Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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![Commentary of Rabbeinu Bechaye on the Torah. [Napoli, 1492. Azriel son of Yosef (Gantzhauser) Ashkenazi Printing Press].
Firs](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/157.jpg "Sefer Rabbeinu Bechaye on the Torah - Napoli, 1492 - First Edition - I")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Commentary of Rabbeinu Bechaye on the Torah. [Napoli, 1492. Azriel son of Yosef (Gantzhauser) Ashkenazi Printing Press].
First edition of the famous composition, incunabula printing. This edition was the basis for dozens of printed editions which followed.
Incomplete copy, which includes only Sefer Shmot (except for one page from the middle and last page).
First leaf contains an illustrated title page with a magnificent woodcut, frame adorned with dense flora, peacocks, angels, horses, dears, and more.
Many handwritten corrections and notation of sources. Several lengthy glosses by an unidentified author [Oriental writing – Eretz Israel or Turkey-Salonika, c. 16th century], and many additional lengthy glosses by another author [Yemen?].
[72] leaves (of [288] leaves originally). Approx. 27 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and tears, margins coarsely cut, restored damages. New leather binding.
An additional edition of this composition was printed during the same year (1492) in Spain or Portugal. Portions of it remain, however, it is unclear whether it was completed during the era of the decrees of the Spanish Inquisition.
First edition of the famous composition, incunabula printing. This edition was the basis for dozens of printed editions which followed.
Incomplete copy, which includes only Sefer Shmot (except for one page from the middle and last page).
First leaf contains an illustrated title page with a magnificent woodcut, frame adorned with dense flora, peacocks, angels, horses, dears, and more.
Many handwritten corrections and notation of sources. Several lengthy glosses by an unidentified author [Oriental writing – Eretz Israel or Turkey-Salonika, c. 16th century], and many additional lengthy glosses by another author [Yemen?].
[72] leaves (of [288] leaves originally). Approx. 27 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and tears, margins coarsely cut, restored damages. New leather binding.
An additional edition of this composition was printed during the same year (1492) in Spain or Portugal. Portions of it remain, however, it is unclear whether it was completed during the era of the decrees of the Spanish Inquisition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Commentary of Rabbeinu Bechaye on the Torah, by Rabbeinu Bechaye ben Asher ibn Halawa. Three early editions printed by Gershom Soncino in Pesaro and in Rimini. Incomplete copies.
• Pesaro edition, 1507: [122] or [286] leaves. • Pesaro edition, 1517: [139] of [274] leaves.• Rimini edition, 1524-1526; [206] of [260] leaves.
3 books, Varied size and condition. Several glosses, notes of sources.
• Pesaro edition, 1507: [122] or [286] leaves. • Pesaro edition, 1517: [139] of [274] leaves.• Rimini edition, 1524-1526; [206] of [260] leaves.
3 books, Varied size and condition. Several glosses, notes of sources.
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![Nine non-consecutive leaves, from the first printing of Midrash Tanchuma [Yelamdenu]. Constantinople, 1520-1522. Printed by S](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/159.jpg "Leaves from the First Printing of Midrash Tanchuma - Constantinople, 1")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Nine non-consecutive leaves, from the first printing of Midrash Tanchuma [Yelamdenu]. Constantinople, 1520-1522. Printed by Shlomo ben Mazal Tov.
Leaves from Vayikra. Two columns on each page. On two pages only one column was printed (apparently, a printing error).
[9] leaves. Fair-good condition. 25 cm. Stains, worm damages. New binding.
Leaves from Vayikra. Two columns on each page. On two pages only one column was printed (apparently, a printing error).
[9] leaves. Fair-good condition. 25 cm. Stains, worm damages. New binding.
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!["Responsa by… Rabbi Yitzchak ben Rabbi Sheshet" – the Rivash responsa. [Constantinople, 1546-1547]. Printed by Elie](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/160.jpg "Rivash Responsa - First Edition - Constantinople, 1546-1547")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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"Responsa by… Rabbi Yitzchak ben Rabbi Sheshet" – the Rivash responsa. [Constantinople, 1546-1547]. Printed by Eliezer Soncino. First edition.
A basic book of responsa and Halacha. The Rivash who lived at the end of the period of the Rishonim was born in Spain in 1326 and died in Algeria in 1408. His teacher was Rabbeinu Nissim bar Reuven (the Ran). He also studied from Rabbi Chasdai Karshkash and Rabbi Peretz HaCohen.
