Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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* Lekach Tov, explanation of words and verbs in the books of Nevi'im and Ketuvim. By Rabbi Moshe Shertlan Segal. Prague, 1604. First edition. Printed by Moshe ben Rabbi Yosef Bezalel Katz. (After Sefer Tehillim: "The responses of Radak to the Christians on a few Psalms. And the questions he asked on them").
Explanation of the words according to commentaries in Yiddish-Deitsch [Jewish-German, in Tzena U'Rena lettering]: "…And I gathered from the paths of the commentators, such as Rabbi Avraham Ebn Ezra and the Radak and others, and I summarized their words…in light language which is used regularly in Ashkenaz. And sometimes some simple explanations… I have begun to do… I… Moshe ben Yissachar HaLevi (called Moshe Shertal… Segal)".
Inscriptions and owner's signatures in Ashkenasi handwriting [from 1622 and others].
[185] leaves. 17 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, moth marks. Restored damages and tears. Last leaf missing and restored. Elaborated leather binding.
* Be'er Moshe, explanation of words and commentary on the Chumash and the five Megillot, by Rabbi Moshe Shertlan Segal. Prague, 1604. First edition. Printed by Moshe ben Rabbi Yosef Bezalel Katz.
This commentary has been printed in various Chumashim. Included in the regulations of the Krakow community from 1638: "A teacher must not study Chumash with any other commentary other than the Be'er Moshe commentary…".
Ancient signatures and owners' inscriptions.
[104] leaves. 17 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, moth marks. Restored damages to several pages. Elaborate leather binding.
Explanation of the words according to commentaries in Yiddish-Deitsch [Jewish-German, in Tzena U'Rena lettering]: "…And I gathered from the paths of the commentators, such as Rabbi Avraham Ebn Ezra and the Radak and others, and I summarized their words…in light language which is used regularly in Ashkenaz. And sometimes some simple explanations… I have begun to do… I… Moshe ben Yissachar HaLevi (called Moshe Shertal… Segal)".
Inscriptions and owner's signatures in Ashkenasi handwriting [from 1622 and others].
[185] leaves. 17 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, moth marks. Restored damages and tears. Last leaf missing and restored. Elaborated leather binding.
* Be'er Moshe, explanation of words and commentary on the Chumash and the five Megillot, by Rabbi Moshe Shertlan Segal. Prague, 1604. First edition. Printed by Moshe ben Rabbi Yosef Bezalel Katz.
This commentary has been printed in various Chumashim. Included in the regulations of the Krakow community from 1638: "A teacher must not study Chumash with any other commentary other than the Be'er Moshe commentary…".
Ancient signatures and owners' inscriptions.
[104] leaves. 17 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, moth marks. Restored damages to several pages. Elaborate leather binding.
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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: $400
Sold for: $1,625
Including buyer's premium
"Open the gates and the righteous nation shall enter", "Sha'arei Dura", with glosses by Rabbi Yitzchak Luria – the Maharshal. Basel, 1599.
99 (98) leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear. Worn binding.
99 (98) leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear. Worn binding.
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![Mikneh Avram, grammar book, by the physician and linguist Rabbi Avraham Davlemish. Venice, [1523]. Daniel Bomberg printing.
H](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/125.jpg "Mikneh Avram – Venice 1523 – Impressive Copy")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $2,000
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Mikneh Avram, grammar book, by the physician and linguist Rabbi Avraham Davlemish. Venice, [1523]. Daniel Bomberg printing.
Hebrew [with vowels] and Latin, page for page. Apparently, the book had been translated by David ben Klonimus who wrote the last section of the book, Section of Ta'amei Mikrah, and brought the book to print.
On the reverse side of the title page is a poem in Latin in honor of Daniel Bomberg, followed by an introduction in Latin by Daniel Bomberg. The author as well, praises Bomberg in his introduction.
Simultaneously, an edition in Hebrew only (from 1523) was printed. The order of the letters of the body of the work is almost identical. In this edition, each row is numbered.
Handsome copy in very good condition. [314] leaves. 21 cm. Wide margins, stains, handwritten inscription. Ancient binding, without clasps.
Hebrew [with vowels] and Latin, page for page. Apparently, the book had been translated by David ben Klonimus who wrote the last section of the book, Section of Ta'amei Mikrah, and brought the book to print.
On the reverse side of the title page is a poem in Latin in honor of Daniel Bomberg, followed by an introduction in Latin by Daniel Bomberg. The author as well, praises Bomberg in his introduction.
Simultaneously, an edition in Hebrew only (from 1523) was printed. The order of the letters of the body of the work is almost identical. In this edition, each row is numbered.
Handsome copy in very good condition. [314] leaves. 21 cm. Wide margins, stains, handwritten inscription. Ancient binding, without clasps.
