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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Volume 1: * Chatam Sofer Responsa, Hilchot Yoreh Deah. Pressburg, 1841. First edition. The first volume of Chatam Sofer Responsa printed after his death. * Chatam Sofer Responsa, Hilchot Orach Chaim. [Apparently this is the first edition, Pressburg, 1855. Attached is a section from a later edition – Pressburg, 1879, and the index leaf at the end has been omitted – regarding the various printings of this edition, see Bibliography Institute CD Listing no. 0325724].
Volume 2: * Chatam Sofer Responsa, Hilchot Even HaEzer. Vienna, 1880. * Chatam Sofer Responsa, Hilchot Choshen Mishpat. Vienna, [1883]. * Chatam Sofer, Part Six [rest of the responsa]. Vienna, [1883].
Scholarly glosses handwritten by Rabbi Yitzchak Ya'akov Bloom, with his signature on one gloss. On the last end-paper leaf of the first volume, four long glosses, in the first, he writes thoughts in the name of his father: "My Teacher ,my father, Rabbi A.B. [Amram Bloom] Rabbi of B[eretty] ó[újfalu]… and so my Teacher my Father… and it is left for me his young son to answer…". Most of the glosses were cutoff when bound, several glosses are faded.
Rabbi Yitzchak Ya'akov Bloom (died 1938, Otzar HaRabbanim 10152), son of the renowned Torah genius Rabbi Amram Bloom, author of “Beit She'arim” and son-in-law of Rabbi Zussman Eliezer Sofer Av Beit Din of Paks. Served as Rabbi of Nagyszentmiklós until 1888, when he was chosen as Dayan in Berettyóújfalu, by his father's side who served there as Chief Av Beit Din. He wrote several works which were apparently lost during the Holocaust [see attached material].
Two volumes. 36 cm. Good condition, stains, wear and tear. Worn bindings.
Volume 2: * Chatam Sofer Responsa, Hilchot Even HaEzer. Vienna, 1880. * Chatam Sofer Responsa, Hilchot Choshen Mishpat. Vienna, [1883]. * Chatam Sofer, Part Six [rest of the responsa]. Vienna, [1883].
Scholarly glosses handwritten by Rabbi Yitzchak Ya'akov Bloom, with his signature on one gloss. On the last end-paper leaf of the first volume, four long glosses, in the first, he writes thoughts in the name of his father: "My Teacher ,my father, Rabbi A.B. [Amram Bloom] Rabbi of B[eretty] ó[újfalu]… and so my Teacher my Father… and it is left for me his young son to answer…". Most of the glosses were cutoff when bound, several glosses are faded.
Rabbi Yitzchak Ya'akov Bloom (died 1938, Otzar HaRabbanim 10152), son of the renowned Torah genius Rabbi Amram Bloom, author of “Beit She'arim” and son-in-law of Rabbi Zussman Eliezer Sofer Av Beit Din of Paks. Served as Rabbi of Nagyszentmiklós until 1888, when he was chosen as Dayan in Berettyóújfalu, by his father's side who served there as Chief Av Beit Din. He wrote several works which were apparently lost during the Holocaust [see attached material].
Two volumes. 36 cm. Good condition, stains, wear and tear. Worn bindings.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Sefer Vayikra, with Unkelos translation, Yonatan ben Uziel translation and Yerushalmi translation; includes commentaries of Rashi, Ohr HaChaim [by Rabbi Chaim ben Atar], Be’er Mayim Chaim [by Rabbi Chaim of Chernovtsy] and commentaries of the Chida. [Lvov], [1863].
Dozens of handwritten glosses [slightly cut off] from unknown writer on Yonatan ben Uziel translation. Several penciled glosses from another writer who critiques author of previous glosses: “I was taken aback that the proofreader did not sense...", “It is fairly simple to be a proofreader! However it is difficult to understand”.
8-170, 169-184 leaves [missing title page and first leaves]. 27 cm. Fair condition, stains, extensive moth damage. Unbound.
