Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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The Jews and the Mosaic Law by Issac Leeser, Philadelphia, 1834. English.
Part 1: A defence of the revelation of the Pentateuch, and of the Jews for their adherence to the same.
Part 2: Four essays on the relative importance of Judaism and Christianity, by a native of Germany and professor of Christianity.
The first original work by Isaac Leeser (1807-1868). Leeser was a US Jewish leader and one of the first people who built American Judaism, a philosopher, literary editor who also translated Jewish books into English and wrote many sermons and lectures.
These books are the outcome of a series of articles that Leeser published in American periodicals in 1829, which dealt with defending the Jewish religion following a rise in missionary activities in the US. Subsequent to these articles, Leeser was invited to serve as a preacher and community leader of the Mikve Yisrael congregation in Philadelphia, which reinforced his status as one of the most significant figures on the US Jewish scene in the 19th century.
Two parts in one volume. VIII, [2], 278 pages [the two pages after the introduction (Contents and Advertisement) are not mentioned by Singerman, see ibid no. 578], 22 cm. Good condition. Several loose leaves and few stains. Stamp and ex-libris. Non-original binding, worn and slightly damaged. Few ink inscriptions.
Part 1: A defence of the revelation of the Pentateuch, and of the Jews for their adherence to the same.
Part 2: Four essays on the relative importance of Judaism and Christianity, by a native of Germany and professor of Christianity.
The first original work by Isaac Leeser (1807-1868). Leeser was a US Jewish leader and one of the first people who built American Judaism, a philosopher, literary editor who also translated Jewish books into English and wrote many sermons and lectures.
These books are the outcome of a series of articles that Leeser published in American periodicals in 1829, which dealt with defending the Jewish religion following a rise in missionary activities in the US. Subsequent to these articles, Leeser was invited to serve as a preacher and community leader of the Mikve Yisrael congregation in Philadelphia, which reinforced his status as one of the most significant figures on the US Jewish scene in the 19th century.
Two parts in one volume. VIII, [2], 278 pages [the two pages after the introduction (Contents and Advertisement) are not mentioned by Singerman, see ibid no. 578], 22 cm. Good condition. Several loose leaves and few stains. Stamp and ex-libris. Non-original binding, worn and slightly damaged. Few ink inscriptions.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Imrei Lev - Meditations and Prayers for Every situation and Occasion in Life, Translated and Adapted From the French by Hester Rothschild, Revised and Corrected by Isaac Leeser, Philadelphia, 1866.
Stereotype printing. Translation of a French siddur arranged by Jonas Ennery, with an introduction by Isaac Leeser. Composed of individual supplications, divided into chapters: Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, Rosh Hashana, weddings etc. prayers for children and a chapter of "Special Prayers" with prayers for various occasions during a Jewish life as well as an interesting prayer, "On the Mission of Israel" – for the success of the People of Israel and their mission.
XVI. 260 pages. 19 cm. Good condition. Minor tears and stains, primarily to the first and last leaves. Original binding, slightly worn. Ex-libris.
See Singerman no. 1832.
Stereotype printing. Translation of a French siddur arranged by Jonas Ennery, with an introduction by Isaac Leeser. Composed of individual supplications, divided into chapters: Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, Rosh Hashana, weddings etc. prayers for children and a chapter of "Special Prayers" with prayers for various occasions during a Jewish life as well as an interesting prayer, "On the Mission of Israel" – for the success of the People of Israel and their mission.
XVI. 260 pages. 19 cm. Good condition. Minor tears and stains, primarily to the first and last leaves. Original binding, slightly worn. Ex-libris.
See Singerman no. 1832.
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Lot 355 Organized Prayer – For Success of the American Nation in War of Liberation – Jerusalem 1898.
Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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“Prayer! Organized and arranged by our genius mentor Rabbi Shmuel Salant … senior rabbi of Eretz Israel, of the descendants of Europe and America residing in Jerusalem, to congregate and pray in the great Beit Yaakov Synagogue in Jerusalem, for the success of the United States of America in their war, a war of duty, a war of liberty for the love of mankind”. [Jerusalem, 1898]. This proclamation was printed during the Spanish–American War in 1898, for the liberation of Cuba.
