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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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An interesting collection of leaves used for proofreading, printed in Thessaloniki in the 18th-19th century. The leaves were used also for the purpose of binding.
Most of the leaves are printed only on one side. Several leaves have one composition printed on each side of the leaf. Most include corrections made by hand and glosses included in their entirety in the final editions [see attached photographs for comparison]. It is possible that some of the glosses were written by the authors themselves, while they were going over the leaves before the final printing.
A list of some of the works: Sheyarei Knesset HaGedola, 1757; Yerech Avraham, 1815; Kidesh Yedid, 1814; Shalmei Chagiga (by Rabbi Yisrael Yaakov Algasi), 1790; Sifrei D'Bei Rav (by Rabbi David Pardo), 1799; Ma'archei Lev (by Rabbi Refael Yosef Chazan), 1821.
30 leaves. Leaves in varying condition; good-poor. Spotting, coarse tears and moth damages.
Most of the leaves are printed only on one side. Several leaves have one composition printed on each side of the leaf. Most include corrections made by hand and glosses included in their entirety in the final editions [see attached photographs for comparison]. It is possible that some of the glosses were written by the authors themselves, while they were going over the leaves before the final printing.
A list of some of the works: Sheyarei Knesset HaGedola, 1757; Yerech Avraham, 1815; Kidesh Yedid, 1814; Shalmei Chagiga (by Rabbi Yisrael Yaakov Algasi), 1790; Sifrei D'Bei Rav (by Rabbi David Pardo), 1799; Ma'archei Lev (by Rabbi Refael Yosef Chazan), 1821.
30 leaves. Leaves in varying condition; good-poor. Spotting, coarse tears and moth damages.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Rosh HasShana, Tractate Yoma and Tractate Ta’anit. Czernowitz, 1841.
Stamps of Rabbi Moshe Nachum son of Rabbi Amram Bloom rabbinical judge and halachic authority in Grosswardein, signatures and listings by his son Rabbi Shmuel Shmelke Bloom. Opposite the title page of tractate Yoma: a signature in pencil - “Meir Perles”.
Dozens of erudite glosses in earlier handwriting [similar to the handwriting of Rabbi Meir Perles Av Beit Din of Carei], and later handwritten gloss “M.N.”[Moshe Nachum].
Ga’on Rabbi Amram Bloom, author of Beit She’arim (1834-1907, prominent disciple of Ga’on Rabbi Meir Perles Av Beit Din of Carei, and disciple of Ktav Sofer and Machaneh Chaim. Served in rabbinate of Mad, in which his grandfather Rabbi Amram Chassida (who passed away in 1826 in Eretz Israel) served, and for majority of his lifetime served in rabbinate and spread Torah in the Berti-Auflau congregation. His youngest son Rabbi Moshe Nachum Bloom was born in 1883. Son-in-law of Rabbi Moses Chaim Segal Litsch Rosenbaum Av Beit Din of Kleinwardein. In 1926 was appointed judge and rabbinical authority in Grosswardein. Perished in holocaust.
Ga’on Rabbi Meir Perles (1811-1894), disciple of Chatam Sofer and of his father Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Moshe Perles, son-in-law and successor of Rabbi Yitzchak Frankel Av Beit Din Carei. For additional information related to him see: Chatam Sofer and his Disciples, pp. 309-310.
308 pages, [2] 78, [4] pages. 39.5 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition, foxing and wear. Damage with missing pieces on several leaves. Old half-leather binding.
Stamps of Rabbi Moshe Nachum son of Rabbi Amram Bloom rabbinical judge and halachic authority in Grosswardein, signatures and listings by his son Rabbi Shmuel Shmelke Bloom. Opposite the title page of tractate Yoma: a signature in pencil - “Meir Perles”.
Dozens of erudite glosses in earlier handwriting [similar to the handwriting of Rabbi Meir Perles Av Beit Din of Carei], and later handwritten gloss “M.N.”[Moshe Nachum].
