Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
- letter (173) Apply letter filter
- book (154) Apply book filter
- manuscript (140) Apply manuscript filter
- print (83) Apply print filter
- jewri (71) Apply jewri filter
- hassid (61) Apply hassid filter
- italian (35) Apply italian filter
- letters, (35) Apply letters, filter
- gloss (32) Apply gloss filter
- document (26) Apply document filter
- slavita (26) Apply slavita filter
- zhitomir (26) Apply zhitomir filter
- earli (21) Apply earli filter
- resh (21) Apply resh filter
- shin (21) Apply shin filter
- year (21) Apply year filter
- (books, (20) Apply (books, filter
- chabad (20) Apply chabad filter
- letters) (20) Apply letters) filter
- haggadot (19) Apply haggadot filter
- passov (19) Apply passov filter
- east (17) Apply east filter
- far (17) Apply far filter
- pictur (17) Apply pictur filter
- signatur (17) Apply signatur filter
- "chafetz (15) Apply "chafetz filter
- chafetz (15) Apply chafetz filter
- chaim (15) Apply chaim filter
- chaim" (15) Apply chaim" filter
- grodzinski (15) Apply grodzinski filter
- ozer (15) Apply ozer filter
- rabbi (15) Apply rabbi filter
- amulet (14) Apply amulet filter
- amulets, (14) Apply amulets, filter
- jerusalem (14) Apply jerusalem filter
- leav (14) Apply leav filter
- safe (14) Apply safe filter
- singl (14) Apply singl filter
- bibl (13) Apply bibl filter
- moroccan (13) Apply moroccan filter
- period (13) Apply period filter
- periodicals, (13) Apply periodicals, filter
- tehilim (13) Apply tehilim filter
- various (13) Apply various filter
- ketubot (12) Apply ketubot filter
- marriag (12) Apply marriag filter
- yemenit (12) Apply yemenit filter
- uk (11) Apply uk filter
- us (11) Apply us filter
- prayer (9) Apply prayer filter
Displaying 361 - 372 of 516
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Unsold
Even Ha'Ezel on Maimonides, Vol. 1-2, Hilchot Nizkei Mamon and Nezikin. Rabbi Isser Zalman Meltzer. Jerusalem (1935). First edition. Volume five, Kodshim. Jerusalem 1941. First edition.
Both volumes have handwritten and signed dedication by the author Rabbi Isser Zalman Meltzer.
[2], 86, [1]; 72 leaves; [2], 90, 14 leaves. 33.5 cm. Good condition. New bindings.
Both volumes have handwritten and signed dedication by the author Rabbi Isser Zalman Meltzer.
[2], 86, [1]; 72 leaves; [2], 90, 14 leaves. 33.5 cm. Good condition. New bindings.
Category
Dedications
Catalogue
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $220
Unsold
* Sefer Be’er Moshe, including three books: Heshiv Moshe, Kvod Chachamim, Binyan Olam. By Rabbi Moshe Nachum Yerushlimski. Warsaw, 1901. Inscription of author to Rabbi Yisrael Ben Tzion Rosenbaum Av Beit Din of Vishkovo (ownership notations of “Rabbi of Vishkovo” and gloss on last page).
* Sefer Hegyonei Alef Bet, Chiddushim on Shas and Halacha. Rabbi Avraham Dover Galenzen. Warsaw, 1898. Inscription of author to Rabbi Aharon Ehrenstein. Signature of Rabbi “Binyamin Trachtman”, rabbi in USA.
Various sizes and conditions.
* Sefer Hegyonei Alef Bet, Chiddushim on Shas and Halacha. Rabbi Avraham Dover Galenzen. Warsaw, 1898. Inscription of author to Rabbi Aharon Ehrenstein. Signature of Rabbi “Binyamin Trachtman”, rabbi in USA.
Various sizes and conditions.
Category
Dedications
Catalogue
![Sefer Ish Emunim, homilies, by Rabbi Ya’akov Shaul Elishar – Yisa Bracha. Jerusalem, [1888].
Inner binding contains leaf of p](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/363_1.jpg "Sefer Ish Emunim – Inscription of Author Yisa Bracha – Signature of Ra")
![Sefer Ish Emunim, homilies, by Rabbi Ya’akov Shaul Elishar – Yisa Bracha. Jerusalem, [1888].