[1] page. 34 cm. Print in blue ink and frame in red ink. Good-fair condition, folding marks and slight wear.
[1] page. 34 cm. Print in blue ink and frame in red ink. Good-fair condition, folding marks and slight wear.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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A proclamation printed in Yiddish, calling for support in building new neighborhoods in Jerusalem "outside of the Old City walls". Boston, [no note of year of printing, between 1902 and 1909]. Printed by M. Lang and Sons.
The difficult financial situation of the Jewish population of Jerusalem and the danger lurking from the missionaries is mentioned as well as the emissary Rabbi Yosef Salant "grandson of Rabbi Shmuel Salant" sent for collecting funds. The (printed) signature and temporary Boston address of Rabbi Yosef Salant (son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Salant who was actually a great-grandson of Rabbi Shmuel) appear at the bottom of the proclamation as well as (printed) signatures of rabbis of Boston and other cities in the State of Massachusetts.
Rabbi Shmuel Salant who was alluded to as still alive at the time of the proclamation died in 1909, and Rabbi Duber ben Abba Ya'akov Borochov who signed as the Rabbi of Malden (Massachusetts) began to serve there in the rabbinate in 1902.
This proclamation has not been bibliographically listed and is not known from any other source.
Leaf, 40 cm. Fair condition, folding marks, tears and holes.
The difficult financial situation of the Jewish population of Jerusalem and the danger lurking from the missionaries is mentioned as well as the emissary Rabbi Yosef Salant "grandson of Rabbi Shmuel Salant" sent for collecting funds. The (printed) signature and temporary Boston address of Rabbi Yosef Salant (son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Salant who was actually a great-grandson of Rabbi Shmuel) appear at the bottom of the proclamation as well as (printed) signatures of rabbis of Boston and other cities in the State of Massachusetts.
Rabbi Shmuel Salant who was alluded to as still alive at the time of the proclamation died in 1909, and Rabbi Duber ben Abba Ya'akov Borochov who signed as the Rabbi of Malden (Massachusetts) began to serve there in the rabbinate in 1902.
This proclamation has not been bibliographically listed and is not known from any other source.
Leaf, 40 cm. Fair condition, folding marks, tears and holes.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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• Seder L'Hadrat Kodesh – Siddur for the whole year, with English translation. Brooklyn (New York), 1901.
Hebrew and English page opposite page. Binding with embossed decorations [gilded metal and Bakelite]. Metal clasp for fastening.
507, [4] pages. 11 cm. Good condition. Damages and stains to binding, missing spine.
• Falshtendinger Linien – Siddur for schools and the nation. Siddur with Yiddish translation and instructions. Published by Yosef Magilnitsky. Philadelphia, [c. 1908].
Prayers for the whole year, Nusach Ashkenaz. Each word of prayer is positioned opposite its Yiddish translation.
Colorful photograph plates, with photographs of a boy donning tefillin surrounded by Birkot HaTefillin in Hebrew, Russian, English and German, sheet music of Adon Olam, Yigdal, Ein K'Elokeinu and Ma'oz Tzur.
Appendix at end of siddur with thanks to a list of people from various states throughout the US. Not listed in the Bibliography Institute CD.
[2], V, [5], 192 pages; 272 pages; 8 pages. 21 cm. fair-good condition, tears, wear and stains. Damage to binding.
Hebrew and English page opposite page. Binding with embossed decorations [gilded metal and Bakelite]. Metal clasp for fastening.
507, [4] pages. 11 cm. Good condition. Damages and stains to binding, missing spine.
• Falshtendinger Linien – Siddur for schools and the nation. Siddur with Yiddish translation and instructions. Published by Yosef Magilnitsky. Philadelphia, [c. 1908].
Prayers for the whole year, Nusach Ashkenaz. Each word of prayer is positioned opposite its Yiddish translation.
Colorful photograph plates, with photographs of a boy donning tefillin surrounded by Birkot HaTefillin in Hebrew, Russian, English and German, sheet music of Adon Olam, Yigdal, Ein K'Elokeinu and Ma'oz Tzur.
Appendix at end of siddur with thanks to a list of people from various states throughout the US. Not listed in the Bibliography Institute CD.
