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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $350
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Sefer Mishnat Chasdim by the Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Emanuel Chai Ricchi. Amsterdam, 1742. Bound with Sefer Yosher Levav by Rabbi Emanuel Chai Ricchi. Amsterdam, 1742. Title page contains ownership notation and prayer signed by Rabbi “Masoud Amsalem”. Sheets of books contain dozens of lengthy glosses in his handwriting, some signed with pseudonym “HaMa’amitz” [Masoud Amsalem Ishmerehu Tzurenu].
Rabbi Masoud son of Rabbi Yosef Amsalem, the Ma’amitz Rabbi – among scholars of the West during the early 19th century.
[1], 156, [1] leaves; [2], 42 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition, moth holes. New binding with parchment spine.
Rabbi Masoud son of Rabbi Yosef Amsalem, the Ma’amitz Rabbi – among scholars of the West during the early 19th century.
[1], 156, [1] leaves; [2], 42 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition, moth holes. New binding with parchment spine.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $400
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Shnei Luchot HaBrit, Amsterdam, 1698. Printing press of young man Emanuel ben Yosef Atiash.
In his letters, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson of Lubavitch (Letter b 853), mentions the book Shnei Luchot HaBrit that was printed in 1698 (458 = nachat in numerical value) in an elegant edition. He notes that this is a sign from above that the revelation of this holy book caused "nachat" [satisfaction] above, and that same year the Ba’al Shem Tov was born. The Ba’al Shem Tov stated that he was born in the year that the Shla book was printed to illuminate the world with the light of the Almighty, with Torah and reverence and service of the heart.
Copy missing at beginning: 264-422, 44, [12] leaves, (originally: [4], 422, 44, [12] leaves). 29 cm. Varying condition; majority of leaves in good condition. Ancient leather binding, torn.
In his letters, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson of Lubavitch (Letter b 853), mentions the book Shnei Luchot HaBrit that was printed in 1698 (458 = nachat in numerical value) in an elegant edition. He notes that this is a sign from above that the revelation of this holy book caused "nachat" [satisfaction] above, and that same year the Ba’al Shem Tov was born. The Ba’al Shem Tov stated that he was born in the year that the Shla book was printed to illuminate the world with the light of the Almighty, with Torah and reverence and service of the heart.
Copy missing at beginning: 264-422, 44, [12] leaves, (originally: [4], 422, 44, [12] leaves). 29 cm. Varying condition; majority of leaves in good condition. Ancient leather binding, torn.
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![Seder Tikunei Shabbat. Prayers, customs and order of study for Shabbat, by the Ari. Venice, [1698].
Colophon: "Complete](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/099.jpg "Seder Tikunei Shabbat by the Ari – Venice, 1698")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $425
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Seder Tikunei Shabbat. Prayers, customs and order of study for Shabbat, by the Ari. Venice, [1698].
Colophon: "Completed in year 1699". Illustrated title page with images of David and Shlomo, alluding to name of copyist and proofreader and name of his father: David son of Shlomo Altaras.
26 leaves. 21 cm. Fair condition, stains, moth marks, tears restored with scotch tape. Old binding.
Colophon: "Completed in year 1699". Illustrated title page with images of David and Shlomo, alluding to name of copyist and proofreader and name of his father: David son of Shlomo Altaras.
26 leaves. 21 cm. Fair condition, stains, moth marks, tears restored with scotch tape. Old binding.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $1,400
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Zera Shimshon, sermons on the Torah and the five Megillot, by Rabbi Shimshon Chaim ben Nachman Michael Nachmani. Mantua, [1778].
Rabbi Shimshon Chaim Nachmani (1706-1779, Otzar HaGedolim 20083) an Italian Torah scholar and mekubal. Taught Torah in Modena and Mantua and had disciples who served in the rabbinate of a number of Italian communities. Also wrote the book Toldot Shimshon on Tractate Avot. The Chida writes that he was well-versed in practical Kabbalah and commanded his Kabalistic works to be buried in his grave (Shem HaGedolim, chapter "Ma'arechet Sefarim", Letter 46). See attached material.
In his introduction to the book, the author urges "in ten languages of prayer" to study his book, and blesses the person who does so that "The One Who Repays should pay in this merit a good imbursement for those who do that true chessed with the three blessings of children, life and livelihood". Further in the introduction the author writes that since his only son died and he was left without any children, he called his book Zera Shimshon (Seed of Shimshon). He promises "And your eyes shall see your children and grandchildren like olive plants around your table, wise and clever and homes full with all good, also wealth and also honor shall not leave your children until 'They shall see G-d's honor…'".