Inner binding contains leaf of p](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/363_2.jpg "Sefer Ish Emunim – Inscription of Author Yisa Bracha – Signature of Ra")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $250
Sold for: $350
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Ish Emunim, homilies, by Rabbi Ya’akov Shaul Elishar – Yisa Bracha. Jerusalem, [1888].
Inner binding contains leaf of printed inscription by author, filled in in handwriting [of author?] dedicated to Rabbi Yitzchak Yisrael (1809-1908, Rabbi of Rhodes and Chief Av Beit Din of Sephardic congregation of Jerusalem). Leaves of book contain several glosses in Oriental handwriting, from two writers, one possibly by recipient of book, Rabbi Yitzchak Yisrael. Leaf preceding title page contains signature of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef: “Given to me by HaTishbi Yeshiva, Pesach 1950, Ovadia Yosef”.
[3], 146 leaves. 35 cm. Good condition. Stains and tears. Some moth marks. Detached damaged binding. S. HaLevi 611.
Inner binding contains leaf of printed inscription by author, filled in in handwriting [of author?] dedicated to Rabbi Yitzchak Yisrael (1809-1908, Rabbi of Rhodes and Chief Av Beit Din of Sephardic congregation of Jerusalem). Leaves of book contain several glosses in Oriental handwriting, from two writers, one possibly by recipient of book, Rabbi Yitzchak Yisrael. Leaf preceding title page contains signature of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef: “Given to me by HaTishbi Yeshiva, Pesach 1950, Ovadia Yosef”.
[3], 146 leaves. 35 cm. Good condition. Stains and tears. Some moth marks. Detached damaged binding. S. HaLevi 611.
Category
Dedications
Catalogue
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Merkavat HaMishna, Chiddushim on the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah, with pamphlet Brachot BeCheshbon and Kontres Acharon, by Rabbi Shlomo of Chelma. Frankfurt am der Oder, [1750]. First edition.
At end of preface curly Oriental signature: “Avraham son of Rabbi Avigdor” – Rabbi Avraham Avigdor Chief Av Beit Din of Constantinople, author of "Zchor Le’Avraham". Title page contains personal inscription in his handwriting: “Kislev… and he sent me the book which he authored as well as Sefer Asarah Shulchanot…”. Additional stamps and signatures: Rabbi Avraham Ezriel; Rabbi Eliezer Eliyahu [son of Rabbi Nachum] Wallenstein and others.
Author of the book, the Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo of Chelma – Chełm (1716-1781), among famous geniuses of Poland; in 1779 passed through Turkey on his way to Eretz Israel. He was delayed in Constantinople and Izmir for a while and formed a close connection with rabbis of the area. Several months after arriving in Eretz Israel he was forced to leave; he arrived in Saloniki together with his family and began preparing his second section of his book Merkavat HaMishna for print, however he perished upon the outbreak of a plague in the city.
38, 37-49, 52-128; 18 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains and tears, minor moth marks on inner margins, several detached leaves. Lower margins cut off on border of text. Detached worn binding.
At end of preface curly Oriental signature: “Avraham son of Rabbi Avigdor” – Rabbi Avraham Avigdor Chief Av Beit Din of Constantinople, author of "Zchor Le’Avraham". Title page contains personal inscription in his handwriting: “Kislev… and he sent me the book which he authored as well as Sefer Asarah Shulchanot…”. Additional stamps and signatures: Rabbi Avraham Ezriel; Rabbi Eliezer Eliyahu [son of Rabbi Nachum] Wallenstein and others.
Author of the book, the Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo of Chelma – Chełm (1716-1781), among famous geniuses of Poland; in 1779 passed through Turkey on his way to Eretz Israel. He was delayed in Constantinople and Izmir for a while and formed a close connection with rabbis of the area. Several months after arriving in Eretz Israel he was forced to leave; he arrived in Saloniki together with his family and began preparing his second section of his book Merkavat HaMishna for print, however he perished upon the outbreak of a plague in the city.
38, 37-49, 52-128; 18 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains and tears, minor moth marks on inner margins, several detached leaves. Lower margins cut off on border of text. Detached worn binding.
