!["For eternal memory in the Holy Mountain of Jerusalem", a large marble tablet. Jerusalem, [1896].
"Dedicated](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/039.jpg "A Marble Tablet, Kollel Warsaw – Jerusalem, 1896")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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"For eternal memory in the Holy Mountain of Jerusalem", a large marble tablet. Jerusalem, [1896].
"Dedicated by Gedalya Bar Yitzchak Issac HaCohen of Mezritch. This house with the pit and the plot of land, total of 500 cubits for Kollel Warsaw forever in 1896 here in Jerusalem".
Under the title is a decoration of two palms – symbol of priestly families.
Size: 50X50 cm. Weight: c. 14 kg. Good condition, stains.
"Dedicated by Gedalya Bar Yitzchak Issac HaCohen of Mezritch. This house with the pit and the plot of land, total of 500 cubits for Kollel Warsaw forever in 1896 here in Jerusalem".
Under the title is a decoration of two palms – symbol of priestly families.
Size: 50X50 cm. Weight: c. 14 kg. Good condition, stains.
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!["Sefer HaBniya VeHaTavnit". Plans for the building of Etz-Chaim Yeshiva. Jerusalem, [1909].
Printed booklet, with c](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/040.jpg "HaBniya VeHaTavnit – Illustration Plates and Architectural Plans for t")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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"Sefer HaBniya VeHaTavnit". Plans for the building of Etz-Chaim Yeshiva. Jerusalem, [1909].
Printed booklet, with colorful illustration plates and architectural sketches. Detailed plans for the large building of Etz-Chaim Yeshiva on Jaffa Street. Includes recommendations of rabbis of Jerusalem, Russian consul and American consul of Israel, as well as physicians from Jerusalem. Hebrew and German.
Printed cover. 18; 12 pages (additional title page in German) + 4 folding plates. 19 cm. (maximal size of plate: 47X39 cm.). Good condition. Tears on printed cover.
Printed booklet, with colorful illustration plates and architectural sketches. Detailed plans for the large building of Etz-Chaim Yeshiva on Jaffa Street. Includes recommendations of rabbis of Jerusalem, Russian consul and American consul of Israel, as well as physicians from Jerusalem. Hebrew and German.
Printed cover. 18; 12 pages (additional title page in German) + 4 folding plates. 19 cm. (maximal size of plate: 47X39 cm.). Good condition. Tears on printed cover.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Printed certificate of “Nezer Gabaoot”, of “Bar Yochai Yeshiva and home for the aged in Meron”. Safed [printed in Jerusalem, early twentieth century].
Colorful printing with ornaments and illustrations. Filled in by handwriting for Rabbi Yosef Grabiner from city of Daltzeb. Signature of Rabbi Eliezer Ya’akov Podhortzer – Rosh Yeshiva, and stamps of synagogue managers.
46X47 cm. Framed. Fair-poor condition, stains and tears. Not examined outside of frame.
Colorful printing with ornaments and illustrations. Filled in by handwriting for Rabbi Yosef Grabiner from city of Daltzeb. Signature of Rabbi Eliezer Ya’akov Podhortzer – Rosh Yeshiva, and stamps of synagogue managers.
46X47 cm. Framed. Fair-poor condition, stains and tears. Not examined outside of frame.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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"Alon Bachut", eulogy on Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua Yehuda Leib Diskin, by his disciple Rabbi Ya'akov Ornstein. Jerusalem, [1898].
24 leaves. 13.5 cm. Good-fair condition, damages to margins. Unbound.
24 leaves. 13.5 cm. Good-fair condition, damages to margins. Unbound.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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* Bitter eulogy for Rabbi Yosef Avraham Shalom. By Rabbi Ben Zion Chazan. Jerusalem, (1911). *" Kitvei Tam "[initials], two articles by Rabbi Ya’akov Shmuel Trachtman. Jerusalem, c. 1911. * "HaMa’aser VeHaTeruma", rabbinical letters. Jerusalem, (1912). *" Kovetz Al Yad", full instruction of knowledge of finger arithmetic. Jerusalem, c. 1913. * "HaChaluka", by Avraham Moshe Luntz. Jerusalem, (1912). *" HaTe’uda VeHaTochnit", of “Beit Va’ad LaChachamim”, spiritual center for Bnei Torah in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, post 1907. * Notice, addressed to our Jewish brethren residents of Jerusalem, published by “Ha’ezra” association for Jews of Germany. Jerusalem, post 1905. Bibliographically unknown.
