Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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![Siftei Yeshenim, by Rabbi Shabtai Meshorer Bass. Amsterdam, [1680].
Lexicon of books and authors from the writing of the Tora](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/457.jpg "Siftei Yeshenim – Amsterdam, 1680")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Siftei Yeshenim, by Rabbi Shabtai Meshorer Bass. Amsterdam, [1680].
Lexicon of books and authors from the writing of the Torah until the time of the author. The first Hebrew bibliographic book.
Rabbi Shabtai Meshorer Bass (1641-1718), a Torah scholar, bookseller and printer. Native of Poland, orphaned at a tender age from both parents who were murdered by the Swedes in the Russian-Polish war, moved to Prague where he served as a cantor (hence his name Meshorer) in the famous Altneu Synagogue (he was given his name because of the bass tone with which he was blessed). He moved to Amsterdam, later established his Hebrew printing press in Dyhernfurt. Renowned for his work Siftei Chachamim on Rashi's commentary on the Torah, printed in hundreds of editions of the Chumash.
Signatures: "Belongs to Mahararai", "Belongs to the woman – Esther wife – Kalman Dayan in Gal—".
108 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. Title page partially missing and professionally restored.
Lexicon of books and authors from the writing of the Torah until the time of the author. The first Hebrew bibliographic book.
Rabbi Shabtai Meshorer Bass (1641-1718), a Torah scholar, bookseller and printer. Native of Poland, orphaned at a tender age from both parents who were murdered by the Swedes in the Russian-Polish war, moved to Prague where he served as a cantor (hence his name Meshorer) in the famous Altneu Synagogue (he was given his name because of the bass tone with which he was blessed). He moved to Amsterdam, later established his Hebrew printing press in Dyhernfurt. Renowned for his work Siftei Chachamim on Rashi's commentary on the Torah, printed in hundreds of editions of the Chumash.
Signatures: "Belongs to Mahararai", "Belongs to the woman – Esther wife – Kalman Dayan in Gal—".
108 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. Title page partially missing and professionally restored.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Seder HaDorot, the order of the days of the world history of people and events from the creation of the world until close to the author's generation; the order of the tana'im and the amora'im; names of books and their authors. By Rabbi Yechiel Heilprin Rabbi of Minsk. Karlsruhe, 1796. First edition. Ancient owner's signature and inscriptions on cover leaves.
[13], 180 leaves. 32 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear, slight moth damages. Elaborate leather binding.
[13], 180 leaves. 32 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear, slight moth damages. Elaborate leather binding.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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"Seder Tikun Shtarot", legal versions for "shtarot", "According to the custom of Askenazi and Polish countries and the rest of the Jewish diaspora".
Amsterdam, 1721. Printed by Shlomo ben Yosef Props.
24 leaves. "Printed in a small volume" 11 cm. good condition, wear and light stains.
Amsterdam, 1721. Printed by Shlomo ben Yosef Props.
24 leaves. "Printed in a small volume" 11 cm. good condition, wear and light stains.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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"Even Bochan", grammer and vowelization. Hebrew and Latin. Vienna, 1757.
791 pages + 2 plates. 19 cm. Good condition, slight wear. Antique leather binding.
Does not appear in the Bibliography Institute CD.
791 pages + 2 plates. 19 cm. Good condition, slight wear. Antique leather binding.
Does not appear in the Bibliography Institute CD.
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![* Sefer Lu’ach HaPe’alim, by Rabbi Michael son of Rabbi Tzvi Yehonatan. Fürth, [1768]. * Sefer Ohel Moshe, wisdom of gra](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/461.jpg "Collection of Grammar Books from 18th Century")
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March 6, 2013
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* Sefer Lu’ach HaPe’alim, by Rabbi Michael son of Rabbi Tzvi Yehonatan. Fürth, [1768]. * Sefer Ohel Moshe, wisdom of grammar, by Rabbi Moshe son of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch of Lvov. [Fürth, 1771]. Title page notes incorrect location of print: “Sulzbach”. * Sefer Chukei Chaim. Rabbi Ya’akov Chaim son of Yehoshua. Berlin, 1796. Ownership notations and signatures. * Sefer Safa Berura, by Rabbi Avraham Ebn Ezra, with commentary Mevin Safa. Fürth, [1839]. Several handwritten glosses.