Category
Dedications
Catalogue
![Sefer Mavo She’arim by Rabbi Chaim Vital. [Salonika], [1806]. Second edition. The book contains many glosses by Rabbi Ya’akov](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/365.jpg "Sefer Mavo She’arim – Salonika, 1806 – Inscriptions")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $500
Unsold
Sefer Mavo She’arim by Rabbi Chaim Vital. [Salonika], [1806]. Second edition. The book contains many glosses by Rabbi Ya’akov Tzemach, editor of the book. This edition includes additions which were not printed in the first edition (Koretz, 1783): “Drush Birkat HaLevana”, “Articles for Rosh HaShana”, “Articles for Sukkot”, “Hatavat Chalom” and more.
Ownership inscriptions, signatures and stamps: “Dedicated to G-D, for the elevation of the soul of the deceased Rabbi Nissim… Young Nissim Tuviana…” [Rabbi Nissim Tuviana, among scholars of Tunis, Av Beit Din in city of Susa] and one gloss in his handwriting; “This book was given to me as a gift to study from… by S. Eliyahu Tuviana son of Rabbi… Nissim Tuviana… Iyar 1906… Young Avraham Marciano” [Rabbi Avraham Marciano of Jerusalem- Debdou?]; “Last remaining relatives Mr. Sasson Chazan and Avraham Nachum…”.
[1], 176 leaves. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains, moth marks. Tear on title page. Restored leaf with paper.
Ownership inscriptions, signatures and stamps: “Dedicated to G-D, for the elevation of the soul of the deceased Rabbi Nissim… Young Nissim Tuviana…” [Rabbi Nissim Tuviana, among scholars of Tunis, Av Beit Din in city of Susa] and one gloss in his handwriting; “This book was given to me as a gift to study from… by S. Eliyahu Tuviana son of Rabbi… Nissim Tuviana… Iyar 1906… Young Avraham Marciano” [Rabbi Avraham Marciano of Jerusalem- Debdou?]; “Last remaining relatives Mr. Sasson Chazan and Avraham Nachum…”.
[1], 176 leaves. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains, moth marks. Tear on title page. Restored leaf with paper.
Category
Dedications
Catalogue
![Second Sha’ar [articles of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai] and third Sha’ar [articles of the Sages] of eight She’arim ["Etz Cha](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/366.jpg "Second and Third Sha’ar of \"Etz Chaim\" Book – Salonika, 1862 – Inscrip")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
Second Sha’ar [articles of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai] and third Sha’ar [articles of the Sages] of eight She’arim ["Etz Chaim"], with commentary of Pirkei Avot. By Rabbi Chaim Vital. [Salonika, 1862].
Leaf margins contain brief glosses and handwritten corrections. Ownership inscriptions: “For the worship of my Creator… Nissim Di Eliyahu Tuviana…” [Rabbi Nissim Tuviana, among scholars of Tunis, Av Beit Din of city of Susa]; “This book was given to me as a gift by… Rabbi S. Eliyahu Tuviana son of… Rabbi Nissim Tuviana on 8th of Iyar 1906 in order to study from… Young Avraham Marciano” [Rabbi Avraham Marciano of Jerusalem- Debdou?]; “I have purchased this book of articles by Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai from the virtuous scholar Rabbi Avraham Marciano, 8th of Tishrei 1932…”.
[2], 25; 69; 25 leaves. 32 cm. Good condition. Stains, tears on margins. Worn loose binding.
Leaf margins contain brief glosses and handwritten corrections. Ownership inscriptions: “For the worship of my Creator… Nissim Di Eliyahu Tuviana…” [Rabbi Nissim Tuviana, among scholars of Tunis, Av Beit Din of city of Susa]; “This book was given to me as a gift by… Rabbi S. Eliyahu Tuviana son of… Rabbi Nissim Tuviana on 8th of Iyar 1906 in order to study from… Young Avraham Marciano” [Rabbi Avraham Marciano of Jerusalem- Debdou?]; “I have purchased this book of articles by Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai from the virtuous scholar Rabbi Avraham Marciano, 8th of Tishrei 1932…”.
[2], 25; 69; 25 leaves. 32 cm. Good condition. Stains, tears on margins. Worn loose binding.
Category
Dedications
Catalogue
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $350
Including buyer's premium
1-2. Sefer Birkat Yosef on laws of blessings. Section 1: Jerusalem, (1925). Section 2: Jerusalem, (1927). Section 1 contains handwritten inscription and signature by author Rabbi Yosef Yedid HaLevi (1866-1930, among the leading scholars of Aram -Zova in Jerusalem).
