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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Manuscript, Perush HaMishnayot L'HaRambam, Seder Moed – Yemen, 1900.
The original work as written by the Rambam in Arabic (Judeo-Arabic). Handsome scribal writing with colophon on the last page, signed by the scribe "Chaim ben Sali al-Kasar" from 1900. Marginalia also by al-Kasar, who was a Torah scholar and scribe.
Inscription that same page and another inscription on the flyleaf from 1904 regarding the sale of "This honorable object the commentary of our Master the Rambam" sold to the scribe's relatives, "Two affluent men, Chaim and Yichye, heirs of the wealthy Salam ben Salim al-Kasar, by the son-in-law of their mother's brother Chaim ben Salim al-Kasar, an acquisition given with love and goodwill, who loves them like a relative and they are part of one family…All the Torah blessings shall rest upon them and they shall succeed and earn, they and their offspring until the end of all generations, Amen".
The scribe is the Torah scholar Mari Chaim ben Saliman (Shlomo) al Kasar (1859-1912), a Sana scholar and disciple of Rabbi Chaim Korach. He was orphaned from his father at a young age and his sister's husband, the affluent Shalom ben Shlomo (Salam ben Saliman al-Kasar), supported him financially and even gave his daughter to him in marriage. Rabbi Chaim ben Saliman earned his livelihood as a jeweler and book copier. He was very active in attaining exact versions for the Tafsir of Rav Se'adia Gaon and of the Perush HaMishanayot L'HaRambam. He wrote glosses for halachic and homiletic books, commentaries on the Torah, commentaries and old versions of Targum Unkelos (sections of these compositions were printed in various places). He also wrote several poems and piyutim, some of which were printed in various diwan poetry books. (See the Hebrew Encyclopedia Le'Chachmei Teman, Vol. 1, p. 277). This book was sold to his cousin, the wealthy Salam al-Kasar, who was also his brother-in-law, his wife's brother.
110 leaves, 34 cm. Thick high-quality paper [locally
produced], good-fair condition, many worm damages. Unbound.
The original work as written by the Rambam in Arabic (Judeo-Arabic). Handsome scribal writing with colophon on the last page, signed by the scribe "Chaim ben Sali al-Kasar" from 1900. Marginalia also by al-Kasar, who was a Torah scholar and scribe.
Inscription that same page and another inscription on the flyleaf from 1904 regarding the sale of "This honorable object the commentary of our Master the Rambam" sold to the scribe's relatives, "Two affluent men, Chaim and Yichye, heirs of the wealthy Salam ben Salim al-Kasar, by the son-in-law of their mother's brother Chaim ben Salim al-Kasar, an acquisition given with love and goodwill, who loves them like a relative and they are part of one family…All the Torah blessings shall rest upon them and they shall succeed and earn, they and their offspring until the end of all generations, Amen".
The scribe is the Torah scholar Mari Chaim ben Saliman (Shlomo) al Kasar (1859-1912), a Sana scholar and disciple of Rabbi Chaim Korach. He was orphaned from his father at a young age and his sister's husband, the affluent Shalom ben Shlomo (Salam ben Saliman al-Kasar), supported him financially and even gave his daughter to him in marriage. Rabbi Chaim ben Saliman earned his livelihood as a jeweler and book copier. He was very active in attaining exact versions for the Tafsir of Rav Se'adia Gaon and of the Perush HaMishanayot L'HaRambam. He wrote glosses for halachic and homiletic books, commentaries on the Torah, commentaries and old versions of Targum Unkelos (sections of these compositions were printed in various places). He also wrote several poems and piyutim, some of which were printed in various diwan poetry books. (See the Hebrew Encyclopedia Le'Chachmei Teman, Vol. 1, p. 277). This book was sold to his cousin, the wealthy Salam al-Kasar, who was also his brother-in-law, his wife's brother.
110 leaves, 34 cm. Thick high-quality paper [locally
produced], good-fair condition, many worm damages. Unbound.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,375
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Mishne Torah L'HaRambam – Large collection of ancient manuscript fragments, removed from the "Binding Geniza". [Yemen].