Ga’on Rabbi Amram Bloom, author of Beit She’arim (1834-1907, prominent disciple of Ga’on Rabbi Meir Perles Av Beit Din of Carei, and disciple of Ktav Sofer and Machaneh Chaim. Served in rabbinate of Mad, in which his grandfather Rabbi Amram Chassida (who passed away in 1826 in Eretz Israel) served, and for majority of his lifetime served in rabbinate and spread Torah in the Berti-Auflau congregation. His youngest son Rabbi Moshe Nachum Bloom was born in 1883. Son-in-law of Rabbi Moses Chaim Segal Litsch Rosenbaum Av Beit Din of Kleinwardein. In 1926 was appointed judge and rabbinical authority in Grosswardein. Perished in holocaust.
Ga’on Rabbi Meir Perles (1811-1894), disciple of Chatam Sofer and of his father Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Moshe Perles, son-in-law and successor of Rabbi Yitzchak Frankel Av Beit Din Carei. For additional information related to him see: Chatam Sofer and his Disciples, pp. 309-310.
308 pages, [2] 78, [4] pages. 39.5 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition, foxing and wear. Damage with missing pieces on several leaves. Old half-leather binding.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $875
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Nodah B'Yehuda, Mahadura Tanina, Parts 1-2. Prague, 1811. First edition of Mahadura Tanina printed by his son Rabbi Shmuel Landau soon after the death of the author.
Separate title page for Part 2.
Long scholarly marginalia. In one of them, the writer mentions his teacher, the Chatam Sofer. Most of the marginalia are signed with the initials: A.Z.A. [Abraham Zvi Abeles]. Rabbi Abraham Zvi Abeles (1819-1871, HaChatam Sofer U'Talmidav, pp. 22-23], disciple of the Chatam Sofer, son-in-law of Rabbi Yitzchak Moshe Perls. From 1849, served as Av Beit Din of Sárbogárd until his untimely death. His friend Rabbi Eliezer Zusman Sofer (Av Beit Din of Paks) eulogized him: "The great, clever, wonderfully deep genius…died at the peak of his greatness… in his youth at the time he studied in the yeshiva of the Chatam Sofer he was already famous…and had he dwelled in one of the big cities the world would have resounded with his greatness".
Ownership inscription (later): "From the estate of…the author…". Stamps [Abraham -- Rabbi Dr].
Volume 1: 1811. [6], 2-161, 163-170 leaves. Volume 2: 1810. [1], 169, 150-159, [1] leaves. 32 cm. Good condition. Spotting, dark leaves. Wear to several leaves. Non-original binding.
Separate title page for Part 2.
Long scholarly marginalia. In one of them, the writer mentions his teacher, the Chatam Sofer. Most of the marginalia are signed with the initials: A.Z.A. [Abraham Zvi Abeles]. Rabbi Abraham Zvi Abeles (1819-1871, HaChatam Sofer U'Talmidav, pp. 22-23], disciple of the Chatam Sofer, son-in-law of Rabbi Yitzchak Moshe Perls. From 1849, served as Av Beit Din of Sárbogárd until his untimely death. His friend Rabbi Eliezer Zusman Sofer (Av Beit Din of Paks) eulogized him: "The great, clever, wonderfully deep genius…died at the peak of his greatness… in his youth at the time he studied in the yeshiva of the Chatam Sofer he was already famous…and had he dwelled in one of the big cities the world would have resounded with his greatness".
Ownership inscription (later): "From the estate of…the author…". Stamps [Abraham -- Rabbi Dr].
Volume 1: 1811. [6], 2-161, 163-170 leaves. Volume 2: 1810. [1], 169, 150-159, [1] leaves. 32 cm. Good condition. Spotting, dark leaves. Wear to several leaves. Non-original binding.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Mishneh Torah of the Rambam, section 2, Nashim-Kedusha. First edition of glosses by author of Noda B'Yehudah. Lemberg, 1809.
Signature and approximately ten erudite glosses by Ga’on Rabbi Dov Aryeh Ritter Av Beit Din of Rotterdam – (1855-1936, Otzar HaRabbanim 4612), among prominent and renowned Torah scholars of Holland, corresponded with great rabbis from all countries in regard to responsa and public leadership. With his brilliant breadth of knowledge, he discovered the forgery of the Yerushalmi Kodshim and was the first to write about it.