[2], V, [5], 192 pages; 272 pages; 8 pages. 21 cm. fair-good condition, tears, wear and stains. Damage to binding.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Large collection of books printed in New York, USA. 1888-1960.
Approximately half of the books in this collection were printed before 1940. A detailed list of the books is available upon request.
60 books. Varied size and condition.
Approximately half of the books in this collection were printed before 1940. A detailed list of the books is available upon request.
60 books. Varied size and condition.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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11 books printed in St. Louis, USA. 1918-1944.
Approximately half of the books in this collection were printed before 1930. A detailed list of the books is available upon request.
Varied size and condition.
Approximately half of the books in this collection were printed before 1930. A detailed list of the books is available upon request.
Varied size and condition.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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15 books printed in the US, in Washington, Baltimore, Seattle, Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Cleveland and Chicago. [1898-1966].
11 of the books in this collection were printed before 1940. A detailed list of the books is available upon request.
Varied size and condition.
11 of the books in this collection were printed before 1940. A detailed list of the books is available upon request.
Varied size and condition.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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38 booklets and pamphlets printed in the US (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis and Other Places) from 1897-1950.
The collection is composed of 14 items from 1897 until the 1920s, approximately 10 items from the 1930s and approximately 14 items from the 1940s, in Hebrew and Yiddish.
Among them are booklets of homiletics, novellae and articles, responsa, Yearbook of the Union of Israelis in America and other items.
Varied size and condition.
The collection is composed of 14 items from 1897 until the 1920s, approximately 10 items from the 1930s and approximately 14 items from the 1940s, in Hebrew and Yiddish.
Among them are booklets of homiletics, novellae and articles, responsa, Yearbook of the Union of Israelis in America and other items.
Varied size and condition.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Collection of books and booklets with dedications by their authors. Some dedications were written to Rabbi Eliezer Silver (some books have his stamps).
1. Mashbiach, Part 1, on the Yerushalmi Tractate Berachot, by Rabbi Moshe Shimon Zivitz. St. Louis, 1920. Author's dedication.
2. Malki BaKodesh, Vol. 3 – Responsa, and Vol. 4 – correspondence. Rabbi Chaim Hershenson. New York, 1923. Author's dedication.
3. Leaves of Shoteh Shenishtape. New York 1928. Dedication by Rabbi Avraham Haferman.
4-5. Shisha Sidrei Mishna (Seder Rishon Chapter 2) with vowels and commentary by Rabbi Shemaryahu Leib Horowitz. New York 1936. Two copies, both with dedications by Rabbi Horowitz.
6-8. Three pamphlets by Rabbi Moshe Dov Ber Rivkin. Brooklyn, 1953, 1955. With a dedication note in his handwriting.
9. Degel Naftali, compilation of Torah novellae dedicated to Rabbi Naftali Ze'ev HaCohen Leibowitz, edited by his son-in-law Rabbi Kalman Lichtenstein. New York [1958]. Dedication by Rabbi Lichtenstein.
10. Homiletics of Rabbi Pinchas Michael with the column La'Dor Ha'Acharon, edited and arranged by his grandson Rabbi Avraham Abba HaLevi Zyons. New York 1959. With dedication by Rabbi Zyons.
10 books. Varied size and condition.
1. Mashbiach, Part 1, on the Yerushalmi Tractate Berachot, by Rabbi Moshe Shimon Zivitz. St. Louis, 1920. Author's dedication.
2. Malki BaKodesh, Vol. 3 – Responsa, and Vol. 4 – correspondence. Rabbi Chaim Hershenson. New York, 1923. Author's dedication.
3. Leaves of Shoteh Shenishtape. New York 1928. Dedication by Rabbi Avraham Haferman.
4-5. Shisha Sidrei Mishna (Seder Rishon Chapter 2) with vowels and commentary by Rabbi Shemaryahu Leib Horowitz. New York 1936. Two copies, both with dedications by Rabbi Horowitz.
6-8. Three pamphlets by Rabbi Moshe Dov Ber Rivkin. Brooklyn, 1953, 1955. With a dedication note in his handwriting.
