Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
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* Sefer Tevu’ot Ha’aretz (section two of Sefer Divrei Yosef). Bound with books: “Totzaot Ha’aretz” and “Ma’aseh Ha’aretz”. Scientific and Halachic study of Eretz Yisrael. Jerusalem, 1845.
* Sefer Divrei Yosef (section three and four), Pri Tevu’ah, Pardes, responsa, commentaries and various matters on wisdom suitable for everybody. Corrections and additions to book Tevu’ot Ha’aretz published in 1845. Jerusalem, (1861). Illustrations on leaf 7.
* Sefer Divrei Yosef (section three and four). Jerusalem, 1862.
The Kabbalist rabbi and researcher, the Ga’on Rabbi Yosef Schwartz, born in Germany in 1805, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1833 and passed away in 1865. Until today his books serve as fundamental basis for many discussions regarding matters pertaining to Eretz Yisrael both in the Torah-Halachic realm and in the scientific-historical research realm.
It seems that all three volumes are from one source. Volume one: glosses and handwriting on additional leaves bound at end. Third volume contains inscription from 1866 to Rabbi Bernis from Paris, son of Rabbi Yitzchak Breines of Hamburg, signed by “…Yosef son of Rabbi Avraham Asher”. Additional notation of personal inscription: “Gift from friend Rabbi and Av Beit Din of Carlsburg”.
Three volumes – [2], 156, [3]; 52 leaves; [7], 247, [1] leaves; [4], 170, [1] leaves. Approx. 15.5 cm. Quality paper, good-very good condition. New elegant bindings.
S. HaLevi: 31, 58, 62.
* Sefer Divrei Yosef (section three and four), Pri Tevu’ah, Pardes, responsa, commentaries and various matters on wisdom suitable for everybody. Corrections and additions to book Tevu’ot Ha’aretz published in 1845. Jerusalem, (1861). Illustrations on leaf 7.
* Sefer Divrei Yosef (section three and four). Jerusalem, 1862.
The Kabbalist rabbi and researcher, the Ga’on Rabbi Yosef Schwartz, born in Germany in 1805, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1833 and passed away in 1865. Until today his books serve as fundamental basis for many discussions regarding matters pertaining to Eretz Yisrael both in the Torah-Halachic realm and in the scientific-historical research realm.
It seems that all three volumes are from one source. Volume one: glosses and handwriting on additional leaves bound at end. Third volume contains inscription from 1866 to Rabbi Bernis from Paris, son of Rabbi Yitzchak Breines of Hamburg, signed by “…Yosef son of Rabbi Avraham Asher”. Additional notation of personal inscription: “Gift from friend Rabbi and Av Beit Din of Carlsburg”.
Three volumes – [2], 156, [3]; 52 leaves; [7], 247, [1] leaves; [4], 170, [1] leaves. Approx. 15.5 cm. Quality paper, good-very good condition. New elegant bindings.
S. HaLevi: 31, 58, 62.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $200
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Zohar on the Torah, by divine Tanna Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Section 1, Bereshit. Jerusalem, (1844). Section 3 and 4, Vayikra, Bamidbar-Devarim. Jerusalem, (1846). Illustration of Western Wall and Jerusalem upon three title pages.
Two volumes, approx. 22 cm. Varying condition, Volume 3 in good condition and Volume 1 has mildew damage. Original leather bindings.
S. HaLevi, no. 22, 35.
Two volumes, approx. 22 cm. Varying condition, Volume 3 in good condition and Volume 1 has mildew damage. Original leather bindings.
S. HaLevi, no. 22, 35.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Sefer Yitzchak Yeranen, supplications and songs, Rabbi Raphael Yitzchak Alters. Jerusalem, 1855. Israel Bak Printing Press.
Anthology of 127 songs and supplications in Hebrew and Ladino, for “VaYe’etar Yitzchak” association, for recital on evening of Shabbat as customary in Aleppo, native city of author.
Sixty-three leaves. 14.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and moth damage. Ownership signatures “Yitzchak Katzul –” as well as additional notations and signatures. New binding.