3. Sefer Petach Eliyahu, homilies. First section, (1896), printed inscription in handwriting of author, Rabbi Eliyahu Yiloz, along with his signature (1860-1929, among the greatest rabbis of Tiberias, immigrated from Morocco to Tiberias at the age of 12).
3 books, various sizes and conditions.
3. Sefer Petach Eliyahu, homilies. First section, (1896), printed inscription in handwriting of author, Rabbi Eliyahu Yiloz, along with his signature (1860-1929, among the greatest rabbis of Tiberias, immigrated from Morocco to Tiberias at the age of 12).
3 books, various sizes and conditions.
Category
Dedications
Catalogue
![Sefer Mitzvat HaBitachon, in matters of Emunah and Bitachon [faith and trust], by Rabbi Shmuel Houminer [author of "Eved](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/368.jpg "Sefer Mitzvat HaBitachon – Inscription by Rabbanit Bat Sheva Kanievsky")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Mitzvat HaBitachon, in matters of Emunah and Bitachon [faith and trust], by Rabbi Shmuel Houminer [author of "Eved HaMelech"]. Jerusalem, [1999].
Leaf preceding title page contains inscription by Rabbanit Bat Sheva Kanievsky, with wishes for a complete recovery, good spirit, pleasure from children and complete repentance.
The Rabbanit Bat Sheva Kanievsky (1932-2011), eldest daughter of the Ga’on Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv. Wife of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky (introduced to him by the Chazon Ish). Thousands of women flocked to her home, seeking encouragement, advice and resource. Many were fortunate to be granted salvation through her prayers and blessings.
154 pages. 12 cm. Very good condition.
Leaf preceding title page contains inscription by Rabbanit Bat Sheva Kanievsky, with wishes for a complete recovery, good spirit, pleasure from children and complete repentance.
The Rabbanit Bat Sheva Kanievsky (1932-2011), eldest daughter of the Ga’on Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv. Wife of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky (introduced to him by the Chazon Ish). Thousands of women flocked to her home, seeking encouragement, advice and resource. Many were fortunate to be granted salvation through her prayers and blessings.
154 pages. 12 cm. Very good condition.
Category
Dedications
Catalogue
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $1,000
Unsold
Signature of author's son: "Yosef ben Rabbi Moshe Mitrani" [the handwriting was compared to his other known signatures and has been clarified as his handwriting, see attached photographs]. Additional inscriptions in various handwritings and several signatures of renowned rabbis, of the Chermon family.
Rabbi Yosef Mitrani – the Maharit (1868-1639), son of Rabbi Moshe Mitrani – the Mabit, was born in Sefad in the time of the "Beit Yosef" and was one of its leading Torah scholars. In 1601, he departed for Constantinople where he taught many disciples [Rabbi Yehoshua Banabashti, author of "Sde Yehoshua" on the Yerushalmi, his brother Rabbi Chaim Banabashti, author of "Knesset HaGedola", Rabbi Aharon Lapfa, Rabbi Chaim Abulafia etc.] and after 20 years he was appointed head of Constantinople rabbis. His famous book, Maharit responsa (Maharimat) was printed by his sons after his death. Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz and Rabbi Ya'akov Emden write that "he was the greatest of the later poskim and an outstanding Torah authority" (see Kreiti U'Pleiti, Siman 110, Kuntress Beit H'Sefeikot; She'elat Ya'avetz responsa, Yoreh Deah, Siman 142).
C. 27 cm. fair condition, moth and wear damage professionally restored.
Rabbi Yosef Mitrani – the Maharit (1868-1639), son of Rabbi Moshe Mitrani – the Mabit, was born in Sefad in the time of the "Beit Yosef" and was one of its leading Torah scholars. In 1601, he departed for Constantinople where he taught many disciples [Rabbi Yehoshua Banabashti, author of "Sde Yehoshua" on the Yerushalmi, his brother Rabbi Chaim Banabashti, author of "Knesset HaGedola", Rabbi Aharon Lapfa, Rabbi Chaim Abulafia etc.] and after 20 years he was appointed head of Constantinople rabbis. His famous book, Maharit responsa (Maharimat) was printed by his sons after his death. Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz and Rabbi Ya'akov Emden write that "he was the greatest of the later poskim and an outstanding Torah authority" (see Kreiti U'Pleiti, Siman 110, Kuntress Beit H'Sefeikot; She'elat Ya'avetz responsa, Yoreh Deah, Siman 142).