The book was printed in separate pamphlets and distributed to buyers on Shabbat in the synagogue as was customary in Constantinople in those days. Constantinople rabbis held halachic debates regarding this custom [see: E. Ya'ari, the Hebrew printing presses in Constantinople, Jerusalem 1967, p. 103, no. 145].
This is a full copy, including the index which appears at the beginning of the book, before the title page.
[300] leaves. 31 cm. Overall good condition, stains. Worm damage to several leaves. Tears (some restored) in several places. Several detached leaves. Handwritten inscriptions. Ancient binding, damaged and detached.
A basic book of responsa and Halacha. The Rivash who lived at the end of the period of the Rishonim was born in Spain in 1326 and died in Algeria in 1408. His teacher was Rabbeinu Nissim bar Reuven (the Ran). He also studied from Rabbi Chasdai Karshkash and Rabbi Peretz HaCohen.
The book was printed in separate pamphlets and distributed to buyers on Shabbat in the synagogue as was customary in Constantinople in those days. Constantinople rabbis held halachic debates regarding this custom [see: E. Ya'ari, the Hebrew printing presses in Constantinople, Jerusalem 1967, p. 103, no. 145].
This is a full copy, including the index which appears at the beginning of the book, before the title page.
[300] leaves. 31 cm. Overall good condition, stains. Worm damage to several leaves. Tears (some restored) in several places. Several detached leaves. Handwritten inscriptions. Ancient binding, damaged and detached.
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![Piskei Halachot by the Kabbalist Rabbi Menachem of Rikanati. Bologna, [1538]. First edition.
The author, Rabbi Menachem ben B](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/161.jpg "Piskei Halachot Rikanati - Bologna, 1538 - Signatures")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $1,875
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Piskei Halachot by the Kabbalist Rabbi Menachem of Rikanati. Bologna, [1538]. First edition.
The author, Rabbi Menachem ben Binyamin Rikanati (1250-1310), was one of the first Italian kabbalists. This is his book of halachic rulings. This work became an important source of halachic rulings in following generations and is quoted by many Torah authorities such as the Beit Yosef, the Shach and the Magen Avraham.
Owner's signature on title page: "E.Y.S." [perhaps Rabbi Eliyahu Yisrael Av Beit Din of Alexandria, author of Kol Eliyahu and Kise Eliyahu who was accustomed to signing in this manner]. Stamp of Rabbi Ben-Zion Weisel Av Beit Din of Turda.
[12], 62 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear, professionally restored damages. New leather binding.
The author, Rabbi Menachem ben Binyamin Rikanati (1250-1310), was one of the first Italian kabbalists. This is his book of halachic rulings. This work became an important source of halachic rulings in following generations and is quoted by many Torah authorities such as the Beit Yosef, the Shach and the Magen Avraham.
Owner's signature on title page: "E.Y.S." [perhaps Rabbi Eliyahu Yisrael Av Beit Din of Alexandria, author of Kol Eliyahu and Kise Eliyahu who was accustomed to signing in this manner]. Stamp of Rabbi Ben-Zion Weisel Av Beit Din of Turda.
[12], 62 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear, professionally restored damages. New leather binding.
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![Toldot Adam V'Chava – Sefer Mesharim, by Rabbeinu Yerucham. [Constantinople, 1516].
Incomplete copy. The title page of the bo](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/162_1.jpg "Rabbeinu Yerucham - Constantinople, 1516 - First Edition - Incomplete")
![Toldot Adam V'Chava – Sefer Mesharim, by Rabbeinu Yerucham. [Constantinople, 1516].
Incomplete copy. The title page of the bo](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/162_2.JPG "Rabbeinu Yerucham - Constantinople, 1516 - First Edition - Incomplete")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,500
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Toldot Adam V'Chava – Sefer Mesharim, by Rabbeinu Yerucham. [Constantinople, 1516].
Incomplete copy. The title page of the book Rabbi Yebi on the Bible is bound in the beginning of the book. By Kabbalist Rabbi Ya'akov Yosef ben Yehuda of Ostroh, disciple of the Magid of Mezritch. Slavita, 1792. [Ancient stamps and ownership inscriptions].
See Item 78, for a copy of this book without the title page.
44-206, 210-215, 218-272; 37, 40-42, 49-65, 67-68, [1], 69-76 leaves (Leaf 76 of the second pagination is bound at the beginning of the book). Second pagination incorrect. [Originally: 272, [14]; 122 leaves]. + title page of Rav Yebi. 28 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, wear and tears. Condition of title page: fair-poor, tears, stains and damages, adhesive tape. Damaged binding.
