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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $938
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Three parts of the Levush written by Rabbi Mordechai Yaffe: Levush Ateret Zahav – Yoreh Deah, Levush HaButz V'HaArgaman – Even Ha'Ezer and Levush Ateret Zahav – Choshen Mishpat, Venice, 1620.
The volume of Even Ha'Ezer includes a rubbed out signature in ancient Italian handwriting: "Yitzchak ben Mordechai of Larisa" and a signature of Rabbi "Chaim Ehrenreich". Leaf 8/2 has a long handwritten gloss [apparently in the handwriting of Rabbi Ehrenreich].
Three parts in two volumes: 148, [2] leaves; 87 leaves. 162, [2] leaves. Size 34.5-35.5 cm. Varying condition- good to fair, moth damages and wear. Semi-leather bindings.
The volume of Even Ha'Ezer includes a rubbed out signature in ancient Italian handwriting: "Yitzchak ben Mordechai of Larisa" and a signature of Rabbi "Chaim Ehrenreich". Leaf 8/2 has a long handwritten gloss [apparently in the handwriting of Rabbi Ehrenreich].
Three parts in two volumes: 148, [2] leaves; 87 leaves. 162, [2] leaves. Size 34.5-35.5 cm. Varying condition- good to fair, moth damages and wear. Semi-leather bindings.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $400
Sold for: $813
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Responsa book by the great Rabbi Moshe of Tarani – The Mabit, rabbi of Safed. Sections 1-2. Venice, 1629. First edition. Bragadini Lorenzo & Aluise Pietro printing press in home of Yoani Calioni.
Section 1: [2], 169, [7] leaves. Section 2: (Missing title page of section 2, or bound this way originally?), 2-198, [6] leaves. 28 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, moth holes on first leaves. Old half-parchment binding.
Section 1: [2], 169, [7] leaves. Section 2: (Missing title page of section 2, or bound this way originally?), 2-198, [6] leaves. 28 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, moth holes on first leaves. Old half-parchment binding.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
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Large collection of books and sections of books, Mikra'ot Gedolot Esrim V'Arba, Mishne Torah L'HaRambam and other books. Printings from c. 1520-1620.
Among the collection:
* Mikraot Gedolot Nevi'im Rishonim, sections of the first Venice edition 1525. * Section of other parts of Mikraot Gedolot of the Venice edition of the 1500s. * Sections of the Mishne Torah L'HaRambam of various printings (+glosses and replacements in Yemenite handwriting and in early Oriental handwriting). * Sefer Olat Tamid on the Torah, Rabbi Moshe Albilda, Venice 1601. * Chen Tov, Venice 1605. * Levush Orach Chaim, Venice 1620. * Kesef Nivchar by Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, Venice 1621. * Other books.
Approximately 20 items, Varied size and condition, fair-poor to poor. Worm damages, some with fungus damages, detached and lacking leaves. Leaves with lacking text.
Among the collection:
* Mikraot Gedolot Nevi'im Rishonim, sections of the first Venice edition 1525. * Section of other parts of Mikraot Gedolot of the Venice edition of the 1500s. * Sections of the Mishne Torah L'HaRambam of various printings (+glosses and replacements in Yemenite handwriting and in early Oriental handwriting). * Sefer Olat Tamid on the Torah, Rabbi Moshe Albilda, Venice 1601. * Chen Tov, Venice 1605. * Levush Orach Chaim, Venice 1620. * Kesef Nivchar by Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, Venice 1621. * Other books.
Approximately 20 items, Varied size and condition, fair-poor to poor. Worm damages, some with fungus damages, detached and lacking leaves. Leaves with lacking text.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $8,000
Unsold
Sefer Kol Bo, laws and customs. Rimini (Italy), 1520, printed by Gershon Soncino, second edition. [Apparently, this edition was printed from a manuscript and did not rely on the first edition printed in Italy in c. 1490].
Hundreds of glosses: short comments, corrections of versions and sources, in early Italian handwriting. Illustrations of hands and various marks for the printer [which look like preparation and marks for reprinting]. Censor erasures. Owner's signature on the edge of the inside of the title page: "Moshe ben Rabbi Yisrael". On the margins of the laws of Purim (Signature 9 Leaf 5) is an inscription signed by the owner "Menachem".
