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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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A letter in Samaritan handwriting, by Avraham ben Marchiv Tsedaka of Jaffa, to the High Priest Ya'akov ben Aharon at Mount Gerizim. 1329 from Hijra, [1911].
Written and sent by Abraham ben Marchiv Tsedaka of Jaffa (1852-1928) to the High Priest Ya'akov (lived 1840-1916, served from 1874 until his death). Abraham ben Marchiv Tsedaka blesses him with peace and sends his wishes that in 1329 from Hijra he shall rejoice in his remaining son, Av-Hasda (1885-1959), after his brother Azi died during the life of his father the High Priest Ya'akov. At the end are a few lines in Arabic letters.
Leaf 26.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Folding and wear marks. Stains. Tears to folding lines.
Written and sent by Abraham ben Marchiv Tsedaka of Jaffa (1852-1928) to the High Priest Ya'akov (lived 1840-1916, served from 1874 until his death). Abraham ben Marchiv Tsedaka blesses him with peace and sends his wishes that in 1329 from Hijra he shall rejoice in his remaining son, Av-Hasda (1885-1959), after his brother Azi died during the life of his father the High Priest Ya'akov. At the end are a few lines in Arabic letters.
Leaf 26.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Folding and wear marks. Stains. Tears to folding lines.
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Manuscripts and Samaritan Manuscripts
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![Supplication, manuscript on paper. Writing: Ab-Sakuwah ben Abraham Haddanafi. [18th century].
Written in Samaritan writing on](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/518_1.JPG "Supplication – Samaritan Manuscript, 18th Century")
![Supplication, manuscript on paper. Writing: Ab-Sakuwah ben Abraham Haddanafi. [18th century].
Written in Samaritan writing on](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/518_2.JPG "Supplication – Samaritan Manuscript, 18th Century")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Supplication, manuscript on paper. Writing: Ab-Sakuwah ben Abraham Haddanafi. [18th century].
Written in Samaritan writing on the inner part of a leaf folded into two. Divided into 22 stanzas by alphabetical order [this manuscript has only Stanzas Aleph-Samech]. The writer signs his name in the first stanza Ab-Sakuwah, in an acrostic. On the outer side of the leaf is a decorated inscription in Samaritan writing in especially large letters, on the front, "The L-d our G-d the L-d is One" and on the back: "For your salvation we have hoped our L-d"; added on the front are nice illustrations of branches with leaves and fruit, in purple ink. Ab-Sakuwah son of Abraham Haddanafi – Head of the Danafi family lived at the end of the 17th century and at the beginning of the 18th century. See also next item.
[4] pages, 33.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Fold and wear marks. Stains. Tears to fold lines.
Written in Samaritan writing on the inner part of a leaf folded into two. Divided into 22 stanzas by alphabetical order [this manuscript has only Stanzas Aleph-Samech]. The writer signs his name in the first stanza Ab-Sakuwah, in an acrostic. On the outer side of the leaf is a decorated inscription in Samaritan writing in especially large letters, on the front, "The L-d our G-d the L-d is One" and on the back: "For your salvation we have hoped our L-d"; added on the front are nice illustrations of branches with leaves and fruit, in purple ink. Ab-Sakuwah son of Abraham Haddanafi – Head of the Danafi family lived at the end of the 17th century and at the beginning of the 18th century. See also next item.
[4] pages, 33.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Fold and wear marks. Stains. Tears to fold lines.
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Manuscripts and Samaritan Manuscripts
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Supplication, manuscript on paper. Copy, written by the Cohen Ab-Chisda ben Ya'akov (High Priest), [first half of 20th century, between the 1930-s and the 50-s]. Booklet in Samaritan writing; copy of Supplication authored by Ab-Sakuwah ben Abraham Haddanafi in the 18th century (see above, previous item), with minor changes. The copier, Ab-Chisda ben Ya'akov the High Priest, changed the acrostic Ab-Sakuwah and instead the acrostic Ab-Chisda ben Ya'akov Cana appears in the first lines of the new acrostic, to attribute the supplication to himself. Divided into stanzas in alphabetical order [this manuscript has only Stanzas Aleph to Samech].