148, 114 leaves. 38 cm. Good condition, minor moth marks. Old binding.
Signature and approximately ten erudite glosses by Ga’on Rabbi Dov Aryeh Ritter Av Beit Din of Rotterdam – (1855-1936, Otzar HaRabbanim 4612), among prominent and renowned Torah scholars of Holland, corresponded with great rabbis from all countries in regard to responsa and public leadership. With his brilliant breadth of knowledge, he discovered the forgery of the Yerushalmi Kodshim and was the first to write about it.
148, 114 leaves. 38 cm. Good condition, minor moth marks. Old binding.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Avodah Zarah and Tractate Bava Batra. Vienna, 1809. Anton Schmid printing press. First edition with glosses of the Vilna Ga’on.
Hundreds of handwritten glosses by one of the Torah scholars of Ashkenaz [c. 1870-1880]. Erudite comments, index notations and linguistic remarks (in which words in German appear in Hebrew letters).
[2], 2-86; 2-207 leaves. 41.5 cm. Good condition, spotting and wear. Slight moth damage. Tear with missing section on last leaf. Original leather binding, worn and damaged.
Hundreds of handwritten glosses by one of the Torah scholars of Ashkenaz [c. 1870-1880]. Erudite comments, index notations and linguistic remarks (in which words in German appear in Hebrew letters).
[2], 2-86; 2-207 leaves. 41.5 cm. Good condition, spotting and wear. Slight moth damage. Tear with missing section on last leaf. Original leather binding, worn and damaged.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh Deah Vol. 2, Lemberg, 1864.
Signature and stamps of Rabbi Avraham Moshe Stein, dozens of scholarly glosses in his handwriting. In one place, he quotes from the responsa 'Arugat HaBosem', written by his teacher.
Rabbi Avraham Moshe Stein (1875-1944), an outstanding Torah genius, disciple of the author of Arugot HaBosem and of the Rabbi of Klausenburg Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Glazner, from 1904 served as Dayan and Posek in Klausenburg. At the time of the rift in Klausenberg, Rabbi Avraham sided with the Sephardic community of the Chassidim (in opposition to his teacher's - Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Glazner - stance) and was appointed as its Ra'avad and Posek. Perished in the Holocaust.
[2], 242, 25 leaves. 45 cm. high-quality paper, good-fair condition, wear and spotting.
Signature and stamps of Rabbi Avraham Moshe Stein, dozens of scholarly glosses in his handwriting. In one place, he quotes from the responsa 'Arugat HaBosem', written by his teacher.
Rabbi Avraham Moshe Stein (1875-1944), an outstanding Torah genius, disciple of the author of Arugot HaBosem and of the Rabbi of Klausenburg Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Glazner, from 1904 served as Dayan and Posek in Klausenburg. At the time of the rift in Klausenberg, Rabbi Avraham sided with the Sephardic community of the Chassidim (in opposition to his teacher's - Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Glazner - stance) and was appointed as its Ra'avad and Posek. Perished in the Holocaust.
[2], 242, 25 leaves. 45 cm. high-quality paper, good-fair condition, wear and spotting.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Diyukim al Ha'Torah, explanations and commentary on the Torah in German. By Rabbi Pinchas Wolf. Two volumes, Vol. 1 – Bereshit and Vol 2 – Shemot. Köln (Germany), 1925-1930.
At the beginning of the first volume is the stamp of the author's son-in-law, "Israel (Theo) Feuchtwanger" and signatures of "Lea Wolf" (his wife, the author's daughter). Apparently, these volumes belonged to the author himself and he added the glosses and wrote the leaves (in German) which were placed between the sheets of the book with comments and additions to the book (approximately 25 leaves).
* Enclosed are two sermons in the author's handwriting (in Hebrew), one is a sermon for Shabbat Shuva in 1948 and the other is a sermon for Shabbat Ha'Gadol.
