Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Chumash Vayikra, with Rashi commentary, Ba'al HaTurim and Or HaChaim HaKadosh, with the three targums and Nachal Kedumim by the Chida. Zhitomir, 1860. Printed by Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapira.
With Megillat Shir HaShirim at the end, haftarot for the four parshiot and for other occasions.
[1], 4-270 pages (missing another title page at the beginning). 25.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear, adhesive tape on title page and leaf margins. New binding.
Opening price: $250
With Megillat Shir HaShirim at the end, haftarot for the four parshiot and for other occasions.
[1], 4-270 pages (missing another title page at the beginning). 25.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear, adhesive tape on title page and leaf margins. New binding.
Opening price: $250
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $300
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Four volumes of Mishnayot, printed in Zhitomir in the printing press of Rabbi Aryeh Leib Shapira grandson of the Rabbi of Slavita:
• Mishnayot, Seder Nashim, Zhitomir, 1860.
• Mishnayot Seder Nezikin. Zhitomir 1860.
• Mishnayot, Seder Kodshim, Zhitomir 1857.
• Mishnayot Seder Taharot, Zhitomir, 1861.
4 volumes, 25-26.5 cm. Each volume has two title pages. Fair-poor condition, many worm damages. Damaged bindings, non-original.
Opening price: $300
• Mishnayot, Seder Nashim, Zhitomir, 1860.
• Mishnayot Seder Nezikin. Zhitomir 1860.
• Mishnayot, Seder Kodshim, Zhitomir 1857.
• Mishnayot Seder Taharot, Zhitomir, 1861.
4 volumes, 25-26.5 cm. Each volume has two title pages. Fair-poor condition, many worm damages. Damaged bindings, non-original.
Opening price: $300
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,375
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Nofet Tzufim, on the Torah. Compilations of mussar and tales from the Zohar with Ivri-teitch (Yiddish) translation. Zhitomir, 1850. Printed by the brothers, Rabbi Chanina Lipa, Rabbi Aryeh Leib and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, the grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita.
283 pages. 27 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. Adorned contemporary leather binding, damaged.
Yiddish. This book is Nachalat Zvi, by Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Chatsh, first printed in Frankfurt am Main in 1711 and from this edition it was printed with the title Nofet Tzufim.
283 pages. 27 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. Adorned contemporary leather binding, damaged.
Yiddish. This book is Nachalat Zvi, by Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Chatsh, first printed in Frankfurt am Main in 1711 and from this edition it was printed with the title Nofet Tzufim.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,500
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Ma'ane Lashon, pleas for reciting at cemeteries and supplications at the graves of Tzaddikim. Zhitomir, 1860. Printed by Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the Slavita rabbi. Prayers to be said at graves of parents, siblings and children, husband and wife, etc. The prayers at the graves of Tzaddikim include entreaties for livelihood, cures, children, etc. With a Yiddish translation and guidelines.
253 pages. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear. Worn damaged binding.
253 pages. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear. Worn damaged binding.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
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Yesod Yosef, by Kabbalist Rabbi Yosef, Av Bet Din of Dubno. Zhitomir, 1867. Printed by Rabbi Avraham Shalom Shadov.
Approbation from Rebbe Aharon son of Rabbi Mordechai of Chernobyl: "The sacred book Yesod Yosef composed by the saintly Rabbi of Kav HaYashar… and this book does not move from the table of my saintly father… I appeal to all to purchase the book at its full price, and learn from its holy words… and he should be blessed both spiritually and physically, with sons, life and abundant sustenance". The publisher, Rabbi Gedaliah of Karstishov adds: "And I, the publisher was in Skver and Rabbi Yitzchak permitted me to print this book for him, he enjoyed it tremendously and wishes that all his congregation purchase the book and study it constantly".
[1], 74, [1] leaf. 20.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Tears restored with old tape in several places. Ownership inscriptions. Original cover, worn.
The last leaf of the error-chart is rare and is neither recorded on the Vinograd and Rosenfeld CD nor in the Bibliography Institute CD, Record 0135636.