Contains fragments of various manuscripts (nine or more), some from the 14th-15th centuries, and some from later times [16th-17th centuries ?].
fragments from: The laws of prayer, the laws of Shabbat, Succah, Zechiya and Matana, Shluchin and Shutafin, Sanhedrin, Edut, Sotah and Metamei Mishkav and Moshav. Another fragment from a Judeo-Arabic commentary on Mishne Torah.
More than 30 leaves and leaf fragments. Varied size. Varying conditions of damage sustained by use in binding.
Contains fragments of various manuscripts (nine or more), some from the 14th-15th centuries, and some from later times [16th-17th centuries ?].
fragments from: The laws of prayer, the laws of Shabbat, Succah, Zechiya and Matana, Shluchin and Shutafin, Sanhedrin, Edut, Sotah and Metamei Mishkav and Moshav. Another fragment from a Judeo-Arabic commentary on Mishne Torah.
More than 30 leaves and leaf fragments. Varied size. Varying conditions of damage sustained by use in binding.
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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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Leaves removed from the "binding Geniza" – manuscript, Midrash HaGadol on the Torah, by Rabbi David Adani. [Yemen, 15th / 16th century].
Fragments of Parshiot Vayikra-Tzav-Shemini, Acharei Mot-Kedoshim. With a Piyut introducing Parshat Tzav (with vowels).
Approximately 26 leaves, about 28 cm. Varying states of condition, some in good condition, some damaged and lacking. Professionally restored and bound.
Fragments of Parshiot Vayikra-Tzav-Shemini, Acharei Mot-Kedoshim. With a Piyut introducing Parshat Tzav (with vowels).
Approximately 26 leaves, about 28 cm. Varying states of condition, some in good condition, some damaged and lacking. Professionally restored and bound.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $1,000
Unsold
Remnants of printed leaves removed from the binding Genizah, fragments of Arba'a Turim, Orach Chaim [Soncino 1490. Shlomo Soncino printing press]. Glossses in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting from the printing period [early 16th century].
While examining the glosses (see attached article) – it became clear to us, that presented are glosses of the Mahar"a of Prague – Rabbi Avraham ben Rabbi Avigdor Av Beit Din Prague, the glosses were printed in 16th century in a Prague edition and in an Augsburg edition. In the handwritten glosses that appear here, there are glosses found in both prints or in one of them. Also, there are handwritten glosses not found in any of the prints. It is possible that those glosses are an autograph of the author himself, a foremost sage of Prague in the early 16th century.
The Gaon Rabbi Avraham ben Rabbi Avigdor Av Beit Din Prague (d. Tishrei 1542), an outstanding Torah scholar in his time. Rabbi Mordechai Yaffe author of the "Levush" whose father was his merited disciple writes about his father: "and it is known to me that Mahara"r Avraham of Prague – the greatest of his generation and author of HaTur glosses – was his merited rabbi, and conducted himself all of his life in what he got from him".
In 1534 he corrected with the famous public figure Rabbi Jesselman of Rosheim, 23 regulations for management of congregations in Bohemia. In the book "Tzemach David" he writes about him: "A great man, exceptional Torah scholar, who composed a commentary on Rashi and exceptional glosses on Tur Orach Chaim. He taught many disciples, and was proficient in all of the seven wisdoms, and was head of Yeshiva and rabbi in Prague”.
His glosses on the Tur were printed in a shortened edition, in Augsburg (1540). In the same year, a more complete edition was printed in Prague, an edition which includes his short glosses and the commentaries. These glosses were mentioned by the Poskim: Haram”a, HaLevush and those who succeeded them. As said, presented here is a manuscript with significant changes that do not appear in the glosses of these two editions.
8 leaf fragments. Fair-poor condition, tears and spotting.
While examining the glosses (see attached article) – it became clear to us, that presented are glosses of the Mahar"a of Prague – Rabbi Avraham ben Rabbi Avigdor Av Beit Din Prague, the glosses were printed in 16th century in a Prague edition and in an Augsburg edition. In the handwritten glosses that appear here, there are glosses found in both prints or in one of them. Also, there are handwritten glosses not found in any of the prints. It is possible that those glosses are an autograph of the author himself, a foremost sage of Prague in the early 16th century.
