Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sefer Beit Yisrael, section two – “Ein Ya’akov”, collection of Aggadot on the Shas from tractates Yevamot-Niddah. By Rabbi Ya’akov ben Chaviv. Venice, 1625. Bragadin printing press.
Signatures and some glosses in Oriental handwriting. Signatures of Rabbi “Eliyahu Cohen”.
189 leaves (missing leaf 190 from tractate Oktzin). 28.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and tear, moth holes and stains. Title page professionally restored. New binding.
Due to censorship decree banning printing of Talmud and Ein Ya’akov, the name of "Ein Ya’akov" was changed, beginning with the 1566 Venice edition. The first section was named "Ein Yisrael" and second section was named "Beit Yisrael".
Signatures and some glosses in Oriental handwriting. Signatures of Rabbi “Eliyahu Cohen”.
189 leaves (missing leaf 190 from tractate Oktzin). 28.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and tear, moth holes and stains. Title page professionally restored. New binding.
Due to censorship decree banning printing of Talmud and Ein Ya’akov, the name of "Ein Ya’akov" was changed, beginning with the 1566 Venice edition. The first section was named "Ein Yisrael" and second section was named "Beit Yisrael".
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Babylonian Talmud, tractate Bava Batra and tractate Avodat Kochavim. Frankfurt am Main, 1720. Printing press of John Kelner.
Title page contains many notations in Hebrew and Latin indicating that book belongs to several rabbis from Kolin. At beginning of page, notation stating that book belonged to Rabbi Yakov, Dayan of Brody and rabbi of Kolin. In 1775 he gave his approbation to the book Ateret Eli and at beginning of approbation it was written “famous genius of his generation Rabbi Yakov Ilovai of Brod Av Beit Din and Rosh Mativta of Kolin”. Several responses of the Noda B'Yehuda were sent to Rabbi Yakov Av Beit Din of Kolin. See attached material.
219 leaves; 97 leaves. 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. Ancient leather torn binding.
Title page contains many notations in Hebrew and Latin indicating that book belongs to several rabbis from Kolin. At beginning of page, notation stating that book belonged to Rabbi Yakov, Dayan of Brody and rabbi of Kolin. In 1775 he gave his approbation to the book Ateret Eli and at beginning of approbation it was written “famous genius of his generation Rabbi Yakov Ilovai of Brod Av Beit Din and Rosh Mativta of Kolin”. Several responses of the Noda B'Yehuda were sent to Rabbi Yakov Av Beit Din of Kolin. See attached material.
219 leaves; 97 leaves. 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. Ancient leather torn binding.
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![Hilchot Rav Alfas [Rif]. Sulzbach, [1762 -1766]. Three parts in three volumes [Part 1 : Masechet Brachot, Hilchot Ketanot and](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/231.jpg "Hilchot Rav Alfas - Sulzbach, 1762 -1766 – Ancient Leather Bindings")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,063
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Hilchot Rav Alfas [Rif]. Sulzbach, [1762 -1766]. Three parts in three volumes [Part 1 : Masechet Brachot, Hilchot Ketanot and Seder Moed. Part 2: Seder Nashim, Masechet Hullin, Sha’arei Shevuot and Hikur Dinim. Part 3: Seder Nezikin]. Magnificent ancient bindings, wood covered with leather, with metal clasps. Ownership inscriptions and signatures:”Leib Herz Zunz Halfon” from Frankfurt am Main. [4], 3-87; 304 leaves; [2], 320; 20; 6; 40 leaves; 376 leaves. 40 cm. Good condition, stains, moth damage. Damage and moth holes in bindings. Clasps missing in one of the volumes. One clasp damaged in one of the volumes.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Mischnah oder Der Text des Talmuds, Mishnah, translation into German and explanations by Johann Jacob Rabe. Four volumes (Zeraim, Moed, Nashim, and Kodashim). Onolzbach, 1760-1762.
4 volumes, 23 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear, damage to bindings.
