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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,188
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Facsimile, "Worms Mahzor", elaborate manuscript from the 13th century. Austria-Switzerland-Jerusalem, 1986.
Large elaborate facsimile on thick parchment-like paper. Antique-style leather and metal binding, with clasps for closing. A numbered copy, from an edition of 300 copies.
The" Machzor", written in 1272, was used for hundreds of years in the synagogue of the Worms congregation until the destruction of the synagogue by the Nazis on Kristallnacht, on November 1938. The "Machzor" was saved by Worms' archivist, who concealed it in a cathedral. In 1957, the manuscript was transferred to The Israel National & University Library in Jerusalem.
[224] leaves. Size of leaves: 39x31 cm. Very good condition. Includes volume of prefaces and two illustrated facsimile leaves from a similar manuscript from the same period, bound separately. Original wooden case for all items.
Large elaborate facsimile on thick parchment-like paper. Antique-style leather and metal binding, with clasps for closing. A numbered copy, from an edition of 300 copies.
The" Machzor", written in 1272, was used for hundreds of years in the synagogue of the Worms congregation until the destruction of the synagogue by the Nazis on Kristallnacht, on November 1938. The "Machzor" was saved by Worms' archivist, who concealed it in a cathedral. In 1957, the manuscript was transferred to The Israel National & University Library in Jerusalem.
[224] leaves. Size of leaves: 39x31 cm. Very good condition. Includes volume of prefaces and two illustrated facsimile leaves from a similar manuscript from the same period, bound separately. Original wooden case for all items.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
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"Seder Tefillah", Part 2: Castle of G-d's city "Sha'arei Shamayim". With the commentary of Rabbi Ya'akov of Emden (Yavetz) according to revealed and hidden Torah thought and the "kavanot" of Ha'Ari and laws pertaining to prayer. Korets, [1818].
145 leaves. 17 cm. Greenish paper, good-fair condition, restored damages. Elaborate semi-leather binding.
145 leaves. 17 cm. Greenish paper, good-fair condition, restored damages. Elaborate semi-leather binding.
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![Siddur with commentary of Rabbi Ya’akov Emden. Section one – Amudei Shamayim [prayers for weekdays and Shabbat]. Section two](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/033.jpg "Rabbi Ya’akov Emden's Siddur – Lemberg, 1859-1860 – First Sephardic Ve")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $300
Unsold
Siddur with commentary of Rabbi Ya’akov Emden. Section one – Amudei Shamayim [prayers for weekdays and Shabbat]. Section two – Sha’arei Shamayim [prayers for festivals and more], Sephardic version. [Lvov, 1859-1860].
First edition of Sephardic version prayer book with commentary of Rabbi Ya’akov Emden. The commentary was compiled by the publisher for this version for the first time. Separate title page for section two with forged location of print, “Kyritz”, and detail of year of Kyritz publication.
Copy missing 8 leaves. Section one: 2-7, 13-176, 277-292, 193-226 leaves (faulty pagination. Missing: Title page and two following leaves, leaves 8-12); Section two: 85, [1] leaves (leaf 12 partially missing. Replaced with leaf from other copy). 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Majority of leaves in good condition, tears on several leaves and scotch tape restorations. Stains. Damaged binding.
First edition of Sephardic version prayer book with commentary of Rabbi Ya’akov Emden. The commentary was compiled by the publisher for this version for the first time. Separate title page for section two with forged location of print, “Kyritz”, and detail of year of Kyritz publication.
Copy missing 8 leaves. Section one: 2-7, 13-176, 277-292, 193-226 leaves (faulty pagination. Missing: Title page and two following leaves, leaves 8-12); Section two: 85, [1] leaves (leaf 12 partially missing. Replaced with leaf from other copy). 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Majority of leaves in good condition, tears on several leaves and scotch tape restorations. Stains. Damaged binding.
