Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
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Certificate of recommendation for an emissary collecting funds for the charity of Rabbi Meir Ba'al HaNess, Rabbi Ya'akov Vaknin of Tiberias. Signed by the city's rabbis, Rabbi Shlomo Chaim, Rabbi Moshe Zrihan and Rabbi Ya'akov [---]. Marrakech (Morocco), 1924.
After words of great praise of the emissary Rabbi David Vaknin, the rabbis request "Our brethren, Bnei Yisrael, the children of Avraham Yitzchak and Ya'akov" to give him all money dedicated to hekdesh and for fulfilling vows and for the funds of Rabbi Meir Ba'al HaNess – "all should be delivered to him when he comes and on his return".
Signed by the Mekubal Rabbi Shlomo ebn Chaim (the first – died in 1928), Ra'avad of Marrakech. Rabbi Moshe Zrihan (died in Cheshvan 1952), served for more than 40 years as a member of the Beit Din and after the death of Rabbi Shlomo ebn Chaim, succeeded him as Ra'avad of Marrakech for more than 20 years.
Rabbi Ya'akov Vaknin (1869-1946), a leading rabbi, dayan and Torah authority in the city of Tiberias, was the firstborn son of the Ra'avad of Tiberias, author of VaYevarech David and brother of Rabbi Meir Vaknin, author of VaYomer Meir (Chief Rabbi of Tiberias). He travelled several times to North African countries as emissary of the Tiberias sages. Written on his tombstone: "Here is hidden a treasure of Torah…a holy man who sanctifies Heaven's name, the renowned Torah genius, tzaddik, pious and humble, the excellent dayan, man of all good qualities, the G-dly Mekubal Rabbi Ya'akov Vaknin".
46 cm. Good-fair condition, spotting and tears (old restoration, with glued paper).
After words of great praise of the emissary Rabbi David Vaknin, the rabbis request "Our brethren, Bnei Yisrael, the children of Avraham Yitzchak and Ya'akov" to give him all money dedicated to hekdesh and for fulfilling vows and for the funds of Rabbi Meir Ba'al HaNess – "all should be delivered to him when he comes and on his return".
Signed by the Mekubal Rabbi Shlomo ebn Chaim (the first – died in 1928), Ra'avad of Marrakech. Rabbi Moshe Zrihan (died in Cheshvan 1952), served for more than 40 years as a member of the Beit Din and after the death of Rabbi Shlomo ebn Chaim, succeeded him as Ra'avad of Marrakech for more than 20 years.
Rabbi Ya'akov Vaknin (1869-1946), a leading rabbi, dayan and Torah authority in the city of Tiberias, was the firstborn son of the Ra'avad of Tiberias, author of VaYevarech David and brother of Rabbi Meir Vaknin, author of VaYomer Meir (Chief Rabbi of Tiberias). He travelled several times to North African countries as emissary of the Tiberias sages. Written on his tombstone: "Here is hidden a treasure of Torah…a holy man who sanctifies Heaven's name, the renowned Torah genius, tzaddik, pious and humble, the excellent dayan, man of all good qualities, the G-dly Mekubal Rabbi Ya'akov Vaknin".
46 cm. Good-fair condition, spotting and tears (old restoration, with glued paper).
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Moroccan Jewry – Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $4,000
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* Large collection (hundreds of items) of letters, documents, proclamations and various printed items. Jerusalem and Eretz Israel, beginning of the 20th century. Includes letters from the archive of the Jerusalem Rabbinate, documents and receipts of various Jerusalem institutes (Talmud Torah Bnei Zion, Va'ad Meah She'arim, the Zion Orphanage, etc). Letters by various important individuals, stamps of rabbis, and signatures, etc.
* An extraordinarily big family archive (hundreds of items) including letters by Rabbi Shlomo Birdugo of Jerusalem and his family in Eretz Israel, Egypt and Meknès, 1920s and 30s. Rabbinical letters sent to Rabbi Shlomo Birdugo. Among those are a letter of recommendation signed by Rabbi Kook and many letters by Tiberias rabbis: Rabbi Ya'akov Chai Zrihan, Rabbi Ya'akov Chai Birdugo and Rabbi Baruch Toledano and others. The archive has not been thoroughly examined.
Hundreds of items, varied size and condition.
* An extraordinarily big family archive (hundreds of items) including letters by Rabbi Shlomo Birdugo of Jerusalem and his family in Eretz Israel, Egypt and Meknès, 1920s and 30s. Rabbinical letters sent to Rabbi Shlomo Birdugo. Among those are a letter of recommendation signed by Rabbi Kook and many letters by Tiberias rabbis: Rabbi Ya'akov Chai Zrihan, Rabbi Ya'akov Chai Birdugo and Rabbi Baruch Toledano and others. The archive has not been thoroughly examined.