Rabbi Pinchas Wolf (1875-1968), a native of Köln, Germany, was a disciple of Rabbi Ezriel Hildesheimer and of Rabbi David Zvi Hoffmann. Rabbi of Köln and its province (composed of 50 communities), he served in other capacities in the leadership of German Jewry before the Holocaust. In 1937, he moved to Eretz Israel, settled in Petach Tikva and served there as rabbi of the Mekor Chaim community. He wrote a number of works, including a book in Arabic on the Book of Yonah for which he received his PhD in philosophy in 1900.
Two volumes, Bereshit: [5], VII; 8-806 pages. Shemot: [1], 574 pages. 21 cm. Brittle paper. Good condition, spotting and wear. Worm holes. Worn bindings. + Two sermons: Shabbat Shuva: [14] pages, written on one side; Shabbat Ha'Gadol: [15] pages, written on one side. 20 cm. Good condition, spotting, glued tears.
At the beginning of the first volume is the stamp of the author's son-in-law, "Israel (Theo) Feuchtwanger" and signatures of "Lea Wolf" (his wife, the author's daughter). Apparently, these volumes belonged to the author himself and he added the glosses and wrote the leaves (in German) which were placed between the sheets of the book with comments and additions to the book (approximately 25 leaves).
* Enclosed are two sermons in the author's handwriting (in Hebrew), one is a sermon for Shabbat Shuva in 1948 and the other is a sermon for Shabbat Ha'Gadol.
Rabbi Pinchas Wolf (1875-1968), a native of Köln, Germany, was a disciple of Rabbi Ezriel Hildesheimer and of Rabbi David Zvi Hoffmann. Rabbi of Köln and its province (composed of 50 communities), he served in other capacities in the leadership of German Jewry before the Holocaust. In 1937, he moved to Eretz Israel, settled in Petach Tikva and served there as rabbi of the Mekor Chaim community. He wrote a number of works, including a book in Arabic on the Book of Yonah for which he received his PhD in philosophy in 1900.
Two volumes, Bereshit: [5], VII; 8-806 pages. Shemot: [1], 574 pages. 21 cm. Brittle paper. Good condition, spotting and wear. Worm holes. Worn bindings. + Two sermons: Shabbat Shuva: [14] pages, written on one side; Shabbat Ha'Gadol: [15] pages, written on one side. 20 cm. Good condition, spotting, glued tears.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Sefer HaZohar. Bereshit, Shemot, Vayikra, Bamidbar, Devarim. Vilnius, 1882. Stamps (in Hebrew and English) of well-known Kabbalist Rabbi Shimon Tzvi Horowitz of Jerusalem. Includes many handwritten glosses (by several writers, some in handwriting of Rabbi Shimon Tzvi Horowitz). Appendix containing handwritten leaves. At beginning of volume III, old ownership notation: “This Zohar book belongs to the elderly rabbinic philanthropist Rabbi Ya’akov son of Rabbi --- of [Niech]s”.
Rabbi Shimon Tzvi Horowitz – Rabbi Shimon Lieder (1870-1947), among greatest Kabbalists in Jerusalem and leaders of Sha’ar HaShamayim Yeshiva for Kabbalists, author of Kabbalah books. Born in city of Lida in region of Lithuania. In 1887 immigrated to Eretz Israel, studied at the Etz Chaim Yeshiva, however, from a young age began studying Kabbalah in the “Beit E-l” Sephardic Yeshiva for Kabbalists located in the Old City in Jerusalem, by Rabbi Sason Bachar Preciado (author of commentary Shemen Sason on books of Kabbalah) and by additional giant Kabbalists of Jerusalem. Was known in Jerusalem as “Rabbi Shimon Kabbalist” or “Rabbi Shimon Lieder” after his native city. In 1906, together with Rabbi Chaim Yehudah Leib Auerbach, established the Sha’ar HaShamayim Yeshiva for study of wisdom of Kabbalah, and taught Kabbalah in the Yeshiva for forty years. On second day of Rosh HaShanah 1947 he passed away in Motza neighborhood where he secluded himself as was his usual manner during Rosh HaShanah, and by special permit his funeral took place that day, from Motza to Jerusalem.