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Early Printed Books – Resh and Shin Years'
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![Sefer Arugat HaBosem, on wisdom of grammar and the Holy Language, by Rabbi Shmuel Arkevolti. Venice, [1602]. First edition.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/126.jpg "Sefer Arugat HaBosem – Venice, 1602-1603 – Signatures")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $500
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Arugat HaBosem, on wisdom of grammar and the Holy Language, by Rabbi Shmuel Arkevolti. Venice, [1602]. First edition.
Fine renaissance-style title page. Many tables for instruction of grammar. Leaf 113 contains diagram “recurring cycle”.
Ownership notations and signatures in Italian and Oriental writing: “This is the product of the worshiper of the Almighty…”, “…philanthropist Raphael Aharon HaLevi”, “last redeemer Shlomo Chazan” [possibly Rabbi Shlomo Chazan, an Egyptian scholar, author of HaMa’a lot LeShlomo]. Additional rabbinic signature of Rabbi Shlomo Chazan on leaf following title page. Glosses in fine Italian writing.
119 [instead of: 118], [2] leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Tears, dark mildew stains, moth stains. New binding.
Fine renaissance-style title page. Many tables for instruction of grammar. Leaf 113 contains diagram “recurring cycle”.
Ownership notations and signatures in Italian and Oriental writing: “This is the product of the worshiper of the Almighty…”, “…philanthropist Raphael Aharon HaLevi”, “last redeemer Shlomo Chazan” [possibly Rabbi Shlomo Chazan, an Egyptian scholar, author of HaMa’a lot LeShlomo]. Additional rabbinic signature of Rabbi Shlomo Chazan on leaf following title page. Glosses in fine Italian writing.
119 [instead of: 118], [2] leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Tears, dark mildew stains, moth stains. New binding.
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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: $1,875
Including buyer's premium
Tur Even HaEzer, with Beit Yisrael, commentary divided into two: Perisha and Derisha, by Rabbi Yehoshua Falk HaCohen – author of the Sma. Lublin, [1638]. Printed by Klonimus Kalman Yaffe.
First edition of the Perisha and Derisha [commentary later attached to all editions of the Tur]. The commentaries are printed around the Tur.
The general name of the commentary is Beit Yisrael, which originally included the work on the Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat as well, called Me'irat Einayim [Sma]. In this edition, only the parts of Yoreh Deah and Even HaEzer were published.
204 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains. Reinforced with paper glued on the title page and last leaf. Leather binding (with damages), original leather clasps and metal.
First edition of the Perisha and Derisha [commentary later attached to all editions of the Tur]. The commentaries are printed around the Tur.
The general name of the commentary is Beit Yisrael, which originally included the work on the Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat as well, called Me'irat Einayim [Sma]. In this edition, only the parts of Yoreh Deah and Even HaEzer were published.
204 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains. Reinforced with paper glued on the title page and last leaf. Leather binding (with damages), original leather clasps and metal.
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Responsa and Halacha books
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![Urim V'Tumim, on Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, Part 1 [Simanim 1-72] and Part 2 [Simanim 73-152], by Rabbi Yehonatan Eibesh](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/148.jpg "Urim V'Tumim – Karlsruhe, 1775-1777 – First Edition")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $200
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Urim V'Tumim, on Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, Part 1 [Simanim 1-72] and Part 2 [Simanim 73-152], by Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz. Karlsruhe, [1775-1777]. First edition.
Separate title page for second part. Inscription on first title page: "Ya'akov Cohen".
[1], 204, [1] 205-381, [5] leaves. Good condition, stains, tears to margins of several pages [without damage to text]. Antique leather binding, remnants of laces-clasps.
Separate title page for second part. Inscription on first title page: "Ya'akov Cohen".
[1], 204, [1] 205-381, [5] leaves. Good condition, stains, tears to margins of several pages [without damage to text]. Antique leather binding, remnants of laces-clasps.
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Responsa and Halacha books
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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"Einei Avraham", on the Rambam, by Rabbi Avraham ben Ye'uda Zafig of Tunisia and Jerusalem. Amsterdam. 1784. Printed by the widow and orphans of Ya'akov Props.
In the approbations and the author's introduction, he tells that he was blind from childhood until the end of his days and therefore he called his book" Einei Avraham".
76 leaves. 22.5 cm. Good condition, brown leaves, especially wide margins, old binding missing spine.
In the approbations and the author's introduction, he tells that he was blind from childhood until the end of his days and therefore he called his book" Einei Avraham".
76 leaves. 22.5 cm. Good condition, brown leaves, especially wide margins, old binding missing spine.
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Responsa and Halacha books
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $350
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5 books in 4 volumes. Various sizes and conditions. Various handwritten signatures and inscriptions.