Dozens of handwritten glosses [slightly cut off] from unknown writer on Yonatan ben Uziel translation. Several penciled glosses from another writer who critiques author of previous glosses: “I was taken aback that the proofreader did not sense...", “It is fairly simple to be a proofreader! However it is difficult to understand”.
8-170, 169-184 leaves [missing title page and first leaves]. 27 cm. Fair condition, stains, extensive moth damage. Unbound.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $200
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Sefer HaZohar, section 3 and 4, Vayikra, Bamidbar-Devarim. Vilnius, 1922.
Title page of books contains signature of Rabbi “Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz”. Leaves of book contain dozens of glosses in pen and pencil, in handwriting of Rabbi Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz. Some of the glosses are in handwriting of his son, Rabbi Shmuel Horowitz.
Rabbi Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz (1883-1978, Otzar HaRabbanim 11697), native of Safed, direct descendant of Rabbi Yeshaya Horowitz, author of the Shla (Shnei Luchot HaBrit) HaKadosh. From 1908, served as rabbi of Chabad community in Safed, and in 1909, was appointed as member of the Beit Din of his mentor and rabbi, the Ridvaz. During World War I, he endured great hardships and afterwards immigrated to the US where he served as rabbi of Chabad community in New York. From 1923, served as rabbi of Winnipeg and was head of the Board of Rabbis in Western Canada for many years. In his later years, he returned to the Holy Land. His books: Yavo Shiloh, Pardes Ha'Aretz and Eden Tzion.
His son, Rabbi Shmuel Horowitz (1905-1972), among greatest Breslov Chassidim in Eretz Yisrael, resided in the OldCity until 1948 and founded the “Breslov” press. After his return from Jordanian captivity he resided in Jerusalem and Meron. His personal and spiritual journal which portrays his association and involvement in the Breslov Chassidism is printed in the book “Yemei Shmuel”.
[1], 309, 8 leaves. 23.5 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition. Wear, slight moth marks. Worn binding.
Title page of books contains signature of Rabbi “Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz”. Leaves of book contain dozens of glosses in pen and pencil, in handwriting of Rabbi Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz. Some of the glosses are in handwriting of his son, Rabbi Shmuel Horowitz.
Rabbi Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz (1883-1978, Otzar HaRabbanim 11697), native of Safed, direct descendant of Rabbi Yeshaya Horowitz, author of the Shla (Shnei Luchot HaBrit) HaKadosh. From 1908, served as rabbi of Chabad community in Safed, and in 1909, was appointed as member of the Beit Din of his mentor and rabbi, the Ridvaz. During World War I, he endured great hardships and afterwards immigrated to the US where he served as rabbi of Chabad community in New York. From 1923, served as rabbi of Winnipeg and was head of the Board of Rabbis in Western Canada for many years. In his later years, he returned to the Holy Land. His books: Yavo Shiloh, Pardes Ha'Aretz and Eden Tzion.
His son, Rabbi Shmuel Horowitz (1905-1972), among greatest Breslov Chassidim in Eretz Yisrael, resided in the OldCity until 1948 and founded the “Breslov” press. After his return from Jordanian captivity he resided in Jerusalem and Meron. His personal and spiritual journal which portrays his association and involvement in the Breslov Chassidism is printed in the book “Yemei Shmuel”.
[1], 309, 8 leaves. 23.5 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition. Wear, slight moth marks. Worn binding.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $563
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Mishnayot, Seder Kodshim, with commentary of Rabbi Ovadia of Bartenura and the Tosfot Yom Tov as well as “Tosfot Rishon LeZion” [glosses by Rabbi Yeshaya Pick]. Vienna, 1815.
Dozens of erudite handwritten glosses by Rabbi Zecharia Frankel. On leaf preceding title page, lengthy lamentations upon death of his parents, along with his signature. Beginning leaves contain many notations for Mishnayot, classified according to categories [“double Mishnayot”, “Shakla VeTarya on law”, “Mishna Derech Agav”, etc. ]; apparently preparation for his composition “Darchei HaMishna”.
