Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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With good omen and Mazal Tov - Ketubah recording the marriage of the groom Yichye Ben Jacob “called Ben Shitrit" with the bride Rahama [father’s name erased] Ben Yiluz. Ighilmiman (Morocco), June 1852.
Illustrated frane in the form of a gate, writing in upper lattice: See Hebrew.
The ketubah is torn at the bottom margins and the signatures are missing.
25 cm, lower part missing. Fair condition, dark stains, tears and fold marks, text damaged in several places. Repaired.
Illustrated frane in the form of a gate, writing in upper lattice: See Hebrew.
The ketubah is torn at the bottom margins and the signatures are missing.
25 cm, lower part missing. Fair condition, dark stains, tears and fold marks, text damaged in several places. Repaired.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Bill of renewal of marital stipulations, arranged between Rabbi Moshe son of Rabbi Shmuel Koriat and wife Chefziba daughter of Rabbi David Chasan. Tetouan (Morocco), 1855.
Inheritance settlement after passing of one of the parties, in the case that they do not merit offspring: “Presently, they have not been blessed with children… and were concerned that perhaps they will not merit children due to sins… since they live in love and harmony… and the [mentioned] wife is daughter of his brother…”. The parties annul the original marriage certificate which was arranged as “custom of exiled Jews” [custom originated by Jews exiled from Spain who arrived in North Africa] and stipulate new conditions.
Signed by two scholars of Tetouan: Rabbi Avraham Anhori (Malchei Rabanan, leaf 14/2) and Rabbi Reuven Elmaliach (Malchei Rabanan, leaf 104/2).
28.5 cm. leaf. Good condition, stains, folding marks and several tears.
Inheritance settlement after passing of one of the parties, in the case that they do not merit offspring: “Presently, they have not been blessed with children… and were concerned that perhaps they will not merit children due to sins… since they live in love and harmony… and the [mentioned] wife is daughter of his brother…”. The parties annul the original marriage certificate which was arranged as “custom of exiled Jews” [custom originated by Jews exiled from Spain who arrived in North Africa] and stipulate new conditions.
Signed by two scholars of Tetouan: Rabbi Avraham Anhori (Malchei Rabanan, leaf 14/2) and Rabbi Reuven Elmaliach (Malchei Rabanan, leaf 104/2).
28.5 cm. leaf. Good condition, stains, folding marks and several tears.
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![Sefer Chochmat Shlomo, Glosses by Rabbi Shlomo Luria [Maharshal] on the Shas, [Amsterdam, 1691].
Last leaf contains many sign](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/311.jpg "Chochmat Shlomo by Rabbi Shlomo Luria [Maharshal] – Signatures of Rabb")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Sefer Chochmat Shlomo, Glosses by Rabbi Shlomo Luria [Maharshal] on the Shas, [Amsterdam, 1691].
Last leaf contains many signatures by scholars of Morocco: “Rabbi Meir Toledano”; Rabbi “Yehuda Toledano” who also signs “HaDos Toledano”; Rabbi “Eliyahu ben Shushan” and Rabbi “Yitzchak Amar”.
The signed rabbis are apparently scholars of Meknes, Morocco: Rabbi Meir Toledano, son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Toledano author of Melechet HaKodesh and his son Rabbi Yehuda Toledano known as Rabbi HaDos [born in 1780, composed dozens of books. Known for his commentary on the Hoshanot. Great Torah scholar of Meknes. Passed away between 1840-1853. [See attached material].
In that same city there was an additional scholar named Rabbi Yehuda HaDos son of Rabbi Chaviv Toledano, disciple of Rabbi Yekutiel Berdugo, who studied together with Rabbi Yitzchak Amar [passed away in 1833 at age 25, see attached material]. However, it is more reasonable that signature is of Rabbi Yehuda son of abovementioned Rabbi Meir Toledano. See attached material.
2-136 leaves (incomplete copy, originally: [2] 136 leaves).18.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear damage. Slight moth damage. Elegant ancient leather binding, slightly damaged.