7 pamphlets, approx. 14 cm. Good to good-fair conditions.
7 pamphlets, approx. 14 cm. Good to good-fair conditions.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
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Diverse collection of receipts, letters, ex-libris and items of print, Jerusalem and Eretz Israel.
Items include: * Printed leaf of promissory and betterment notes [“Kasa” bill, personal securities]. Jerusalem, [c. 1860-1870, Beck Publications?]. * Handwritten and signed agreement between committee of “Me’ah She’arim” neighborhood and committee of “Batei Varsha” neighborhood, regarding the installation of [sewerage?] pipes from the “Batei Varsha” neighborhood to the “Me’ah She’arim” reservoir. Adar (1896). * "Mevaseret Zion" pamphlet, on the Ten Tribes. Jerusalem, (1899), uncut sheet. * Signed receipt from" Chevrat Chatzot "Yeshiva. (1920). * Receipt from “General Committee of Congregation of Yemenites of Jerusalem”, signed by Rabbi Shalom Yosef Alshich and Rabbi Avraham Tzaram. (1926). * Letter of ordination for slaughterer by Rabbi Shlomo Malachi. (1962). * “Committee” letter [Yemenite congregation] regarding assembly of leaders of synagogues, signed by Rabbi Shalom Yitzchak HaLevi and others. (1930). * Receipts from “Faithful Members of Sha’arei Chesed Association” signed by Rabbi Yechiel Tikuchinski, Rabbi Yisrael Yitzchak Reisman, Rabbi Ya’akov Meir Sonnenfeld and others. * Postcard sized Shiviti Menorah. * Additional items of print, receipts, lists and handwritten letters.
Approx. 38 items, various sizes and conditions.
Items include: * Printed leaf of promissory and betterment notes [“Kasa” bill, personal securities]. Jerusalem, [c. 1860-1870, Beck Publications?]. * Handwritten and signed agreement between committee of “Me’ah She’arim” neighborhood and committee of “Batei Varsha” neighborhood, regarding the installation of [sewerage?] pipes from the “Batei Varsha” neighborhood to the “Me’ah She’arim” reservoir. Adar (1896). * "Mevaseret Zion" pamphlet, on the Ten Tribes. Jerusalem, (1899), uncut sheet. * Signed receipt from" Chevrat Chatzot "Yeshiva. (1920). * Receipt from “General Committee of Congregation of Yemenites of Jerusalem”, signed by Rabbi Shalom Yosef Alshich and Rabbi Avraham Tzaram. (1926). * Letter of ordination for slaughterer by Rabbi Shlomo Malachi. (1962). * “Committee” letter [Yemenite congregation] regarding assembly of leaders of synagogues, signed by Rabbi Shalom Yitzchak HaLevi and others. (1930). * Receipts from “Faithful Members of Sha’arei Chesed Association” signed by Rabbi Yechiel Tikuchinski, Rabbi Yisrael Yitzchak Reisman, Rabbi Ya’akov Meir Sonnenfeld and others. * Postcard sized Shiviti Menorah. * Additional items of print, receipts, lists and handwritten letters.
Approx. 38 items, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Printed postcards for payment of membership dues to" the City Council of the Ashkenasi Community– The Eda HaCharedit", Jerusalem, c. 1930-s, one signed by the Rabbi of Teplik Rabbi "Shimshon Aharon Polansky" (1876-1948, Otzar HaRabbanim 20098, Rabbi of Beit Yisrael neighborhood and a leading Jerusalem scholar) and the second is signed by the famous Jerusalem preacher Rabbi "Shalom Mordechai HaCohen Shwadron" (1912-1998).
2 postcards, varied size, good condition.
2 postcards, varied size, good condition.
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