Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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![Responsa by the great rabbi, the Ga’on Rabbeinu Nissim Gerondi. Rome, [1545-1546]. Printing press of Yitzchak D’latash, Binya](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/169.jpg "HaRan Responsa – Rome, 1545-1546")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $1,600
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Responsa by the great rabbi, the Ga’on Rabbeinu Nissim Gerondi. Rome, [1545-1546]. Printing press of Yitzchak D’latash, Binyamin Marneinu and Antonio Bladau.
First edition of HaRan Responsa, which was printed according to a single manuscript [“as we have found in the sole copy”]. The book contains glosses by the printer Rabbi Yitzchak D’latash, a few of which begin with the initials “Ayal” [=Amar [said] Yitzchak Latash]. Question 2 was found in the manuscript without a response for which Rabbi Yitzchak D’latash wrote an answer. The colophon notes: “The spirit of G-D envelops me as I have viewed the responses of Rabbeinu Nissim…”.
173, [33] pages. 18.5 cm. Good condition, stains. Signature in Italian handwriting and ownership notations. Handwritten glosses on leaf margins [summary of topics of responses]. Damaged binding.
First edition of HaRan Responsa, which was printed according to a single manuscript [“as we have found in the sole copy”]. The book contains glosses by the printer Rabbi Yitzchak D’latash, a few of which begin with the initials “Ayal” [=Amar [said] Yitzchak Latash]. Question 2 was found in the manuscript without a response for which Rabbi Yitzchak D’latash wrote an answer. The colophon notes: “The spirit of G-D envelops me as I have viewed the responses of Rabbeinu Nissim…”.
173, [33] pages. 18.5 cm. Good condition, stains. Signature in Italian handwriting and ownership notations. Handwritten glosses on leaf margins [summary of topics of responses]. Damaged binding.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $500
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Rabbeinu Bechayei Bar Asher, fourfold commentary on the Torah: Midrash, Pshat, Sechel, Kabala. Riva Di Trento, 1559. Ya'akov Markria printing.
The printer, Rabbi Yosef Otlingi rabbi and rosh yeshiva in Cremona is mentioned on title page. Decorated opening letters at the beginning of every chumash. On colophon: "It was completed on Shushan Purim 1559 here in Riva Di Trento". [Bound together with the book is a pamphlet of empty leaves from time of printing, on first leaf is a manuscript of homiletics].
286 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition, stains, moth marks. Stamp. New binding.
The printer, Rabbi Yosef Otlingi rabbi and rosh yeshiva in Cremona is mentioned on title page. Decorated opening letters at the beginning of every chumash. On colophon: "It was completed on Shushan Purim 1559 here in Riva Di Trento". [Bound together with the book is a pamphlet of empty leaves from time of printing, on first leaf is a manuscript of homiletics].
286 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition, stains, moth marks. Stamp. New binding.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $1,800
Sold for: $6,875
Including buyer's premium
Shulchan Aruch, Even Ha’ezer and Choshen Mishpat, by Rabbi Yosef Karo. Venice, (1565). First edition which was printed during lifetime of author [Alvise Bragadini Press]. Signed ownership notation in Italian handwriting. Gloss in Italian handwriting.
79 leaves. [1 blank leaf]; 165, [1] leaves. 24.5 cm. Varying condition, majority of leaves in good condition, some with (restored) damage to margins, moth damage and stains. New elegant binding.
79 leaves. [1 blank leaf]; 165, [1] leaves. 24.5 cm. Varying condition, majority of leaves in good condition, some with (restored) damage to margins, moth damage and stains. New elegant binding.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $3,500
Unsold
Shulchan Aruch, “For elderly and young… in one small-scale easy-to-carry at all time volume”. Four sections: Orach Chaim, Yoreh De’ah, Even Ha’ezer and Choshen Mishpat. Venice, 1593-1594. John di Gara Printing Press.
Some sections contain signature and various notations in Hebrew and Italian by Rabbi “Mordechai Ezra Canton of Bozzolo”.
4 volumes, approx. 18 cm. Good-fair condition, quality pale paper, restored moth damage on some leaves. Some wear. Elegant worn leather bindings.