Last leaf contains many signatures by scholars of Morocco: “Rabbi Meir Toledano”; Rabbi “Yehuda Toledano” who also signs “HaDos Toledano”; Rabbi “Eliyahu ben Shushan” and Rabbi “Yitzchak Amar”.
The signed rabbis are apparently scholars of Meknes, Morocco: Rabbi Meir Toledano, son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Toledano author of Melechet HaKodesh and his son Rabbi Yehuda Toledano known as Rabbi HaDos [born in 1780, composed dozens of books. Known for his commentary on the Hoshanot. Great Torah scholar of Meknes. Passed away between 1840-1853. [See attached material].
In that same city there was an additional scholar named Rabbi Yehuda HaDos son of Rabbi Chaviv Toledano, disciple of Rabbi Yekutiel Berdugo, who studied together with Rabbi Yitzchak Amar [passed away in 1833 at age 25, see attached material]. However, it is more reasonable that signature is of Rabbi Yehuda son of abovementioned Rabbi Meir Toledano. See attached material.
2-136 leaves (incomplete copy, originally: [2] 136 leaves).18.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear damage. Slight moth damage. Elegant ancient leather binding, slightly damaged.
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![Sefer Chok L’Yisrael, Sefer Bereshit. Livorno, [1818].
Title page and following leaf contain ownership notations and fine ca](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/312.jpg "Chok L'Yisrael – Livorno, 1818 – Signatures of Rabbi Raphael and Rabbi")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Sefer Chok L’Yisrael, Sefer Bereshit. Livorno, [1818].
Title page and following leaf contain ownership notations and fine calligraphic signatures of Rabbi Shlomo Even Tzur and his son Rabbi Raphael Even Tzur.
Even Tzur family was among most distinguished rabbinical families of Morocco. Rabbi Ya’akov Even Tzur – the Yavetz, among leading Torah scholars of Morocco, whose sons served in rabbinate of city of Fes. This copy includes signature of most recent Rabbi Raphael Even Tzur who served as Av Beit Din of Fes (1830-1917). Second signature of Rabbi Shlomo Even Tzur is apparently by father of Rabbi Raphael (see: Malchei Rabanan, leaf 105, 2).
[4], 192 leaves. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and several tears. Original loose leather binding.
Title page and following leaf contain ownership notations and fine calligraphic signatures of Rabbi Shlomo Even Tzur and his son Rabbi Raphael Even Tzur.
Even Tzur family was among most distinguished rabbinical families of Morocco. Rabbi Ya’akov Even Tzur – the Yavetz, among leading Torah scholars of Morocco, whose sons served in rabbinate of city of Fes. This copy includes signature of most recent Rabbi Raphael Even Tzur who served as Av Beit Din of Fes (1830-1917). Second signature of Rabbi Shlomo Even Tzur is apparently by father of Rabbi Raphael (see: Malchei Rabanan, leaf 105, 2).
[4], 192 leaves. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and several tears. Original loose leather binding.
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![Sefer Tehillim, with commentary of Rashbam [Rabbi Shmuel ben Meir]. Vienna, 1816.
Based on 1794-1797 Berlin edition. “Rashba](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/313.jpg "Sefer Tehillim – Vienna, 1816 – Signature of Rabbi Vidal HaTzarfati")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Sefer Tehillim, with commentary of Rashbam [Rabbi Shmuel ben Meir]. Vienna, 1816.
Based on 1794-1797 Berlin edition. “Rashbam commentary found in Beit Eked Sefarim [book treasury] of the glorious king” is a forged commentary by Yitzchak Satanov publisher of Berlin edition.
Title page contains personal handwritten inscription: “My Tehillim… Vidal HaTzarfati…”, and additional signature: “Vidal HaTzarfati” – apparently signature of Ga’on Rabbi Vidal HaTzarfati [the fourth] (1797-1856, Malchei Rabanan, p. 31), among rabbis of cities of Fes, Morocco.