Approbation from Rebbe Aharon son of Rabbi Mordechai of Chernobyl: "The sacred book Yesod Yosef composed by the saintly Rabbi of Kav HaYashar… and this book does not move from the table of my saintly father… I appeal to all to purchase the book at its full price, and learn from its holy words… and he should be blessed both spiritually and physically, with sons, life and abundant sustenance". The publisher, Rabbi Gedaliah of Karstishov adds: "And I, the publisher was in Skver and Rabbi Yitzchak permitted me to print this book for him, he enjoyed it tremendously and wishes that all his congregation purchase the book and study it constantly".
[1], 74, [1] leaf. 20.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Tears restored with old tape in several places. Ownership inscriptions. Original cover, worn.
The last leaf of the error-chart is rare and is neither recorded on the Vinograd and Rosenfeld CD nor in the Bibliography Institute CD, Record 0135636.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $800
Sold for: $2,125
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Rav Yibi, on the Torah and the Nevi'im and Ketuvim, Tehillim and novellae on the Talmud. By the Kabbalist Rabbi Ya'akov Yosef ben Yehuda of Ostroh, disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch. [Slavita, 1792].
The author, Rabbi Ya'akov Yosef of Ostroh (1738-1791, Encyclopedia Le'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 268-270), called by his initials Rav Yibi = Ya'akov Yosef ben Yehuda, a third generation of leaders of the Chassidic movement. Close disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch and also had close relationships with other disciples of the Ba'al Shem Tov (Besht). Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv called him: "A holy G-dly man". This book contains many teachings in the name of the Besht and his disciples.
Incomplete copy. 2-139, 47 leaves (originally; 2, 139, 47 leaves. Missing: Title page and the two following leaves; Leaf 16 [marked: 15] is torn and most of it is missing). Printed on bluish paper. 28 cm. Most leaves are in good condition. Stains, worm damages found on some leaves. Cellotape marks on several leaves. Non-original binding, detached.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 530. See item 162: title page of the book Rav Yebi, first edition.
The author, Rabbi Ya'akov Yosef of Ostroh (1738-1791, Encyclopedia Le'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 268-270), called by his initials Rav Yibi = Ya'akov Yosef ben Yehuda, a third generation of leaders of the Chassidic movement. Close disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch and also had close relationships with other disciples of the Ba'al Shem Tov (Besht). Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv called him: "A holy G-dly man". This book contains many teachings in the name of the Besht and his disciples.
Incomplete copy. 2-139, 47 leaves (originally; 2, 139, 47 leaves. Missing: Title page and the two following leaves; Leaf 16 [marked: 15] is torn and most of it is missing). Printed on bluish paper. 28 cm. Most leaves are in good condition. Stains, worm damages found on some leaves. Cellotape marks on several leaves. Non-original binding, detached.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 530. See item 162: title page of the book Rav Yebi, first edition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $1,200
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Otot HaShamayim – Drishat Ari, on the Shulchan Aruch, Part 1: Laws of Milah and Tefillin, Shabbat, Festivals and Chol HaMoed. Part 2: Laws of Nidah. By Rebbe Aryeh Leib HaLevi Av Bet Din of Strzyzów. Zhitomir, 1805.
Approbations by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv, the Magid Rabbi Yisrael of Koznitz, and by the disciple of the author Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum (author of Yismach Moshe).
Rabbi Aryeh Leib HaLevi (1736-1803), a leading Chassidic rebbe. Disciple of the Magid of Koznitz, close teacher of his cousin Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum author of Yismach Moshe, who writes in his approbation: “Giant among men…my teacher and Rabbi Av Bet Din a true Chassid and Torah genius“.
93, 18 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear with damages, professionally restored leaves (with text replacements). Elaborate leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 36.
Approbations by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv, the Magid Rabbi Yisrael of Koznitz, and by the disciple of the author Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum (author of Yismach Moshe).