Some sections contain signature and various notations in Hebrew and Italian by Rabbi “Mordechai Ezra Canton of Bozzolo”.
4 volumes, approx. 18 cm. Good-fair condition, quality pale paper, restored moth damage on some leaves. Some wear. Elegant worn leather bindings.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $1,200
Unsold
See list in the Hebrew description.
11 items, various sizes and conditions.
11 items, various sizes and conditions.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
Unsold
Large collection of leaves and sections of books, incomplete copies of important and rare editions, majority from editions which were printed during 16th and 17th century.
See list in the Hebrew description.
Dozens of items, hundreds of leaves, various sizes and conditions.
See list in the Hebrew description.
Dozens of items, hundreds of leaves, various sizes and conditions.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
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Lev Ha’aryeh article, recommendations and exercises for memorization, “with 613 commandments based on the Rambam… to be studied in accordance with the recommendations”, by Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh of Modena. Venice, [1612]. Yakumu Sarzina Printing Press.
18, [5] leaves. 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, moth marks and tears. Ownership inscriptions. New binding.
18, [5] leaves. 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, moth marks and tears. Ownership inscriptions. New binding.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $400
Sold for: $575
Including buyer's premium
Divrei Rivot, responsa by Rabbi Yitzchak Adrabi. Venice, month of Cheshvan, 1586. Second edition. Printing press of Jean Di Gara with Bombergi [!] letters.
Ownership inscriptions: “For the service of my Creator, Eliyhau Chazan” – The Ga’on Rabbi Eliyahu Chazan (1845-1908), rabbi of Alexandria, author of Ta’alumot Lev.
194, [1], 194-198 leaves. 28 cm. Good condition, slightly dark paper and minor moth holes, ancient restoration on title page. Old and worn cardboard and leather binding.
Ownership inscriptions: “For the service of my Creator, Eliyhau Chazan” – The Ga’on Rabbi Eliyahu Chazan (1845-1908), rabbi of Alexandria, author of Ta’alumot Lev.
194, [1], 194-198 leaves. 28 cm. Good condition, slightly dark paper and minor moth holes, ancient restoration on title page. Old and worn cardboard and leather binding.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $250
Sold for: $475
Including buyer's premium
1. Arba’ah Turim, Orach Chaim, Yoreh De’ah, Even Ha-Ezer, Choshen Mishpat. With glosses by Rabbi Avraham of Prague, [Hanau, 1610, Hansh Yakofa Printing Press]. Few glosses. Interesting birth records and numerous
ownership signatures from the region of Germany between the years 1656-1743.
(Missing title page), [7], 9-117; [1 blank] 91; [1 blank] 59 ; [1 blank] 140 leaves. 30.5 cm. Good-fair condition. First 30 leaves worn and detached. Remainder of book in good condition. Antique, luxurious leather and wooden binding with engravings, (signed) clasp remnants.
2. Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, with Meirat Einayim by Rabbi Yehoshuha Volk Cohen. [Prague, 1628, Moshe Katz Printing Press]. Second proofread edition of Sefer Meirat Einayim.
(Missing title page and introductions) 5-320, 1-12 (missing few leaves at
end of indexes). 28.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and moth damage on several leaves, remainder of book in good condition. unoriginal binding.
ownership signatures from the region of Germany between the years 1656-1743.
(Missing title page), [7], 9-117; [1 blank] 91; [1 blank] 59 ; [1 blank] 140 leaves. 30.5 cm. Good-fair condition. First 30 leaves worn and detached. Remainder of book in good condition. Antique, luxurious leather and wooden binding with engravings, (signed) clasp remnants.
2. Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, with Meirat Einayim by Rabbi Yehoshuha Volk Cohen. [Prague, 1628, Moshe Katz Printing Press]. Second proofread edition of Sefer Meirat Einayim.
(Missing title page and introductions) 5-320, 1-12 (missing few leaves at
end of indexes). 28.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and moth damage on several leaves, remainder of book in good condition. unoriginal binding.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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![Seder Arba Ta’aniyot, prayers and poems for Asara B’Tevet, Ta’anit Esther, 17th of Tammuz and Tisha B’Av. Venice, [1624].