104, 108-115, 115, [1], 117-[1]62; 21, [1] leaf. 14 cm. Good condition, few stains. Moth marks. Old binding.
Rabbi Shimshon Chaim Nachmani (1706-1779, Otzar HaGedolim 20083) an Italian Torah scholar and mekubal. Taught Torah in Modena and Mantua and had disciples who served in the rabbinate of a number of Italian communities. Also wrote the book Toldot Shimshon on Tractate Avot. The Chida writes that he was well-versed in practical Kabbalah and commanded his Kabalistic works to be buried in his grave (Shem HaGedolim, chapter "Ma'arechet Sefarim", Letter 46). See attached material.
In his introduction to the book, the author urges "in ten languages of prayer" to study his book, and blesses the person who does so that "The One Who Repays should pay in this merit a good imbursement for those who do that true chessed with the three blessings of children, life and livelihood". Further in the introduction the author writes that since his only son died and he was left without any children, he called his book Zera Shimshon (Seed of Shimshon). He promises "And your eyes shall see your children and grandchildren like olive plants around your table, wise and clever and homes full with all good, also wealth and also honor shall not leave your children until 'They shall see G-d's honor…'".
104, 108-115, 115, [1], 117-[1]62; 21, [1] leaf. 14 cm. Good condition, few stains. Moth marks. Old binding.
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![Pardes Rimonim, by Rabbi Moshe Cordovero – the Ramak. Kabbalistic illustrations. Korets [1786]. Ownership inscriptions in anc](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/101.jpg "Pardes Rimonim – Korets, 1786")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $250
Sold for: $325
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Pardes Rimonim, by Rabbi Moshe Cordovero – the Ramak. Kabbalistic illustrations. Korets [1786]. Ownership inscriptions in ancient handwriting Rabbi "Yosef ben Yeshaya".
168 leaves. 32 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. Worn damaged leather binding.
On title page: "Printed a second time", some copies have title pages with differences.
168 leaves. 32 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. Worn damaged leather binding.
On title page: "Printed a second time", some copies have title pages with differences.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Sold for: $250
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Sefer Karnayim, by Rabbi Aharon HaZaken of Kardina, with "Dan Yadin" commentary by Rabbi Shimshon of Ostropol. Poryck, 1818. Signatures and ownership inscriptions by Rabbi "Moshe Shlomo of Novardok".
Rabbi Moshe Shlomo Harkavi, a renowned Torah scholar and a leader of the Novardok community, son of Rabbi Gershon Harkavi of Novardok and Safed (died in c. 1828, was a scholar form the "Vilna Ga'on's Kloiz" and one of the founders of the" Beit Midrash HaGra" in Safed), father of the Harkavi family famous in Russia, which has rabbis, learned men and public figures. See attached material.
[1], 43 leaves. 17 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. New binding.
Rabbi Moshe Shlomo Harkavi, a renowned Torah scholar and a leader of the Novardok community, son of Rabbi Gershon Harkavi of Novardok and Safed (died in c. 1828, was a scholar form the "Vilna Ga'on's Kloiz" and one of the founders of the" Beit Midrash HaGra" in Safed), father of the Harkavi family famous in Russia, which has rabbis, learned men and public figures. See attached material.
[1], 43 leaves. 17 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. New binding.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $425
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* "Or HaYashar", Rabbi Meir Papresh, Feurth, 1764. (Lacking 2 leaves of introduction). Signed Rabbi "Leib Sofer of F.", on last leaf is a long handwritten list of Torah thoughts on the 13 principles of faith. * "Likutim, segulot and likutim" by Rabbi Shimshon of Ostropoli. Zholkva, 1793. (Damaged copy, lacking part of last leaf). Handwritten appendix of "Another segula for a person with a toothache. Hoshana Raba after prayers, he should take a sweet apple and thrust it on the end of the hoshana and then broil the apple and eat it before he dines". Ancient signature of "Zvi Hirsh ben Rabbi Moshe Maratin". * "Kavanot L'Ha'Ari". Lemberg 1863. Long handwritten gloss. Stamps and signatures. "Otiot D'Rabbi Akiva" with "Mesilot Chochma" and the "Ilan" commentary by the Maharshal. Lemberg, 1860.