S. HaLevi no.54.
Anthology of 127 songs and supplications in Hebrew and Ladino, for “VaYe’etar Yitzchak” association, for recital on evening of Shabbat as customary in Aleppo, native city of author.
Sixty-three leaves. 14.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and moth damage. Ownership signatures “Yitzchak Katzul –” as well as additional notations and signatures. New binding.
S. HaLevi no.54.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $575
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Composition Shivrei Luchot, by Rabbi Menachem Azarya (the Rama) of Pano. With: the ruling "Yemin Hashem Romema" by the Rama of Pano, and homiletic by Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz. Safed, 1864. First edition.
Composition Shivrei Luchot is the tenth composition of the Rama's work “Asara Ma'amarot” [in the book “Asara Ma'amarot” (Venice 1597) only three compositions were printed. Other compositions were printed separately at various times]. This composition was first printed from "a very old manuscript" owned by Rabbi Shmuel Heller Rabbi of Safed who published the book.
Before the ruling "Yemin Hashem Romema" there is an introduction by Rabbi Shmuel Heller. On the last page: "From the manuscript of Rabbi Chaim Vital… and this is what it says: I found a manuscript by my Teacher [Rabbi Yitchak Luria]…".
Stamps of Rabbi Yoel Kluft, Tel Aviv, Eretz Yisrael.
[1], 21 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition, stains, slight moth holes. New binding.
Composition Shivrei Luchot is the tenth composition of the Rama's work “Asara Ma'amarot” [in the book “Asara Ma'amarot” (Venice 1597) only three compositions were printed. Other compositions were printed separately at various times]. This composition was first printed from "a very old manuscript" owned by Rabbi Shmuel Heller Rabbi of Safed who published the book.
Before the ruling "Yemin Hashem Romema" there is an introduction by Rabbi Shmuel Heller. On the last page: "From the manuscript of Rabbi Chaim Vital… and this is what it says: I found a manuscript by my Teacher [Rabbi Yitchak Luria]…".
Stamps of Rabbi Yoel Kluft, Tel Aviv, Eretz Yisrael.
[1], 21 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition, stains, slight moth holes. New binding.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $350
Sold for: $550
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For complete list, see Hebrew description.
Five books, various sizes and conditions.
Five books, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $525
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Ten books and booklets, various sizes and conditions. Good to good-fair.
Ten books and booklets, various sizes and conditions. Good to good-fair.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Torat Zevach, laws of shechita, by Rabbi Chaim David Chazan. Jerusalem, 1884.
Bound with the book are leaves in Oriental handwriting: "Seder Tikkun Karet" and a list signed by “Mordechai Yafergan”.
[2], 88 leaves + [8] handwritten pages. 24 cm. Good condition, stains, wear and tear. Damaged binding.
Bound with the book are leaves in Oriental handwriting: "Seder Tikkun Karet" and a list signed by “Mordechai Yafergan”.
[2], 88 leaves + [8] handwritten pages. 24 cm. Good condition, stains, wear and tear. Damaged binding.
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![Zohar Chadash, [Slavita, 1793].
Among first books published in Slavita printing press established by Rabbi Moshe Shapira son](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/077.jpg "Zohar Chadash, Slavita, 1793")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $350
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Zohar Chadash, [Slavita, 1793].
Among first books published in Slavita printing press established by Rabbi Moshe Shapira son of Rabbi Pinchas of Korets. On title page: Printed by “exalted rabbi in Torah, righteousness and Chassidism“ Rabbi Yechezkel son of “great and famous holy rabbi” Rabbi Pinchas Shapira of Korets.
Copy missing title page and approbations: 2-123 leaves. (Originally: [1], 121 leaves, rare copies: [1], 123 leaves). 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition, slight moth damage and wear. Old semi-leather binding.
Includes both rare leaves of “commentary on words of Zohar Gadol and Zohar Chadash” which were only added to certain copies (see Bibliography Institute CD record 0131945).