Three volumes. 22 cm. Brittle paper, good-fair condition, first and last leaves of each volume damaged. Old half-leather bindings.
Rabbi Shimon Tzvi Horowitz – Rabbi Shimon Lieder (1870-1947), among greatest Kabbalists in Jerusalem and leaders of Sha’ar HaShamayim Yeshiva for Kabbalists, author of Kabbalah books. Born in city of Lida in region of Lithuania. In 1887 immigrated to Eretz Israel, studied at the Etz Chaim Yeshiva, however, from a young age began studying Kabbalah in the “Beit E-l” Sephardic Yeshiva for Kabbalists located in the Old City in Jerusalem, by Rabbi Sason Bachar Preciado (author of commentary Shemen Sason on books of Kabbalah) and by additional giant Kabbalists of Jerusalem. Was known in Jerusalem as “Rabbi Shimon Kabbalist” or “Rabbi Shimon Lieder” after his native city. In 1906, together with Rabbi Chaim Yehudah Leib Auerbach, established the Sha’ar HaShamayim Yeshiva for study of wisdom of Kabbalah, and taught Kabbalah in the Yeshiva for forty years. On second day of Rosh HaShanah 1947 he passed away in Motza neighborhood where he secluded himself as was his usual manner during Rosh HaShanah, and by special permit his funeral took place that day, from Motza to Jerusalem.
Three volumes. 22 cm. Brittle paper, good-fair condition, first and last leaves of each volume damaged. Old half-leather bindings.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $2,000
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Mishnat Chassidim with Siddur Nusach Sefarad (Ashkenaz, with corrections in parentheses for Nusach Sefarad), by the Mekubal Rabbi Emanuel Chai Riki: "He arranged the year-round prayers according to the holy pure Siddur of the Ari". Amsterdam, [1764]. Printed by Leib Zusmensch. Approbations of Rabbi Shaul, Av Beit Din of Amsterdam and Rabbi Shaul HaLevi, Av Beit Din of Hague.
[4], 230 leaves. 19 cm. High-quality paper, good condition, rust stains and spotting. Ownership stamps. Elaborate leather binding, adorned with Dutch-style gilded impressions from the time of printing. gilt-edged. Minor damages on the binding.
One of the first Nusach Sefarad – Nusach Ha'Ari, Kabbalist- Ashkenazi Siddurim, which later became the Nusach of prayer accepted by all Chassidic communities.
Additional [7] leaves are listed in the Bibliography Institute CD, listing no. 0182654, which do not appear in this copy, nor in the copy scanned for HebrewBooks. The copies in the National Library of Israel also do not include these seven leaves.
[4], 230 leaves. 19 cm. High-quality paper, good condition, rust stains and spotting. Ownership stamps. Elaborate leather binding, adorned with Dutch-style gilded impressions from the time of printing. gilt-edged. Minor damages on the binding.
One of the first Nusach Sefarad – Nusach Ha'Ari, Kabbalist- Ashkenazi Siddurim, which later became the Nusach of prayer accepted by all Chassidic communities.
Additional [7] leaves are listed in the Bibliography Institute CD, listing no. 0182654, which do not appear in this copy, nor in the copy scanned for HebrewBooks. The copies in the National Library of Israel also do not include these seven leaves.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Zohar Chadash and Midrash HaNe'elam, two parts. The edition was proofread by Rabbi Moshe Zakut according to the glosses of the Ari and the Maharam Di Lunzano. Venice, 1658. Title pages illustrated with angels, Tablets of Law and images of the Prophet Jeremiah and King Solomon.
On the title page of the first part is an ownership signature in Italian handwriting: "Nissim Moshe Chai Panichi". Kabbalistic glosses and corrections in early Italian writing.
[2], 96 leaves; 58, 39, [1] leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition, spotting on some of the leaves and worm damages to text, the first title page is damaged and stained. Ancient vellum binding with new impression.
On the title page of the first part is an ownership signature in Italian handwriting: "Nissim Moshe Chai Panichi". Kabbalistic glosses and corrections in early Italian writing.
