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![Pitchu Li Sha’arei Tzedek – Shiviti HaShem LeNegdi Tamid. Large handwritten leaf to hang in synagogue. [Jerusalem], [1938].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/270.jpg "Shiviti and “Brich Shmei” – Large Handwritten Leaf – Aleppo Congregati")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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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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![Sha'ar HaGilgulim, the eighth section of Torat HaAri from his disciple Rabbi Chaim Vital. Jerusalem, [1863]. (S. HaLevi 89).](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/271.jpg "Sha'ar HaGilgulim – Jerusalem 1863 – Signature and Glosses of Rabbi Sh")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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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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![Sefer Derech HaChaim, polemic in opposition of Christianity, by Rabbi Raphael Kassin. Constantinople, [1848].
Inscription in](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/273.jpg "Sefer Derech HaChaim – Polemic in Opposition of Christianity – Inscrip")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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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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Aleppian Jewry (Aram Zova) – Manuscripts and Glosses, Books and Letters
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![* Amudei Golah – Smak. Rabbeinu Yitzchak of Corbeil. Liadi, [1805]. Approbation of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi. (Partially](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/275.jpg "Collection of Books with Signatures and Dedications – Aleppo and Beiru")
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
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Sold for: $300
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Eight books, various sizes and conditions.
Eight books, various sizes and conditions.
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![Tur Choshen Mishpat, with Beit Yosef. [Sabbioneta, 1559]. [Printing press of Tuvia son of Eliezer Pu’ah]. First edition with](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/359.jpg "Tur Choshen Mishpat – First Edition with Beit Yosef – Glosses")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Tur Choshen Mishpat, with Beit Yosef. [Sabbioneta, 1559]. [Printing press of Tuvia son of Eliezer Pu’ah]. First edition with commentary of Beit Yosef.
Glosses by several writers in Oriental handwriting. One gloss signed: “I, the writer”. [Some glosses cut off and some damaged by moth marks].
Incomplete copy. Contains leaves: 4-35, 37-176 (of 332 leaves). 35 cm. Fair condition, tears, moth marks and detached leaves (some leaves in good condition). Worn binding.
Glosses by several writers in Oriental handwriting. One gloss signed: “I, the writer”. [Some glosses cut off and some damaged by moth marks].
Incomplete copy. Contains leaves: 4-35, 37-176 (of 332 leaves). 35 cm. Fair condition, tears, moth marks and detached leaves (some leaves in good condition). Worn binding.
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![Mishneh Torah by the Rambam, section 1 [Mada-Zemanim], with Kesef Mishneh commentary by Rabbi Yosef Karo.
Incomplete copy. A](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/360.jpg "Mishneh Torah L’Rambam – Venice, 1574 – Glosses")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Mishneh Torah by the Rambam, section 1 [Mada-Zemanim], with Kesef Mishneh commentary by Rabbi Yosef Karo.
Incomplete copy. Ancient glosses [some cut off] in Oriental and Italian writing, from several writers. Calligraphic signatures: “Moshe Almosnino” and “Chaim Moshe Almosnino” [Almosnino family, well-known rabbinical family. Most famous son, Rabbi Moshe Almosnino, was among rabbis of Thessaloniki].
Incomplete copy, missing title page and some index leaves at beginning of book; missing leaves in middle and at end. Originally: [22], 316 leaves. Contains leaves: [6], 1-78, 97-229, {1} 231-257, 260-295, 298-308. [Leaves 291-295 bound out of order]. Missing leaves replaced with photocopy. 28 cm. Condition of leaves varies, many leaves in good condition. Stains, wear and moth damage. Worn binding.
Incomplete copy. Ancient glosses [some cut off] in Oriental and Italian writing, from several writers. Calligraphic signatures: “Moshe Almosnino” and “Chaim Moshe Almosnino” [Almosnino family, well-known rabbinical family. Most famous son, Rabbi Moshe Almosnino, was among rabbis of Thessaloniki].
Incomplete copy, missing title page and some index leaves at beginning of book; missing leaves in middle and at end. Originally: [22], 316 leaves. Contains leaves: [6], 1-78, 97-229, {1} 231-257, 260-295, 298-308. [Leaves 291-295 bound out of order]. Missing leaves replaced with photocopy. 28 cm. Condition of leaves varies, many leaves in good condition. Stains, wear and moth damage. Worn binding.