4 volumes, 23 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear, damage to bindings.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sold for: $275
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Mishnayot, Parts 1-2, printed with vowels and proof read with explanations of foreign words in alphabetical order (Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel), Amsterdam 1646. Printed by Joseph Ben Israel “in the house of his father Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel”
“With all the versions and many corrections which were collected from the Tosphot Yom Tov and a book proof read by Rabbi Solomon Adani”.
In this edition Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel began printing the Mishnayot with vowelization, which was done with great care by himself and Rabbi Abraham De Leon [this after another edition was printed in Constantinople 1644-1645].
This copy lacks the title page of Part 1 and the five following leaves, which were added in square pointed handwriting. The scribe added an illustrated title page in which he copied the original wording, and also signed his name “This title page with the handwritten leaves I, Issac Matz wrote on Heshvan 21, 1841, here in Offenbach”.
Part 1 [Zeraim, Moed, and Nashim]: Missing beginning. [6] pages completed by handwriting. Leaves 5-113. Part 2 [Nezikin, Kodashim and Teharot]: leaves 116-160, 162, 275, 14 cm. pages cut down to running heading. Good condition, stains and wear, damaged binding, partly detached, stamps and ownership inscription.
“With all the versions and many corrections which were collected from the Tosphot Yom Tov and a book proof read by Rabbi Solomon Adani”.
In this edition Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel began printing the Mishnayot with vowelization, which was done with great care by himself and Rabbi Abraham De Leon [this after another edition was printed in Constantinople 1644-1645].
This copy lacks the title page of Part 1 and the five following leaves, which were added in square pointed handwriting. The scribe added an illustrated title page in which he copied the original wording, and also signed his name “This title page with the handwritten leaves I, Issac Matz wrote on Heshvan 21, 1841, here in Offenbach”.
Part 1 [Zeraim, Moed, and Nashim]: Missing beginning. [6] pages completed by handwriting. Leaves 5-113. Part 2 [Nezikin, Kodashim and Teharot]: leaves 116-160, 162, 275, 14 cm. pages cut down to running heading. Good condition, stains and wear, damaged binding, partly detached, stamps and ownership inscription.
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![Sefer Kreti U'Pleti, section 1, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De’ah, by Ga’on Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz. Altona, [1763]. First edit](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/234.JPG "Kreti U'Pleti – First Edition, Distinguished Copy with Glosses")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sefer Kreti U'Pleti, section 1, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De’ah, by Ga’on Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz. Altona, [1763]. First edition, printed during lifetime of author. This is the one and only Halachic composition of Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz which was printed during his lifetime [except for polemic books and collection of his Chidushim].
Title page contains signed ownership notation by “Asher Enzil son of Moshe” who notes that the book belonged to “the exalted Rabbi David Av Beit Din of Metz and its surroundings” – [apparently, the Ga’on Rabbi David Dishbek (1715-1974) author of Pardes David – who served as chief Av Beit Din and Rosh Yeshiva in Metz during period of the Sha’agat Aryeh]. Several glosses and corrections in ancient handwritings from period of printing.
[3], 35; 165 leaves. Faulty pagination. 29.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear with some damage to text, slight moth damage. Detached worn binding.
Binding leaf contains lengthy notation of genealogy of Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz, in handwriting of Rabbi Mordechai Lustig of Antwerp (perished in Holocaust).
Title page contains signed ownership notation by “Asher Enzil son of Moshe” who notes that the book belonged to “the exalted Rabbi David Av Beit Din of Metz and its surroundings” – [apparently, the Ga’on Rabbi David Dishbek (1715-1974) author of Pardes David – who served as chief Av Beit Din and Rosh Yeshiva in Metz during period of the Sha’agat Aryeh]. Several glosses and corrections in ancient handwritings from period of printing.
[3], 35; 165 leaves. Faulty pagination. 29.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear with some damage to text, slight moth damage. Detached worn binding.
Binding leaf contains lengthy notation of genealogy of Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz, in handwriting of Rabbi Mordechai Lustig of Antwerp (perished in Holocaust).
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Nodah B'Yehuda, responsa of Rabbi Yechezkel HaLevi Landau. Parts 1-2. Prague, 1776. First edition of Mahadura Kama, published by the author during his life.
