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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $300
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Pitchu Li Sha’arei Tzedek – Shiviti HaShem LeNegdi Tamid. Large handwritten leaf to hang in synagogue. [Jerusalem], [1938].
On margins of leaf colophon by scribe, with inscription for elevation of soul of Rabbi Shaul Katzin, among rabbis of Aleppo and Jerusalem.
Leaf inside 53x38 cm frame. Good-fair condition, stains and tears – not examined outside of frame.
On margins of leaf colophon by scribe, with inscription for elevation of soul of Rabbi Shaul Katzin, among rabbis of Aleppo and Jerusalem.
Leaf inside 53x38 cm frame. Good-fair condition, stains and tears – not examined outside of frame.
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Aleppian Jewry (Aram Zova) – Manuscripts and Glosses, Books and Letters
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $250
Sold for: $400
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Sha'ar HaGilgulim, the eighth section of Torat HaAri from his disciple Rabbi Chaim Vital. Jerusalem, [1863]. (S. HaLevi 89).
Owner's signature on title page: "This book is for all whom I will to study… Shaul Katzin…". Rabbi Shaul [Ma'atuk] Katzin (1864-1917), a Torah scholar and mekubal, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1891, served as Shliach Tzibbur by Rabbi HaSadeh in the “Rehovot HaNahar” Yeshiva. [See: L'Kdoshim Asher BaAretz, pp. 165-166].
The book sheets have four short glosses in his handwriting (in pencil). Stamps of the Rehovot HaNahar Mekubalim Yeshiva.
78 Seventy-eight leaves. 21.5 cm. Good condition, few stains. Original leather binding.
Owner's signature on title page: "This book is for all whom I will to study… Shaul Katzin…". Rabbi Shaul [Ma'atuk] Katzin (1864-1917), a Torah scholar and mekubal, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1891, served as Shliach Tzibbur by Rabbi HaSadeh in the “Rehovot HaNahar” Yeshiva. [See: L'Kdoshim Asher BaAretz, pp. 165-166].
The book sheets have four short glosses in his handwriting (in pencil). Stamps of the Rehovot HaNahar Mekubalim Yeshiva.
78 Seventy-eight leaves. 21.5 cm. Good condition, few stains. Original leather binding.
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Aleppian Jewry (Aram Zova) – Manuscripts and Glosses, Books and Letters
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Sefer Kehillat Moshe, various matters in alphabetical order, Rabbi Moshe Sithon. Aleppo, 1873. Title page contains 3-line inscription in Oriental handwriting “Gift… may it be read by him and his offspring from now on, forever”.
The author, Rabbi Moshe Sithon (1797-1878), among greatest scholars of Aleppo, signed upon approbation of books of scholars of Aleppo: “Nochach HaShulchan” by Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Leveton and “Hadar Ezer” by Rabbi Yitzchak Sherim. Was very active in rescuing Jews of Damascus from blood libel which took place in 1840. His epitaph states “among remaining scholars of the Great Assembly… exceptional rabbi”. In this book, under the entry “synagogue” (leaves 151-154) the author relates details pertaining to the ancient synagogue of Aleppo, where memorial stones as well as an inscription from period of the SecondTemple were found.
[2], 85, 81-322 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains and slight wear. Original damaged binding.
The author, Rabbi Moshe Sithon (1797-1878), among greatest scholars of Aleppo, signed upon approbation of books of scholars of Aleppo: “Nochach HaShulchan” by Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Leveton and “Hadar Ezer” by Rabbi Yitzchak Sherim. Was very active in rescuing Jews of Damascus from blood libel which took place in 1840. His epitaph states “among remaining scholars of the Great Assembly… exceptional rabbi”. In this book, under the entry “synagogue” (leaves 151-154) the author relates details pertaining to the ancient synagogue of Aleppo, where memorial stones as well as an inscription from period of the SecondTemple were found.
[2], 85, 81-322 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains and slight wear. Original damaged binding.
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Aleppian Jewry (Aram Zova) – Manuscripts and Glosses, Books and Letters
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $200
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Sefer Derech HaChaim, polemic in opposition of Christianity, by Rabbi Raphael Kassin. Constantinople, [1848].
Inscription in handwriting of author: “From me, the author… Raphael Kassin” [name of recipient of book erased]. Additional ownership signature “Young Moshe Chai Binyamin Eliezer… Nissim Mali’ach”.