Among first books published in Slavita printing press established by Rabbi Moshe Shapira son of Rabbi Pinchas of Korets. On title page: Printed by “exalted rabbi in Torah, righteousness and Chassidism“ Rabbi Yechezkel son of “great and famous holy rabbi” Rabbi Pinchas Shapira of Korets.
Copy missing title page and approbations: 2-123 leaves. (Originally: [1], 121 leaves, rare copies: [1], 123 leaves). 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition, slight moth damage and wear. Old semi-leather binding.
Includes both rare leaves of “commentary on words of Zohar Gadol and Zohar Chadash” which were only added to certain copies (see Bibliography Institute CD record 0131945).
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![Zohar, Bereshit, Shemot, Vayikra-Bamidbar-Devarim (complete set). Slavita, [1809-1810]. Printed by Rabbi Dov Ber Segal. Appro](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/078.jpg "Zohar, Slavita 1809-1810 – Complete set")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $500
Sold for: $875
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Zohar, Bereshit, Shemot, Vayikra-Bamidbar-Devarim (complete set). Slavita, [1809-1810]. Printed by Rabbi Dov Ber Segal. Approbations by the Rahak Rabbi Aryeh Leib of Voltchisak–Tiberias, Rabbi Yehuda Leibush Auerbach of Torczyn etc. All approbations hint to the "Owner of the printing press in Slavita" who already received approbation from Rabbi Ya'akov Shimshon who has sole rights ["Owner of the printing press" is Rabbi Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita, who for various reasons concealed himself at that time under the name of his partners, Rabbi Dov Ber Segal and Rabbi Dov Ber son of Rabbi Pesach].
Signatures and owners' inscriptions [from Safed and Jerusalem] from various times: "Given to me by my honorable father-in-law, M. David ---, David Zvi ---", "Yehuda Leib Kaufman Katz", "Yehoshua Adler of Kryvičy" etc.
Four parts in three volumes: [3], 253, 253-256, [8] leaves; 269, [3] leaves; 115 leaves; [1], 117-299, [1] leaf. Approx. 20 cm. High-quality bluish-greenish paper. Overall good condition, stains and wear, moth damage and wear to several leaves. Owners' signatures from various times. Old non-original bindings.
Signatures and owners' inscriptions [from Safed and Jerusalem] from various times: "Given to me by my honorable father-in-law, M. David ---, David Zvi ---", "Yehuda Leib Kaufman Katz", "Yehoshua Adler of Kryvičy" etc.
Four parts in three volumes: [3], 253, 253-256, [8] leaves; 269, [3] leaves; 115 leaves; [1], 117-299, [1] leaf. Approx. 20 cm. High-quality bluish-greenish paper. Overall good condition, stains and wear, moth damage and wear to several leaves. Owners' signatures from various times. Old non-original bindings.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $525
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Avodat HaKodesh, topics of G-d's service and Kabbalah. Rabbi Meir Ibn Gabbai. Slavita, 1827. Printed by Rabbi Moshe Shapira.
Approbations: Rabbi Chaim Rappaport Av Beit Din of Ostrog, Rabbi Avraham Avli Rosh Av Beit Din of Vilna and Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Av Beit Din of "New city Cigánd" [grandson of the Vilna Gaon's brother – interestingly, in their approbations, the Lithuanian Torah leaders – "Mitnagdim" of those times, highly praise the publisher "The renowned Rabbi Chassid son of the Holy Rabbi Moshe Shapira Av Beit Din of Slavita"].
72, 20 leaves. 34.5 cm. Blue paper, good-fair condition, moth damage and stains. New binding.
Approbations: Rabbi Chaim Rappaport Av Beit Din of Ostrog, Rabbi Avraham Avli Rosh Av Beit Din of Vilna and Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Av Beit Din of "New city Cigánd" [grandson of the Vilna Gaon's brother – interestingly, in their approbations, the Lithuanian Torah leaders – "Mitnagdim" of those times, highly praise the publisher "The renowned Rabbi Chassid son of the Holy Rabbi Moshe Shapira Av Beit Din of Slavita"].