The Gaon Rabbi Avraham ben Rabbi Avigdor Av Beit Din Prague (d. Tishrei 1542), an outstanding Torah scholar in his time. Rabbi Mordechai Yaffe author of the "Levush" whose father was his merited disciple writes about his father: "and it is known to me that Mahara"r Avraham of Prague – the greatest of his generation and author of HaTur glosses – was his merited rabbi, and conducted himself all of his life in what he got from him".
In 1534 he corrected with the famous public figure Rabbi Jesselman of Rosheim, 23 regulations for management of congregations in Bohemia. In the book "Tzemach David" he writes about him: "A great man, exceptional Torah scholar, who composed a commentary on Rashi and exceptional glosses on Tur Orach Chaim. He taught many disciples, and was proficient in all of the seven wisdoms, and was head of Yeshiva and rabbi in Prague”.
His glosses on the Tur were printed in a shortened edition, in Augsburg (1540). In the same year, a more complete edition was printed in Prague, an edition which includes his short glosses and the commentaries. These glosses were mentioned by the Poskim: Haram”a, HaLevush and those who succeeded them. As said, presented here is a manuscript with significant changes that do not appear in the glosses of these two editions.
8 leaf fragments. Fair-poor condition, tears and spotting.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $5,000
Sold for: $7,500
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Responsa, by the Rashba (Rabbeinu Shlomo ben Aderet). Bologna, 1539. First edition. Printed by "The partners who uphold the Torah here in the city of Bologna".
Long scholarly glosses by two writers: Ancient glosses in early Ashkenasi handwriting from the time of printing [16th/17th century] and many glosses in the handwriting of Rabbi Bezalel Ronsburg, one of them signed "Bezalel R.V.".
Many ancient signatures on the flyleaf, the latest signature is by Rabbi "Bezalel Ronsburg". Ownership inscription signed "Pilta ben Rabbi moshe Epstein Segal of Offenbach" from 1765, attesting that book belongs to Rabbi Daniel Oppenheim, and other ownership inscriptions.
On the title page is another signature of Rabbi "Bezalel Ronsburg B.R." and a very old signature of "Aharon ben Rabbi ---".
Rabbi Bezalel Ronsburg (1762-1821), a leading Torah scholar in his times who lived in Prague. A close disciple of the Nodah B'Yehuda. In the introduction to his book Horah Gaver, Rabbi Bezalel writes of his teacher: "Every Shabbat… I did not miss hearing Torah from his mouth" and in his responsa he calls him "the greatest of the Achronim (late Torah authorities)". He wrote: Horah Gaver, Chochmat Bezalel-Pitchei Nidah, etc. His glosses on the Talmud were printed on the Talmud sheets in many editions.
Rabbi Moshe Pilta Epstein Segal was a Ashkenazi rabbi, disciple of Rabbi Yedidya Tia Weil, who published his commentary on the Haggadah (Marbeh L'Saper, Karlsroh 1791). He served in the rabbinate of Bruchsal (Baden) and Prisol.
[16], 2-216 leaves. Mispagination. 28.5 cm. Varied condition, most leaves are in good condition. Stains and wear to first and last leaves, worm damages and wear. Elaborate leather binding.
Long scholarly glosses by two writers: Ancient glosses in early Ashkenasi handwriting from the time of printing [16th/17th century] and many glosses in the handwriting of Rabbi Bezalel Ronsburg, one of them signed "Bezalel R.V.".
Many ancient signatures on the flyleaf, the latest signature is by Rabbi "Bezalel Ronsburg". Ownership inscription signed "Pilta ben Rabbi moshe Epstein Segal of Offenbach" from 1765, attesting that book belongs to Rabbi Daniel Oppenheim, and other ownership inscriptions.
On the title page is another signature of Rabbi "Bezalel Ronsburg B.R." and a very old signature of "Aharon ben Rabbi ---".
Rabbi Bezalel Ronsburg (1762-1821), a leading Torah scholar in his times who lived in Prague. A close disciple of the Nodah B'Yehuda. In the introduction to his book Horah Gaver, Rabbi Bezalel writes of his teacher: "Every Shabbat… I did not miss hearing Torah from his mouth" and in his responsa he calls him "the greatest of the Achronim (late Torah authorities)". He wrote: Horah Gaver, Chochmat Bezalel-Pitchei Nidah, etc. His glosses on the Talmud were printed on the Talmud sheets in many editions.