Rabbi Zecharia Frankel (1802-1875), learned rabbi, among leaders of “Chochmat Yisrael” movement. Born to a family of distinguished lineage in city of Prague, and studied by the Ga’on Rabbi Betzalel Regensburg. Served as Rabbi in several congregations and eventually established and headed Jewish Theological Seminary in Breslau. During his life, Frankel conducted himself as Orthodox and even fundamentally opposed the Reform movement, however, his opinions and compositions outraged the Jewish Orthodox sects against him. In one of the polemics he even dared to publicly object to the “Chatam Sofer”. The publication of his book “Darchei Moshe” substantiated his deviation from the fundamentals of faith for rabbis of Germany who were still skeptical (as Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch and Rabbi Tzvi Binyamin Auerbach), and he was denounced as a heretic.
[10], 2-163 leaves. 26 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear. Original worn leather binding.
Dozens of erudite handwritten glosses by Rabbi Zecharia Frankel. On leaf preceding title page, lengthy lamentations upon death of his parents, along with his signature. Beginning leaves contain many notations for Mishnayot, classified according to categories [“double Mishnayot”, “Shakla VeTarya on law”, “Mishna Derech Agav”, etc. ]; apparently preparation for his composition “Darchei HaMishna”.
Rabbi Zecharia Frankel (1802-1875), learned rabbi, among leaders of “Chochmat Yisrael” movement. Born to a family of distinguished lineage in city of Prague, and studied by the Ga’on Rabbi Betzalel Regensburg. Served as Rabbi in several congregations and eventually established and headed Jewish Theological Seminary in Breslau. During his life, Frankel conducted himself as Orthodox and even fundamentally opposed the Reform movement, however, his opinions and compositions outraged the Jewish Orthodox sects against him. In one of the polemics he even dared to publicly object to the “Chatam Sofer”. The publication of his book “Darchei Moshe” substantiated his deviation from the fundamentals of faith for rabbis of Germany who were still skeptical (as Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch and Rabbi Tzvi Binyamin Auerbach), and he was denounced as a heretic.
[10], 2-163 leaves. 26 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear. Original worn leather binding.
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![Tur Yoreh De’ah, with commentary of Beit Yosef and Bayit Chadash and Darkei Moshe by the Rama. Berlin, [1702]. First edition](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/389.jpg "Tur – Berlin, 1702 – Signature of “Korban Netanel”")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Tur Yoreh De’ah, with commentary of Beit Yosef and Bayit Chadash and Darkei Moshe by the Rama. Berlin, [1702]. First edition printed with “Darkei Moshe HaKatzar” which appears in all following editions.
Fine signature at head of title page: “Netanel son of holy beloved father” – apparently signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Netanel Weil author of “Korban Netanel”, who refers to his father in his signatures as “holy” since he died as a martyr.
Additional signatures from that period: “Meir Ozrash” [among Dayanim of Prague], “This Tur belongs to... Yisrael Posek of Prague” and more.
The Ga’on Rabbi Netanel Weil (1687-1769, Otzar HaRabbanim 16479) descendant of Maharam Rothenburg and Rabbi Ya’akov Weil – Maharil. Among leading geniuses and rabbinical rulers of his generation. When he was five years old his father died as a martyr during the pogroms which took place in his city. At the age of ten was sent by his mother to Prague, where he became prominent disciple of Rabbi Avraham Brodie, Av Beit Din of the city. Following the demise of his rabbi he succeeded him in delivering classes to disciples of his Yeshiva in Prague [together with Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz]. Following expulsion of Jews from Prague, was appointed Av Beit Din in Mahringen in district of Schwarzwald, and afterwards moved to serve as Av Beit Din of Karlsruhe and the region. Was especially famous for his comprehensive composition on laws of the Rosh ‘Korban Netanel’ which was printed in editions of the Shas. During the course of his lifetime was forced to wander while enduring great hardships; his life was in danger a number of times but he was miraculously saved. It is related that at the time of his burial a miracle occurred and the funeral participants’ way was shortened [kfitzat HaDerech]; this is hinted to in the epitaph upon his tombstone.