Incomplete copy. The title page of the book Rabbi Yebi on the Bible is bound in the beginning of the book. By Kabbalist Rabbi Ya'akov Yosef ben Yehuda of Ostroh, disciple of the Magid of Mezritch. Slavita, 1792. [Ancient stamps and ownership inscriptions].
See Item 78, for a copy of this book without the title page.
44-206, 210-215, 218-272; 37, 40-42, 49-65, 67-68, [1], 69-76 leaves (Leaf 76 of the second pagination is bound at the beginning of the book). Second pagination incorrect. [Originally: 272, [14]; 122 leaves]. + title page of Rav Yebi. 28 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, wear and tears. Condition of title page: fair-poor, tears, stains and damages, adhesive tape. Damaged binding.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
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Toldot Adam V'Chava and Sefer Mesharim, by Rabbeinu Yerucham (Maharyu) disciple of the Rosh. Venice, 1553. Bragadin printing press. Second edition. Separate title page for Sefer Mesharim.
Signature and owner's inscription.
16, 13-238; 102 leaves. 29 cm. Good condition, stains. Leaves 157-158 with damage to text due to glued paper and tears. Damaged binding.
The Chida attested to the greatness and holiness of the book and wrote that the book is from the "hidden world" and that anyone who writes a commentary on it, "the commentary will be lost or he will die young".
Signature and owner's inscription.
16, 13-238; 102 leaves. 29 cm. Good condition, stains. Leaves 157-158 with damage to text due to glued paper and tears. Damaged binding.
The Chida attested to the greatness and holiness of the book and wrote that the book is from the "hidden world" and that anyone who writes a commentary on it, "the commentary will be lost or he will die young".
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![Sefer HaShorashim, roots of Lashon Hakodesh [the Holy Language], by Rabbi David Kimchi (Radak) with explanations by Rabbi Eli](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/164_1.JPG "Sefer HaShorashim by the Radak - Venice, 1546-1548 - Unique Cover")
![Sefer HaShorashim, roots of Lashon Hakodesh [the Holy Language], by Rabbi David Kimchi (Radak) with explanations by Rabbi Eli](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/164_2.JPG "Sefer HaShorashim by the Radak - Venice, 1546-1548 - Unique Cover")
![Sefer HaShorashim, roots of Lashon Hakodesh [the Holy Language], by Rabbi David Kimchi (Radak) with explanations by Rabbi Eli](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/164_3.jpg "Sefer HaShorashim by the Radak - Venice, 1546-1548 - Unique Cover")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $500
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Sefer HaShorashim, roots of Lashon Hakodesh [the Holy Language], by Rabbi David Kimchi (Radak) with explanations by Rabbi Eliyahu Bachur. Venice 1546-1548. Justinian printing.
Date on title page: Marcheshvan 1546, but the edition was completed on Adar 1548.
This is a unique copy: two leaves of the 1529 Venice edition (printed by Bomberg) are bound within the book to complete this copy. The title page has no Latin inscription, as mentioned in listing 0164650 of the Bibliography Institute CD.
Signature on title page: "…Chaim ben Rabbi Efraim".
Ancient leather cover, with some special embossments of figures in medieval attire.
[2] pages, 5-548 columns + [2] leaves of the 1529 edition; 32 cm. Good condition. Stains, minor wear, few worm holes. A tear on the last leaf. Wear and damages on the cover.
Date on title page: Marcheshvan 1546, but the edition was completed on Adar 1548.
This is a unique copy: two leaves of the 1529 Venice edition (printed by Bomberg) are bound within the book to complete this copy. The title page has no Latin inscription, as mentioned in listing 0164650 of the Bibliography Institute CD.
Signature on title page: "…Chaim ben Rabbi Efraim".
Ancient leather cover, with some special embossments of figures in medieval attire.
[2] pages, 5-548 columns + [2] leaves of the 1529 edition; 32 cm. Good condition. Stains, minor wear, few worm holes. A tear on the last leaf. Wear and damages on the cover.
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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,875
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Mishneh Torah Le'HaRambam, with the comments of the Ra'avad and the Maggid Mishnehh, with the Kesef Mishnehh commentary by Rabbi Yosef Karo. Part 4: Nezikin, Kinyan, Mishpatim, Shoftim. Venice 1575. Bragadin printing.
First edition of the Kesef Mishnehh. The author died while the book was in the midst of its printing. This is the fourth and last volume. The author (Rabbi Yosef Karo) is mentioned on its title page with the acronym "Of blessed memory". The version in this edition of the Rambam has been proofread carefully according to the copies found in the yeshivas of Safed and Egypt.