Rabbi Moshe Pilta Epstein Segal was a Ashkenazi rabbi, disciple of Rabbi Yedidya Tia Weil, who published his commentary on the Haggadah (Marbeh L'Saper, Karlsroh 1791). He served in the rabbinate of Bruchsal (Baden) and Prisol.
[16], 2-216 leaves. Mispagination. 28.5 cm. Varied condition, most leaves are in good condition. Stains and wear to first and last leaves, worm damages and wear. Elaborate leather binding.
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![Sefer Yalkut Shimoni, on the Torah. [Venice, 1566. Alvise Bragadin printing press. Second edition].
On the first leaf appear](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/312.jpg "Yalkut Shimoni - Venice 1566 - Ancient Glosses from the Printing Perio")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $600
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Sefer Yalkut Shimoni, on the Torah. [Venice, 1566. Alvise Bragadin printing press. Second edition].
On the first leaf appear ancient signatures of the printing period: "Mandil", "my young brother Yehuda Leib ben …HaRav HaGadol…Menachem Mendel…"; …Meir…". On the last leaf appear additional signatures in ancient handwriting: "Shlomo Zalman"; Gavriel ben HaEloki….Segal".
Tens of long glosses, commentaries and comments, in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting from the printing period [typical of the late 16th century]. Most glosses appear in Bereshit. Some comments are by a second writer, same period, with Kabbalic content. Throughout the book were written hundreds [!] of references in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting [typical of 16/17th century handwriting].
(A copy missing title page and last page) 2-313 leaves (originally: 313, [1] leaves). 28 cm. Fair-poor condition, significant wear and spotting. Damages with text omission to several leaves. Worm damages. Detached leaves and worn binding.
On the first leaf appear ancient signatures of the printing period: "Mandil", "my young brother Yehuda Leib ben …HaRav HaGadol…Menachem Mendel…"; …Meir…". On the last leaf appear additional signatures in ancient handwriting: "Shlomo Zalman"; Gavriel ben HaEloki….Segal".
Tens of long glosses, commentaries and comments, in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting from the printing period [typical of the late 16th century]. Most glosses appear in Bereshit. Some comments are by a second writer, same period, with Kabbalic content. Throughout the book were written hundreds [!] of references in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting [typical of 16/17th century handwriting].
(A copy missing title page and last page) 2-313 leaves (originally: 313, [1] leaves). 28 cm. Fair-poor condition, significant wear and spotting. Damages with text omission to several leaves. Worm damages. Detached leaves and worn binding.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $700
Sold for: $1,625
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Mishne Torah L'HaRambam, with Migdal Oz and Maggid Mishnah. Sefer HaMitzvot and Mada, Ahavah and Zemanim – to the end of Hillchot Shevitat Yom Tov. [Venice, 1550, Justinian Printing press].
Several glosses in Yemenite handwriting. In chapter 6 of Hilchot Berachot (pages 65/2-66/2 long glosses (more than 1000 words) in ancient oriental handwriting [typical of 16/17th century handwriting] where the copier writes the interpretations of "Moreinu Zekeini the Rabbi" chapter 6 of Hilchot Berachot [rules of Netilat Yadayim and Se'uda]. Written within the words: "…but the rabbi believes like the geniuses…and I have already extended about it in a response to a question. But as to Tevilat Yadayim we did not know the Rabbi's opinion, and I saw already someone who wrote that his opinion is to permit…” [In checks we conducted we could not find who the writer is and who is his elderly “Moreinu HaRav” author of the novellae, and it is
possible that the writing has never been printed – from the content of the words it is obvious that presented is a remnant of an important interpretation on the Ramban by one of the last Sephradis of the 16th century].
Missing pages at the beginning. 25-43, [1], 25-26, 1, 10-168 leaves (originally part 1 Mada-Kedusha: 43, [1], 25-26, 1, 10-389, [1] leaves). 38 cm. Fair-poor condition, wear and tears, spotting and worm damages. Glosses are damaged and lacking at the margins. Old binding, not ancient.
