Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Yedei Moshe, commentary on five Megillot by Rabbi Moshe Almosnino. Venice, [1597].
Signatures and ownership notations in Italian writing: “Yosef Yechezkel son of Aharon Asher Mantova”, “monetary acquisition…” and more.
289, [9] leaves. 29 cm. Good condition. Stains, moth damage, several loose pamphlets. Ancient leather binding, damaged.
Signatures and ownership notations in Italian writing: “Yosef Yechezkel son of Aharon Asher Mantova”, “monetary acquisition…” and more.
289, [9] leaves. 29 cm. Good condition. Stains, moth damage, several loose pamphlets. Ancient leather binding, damaged.
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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: $688
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Imrei Shefer, Sermons. Rabbi Naftali Ashkenazi. Venice, [1601].
The author, among scholars of Eretz Israel and Kabbalists of Safed, disciple and relative of the Ari who is mentioned in Sefer HaChizyonot [book of visions] by Rabbi Chaim Vital. Departed from Safed and emigrated to Venice in 1601, where he printed his book and was associated with scholars of the Yeshiva of the city until his demise. The book contains sermons which he delivered on various occasions and eulogies on Torah giants of his generation, including Rabbi Eliezer Azikri author of Sefer Charedim. In the book he presents sayings in the name of the Ari.
Signature on title page in square letters: “This book belongs to me Shmuel Trivish”.
220 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and traces of mildew, moth damage. New binding.
The author, among scholars of Eretz Israel and Kabbalists of Safed, disciple and relative of the Ari who is mentioned in Sefer HaChizyonot [book of visions] by Rabbi Chaim Vital. Departed from Safed and emigrated to Venice in 1601, where he printed his book and was associated with scholars of the Yeshiva of the city until his demise. The book contains sermons which he delivered on various occasions and eulogies on Torah giants of his generation, including Rabbi Eliezer Azikri author of Sefer Charedim. In the book he presents sayings in the name of the Ari.
Signature on title page in square letters: “This book belongs to me Shmuel Trivish”.
220 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and traces of mildew, moth damage. 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: $3,000
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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.
Category
Early Printed Books – Resh and Shin Years'
Catalogue
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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Early Printed Books – Resh and Shin Years'
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $2,000
Unsold
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.
Category
Early Printed Books – Resh and Shin Years'
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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.
Category
Early Printed Books – Resh and Shin Years'
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $6,500
Unsold
Full set of elaborate Bible edition printed in Hebrew in Paris, during 1539-1543. (Includes the five megillot).
4 volumes, approximately 23 cm. Each book has a special title page in Hebrew and Latin, with different pagination and pamplet numbering. Assembled from several copies, varied condition. Overall good condition. Several damaged and restored leaves. Comments and inscriptions in Latin writing. Elaborate leather bindings, placed in a matching leather box.
4 volumes, approximately 23 cm. Each book has a special title page in Hebrew and Latin, with different pagination and pamplet numbering. Assembled from several copies, varied condition. Overall good condition. Several damaged and restored leaves. Comments and inscriptions in Latin writing. Elaborate leather bindings, placed in a matching leather box.
Category
Bibles and Tehilim
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $500
Unsold
"Sefer Ketuvim" with commentaries [Rashi, Ebn Ezra, Ralbag] and the "Massorah". Venice, [1525]. Daniel Bomberg printing press.
Without title page. Poor condition, extensive moth damage, stains and mildew.
Without title page. Poor condition, extensive moth damage, stains and mildew.
Category
Bibles and Tehilim
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
"Ketuvim" – Psalms, Proverbs-Chronicles. Amsterdam, 1732. Printed by Avraham Atias. Illustrated title page.
150, [6] leaves. 21.5 cm. Good condition, stains. Slight tear to title page. Original leather binding, damaged.
150, [6] leaves. 21.5 cm. Good condition, stains. Slight tear to title page. Original leather binding, damaged.