All the books have the signature of Rabbi Mordechai David Levine (author of "Darkei David", 1879-1967), most came from the estate of his elderly father-in-law (Rabbi Chaim Ya'akov Shapira, "Ra'avad" of Kovne and Jerusalem, 1832-1908).
5 books in 4 volumes. Various sizes and conditions. Various handwritten signatures and inscriptions.
All the books have the signature of Rabbi Mordechai David Levine (author of "Darkei David", 1879-1967), most came from the estate of his elderly father-in-law (Rabbi Chaim Ya'akov Shapira, "Ra'avad" of Kovne and Jerusalem, 1832-1908).
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Responsa and Halacha books
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $250
Sold for: $400
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*"Chagurat Shmuel", 1772. *"Maharam Lublin Responsa". 1769. *"Netivot L'Shabbat "1837. *"Nidrei Zerizin" 1839. *"Mevo HaTalmud" 1845. *Bound with: "Darkei Hora'ah", 1842. *"Shoshanat Ya'akov", 1863.
See Hebrew description.
7 books in 6 volumes. Various sizes and conditions. Moth damaged.
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7 books in 6 volumes. Various sizes and conditions. Moth damaged.
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Responsa and Halacha books
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
* Sefer Chemed Moshe. Rabbi Gedalia Moshe of Loshitz.
* Sefer Sidrei Tahara. Rabbi Elchanan Ashkenazi.
* Sefer HaAruch Meshech. Rabbi Shabtai Katz – The Shach.
* Sefer Beit Ephraim. Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot.
* Sefer Pri To’ar. Rabbi Chaim ben Attar. Bound with: Sefer Toraht HaBayit Ha’Aroch by the Rashba.
* Sefer Sha’arei Torah. Rabbi Binyamin Wolf Low.
* Noda BeYehuda responsa. Kama edition.
* Sefer Yeshu’ot Ya’akov. Rabbi Ya’akov Meshulam Bernstein.
* Sefer Kehilat Ya’akov. Rabbi Ya’akov Lorberbaum of Lisa.
* Noda BeYehuda responsa, Tanina edition. Rabbi Yechezkel Landau.
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11 books, various sizes and conditions. Signatures and ownership notations.
* Sefer Sidrei Tahara. Rabbi Elchanan Ashkenazi.
* Sefer HaAruch Meshech. Rabbi Shabtai Katz – The Shach.
* Sefer Beit Ephraim. Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot.
* Sefer Pri To’ar. Rabbi Chaim ben Attar. Bound with: Sefer Toraht HaBayit Ha’Aroch by the Rashba.
* Sefer Sha’arei Torah. Rabbi Binyamin Wolf Low.
* Noda BeYehuda responsa. Kama edition.
* Sefer Yeshu’ot Ya’akov. Rabbi Ya’akov Meshulam Bernstein.
* Sefer Kehilat Ya’akov. Rabbi Ya’akov Lorberbaum of Lisa.
* Noda BeYehuda responsa, Tanina edition. Rabbi Yechezkel Landau.
For additional details pertaining to books see Hebrew description.
11 books, various sizes and conditions. Signatures and ownership notations.
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Responsa and Halacha books
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $300
Sold for: $450
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Sefer Keset HaSofer, laws of writing of Sifrei Torah, Tefillim, Mezuzot and Megillat Esther, and their restoration. By Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried of Ungvar. Ofen 1835.
First book of author of Kitzur Shulchan Aruch. This book contains the well-known approbation of the Chatam Sofer.
[2], 32 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition, foxing and slight moth damage. Worn binding.
First book of author of Kitzur Shulchan Aruch. This book contains the well-known approbation of the Chatam Sofer.
[2], 32 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition, foxing and slight moth damage. Worn binding.
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Responsa and Halacha books
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $300
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* Sefer Lechem VeSimla. Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried.
* Sefer Toraht Zevach. Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried. Bound with: Sefer Ohel Yitzchak by Rabbi Yitzchak son of Rabbi Eliezer of Munkacs.
* Kitzur Shulchan Aruch HaShalem. Stamps of Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Kalish of Skernowitz.
* Sefer Ohalei Shem. Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried.
* Kitzur Shulchan Aruch. Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried.
For additional details pertaining to books see Hebrew description.
Various sizes and conditions.
* Sefer Toraht Zevach. Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried. Bound with: Sefer Ohel Yitzchak by Rabbi Yitzchak son of Rabbi Eliezer of Munkacs.
* Kitzur Shulchan Aruch HaShalem. Stamps of Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Kalish of Skernowitz.
* Sefer Ohalei Shem. Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried.
* Kitzur Shulchan Aruch. Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried.
For additional details pertaining to books see Hebrew description.
Various sizes and conditions.
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Responsa and Halacha books
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