9. Degel Naftali, compilation of Torah novellae dedicated to Rabbi Naftali Ze'ev HaCohen Leibowitz, edited by his son-in-law Rabbi Kalman Lichtenstein. New York [1958]. Dedication by Rabbi Lichtenstein.
10. Homiletics of Rabbi Pinchas Michael with the column La'Dor Ha'Acharon, edited and arranged by his grandson Rabbi Avraham Abba HaLevi Zyons. New York 1959. With dedication by Rabbi Zyons.
10 books. Varied size and condition.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Mateh Dan – Kuzari Sheni, "Proves and teaches with logical claims… the truth of the Oral Torah", by Rabbi David Nieto. London, [1714]. First edition.
The first edition was printed in three variations: Only Hebrew, only Spanish and Hebrew with Spanish. This is the combined edition, Hebrew and Spanish (column opposite column), which is the most rare out of the three.
Two illustrated title pages, one in Hebrew and one in Spanish. At the top of the title pages is a drawing of Rabbeinu HaKadosh (Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi) – the writer of the Mishnah. Between the Hebrew title page and the Spanish title page is a long printed dedication in Spanish to the community leaders and gabai of the Sha'ar HaShamayim congregation in London and a Hebrew introduction to the book.
Stamps. Ownership inscriptions and quill attempts on binding leaves. On back binding leaf is an ownership inscription in Italian writing: "The Great Mekubal Chassid Mohareridam [?]…".
Rabbi David Nieto (1654-1728, Otzar HaRabbanim 4926), a Torah genius with vast knowledge of science, dayan, speaker and doctor in Livorno and later first rabbi of the Sephardic community of London. Author of the famous book Mateh Dan – Kuzari Sheni defending the truth of the Oral Torah and contradicting mistaken theories which were rampant in the midst of the Anusim communities of Western Europe.
Complete copy. [10], 254 leaves. 22 cm. The body of the book is in a very good condition. Ink stains and reinforcement with glued paper on the first pages. Binding with parchment spine, damaged.
One of the first Hebrew books printed in England.
The first edition was printed in three variations: Only Hebrew, only Spanish and Hebrew with Spanish. This is the combined edition, Hebrew and Spanish (column opposite column), which is the most rare out of the three.
Two illustrated title pages, one in Hebrew and one in Spanish. At the top of the title pages is a drawing of Rabbeinu HaKadosh (Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi) – the writer of the Mishnah. Between the Hebrew title page and the Spanish title page is a long printed dedication in Spanish to the community leaders and gabai of the Sha'ar HaShamayim congregation in London and a Hebrew introduction to the book.
Stamps. Ownership inscriptions and quill attempts on binding leaves. On back binding leaf is an ownership inscription in Italian writing: "The Great Mekubal Chassid Mohareridam [?]…".
Rabbi David Nieto (1654-1728, Otzar HaRabbanim 4926), a Torah genius with vast knowledge of science, dayan, speaker and doctor in Livorno and later first rabbi of the Sephardic community of London. Author of the famous book Mateh Dan – Kuzari Sheni defending the truth of the Oral Torah and contradicting mistaken theories which were rampant in the midst of the Anusim communities of Western Europe.
Complete copy. [10], 254 leaves. 22 cm. The body of the book is in a very good condition. Ink stains and reinforcement with glued paper on the first pages. Binding with parchment spine, damaged.
One of the first Hebrew books printed in England.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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• Prayer for the success of the army of Her Majesty the Queen in South Africa. London, 1899. Pamphlet. Hebrew and English. • Special service - prayer to be recited in the Sephardi and Portuguese synagogue in honor of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. London, 1953. Printed pamphlet in Hebrew and English. • Enclosed leaf with a prayer for that same occasion. Typewritten on blue paper. • A Proclamation printed in Yiddish and in German, by Rabbi Naftali HaCohen Adler - Rabbi of England. London, [1892]. • Membership card of the Society of the Jewish People's Gemilut Chassadim. London. Given to Avraham Davis, December 1936. • Notice on behalf of the Barkai Zionist Association. London, 1952. • Invitation to a special evening, on behalf of the Cricklewood Synagogue. London, 1959.
7 paper items. Varied size and condition.
7 paper items. Varied size and condition.
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