Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sefer Tziyoni, commentary on the Torah, Rabbi Menachem Tziyoni son of Rabbi Meir of Speyer. Cremona, 1560. Vincenzo Conti printing press.
Signatures and notations in Hebrew (“Yechiel Eichel---“ and more) and in Latin letters (“Dr. Michael Zacks” and more).
Kabbalist Rabbi Menachem Tzion son of Meir author of Sefer Tziyoni, among rabbis of Ashkenaz between approx. 1340-1410. His son is Rabbi Zelikman Binga known for his book “Minhagei [customs] Maharaz Binga”. The first edition of his book was printed in Cremona in 1559, however in the conflagration of books in Cremona in month of Av during that year the Church burnt approx. one thousand copies of the book and only several copies of that edition remained. In the summer of 1560 the printing press was reopened and due to the great demand for the book a new edition was printed containing the addition of many passages which were omitted from the 1559 edition. [See: M. Benayahu, Hebrew Press in Cremona, p. 101, according to testimony of apostate Sisto who ignited the fire, see: pp. 79-83 for differences between editions and photocopies of title pages and various leaves from both editions – see attached material].
110 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition, stains. Damaged binding.
Signatures and notations in Hebrew (“Yechiel Eichel---“ and more) and in Latin letters (“Dr. Michael Zacks” and more).
Kabbalist Rabbi Menachem Tzion son of Meir author of Sefer Tziyoni, among rabbis of Ashkenaz between approx. 1340-1410. His son is Rabbi Zelikman Binga known for his book “Minhagei [customs] Maharaz Binga”. The first edition of his book was printed in Cremona in 1559, however in the conflagration of books in Cremona in month of Av during that year the Church burnt approx. one thousand copies of the book and only several copies of that edition remained. In the summer of 1560 the printing press was reopened and due to the great demand for the book a new edition was printed containing the addition of many passages which were omitted from the 1559 edition. [See: M. Benayahu, Hebrew Press in Cremona, p. 101, according to testimony of apostate Sisto who ignited the fire, see: pp. 79-83 for differences between editions and photocopies of title pages and various leaves from both editions – see attached material].
110 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition, stains. Damaged binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $4,500
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Sefer Yetzira attributed to Avraham Avinu, with four commentaries: Rabbi Se'adya Gaon, Rabbi Eliezer of Worms, Ramban and Ra'avad. Kabalistic charts and sketches. [Mantua, 1562]. Printed by Ya'akov Cohen of Gazzuolo. First edition.
This copy was given as a gift to Rabbi David Saliman Sasson on his marriage. On the leaf before the title page is a handwritten dedication: "A souvenir for Rabbi Saliman Sasson on the day of his marriage and heartfelt joy from David Bo'ino Di Maskita".
Signature on title page: "For G-d's service Moshe Uziel". Handwritten gloss: "Here I have found balm for my soul… 8th of Tevet 1808…".
Some of the sketches of Sefer HaYetzira are circles for calculating combination of Names. This is done by creating a large circle with one of two smaller circles in its center. These circles are supposed to turn causing various combinations to appear. The outer circles of most copies are printed empty, apparently to later add the turning circles. This copy has the middle circles, handwritten and sewn in their center to enable them to turn. One circle has movable hands.
108 [should be 105] leaves (without [1] leaf, list of sketches). 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Restored tears to leaf margins. Lack to corner of title page and next leaf, with damage to text, restored with handwritten replacement. Semi-leather binding.
This copy was given as a gift to Rabbi David Saliman Sasson on his marriage. On the leaf before the title page is a handwritten dedication: "A souvenir for Rabbi Saliman Sasson on the day of his marriage and heartfelt joy from David Bo'ino Di Maskita".
Signature on title page: "For G-d's service Moshe Uziel". Handwritten gloss: "Here I have found balm for my soul… 8th of Tevet 1808…".
Some of the sketches of Sefer HaYetzira are circles for calculating combination of Names. This is done by creating a large circle with one of two smaller circles in its center. These circles are supposed to turn causing various combinations to appear. The outer circles of most copies are printed empty, apparently to later add the turning circles. This copy has the middle circles, handwritten and sewn in their center to enable them to turn. One circle has movable hands.
108 [should be 105] leaves (without [1] leaf, list of sketches). 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Restored tears to leaf margins. Lack to corner of title page and next leaf, with damage to text, restored with handwritten replacement. Semi-leather binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $600
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Sefer Menorat HaMa’or by Rabbi Yitzchak Abuhav. Revised edition “according to knowledgeable writers and based upon old proofread book”. Mantua, 1563. Third edition. Printing press of Ephraim ben Yitzchak, Meir ben Moshe Heilfron of Venice and Meir ben Ephraim of Padua.