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![Year round prayers in "a small volume", Amsterdam, [1773]. Printing press of the brothers Yosef Ya'akov and Avraham](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/034.jpg "Siddur and Psalms, Amsterdam, 1769-1773 - Miniature Volume")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $250
Sold for: $425
Including buyer's premium
Year round prayers in "a small volume", Amsterdam, [1773]. Printing press of the brothers Yosef Ya'akov and Avraham Props. Bound with separate section for Psalms and "Seder Ma'amadot", Amsterdam, [1769]. Printed by the Props brothers.
12, 415 leaves; 56 leaves; 47 leaves. 12.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and detached leaves. Antique leather binding, damaged and detached.
12, 415 leaves; 56 leaves; 47 leaves. 12.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and detached leaves. Antique leather binding, damaged and detached.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $250
Sold for: $688
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Sefer Avodat Boreh, prayer book for weekdays and Friday night, with commentary based upon concealed and alluded wisdom, including Kabbalistic intents. By Rabbi Akiva Ber of Vilnius, Wilhelmsdorf, 1688. First edition.
[51] leaves. (Originally: 52 leaves. Missing: Leaf 24). 19.5 cm. Fair condition, moth damage on text, stains and wear, restored damage on several leaves. New binding.
[51] leaves. (Originally: 52 leaves. Missing: Leaf 24). 19.5 cm. Fair condition, moth damage on text, stains and wear, restored damage on several leaves. New binding.
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![Tefilat Yesharim prayer book, Sephardic custom, arranged according to the Arizal and Rabbi Moshe Zacut. Amsterdam, 1740.
[4]](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/036.jpg "Tefilat Yesharim Prayer book, Amsterdam, 1740")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Tefilat Yesharim prayer book, Sephardic custom, arranged according to the Arizal and Rabbi Moshe Zacut. Amsterdam, 1740.
[4], 112, 213-277; 142 leaves. Approx. 18 cm. Fair condition, damage and stains from usage, moth damage in middle of the prayer book. Restored damage on title page. New binding.
[4], 112, 213-277; 142 leaves. Approx. 18 cm. Fair condition, damage and stains from usage, moth damage in middle of the prayer book. Restored damage on title page. New binding.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Siddur Kol Bo Katan, year round siddur and machzor (with piyutim), according to Eastern Ashkenaz custom. The Yotzrot are according to Ashkenaz custom. Homburg, "In Amsterdam letters". 1749.
"In it you will find the order of prayers… for Shacharit and Arvit and Rosh Chodesh and the festivals with the machzor and selichot for the whole year… Passover Haggadah and the Omer counting, Yotzrot for the whole year, ma'ariv for each festival in its place, Pirkei Avot, all Tikunei Shabbat with songs, Parshiot for the whole year, Shir HaYichud, Yom Kippur Katan, Hoshanot and Zulatot". With Perek Shira and other additions.
Approximately 600 leaves. Mistaken leaf numbering. (Lacking 2 or 3 leaves in the middle of the siddur at various places). 16.5 cm. fair condition, use stains and various damages. Restored leaves. Some leaves have damages with lack. Leaf cutting with damage to titles and to edge of text. Leather binding, antique and worn.
"In it you will find the order of prayers… for Shacharit and Arvit and Rosh Chodesh and the festivals with the machzor and selichot for the whole year… Passover Haggadah and the Omer counting, Yotzrot for the whole year, ma'ariv for each festival in its place, Pirkei Avot, all Tikunei Shabbat with songs, Parshiot for the whole year, Shir HaYichud, Yom Kippur Katan, Hoshanot and Zulatot". With Perek Shira and other additions.
Approximately 600 leaves. Mistaken leaf numbering. (Lacking 2 or 3 leaves in the middle of the siddur at various places). 16.5 cm. fair condition, use stains and various damages. Restored leaves. Some leaves have damages with lack. Leaf cutting with damage to titles and to edge of text. Leather binding, antique and worn.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $250
Sold for: $500
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All-year prayer book as customary in Poland with Sefer Tehillim at end “with fine and straightforward commentary”. Amsterdam, (1816).
Pamphlet “Beit Rachel Ve’Sha’ar Hallel Y'ah” bound at the beginning, by Rabbi Naftali Katz author of Smichat Chachamim. Amsterdam, (1816).