301, [8] leaves. Text bordering margins. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and tears [tear on one leaf with missing text replaced in handwriting from period of printing]. Ink stamps. Rebound.
Fine signature at head of title page: “Netanel son of holy beloved father” – apparently signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Netanel Weil author of “Korban Netanel”, who refers to his father in his signatures as “holy” since he died as a martyr.
Additional signatures from that period: “Meir Ozrash” [among Dayanim of Prague], “This Tur belongs to... Yisrael Posek of Prague” and more.
The Ga’on Rabbi Netanel Weil (1687-1769, Otzar HaRabbanim 16479) descendant of Maharam Rothenburg and Rabbi Ya’akov Weil – Maharil. Among leading geniuses and rabbinical rulers of his generation. When he was five years old his father died as a martyr during the pogroms which took place in his city. At the age of ten was sent by his mother to Prague, where he became prominent disciple of Rabbi Avraham Brodie, Av Beit Din of the city. Following the demise of his rabbi he succeeded him in delivering classes to disciples of his Yeshiva in Prague [together with Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz]. Following expulsion of Jews from Prague, was appointed Av Beit Din in Mahringen in district of Schwarzwald, and afterwards moved to serve as Av Beit Din of Karlsruhe and the region. Was especially famous for his comprehensive composition on laws of the Rosh ‘Korban Netanel’ which was printed in editions of the Shas. During the course of his lifetime was forced to wander while enduring great hardships; his life was in danger a number of times but he was miraculously saved. It is related that at the time of his burial a miracle occurred and the funeral participants’ way was shortened [kfitzat HaDerech]; this is hinted to in the epitaph upon his tombstone.
301, [8] leaves. Text bordering margins. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and tears [tear on one leaf with missing text replaced in handwriting from period of printing]. Ink stamps. Rebound.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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Sefer Beit Lechem Yehuda on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De’ah, Polna, 1804. [The book was actually printed in c. 1815. Location and year of printing forged in imitation of 1804 Polna edition which had a printing license]. Bound with: Sefer Chavat Da’at on Yoreh De’ah, Polana, [1817].
End-paper leaves contain various ownership signatures and notations stating that book belongs to Ga’on Rabbi David Tevil of Stowbtsy; Mara D’Atra [Halachic authority] of Minsk and to his son-in-law Rabbi Shaul Chaim HaLevi [Horowitz] Av Beit Din of Dubrovno. At top of leaf, signatures of Rabbi “David Teveli rabbinical authority of congregation of Minsk”.
The Ga’on Rabbi David Teveli author of “Nachalat David” (1794-1861), among prominent disciples of Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin and among most famous Torah giants of his generation. From c. 1820 served as Av Beit Din and Rosh Yeshiva in Stowbtsy; in 1849 was appointed to the rabbinate of the large city of Minsk [which was considered, after Vilnius, the largest and most significant Jewish city throughout Lithuanian and Raszyn, which was abundant with rabbinical authorities, Torah giants and working men who excelled in Torah learning as well]. After the passing of rabbi of the city, Rabbi Yisrael Mirkish in 1813, it was decided in Minsk, that rabbis following him would no longer be referred to as Av Beit Din but instead as Mara D’Atra and Moreh Tzedek [rabbinical authority]. It is interesting to note his signature with title “Moreh Tzedek of congregation of Minsk”.
[1], 3-106 leaves; 67, [3] leaves (pages 39/2 40/1 printed upside down). 35 cm. Greenish paper, good condition, wear and stains. Original semi-leather binding.
End-paper leaves contain various ownership signatures and notations stating that book belongs to Ga’on Rabbi David Tevil of Stowbtsy; Mara D’Atra [Halachic authority] of Minsk and to his son-in-law Rabbi Shaul Chaim HaLevi [Horowitz] Av Beit Din of Dubrovno. At top of leaf, signatures of Rabbi “David Teveli rabbinical authority of congregation of Minsk”.