116 leaves. 28 cm. Good-fair condition, wear damage on inner margins, restored in old fashion. Golden elegant leather binding, torn.
116 leaves. 28 cm. Good-fair condition, wear damage on inner margins, restored in old fashion. Golden elegant leather binding, torn.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $1,000
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Sefer Derech Emunah, “The Way of Repentance in the Way of the Kabbalah” by Rabbi Meir Ben Gabbay [author of Avodat Hakodesh and Tola’at Yakov]. Padua, 1562. Printed by Lorenzo Pasquato and Partners.
On the reverse side of the title page introduction of “Samuel of Moravia Shatz of Padua Proofreader”. On leaf 2 there are ten questions which the student Rabbi Joseph Halevi asked the author. The work is a reply to these questions.
28 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition, stains, remains of fungus. Pages have been repaired. Drawing in ink on title page.
First Hebrew book printed in Padua, and one of the few Hebrew books printed there in the 16th century.
On the reverse side of the title page introduction of “Samuel of Moravia Shatz of Padua Proofreader”. On leaf 2 there are ten questions which the student Rabbi Joseph Halevi asked the author. The work is a reply to these questions.
28 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition, stains, remains of fungus. Pages have been repaired. Drawing in ink on title page.
First Hebrew book printed in Padua, and one of the few Hebrew books printed there in the 16th century.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $1,000
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Sefer Otiot D'Rabbi Akiva. Cracow 1579. Printed by Issac of Prostitz.
Midrash on the letters of the alphabet, attributed to the Tanna Rabbi Akiva. Previously printed in Constantinople and Venice, but in this edition extra paragraphs were added from a manuscript in the possession of the printers [on leaf 7 (8) written: "Till here text we found not printed in Venice. Here begins Otiot D'Rabbi Akiva as printed in Venice”].
Ownership records and pen scratchings. Signature on title page: “Meir Heuzen” [from Altona; see attached material].
24 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition, stains, censor’s erasures. New binding.
Midrash on the letters of the alphabet, attributed to the Tanna Rabbi Akiva. Previously printed in Constantinople and Venice, but in this edition extra paragraphs were added from a manuscript in the possession of the printers [on leaf 7 (8) written: "Till here text we found not printed in Venice. Here begins Otiot D'Rabbi Akiva as printed in Venice”].
Ownership records and pen scratchings. Signature on title page: “Meir Heuzen” [from Altona; see attached material].
24 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition, stains, censor’s erasures. New binding.
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![Mishneh Torah by the Rambam, with critique of the Rabad [Rabbi Avraham ben David] and Magid Mishneh, as well as commentary Ke](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/210.JPG "Rambam – Complete Set – Venice, 1574-1575 – First Edition with Kesef M")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $2,500
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Mishneh Torah by the Rambam, with critique of the Rabad [Rabbi Avraham ben David] and Magid Mishneh, as well as commentary Kesef Mishneh by Rabbi Yosef Karo. Complete four-volume set. Venice, [1574-1575]. Bragadin Printing Press. First edition of Kesef Mishneh whose author, Rabbi Yosef Karo, passed away during course of printing. This edition contains most extensively proofread version of the Rambam based upon copies of Yeshivot of Safed and Egypt.
Stamps and signed ownership notations by members and rabbis of Vilehn community (neighboring Posen) from 18th century.
Section 1 (Mada-Zemanim): [22], 316 leaves. Section 2 (Nashim-Kedusha): [10], 217, [1] leaves. Section 3 (Hafla’ah-Tahara): [20], 451, [1] leaves. Section 4 (Nezikin-Shoftim): [10], 297, [9] leaves. 4 volumes. Approx. 29-30 cm. General condition very good, damage and old scotch tape restorations on title pages and last leaves. New cloth bindings.
Stamps and signed ownership notations by members and rabbis of Vilehn community (neighboring Posen) from 18th century.
Section 1 (Mada-Zemanim): [22], 316 leaves. Section 2 (Nashim-Kedusha): [10], 217, [1] leaves. Section 3 (Hafla’ah-Tahara): [20], 451, [1] leaves. Section 4 (Nezikin-Shoftim): [10], 297, [9] leaves. 4 volumes. Approx. 29-30 cm. General condition very good, damage and old scotch tape restorations on title pages and last leaves. New cloth bindings.