Rabbi Aryeh Leib HaLevi (1736-1803), a leading Chassidic rebbe. Disciple of the Magid of Koznitz, close teacher of his cousin Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum author of Yismach Moshe, who writes in his approbation: “Giant among men…my teacher and Rabbi Av Bet Din a true Chassid and Torah genius“.
93, 18 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear with damages, professionally restored leaves (with text replacements). Elaborate leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 36.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,625
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Ohev Yisrael, Chassidic homilies on the Torah, by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta. Zhitomir, 1863. Printed by Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapira. First edition.
Many signatures and ancient ownership signatures from 1905, in the handwriting of "Chaim ben Aryeh Leib Goldenberg of Mogilev Podolia", "Grandson of Rabbi Nachman".
[3], 3-117 leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition, moisture stains, major wear. Few worm damages. Worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 19.
Many signatures and ancient ownership signatures from 1905, in the handwriting of "Chaim ben Aryeh Leib Goldenberg of Mogilev Podolia", "Grandson of Rabbi Nachman".
[3], 3-117 leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition, moisture stains, major wear. Few worm damages. Worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 19.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $688
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Avodat Yisrael, by the Magid Rabbi Yisrael of Koznitz. Zhitomir, 1848. Printed by Rabbi Chanina Lipa, Rabbi Aryeh Leib and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshal Shapira, grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita. Second edition.
Ownership inscriptions and signatures.
[4], 186 pages. Fair-good condition. Stains, wear and tears around the margins. Several detached leaves. Worn and damaged binding.
Ownership inscriptions and signatures.
[4], 186 pages. Fair-good condition. Stains, wear and tears around the margins. Several detached leaves. Worn and damaged binding.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $750
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Book of Kabbalistic compilations by Rabbi Hai Gaon and Kabbalistic prayers. With additional Kabbalistic compilations: Sha'ar HaShamayim by Rabbi Yosef Giktilia, Likutei Shem Tov, Ma'amar Ploni Almoni, on the 10 Sefirot and Names. "Tefillat R' Ya'akov Yasgova" [of Strzegowo], "Sefer Ha'Iyun L'Rav Chamai Gaon", "Secrets by the Kabbalist Chacham Yosef Giktilia" on the mitzvoth, and "Booklet by Rabbi S.T. from the Rashba" explanations of Torah secrets by the Ramban. [Warsaw, 1798]. First edition.
Printed by the Magid Rabbi Yisrael of Koznitz, from manuscripts hidden in his possession, edited by his disciple and personal scribe Rabbi Gavriel of Warsaw. With the approbation of the Magid of Koznitz printed on the verso of the title page. He writes that the manuscript and its printing were performed by his instructions and that Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv also agreed to print the book, "And with the permission of… Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Berdychiv".
[1], 46 leaves. 17 cm. On Leaf 36 is an Ilan Sefirot, large and folded. Good-fair condition, major wear and stains. Various ancient signatures. Worn detached binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 305.
Printed by the Magid Rabbi Yisrael of Koznitz, from manuscripts hidden in his possession, edited by his disciple and personal scribe Rabbi Gavriel of Warsaw. With the approbation of the Magid of Koznitz printed on the verso of the title page. He writes that the manuscript and its printing were performed by his instructions and that Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv also agreed to print the book, "And with the permission of… Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Berdychiv".
[1], 46 leaves. 17 cm. On Leaf 36 is an Ilan Sefirot, large and folded. Good-fair condition, major wear and stains. Various ancient signatures. Worn detached binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 305.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $625
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Rav Peninim, with three books: Nofet Tzufim U'Me'irat Einayim by Rabbi Meir Te'omim, magid in the city of Lubartów and magid and Torah authority in Lvov. Teivat Gome by his son, Rabbi Yosef ben Rabbi Meir Te'omim (Av Beit Din of Frankfurt an der Oder, author of Pri Megadim). And Shoshanat Ha'Amakim, by Rabbi Yosef Te'omim. Frankfurt an der Oder, [1782]. Three title pages.
Bound with an incomplete copy (lacking 4 leaves) of Nezirut Shimshon, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, by Rabbi Shimshon Chassid of Hamburg. Berlin, 1764. With approbation of Rabbi Yehonatan Eybeschütz.
