Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $9,500
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Babylonian Talmud, tractate Me'ila, Kinin, Midot and Tamid – with commentaries of Rashi, Tosfot and Piskei Tosfot. With tractate Smachot and tractate Sofrim. Venice, 1528-1529. Printed by Daniel Bomberg, second edition.
Complete copy, including title page. 47 leaves. 38 cm. Fair condition, spotting and moisture traces. Worm damages and wear. New binding.
Complete copy, including title page. 47 leaves. 38 cm. Fair condition, spotting and moisture traces. Worm damages and wear. New 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: $4,000
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Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Nidah – with Rashi commentary and Tosfot, Piskei Tosfot, commentary on the Mishna and the Rosh. Venice 1530. Printed by Daniel Bomberg, second edition.
40, 49-86, [3] leaves. Missing leaves 41-48. Varying condition of leaves, fair-good. Title page with stains, worm damages, wear and tear. Coarse tears to title page and several leaves (with omissions), restored. Signatures and ownership inscriptions. New binding.
40, 49-86, [3] leaves. Missing leaves 41-48. Varying condition of leaves, fair-good. Title page with stains, worm damages, wear and tear. Coarse tears to title page and several leaves (with omissions), restored. Signatures and ownership inscriptions. New 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: $3,500
Sold for: $4,375
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Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Temurah – with Rashi commentary and Tosfot. [Venice, 1528? / 1543?]. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. Second or third edition.
2-34 leaves. Without title page. Good-fair condition. Spotting, restored tear to Leaf 3. Worm damages. Restored tears to margins of several leaves. New binding.
In comparison to a copy of Tractate Temurah with title page with the year 1528, we found typographic variations. Therefore, we are not certain if this is a variant of the second edition or another printing from 1543 (listed by Vinograd, no. 204).
2-34 leaves. Without title page. Good-fair condition. Spotting, restored tear to Leaf 3. Worm damages. Restored tears to margins of several leaves. New binding.
In comparison to a copy of Tractate Temurah with title page with the year 1528, we found typographic variations. Therefore, we are not certain if this is a variant of the second edition or another printing from 1543 (listed by Vinograd, no. 204).
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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: $7,500
Sold for: $10,000
Including buyer's premium
* Rashba (Rabbi Shlomo ben Aderet) novellae on Tractate Chulin. Venice, 1523. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. First edition.
* Rashba Novellae on Tractate Gittin. Venice, 1523. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. First edition.
* Novellae on Bava Batra and Kuntress Dina D'Garmei. By the Ramban. [Venice, 1523. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. First edition.
3 volumes: 133 leaves; 133 leaves; 116 leaves. Approximately 24 cm. Overall very good condition. Last leaves of the Ramban novellae are damaged and restored. Ancient stamps (hidden). Matching leather bindings.
Three of a series of four books printed simultaneously: Novellae on Tractate Brachot, Gittin, Chulin by the Rashba and Novellae on Bava Batra by the Ramban. These four books are called Arba Shitot L'Harashba V'Ramban.
* Rashba Novellae on Tractate Gittin. Venice, 1523. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. First edition.
* Novellae on Bava Batra and Kuntress Dina D'Garmei. By the Ramban. [Venice, 1523. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. First edition.
3 volumes: 133 leaves; 133 leaves; 116 leaves. Approximately 24 cm. Overall very good condition. Last leaves of the Ramban novellae are damaged and restored. Ancient stamps (hidden). Matching leather bindings.
Three of a series of four books printed simultaneously: Novellae on Tractate Brachot, Gittin, Chulin by the Rashba and Novellae on Bava Batra by the Ramban. These four books are called Arba Shitot L'Harashba V'Ramban.
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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: $1,000
Sold for: $2,750
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Mikneh Avram, grammar book, by the physician and linguist Rabbi Avraham Davlemish. Venice, [1523]. Daniel Bomberg printing.
Hebrew [with vowels] and Latin, page for page. Apparently, the book had been translated by David ben Klonimus who wrote the last section of the book, Section of Ta'amei HaMikrah, and brought the book to print.
On the reverse side of the title page is a poem in Latin in honor of Daniel Bomberg, followed by an introduction in Latin by Daniel Bomberg. The author as well, praises Bomberg in his introduction.
Simultaneously, an edition in Hebrew only (from 1523) was printed. The order of the letters of the body of the work is almost identical. In this edition, each row is numbered.
[314] leaves. 21 cm. Handsome copy in very good condition. High-quality paper, wide margins, spotting, handwritten inscriptions, leather-covered wooden binding, ancient, without clasps.
Hebrew [with vowels] and Latin, page for page. Apparently, the book had been translated by David ben Klonimus who wrote the last section of the book, Section of Ta'amei HaMikrah, and brought the book to print.
On the reverse side of the title page is a poem in Latin in honor of Daniel Bomberg, followed by an introduction in Latin by Daniel Bomberg. The author as well, praises Bomberg in his introduction.
Simultaneously, an edition in Hebrew only (from 1523) was printed. The order of the letters of the body of the work is almost identical. In this edition, each row is numbered.
[314] leaves. 21 cm. Handsome copy in very good condition. High-quality paper, wide margins, spotting, handwritten inscriptions, leather-covered wooden binding, ancient, without clasps.
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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: $1,000
Sold for: $2,125
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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
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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
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* 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.
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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: $500
Sold for: $625
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[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
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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.
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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: $500
Sold for: $813
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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.
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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: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
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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.
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