The Ga’on Rabbi David Teveli author of “Nachalat David” (1794-1861), among prominent disciples of Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin and among most famous Torah giants of his generation. From c. 1820 served as Av Beit Din and Rosh Yeshiva in Stowbtsy; in 1849 was appointed to the rabbinate of the large city of Minsk [which was considered, after Vilnius, the largest and most significant Jewish city throughout Lithuanian and Raszyn, which was abundant with rabbinical authorities, Torah giants and working men who excelled in Torah learning as well]. After the passing of rabbi of the city, Rabbi Yisrael Mirkish in 1813, it was decided in Minsk, that rabbis following him would no longer be referred to as Av Beit Din but instead as Mara D’Atra and Moreh Tzedek [rabbinical authority]. It is interesting to note his signature with title “Moreh Tzedek of congregation of Minsk”.
[1], 3-106 leaves; 67, [3] leaves (pages 39/2 40/1 printed upside down). 35 cm. Greenish paper, good condition, wear and stains. Original semi-leather binding.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $900
Sold for: $1,375
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Meir LaAretz, on the Torah, according to the Arizal and Rabbi Chaim Vital. By Rabbi Meir Bikiyam. Together with Divrei Shlomo by the publisher Rabbi Shlomo Adriati. Salonika, [1747].
Signed: "The small one, Yukav son of Aharon Ettlinger", author of “Aruch LaNer” and the stamp of his son Rabbi "Ben Zion son of Rabbi Ya'akov Ettlinger".
Rabbi Ya'akov Yukav Ettlinger (1798-1872, Otzar HaRabanim 9805), Chief Rabbi of Altona and its provinces and Av Beit Din of Altona, a prominent leader of German Jewry who battled the Reform movement. Author of the books: “Aruch LaNer” on Talmudic tractates, “Bikurei Ya'akov”, “Binyan Zion” responsa, "Minchat Ani" on the Torah, etc. Founder and editor of the orthodox journal “Shomer Zion HaNe'eman”. Some of the leading rabbis in Germany were his disciples, including Rabbi Shimshon Raphael Hirsch and Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer.
[4], 86; 16 leaves. 20 cm. Fair condition, many moth pinholes, professionally restored. Elaborate leather binding.
Signed: "The small one, Yukav son of Aharon Ettlinger", author of “Aruch LaNer” and the stamp of his son Rabbi "Ben Zion son of Rabbi Ya'akov Ettlinger".
Rabbi Ya'akov Yukav Ettlinger (1798-1872, Otzar HaRabanim 9805), Chief Rabbi of Altona and its provinces and Av Beit Din of Altona, a prominent leader of German Jewry who battled the Reform movement. Author of the books: “Aruch LaNer” on Talmudic tractates, “Bikurei Ya'akov”, “Binyan Zion” responsa, "Minchat Ani" on the Torah, etc. Founder and editor of the orthodox journal “Shomer Zion HaNe'eman”. Some of the leading rabbis in Germany were his disciples, including Rabbi Shimshon Raphael Hirsch and Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer.
[4], 86; 16 leaves. 20 cm. Fair condition, many moth pinholes, professionally restored. Elaborate leather binding.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $7,750
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Tiferet Yisrael, by the Maharal of Prague. Lemberg, 1859. * Bound with Netzach Yisrael, by the Maharal. Lemberg, 1860. * No'am Megadim, on prayer, by the author of “Pri Megadim”. [Lemberg, 1860].
On the title pages of the first two books are signatures of "Zvi Hirsh the Rabbi of Liskow". Faded notation on first title page "I received a gift from the Rebbetzin wife of ---". Owners' signature "I have been privileged to own these holy books… at the end of the summer of 1907, Asher Anshel Weiss" [Av Beit Din of Siladi Nagyfalu, see Item 406]. On last leaf is a notation in his son's handwriting: "The holy books Tiferet Yisrael and Netzach Yisrael with the handwriting of the Gaon Kadosh… the Rabbi of Liskow. Chaim Aharon Weiss…".
Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Freidman, the Rabbi of Liskow (1798-1874), a leading rebbe in Hungary. A disciple of the author of “Yismach Moshe” and of Rebbe Shalom of Belz, Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, Rabbi Meir of Premishlan and the “Divrei Chaim” of Sanz. Known as a wonder-worker, people flocked to him from all over the country for blessings. Author of “Ach Pri Tevuah”, “HaYashar V'Hatov” etc. His great disciple was Rabbi Yeshaya of Kerestir, who always stamped: "Who served the Rabbi Tzaddik of Liskow".
92 leaves; 83 leaves; [22] leaves. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear damage and use stains. Worn, flawed binding.
On the title pages of the first two books are signatures of "Zvi Hirsh the Rabbi of Liskow". Faded notation on first title page "I received a gift from the Rebbetzin wife of ---". Owners' signature "I have been privileged to own these holy books… at the end of the summer of 1907, Asher Anshel Weiss" [Av Beit Din of Siladi Nagyfalu, see Item 406]. On last leaf is a notation in his son's handwriting: "The holy books Tiferet Yisrael and Netzach Yisrael with the handwriting of the Gaon Kadosh… the Rabbi of Liskow. Chaim Aharon Weiss…".
Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Freidman, the Rabbi of Liskow (1798-1874), a leading rebbe in Hungary. A disciple of the author of “Yismach Moshe” and of Rebbe Shalom of Belz, Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, Rabbi Meir of Premishlan and the “Divrei Chaim” of Sanz. Known as a wonder-worker, people flocked to him from all over the country for blessings. Author of “Ach Pri Tevuah”, “HaYashar V'Hatov” etc. His great disciple was Rabbi Yeshaya of Kerestir, who always stamped: "Who served the Rabbi Tzaddik of Liskow".
92 leaves; 83 leaves; [22] leaves. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear damage and use stains. Worn, flawed binding.
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![Asifat Zekenim – Shita Mekubetzet, on Tractate Ketubot, Part Two [Chapters 5-13]. Strasbourg, [1777].
Signatures on title pag](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/393.jpg "Shita Mekubetzet – Strasbourg, 1777 – Signature of Rabbi Yosef Burgil")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Asifat Zekenim – Shita Mekubetzet, on Tractate Ketubot, Part Two [Chapters 5-13]. Strasbourg, [1777].
Signatures on title page, including: "I, Yosef Burgil bought it" – apparently, this is the signature of Rabbi Yosef Burgil (born 1790, died after 1869), a Tunisian scholar, author of “Zara D'Yosef” and “VaYiken Yosef”.
[2], 117; 44 leaves (last leaf missing). 31 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, wear and tear, moth damage.
Few Hebrew titles were printed in Strasbourg.
Signatures on title page, including: "I, Yosef Burgil bought it" – apparently, this is the signature of Rabbi Yosef Burgil (born 1790, died after 1869), a Tunisian scholar, author of “Zara D'Yosef” and “VaYiken Yosef”.
[2], 117; 44 leaves (last leaf missing). 31 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, wear and tear, moth damage.
Few Hebrew titles were printed in Strasbourg.
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![Mahari Mitrani Responsa (Maharit), second section. Rabbi Yosef of Trani. Fürth, [1768].
Signature on title page: “Avrah](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/394.jpg "Maharit Responsa – Fürth, 1768 – Important Signatures")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Mahari Mitrani Responsa (Maharit), second section. Rabbi Yosef of Trani. Fürth, [1768].
Signature on title page: “Avraham Freistadt of Pressburg” – the Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Freistadt Av Beit Din of Komarno. Additional signatures of Rabbi Shmuel Zummer Av Beit Din of Papa, with notation in his handwriting: “I have borrowed this book from my friend the exalted genius Rabbi Avraham Freistadt Av Beit Din of Komarno”. Lengthy handwritten comment in handwriting of Rabbi Shmuel upon margins of one of pages.
The Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Freistadt (passed away in 1830), disciple of Rabbi Meshulam Igra in Pressburg. From 1803 served as Av Beit Din of Komarno. The Chatam Sofer held him in high esteem and corresponded with him (see: Personalities in Responsa of the Chatam Sofer, p. 30).
The Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Zummer (1808-1859), disciple of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Heller author of “Tiv Gitin” in his birth town Bonyhád. Served in the rabbinate of Güssing, Vrbové, and toward the end of his lifetime in Papa (for additional information about him see: Personalities in Responsa of the Chatam Sofer, pp. 386-387).
[1], 145, [2] leaves. 33 cm. Good condition, stains, moth marks, tears on title page and on several leaves with scotch tape restorations. Damaged binding.
Signature on title page: “Avraham Freistadt of Pressburg” – the Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Freistadt Av Beit Din of Komarno. Additional signatures of Rabbi Shmuel Zummer Av Beit Din of Papa, with notation in his handwriting: “I have borrowed this book from my friend the exalted genius Rabbi Avraham Freistadt Av Beit Din of Komarno”. Lengthy handwritten comment in handwriting of Rabbi Shmuel upon margins of one of pages.
The Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Freistadt (passed away in 1830), disciple of Rabbi Meshulam Igra in Pressburg. From 1803 served as Av Beit Din of Komarno. The Chatam Sofer held him in high esteem and corresponded with him (see: Personalities in Responsa of the Chatam Sofer, p. 30).
The Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Zummer (1808-1859), disciple of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Heller author of “Tiv Gitin” in his birth town Bonyhád. Served in the rabbinate of Güssing, Vrbové, and toward the end of his lifetime in Papa (for additional information about him see: Personalities in Responsa of the Chatam Sofer, pp. 386-387).
[1], 145, [2] leaves. 33 cm. Good condition, stains, moth marks, tears on title page and on several leaves with scotch tape restorations. Damaged binding.
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![Sefer Kreiti Upleiti, commentaries and Chiddushim on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De’ah [with text], section one [chapters 1-111]. Ra](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/395.jpg "Kreiti Upleiti, First Edition – Significant Signatures of Rabbi David")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Kreiti Upleiti, commentaries and Chiddushim on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De’ah [with text], section one [chapters 1-111]. Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz. Altona. [1763]. First edition. Old ownership notations and signatures. Signature Rabbi “David… Rosh Mativta of congregation of Metz” [apparently, the Ga’on Rabbi David Dispeck (1715-1794) author of “Pardes David”]. Gift upon sermon with inscription and detailed ownership notations stating that book belongs to Ga’on Rabbi Naftali Hirsch Katzenelbogen son of Rabbi Eliezer Av Beit Din of Haguenau.
Rabbi Naftali Hirsch Katzenelbogen (1750-1824) son of Rabbi Eliezer Katzenelbogen Av Beit Din of Haguenau (Alsace). Disciple of his grandfather (father of mother) the Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Hillman Av Beit Din of Metz. Served in rabbinate of Frankfurt an der Oder, where he printed his book “Sha’ar Naftali”. One of seventy rabbis who composed Napoleon’s ‘Sanhendrin’ [supreme judicial body]. In 1808 was appointed as Av Beit Din of upper region of Rhine river in Alsace. Battled and opposed the Enlightenment movement. Many of his writings have not yet been printed, including handwritten sermons (in library of Strasbourg).
[3], 34, [1]; 165 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear. Worn semi-leather binding.
Rabbi Naftali Hirsch Katzenelbogen (1750-1824) son of Rabbi Eliezer Katzenelbogen Av Beit Din of Haguenau (Alsace). Disciple of his grandfather (father of mother) the Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Hillman Av Beit Din of Metz. Served in rabbinate of Frankfurt an der Oder, where he printed his book “Sha’ar Naftali”. One of seventy rabbis who composed Napoleon’s ‘Sanhendrin’ [supreme judicial body]. In 1808 was appointed as Av Beit Din of upper region of Rhine river in Alsace. Battled and opposed the Enlightenment movement. Many of his writings have not yet been printed, including handwritten sermons (in library of Strasbourg).