In the book Nofet Tzofim U'Mei'rat Einayim (Leaf 29/2), the author quotes a letter by Rabbi Gershon of Kitev, sent from Eretz Israel by "the Chassid Rabbi Gershon to his famous brother-in-law the Ba'al Shem Tov, Rabbi Yisrael: 'And when I arrived in the holy city of Jerusalem and saw that it was built up with all good things, I fell on my face and wept and said, You, Jerusalem who is like a widow, how do you dress in such handsome clothing?! If only I had seen you in your destruction…”. [These words were written by the author Rabbi Meir Te’omim during the lifetime of the Ba’al Shem Tov. The author’s son, author of Pri Megadim who published the book left the titles as they were written by his father (when the Ba’al Shem Tov was alive)].
Nezirut Shimshon: [4], (lacking 1-4), 5-26 leaves. Rav Peninim: [2], 136 leaves (lacking additional leaf addes to some copies at the end of Shoshanat Ha’Amakim). 20 cm. Fair condition, wear damages to margins, with minor damage to texts. Stains and worm damages. Worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 532.
Bound with an incomplete copy (lacking 4 leaves) of Nezirut Shimshon, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, by Rabbi Shimshon Chassid of Hamburg. Berlin, 1764. With approbation of Rabbi Yehonatan Eybeschütz.
In the book Nofet Tzofim U'Mei'rat Einayim (Leaf 29/2), the author quotes a letter by Rabbi Gershon of Kitev, sent from Eretz Israel by "the Chassid Rabbi Gershon to his famous brother-in-law the Ba'al Shem Tov, Rabbi Yisrael: 'And when I arrived in the holy city of Jerusalem and saw that it was built up with all good things, I fell on my face and wept and said, You, Jerusalem who is like a widow, how do you dress in such handsome clothing?! If only I had seen you in your destruction…”. [These words were written by the author Rabbi Meir Te’omim during the lifetime of the Ba’al Shem Tov. The author’s son, author of Pri Megadim who published the book left the titles as they were written by his father (when the Ba’al Shem Tov was alive)].
Nezirut Shimshon: [4], (lacking 1-4), 5-26 leaves. Rav Peninim: [2], 136 leaves (lacking additional leaf addes to some copies at the end of Shoshanat Ha’Amakim). 20 cm. Fair condition, wear damages to margins, with minor damage to texts. Stains and worm damages. Worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 532.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
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Hakdama Ve'Derech Le'Etz HaChaim, methods for the study of kabbala by Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Zhydachiv. Lvov, [1832]. First edition.
[1], 25 leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Many stains and wear. Worm marks. New leather binding.
The date of printing, appearing on the title page, is forged: It is mentioned in German that the book was printed by Judith Rosanis in 1804. The Hebrew date alluded to in the quote written in the book is 1830, but on the reverse side of the title page the author is mentioned four times with the addition of the Hebrew acronym Nun and Ayin (Nucho Eden – "rests in peace", usually added after the death of a person). He died on the 11th of Tamuz 1831. [In 1833, the publisher printed another book by the same author titled “Pri Kodesh Hillulim”. In the introduction he writes: "A whole year has passed since I have published the first 'fruit' of the Rebbe… Hakdama and Derech Le'Etz HaChaim"].
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 183.
[1], 25 leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Many stains and wear. Worm marks. New leather binding.
The date of printing, appearing on the title page, is forged: It is mentioned in German that the book was printed by Judith Rosanis in 1804. The Hebrew date alluded to in the quote written in the book is 1830, but on the reverse side of the title page the author is mentioned four times with the addition of the Hebrew acronym Nun and Ayin (Nucho Eden – "rests in peace", usually added after the death of a person). He died on the 11th of Tamuz 1831. [In 1833, the publisher printed another book by the same author titled “Pri Kodesh Hillulim”. In the introduction he writes: "A whole year has passed since I have published the first 'fruit' of the Rebbe… Hakdama and Derech Le'Etz HaChaim"].
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 183.
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