Hundreds of items, varied size and condition.
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Moroccan Jewry – Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $300
Unsold
* Siddur Knesset Israel, according to the custom of Sephardic Jews, with Kavanot and Holy Names according to the Baba Sali. Netivot, 1997. The flyleaf features a dedication, handwritten and signed by the publisher, Rabbi Baruch Abuchatzira of Netivot [the Baba Baruch], son of the Baba Sali.
* "The Saba Kadisha Rabbi Israel Abuchatzira, Sidna Baba Sali", his biography and ways of conduct, by Rabbi Baruch Abuchatzira [Hebrew]. Netivot, 1985. Dedication, handwritten and signed by the author, Rabbi Baruch Abuchatzira – the Baba Baruch.
Varied size and condition (good-fair).
* "The Saba Kadisha Rabbi Israel Abuchatzira, Sidna Baba Sali", his biography and ways of conduct, by Rabbi Baruch Abuchatzira [Hebrew]. Netivot, 1985. Dedication, handwritten and signed by the author, Rabbi Baruch Abuchatzira – the Baba Baruch.
Varied size and condition (good-fair).
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Moroccan Jewry – Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $2,125
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript of Siddur Tiklal, for Shabbat, Festivals and the High Holy Days (Yamim Nora'im). Including Pirkei Avot, Passover Haggadah, Selichot and Keter Malchut, wording of Ketubot, Gittin and Shetarot, etc. A calendar of leap years for the period between 1640-1693, colophon of the writer in "Mata Kadia Bnei Amar", from the year 1653.
Some of the Siddur leaves are replacements in different handwritings and from different times. Most of the Siddur is written in the writer's handsome handwriting in 1653. Upper vowels (Nikud). Marginalia.
[1], [174] leaves, varied size and condition of leaves, average size: approximately 30 cm. Overall good-fair condition. New leather binding.
Some of the Siddur leaves are replacements in different handwritings and from different times. Most of the Siddur is written in the writer's handsome handwriting in 1653. Upper vowels (Nikud). Marginalia.
[1], [174] leaves, varied size and condition of leaves, average size: approximately 30 cm. Overall good-fair condition. New leather binding.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts, Glosses and Letters
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $4,500
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, Siddur Tiklal, for Shabbat, Festivals and the High Holy Days (Yamim Nora'im), including Pirkei Avot, Megillat Esther, Megillat Eicha and Kinot, Selichot and Keter Malchut. Wording of Ketubot, Gittin and Shtarot, etc. Calendar of leap years for the period between 1580-1636.
Some of the leaves of the Siddur are replacements in different handwritings and from different times, but most of the Siddur is written in the characteristic writing of the 16th century.
Incomplete copy, approximately 104 leaves. Approximately 28 cm. Fair condition, spotting, wear and tears. New binding.
Some of the leaves of the Siddur are replacements in different handwritings and from different times, but most of the Siddur is written in the characteristic writing of the 16th century.
Incomplete copy, approximately 104 leaves. Approximately 28 cm. Fair condition, spotting, wear and tears. New binding.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts, Glosses and Letters
Glosses and Letters
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,625
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, Sefer HaZohar, Vayikra Bamidbar Devarim. Handsome writing in two columns. Title page including the place and date of writing.
Rada (Yemen). 1708.
146 leaves, approximately 30 cm. Varying condition, most leaves are in good condition. The first and last leaves suffer from worm damages and wear. Yemenite amateur leather binding. Worm damages and wear. Handwritten and printed leaves are glued to the cover. (One of them includes a list of testimonies from a Beit Din).
Rada (Yemen). 1708.
146 leaves, approximately 30 cm. Varying condition, most leaves are in good condition. The first and last leaves suffer from worm damages and wear. Yemenite amateur leather binding. Worm damages and wear. Handwritten and printed leaves are glued to the cover. (One of them includes a list of testimonies from a Beit Din).
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts, Glosses and Letters
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $5,000
Sold for: $7,500
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, midrashim and compositions on matters of mesorah and grammar. [Yemen, 14th/15th century?].
Contains a number of compositions: * Midrash Chaserot V'Yeterot, on the Bible – This Midrash is an early midrash already studied in the time of the Geonim. It was printed in several versions from various manuscripts, including a manuscript by Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer in his book Batei Midrashot (Part 2). Many changes, additions and omissions were found in comparison to the printed version. This manuscript begins with the Midrash in the middle of Parshat VaEra. Missing one (or more) leaves from Sefer Shmuel. * List of large and small letters in the Bible and lists of the prophets and the time they prophesized. * A long composition on letters, grammar and te'amim, including midrashic and poetic sections. Part of the compositon is the book Dikdukei HaTe'amim, by Aharon ben Asher [an early Ba'al Mesorah who lived in Tiberias during the time of the Geonim], with variations and editing which varies from that which was printed in Lipsia (Leipzig) in 1879. The other parts of the composition were not completely identified and were not thoroughly examined.
