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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,125
Including buyer's premium
Commentary on Rashi by the great Torah sage Rabbi Elya Mizrachi. Venice, 1527. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. First edition.
First edition of the Mizrachi commentary, the foremost commentary written on Rashi's commentary on the Torah by Rabbi Eliyahu Mizrachi (the Re'em). Printed in his commentary on Parshat Masei is a map of Eretz Israel with east facing upward. This map, drawn primarily with straight lines in square and rectangular shapes is the first Hebrew map ever printed. Several leaves have glosses in Italian script [anonymous author, criticizes and comments on the words of the Mizrachi]. Censorship erasures. Stamps of Ch'[evrat] Mishmeret HaBoker V'Ha'Erev.
[337] leaves (missing one leaf), the title page is missing and replaced with a photocopy. 28 cm. Overall good condition. Spotting. Tears and damages (restored), to several leaves, primarily to first and last leaves. New red leather binding.
First edition of the Mizrachi commentary, the foremost commentary written on Rashi's commentary on the Torah by Rabbi Eliyahu Mizrachi (the Re'em). Printed in his commentary on Parshat Masei is a map of Eretz Israel with east facing upward. This map, drawn primarily with straight lines in square and rectangular shapes is the first Hebrew map ever printed. Several leaves have glosses in Italian script [anonymous author, criticizes and comments on the words of the Mizrachi]. Censorship erasures. Stamps of Ch'[evrat] Mishmeret HaBoker V'Ha'Erev.
[337] leaves (missing one leaf), the title page is missing and replaced with a photocopy. 28 cm. Overall good condition. Spotting. Tears and damages (restored), to several leaves, primarily to first and last leaves. New red leather binding.
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Early Printed Books and Incunabula - Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $2,500
Including buyer's premium
Sefer HaShorashim, volume two of the whole work authored by Rabbi David Kimchi [the Radak]. Venice, 1529. Printed by Daniel Bomberg.
Printed on the last leaf are two poems praising the edition, written by Rabbi Eliyahu Ashkenazi.
[2] pages, 5-570 columns, [2] pages, 30 cm. Good condition. Spotting. Inscription on title page. Colored edges. New binding with leather spine and corners.
Printed on the last leaf are two poems praising the edition, written by Rabbi Eliyahu Ashkenazi.
[2] pages, 5-570 columns, [2] pages, 30 cm. Good condition. Spotting. Inscription on title page. Colored edges. New binding with leather spine and corners.
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Early Printed Books and Incunabula - Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
* Sefer Michlol, on Hebrew grammar, by Rabbi David Kimchi – the Radak, with Nimukim by Rabbi Eliyahu Ashkenasi [HaBachur]. Venice, 1545. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. (Ancient signature: Shlomo Galildi, Shlomo Kashtureino). * Bound with: Sefer HaShorashim, Hebrew roots, by Rabbi David Kimchi – the Radak. Venice, 1548-1549. Printed by Marco Antonio Justinian.
2 books in one volume. 29 cm. Fair condition. Stains, moisture marks and damage. Wear and tear to several leaves (damage to text in two places). Fungus traces to several leaves. Restored with paper. Non-original binding, damaged.
2 books in one volume. 29 cm. Fair condition. Stains, moisture marks and damage. Wear and tear to several leaves (damage to text in two places). Fungus traces to several leaves. Restored with paper. Non-original binding, damaged.
Category
Early Printed Books and Incunabula - Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
[Rosh Amana], with roots and principles of faith "Written by the great leader of the Jewish people Adon Yitzchak Abarbanel". Venice, [1545]. Printed by Marco Antonio Justinian. Second edition.
The first edition was printed in Constantinople 40 years earlier. On the reverse side of the title page are "Poems written by Rabbi Yehuda Abarbanel son of the author". Signature on title page: "Kapil Z.A.S.?".
34 leaves, 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stamps and ex-libris of the Sa'adat Bachurim (Amsterdam). The only remnant of the title page is a 6.5X8.5 cm. strip (lacking the title "Sefer Rosh Amana"). Spotting.
The first edition was printed in Constantinople 40 years earlier. On the reverse side of the title page are "Poems written by Rabbi Yehuda Abarbanel son of the author". Signature on title page: "Kapil Z.A.S.?".
34 leaves, 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stamps and ex-libris of the Sa'adat Bachurim (Amsterdam). The only remnant of the title page is a 6.5X8.5 cm. strip (lacking the title "Sefer Rosh Amana"). Spotting.
