Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Maharil Responsa. Solobkovtsy, 1807. Ownership notation on title page stating that book “belongs to Rabbi Yitzchak Blazer”. Two brief handwritten glosses (one severely damaged). Signatures in handwriting of Kabbalistic Ga’on Rabbi “Shalom Yitzchak Mizrachi”. Censorship stamps from 1837 along with his handwritten signature.
Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Blazer (1837-1907), Av Beit Din of Petersburg, prominent disciple of Rabbi Yisrael of Salant who was active in the Musar movement and introduced it to Yeshivot throughout Lithuania. Immigrated to Jerusalem in 1904 and resided in “Strauss Garden” together with leading personalities of the Musar movement who immigrated to Jerusalem.
Ga’on Rabbi Shalom Yitzchak Mizrachi (1921-1995), author of Divrei Shalom responsa was born in Aram Zova (Aleppo) to his father who was chief rabbi of Aram Zova. At the age of one year he immigrated with his mother to Eretz Israel, however after approximately half a year his mother passed away and the child was raised in home of his grandfather, Kabbalist Rabbi Shalom Hedaya. Was among most prominent students of Rabbi Ezra Attia in Porat Yosef Yeshiva where he taught. In 1967 was appointed to rabbinate of Tel Aviv and between 1973-1985 served as Dayan in Supreme Rabbinical Court.
4, 7-53 leaves. 20.5 cm. Greenish paper, fair condition, wear and moth damage. Original worn binding.
Only 4 Hebrew titles were printed in town of Solobkovtsy in region of Podolia (where disciples of the Ba’al Shem Tov resided) before printer relocated his printing press to Mogilev (on Dniester river).
Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Blazer (1837-1907), Av Beit Din of Petersburg, prominent disciple of Rabbi Yisrael of Salant who was active in the Musar movement and introduced it to Yeshivot throughout Lithuania. Immigrated to Jerusalem in 1904 and resided in “Strauss Garden” together with leading personalities of the Musar movement who immigrated to Jerusalem.
Ga’on Rabbi Shalom Yitzchak Mizrachi (1921-1995), author of Divrei Shalom responsa was born in Aram Zova (Aleppo) to his father who was chief rabbi of Aram Zova. At the age of one year he immigrated with his mother to Eretz Israel, however after approximately half a year his mother passed away and the child was raised in home of his grandfather, Kabbalist Rabbi Shalom Hedaya. Was among most prominent students of Rabbi Ezra Attia in Porat Yosef Yeshiva where he taught. In 1967 was appointed to rabbinate of Tel Aviv and between 1973-1985 served as Dayan in Supreme Rabbinical Court.
4, 7-53 leaves. 20.5 cm. Greenish paper, fair condition, wear and moth damage. Original worn binding.
Only 4 Hebrew titles were printed in town of Solobkovtsy in region of Podolia (where disciples of the Ba’al Shem Tov resided) before printer relocated his printing press to Mogilev (on Dniester river).
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Di Sedra, commentaries and thoughts on the weekly portion (in Yiddish). By Rabbi Pinchas Elishberg Rabbi of Mstsislaw. Volume has a collection of printed leaflets from various times and a printed letter by the author. Riga, 1934-1937.
Rabbi Pinchas Elishberg (perished in the Holocaust), son of Rabbi Heshel Elishberg dean of the Mir Yeshiva and Rabbi of Smilavichy. Served in the rabbinate of several Russian cities. After World War I, settled in Riga, the Latvian capital and published various book which he printed by booklets. His leaflets on the weekly portion Di Sedra were a novelty similar to today's common practice of printing leaflets to distribute in synagogues.
[2]; 2, b; 8; 5-10; [2], 8; [4]; 4; 4 [4]; 8; [1]; 4; [1]; 4; 4; 8; 4; 14; 4; 8; 6 pages. 26 cm. Two leaflets are stencil copies. Original binding.
Very rare booklets.
Rabbi Pinchas Elishberg (perished in the Holocaust), son of Rabbi Heshel Elishberg dean of the Mir Yeshiva and Rabbi of Smilavichy. Served in the rabbinate of several Russian cities. After World War I, settled in Riga, the Latvian capital and published various book which he printed by booklets. His leaflets on the weekly portion Di Sedra were a novelty similar to today's common practice of printing leaflets to distribute in synagogues.