End](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/178.jpg "Seder Arba Ta’aniyot – Venice, 1624 – Interesting Ownership Notation")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Seder Arba Ta’aniyot, prayers and poems for Asara B’Tevet, Ta’anit Esther, 17th of Tammuz and Tisha B’Av. Venice, [1624].
End paper at front contain lengthy interesting notation in Portuguese, from the year 1670, regarding the Sephardic custom of announcing in the synagogue on Tisha B’Av Eve the number of years which have elapsed since the destruction of the Temple. The author presents two methods of calculating the number of years which have elapsed since the destruction of the Temple, and describes in detail the content of the speech of “Chacham HaKahal” on this occasion as well as the reason for the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile [it is possible that it is based upon an outline which “Chacham HaKahal” personally wrote, as preparation for his speech. Perhaps it refers to congregation of Anusim (Marranos) in Amsterdam or some other congregation of Anusim].
116 leaves. 15 cm. Good condition, stains. Moth holes. Original adorned leather binding, with laced clasps for closure (one lace missing).
End paper at front contain lengthy interesting notation in Portuguese, from the year 1670, regarding the Sephardic custom of announcing in the synagogue on Tisha B’Av Eve the number of years which have elapsed since the destruction of the Temple. The author presents two methods of calculating the number of years which have elapsed since the destruction of the Temple, and describes in detail the content of the speech of “Chacham HaKahal” on this occasion as well as the reason for the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile [it is possible that it is based upon an outline which “Chacham HaKahal” personally wrote, as preparation for his speech. Perhaps it refers to congregation of Anusim (Marranos) in Amsterdam or some other congregation of Anusim].
116 leaves. 15 cm. Good condition, stains. Moth holes. Original adorned leather binding, with laced clasps for closure (one lace missing).
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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![Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvim. Hamburg, [1588]. One of the Bible editions printed between 1586-1589 in Hamburg. The root-letters ar](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/179.jpg "Bible – Hamburg, 1588 – Hollow Letters")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $600
Unsold
Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvim. Hamburg, [1588]. One of the Bible editions printed between 1586-1589 in Hamburg. The root-letters are printed in regular fonts, while the letters which are not root letters are printed in a hollow font. Each word has root letters completed in tiny letters above the word. Editor’s preface in Latin appears at beginning of book, which contains a Hebrew grammar chart with explanations in Latin.
[23] leaves. 1135, [1], 1141-1572 pages [missing first title page? - separate title pages for the Nevi’im Rishonim, Nevi’im Acharonim and Ketuvim]. 36.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and creases. Two leaves of preface detached. Moth damage. Scotch tape restoration. Handwritten notations indicating yearly Haftarot. Antique leather binding.
[23] leaves. 1135, [1], 1141-1572 pages [missing first title page? - separate title pages for the Nevi’im Rishonim, Nevi’im Acharonim and Ketuvim]. 36.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and creases. Two leaves of preface detached. Moth damage. Scotch tape restoration. Handwritten notations indicating yearly Haftarot. Antique leather binding.
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Bibles and Tehilim
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $2,500
Unsold
Chamisha Chumshei Torah and five Megillot. With Latin translation and commentary. Venice, 1551. Justinian Printing Press.
Printed from right to left. Emblem of printer enlarged on last leaf. Wooden etched titles at beginning of Chumashim and beginning of five Megillot. End of Sefer Devarim contains section (in Hebrew) “Ma’alat Moshe” – regarding the greatness of Moshe Rabbeinu (not listed in Bibliography Institute CD).
[2], 209-376; CCVIII leaves. 20 cm. Good condition, stains. Minor restoration on title page. Signature and ownership notations. Leather binding combined with restored ancient binding.
Printed from right to left. Emblem of printer enlarged on last leaf. Wooden etched titles at beginning of Chumashim and beginning of five Megillot. End of Sefer Devarim contains section (in Hebrew) “Ma’alat Moshe” – regarding the greatness of Moshe Rabbeinu (not listed in Bibliography Institute CD).
[2], 209-376; CCVIII leaves. 20 cm. Good condition, stains. Minor restoration on title page. Signature and ownership notations. Leather binding combined with restored ancient binding.
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Bibles and Tehilim
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