Colophon: "The book was completed… on the 29th of Marcheshvan 1575". On the last leaf are words of conclusion by the proofreader Rabbi Chizkiya of Pano who reports the death of the author Rabbi Yosef Karo (the 13th of Nissan 1575) while the book was being printed.
[10], 297, [9] leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, high-quality paper. Whole leaves. Stains. Original vellum cover, with wear and minor damages. Ex-libris and ownership stamps.
First edition of the Kesef Mishnehh. The author died while the book was in the midst of its printing. This is the fourth and last volume. The author (Rabbi Yosef Karo) is mentioned on its title page with the acronym "Of blessed memory". The version in this edition of the Rambam has been proofread carefully according to the copies found in the yeshivas of Safed and Egypt.
Colophon: "The book was completed… on the 29th of Marcheshvan 1575". On the last leaf are words of conclusion by the proofreader Rabbi Chizkiya of Pano who reports the death of the author Rabbi Yosef Karo (the 13th of Nissan 1575) while the book was being printed.
[10], 297, [9] leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, high-quality paper. Whole leaves. Stains. Original vellum cover, with wear and minor damages. Ex-libris and ownership stamps.
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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,000
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Manot HaLevi, commentary on Megillat Esther (including the text) by Kabbalist Rabbi Shlomo HaLevi Alkabetz. Venice, 1585. Printed by Juan di Gara. First edition.
[4], 225 [should be: 231] leaves. Tear to title page with lacking upper fragment replaced with paper filling.
Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz, author of Lecha Dodi, wrote this book on "the holy earth of Safed" (as written on title page), to send as Mishloach Manot to his father-in-law on Purim 1529.
Bound with: Chazon LaMoed, commentary on the Book of Daniel (with the text), by the physician Rabbi Shmuel Volirio. Venice, 1586. Printed by Juan di Gara. Single edition.
6, 112 leaves. Detached title page and another leaf, with wear and tears.
Volume, 20 cm. Overall good condition, stains. Wear and damages to binding, detached spine.
[4], 225 [should be: 231] leaves. Tear to title page with lacking upper fragment replaced with paper filling.
Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz, author of Lecha Dodi, wrote this book on "the holy earth of Safed" (as written on title page), to send as Mishloach Manot to his father-in-law on Purim 1529.
Bound with: Chazon LaMoed, commentary on the Book of Daniel (with the text), by the physician Rabbi Shmuel Volirio. Venice, 1586. Printed by Juan di Gara. Single edition.
6, 112 leaves. Detached title page and another leaf, with wear and tears.
Volume, 20 cm. Overall good condition, stains. Wear and damages to binding, detached spine.
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![Five books of Rabbi Moshe Alshich [The Holy Alshich] on the five Megillot:
• Einei Moshe – on Megillat Ruth. • Divrei Nichumi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/167_1.jpg "Einei Moshe / Divrei Nichumim / Devarim Tovim / Masat Moshe / Shoshana")
![Five books of Rabbi Moshe Alshich [The Holy Alshich] on the five Megillot:
• Einei Moshe – on Megillat Ruth. • Divrei Nichumi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/167_2.jpg "Einei Moshe / Divrei Nichumim / Devarim Tovim / Masat Moshe / Shoshana")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Five books of Rabbi Moshe Alshich [The Holy Alshich] on the five Megillot:
• Einei Moshe – on Megillat Ruth. • Divrei Nichumim – on Megillat Eichah. • Devarim Tovim – on Megillat Kohelet. • Masat Moshe – on Megillat Esther. Venice, 1601. Printed by Zuan di Gara. First editions printed one after another during 1601, one year after the death of the author by his son Rabbi Chaim Alshich.
• Shoshanat HaAmakim – on Megillat Shir HaShirim. Venice, 1601. Printed by Zuan di Gara. Second edition.
The five books were bound in one volume at an early period.
At the end of Masat Moshe are wood-cut illustrations, of the figures of Mordechai, Achashverosh, Esther and Haman, and an illustration of Se’udat Purim and the mitzvah of Mishlochei Manot.
Five books in one volume. Einei Moshe: 46, [1] leaves. Divrei Nichumim: 38, [1] leaves. Devarim Tovim: 35 [should be: 41], [1] leaves. Masat Moshe: 86 leaves. Shoshanat HaAmakim: 60 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Complete leaves, stains on some leaves. Tears on single leaves. Ownership inscription. Ancient vellum cover, damages in several places.