C. 27 cm. fair condition, moth and wear damage professionally restored.
Category
Signatures
Catalogue
![Sefer Masat Binyamin, responsa, by Rabbi Binyamin Aharon Solnik. Metz, [1776].
Signature on title page of book: “Tzvi Hirsch](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/370.jpg "Sefer Masat Binyamin – Metz, 1776 – Signature of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Cha")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Masat Binyamin, responsa, by Rabbi Binyamin Aharon Solnik. Metz, [1776].
Signature on title page of book: “Tzvi Hirsch Heller” – Signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Heller (1776-1835, Encyclopedia of Scholars of Galicia, II, 665-671) known as “Rabbi Hirsch Charif” after his genius and acuteness [Charif]. Rabbi in Brigidau, Galicia and later on famous Rosh Yeshiva in Brody. Was forced to flee the city due to an informing; arrived in Hungary and served in the rabbinate of communities of Bonyhad, Ungvar and Oven-Yashan. Was rabbi of great disciples, including Rebbe Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch of Liska and the Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried author of "Kitzur Shulchan Aruch". Author of "Chiddushei Tiv Gittin" and additional compositions.
[3], 91 leaves. 18 cm. Good condition, stains. Ownership notations and stamps. Left-upper corner of title page cut off.
Signature on title page of book: “Tzvi Hirsch Heller” – Signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Heller (1776-1835, Encyclopedia of Scholars of Galicia, II, 665-671) known as “Rabbi Hirsch Charif” after his genius and acuteness [Charif]. Rabbi in Brigidau, Galicia and later on famous Rosh Yeshiva in Brody. Was forced to flee the city due to an informing; arrived in Hungary and served in the rabbinate of communities of Bonyhad, Ungvar and Oven-Yashan. Was rabbi of great disciples, including Rebbe Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch of Liska and the Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried author of "Kitzur Shulchan Aruch". Author of "Chiddushei Tiv Gittin" and additional compositions.
[3], 91 leaves. 18 cm. Good condition, stains. Ownership notations and stamps. Left-upper corner of title page cut off.
Category
Signatures
Catalogue
![Chiddushei Rabbeinu Aharon HaLevi on Tractate Ketubot. Prague, [1722]. First edition.
Handwritten signatures of rabbi “Moshe](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/371.jpg "Chiddushei Rabbeinu Aharon HaLevi, Ketubot – Signature of Rabbi Moshe")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Unsold
Chiddushei Rabbeinu Aharon HaLevi on Tractate Ketubot. Prague, [1722]. First edition.
Handwritten signatures of rabbi “Moshe Margaliot of Hague” and his son “Eizik son of Rabbi Moshe Margaliot of Hague” – The Ga’on Rabbi Moshe Segal Margaliot of Hague (passed away in Tishrei 1817, Otzar HaRabbanim 14935/1), prominent rabbi of Bezalel Rensburg, who cites saying in his name throughout his books and refers to him as “Aluf Ne’urai” [champion of my youth]. Served as Av Beit Din of Petshoi and afterwards served for approximately forty years as rabbi of the city of Carlsberg. Known as “Rabbi Moshe Mochi’ach” [preacher] as he rode a horse while wearing a Tallit and Tefillin and would ride from town to town, preaching to the nation to grow in Torah and reverence of G-D and teaching them Jewish law. For additional information related to him see attached material.
59 leaves. 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and tiny moth holes. Detached leaves and worn binding.
Handwritten signatures of rabbi “Moshe Margaliot of Hague” and his son “Eizik son of Rabbi Moshe Margaliot of Hague” – The Ga’on Rabbi Moshe Segal Margaliot of Hague (passed away in Tishrei 1817, Otzar HaRabbanim 14935/1), prominent rabbi of Bezalel Rensburg, who cites saying in his name throughout his books and refers to him as “Aluf Ne’urai” [champion of my youth]. Served as Av Beit Din of Petshoi and afterwards served for approximately forty years as rabbi of the city of Carlsberg. Known as “Rabbi Moshe Mochi’ach” [preacher] as he rode a horse while wearing a Tallit and Tefillin and would ride from town to town, preaching to the nation to grow in Torah and reverence of G-D and teaching them Jewish law. For additional information related to him see attached material.