This edition, a competing copy to the Bragadin edition printed in the same year in Venice (see items 263, 333). Marco Antonio Justinian, who founded his printing press for Hebrew books five years earlier, in 1545, copied glosses by the Mahara”m of Padua printed by Bragadin. Mahara”m Padua – author of the glosses – turned to Polish sages and to his cousin Haram”a, and they prohibited the purchase of Justinian’s edition. This dispute between the two Christian printers led finally to the decree of burning books in Italy in 1553. See attached material.
Several glosses in Yemenite handwriting. In chapter 6 of Hilchot Berachot (pages 65/2-66/2 long glosses (more than 1000 words) in ancient oriental handwriting [typical of 16/17th century handwriting] where the copier writes the interpretations of "Moreinu Zekeini the Rabbi" chapter 6 of Hilchot Berachot [rules of Netilat Yadayim and Se'uda]. Written within the words: "…but the rabbi believes like the geniuses…and I have already extended about it in a response to a question. But as to Tevilat Yadayim we did not know the Rabbi's opinion, and I saw already someone who wrote that his opinion is to permit…” [In checks we conducted we could not find who the writer is and who is his elderly “Moreinu HaRav” author of the novellae, and it is
possible that the writing has never been printed – from the content of the words it is obvious that presented is a remnant of an important interpretation on the Ramban by one of the last Sephradis of the 16th century].
Missing pages at the beginning. 25-43, [1], 25-26, 1, 10-168 leaves (originally part 1 Mada-Kedusha: 43, [1], 25-26, 1, 10-389, [1] leaves). 38 cm. Fair-poor condition, wear and tears, spotting and worm damages. Glosses are damaged and lacking at the margins. Old binding, not ancient.
This edition, a competing copy to the Bragadin edition printed in the same year in Venice (see items 263, 333). Marco Antonio Justinian, who founded his printing press for Hebrew books five years earlier, in 1545, copied glosses by the Mahara”m of Padua printed by Bragadin. Mahara”m Padua – author of the glosses – turned to Polish sages and to his cousin Haram”a, and they prohibited the purchase of Justinian’s edition. This dispute between the two Christian printers led finally to the decree of burning books in Italy in 1553. See attached material.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
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Tur Orach Chaim, with Beit Yosef. Simanim 135-620. [Venice, 1550. Marco Antonio Justinian printing press. First edition of the Beit Yosef – the first printed book of the teachings of Rabbi Yosef Karo].
Hundreds of early handwritten marginalia and corrections from the time of printing, by three or four writers. The glosses are divided into three types:
1. Many glosses of corrections and additions written in very early Oriental handwriting [the content of glosses attests to the vast Torah knowledge of their writer. Many of the corrections were written after scholarly study and deep comprehension of the details of the treatises]. These glosses begin with the laws of Shabbat [beginning from Leaf 148/1], until the end of the laws of Passover. Some of the corrections and additions were later corrected in the books of the commentaries and in the new editions of Shirat Devorah and some have not been corrected until today.
2. Dozens of glosses [in Oriental Rashi script characteristic to the handwriting of Oriental sages of the 16th/17th century], with the title Bedek HaBayit/ B.H./ Bedek, which are additions found in the book Bedek HaBayit authored by Rabbi Yosef Karo as a completion to his book Beit Yosef which was first printed in 1605. These glosses have variations from the printed book and apparently they were written before the printing of Bedek HaBayit. [Some of the glosses of Bedek HaBayit have slight variations from the printed versions. Several glosses in this handwritten Bedek HaBayit have never been printed, see for example the gloss at the beginning of Siman 226 Leaf 141/1, and other glosses by that same copier: Siman 398 Leaf 265/2, Siman 481 Leaf 410/1 and at the end of Siman 587/2].
3. Several glosses [in Oriental handwriting, from a later time, c. 17th/18th century?] of scholarly corrections and additions, see for example Leaf 279/2. Moreover, there are scholarly glosses and corrections written in pencil in ancient Oriental handwriting by another Torah scholar.
