Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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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
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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
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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
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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
Opening: $500
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
Including buyer's premium
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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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $750
Sold for: $938
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Sefer Mekor Chochma, “know and comprehend holy sayings… of Zohar… on entire Torah”. Rabbi Yissachar Ber of Kremenets. Prague, [1610]. Moshe Katz Printing Press.
Literal Hebrew translation of short passages from Sefer HaZohar according to order of Parshiot. Significant approbations by Torah giants of generation [printed at end of book]: Rabbi Menachem Azariah of Fano, Rabbi Mordechai Yaffe author of HaLuvushim, Rabbi Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz author of HaShla [Shnei Luchot HaBrit], Rabbi Gedalia Cordovero [son of Rabbi Moshe Cordovero – Ramak] and others.
[40] leaves (faulty pagination). 18 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear. New binding.
Literal Hebrew translation of short passages from Sefer HaZohar according to order of Parshiot. Significant approbations by Torah giants of generation [printed at end of book]: Rabbi Menachem Azariah of Fano, Rabbi Mordechai Yaffe author of HaLuvushim, Rabbi Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz author of HaShla [Shnei Luchot HaBrit], Rabbi Gedalia Cordovero [son of Rabbi Moshe Cordovero – Ramak] and others.
[40] leaves (faulty pagination). 18 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear. New binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $800
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Collection of remnants of printed leaves removed from the "Binding Geniza". Includes leaves form the 15th and 16th centuries [leaves from the book Akedat Yitzchak by Rabbi Yitzchak Arama. Thessaloniki, 1522. Leaf from the Tur, Soncino, 1490; etc.]; leaves from an identified edition of the Babylonian Talmud (Thessaloniki); many leaves are proofreading leaves and printing attempts of Thessaloniki printings from the 18th century. These leaves have many handwritten glosses and corrections later integrated into last printing [see attached leaves for comparison]. Only some of the works were identified.
65 leaves. Varied size, various states of damage caused by the binding.
65 leaves. Varied size, various states of damage caused by the binding.
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