307 pages (missing last leaf containing prayer after reciting of Tehillim). 20 cm. Good condition, stains. Scotch tape restoration on last leaf. Damaged binding.
Based on 1794-1797 Berlin edition. “Rashbam commentary found in Beit Eked Sefarim [book treasury] of the glorious king” is a forged commentary by Yitzchak Satanov publisher of Berlin edition.
Title page contains personal handwritten inscription: “My Tehillim… Vidal HaTzarfati…”, and additional signature: “Vidal HaTzarfati” – apparently signature of Ga’on Rabbi Vidal HaTzarfati [the fourth] (1797-1856, Malchei Rabanan, p. 31), among rabbis of cities of Fes, Morocco.
307 pages (missing last leaf containing prayer after reciting of Tehillim). 20 cm. Good condition, stains. Scotch tape restoration on last leaf. Damaged binding.
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![* Sefer Kerem Chemar, section 1, responsa by Rabbi Avraham Ankava. Livorno, [1869]. Inscription on title page in handwriting](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/314.JPG "Three Books with Inscriptions of Authors")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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* Sefer Kerem Chemar, section 1, responsa by Rabbi Avraham Ankava. Livorno, [1869]. Inscription on title page in handwriting of author: “… Masoud Aviktzitz… Avraham Ankava”.
* Sefer Kerem Chemar, section 2 [‘Sefer HaTakanot’, ‘Et Sofer’, responsa]. Rabbi Avraham Ankava. Livorno, [1871]. Handwritten inscription of author: “… Shmuel Gershon… Avraham Ankava”.
* Sefer Mitzvat HaMelech, warnings with commentary Ner Mitzvah and Hidur Mitzvah, by Rabbi Chaim HaKohen [Av Beit Din of Tripoli]. Livorno, [1879]. Binding leaf contains inscription in handwriting of author: “Gift from author Chaim HaKohen”. Several corrections [apparently in handwriting of author], ownership notations. Leather binding with gold imprint: “Masoud Di Gali HaKohen”.
Various sizes and conditions.
* Sefer Kerem Chemar, section 2 [‘Sefer HaTakanot’, ‘Et Sofer’, responsa]. Rabbi Avraham Ankava. Livorno, [1871]. Handwritten inscription of author: “… Shmuel Gershon… Avraham Ankava”.
* Sefer Mitzvat HaMelech, warnings with commentary Ner Mitzvah and Hidur Mitzvah, by Rabbi Chaim HaKohen [Av Beit Din of Tripoli]. Livorno, [1879]. Binding leaf contains inscription in handwriting of author: “Gift from author Chaim HaKohen”. Several corrections [apparently in handwriting of author], ownership notations. Leather binding with gold imprint: “Masoud Di Gali HaKohen”.
Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Ahavat HaKadmonim – Passover Haggadah, with Jewish-Arabic translation and many piyutim [including bakashot and piyutim for Brit Milah]. Livorno, [1904].
Bound before title leaf is a long dedication: "This is a gift sent with joy and happiness… to the dearer than rubies and topaz named Yuda, Head of the Gomlei Chassadim Society…his lofty family…merit of forefathers protect him…and the merit of his rabbi… Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai…Yehuda Azulai".
[1], 56 leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition, tears repaired with tape. Stains and wear. Semi-leather binding, worn.
Ya'ari 1665; Otzar HaHagadot 2273.
Bound before title leaf is a long dedication: "This is a gift sent with joy and happiness… to the dearer than rubies and topaz named Yuda, Head of the Gomlei Chassadim Society…his lofty family…merit of forefathers protect him…and the merit of his rabbi… Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai…Yehuda Azulai".
[1], 56 leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition, tears repaired with tape. Stains and wear. Semi-leather binding, worn.
Ya'ari 1665; Otzar HaHagadot 2273.
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![Printed amulet for protection and against ayin hara, for hanging on wall. [Morocco? Mid 20th century].