15 leaves; [1], 256, 120 leaves; 90, [2] leaves. 19 cm. Good condition, stains, especially on section of Passover Haggadah. Old unoriginal binding.
Pamphlet “Beit Rachel Ve’Sha’ar Hallel Y'ah” bound at the beginning, by Rabbi Naftali Katz author of Smichat Chachamim. Amsterdam, (1816).
15 leaves; [1], 256, 120 leaves; 90, [2] leaves. 19 cm. Good condition, stains, especially on section of Passover Haggadah. Old unoriginal binding.
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![Seder Ta'aniyot, prayers and lamentations for four fast days, according to the custom of the Sefardim. Amsterdam, [1771].
The](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/039.jpg "Seder Ta'aniyot – Amsterdam, 1771")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $200
Unsold
Seder Ta'aniyot, prayers and lamentations for four fast days, according to the custom of the Sefardim. Amsterdam, [1771].
The haftara for Tisha B'Av appears with translation to Porteguese.
[1], 2, [2], 3-132 leaves. 17 cm. Good condition, few stains. Gilt leaf cutting. Original binding, partially detached.
The haftara for Tisha B'Av appears with translation to Porteguese.
[1], 2, [2], 3-132 leaves. 17 cm. Good condition, few stains. Gilt leaf cutting. Original binding, partially detached.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $300
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Year round machzor, according to the custom of Ashkenaz and Poland. Amsterdam, 1814.
Instructions in Yiddish-Deitsch. The Mussaf prayer of Shemini Azeret has etchings of illustrations of the constellations.
354 leaves. 13 cm. Good condition, few stains. Bound in red attractive binding, with reconstructed metal clasp.
Instructions in Yiddish-Deitsch. The Mussaf prayer of Shemini Azeret has etchings of illustrations of the constellations.
354 leaves. 13 cm. Good condition, few stains. Bound in red attractive binding, with reconstructed metal clasp.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $325
Including buyer's premium
Ma'aravot, Yotzrot, Zulatot and Selichot. A collection of piyutim according to Worms custom, for evening prayers, Yotzer, Zulat etc. lacking in the machzor according to regular Ashkenasic customs. Frankfurt am Main, [1714]. Printed by Johann Kelner.
Signature of Rabbi "Isaac Berlin" – Rabbi Isaac Berlin of Hamburg, a Torah scholar and linguist, son of Rabbi Elazar Lazi Berlin (1741-1814) Chief Rabbi of the Altona, Hamburg, Wandsbek communities. Author of Mishnat Rabbi Eliezer.
46 leaves, approximately 20 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. Worn binding.
Signature of Rabbi "Isaac Berlin" – Rabbi Isaac Berlin of Hamburg, a Torah scholar and linguist, son of Rabbi Elazar Lazi Berlin (1741-1814) Chief Rabbi of the Altona, Hamburg, Wandsbek communities. Author of Mishnat Rabbi Eliezer.
46 leaves, approximately 20 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. Worn binding.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $600
Sold for: $750
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Machzorim according to Ashkenasic customs. Full nine-volume set [first and second day of Passover; seventh and eighth day of Passover; Rosh Hashana; Second day of Rosh Hashana; Ma'ariv of Yom Kippur; Yom Kippur; Succot; Shemini Azeret and Simchat Torah]. Redelheim, 1800-1805. First edition of "machzorim" published by Rabbi Wolf Redelheim. [Besides Vol. 9 for Shemini Azeret, which is from the second and rare edition, Redelheim, 1805]. Approbations by Rabbi Pinchas Horowitz, author of the "Hafla'ah" and other approbations.
The first title page of the Passover machzor is signed "Zalman ben My Father Rabbi Meir Rothschild".
9 volumes, approximately 19 cm. Good condition. Semi-leather original bindings, worn.
The first title page of the Passover machzor is signed "Zalman ben My Father Rabbi Meir Rothschild".
9 volumes, approximately 19 cm. Good condition. Semi-leather original bindings, worn.
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