On the title page is the signature of Rabbi "Meir Kitza", a renowned Hungarian rabbi, dayan in Tzehlim (Hungary) during c. 1790-1800. More signatures. Few handwritten glosses.
[2], 86, [9]; [1], 157 leaves. 34.5 cm. High-quality paper, good condition, stains and a little wear. Attractive binding.
On the title page is the signature of Rabbi "Meir Kitza", a renowned Hungarian rabbi, dayan in Tzehlim (Hungary) during c. 1790-1800. More signatures. Few handwritten glosses.
[2], 86, [9]; [1], 157 leaves. 34.5 cm. High-quality paper, good condition, stains and a little wear. Attractive binding.
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![Sefer Ktzot HaChoshen, on Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat. Section I: [Polná, 1816]. Second edition. Section II: Lember](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/236.JPG "Sefer Ktzot HaChoshen – First and Second Edition")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sefer Ktzot HaChoshen, on Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat. Section I: [Polná, 1816]. Second edition. Section II: Lemberg, [1796]. First edition.
Sefer Ktzot HaChoshen is considered one of the most basic books of Torah erudition, and for over two hundred years was universally used as the main foundation of in-depth study in Yeshivot.
Section I: [12], 14-86, [1]; 21 leaves. Blue paper. Section II: [2], 64, 67-111, [3] leaves. 33 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and stains. Bound together in a simple old binding.
Sefer Ktzot HaChoshen is considered one of the most basic books of Torah erudition, and for over two hundred years was universally used as the main foundation of in-depth study in Yeshivot.
Section I: [12], 14-86, [1]; 21 leaves. Blue paper. Section II: [2], 64, 67-111, [3] leaves. 33 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and stains. Bound together in a simple old binding.
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![Fear of Heaven for life (Chaim), "Booklets [mussar] letters…by Our Teacher Chaim Rabbi of Volozhin. Named… Nefesh HaChai](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/237.jpg "Nefesh HaChaim by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin – First Edition, 1824 – Sign")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Fear of Heaven for life (Chaim), "Booklets [mussar] letters…by Our Teacher Chaim Rabbi of Volozhin. Named… Nefesh HaChaim…". Vilnius and Grodno, 1824.
The book was edited and brought to print by his son Rabbi Yitzchak of Volozhin and his nephew Rabbi Avraham Simcha of Mstsislaw; introductions by his sons Rabbi Yitzchak of Volozhin and Rabbi Yosef of Chorzów. Approbations by Vilna Rabbi Shaul Katznelbogin and Rabbi Avraham Avli Pasvoler.
Ownership inscriptions and signatures on title page. Several handwritten corrections and glosses.
[6], 17; 10; 8, [1]; 4; 17 leaves, 22 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Restored tears to leaf margins. First and last leaves have tears with damage to text, professionally restored. Elaborate leather binding, new.
The book was edited and brought to print by his son Rabbi Yitzchak of Volozhin and his nephew Rabbi Avraham Simcha of Mstsislaw; introductions by his sons Rabbi Yitzchak of Volozhin and Rabbi Yosef of Chorzów. Approbations by Vilna Rabbi Shaul Katznelbogin and Rabbi Avraham Avli Pasvoler.
Ownership inscriptions and signatures on title page. Several handwritten corrections and glosses.
[6], 17; 10; 8, [1]; 4; 17 leaves, 22 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Restored tears to leaf margins. First and last leaves have tears with damage to text, professionally restored. Elaborate leather binding, new.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Chidushei Rabbi Chaim HaLevi – Chidushim and explanations on the Rambam, Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Soloveitchik. Brisk, 1936. First edition.
Inscription in honor of the wedding of Rabbi Gershon HaCohen Kaplan Handwritten and signed by Raphael Yehuda Broida. [Disciple of Mir Yeshiva in Lithuania. Rabbi Gershon Kaplan of Minsk (1906-1843), among leading diligent Torah scholars of Mir, served in the rabbinate of Riga and perished in the Holocaust. His friend, Rabbi Yehuda Raphael Broida was from the “American group” in the Mir Yeshiva]. Ownership stamps of Rabbi “Shmuel Aba Snieg of Munich” and library stamps.