Printed in blue, yello](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/316.jpg "Amulet for Protection and Against Ayin Hara – Morocco")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Printed amulet for protection and against ayin hara, for hanging on wall. [Morocco? Mid 20th century].
Printed in blue, yellow, black and pink colors. Has sections of verses, blessings and chamsa illustrations. In its center is a long blessing for protecting the home and its residents against ayin hara and lashon hara, for success in all endeavors and for protection from illness and mishaps, for good health and plenty. 23X29 cm. frame: 24.5X31 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor damage to frame.
Printed in blue, yellow, black and pink colors. Has sections of verses, blessings and chamsa illustrations. In its center is a long blessing for protecting the home and its residents against ayin hara and lashon hara, for success in all endeavors and for protection from illness and mishaps, for good health and plenty. 23X29 cm. frame: 24.5X31 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor damage to frame.
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![Manuscript. Morocco, [1894].
Contains a number of works on many subjects. The volume starts with: ”I begin to write stories&](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/317_1.jpg "Manuscript – Sefer Goralot, Interpretation of Dreams, Amulets and Inca")
![Manuscript. Morocco, [1894].
Contains a number of works on many subjects. The volume starts with: ”I begin to write stories&](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/317_2.jpg "Manuscript – Sefer Goralot, Interpretation of Dreams, Amulets and Inca")
![Manuscript. Morocco, [1894].
Contains a number of works on many subjects. The volume starts with: ”I begin to write stories&](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/317_3.jpg "Manuscript – Sefer Goralot, Interpretation of Dreams, Amulets and Inca")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Manuscript. Morocco, [1894].
Contains a number of works on many subjects. The volume starts with: ”I begin to write stories" [legends]. After that: remedies and invocations for various situations [“To push a needle into the hand and not to damage it …with no blood coming out…”, “for headaches” etc.], texts for amulets ["For the sick person who is worried”, “for the groom is imprisoned” “to defeat witchcraft” etc.] and kabalistic drawings, holy names [“I begin to write holy names”], fortunes; many piyutim and various sermons and prayers, and “new ideas”, a work called “Rina Veyeshua” in Judeo-Arabic; “Dahir [piyut for Passover], Calendar for the years 1895-1896; Book of Interpretation of Dreams [illustrated title page].
Written on one of the pages “Mulai LeHasan ahsan deceased in 1894” [King of Morocco Mulai Hasan died in 1894]. At the end of the Book of Interpretation of Dreams is a colophon: for text see Hebrew.
Signatures and records: "I Shalom Yehuda Adhan”, "I will use my pen for the book of Amos Shalom Ben Ya’kov Yifrah”, “I Moshe Ben Yehuda Yifrah”.
About 200 pages (some pages not in order). Some pages may be missing. 12 cm. Condition of the pages varies, very good to fair to poor. Stains, dampness stains and ink rubbings, wear and tears. Loose pages. Ancient leather binding damaged.
Contains a number of works on many subjects. The volume starts with: ”I begin to write stories" [legends]. After that: remedies and invocations for various situations [“To push a needle into the hand and not to damage it …with no blood coming out…”, “for headaches” etc.], texts for amulets ["For the sick person who is worried”, “for the groom is imprisoned” “to defeat witchcraft” etc.] and kabalistic drawings, holy names [“I begin to write holy names”], fortunes; many piyutim and various sermons and prayers, and “new ideas”, a work called “Rina Veyeshua” in Judeo-Arabic; “Dahir [piyut for Passover], Calendar for the years 1895-1896; Book of Interpretation of Dreams [illustrated title page].
Written on one of the pages “Mulai LeHasan ahsan deceased in 1894” [King of Morocco Mulai Hasan died in 1894]. At the end of the Book of Interpretation of Dreams is a colophon: for text see Hebrew.
Signatures and records: "I Shalom Yehuda Adhan”, "I will use my pen for the book of Amos Shalom Ben Ya’kov Yifrah”, “I Moshe Ben Yehuda Yifrah”.