[49] leaves. Missing leaves at the beginning and at the end. Several leaves missing in the middle of the manuscript as well. Overall fair condition. Varied damages of wear and tear, stains, moisture traces and worm damages. Several leaves have coarse tears with damage to text. Worn and damaged binding.
The manuscript originated in the important library of Rabbi Yosef Kapach (1918-2000), a leader of Yemenite Jews in Eretz Israel, member of the rabbinical Beit Din and the Council of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He translated and edited the Rambam's writings and many compositions of leading Rishonim.
Contains a number of compositions: * Midrash Chaserot V'Yeterot, on the Bible – This Midrash is an early midrash already studied in the time of the Geonim. It was printed in several versions from various manuscripts, including a manuscript by Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer in his book Batei Midrashot (Part 2). Many changes, additions and omissions were found in comparison to the printed version. This manuscript begins with the Midrash in the middle of Parshat VaEra. Missing one (or more) leaves from Sefer Shmuel. * List of large and small letters in the Bible and lists of the prophets and the time they prophesized. * A long composition on letters, grammar and te'amim, including midrashic and poetic sections. Part of the compositon is the book Dikdukei HaTe'amim, by Aharon ben Asher [an early Ba'al Mesorah who lived in Tiberias during the time of the Geonim], with variations and editing which varies from that which was printed in Lipsia (Leipzig) in 1879. The other parts of the composition were not completely identified and were not thoroughly examined.
[49] leaves. Missing leaves at the beginning and at the end. Several leaves missing in the middle of the manuscript as well. Overall fair condition. Varied damages of wear and tear, stains, moisture traces and worm damages. Several leaves have coarse tears with damage to text. Worn and damaged binding.
The manuscript originated in the important library of Rabbi Yosef Kapach (1918-2000), a leader of Yemenite Jews in Eretz Israel, member of the rabbinical Beit Din and the Council of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He translated and edited the Rambam's writings and many compositions of leading Rishonim.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts, Glosses and Letters
Glosses and Letters
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $600
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Commentary on the Torah by Rabbeinu Bachya. [1566 Venice edition,
Giorgio De Cavalli printing press].
Leaf margins contain hundreds of lengthy glosses of Kabbalistic content,
quotations from books of the Zohar and collection of Midrashim and early
writings. Ancient Yemenite writing [Characteristic of Yemenite manuscripts
from the 17th century].
Damaged copy, Missing pages at the beginning and at the end. Leaves 9-242
only (originally 251 leaves). Approximately 29 cm. Poor condition. Moisture
marks. Detached and worn leaves. Tears with missing parts at the margins,
some glosses damaged, faded and incomplete. Detached binding.
Giorgio De Cavalli printing press].
Leaf margins contain hundreds of lengthy glosses of Kabbalistic content,
quotations from books of the Zohar and collection of Midrashim and early
writings. Ancient Yemenite writing [Characteristic of Yemenite manuscripts
from the 17th century].
Damaged copy, Missing pages at the beginning and at the end. Leaves 9-242
only (originally 251 leaves). Approximately 29 cm. Poor condition. Moisture
marks. Detached and worn leaves. Tears with missing parts at the margins,
some glosses damaged, faded and incomplete. Detached binding.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts, Glosses and Letters
Glosses and Letters
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,375
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Manuscript, Keter Torah Taj, Bereshit Shemot. [Yemen, beginning of the 19th century, ca. 1800].
Torah with Targum Unkelos and Arabic Tafseer translation at the margins. Rashi commentary, compilation of commentaries and Ba'al HaTurim. Contains Haftarot with the Targum as well.
Marginalia, primarily on matters pertaining to the Mesorah (until Parshat VaYechi). Entries in the name of the Tijan (12/a), the Maharitz (13/b), Rabbi Sa'adya in his Arabic commentary (14/b), the grammar book by the Maharitz (15/b, Sefer Ha'Azara (16/b).
154 leaves. Approximately 30 cm. Overall good condition. Spotting, wear and tears (some with missing text). Amateur fabric and leather binding.
Torah with Targum Unkelos and Arabic Tafseer translation at the margins. Rashi commentary, compilation of commentaries and Ba'al HaTurim. Contains Haftarot with the Targum as well.
Marginalia, primarily on matters pertaining to the Mesorah (until Parshat VaYechi). Entries in the name of the Tijan (12/a), the Maharitz (13/b), Rabbi Sa'adya in his Arabic commentary (14/b), the grammar book by the Maharitz (15/b, Sefer Ha'Azara (16/b).