Sefer Kol Bo is a compilation of halachot from the time of the Rishonim written anonymously quite similar to the Orchat Chaim by Rabbeinu Aharon of Lunel. It is not known which book was written first.
[164] leaves. 29 cm. (Restored title page. The first 4 leaves and Leaf 160 are apparently from a different copy). High-quality paper, good-fair condition, spotting and wear. Ancient leather binding, tear in the middle of the spine.
See Bibliography Institute Listing 0141235, which determine the year of printing according to a handwritten inscription of a birth on the 22nd of Sivan 1520 on the copy of the NLI and assuming that before 1520 the Soncino printing press did not yet print in Rimini. See article by A.M. Haberman, The Printers, The Soncino Sons, in his book Chapters in the History of Hebrew Printers, Jerusalem, 1978, Page 69 (in his opinion, the book was printed in 1525-1526, ibid, p. 73 no. 79).
Hundreds of glosses: short comments, corrections of versions and sources, in early Italian handwriting. Illustrations of hands and various marks for the printer [which look like preparation and marks for reprinting]. Censor erasures. Owner's signature on the edge of the inside of the title page: "Moshe ben Rabbi Yisrael". On the margins of the laws of Purim (Signature 9 Leaf 5) is an inscription signed by the owner "Menachem".
Sefer Kol Bo is a compilation of halachot from the time of the Rishonim written anonymously quite similar to the Orchat Chaim by Rabbeinu Aharon of Lunel. It is not known which book was written first.
[164] leaves. 29 cm. (Restored title page. The first 4 leaves and Leaf 160 are apparently from a different copy). High-quality paper, good-fair condition, spotting and wear. Ancient leather binding, tear in the middle of the spine.
See Bibliography Institute Listing 0141235, which determine the year of printing according to a handwritten inscription of a birth on the 22nd of Sivan 1520 on the copy of the NLI and assuming that before 1520 the Soncino printing press did not yet print in Rimini. See article by A.M. Haberman, The Printers, The Soncino Sons, in his book Chapters in the History of Hebrew Printers, Jerusalem, 1978, Page 69 (in his opinion, the book was printed in 1525-1526, ibid, p. 73 no. 79).
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $2,500
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Moreh Nevuchim by the Rambam, with three commentaries: Shem Tov, Afudi and Ebn Karshkash. Sabbioneta, 1553.
[16], 174 leaves. 28 cm. Good condition. Spotting, worm holes (with minor damage to text). Colored edges. Ancient leather binding, with gilt adornments (damages, spine restoration and inner binding).
Contains two leaves with geometric explanations and geometrical shapes which do not exist in most copies. These leaves exist in this copy following the title pages.
[16], 174 leaves. 28 cm. Good condition. Spotting, worm holes (with minor damage to text). Colored edges. Ancient leather binding, with gilt adornments (damages, spine restoration and inner binding).
Contains two leaves with geometric explanations and geometrical shapes which do not exist in most copies. These leaves exist in this copy following the title pages.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $750
Sold for: $938
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Ma'arechet HaElokut, matters of faith, Kabala and Jewish philosophy, attributed to Rabbi Peretz ben Yitzchak of Gironde, with the commentary of Rabbi Yehuda Chait and another commentary. Mantua, Rosh Chodesh Adar Sheni, [February] 1558. Printed by Meir ben Efraim of Padova and Ya'akov ben Naftali HaCohem of Gazzola.
This edition was printed four months after the first edition was printed in Ferrara in the month of Cheshvan [October] 1557. The difference between the editions is the "other" commentary which was printed in the first edition under the name "Anonymous commentary". In this edition, many sections of the commentary based on Greek philosophers were omitted, and many sections of explanations by other authors were added. The proofreader of the Mantua edition, Rabbi Emanuel Benvento hints to this in his introduction, "You will not see (in this edition) the opinions of Aristotle and his disciples and no quotes from non-Jews…".
Various signatures by Yemenite Jews who lived in Yemen, Eden and Bombay, dated 1858-1888, and long, substantial glosses (most are cutoff).
4, 208 leaves. 18 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, many stains. Last leaves have wear damages and worm marks. Damaged and restored title page. Rubbed leather binding.