Ga’on Rabbi Chaim HaLevi of Brisk, founder of comprehension and erudition method of Torah study throughout Lithuania. This book was written over a period of many years and was re-examined “until one hundred times” (words of sons of author in preface), and indeed, is considered one of the most basic books of comprehension and study method until today.
[1], 112 leaves, 34 cm. Light quality paper, good-fair condition, detached leaves, wear and slight stains. Original worn and torn binding. Missing spine.
Inscription in honor of the wedding of Rabbi Gershon HaCohen Kaplan Handwritten and signed by Raphael Yehuda Broida. [Disciple of Mir Yeshiva in Lithuania. Rabbi Gershon Kaplan of Minsk (1906-1843), among leading diligent Torah scholars of Mir, served in the rabbinate of Riga and perished in the Holocaust. His friend, Rabbi Yehuda Raphael Broida was from the “American group” in the Mir Yeshiva]. Ownership stamps of Rabbi “Shmuel Aba Snieg of Munich” and library stamps.
Ga’on Rabbi Chaim HaLevi of Brisk, founder of comprehension and erudition method of Torah study throughout Lithuania. This book was written over a period of many years and was re-examined “until one hundred times” (words of sons of author in preface), and indeed, is considered one of the most basic books of comprehension and study method until today.
[1], 112 leaves, 34 cm. Light quality paper, good-fair condition, detached leaves, wear and slight stains. Original worn and torn binding. Missing spine.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Collection of books by Rabbi Yisrael Meir HaCohen (Kagan) of Radin, author of Chafetz Chaim.
See list in Hebrew description.
9 books in 7 volumes. Various sizes and conditions, majority on dry and fragile paper. Some books contain pencilled notation “proofread” in his holy handwriting.
See list in Hebrew description.
9 books in 7 volumes. Various sizes and conditions, majority on dry and fragile paper. Some books contain pencilled notation “proofread” in his holy handwriting.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sefer Ben Yehoyada, Chidushim on rabbinic literature of the Shas, by Rabbi Yosef Chaim of Baghdad – the “Ben Ish Chai”. Five-volume set. Jerusalem, [1898-1904]. First edition, printed in the author's life-time.
Name of book and location of print in section 1-2 and all title pages in sections 3-4 in golden ink.
Ownership notations and stamps. At end of first volume (before indexes), notations in Oriental writing [“riddle” and Midrashim of wonder].
Five volumes. Section 1: Berachot and Shabbat. [2], 59; 47, [2] leaves; section 2: Eruvin, Pesachim, Yoma, Rosh HaShanah, Sukkah, Beitzah. [2], 93, [1] leaves; section 3: Megillah, Ta’anit, Chagiga, Mo’ed Katan, Yevamot, Ketubot, Gittin. [2], 87, [1] leaves; section 4: Nedarim, Nazir, Sotah, Kiddushin, Kama, Metzia, Batra. [1902]. [2], 111 leaves; section 5: until end of Talmud. [1904]. [2], 111 leaves. 31 cm. General condition good, stains, wear and tear on several leaves. Damaged bindings.
Name of book and location of print in section 1-2 and all title pages in sections 3-4 in golden ink.
Ownership notations and stamps. At end of first volume (before indexes), notations in Oriental writing [“riddle” and Midrashim of wonder].
Five volumes. Section 1: Berachot and Shabbat. [2], 59; 47, [2] leaves; section 2: Eruvin, Pesachim, Yoma, Rosh HaShanah, Sukkah, Beitzah. [2], 93, [1] leaves; section 3: Megillah, Ta’anit, Chagiga, Mo’ed Katan, Yevamot, Ketubot, Gittin. [2], 87, [1] leaves; section 4: Nedarim, Nazir, Sotah, Kiddushin, Kama, Metzia, Batra. [1902]. [2], 111 leaves; section 5: until end of Talmud. [1904]. [2], 111 leaves. 31 cm. General condition good, stains, wear and tear on several leaves. Damaged bindings.
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