Various sizes and conditions.
Various sizes and conditions.
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![* Sefer Dikduk Eliyahu HaLevi Ha’Ashkenazi. Rabbi Eliyahu Bachur. Berlin, [1767]. * Darchei No’am with Marpeh Lashon, two com](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/462.jpg "Four Grammar Books")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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* Sefer Dikduk Eliyahu HaLevi Ha’Ashkenazi. Rabbi Eliyahu Bachur. Berlin, [1767]. * Darchei No’am with Marpeh Lashon, two compositions: Explicit fundamentals of the language and elegant modes of poetry. Rödelheim, 1806. * Ma’amar [article] Imra Tzerufa, “approving and affirming the accent of the Sephardic Jews”. Rabbi Moshe son of Treitel Lemans. Amsterdam, [1808]. On opposite side of title page signature of author in Hebrew followed by signature in Latin letters. * Sefer HaYachash on Assyrian writing. Rabbi Ya’akov Bacharach. Warsaw, 1854. Bound with printed cover. Various sizes, general condition good.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Sefer Eshkol HaKofer, by Karaite Yehuda Hadassi. Yevpatoriya (Ukraine), 1836. Printing press of merchant Mordechai Tirishken son of Yitzchak HaZaken Kefli.
“Explaining the commandments… written in the Torah… as far as the human intellect is capable of comprehending…”
Yehuda son of Eliyahu Hadassi, famous and wise Karaite of the 12th century. Resided and operated in Constantinople. His book, Eshkol HaKofer, arranged according to the Ten Commandments and in alphabetical order, written in poetic Hebrew, consists of the fundamentals of the Karaite faith and includes a harsh attack against rabbinical Judaism and its rabbis.
[2], 155 leaves. 37 cm. Good condition, stains. Wide margins. Slight wear on binding.
“Explaining the commandments… written in the Torah… as far as the human intellect is capable of comprehending…”
Yehuda son of Eliyahu Hadassi, famous and wise Karaite of the 12th century. Resided and operated in Constantinople. His book, Eshkol HaKofer, arranged according to the Ten Commandments and in alphabetical order, written in poetic Hebrew, consists of the fundamentals of the Karaite faith and includes a harsh attack against rabbinical Judaism and its rabbis.
[2], 155 leaves. 37 cm. Good condition, stains. Wide margins. Slight wear on binding.
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Various
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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“Seder HaHa’aracha… which the members of the city of Mantua fulfilled and accepted…”, collection of regulations of the public fund and communal taxes. Mantua, [1773].
The regulations were printed in 1774. The citation of the year 1777 on the title page refers to the expiration date of the regulations, after three years.
8 pages. 27.5 cm. Wide margins. Very good condition. New fabric binding.
The regulations were printed in 1774. The citation of the year 1777 on the title page refers to the expiration date of the regulations, after three years.
8 pages. 27.5 cm. Wide margins. Very good condition. New fabric binding.
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Various
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $400
Sold for: $575
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Regulations of the "Chevra Kadisha Gemilut Chassadim "of the Dutch Ashkenasic Community of Amsterdam. Regulations and customs, list of members etc. Amsterdam, 1810. Hebrew and Yiddish. Title page illustrated with bones, a skull and gravediggers tools.
18, [4] leaves. 15 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, some detached leaves. Minor moth marks. Ex-libris. Original leather binding, worn.
18, [4] leaves. 15 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, some detached leaves. Minor moth marks. Ex-libris. Original leather binding, worn.
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!["Sefer Ben HaMelech VeHanazir" by Rabbi Avraham Ebn Hasdai. Wandsbek, [1727]. Vowelized songs. Includes preface by](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/466.jpg "\"Ben HaMelech VeHanazir\" – Wandsbek, 1727")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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"Sefer Ben HaMelech VeHanazir" by Rabbi Avraham Ebn Hasdai. Wandsbek, [1727]. Vowelized songs. Includes preface by Rabbi Moshe Hagiz. Handwritten signature: “Moshe ben Avraham”.