About 200 pages (some pages not in order). Some pages may be missing. 12 cm. Condition of the pages varies, very good to fair to poor. Stains, dampness stains and ink rubbings, wear and tears. Loose pages. Ancient leather binding damaged.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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* Manuscript of compilation of Torah novellae and responsa, homiletics and piyutim in Hebrew and Jewish-Arabic. Bar-Mitzvah sermons and eulogies, riddles and version of the blessing of the sun. Copied in the booklet is also a request and sermon from the writings of Rabbi Yedidya Monsoniego [1800-1868, a Torah genius of Fez and prominent Moroccan Torah scholar. Author of Dvar Emet responsa]; novellae by Rabbi Yitzchak Ebn Denan [1836-1900, rabbi in Fez, author of L'Yitzchak Re'ach] and of his grandfather Rabbi Shmuel Ebn Denan. [Fez, Morocco, 1890-s, c. 1890].
*Manuscript, piyutim of bakashot and selichot and Tikun Chatzot. [Morocco, 19th/20th century]. * Manuscript, bakashot. [Morocco, 19th/20th century]. *Manuscript, piyutim. Signatures of Rabbi Machluf Sharvit. [20th century].
4 items, approximately 160 written pages. Varied size and condition.
*Manuscript, piyutim of bakashot and selichot and Tikun Chatzot. [Morocco, 19th/20th century]. * Manuscript, bakashot. [Morocco, 19th/20th century]. *Manuscript, piyutim. Signatures of Rabbi Machluf Sharvit. [20th century].
4 items, approximately 160 written pages. Varied size and condition.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $300
Sold for: $813
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Diverse collection of manuscript leaves and book remnants (prayers, piyutim, kabala etc). Oriental countries (Morocco, Turkey etc.), various periods: 17th-20th centuries.
Some of the items: remnants of an ancient manuscript with two sections of a work on astronomy, with mention of the date 1574 and the name Rabbi Daniel Pirchiya HaCohen, a Thessaloniki Torah scholar [died 1568]; amulet on paper; shtarot of Ma'ase Beit Din and leaf remnants with rabbis' signatures [including Rabbi Ya'akov Toledano, Rabbi Yichye Aviktzitz, Rabbi Moshe HaLevi – Chacham Bashi of Constantinople; etc]; a pamphlet of segulot for travelers; binding (leaves stuck together) with letters or document connected to "My sweet brother…Rabbi Yuda Tuvi"; etc.
Dozens of leaves. Varied size and condition.
Some of the items: remnants of an ancient manuscript with two sections of a work on astronomy, with mention of the date 1574 and the name Rabbi Daniel Pirchiya HaCohen, a Thessaloniki Torah scholar [died 1568]; amulet on paper; shtarot of Ma'ase Beit Din and leaf remnants with rabbis' signatures [including Rabbi Ya'akov Toledano, Rabbi Yichye Aviktzitz, Rabbi Moshe HaLevi – Chacham Bashi of Constantinople; etc]; a pamphlet of segulot for travelers; binding (leaves stuck together) with letters or document connected to "My sweet brother…Rabbi Yuda Tuvi"; etc.
Dozens of leaves. Varied size and condition.
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![* Aggadeta D’Pischa; at end, Chad Gadya poem which is uncommon in Yemenite Haggadot. [Yemen, early 20th century]. * Aggadeta](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/320.jpg "Three Handwritten Passover Haggadot – Yemen and Morocco")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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* Aggadeta D’Pischa; at end, Chad Gadya poem which is uncommon in Yemenite Haggadot. [Yemen, early 20th century]. * Aggadeta D’Pischa with Jewish-Arabic translation. [Yemen, early 20th century]. * Commentaries and Drushim on the Pesach Haggadah and more, in Oriental handwriting [Morocco?, 19-20th century].
3 items, various sizes and conditions. Item 3 in a fine binding.
3 items, various sizes and conditions. Item 3 in a fine binding.
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