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Early Printed Books and Incunabula - Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $1,875
Including buyer's premium
Dikdukim, these four compositions contain all grammatical wisdom. Venice, 1546. Printed by Daniel Bomberg.
Four books printed together (each book has its own title page): Mahalach Shvilei Da'at, by Rabbi Moshe Kimchi with a commentary by Rabbi Eliyahu Ashkenazi [Bachur] the grammarian; Petach Devarai, "Attributed to one of the early Sephardi sages"; Sefer Tzachut, by Rabbi Avraham Ebn Ezra; and Moznei Lashon HaKodesh, by Rabbi Avraham Ebn Ezra. "These four were printed together so that each student could see the intention of these authors at one time and would not be left with any doubt concerning this wisdom".
Owner's signatures on title page and on the rest of the title pages: "Shmuel Sechendari" and "Shmuel Ashkenazi". Few handwritten comments [faded].
[4], 51, 53-236 leaves, 14.5 cm. Good-very good condition. Restored tears to the first leaves. New binding with leather spine.
Four books printed together (each book has its own title page): Mahalach Shvilei Da'at, by Rabbi Moshe Kimchi with a commentary by Rabbi Eliyahu Ashkenazi [Bachur] the grammarian; Petach Devarai, "Attributed to one of the early Sephardi sages"; Sefer Tzachut, by Rabbi Avraham Ebn Ezra; and Moznei Lashon HaKodesh, by Rabbi Avraham Ebn Ezra. "These four were printed together so that each student could see the intention of these authors at one time and would not be left with any doubt concerning this wisdom".
Owner's signatures on title page and on the rest of the title pages: "Shmuel Sechendari" and "Shmuel Ashkenazi". Few handwritten comments [faded].
[4], 51, 53-236 leaves, 14.5 cm. Good-very good condition. Restored tears to the first leaves. New binding with leather spine.
Category
Early Printed Books and Incunabula - Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Kad HaKemach, homiletics and ethics in alphabetical order. By Rabbeinu Bechaye. Venice, Kislev 1545. Printed by Marco Antonio Justinian.
Sources for the quotes were added to this second edition.
83 leaves. 28 cm. High-quality paper, overall good condition, worm damages to several leaves. Few handwritten inscriptions. Semi-leather elaborate binding.
Sources for the quotes were added to this second edition.
83 leaves. 28 cm. High-quality paper, overall good condition, worm damages to several leaves. Few handwritten inscriptions. Semi-leather elaborate binding.
Category
Early Printed Books and Incunabula - Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Mitzvot HaGadol (Smag), by Rabbi Moshe of Coucy, with novellae and explanations of Rabbi Eliyahu Mizrachi and Rabbi Isaac Stein. Venice, 1547. Printed by Daniel Bomberg.
Signature on title page of "Eliyahu Lombrazo". On Leaf 2 is an ownership inscription [cutoff] in early Italian handwriting: "… Man of G-d, I have bought four books…"]. On Leaf 316/b are novellae and glosses in the same Italian handwriting.
250, [2], 251-316 leaves. 30.5 cm. Varied condition, good to good-fair, professional restoration to title page and other leaves. New semi-leather binding, elaborate.
Signature on title page of "Eliyahu Lombrazo". On Leaf 2 is an ownership inscription [cutoff] in early Italian handwriting: "… Man of G-d, I have bought four books…"]. On Leaf 316/b are novellae and glosses in the same Italian handwriting.
250, [2], 251-316 leaves. 30.5 cm. Varied condition, good to good-fair, professional restoration to title page and other leaves. New semi-leather binding, elaborate.
Category
Early Printed Books and Incunabula - Resh and Shin Years
Catalogue
Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
Mivchar HaPeninim, wise sayings “from sages and proverbs of the philosophers”, attributed to Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Gabirol [some attribute the book to Rabbi Yedayah Hapenini Habadrashi] with commentary. Venice 1546. Printed by Cornelio Edelkind.
Stamps of the Sa'adat Bachurim association (Amsterdam).
40 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Light-colored high-quality paper. Spotting, few worm damages. Last leaves are slightly loose.
Place and date of printing only appear in the printer's colophon on the last page.
Stamps of the Sa'adat Bachurim association (Amsterdam).
40 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Light-colored high-quality paper. Spotting, few worm damages. Last leaves are slightly loose.
Place and date of printing only appear in the printer's colophon on the last page.