[10], handwritten pp. 25 cm. Good condition. Stains, creases and minor tears to leaf margins.
[10], handwritten pp. 25 cm. Good condition. Stains, creases and minor tears to leaf margins.
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Manuscripts and Samaritan Manuscripts
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $1,200
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Handwritten booklet, prayers for the Shabbat preceding the festival of Shavuot. Writer: Marchiv ben Yehoshua Hamarchivi, [end of 18th century (?); 19th century].
Prayers in Samaritan writing, from the book of prayers for the Shabbat preceding the festival of Shavuot (according to the Samaritan custom, Shavuot always falls on Sunday).
On Page 13 is another handwritten inscription, testifying that the machzor has been transferred from the ownership of "Abad HaRachaman ben Abad the Danafi rich man" to the ownership of Abraham ben Marchiv Hamarchivi, 1246 from Hijra [1830]. On Page 14 are two piyutim for the Shabbat after Shavuot, copied by the High Priest Ya'akov ben Aharon, which were added in 1287 from Hajira (1870). In Page 15 are two short piyutim said on the day of the receiving of the Torah on Mount Sinai; at the bottom of the page a comment was added that the page had been copied by the High Priest Amram ben Shlomo in 1255 from Hijra [1839].
[15] handwritten pp, 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains to inner leaf margins. Tears and creases to margins.
Prayers in Samaritan writing, from the book of prayers for the Shabbat preceding the festival of Shavuot (according to the Samaritan custom, Shavuot always falls on Sunday).
On Page 13 is another handwritten inscription, testifying that the machzor has been transferred from the ownership of "Abad HaRachaman ben Abad the Danafi rich man" to the ownership of Abraham ben Marchiv Hamarchivi, 1246 from Hijra [1830]. On Page 14 are two piyutim for the Shabbat after Shavuot, copied by the High Priest Ya'akov ben Aharon, which were added in 1287 from Hajira (1870). In Page 15 are two short piyutim said on the day of the receiving of the Torah on Mount Sinai; at the bottom of the page a comment was added that the page had been copied by the High Priest Amram ben Shlomo in 1255 from Hijra [1839].
[15] handwritten pp, 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains to inner leaf margins. Tears and creases to margins.
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Manuscripts and Samaritan Manuscripts
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $600
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Two leaves in Samaritan handwriting, piyutim for Yom Kippur and in honor of the book Molad Moshe, by the High Priest Shlomo ben Tabiah and by Mashallamah ben Ab-Sakuwah Haddanafi, [18th/19th centuries].
1. Section of an unknown piyut for Yom Kippur. Apparently, the High Priest Shlomo ben Tabiah wrote the piyut (served from 1798-1855) and apparently it was copied in his handwriting. Incomplete.
2. Piyut by the poet Mashallamah ben Ab-Sakuwah Haddanafi; signed with an acrostic Mashallamah ben Zohar HaRamachi, 17th century. The work relates the story of the birth and activities of Moshe until Israel left Egypt and his praises). Colophon (in Arabic): "Poem written by the honored uncle elder in Israel the elder uncle Mashallamah ben Uncle Ab-Sakuwah Haddanafi, wrote it at the time of the call of the Molad called by Uncle Ab-Sakuwah Haddanafi when he dwelled in the new home". Copied by Abraham ben Ya'akov Haddanafi (lived 1710-1787).
[6] handwritten pp. written on two leaves, 16 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Tears to fold lines and margins. On one leaf, paper was glued to reinforce the vertical fold line.
1. Section of an unknown piyut for Yom Kippur. Apparently, the High Priest Shlomo ben Tabiah wrote the piyut (served from 1798-1855) and apparently it was copied in his handwriting. Incomplete.
2. Piyut by the poet Mashallamah ben Ab-Sakuwah Haddanafi; signed with an acrostic Mashallamah ben Zohar HaRamachi, 17th century. The work relates the story of the birth and activities of Moshe until Israel left Egypt and his praises). Colophon (in Arabic): "Poem written by the honored uncle elder in Israel the elder uncle Mashallamah ben Uncle Ab-Sakuwah Haddanafi, wrote it at the time of the call of the Molad called by Uncle Ab-Sakuwah Haddanafi when he dwelled in the new home". Copied by Abraham ben Ya'akov Haddanafi (lived 1710-1787).