[2]; 2, b; 8; 5-10; [2], 8; [4]; 4; 4 [4]; 8; [1]; 4; [1]; 4; 4; 8; 4; 14; 4; 8; 6 pages. 26 cm. Two leaflets are stencil copies. Original binding.
Very rare booklets.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Zohar Chadash and Midrash HaNe'elam, tikunim for Rashbi and Midrash Shir HaShirim from the Zohar. Thessaloniki, [1597]. Printed by Yosef Avraham Bat Sheva. First edition.
Many glosses in early Ashkenasi writing from the time of printing (16th/17th century) of other versions and corrections.
6, 112, 36, 48 leaves. (Leaves 5-8 are missing at the last count replaced by copies). 20.5 cm. Light-colored high-quality paper. Fair condition, restored damage to first and last leaves, lacking text. Stains. Elaborate half-leather binding.
Many glosses in early Ashkenasi writing from the time of printing (16th/17th century) of other versions and corrections.
6, 112, 36, 48 leaves. (Leaves 5-8 are missing at the last count replaced by copies). 20.5 cm. Light-colored high-quality paper. Fair condition, restored damage to first and last leaves, lacking text. Stains. Elaborate half-leather binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sefer Brit Menucha, explanations and vowelization combinations according to secret wisdom for “Shem Ben Araba”, [ascribed to] Rabbi Avrahahm of Rimon HaSefaradi. Amsterdam, 1648. First edition.
Ancient signatures and ownership notations: “This book --- of famous genius, honorable Rabbi --- Av Beit Din of Lvov and region”. Additional notation of: “Uri Feivel Ba’al Shem --- Heilb---“. [Possibly son of famous Kabbalist, miracle worker, Rabbi Yo’el Ba’al Shem of Zamość, son of Rabbi Uri Halperin who lived during 17th century. Divrei Torah in name of Rabbi Yo’el Ba’al Shem and his son Rabbi Uri presented in Sefer Mifalot Elokim].
40 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear damage. New binding.
Ancient signatures and ownership notations: “This book --- of famous genius, honorable Rabbi --- Av Beit Din of Lvov and region”. Additional notation of: “Uri Feivel Ba’al Shem --- Heilb---“. [Possibly son of famous Kabbalist, miracle worker, Rabbi Yo’el Ba’al Shem of Zamość, son of Rabbi Uri Halperin who lived during 17th century. Divrei Torah in name of Rabbi Yo’el Ba’al Shem and his son Rabbi Uri presented in Sefer Mifalot Elokim].
40 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear damage. New binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sefer Maggid Meisharim, “significant and marvelous secrets revealed to modest… wholesome Rabbi Yosef Karo…”. Section two. Venice, [1649]. First edition of second section.
First section of composition on Torah portions Bereshit-Metzora, was brought to print by Rabbi Yitzchak Binga in Lublin (1646) and its continuation was printed in this edition, by him and by Rabbi Elisha Chaim Ashkenazi. In this edition the composition was completed from Torah portion of Acharei Mot until VeZot HaBracha, and includes esoteric explanations on Shir HaShirim, Ruth, Shmuel II, Yeshayau, Amos, Tehillim, Mishlei and Iyov.
This publication also contains (leaf 1-12,1): “Warnings, corrections and restrictions” on Bereshit-Metzora. In following editions these additions were integrated as “Batra Edition”.
This wonderful book, Maggid Meisharim, contains powerful secrets and unknown Torah notions which were revealed to Rabbi Yosef Karo author of Beit Yosef and Shulchan Aruch, through a “Maggid” [messenger] sent to him from heaven. Description of great revelation of the Maggid on evening of Shavuot, as documented by Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz (author of Lecha Dodi) who was present at that event, is famous: “I have been granted the merit of hearing the voice speaking to the Chassid (Rabbi Yosef Karo); an intense clear voice, and all neighbors heard this and did not comprehend; the revelation was pleasant and the voice became stronger and more powerful, and we fell on our faces and lost consciousness out of reverence and awe”.
[2], 58 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, moth damage [damaging text of several leaves]. New binding.
First section of composition on Torah portions Bereshit-Metzora, was brought to print by Rabbi Yitzchak Binga in Lublin (1646) and its continuation was printed in this edition, by him and by Rabbi Elisha Chaim Ashkenazi. In this edition the composition was completed from Torah portion of Acharei Mot until VeZot HaBracha, and includes esoteric explanations on Shir HaShirim, Ruth, Shmuel II, Yeshayau, Amos, Tehillim, Mishlei and Iyov.