5 books, Various sizes and conditions, good to fair-poor.
5 books, Various sizes and conditions, good to fair-poor.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Sold for: $400
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* Sefer Adam Yashar. Bound with: Sefer Megaleh Amukot; and Sefer Teivat Gomeh, by author of the Pri Megadim. (Stamps: Rabbi Avraham Moshe Babad; Rabbi Mendel Babad; Rabbi Moshe Hager). * Sefer Amudei Shesh. * Sefer Korban Shabbat. Rabbi Betzalel of Kobryn. * Sefer Yashev Rucho. Rabbi Yeshaya Asher Zelig Margaliot. (Stamp of author). * Sefer Otzar Chochmat HaKabbalah. Rabbi Ephraim son of Rabbi Meir HaLevi Regensburg. * Sefer Petura De’Aba.
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9 books in 7 volumes. Various sizes and conditions.
For additional details pertaining to books see Hebrew description.
9 books in 7 volumes. Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $300
Sold for: $450
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* Sefer HaKavanot by the Ari. * Bound with: * Sefer Erchei HaKinuyim, by Rabbi Ya’akov Tzemach. * Sefer Me’ah She’arim, by Rabbi Yitzchak Shani. Contains signature.
* Sefer Pri Yitzchak. Rabbi Yitzchak son of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch of Zoldin. * Sefer Sha’ar HaPsukim and Sha’ar HaLikutim by Rabbi Chaim Vital. * Tefilla LeMoshe prayer book, by Rabbi Moshe Cordovero. * Sefer HaPli’ah – Sefer HaKaneh, attributed to Rabbi Avigdor Kara. Signatures “Eliyahu Dov Alter Perel of Spinka”, stamps of Rabbi Nachman Kahana [Rebbe of Spinka – Bnei Brak]. * Sefer Brit Menucha, by Rabbi Avraham of Rimon HaSepharadi. Bound with: * Sefer Yesh Sachar. Rabbi Yissachar Ber son of Rabbi Moshe Petachya of Karmenitz. Stamps by Rebbe Rabbi Yechezkel Shraga Lifshitz Halberstam of Stropkov. * Sefer Minchat Eliezer. Rabbi Eliezer Yedid HaLevi.
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10 books, various sizes and conditions.
* Sefer Pri Yitzchak. Rabbi Yitzchak son of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch of Zoldin. * Sefer Sha’ar HaPsukim and Sha’ar HaLikutim by Rabbi Chaim Vital. * Tefilla LeMoshe prayer book, by Rabbi Moshe Cordovero. * Sefer HaPli’ah – Sefer HaKaneh, attributed to Rabbi Avigdor Kara. Signatures “Eliyahu Dov Alter Perel of Spinka”, stamps of Rabbi Nachman Kahana [Rebbe of Spinka – Bnei Brak]. * Sefer Brit Menucha, by Rabbi Avraham of Rimon HaSepharadi. Bound with: * Sefer Yesh Sachar. Rabbi Yissachar Ber son of Rabbi Moshe Petachya of Karmenitz. Stamps by Rebbe Rabbi Yechezkel Shraga Lifshitz Halberstam of Stropkov. * Sefer Minchat Eliezer. Rabbi Eliezer Yedid HaLevi.
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10 books, various sizes and conditions.
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![Three leaves from edition of the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah printed in Soncino, [1490]. Gershom Soncino printing press.
Leaf of l](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/106.jpg "Leaves from Edition of the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah – Soncino, 1490")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Sold for: $375
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Three leaves from edition of the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah printed in Soncino, [1490]. Gershom Soncino printing press.
Leaf of laws of prohibition of sexual intercourse [chapters 13-14], leaf of laws of forbidden foods [chapters 3-4] and leaf of laws of vows [chapters 9-10].
3 leaves, 29 cm. Fair condition, moth damage, stains and tears [damaging text]. Handwritten glosses.
Leaf of laws of prohibition of sexual intercourse [chapters 13-14], leaf of laws of forbidden foods [chapters 3-4] and leaf of laws of vows [chapters 9-10].
3 leaves, 29 cm. Fair condition, moth damage, stains and tears [damaging text]. Handwritten glosses.