Interesting polemic book, written in form of argument between several characters: ‘Ya’akov the Jew’, ‘Matthew the Christian’ and ‘Abed al Nabi’. The author, Rabbi Raphael Kassin, originally wrote a longer composition named ‘Derech Emet’ as a response to the book “Netivot Olam” by the English-Christian missionary Alexander McCall, which was printed in Hebrew in 1839. The composition was not printed due to fear of a negative reaction by the “monarchy”; therefore he printed this book which serves as preface to his main book, thereby attempting to ascertain “whether he will be granted permission by the monarchy to publish the book Derech Emet…”. Eventually, the book ‘Derech Emet’ was not printed.
The Ga’on Rabbi Raphael Kassin (passed away in 1871), among scholars of Aleppo and from well-known rabbinical Kassin family. Served as chief rabbi (Chacham Bashi) of Jews of Babylon for several years, however, left this position due to local opposition to his appointment. Authored additional compositions, the following of which were printed: Sefer ‘Likutei Amarim’ – also a polemic book in opposition of Christianity (Hebrew with Ladino translation, Izmir 1855), and Sefer ‘Tokpo Shel Raphael’ (Jerusalem 1979). For additional information about him see: L’Kdoshim Asher BeAram Zova, p. 165.
[6], 2- 61 leaves. 20 cm. Stains, moth marks. Original (worn and loose) binding.
Inscription in handwriting of author: “From me, the author… Raphael Kassin” [name of recipient of book erased]. Additional ownership signature “Young Moshe Chai Binyamin Eliezer… Nissim Mali’ach”.
Interesting polemic book, written in form of argument between several characters: ‘Ya’akov the Jew’, ‘Matthew the Christian’ and ‘Abed al Nabi’. The author, Rabbi Raphael Kassin, originally wrote a longer composition named ‘Derech Emet’ as a response to the book “Netivot Olam” by the English-Christian missionary Alexander McCall, which was printed in Hebrew in 1839. The composition was not printed due to fear of a negative reaction by the “monarchy”; therefore he printed this book which serves as preface to his main book, thereby attempting to ascertain “whether he will be granted permission by the monarchy to publish the book Derech Emet…”. Eventually, the book ‘Derech Emet’ was not printed.
The Ga’on Rabbi Raphael Kassin (passed away in 1871), among scholars of Aleppo and from well-known rabbinical Kassin family. Served as chief rabbi (Chacham Bashi) of Jews of Babylon for several years, however, left this position due to local opposition to his appointment. Authored additional compositions, the following of which were printed: Sefer ‘Likutei Amarim’ – also a polemic book in opposition of Christianity (Hebrew with Ladino translation, Izmir 1855), and Sefer ‘Tokpo Shel Raphael’ (Jerusalem 1979). For additional information about him see: L’Kdoshim Asher BeAram Zova, p. 165.
[6], 2- 61 leaves. 20 cm. Stains, moth marks. Original (worn and loose) binding.
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Aleppian Jewry (Aram Zova) – Manuscripts and Glosses, Books and Letters
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $2,375
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Four Chumashim (Bereshit, Shemot, Bamidbar, Devarim) with translations and commentaries of Rashi, Ramban, Ibn Ezra and more. Edition of Rabbi Shlomo Netter. Wien, 1859. Illustrated title pages in gold ink.
Signatures by scholars of Aleppo: Rabbi Eliyahu HaKohen Dweck, Rabbi Chaim Shaul HaKohen Dweck (including many of his stamps), Rabbi Chaim Nevaso and Rabbi Yitzchak son-in-law of Rabbi Menashe Sathon. Several glosses in Oriental handwriting.
HaRav HaSadeh – The Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Shaul Chaim HaKohen Dweck (1858-1933) born in Aleppo to his father Rabbi Eliyahu, among scholars of city (passed away in 1903 in Jerusalem). At a young age began studying Kabbalah with greatest Kabbalists of Aleppo and corresponded in Kabbalah with scholars of “Beit El” in Jerusalem. In 1890 immigrated to Jerusalem and studied by leading Kabbalists, scholars of “Beit El”. In 1896 established “Yeshiva of Kabbalists – Rechovot HaNahar”. Was considered leading Kabbalist of Jerusalem; held in great esteem by Ashkenazi Kabbalists from Europe and Jerusalem as well. His only son, the Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Eliyahu HaKohen Dweck (passed away in 1949) succeeded his father in the leadership of Yeshivat “Rechovot HaNahar” and his epitaph states “genius in wisdom of Kabbalah”.
Four volumes, approx. 26.5 cm. Good-fair condition, moth damage. Volume of Bereshit missing title page. Slightly worn semi-leather bindings.
Signatures by scholars of Aleppo: Rabbi Eliyahu HaKohen Dweck, Rabbi Chaim Shaul HaKohen Dweck (including many of his stamps), Rabbi Chaim Nevaso and Rabbi Yitzchak son-in-law of Rabbi Menashe Sathon. Several glosses in Oriental handwriting.