59 leaves. 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and tiny moth holes. Detached leaves and worn binding.
Category
Signatures
Catalogue
![Sefer Tzuk Ha’Itim, events from the 1648-1649 Khmelnytsky Uprising, [Rabbi Meir Son of Shmuel of Szczebrzeszyn [Shebreshin].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/372_1.jpg "Sefer Tzuk Ha’Itim – Venice, 1656 – Forged Author / Sefer Shema Shlomo")
![Sefer Tzuk Ha’Itim, events from the 1648-1649 Khmelnytsky Uprising, [Rabbi Meir Son of Shmuel of Szczebrzeszyn [Shebreshin].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/372_2.jpg "Sefer Tzuk Ha’Itim – Venice, 1656 – Forged Author / Sefer Shema Shlomo")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $3,500
Unsold
Sefer Tzuk Ha’Itim, events from the 1648-1649 Khmelnytsky Uprising, [Rabbi Meir Son of Shmuel of Szczebrzeszyn [Shebreshin]. Venice, [1656].
Sefer Tzuk Ha’Itim is the first chronicle printed on the 1648-1649 Khmelnytsky Uprising. As stated on title page of first edition (Krakow, 1650), the author is Rabbi Meir of Szczebrzeszyn [Shebreshin]. The name of the authentic author appears also in the second edition which was printed two years later in Saloniki in 1652. However, in this third edition, the title page lists “The author is the Torah giant… Yehoshua son of the righteous Ga’on… Rabbi David of Lvov”. Beginning of book and preface remain in original form; forgery appears only with replacement of the name of Rabbi Yehoshua of Lvov where name of author is mentioned. As well, changes were made to beginning words of rhymes of the book in order that they correspond to acrostic of name of Rabbi Yehoshua instead of to name of Rabbi Meir –authentic author [see attached material].
11 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains, moth marks and several tears.
Bound with: Sefer Shema Shlomo, on Sefer Bereshit and Shmot, sermons “which I have delivered in Izmir… large city of Torah scholars”, by Rabbi Shlomo Algazi. Izmir, [1659].
Title page of book contains curly Oriental signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Chaim Palagi – The Chabif (1788-1868). Rabbi of Izmir and among famous geniuses of his generation. Composed ninety five books in Halacha, Chiddushim and Musar.
94 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Moth marks.
Bound together with Yesod Teshuva, methods of repentance for sinners, with will of Rabbi Yehuda HaChasid. Rabbi Yitzchak son of Moshe Elis. Venice, [1718].
14 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and tears. Ancient leather binding, damaged closure lacing.
Sefer Tzuk Ha’Itim is the first chronicle printed on the 1648-1649 Khmelnytsky Uprising. As stated on title page of first edition (Krakow, 1650), the author is Rabbi Meir of Szczebrzeszyn [Shebreshin]. The name of the authentic author appears also in the second edition which was printed two years later in Saloniki in 1652. However, in this third edition, the title page lists “The author is the Torah giant… Yehoshua son of the righteous Ga’on… Rabbi David of Lvov”. Beginning of book and preface remain in original form; forgery appears only with replacement of the name of Rabbi Yehoshua of Lvov where name of author is mentioned. As well, changes were made to beginning words of rhymes of the book in order that they correspond to acrostic of name of Rabbi Yehoshua instead of to name of Rabbi Meir –authentic author [see attached material].
11 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains, moth marks and several tears.
Bound with: Sefer Shema Shlomo, on Sefer Bereshit and Shmot, sermons “which I have delivered in Izmir… large city of Torah scholars”, by Rabbi Shlomo Algazi. Izmir, [1659].
Title page of book contains curly Oriental signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Chaim Palagi – The Chabif (1788-1868). Rabbi of Izmir and among famous geniuses of his generation. Composed ninety five books in Halacha, Chiddushim and Musar.
94 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Moth marks.
Bound together with Yesod Teshuva, methods of repentance for sinners, with will of Rabbi Yehuda HaChasid. Rabbi Yitzchak son of Moshe Elis. Venice, [1718].
14 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and tears. Ancient leather binding, damaged closure lacing.
Category
Signatures
Catalogue