[2], 96 leaves; 58, 39, [1] leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition, spotting on some of the leaves and worm damages to text, the first title page is damaged and stained. Ancient vellum binding with new impression.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Matzat Shemurim, "on the secrets of (the mitzvoth of) mezuzah, tzitzit, tefillin…also Birkot HaShachar", Kabalistic explanations and kavanot according to the Ari, by the Mekubal Rabbi Natan Shapira Ha'Yerushalmi. Venice, [1660]. [Vinderamin printing].
Rabbi Natan ben Rabbi Reuven Shapira (Maharnash, died in 1666 or 1667), one of the leading mekubalim and editor of the Ari writings. He ascended from Cracow to Jerusalem and was appointed rabbi of the Ashkenazi community. Later, sent as an emissary from Eretz Israel, he traveled to Italy and died in the city of Reggio. He wrote Tuv Ha'Aretz, Yayin HaMeshumar, Torat Natan and other works which were not printed.
A sketch of the order and manner of placement of the parshiot of Tefillin shel Rosh and Tefillin shel Yad is printed on Leaf 39/b. This book is the source of the Kabalistic custom of saying the verse, "And I have betrothed you to me forever" while wrapping the tefillin strap on one's finger.
8, [4], 9-12, 21-84 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Spotting. Wear and damages to several leaves. Elaborate leather binding, new.
Rabbi Natan ben Rabbi Reuven Shapira (Maharnash, died in 1666 or 1667), one of the leading mekubalim and editor of the Ari writings. He ascended from Cracow to Jerusalem and was appointed rabbi of the Ashkenazi community. Later, sent as an emissary from Eretz Israel, he traveled to Italy and died in the city of Reggio. He wrote Tuv Ha'Aretz, Yayin HaMeshumar, Torat Natan and other works which were not printed.
A sketch of the order and manner of placement of the parshiot of Tefillin shel Rosh and Tefillin shel Yad is printed on Leaf 39/b. This book is the source of the Kabalistic custom of saying the verse, "And I have betrothed you to me forever" while wrapping the tefillin strap on one's finger.
8, [4], 9-12, 21-84 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Spotting. Wear and damages to several leaves. Elaborate leather binding, new.
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Shnei Luchot HaBrit (Shla) by Rabbi Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz. Amsterdam, 1698. Printing press of Emanuel son of Yosef Atiash. Illustrated title page (by Avraham ben Ya’akov Hager).
Signatures, a stamp and ownership inscriptions by Rabbi "Ber Deitsch of Chojnice". Dozens of scholarly glosses in halacha and aggada in Ashkenazi handwriting from the 17th/18th century, by an anonymous author.
[4], 422, 44, [12] leaves. 30.5 cm. Good-fair condition; spotting and wear. Ancient leather binding.
In letters written by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn of Lubavitch (letter II 853) he refers to Sefer HaKadosh “which was printed in 1698 in an elaborate edition. The year 1698 which is the numerical value of 'nachat' is a sign that the revelation of the holy book caused heavenly satisfaction, and in that same year the Ba’al Shem Tov was born… and the Ba’al Shem Tov was used to saying that he was born in the year that the Shla HaKadosh was printed to enlighten the world with the light of G-d of Torah and fear of Heaven".
Signatures, a stamp and ownership inscriptions by Rabbi "Ber Deitsch of Chojnice". Dozens of scholarly glosses in halacha and aggada in Ashkenazi handwriting from the 17th/18th century, by an anonymous author.
[4], 422, 44, [12] leaves. 30.5 cm. Good-fair condition; spotting and wear. Ancient leather binding.
In letters written by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn of Lubavitch (letter II 853) he refers to Sefer HaKadosh “which was printed in 1698 in an elaborate edition. The year 1698 which is the numerical value of 'nachat' is a sign that the revelation of the holy book caused heavenly satisfaction, and in that same year the Ba’al Shem Tov was born… and the Ba’al Shem Tov was used to saying that he was born in the year that the Shla HaKadosh was printed to enlighten the world with the light of G-d of Torah and fear of Heaven".
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