This edition was printed four months after the first edition was printed in Ferrara in the month of Cheshvan [October] 1557. The difference between the editions is the "other" commentary which was printed in the first edition under the name "Anonymous commentary". In this edition, many sections of the commentary based on Greek philosophers were omitted, and many sections of explanations by other authors were added. The proofreader of the Mantua edition, Rabbi Emanuel Benvento hints to this in his introduction, "You will not see (in this edition) the opinions of Aristotle and his disciples and no quotes from non-Jews…".
Various signatures by Yemenite Jews who lived in Yemen, Eden and Bombay, dated 1858-1888, and long, substantial glosses (most are cutoff).
4, 208 leaves. 18 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, many stains. Last leaves have wear damages and worm marks. Damaged and restored title page. Rubbed leather binding.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
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Mekor Chaim, commentary on the Torah, by Rabbi Shmuel Cherche, call Rabbi Shmuel ebn Sene. Mantua, 1559. Printed by Meir ben Efraim of Padova and Ya'akov ben Naftali HaCohen of Gazzuolo. Only edition.
Owner's inscription on title page: "Natan Maz" – apparently, the signature of Rabbi Natan Maz, Ra'avad and head of yeshiva in Frankfurt am Main and one of the teachers of the Chatam Sofer. After the death of the Pnei Yehoshua, Rabbi Maz succeeded him as rabbi of the city until the appointment of the author of the Hafla'ah as rabbi of the city. Authored Binyan Shlomo. Died in 1796.
130 leaves. 28 cm. High-quality paper, very-good condition. Light worm marks. Elaborate leather binding, damages to back binding.
Owner's inscription on title page: "Natan Maz" – apparently, the signature of Rabbi Natan Maz, Ra'avad and head of yeshiva in Frankfurt am Main and one of the teachers of the Chatam Sofer. After the death of the Pnei Yehoshua, Rabbi Maz succeeded him as rabbi of the city until the appointment of the author of the Hafla'ah as rabbi of the city. Authored Binyan Shlomo. Died in 1796.
130 leaves. 28 cm. High-quality paper, very-good condition. Light worm marks. Elaborate leather binding, damages to back binding.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $400
Sold for: $938
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Sha'arei Ora, "For opening blind eyes in the way of the Kabala", by the Mekubal Rabbi Yosef Gikatilia. Mantua, 1561. Printed by Ya'akov ben Naftali HaCohen of Gazulo. First edition.
One of the early and basic Kabalistic books written soon after the Zohar was discovered in the 13th century. The Ari is quoted as saying that this book is the key for Kabalistic wisdom.
92 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition, stains. Ancient inscriptions. Damaged, torn binding.
One of the early and basic Kabalistic books written soon after the Zohar was discovered in the 13th century. The Ari is quoted as saying that this book is the key for Kabalistic wisdom.
92 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition, stains. Ancient inscriptions. Damaged, torn binding.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $600
Sold for: $938
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Darkei HaGemara, by Rabbi Yitzchak Kanpenton. Mantua, [1593]. Second edition. Published by Yitzchak and Shlomo, sons of Rabbi Shmuel Manorci.
* Bound with She'erit Yosef, Talmudic rules, by Rabbi Yosef ebn Virga. Mantua, [1593]. Second edition. Published by Yitzchak and Shlomo, sons of Rabbi Shmuel Manorci.
12 leaves; 44 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition, spotting.
Apparently both books were printed together
* Bound with She'erit Yosef, Talmudic rules, by Rabbi Yosef ebn Virga. Mantua, [1593]. Second edition. Published by Yitzchak and Shlomo, sons of Rabbi Shmuel Manorci.
12 leaves; 44 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition, spotting.
Apparently both books were printed together
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,188
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Mincha Belula, commentary on the Five Books of the Torah, by Rabbi Avraham Menachem Rapa of Port (Rappaport). Verona, [1594].
Printed on the title page is "In the year of our master His Majesty the Duke Pashkval Tzigonia" and it is not clear if the inscription is referring to the year of printing.
Printed on Leaf 207/b is the emblem of the Rappaport family, a crow and palms of hands (symbolizing the fact that they are Kohanim). Printed on Leaf 208 is an apology by the proofreader titled "The proofreader (misspelled and corrected in some copies) said".