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![Book of explanation on Rashi commentary on the Torah, by Rabbi Natan Shapira of Hrodna. Venice, [1593]. Contains several illu](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/211_1.jpg "Be’urei Rabbi Natan Shapira, Venice 1593")
![Book of explanation on Rashi commentary on the Torah, by Rabbi Natan Shapira of Hrodna. Venice, [1593]. Contains several illu](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/211_2.JPG "Be’urei Rabbi Natan Shapira, Venice 1593")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Book of explanation on Rashi commentary on the Torah, by Rabbi Natan Shapira of Hrodna. Venice, [1593]. Contains several illustrations: Map of Israel, ladder of Ya’akov, Menorah of the Temple and more.
Signatures: “Elazar Nachmi’ash”; “Reuven son of Rabbi Ya’akov”, who also signs by name “Rabbi Pu’ah”. Last leaves contain notations and additional signatures in Oriental handwriting.
180 leaves. 19.5 cm. Varying condition; majority of leaves in good-fair condition, stains and wear. On last leaves, wear and moth damage, with slight damage to text. Ancient worn binding.
This book is a forgery. At the peak of printing the original book Imrei Shefer in Krakow [between 1590-1597] this commentary, whose author is unclear, was printed, under the name of Rabbi Natan Shapira, as related by his son in the introduction to the book Imrei Shefer. This resulted in banning of book by rabbis of Poland [see attached material].
Signatures: “Elazar Nachmi’ash”; “Reuven son of Rabbi Ya’akov”, who also signs by name “Rabbi Pu’ah”. Last leaves contain notations and additional signatures in Oriental handwriting.
180 leaves. 19.5 cm. Varying condition; majority of leaves in good-fair condition, stains and wear. On last leaves, wear and moth damage, with slight damage to text. Ancient worn binding.
This book is a forgery. At the peak of printing the original book Imrei Shefer in Krakow [between 1590-1597] this commentary, whose author is unclear, was printed, under the name of Rabbi Natan Shapira, as related by his son in the introduction to the book Imrei Shefer. This resulted in banning of book by rabbis of Poland [see attached material].
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![Responsa by Rabbi Asher [HaRosh]. Venice, [1607]. Zanito Zanitti Printing Press.
This publication contains the addition of m](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/212.JPG "HaRosh Responsa – Venice, 1607")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
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Responsa by Rabbi Asher [HaRosh]. Venice, [1607]. Zanito Zanitti Printing Press.
This publication contains the addition of many dozens of new responses and hundreds of partial responses as well as other corrections in wording of responses printed in previous publications.
Detail of year on title page is 1607, however colophon notes: “…completed… year 1608…”.
Signature in oriental writing on title page: “Re’eh”.
180; 2; 11, [6] leaves (faulty pagination). 28 cm. Good condition, stains. Some moth stains. Restored parchment binding.
This publication contains the addition of many dozens of new responses and hundreds of partial responses as well as other corrections in wording of responses printed in previous publications.
Detail of year on title page is 1607, however colophon notes: “…completed… year 1608…”.
Signature in oriental writing on title page: “Re’eh”.
180; 2; 11, [6] leaves (faulty pagination). 28 cm. Good condition, stains. Some moth stains. Restored parchment binding.
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![Responsa by Maharam [Rabbi Meir] of Rothenberg. Prague, [1608]. Printing press of Moshe ben Yosef Betzalel Katz.
Oriental sig](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/213.jpg "Maharam of Rothenberg Responsa – Prague, 1608")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
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Responsa by Maharam [Rabbi Meir] of Rothenberg. Prague, [1608]. Printing press of Moshe ben Yosef Betzalel Katz.
Oriental signatures: “Mine, for the worship of my Creator, Ya’akov son of Yosef Lindos” [Rabbi Ya’akov Lindos, scholar of Egypt in early 18th century – see attached material], “S. T. [Shem Tov] HaLevi”.
2, 5-114 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, stains and age marks. Fine new leather binding.
Oriental signatures: “Mine, for the worship of my Creator, Ya’akov son of Yosef Lindos” [Rabbi Ya’akov Lindos, scholar of Egypt in early 18th century – see attached material], “S. T. [Shem Tov] HaLevi”.
2, 5-114 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, stains and age marks. Fine new leather binding.
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![Chen Tov, homiletics according to the order of the Torah and kabalistic thoughts, by Rabbi Tuvia HaLevi. Venice, [1605] print](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/214.jpg "Chen Tov, First Edition, Venice, 1605")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sold for: $625
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Chen Tov, homiletics according to the order of the Torah and kabalistic thoughts, by Rabbi Tuvia HaLevi. Venice, [1605] printed by Zuan Di Gara. First edition. The author often quotes Rabbi Shlomo Sagis (his teacher) and the Ari.