Category
Bibles and Tehilim
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $275
Including buyer's premium
Esrim Ve’Arba’a, five Chumashim and Megillot, Nevi’im Rishonim, Nevi’im Achronim and Ketuvim. [Amsterdam, 1639]. Menashe Ben Israel printing press.
Among the very few editions of the Bible which were printed in sanctity during that period by Jews. Two columns per page [similar to Bible which Rabbi Aryeh Levin had a tradition to use for performing “Goral HaGra”].
Colophon at end of book: “Praised be the Almighty, who has accompanied me throughout the entire process… and he has merited me to complete it… and print all twenty four books as I intended…”. (Hebrew date on title page and colophon differ from civil date listed on title page).
Copy incomplete at beginning. 4-112 (missing title page and two leaves); 144, 144-166; 94, [4] leaves. 15 cm. Fair condition, majority of leaves in good condition. Stains, mildew traces on several leaves. Last leaves worn and detached. Ancient leather binding, damaged.
Among the very few editions of the Bible which were printed in sanctity during that period by Jews. Two columns per page [similar to Bible which Rabbi Aryeh Levin had a tradition to use for performing “Goral HaGra”].
Colophon at end of book: “Praised be the Almighty, who has accompanied me throughout the entire process… and he has merited me to complete it… and print all twenty four books as I intended…”. (Hebrew date on title page and colophon differ from civil date listed on title page).
Copy incomplete at beginning. 4-112 (missing title page and two leaves); 144, 144-166; 94, [4] leaves. 15 cm. Fair condition, majority of leaves in good condition. Stains, mildew traces on several leaves. Last leaves worn and detached. Ancient leather binding, damaged.
Category
Bibles and Tehilim
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $1,800
Unsold
Chamisha Chumshei Torah and five Megillot. With Latin translation and commentary. Venice, 1551.
Printed from left to right. Text and translation in columns facing each other. Emblem of printer enlarged on separate leaf at end of book. Wooden etched frames at beginning of Chumashim and beginning of five Megillot. End of Sefer Devarim contains section (in Hebrew) “Ma’alat Moshe” – on the greatness of Moshe Rabbeinu (not listed in Bibliography Institute CD).
[1] CCVIII; 209-376, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Good condition, stains. Minor restoration on title page. Notations. Leather binding combined with restored ancient binding.
Printed from left to right. Text and translation in columns facing each other. Emblem of printer enlarged on separate leaf at end of book. Wooden etched frames at beginning of Chumashim and beginning of five Megillot. End of Sefer Devarim contains section (in Hebrew) “Ma’alat Moshe” – on the greatness of Moshe Rabbeinu (not listed in Bibliography Institute CD).
[1] CCVIII; 209-376, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Good condition, stains. Minor restoration on title page. Notations. Leather binding combined with restored ancient binding.
Category
Bibles and Tehilim
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Biblia Hebraica, Torah, Nevi’im and Ketuvim. Frankfurt am Main, [1692].
Hebrew, with preface and comments in Latin. Hebrew illustrated title page of pillars of exedra containing names of Nevi’im and books. Date noted on margins of Latin title page is 1712; however, date noted on Hebrew title page and end of Hebrew preface is Thursday, 17 Nisan 1692, and date listed on Latin colophon is 1692. Apparently the date on the Latin title page is incorrect [see Bibliography Institute CD, record 0182356].
Fine copy in original binding, clean leaves and gilded edges.
[10], 686, [24] leaves. 20 cm. Good condition, stains. Leather binding, slightly damaged.
Hebrew, with preface and comments in Latin. Hebrew illustrated title page of pillars of exedra containing names of Nevi’im and books. Date noted on margins of Latin title page is 1712; however, date noted on Hebrew title page and end of Hebrew preface is Thursday, 17 Nisan 1692, and date listed on Latin colophon is 1692. Apparently the date on the Latin title page is incorrect [see Bibliography Institute CD, record 0182356].
Fine copy in original binding, clean leaves and gilded edges.
[10], 686, [24] leaves. 20 cm. Good condition, stains. Leather binding, slightly damaged.
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Bibles and Tehilim
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