Owner's stamps: "Chaim Ze'ev Wolf Bariol from Ashmyany author of Divrei Chaim two parts from Jerusalem (1845-1883, native of Ashmyany, ascended to Jerusalem in 1876).
[3], 208, [1] leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Spotting. Title page mounted on paper (with tears, stamps and ink drawing). Elaborate leather binding (new).
Printed on the title page is "In the year of our master His Majesty the Duke Pashkval Tzigonia" and it is not clear if the inscription is referring to the year of printing.
Printed on Leaf 207/b is the emblem of the Rappaport family, a crow and palms of hands (symbolizing the fact that they are Kohanim). Printed on Leaf 208 is an apology by the proofreader titled "The proofreader (misspelled and corrected in some copies) said".
Owner's stamps: "Chaim Ze'ev Wolf Bariol from Ashmyany author of Divrei Chaim two parts from Jerusalem (1845-1883, native of Ashmyany, ascended to Jerusalem in 1876).
[3], 208, [1] leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Spotting. Title page mounted on paper (with tears, stamps and ink drawing). Elaborate leather binding (new).
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $1,750
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Toldot Yitzchak, commentary on the Torah by Rabbi Yitzchak Karo. Riva Di Trento, 1558. Second edition.
Ancient owner's signatures on title page: Signatures in Italian script, by Rabbi Moshe [ben R' Avraham] Provincalo in the time of Rabbi Meir Padova and the Rama of Pano. Leading rabbis of Mantua]. Short glosses in Italian script.
Signature of Rabbi "Shmuel Oppenheim" [a well-known public figure originally from Worms, Vienna, mechutan of Rabbi Shimshon Wertheimer]. Ownership inscription of "Rabbi Ya'akov ben Rabbi Shimshon". The signature of Rabbi "Azarya Ehrlich" appears on Leaf 70/a.
[2], 115 leaves. Approximately 19.5 cm. High-quality paper, good condition. Sophisticated leather binding.
The first or second book printed in Riva Di Trento.
Ancient owner's signatures on title page: Signatures in Italian script, by Rabbi Moshe [ben R' Avraham] Provincalo in the time of Rabbi Meir Padova and the Rama of Pano. Leading rabbis of Mantua]. Short glosses in Italian script.
Signature of Rabbi "Shmuel Oppenheim" [a well-known public figure originally from Worms, Vienna, mechutan of Rabbi Shimshon Wertheimer]. Ownership inscription of "Rabbi Ya'akov ben Rabbi Shimshon". The signature of Rabbi "Azarya Ehrlich" appears on Leaf 70/a.
[2], 115 leaves. Approximately 19.5 cm. High-quality paper, good condition. Sophisticated leather binding.
The first or second book printed in Riva Di Trento.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $1,100
Sold for: $1,500
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Chamesh Megillot Commentary, by Rabbi Levi ben Gershon (Ralbag). Riva di Trento, 1560. Printed by Anthony Broin.
The first edition of the Ralbag's commentary on the megillot. Contains commentaries on Shir HaShirim, Ruth, Kohelet and Esther (with the exception of Eichah). Written on the reverse side of the title page: "We do not have the fifth (megillah) Eichah and it has disappeared, perhaps he did not write a commentary on Eichah".
The book was published and edited by Rabbi Ya'akov Markri'a, a native of Germany who settled in Italy and was one of the Torah scholars of Venice. He worked as a proofreader for Hebrew books which were printed in the Riva di Trento printing press.
50 leaves, 18 cm. Good condition. Spotting. Worm damages.
The first edition of the Ralbag's commentary on the megillot. Contains commentaries on Shir HaShirim, Ruth, Kohelet and Esther (with the exception of Eichah). Written on the reverse side of the title page: "We do not have the fifth (megillah) Eichah and it has disappeared, perhaps he did not write a commentary on Eichah".
The book was published and edited by Rabbi Ya'akov Markri'a, a native of Germany who settled in Italy and was one of the Torah scholars of Venice. He worked as a proofreader for Hebrew books which were printed in the Riva di Trento printing press.
50 leaves, 18 cm. Good condition. Spotting. Worm damages.
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