154 leaves. Approximately 30 cm. Overall good condition. Spotting, wear and tears (some with missing text). Amateur fabric and leather binding.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts, Glosses and Letters
Glosses and Letters
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Manuscript, Machzor for the High Holy Days (Ha'Yaymim Ha'Noraim) and Succot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century].
Thick volume in small format. Without vowels (Nikud). Some places have red ink adornments.
Contains: Seder Erev Rosh Hashana, prayers and Piyutim for Rosh Hashana, Seder Erev Yom Kippur, prayers and Piyutim for Yom Kippur, prayers for Succot, Hosha'anot and Tikun HaGeshem.
[107] leaves. 13 cm. High-quality paper, overall good condition. Spotting and moisture marks, worm marks. Old fabric binding.
Thick volume in small format. Without vowels (Nikud). Some places have red ink adornments.
Contains: Seder Erev Rosh Hashana, prayers and Piyutim for Rosh Hashana, Seder Erev Yom Kippur, prayers and Piyutim for Yom Kippur, prayers for Succot, Hosha'anot and Tikun HaGeshem.
[107] leaves. 13 cm. High-quality paper, overall good condition. Spotting and moisture marks, worm marks. Old fabric binding.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts, Glosses and Letters
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,250
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Manuscript, Machzor for the High Holy Days (Ha'Yaymim Ha'Noraim), and a machzor for the Three Festivals. [Yemen, c. 19th century].
Two volumes in a small format. Especially eloquent Yemenite handwriting. Most of the text has vowels. Titles and opening words are adorned with red ink.
* Prayers for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, Rashuyot for Seder Ha'Avodah (of the High Priest), Piyutim, Tractate Yoma and Keter Malchut by Rabbi Shlomo Ebn Gevirol. * Prayers for Succot, Hosha'anot, Tikun HaGeshem, Hakafot and Piyutim for Simchat Torah, Passover Haggadah, Tikun HaTal and Azharot for Shavuot.
Colophon at the end of the first manuscript: "This booklet was written in the name of the pleasant friend… Yehuda ben Avraham ben Yosef ben Mantzur Elnadaf… and the young writer… Yosef… Elkapach…".
Machzor for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur: [43] leaves; Machzor for the Three Festivals: [34] leaves. Approximately 15 cm. The different leaves vary in state and condition: good-fair. Spotting, wear and tears, damage to the text and worm damages on several leaves. New bindings
Two volumes in a small format. Especially eloquent Yemenite handwriting. Most of the text has vowels. Titles and opening words are adorned with red ink.
* Prayers for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, Rashuyot for Seder Ha'Avodah (of the High Priest), Piyutim, Tractate Yoma and Keter Malchut by Rabbi Shlomo Ebn Gevirol. * Prayers for Succot, Hosha'anot, Tikun HaGeshem, Hakafot and Piyutim for Simchat Torah, Passover Haggadah, Tikun HaTal and Azharot for Shavuot.
Colophon at the end of the first manuscript: "This booklet was written in the name of the pleasant friend… Yehuda ben Avraham ben Yosef ben Mantzur Elnadaf… and the young writer… Yosef… Elkapach…".
Machzor for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur: [43] leaves; Machzor for the Three Festivals: [34] leaves. Approximately 15 cm. The different leaves vary in state and condition: good-fair. Spotting, wear and tears, damage to the text and worm damages on several leaves. New bindings
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts, Glosses and Letters
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Two ancient manuscripts of Haggadot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century].
* Haggadah with vowels (Nikud). Begins with: "Order of things to do on Passover eve". On the first page is a bill of the distribution of the manuscript and a dedication mentioning Musa (Moshe) Sa'id, Sa'id Yitzchak and Ha'aron (Aharon) his brother. At the bottom of the bill is the signature of "Avraham Ebn Avraham".
* Haggadah. Partially with vowels (Nikud). On the Hallel prayer is a gloss with a short commentary and additional glosses.
[10] leaves + [9] leaves. Condition varies: good-fair. Approximately 17 cm. New bindings.
* Haggadah with vowels (Nikud). Begins with: "Order of things to do on Passover eve". On the first page is a bill of the distribution of the manuscript and a dedication mentioning Musa (Moshe) Sa'id, Sa'id Yitzchak and Ha'aron (Aharon) his brother. At the bottom of the bill is the signature of "Avraham Ebn Avraham".
* Haggadah. Partially with vowels (Nikud). On the Hallel prayer is a gloss with a short commentary and additional glosses.
[10] leaves + [9] leaves. Condition varies: good-fair. Approximately 17 cm. New bindings.
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