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![Rambam’s Mishneh Torah, sections one, three and four [three volumes of four-volume set]. Amsterdam, [1702-1703]. Emanuel Atia](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/361_1.jpg "Mishneh Torah L’HaRambam – Amsterdam, 1702 – Glosses by Rabbi Chaim Vo")
![Rambam’s Mishneh Torah, sections one, three and four [three volumes of four-volume set]. Amsterdam, [1702-1703]. Emanuel Atia](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/361_2.jpg "Mishneh Torah L’HaRambam – Amsterdam, 1702 – Glosses by Rabbi Chaim Vo")
![Rambam’s Mishneh Torah, sections one, three and four [three volumes of four-volume set]. Amsterdam, [1702-1703]. Emanuel Atia](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/361_3.jpg "Mishneh Torah L’HaRambam – Amsterdam, 1702 – Glosses by Rabbi Chaim Vo")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Rambam’s Mishneh Torah, sections one, three and four [three volumes of four-volume set]. Amsterdam, [1702-1703]. Emanuel Atiash Printing Press. Most extensively proofread edition of books by the Rambam, prototype edition for majority of following editions.
Two title pages for first section; first illustrated. First and third sections contain illustration plates demonstrating laws of blessing on new moon, Shabbat, Sukkah and crossbreeding.
The three volumes contain many dozens of glosses [some faded] in Italian handwriting. The writer mentions his Chiddushim [“study my Chiddushim”, “In my Chiddushim I have written at great length”]. On margins of first title page, handwritten notation: “Chaim Volterra”, this possibly refers to Rabbi Chaim Volterra, among prominent rabbis of Italy who served in the rabbinate of Ancona, Senigallia, Finale and Venice during the mid 18th century [for additional information about him see “Sinai” 25, pp. 77-78 and approbation to book “Nahar Shalom” by Rabbi Shabtai Ventura]. It is possible that he is the writer of these glosses. [At end of section four, Italian notations of Volterra family members].
Section 1 (Mada-Zemanim): [9] leaves, [2] illustration plates; 327, [4] leaves. Section 3: (Hafla’ah-Taharah): [2] leaves, [1] illustration plate; 368, [9] leaves. Section 4: (Nezikin-Shoftim): [1], 309, [13] leaves. Generally in good condition, stains and wear. Two volumes contain antique [worn] leather bindings.
Two title pages for first section; first illustrated. First and third sections contain illustration plates demonstrating laws of blessing on new moon, Shabbat, Sukkah and crossbreeding.
The three volumes contain many dozens of glosses [some faded] in Italian handwriting. The writer mentions his Chiddushim [“study my Chiddushim”, “In my Chiddushim I have written at great length”]. On margins of first title page, handwritten notation: “Chaim Volterra”, this possibly refers to Rabbi Chaim Volterra, among prominent rabbis of Italy who served in the rabbinate of Ancona, Senigallia, Finale and Venice during the mid 18th century [for additional information about him see “Sinai” 25, pp. 77-78 and approbation to book “Nahar Shalom” by Rabbi Shabtai Ventura]. It is possible that he is the writer of these glosses. [At end of section four, Italian notations of Volterra family members].
Section 1 (Mada-Zemanim): [9] leaves, [2] illustration plates; 327, [4] leaves. Section 3: (Hafla’ah-Taharah): [2] leaves, [1] illustration plate; 368, [9] leaves. Section 4: (Nezikin-Shoftim): [1], 309, [13] leaves. Generally in good condition, stains and wear. Two volumes contain antique [worn] leather bindings.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Tur Yoreh De’ah, Berlin, (1702). Printing press of Zev Wolf son of Rabbi Zalman Mirlesh. Dozens of brief and lengthy glosses by several writers. First writer uses Ashkenazi handwriting from period of printing [early 18th century]; majority of his glosses contain explanations beginning with: commentary, or version revisions beginning with: it should be explained; it appears to me.
Erudite glosses in additional handwriting [typical of early 19th century], as well as glosses in Hebrew and German in third handwriting [typical of early 20th century].
301, [8] leaves. 33 cm. Fair condition, wear and tear. Worn binding.
Erudite glosses in additional handwriting [typical of early 19th century], as well as glosses in Hebrew and German in third handwriting [typical of early 20th century].
301, [8] leaves. 33 cm. Fair condition, wear and tear. Worn binding.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Rabbi Yitzchak Frances, Signature Rabbi Chaim Nissim Abulafia
Sefer Knesset HaGedolah, Yoreh De’ah, by Rabbi Chaim Benvenisti. Constantinople, [1711]. First edition.
Title page of book contains ownership signature: “Acquisition for worship of my Creator, 1723, I, Yitzchak son of Rabbi Moshe Frances”. Many glosses in his handwriting upon title page, inner leaves of binding and sheets of book, some of which are signed in initials “Amitz” [=Amar [said] Yitzchak]. On leaf preceding title page copy of response pertaining to law of cheese production, sent by Rabbi Shlomo Amarelyev to Larissa. Leaf of back binding contains response by Rabbi Yitzchak Frances, signed “in my humble opinion it appears, Yitzchak, 15 Sivan, 1733”.