[6] handwritten pp. written on two leaves, 16 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Tears to fold lines and margins. On one leaf, paper was glued to reinforce the vertical fold line.
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Manuscripts and Samaritan Manuscripts
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![Sefer Hanukat Habayit, explanation of the form and shape of the Temple that was destroyed. Rabbi Moshe Hefetz. Venice [1696].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/522.jpg "Sefer Hanukat Habayit – Venice, 1696 – Drawings of the Temple and its")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sefer Hanukat Habayit, explanation of the form and shape of the Temple that was destroyed. Rabbi Moshe Hefetz. Venice [1696].
Fine copy, with many drawings of the Temple and its vessels. The book was printed in two stages, when printing the text empty spaces were left for the drawings, and later the drawings were added using a different technique, by imprinting from etched copper plates. The current copy contains all the drawings except for the map at the end,
Stamp of “Aharon Elnakaveh from Algiers". On the sheet before the title page is recorded “I purchased it in 1941 … with G-d’s help I have to reprint it … in Modern Hebrew, Y.Z. Sasson, here Algiers”.
[4], 52 leaves, quality paper. 20 cm. Good condition, stains, moth damage.
Fine copy, with many drawings of the Temple and its vessels. The book was printed in two stages, when printing the text empty spaces were left for the drawings, and later the drawings were added using a different technique, by imprinting from etched copper plates. The current copy contains all the drawings except for the map at the end,
Stamp of “Aharon Elnakaveh from Algiers". On the sheet before the title page is recorded “I purchased it in 1941 … with G-d’s help I have to reprint it … in Modern Hebrew, Y.Z. Sasson, here Algiers”.
[4], 52 leaves, quality paper. 20 cm. Good condition, stains, moth damage.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $500
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Sefer Teved Tov, fine commentary on building of Temple as described in Sefer Yechezkel and explanation of borders as written in Sefer Yehoshua. Rabbi Zev Wolf Altschul substitute leader of congregation of Lutzin. Warsaw, 1814. Second comprehensive edition. At end, illustrated sketch of Temple, according to Rashi and according to author.
34, [4] leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. New binding.
34, [4] leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. New binding.
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![Sefer Elim, Rabbi Joseph Solomon Delmedigo. Amsterdam, [1628-1629]. Printed in Beit Menashe Ben Israel.
Essays on mathematics](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/524.jpg "Sefer Elim – Amsterdam 1628-9")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sefer Elim, Rabbi Joseph Solomon Delmedigo. Amsterdam, [1628-1629]. Printed in Beit Menashe Ben Israel.
Essays on mathematics, astronomy, mechanics, physics and astrology, with many detailed and impressive schemes.
Originally the book included five essays: Elim, Ma'ayan Ganim, Chukot Shamayim, Gevurot Hashem and Ma'ayan Chatum. This copy contains only the first essay.
The author, Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Delmedigo – The Yashar Mi-Qandia (1591-1665), a doctor, philosopher, astronomer and mathematician, a student of Galileo Galilei. This book was the focus of polemics amongst the sages of his generation, Jews and Christians alike.
Signatures and owners' inscriptions: "Moses Viterbo”, and others.
[8], 83 pages (without the portrait). 18 cm. Good condition, stains, moth damage on some pages.
Essays on mathematics, astronomy, mechanics, physics and astrology, with many detailed and impressive schemes.
Originally the book included five essays: Elim, Ma'ayan Ganim, Chukot Shamayim, Gevurot Hashem and Ma'ayan Chatum. This copy contains only the first essay.
The author, Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Delmedigo – The Yashar Mi-Qandia (1591-1665), a doctor, philosopher, astronomer and mathematician, a student of Galileo Galilei. This book was the focus of polemics amongst the sages of his generation, Jews and Christians alike.
Signatures and owners' inscriptions: "Moses Viterbo”, and others.
[8], 83 pages (without the portrait). 18 cm. Good condition, stains, moth damage on some pages.
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![Sefer Ebronot, astronomy and new months (molad). Offenbach, [1722].