This publication also contains (leaf 1-12,1): “Warnings, corrections and restrictions” on Bereshit-Metzora. In following editions these additions were integrated as “Batra Edition”.
This wonderful book, Maggid Meisharim, contains powerful secrets and unknown Torah notions which were revealed to Rabbi Yosef Karo author of Beit Yosef and Shulchan Aruch, through a “Maggid” [messenger] sent to him from heaven. Description of great revelation of the Maggid on evening of Shavuot, as documented by Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz (author of Lecha Dodi) who was present at that event, is famous: “I have been granted the merit of hearing the voice speaking to the Chassid (Rabbi Yosef Karo); an intense clear voice, and all neighbors heard this and did not comprehend; the revelation was pleasant and the voice became stronger and more powerful, and we fell on our faces and lost consciousness out of reverence and awe”.
[2], 58 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, moth damage [damaging text of several leaves]. New binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sefer Shnei Luchot HaBrit (Shla) by Rabbi Isaiah HaLevi Horowitz. Amsterdam, 1698. Printing press of Emmanuel son of Yosef Atiash. Illustrated title page (by Avraham son of Ya’akov Hager).
Signed inscription indicating that book was given as Mishlo’ach Manot to “great esteemed genius” Rabbi Shmuel Av Beit Din of Groningen, Purim 1804. [The Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Bernstein, 1773-1839, among leading rabbis of Holland. Son-in-law of Rabbi Ya’akov Moshe Levenstam Av Beit Din of Amsterdam. From 1802 served as Av Beit Din of Groningen (Holland) and from 1815 Av Beit Din of Amsterdam].
[4], 422, 44, [12] leaves. 30.5 cm. Fair condition; stains, wear and moth damage. Ancient leather binding.
In letters of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn of Lubavitch (letter II 853) he refers to Sefer HaShla HaKadosh “which was printed in 1698 - numerical value of Nachat [satisfaction], and this is a sign that the revelation of the holy book caused heavenly satisfaction, and in that same year the Ba’al Shem Tov was born… and the Ba’al Shem Tov stated that he was born in the year that the Shla HaKadosh was printed to enlighten the world with inspiration of the Almighty…”.
Signed inscription indicating that book was given as Mishlo’ach Manot to “great esteemed genius” Rabbi Shmuel Av Beit Din of Groningen, Purim 1804. [The Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Bernstein, 1773-1839, among leading rabbis of Holland. Son-in-law of Rabbi Ya’akov Moshe Levenstam Av Beit Din of Amsterdam. From 1802 served as Av Beit Din of Groningen (Holland) and from 1815 Av Beit Din of Amsterdam].
[4], 422, 44, [12] leaves. 30.5 cm. Fair condition; stains, wear and moth damage. Ancient leather binding.
In letters of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn of Lubavitch (letter II 853) he refers to Sefer HaShla HaKadosh “which was printed in 1698 - numerical value of Nachat [satisfaction], and this is a sign that the revelation of the holy book caused heavenly satisfaction, and in that same year the Ba’al Shem Tov was born… and the Ba’al Shem Tov stated that he was born in the year that the Shla HaKadosh was printed to enlighten the world with inspiration of the Almighty…”.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sefer Mishnat Hassidim, by Rabbi Emmanuel Chai Riki, Kabbalah, “wisdom of the Ari… arranged… as Sefer HaMishnah, divided into Sdarim, tractates, chapters and passages… with three indexes… index of universes … index of souls… index of intentions”. Amsterdam, (1740). Second edition during the author's lifetime.
Last leaf contains ownership notation signed by writer: “Menachem Nachum son of Rabbi Yisrael grandson of Rabbi Moshe… congregation of Chernobyl” – apparently writer is grandson of Rabbi Menachem Nachum the Maggid of Chernobyl. We were not able to identify with certainty the author. It is possible that he is a descendant of Rabbi Menachem Nachum, the Maggid of Chernobyl [the grandson of his son Rabbi Moshe Twerski?], and it is also possible that he is Rabbi Menachem Nachum of Shtefenesht, son of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin, whose mother was daughter of Rabbi Moshe of Berdichev, and whose father’s father, Rabbi Shalom of Parovitch was son of the daughter of the Maggid of Chernobyl.