Ancient signatures and ownership inscriptions in Sefardi writing: "Yosef Frigiro ben Menachem Frigiro, G-d should give us the privilege to study this, we and our sons", "Abraham Arobash", "Yaakov, son of rabbi Yosef Tar---".
314 leaves, 27.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear damage, moth damage (restored). Restored title page. Handsome semi-leather binding.
Ancient signatures and ownership inscriptions in Sefardi writing: "Yosef Frigiro ben Menachem Frigiro, G-d should give us the privilege to study this, we and our sons", "Abraham Arobash", "Yaakov, son of rabbi Yosef Tar---".
314 leaves, 27.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear damage, moth damage (restored). Restored title page. Handsome semi-leather binding.
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![Responsa, Rabbi Ya'akov Segal (Maharil). Hanau, [1610]. Printed by Hans Jacob Hena.
Signatures of “Rabbi Haim Davidson Av Bet](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/215.jpg "Responsa of the Maharil – Hanau 1610 – Signatures of Rabbi Haim Davids")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Responsa, Rabbi Ya'akov Segal (Maharil). Hanau, [1610]. Printed by Hans Jacob Hena.
Signatures of “Rabbi Haim Davidson Av Bet Din Warsaw” on title page and in two other places. [Additional ownership records].
Rabbi Haim Davidson (Otzar 5945) was born in 1760 in Pinchov, to his father Rabbi David Tevel. Disciple of Rabbi Ya'akov of Lisa, author of Netivot HaMishpat. He was both great in Torah and very wealthy. He was the leader of Warsaw and Poland's Jewry, and stood at the head of the rabbis who supported the Polish Revolt. In 1839, with the passing of the Chemdat Shlomo, he was chosen as chief rabbi and Av Beit Din of Warsaw, a position which he held for 14 years. Despite his old age, he was active and full of energy until his last days. He died in 1854 at the age of 94.
72 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good to fair condition. Stains, repaired moth damage (with damage to text) and a number of tears.
Signatures of “Rabbi Haim Davidson Av Bet Din Warsaw” on title page and in two other places. [Additional ownership records].
Rabbi Haim Davidson (Otzar 5945) was born in 1760 in Pinchov, to his father Rabbi David Tevel. Disciple of Rabbi Ya'akov of Lisa, author of Netivot HaMishpat. He was both great in Torah and very wealthy. He was the leader of Warsaw and Poland's Jewry, and stood at the head of the rabbis who supported the Polish Revolt. In 1839, with the passing of the Chemdat Shlomo, he was chosen as chief rabbi and Av Beit Din of Warsaw, a position which he held for 14 years. Despite his old age, he was active and full of energy until his last days. He died in 1854 at the age of 94.
72 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good to fair condition. Stains, repaired moth damage (with damage to text) and a number of tears.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $600
Sold for: $938
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Sefer Shtei Yadot by Rabbi Menachem di Lunzano. Venice, 1618. Bragadin printing press.
Book divided into two sections, “two hands” and each hand contains five “fingers”. Includes: Or Torah on traditional text of Torah; Midrashim of the Sages; poems, songs more.
Several interesting glosses in early Oriental handwriting, by several writers from various periods. On other side of title page: handwritten inscription poem. Leaf 79/2 contains signed gloss: “Avraham Miranda” – Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Avraham Miranda (1723-1799), among leading Torah scholars of Thessaloniki, authored "Dikdukei Chaverim", "Yad Ne’eman", "Ru’ach Ne’eman – Kontress HaShemot", which contain complete pamphlet: "Moreh Be’Etzba", which interprets "Etzba HaMa’arich" from this book "Shtei Yadot".
62, 65-76, 75-176 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition, mildew stains. parchment binding.
Book divided into two sections, “two hands” and each hand contains five “fingers”. Includes: Or Torah on traditional text of Torah; Midrashim of the Sages; poems, songs more.
Several interesting glosses in early Oriental handwriting, by several writers from various periods. On other side of title page: handwritten inscription poem. Leaf 79/2 contains signed gloss: “Avraham Miranda” – Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Avraham Miranda (1723-1799), among leading Torah scholars of Thessaloniki, authored "Dikdukei Chaverim", "Yad Ne’eman", "Ru’ach Ne’eman – Kontress HaShemot", which contain complete pamphlet: "Moreh Be’Etzba", which interprets "Etzba HaMa’arich" from this book "Shtei Yadot".
62, 65-76, 75-176 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition, mildew stains. parchment binding.
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