Illustrated title page [at the top is the solar system an](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/525_1.jpg "Sefer Ebronot – Offenbach, 1722")
![Sefer Ebronot, astronomy and new months (molad). Offenbach, [1722].
Illustrated title page [at the top is the solar system an](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/525_2.jpg "Sefer Ebronot – Offenbach, 1722")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $600
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Sefer Ebronot, astronomy and new months (molad). Offenbach, [1722].
Illustrated title page [at the top is the solar system and constellations]. Inside the book are illustrations and wheels for calculating the new months and the tekufot, and many charts.
Ownership inscription and signature from time of printing: "This Sefer Ebronot I have purchased… Elazar Lazi ben Eliyahu from… 1726" [partly cutoff]. Several corrections and glosses. Many inscriptions on binding leaves. Long inscription on the subject of new months.
[2], 40 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition, stains and minor wear. Professionally restored tears. Antique leather binding, damaged.
Illustrated title page [at the top is the solar system and constellations]. Inside the book are illustrations and wheels for calculating the new months and the tekufot, and many charts.
Ownership inscription and signature from time of printing: "This Sefer Ebronot I have purchased… Elazar Lazi ben Eliyahu from… 1726" [partly cutoff]. Several corrections and glosses. Many inscriptions on binding leaves. Long inscription on the subject of new months.
[2], 40 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition, stains and minor wear. Professionally restored tears. Antique leather binding, damaged.
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Various
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $400
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Kol Mussar, mussar poetry. "Fifty sections of song, the voice of ethics and the voice of song". Rabbi Shimshon Cohen Modon. Mantua. 1715. Illustrations and many printed decorations (the form of the sun with a face; human figures; Cohen's hands etc.).
32 leaves. 25 cm. High-quality thick light-colored paper. Fair condition, moth damages. Fabric binding.
32 leaves. 25 cm. High-quality thick light-colored paper. Fair condition, moth damages. Fabric binding.
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Various
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $600
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Book of heavenly bodies and their orbits. Matters pertaining to astronomy and laws of blessing for new moon, including illustrations and tables. By Rabbi Raphael HaLevi of Hannover. Amsterdam, [1756].
Ownership notations of “Shlomo son of philanthropist Rabbi Yitzchak Rosenthal… 22 Tamuz, 1825”, “belongs to… Rabbi Eliezer Martzbach” and signatures of Rabbi “Simcha, son of Aryeh Leib Bakst”.
[2], 38 leaves (missing 2 leaves of “Last Pamphlet” which appear in minority of copies). 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Several detached leaves. Notations and quill pen attempts on binding leaves. Ancient binding with worn parchment spine.
Ownership notations of “Shlomo son of philanthropist Rabbi Yitzchak Rosenthal… 22 Tamuz, 1825”, “belongs to… Rabbi Eliezer Martzbach” and signatures of Rabbi “Simcha, son of Aryeh Leib Bakst”.
[2], 38 leaves (missing 2 leaves of “Last Pamphlet” which appear in minority of copies). 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Several detached leaves. Notations and quill pen attempts on binding leaves. Ancient binding with worn parchment spine.
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Various
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $200
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* Seder Tikun Eruvin, “About permission to carry on Shabbat, here in our city of Krakow”. Rabbi Haim Arieh Leib Halevy Horovitz Krakow 1887. Signature of Rabbi Joshua Halevy Hirschhorn – Montreal. Self dedication “ Received from son of author” and long handwritten gloss.
* Sefer Porat Yosef “ Booklet on the correction of the Eruv in Frankfurt-am-Main, Rabbi Nehemiah Zvi Nabel. Frakfurt-am-Main, 1914. * In the booklet there is a handwritten map: “Die Grenzen des Eruv” [The borders of the Eruv] of Frankfurt-am-Mein.
Various sizes, Good general condition, dry paper (loose pages in Porat Yosef).
* Sefer Porat Yosef “ Booklet on the correction of the Eruv in Frankfurt-am-Main, Rabbi Nehemiah Zvi Nabel. Frakfurt-am-Main, 1914. * In the booklet there is a handwritten map: “Die Grenzen des Eruv” [The borders of the Eruv] of Frankfurt-am-Mein.
Various sizes, Good general condition, dry paper (loose pages in Porat Yosef).
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