HaRav HaSadeh – The Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Shaul Chaim HaKohen Dweck (1858-1933) born in Aleppo to his father Rabbi Eliyahu, among scholars of city (passed away in 1903 in Jerusalem). At a young age began studying Kabbalah with greatest Kabbalists of Aleppo and corresponded in Kabbalah with scholars of “Beit El” in Jerusalem. In 1890 immigrated to Jerusalem and studied by leading Kabbalists, scholars of “Beit El”. In 1896 established “Yeshiva of Kabbalists – Rechovot HaNahar”. Was considered leading Kabbalist of Jerusalem; held in great esteem by Ashkenazi Kabbalists from Europe and Jerusalem as well. His only son, the Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Eliyahu HaKohen Dweck (passed away in 1949) succeeded his father in the leadership of Yeshivat “Rechovot HaNahar” and his epitaph states “genius in wisdom of Kabbalah”.
Four volumes, approx. 26.5 cm. Good-fair condition, moth damage. Volume of Bereshit missing title page. Slightly worn semi-leather bindings.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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* Amudei Golah – Smak. Rabbeinu Yitzchak of Corbeil. Liadi, [1805]. Approbation of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi. (Partially on bluish paper). Dedication to "To the great… Yosef David Dovich HaCohen". Stamps of Rabbi Shabtai Buchbut Rabbi of Beirut.
*Chok L'Yisrael, Devarim. Livorno. [C. 1860]. Stamps of Rabbi Refael Kasabi Rabbi in Beirut.
* Ein Ya'akov, Part 1. Lvov. [1860]. Signature of Rabbi Avraham Refael Abadi.
* Bina L'Itim. Parts 1-2. Rabbi Azarya Figo. Lvov, 1867. Dedication "To the Yagdil Torah Yeshiva of Damascus Jews in Jerusalem, dedicated by the brothers Aharon Hasson and Yechezkel Hasson…".
* Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, with Ba'er Heitev and Pitchei Teshuva. Vilna, 1875. Signatures: "Avraham Abed El Wachid Chakim", "Avraham Chakim", "Yitzchak Abed El Wachid". "And I have taken it from the heirs Yitzchak Dayan".
* Mitzchaf Shemirat Shabbat, Chafat El Sabat. Rabbi David Moshe Sithon. Jerusalem, 19219. Author's handwritten dedication.
* Pri LaTzaddik. Rabbi Shaul Katzin. Jerusalem, [1938]. Handwritten dedication by publisher Rabbi Shlomo Katzin. Stamps of the Badatz HaEda HaChalabit in Jerusalem.
* Am Mordechai, homiletics. Rabbi Mordechai Azran. Jerusalem, 1933. Author's handwritten dedication. Stamps of "Yagdil Torah Yeshiva of Damascus Jews in Jerusalem".
8 books, varied size and condition.
*Chok L'Yisrael, Devarim. Livorno. [C. 1860]. Stamps of Rabbi Refael Kasabi Rabbi in Beirut.
* Ein Ya'akov, Part 1. Lvov. [1860]. Signature of Rabbi Avraham Refael Abadi.
* Bina L'Itim. Parts 1-2. Rabbi Azarya Figo. Lvov, 1867. Dedication "To the Yagdil Torah Yeshiva of Damascus Jews in Jerusalem, dedicated by the brothers Aharon Hasson and Yechezkel Hasson…".
* Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, with Ba'er Heitev and Pitchei Teshuva. Vilna, 1875. Signatures: "Avraham Abed El Wachid Chakim", "Avraham Chakim", "Yitzchak Abed El Wachid". "And I have taken it from the heirs Yitzchak Dayan".
* Mitzchaf Shemirat Shabbat, Chafat El Sabat. Rabbi David Moshe Sithon. Jerusalem, 19219. Author's handwritten dedication.
* Pri LaTzaddik. Rabbi Shaul Katzin. Jerusalem, [1938]. Handwritten dedication by publisher Rabbi Shlomo Katzin. Stamps of the Badatz HaEda HaChalabit in Jerusalem.
* Am Mordechai, homiletics. Rabbi Mordechai Azran. Jerusalem, 1933. Author's handwritten dedication. Stamps of "Yagdil Torah Yeshiva of Damascus Jews in Jerusalem".
8 books, varied size and condition.
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Aleppian Jewry (Aram Zova) – Manuscripts and Glosses, Books and Letters
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $300
Including buyer's premium
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Eight books, various sizes and conditions.
Eight books, various sizes and conditions.
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