More recent ownership notations: “I was granted this…” [apparently, Rabbi Chaim Nissim Abulafia, 1774-1861, among greatest Torah scholars of Tiberias, Jerusalem and Eretz Yisrael. From 1855 served as chief rabbi of Jerusalem]. Ownership notation “in honor of prominent philanthropist… Meir Lisbona”.
Rabbi Yitzchak Frances, among scholars of Thessaloniki, served as chief rabbi in city of Larissa. Passed away before 1743 and in his well-known book “Pnei Yitzchak”, printed in Thessaloniki in 1743 he is referred to by term used for deceased “of blessed memory”. Approximately one hundred years preceding him, there was another Torah scholar in Thessaloniki by the name of Rabbi Yitzchak Frances who passed away in 1655 or 1672 who was a disciple of Rabbi Yitzchak Barki and of Rabbi Chaim Shabtai.
In the book Sha’arei Knesset HaGedolah (Jerusalem, 2006), glosses of Rabbi “Yitzchak son of Rabbi Moshe Frances” were printed from the manuscript in “Knesset HaGedolah” Choshen Mishpat (which were printed upon sheets of 1658 Izmir edition, a copy obtained from the estate of Rabbi Eliyahu Shlomo Kaviya Zitoni Av Beit Din of Beirut). In article by editors, they tend to ascribe the glosses to the senior Rabbi Yitzchak Frances [see attached material], however according to this book (printed in 1711), and the date accompanying the signature, it has been ascertained that Rabbi Yitzchak son of Moshe Frances is the second Rabbi Yitzchak Frances Av Beit Din of Larissa author of “Pnei Yitzchak” who lived in the first half of the 18th century.
[2], 206 leaves. 40.5 cm. Wide margins, fair condition, extensive wear and moth damage, majority of glosses complete. Antique leather binding, worn and damaged.
Sefer Knesset HaGedolah, Yoreh De’ah, by Rabbi Chaim Benvenisti. Constantinople, [1711]. First edition.
Title page of book contains ownership signature: “Acquisition for worship of my Creator, 1723, I, Yitzchak son of Rabbi Moshe Frances”. Many glosses in his handwriting upon title page, inner leaves of binding and sheets of book, some of which are signed in initials “Amitz” [=Amar [said] Yitzchak]. On leaf preceding title page copy of response pertaining to law of cheese production, sent by Rabbi Shlomo Amarelyev to Larissa. Leaf of back binding contains response by Rabbi Yitzchak Frances, signed “in my humble opinion it appears, Yitzchak, 15 Sivan, 1733”.
More recent ownership notations: “I was granted this…” [apparently, Rabbi Chaim Nissim Abulafia, 1774-1861, among greatest Torah scholars of Tiberias, Jerusalem and Eretz Yisrael. From 1855 served as chief rabbi of Jerusalem]. Ownership notation “in honor of prominent philanthropist… Meir Lisbona”.
Rabbi Yitzchak Frances, among scholars of Thessaloniki, served as chief rabbi in city of Larissa. Passed away before 1743 and in his well-known book “Pnei Yitzchak”, printed in Thessaloniki in 1743 he is referred to by term used for deceased “of blessed memory”. Approximately one hundred years preceding him, there was another Torah scholar in Thessaloniki by the name of Rabbi Yitzchak Frances who passed away in 1655 or 1672 who was a disciple of Rabbi Yitzchak Barki and of Rabbi Chaim Shabtai.
In the book Sha’arei Knesset HaGedolah (Jerusalem, 2006), glosses of Rabbi “Yitzchak son of Rabbi Moshe Frances” were printed from the manuscript in “Knesset HaGedolah” Choshen Mishpat (which were printed upon sheets of 1658 Izmir edition, a copy obtained from the estate of Rabbi Eliyahu Shlomo Kaviya Zitoni Av Beit Din of Beirut). In article by editors, they tend to ascribe the glosses to the senior Rabbi Yitzchak Frances [see attached material], however according to this book (printed in 1711), and the date accompanying the signature, it has been ascertained that Rabbi Yitzchak son of Moshe Frances is the second Rabbi Yitzchak Frances Av Beit Din of Larissa author of “Pnei Yitzchak” who lived in the first half of the 18th century.
[2], 206 leaves. 40.5 cm. Wide margins, fair condition, extensive wear and moth damage, majority of glosses complete. Antique leather binding, worn and damaged.
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