• Einei Moshe – on Megillat Ruth. • Divrei Nichumim – on Megillat Eichah. • Devarim Tovim – on Megillat Kohelet. • Masat Moshe – on Megillat Esther. Venice, 1601. Printed by Zuan di Gara. First editions printed one after another during 1601, one year after the death of the author by his son Rabbi Chaim Alshich.
• Shoshanat HaAmakim – on Megillat Shir HaShirim. Venice, 1601. Printed by Zuan di Gara. Second edition.
The five books were bound in one volume at an early period.
At the end of Masat Moshe are wood-cut illustrations, of the figures of Mordechai, Achashverosh, Esther and Haman, and an illustration of Se’udat Purim and the mitzvah of Mishlochei Manot.
Five books in one volume. Einei Moshe: 46, [1] leaves. Divrei Nichumim: 38, [1] leaves. Devarim Tovim: 35 [should be: 41], [1] leaves. Masat Moshe: 86 leaves. Shoshanat HaAmakim: 60 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Complete leaves, stains on some leaves. Tears on single leaves. Ownership inscription. Ancient vellum cover, damages in several places.
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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $500
Sold for: $875
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Collection of books (incomplete copies) printed in the 16 th -17 th centuries:
On the first leaf is the signature of Rabbi "Avraham Alkalai" author of Zechor L'Avraham, and on the line above, his son Rabbi Shmuel Alkalai adds his signature "Shmuel".
Rabbi Avraham Alkalai, author of Zechor L'Avraham (1759-1811), an exceptional well-known Torah scholar of Salonika. From 1780, served as dayan and Torah authority in Dovnitza (Bulgaria) and after the death of the Rabbi of the city, Rabbi Avraham Sid, he was appointed his successor. In 1819, he ascended to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed. He wrote the Chesed L’Avraham responsa, and his famous Zechor L’Avraham (halachic rulings in alphabetical order) became one of the basic books for Halacha study and is mentioned often in the books of the poskim.
His son Rabbi Shmuel Alkalai, a rabbi in Tiberias, [mentioned in the introduction to the book Chesed L’Avraham Salonika 1813, signed with Tiberias rabbis on the emissary writ of Rabbi Yehuda Nechmad from 1831].
• Tzror HaMor. Rabbi Avraham Seba. Venice 1545. Printed by Marco Antonio Justinian, second edition. (missing title page, replaced with photocopy, worm holes and restorations. New semi-leather binding).
• Kuzari. Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi. Venice 1547, printed by Meir ben Ya'akov Frentzoni. (missing last 6 leaves replaced with photocopies).
• Sefer HaTerumot. Rabbi Shmuel HaSardi the Ramban's disciple. Prague 1605, printed by Moshe ben Rabbi Bezalel Katz. (missing title page, damaged leaves, worm holes).
4 books, varied size and condition, good-fair to fair-poor.
On the first leaf is the signature of Rabbi "Avraham Alkalai" author of Zechor L'Avraham, and on the line above, his son Rabbi Shmuel Alkalai adds his signature "Shmuel".
Rabbi Avraham Alkalai, author of Zechor L'Avraham (1759-1811), an exceptional well-known Torah scholar of Salonika. From 1780, served as dayan and Torah authority in Dovnitza (Bulgaria) and after the death of the Rabbi of the city, Rabbi Avraham Sid, he was appointed his successor. In 1819, he ascended to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed. He wrote the Chesed L’Avraham responsa, and his famous Zechor L’Avraham (halachic rulings in alphabetical order) became one of the basic books for Halacha study and is mentioned often in the books of the poskim.
His son Rabbi Shmuel Alkalai, a rabbi in Tiberias, [mentioned in the introduction to the book Chesed L’Avraham Salonika 1813, signed with Tiberias rabbis on the emissary writ of Rabbi Yehuda Nechmad from 1831].
• Tzror HaMor. Rabbi Avraham Seba. Venice 1545. Printed by Marco Antonio Justinian, second edition. (missing title page, replaced with photocopy, worm holes and restorations. New semi-leather binding).
• Kuzari. Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi. Venice 1547, printed by Meir ben Ya'akov Frentzoni. (missing last 6 leaves replaced with photocopies).
• Sefer HaTerumot. Rabbi Shmuel HaSardi the Ramban's disciple. Prague 1605, printed by Moshe ben Rabbi Bezalel Katz. (missing title page, damaged leaves, worm holes).
4 books, varied size and condition, good-fair to fair-poor.
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