Category
Early Printed Books and Incunabula - Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Sha'ar Shamayim, on the wisdom of science and geometry, by Rabbi Gershon ben Shlomo. Venice, 1547. First edition.
The author, Rabbi Gershon ben Shlomo of Catalonia, a Spanish sage of the 13th century, father of the Ralbag and son-in-law of the Ramban.
64 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition, stains. Several restored tears. Title page partially lacking and professionally restored (without damage to text). New binding.
The author, Rabbi Gershon ben Shlomo of Catalonia, a Spanish sage of the 13th century, father of the Ralbag and son-in-law of the Ramban.
64 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition, stains. Several restored tears. Title page partially lacking and professionally restored (without damage to text). New binding.
Category
Early Printed Books and Incunabula - Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,750
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Yereim, on the laws of the 613 mitzvot. By Rabbi Eliezer of Metz, one of the Ba'alei Tosfot, Venice, 1566. First edition.
This is a new abridged edition divided into 12 chapters edited by Rabbi Binyamin ben Rabbi Avraham Anavim. The original composition was divided into seven chapters. Until the edition of Sefer Yereim HaShalem was printed (Vilna, 1892-1902), all the editions copied this edition.
6, [5]-146 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition, spotting (primarily on title page). Signatures, stamps and inscriptions written at various times. Elaborate leather binding.
This is a new abridged edition divided into 12 chapters edited by Rabbi Binyamin ben Rabbi Avraham Anavim. The original composition was divided into seven chapters. Until the edition of Sefer Yereim HaShalem was printed (Vilna, 1892-1902), all the editions copied this edition.
6, [5]-146 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition, spotting (primarily on title page). Signatures, stamps and inscriptions written at various times. Elaborate leather binding.
Category
Early Printed Books and Incunabula - Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
* Sha'arei Dura, by Rabbi Yitzchak of Dura. Venice, 1563. Printed by Vitorio Aliano. 1-57, 60-64 (lacking Leaves 58-59). 21 cm.
* Kli Chemda on the Torah, by Rabbi Shmuel Laniado from Aleppo. Venice 1594-1595. Printed by Zuan di Gara. 268 leaves (lacking index leaves: 269-270, [1] leaves). 29 cm.
2 books, fair-poor condition. Heavy worm damage to leaves and binding. Spotting, wear and tear, damages with damage to text.
* Kli Chemda on the Torah, by Rabbi Shmuel Laniado from Aleppo. Venice 1594-1595. Printed by Zuan di Gara. 268 leaves (lacking index leaves: 269-270, [1] leaves). 29 cm.
2 books, fair-poor condition. Heavy worm damage to leaves and binding. Spotting, wear and tear, damages with damage to text.
Category
Early Printed Books and Incunabula - Resh and Shin Years
Catalogue
Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Shalshelet HaKabala, Jewish historical chronology, by the Chacham Rabbi Gedalya ebn Yichye. Venice, 1587. Zuan di Gara printing press. First edition.
Many have doubted the authenticity of the book especially the author of Seder HaDorot and the Chida. However, the book is an important source of many historic legends.
The title page is partially missing. An ancient signature in Italian handwriting: "It has reached me Menachem…'. Another signature: "Shmuel Shemaya Papo" – Rabbi Shmuel Shemaya Papo, an Ancona sage, son of the Mekubal Rabbi Avraham David Papo Av Beit Din of Ancona, son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Zakut. The Chida met when visiting Ancona in 1754 and he documented the meeting in his travel journel Ma'agal Tov.
122 leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Title page partially missing (restored with paper replacements). Stains and wear. Worm damages to several leaves. Inscriptions and scribbles. Stamps. Damaged binding.
Many have doubted the authenticity of the book especially the author of Seder HaDorot and the Chida. However, the book is an important source of many historic legends.
The title page is partially missing. An ancient signature in Italian handwriting: "It has reached me Menachem…'. Another signature: "Shmuel Shemaya Papo" – Rabbi Shmuel Shemaya Papo, an Ancona sage, son of the Mekubal Rabbi Avraham David Papo Av Beit Din of Ancona, son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Zakut. The Chida met when visiting Ancona in 1754 and he documented the meeting in his travel journel Ma'agal Tov.
122 leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Title page partially missing (restored with paper replacements). Stains and wear. Worm damages to several leaves. Inscriptions and scribbles. Stamps. Damaged binding.
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Early Printed Books and Incunabula - Resh and Shin Years
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