In some copies 10 leaves containing poetic phrases and allegories by Rabbi Moshe Hagiz were bound at end of book. This copy does not include this pamphlet.
[4], 102, 101-104 leaves. 13 cm. Good condition, stains and wear. Ancient and damaged parchment binding.
Rare edition, among few books printed in Hebrew press which operated in Wandsbek between 1710-1730.
In some copies 10 leaves containing poetic phrases and allegories by Rabbi Moshe Hagiz were bound at end of book. This copy does not include this pamphlet.
[4], 102, 101-104 leaves. 13 cm. Good condition, stains and wear. Ancient and damaged parchment binding.
Rare edition, among few books printed in Hebrew press which operated in Wandsbek between 1710-1730.
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!["Ma’aseh Tuvia" [also known as Sefer Ha’olamot], Parts 1-3. Astronomy and research, medicine and anatomy, by the ph](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/467.jpg "\"Ma’aseh Tuvia\" – Jessnitz, 1721 – Signatures of Rabbi Moshe and Rabbi")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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"Ma’aseh Tuvia" [also known as Sefer Ha’olamot], Parts 1-3. Astronomy and research, medicine and anatomy, by the physician Rabbi Tuvia Katz. Jessnitz, [1721]. Second edition. Many diagrams and illustrations depicting various subjects relating to nature. Separate title pages for Sections Two and Three.
Rabbi Avraham Moshe Lehren from Frankfurt am Main, served as dayan in the "Beit Din" of Rabbi Shaul HaLevi Rabbi of Hague. The Chida mentions him in "Ma'agal Tov" (p. 153) that when in Hague, he talked Torah thoughts with Rabbi Lehren. His sons were renowned "tzaddikim", founders of "Pekidim V'Amarkalim L'Aniyei Eretz –Yisrael" (Administrators for Eretz -Yisrael poor), Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Lehren and his brother Rabbi Akiva, headed the Amsterdam community and were principal contestants of the Reform and Enlightenment movements.
[4], 122 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. Original leather binding, damaged.
Rabbi Avraham Moshe Lehren from Frankfurt am Main, served as dayan in the "Beit Din" of Rabbi Shaul HaLevi Rabbi of Hague. The Chida mentions him in "Ma'agal Tov" (p. 153) that when in Hague, he talked Torah thoughts with Rabbi Lehren. His sons were renowned "tzaddikim", founders of "Pekidim V'Amarkalim L'Aniyei Eretz –Yisrael" (Administrators for Eretz -Yisrael poor), Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Lehren and his brother Rabbi Akiva, headed the Amsterdam community and were principal contestants of the Reform and Enlightenment movements.
[4], 122 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. Original leather binding, damaged.
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Various
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $250
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Sefer HaBrit, kabalistic and mussar topics, science, medicine and philosophy. Rabbi Pinchas ben Eliyahu of Vilnius. Brno, 1797. First edition anonymously published by the author. Many owners' signatures: "Tuvia Cohen"; Zalman Ya'akov", "Binyamin Segal Zimmerman"; "Itzik" Diamond Stein; etc.
[3], 68, 70-128; 66; [4] leaves. 22.5 cm. Heavy coarse paper. Good-fair condition, wear. Damages to several leaves. Damage to text on Leaf 3. Simple binding.
The censor's leaf of approval in German from 1799 which was added to some copies does not appear in this edition. After this edition, many flawed editions were printed in Brin and Vienna, without the owner's permission so that the author had to publicize his name and tell about the stolen editions in the Zholkva 1807 edition.
[3], 68, 70-128; 66; [4] leaves. 22.5 cm. Heavy coarse paper. Good-fair condition, wear. Damages to several leaves. Damage to text on Leaf 3. Simple binding.
The censor's leaf of approval in German from 1799 which was added to some copies does not appear in this edition. After this edition, many flawed editions were printed in Brin and Vienna, without the owner's permission so that the author had to publicize his name and tell about the stolen editions in the Zholkva 1807 edition.
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Various
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