Last leaf contains ownership notation signed by writer: “Menachem Nachum son of Rabbi Yisrael grandson of Rabbi Moshe… congregation of Chernobyl” – apparently writer is grandson of Rabbi Menachem Nachum the Maggid of Chernobyl. We were not able to identify with certainty the author. It is possible that he is a descendant of Rabbi Menachem Nachum, the Maggid of Chernobyl [the grandson of his son Rabbi Moshe Twerski?], and it is also possible that he is Rabbi Menachem Nachum of Shtefenesht, son of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin, whose mother was daughter of Rabbi Moshe of Berdichev, and whose father’s father, Rabbi Shalom of Parovitch was son of the daughter of the Maggid of Chernobyl.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Pa'amon U'Rimon, commentary and summary of Pardes Rimonim by the Ramak. Amsterdam, 1708. At the end of the book is a folded printed leaf with an illustration of the holy Tzurat HaIlan.
Ownership inscription in ancient handwriting, "…Rabbi Aharon Yaffe".
[4], 88, [1] folded leaf. 20 cm. Good condition, stains and wear. Fabric binding.
Ownership inscription in ancient handwriting, "…Rabbi Aharon Yaffe".
[4], 88, [1] folded leaf. 20 cm. Good condition, stains and wear. Fabric binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $475
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Megale Amukot, 252 ways to explain the VaEtchanan prayer according to kabbalah. By Rabbi Natan Neta Shapira Rabbi of Cracow and founder of Torat HaKabala in Ashkenasi countries. Fürth, 1691. Second edition.
Decorating the top of the title page is a signature in ancient handwriting (c. 18th century): "Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz".
Several rabbis carried the name of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz related to Rabbi Zalman Lifshitz author of Chemdat Shlomo, the first Rabbi of Warsaw (1765-1839, Otzar HaRabbanim 18771); Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz Rabbi of Slotzk (1768-1798, Otzar HaRabbanim 18775); Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz Rabbi of Landsberg, (1880-s, Otzar HaRabbanim 18773); Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz Rabbi of Lackenbach (1770-1808), son of Rabbi Eliezer ben Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz, author of Heshiv Rabbi Eliezer responsa (Neuwied, 1837), descendant of Rabbi Gedalya ben Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz author of Etz Shatul (Venice, 1698); etc.
Decorating the top of the title page is a signature in ancient handwriting (c. 18th century): "Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz".
Several rabbis carried the name of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz related to Rabbi Zalman Lifshitz author of Chemdat Shlomo, the first Rabbi of Warsaw (1765-1839, Otzar HaRabbanim 18771); Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz Rabbi of Slotzk (1768-1798, Otzar HaRabbanim 18775); Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz Rabbi of Landsberg, (1880-s, Otzar HaRabbanim 18773); Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz Rabbi of Lackenbach (1770-1808), son of Rabbi Eliezer ben Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz, author of Heshiv Rabbi Eliezer responsa (Neuwied, 1837), descendant of Rabbi Gedalya ben Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz author of Etz Shatul (Venice, 1698); etc.
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Reshit Chochma, by Rabbi Eliyahu Di Vidas. Berlin, 1708.
On back leaf is an ownership inscription signed in 1710 by Rabbi "Menachem Mendel ben Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Horowitz".
206 leaves. 22 cm. Thick paper. Good condition. Fabric binding.
On back leaf is an ownership inscription signed in 1710 by Rabbi "Menachem Mendel ben Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Horowitz".
206 leaves. 22 cm. Thick paper. Good condition. Fabric binding.
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Kabbalah
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August 28, 2013
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Sefer Karnayim, by Rabbi Aharon of Cardona. With "Dan Yadin" commentary by Rabbi Shimshon of Ostropol. Amsterdam, [1765]. Second edition. Approbation by Rabbi Shaul Av Beit Din of Amsterdam and additional approbations.
Back binding leaf contains interesting ownership notation in ancient handwriting: “this precious invaluable Sefer Karnayim belongs to Rabbi Shimon HaLevi…” [intention of writer is to express great virtue of his rabbi, Rabbi Shimon HaLevi, who studied from this book].
[3], 25 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and slight damage. Worn binding.
Back binding leaf contains interesting ownership notation in ancient handwriting: “this precious invaluable Sefer Karnayim belongs to Rabbi Shimon HaLevi…” [intention of writer is to express great virtue of his rabbi, Rabbi Shimon HaLevi, who studied from this book].
[3], 25 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and slight damage. Worn binding.
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Kabbalah
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12 books in 9 volumes. Varied size and condition.
12 books in 9 volumes. Varied size and condition.
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