[3], 34, [1]; 165 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear. Worn semi-leather binding.
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![Sefer Bat Melech, matters of Kabbalah and Segulot, by Rabbi Shimon Abayov of Hebron. Venice, [1712]. Includes approbations by](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/396.jpg "Bat Melech / Zera Kodesh Matzevta – Signature of Rebbe Rabbi Meir Leib")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $500
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Sefer Bat Melech, matters of Kabbalah and Segulot, by Rabbi Shimon Abayov of Hebron. Venice, [1712]. Includes approbations by Rabbi Naftali HaKohen of Frankfurt and Rabbi Shmuel Shatin – Maharshashach. Bound with book: Zera Kodesh Matzevta, matters pertaining to Ot Brit Kodesh by Kabbalist Rabbi Moshe Graff. [Venice-Frankfurt am Main, 1711-1712].
Many signatures in handwriting of Rebbe Rabbi “Meir Leibush Langerman of Torka” and signature of his son and successor Rabbi “Menachem Nachum son of Rabbi Meir Leib”.
The Rebbe Rabbi Meir Yehudah Leibush Langerman (1830-1886), son of Rabbi Shlomo Av Beit Din of Torka and son-in-law of Rabbi Shmuel son of Rabbi Zvi Elimelech of Dynów. Succeeded his father in the rabbinate in Torka. Exalted genius in revealed and concealed facets of Torah, among disciples of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin and his son Rabbi Avraham Ya’akov of Sadigura.
His son, Rabbi Menachem Nachum (1866-1930), succeeded his father in the rabbinate of Torka. Published the books of his father: “Binyan Shlomo”, Avot (Przemysl 1892); “Beit HaYayin” Haggadah (Przemysl 1898); “Beit Tzadikim” (Pressburg 1918), and printed at end “holy letters” by the Ba’al Shem Tov and the Maggid of Mezritch (where he notes that he acquired them from collection of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin). Additional books as well.
Twenty leaves; 44 leaves. 16 cm. Fair condition, slight damage and stains. New and elegant cloth binding.
Both books first printed by Rabbi Shimon Abayov of Hebron, in city Frankfurt am Main, however, the print sheets were burnt in a fire which erupted in the Jewish Ghetto in January 1711. Some of the leaves of Sefer Zera Kodesh were salvaged and integrated into the complete edition of both books printed for the second time in the Bragadini press, Venice, 1712.
Many signatures in handwriting of Rebbe Rabbi “Meir Leibush Langerman of Torka” and signature of his son and successor Rabbi “Menachem Nachum son of Rabbi Meir Leib”.
The Rebbe Rabbi Meir Yehudah Leibush Langerman (1830-1886), son of Rabbi Shlomo Av Beit Din of Torka and son-in-law of Rabbi Shmuel son of Rabbi Zvi Elimelech of Dynów. Succeeded his father in the rabbinate in Torka. Exalted genius in revealed and concealed facets of Torah, among disciples of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin and his son Rabbi Avraham Ya’akov of Sadigura.
His son, Rabbi Menachem Nachum (1866-1930), succeeded his father in the rabbinate of Torka. Published the books of his father: “Binyan Shlomo”, Avot (Przemysl 1892); “Beit HaYayin” Haggadah (Przemysl 1898); “Beit Tzadikim” (Pressburg 1918), and printed at end “holy letters” by the Ba’al Shem Tov and the Maggid of Mezritch (where he notes that he acquired them from collection of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin). Additional books as well.
Twenty leaves; 44 leaves. 16 cm. Fair condition, slight damage and stains. New and elegant cloth binding.
Both books first printed by Rabbi Shimon Abayov of Hebron, in city Frankfurt am Main, however, the print sheets were burnt in a fire which erupted in the Jewish Ghetto in January 1711. Some of the leaves of Sefer Zera Kodesh were salvaged and integrated into the complete edition of both books printed for the second time in the Bragadini press, Venice, 1712.
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