72, 20 leaves. 34.5 cm. Blue paper, good-fair condition, moth damage and stains. New binding.
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![Ein Ya’akov (Kutnot Or), Aggadot on the Shas. Three sections. Berachot-Niddah. Slavita, [1811]. Printing press of Rabbi Dov B](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/080.jpg "Ein Ya’akov Slavita – Complete Set")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $600
Sold for: $813
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Ein Ya’akov (Kutnot Or), Aggadot on the Shas. Three sections. Berachot-Niddah. Slavita, [1811]. Printing press of Rabbi Dov Ber son of Rabbi Yisrael, and Rabbi Dov Ber son of Rabbi Pesach.
Approbations by: Rabbi Aryeh of Voltshisk, Rabbi Yisrael Auerbach Dayan and rabbinical authority of Ravne as well as rabbis of Ostrog, who, in their approbation, allude to the true owners of the printing press: “In printing press of honorable owner of press of congregation of Slavita”. [i. e. rabbi of the city, Rabbi Moshe Shapira, who during that period, for certain reasons, was prohibited from mentioning his name upon title pages of books, and therefore only the names of his partners, Rabbi Dov Ber son of Rabbi Yisrael and Rabbi Dov Ber son of Rabbi Pesach, were noted].
Three volumes: [8], 285 leaves; 144, 147-150, 128, 22 leaves; 109, 36, 46, 24, 113, [1] leaves. 20.5 cm. Greenish paper, good condition, wear and stains. Ownership stamps and signatures. Elegant leather bindings.
Approbations by: Rabbi Aryeh of Voltshisk, Rabbi Yisrael Auerbach Dayan and rabbinical authority of Ravne as well as rabbis of Ostrog, who, in their approbation, allude to the true owners of the printing press: “In printing press of honorable owner of press of congregation of Slavita”. [i. e. rabbi of the city, Rabbi Moshe Shapira, who during that period, for certain reasons, was prohibited from mentioning his name upon title pages of books, and therefore only the names of his partners, Rabbi Dov Ber son of Rabbi Yisrael and Rabbi Dov Ber son of Rabbi Pesach, were noted].
Three volumes: [8], 285 leaves; 144, 147-150, 128, 22 leaves; 109, 36, 46, 24, 113, [1] leaves. 20.5 cm. Greenish paper, good condition, wear and stains. Ownership stamps and signatures. Elegant leather bindings.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $2,800
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Seder HaAvodah V'Moreh Derech, Volumes 1-2, Siddur Sefard version(Chassidic), with commentary and intentions according to the simple meaning, ways of conduct, laws, words of ethics and inspiration, compiled by R' Aharon son of Yechiel Michel HaLevi. Zhitomir, 1853. Printed by the Shapira brothers.
Missing copy with substitutes: the title page of Volume 1 is a photocopy. The first leaves are missing (the morning blessings and some of the p'sukei d'zimra were substituted with ten leaves from the Zhitomir chumash with Shabbat prayers). Volume 2 has a title page but the end is missing: ([1], 1-10), 53-200 leaves; 96, 111-116, 103-[114] leaves, the rest is missing. (In the form brought in the Bibliography Institute CD, another leaf exists at the end (115) and there too the rest is missing).
Approx. 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Heavy moth and wear damage, with missing text, completed with paper filling restorations. Elaborate leather binding.
Missing copy with substitutes: the title page of Volume 1 is a photocopy. The first leaves are missing (the morning blessings and some of the p'sukei d'zimra were substituted with ten leaves from the Zhitomir chumash with Shabbat prayers). Volume 2 has a title page but the end is missing: ([1], 1-10), 53-200 leaves; 96, 111-116, 103-[114] leaves, the rest is missing. (In the form brought in the Bibliography Institute CD, another leaf exists at the end (115) and there too the rest is missing).
Approx. 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Heavy moth and wear damage, with missing text, completed with paper filling restorations. Elaborate leather binding.
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