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Early Printed Books – Resh and Shin Years'
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,750
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Collection of printed leaf remnants removed from the binding geniza. Includes leaves printed in the 15th and 16th century [Arba Turim, Soncino 1490; Yalkut Shimoni, Soncino 1521-1527; Binyamin Ze'ev responsa, Venice 1539; etc]; dozens of leaves of several editions of the Babylonian Talmud, unidentified (some apparently from the Thessaloniki printing); some leaves are proof leaves and printing trials [from the 16th-17th century – Gemara pages from an unknown edition and pages from "Ne'eman Shmuel" (Thessaloniki, 1723) are printed in one of the pamphlets], with proofreaders' handwritten corrections [one leaf has the signature "Avraham Amarilio", apparently Rabbi Avraham Amarilio of Thessaloniki, author of Brit Avraham].
More than 100 leaves. Varying size, varied condition of damages due to binding.
More than 100 leaves. Varying size, varied condition of damages due to binding.
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Early Printed Books – Resh and Shin Years'
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![Sefer Tzeida LaDerech by Rabbi Menachem ben Aharon Ebn Zerach. Ferrara, [1554]. Printing press of Avraham ben Oski. First edi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/108.jpg "Sefer Tzeida LaDerech – First Edition – Ferrara, 1554")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Sold for: $2,500
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Sefer Tzeida LaDerech by Rabbi Menachem ben Aharon Ebn Zerach. Ferrara, [1554]. Printing press of Avraham ben Oski. First edition.
Composed by Rabbi Menachem ben Zerach, among scholars of Spain during the 14th century and disciple of Rabbi Yehudah son of the "Rosh" (Asher ben Yechiel). Contains laws and customs for all days of the year. Lengthy introduction to book contains important details pertaining to "Ba’alei HaTosfot" and greatest "Rishonim" as well as to period of author. The author states that the book is intended for “those who follow the court of the King’s majesty… who due to the trials and tribulations of the time… become lax in fulfillment of the commandments…”.
Flag of printer which appears in center of title page, printed again on last leaf with colophon: “Completed here in Ferrara in home of esteemed Rabbi Avraham ben Oski”.
Signature upon title page of book: “Yom Tov Elyakim”, apparently Rabbi Yom Tov Elyakim (1770-1846), rabbi of Sofia and toward the end of his days rabbi of Jewish community of Hebron (see attached material). Several [cut off] glosses.
[14], 32, [3], 38-75, [213] leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Title page incomplete and professionally restored. Restored tears and damage on several leaves. Ancient binding.
In this copy, as in majority of copies, leaves 33-37 containing commentary on "Birkat HaMinim", were omitted for censorship reasons, and replaced with three leaves containing brief version without pagination [see article of Yitzchak Rivkind, "Sefer HaYovel" in honor of Alexander Marx, New York, 1950, p. 416; and article of S. Hasida, "Birkat HaMinim" in "Sefer Tzeida LaDerech", Moriah collection, Tishrei 5773 (2013), pp. 15-17].
Composed by Rabbi Menachem ben Zerach, among scholars of Spain during the 14th century and disciple of Rabbi Yehudah son of the "Rosh" (Asher ben Yechiel). Contains laws and customs for all days of the year. Lengthy introduction to book contains important details pertaining to "Ba’alei HaTosfot" and greatest "Rishonim" as well as to period of author. The author states that the book is intended for “those who follow the court of the King’s majesty… who due to the trials and tribulations of the time… become lax in fulfillment of the commandments…”.
Flag of printer which appears in center of title page, printed again on last leaf with colophon: “Completed here in Ferrara in home of esteemed Rabbi Avraham ben Oski”.
Signature upon title page of book: “Yom Tov Elyakim”, apparently Rabbi Yom Tov Elyakim (1770-1846), rabbi of Sofia and toward the end of his days rabbi of Jewish community of Hebron (see attached material). Several [cut off] glosses.
[14], 32, [3], 38-75, [213] leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Title page incomplete and professionally restored. Restored tears and damage on several leaves. Ancient binding.
In this copy, as in majority of copies, leaves 33-37 containing commentary on "Birkat HaMinim", were omitted for censorship reasons, and replaced with three leaves containing brief version without pagination [see article of Yitzchak Rivkind, "Sefer HaYovel" in honor of Alexander Marx, New York, 1950, p. 416; and article of S. Hasida, "Birkat HaMinim" in "Sefer Tzeida LaDerech", Moriah collection, Tishrei 5773 (2013), pp. 15-17].
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Early Printed Books – Resh and Shin Years'
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