Incomplete copy, only leaves 86-399 (originally: 24, 459, [1] leaves). 29 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains, worm damages. Large tears with lack to several leaves.
Some glosses are cutoff, and some glosses written on inner margins were hidden at the times the book had been rebound throughout the years. Without binding.
Hundreds of early handwritten marginalia and corrections from the time of printing, by three or four writers. The glosses are divided into three types:
1. Many glosses of corrections and additions written in very early Oriental handwriting [the content of glosses attests to the vast Torah knowledge of their writer. Many of the corrections were written after scholarly study and deep comprehension of the details of the treatises]. These glosses begin with the laws of Shabbat [beginning from Leaf 148/1], until the end of the laws of Passover. Some of the corrections and additions were later corrected in the books of the commentaries and in the new editions of Shirat Devorah and some have not been corrected until today.
2. Dozens of glosses [in Oriental Rashi script characteristic to the handwriting of Oriental sages of the 16th/17th century], with the title Bedek HaBayit/ B.H./ Bedek, which are additions found in the book Bedek HaBayit authored by Rabbi Yosef Karo as a completion to his book Beit Yosef which was first printed in 1605. These glosses have variations from the printed book and apparently they were written before the printing of Bedek HaBayit. [Some of the glosses of Bedek HaBayit have slight variations from the printed versions. Several glosses in this handwritten Bedek HaBayit have never been printed, see for example the gloss at the beginning of Siman 226 Leaf 141/1, and other glosses by that same copier: Siman 398 Leaf 265/2, Siman 481 Leaf 410/1 and at the end of Siman 587/2].
3. Several glosses [in Oriental handwriting, from a later time, c. 17th/18th century?] of scholarly corrections and additions, see for example Leaf 279/2. Moreover, there are scholarly glosses and corrections written in pencil in ancient Oriental handwriting by another Torah scholar.
Incomplete copy, only leaves 86-399 (originally: 24, 459, [1] leaves). 29 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains, worm damages. Large tears with lack to several leaves.
Some glosses are cutoff, and some glosses written on inner margins were hidden at the times the book had been rebound throughout the years. Without binding.
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![Tur Yoreh De’ah, (Simanim 197-401) with Bet Yosef, [Venice, 1550 edition / or 1564?]. An edition of the Bet Yosef printed in](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/315.jpg "Tur Yoreh De’ah - Many Important Glosses from the 16th Century in Ashk")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Tur Yoreh De’ah, (Simanim 197-401) with Bet Yosef, [Venice, 1550 edition / or 1564?]. An edition of the Bet Yosef printed in the lifetime of its author, Rabbi Yosef Karo.
Many glosses and corrections, in early Ashkenazi handwriting, from the time of printing [end of the 16th century]. From the content of the glosses, it is evident that they were written by a Torah scholar who understood the depth of the subject and who was proficient in the knowledge of manuscripts and of the circulating books in his days.
The glosses somewhat complete the Bet Yosef and quote the teachings of Rishonim: the Me'eri in his work Kiryat Sefer, a responsum by the Rambam from an Arabic manuscript, the Rashbash, Maharivel, etc. [Most of the quotes are from manuscripts since they were only first printed at a later stage]. Glosses and corrections on the Bet Yosef, some glosses were printed later [with variations] in the book Bedek HaBayit (Salonika, 1505). Some of these corrections were already inserted in the new editions and some have not been corrected until this very day.
On the first leaf is a signature in Oriental handwriting by Rabbi “Moshe Swed” –rabbi of Aleppo in the 19th century (died in 1889). One gloss is in Oriental handwriting, apparently his handwriting.
Incomplete copy: Includes only leaves 219-397 (originally: [30], 398 leaves), 31 cm. Fair-poor condition. Detached leaves, much wear, stains and mildew. Some of the glosses are cutoff (most of the glosses are intact). Not bound.
Enclosed is an article with an explanation on the content of the glosses and their importance.
Many glosses and corrections, in early Ashkenazi handwriting, from the time of printing [end of the 16th century]. From the content of the glosses, it is evident that they were written by a Torah scholar who understood the depth of the subject and who was proficient in the knowledge of manuscripts and of the circulating books in his days.
The glosses somewhat complete the Bet Yosef and quote the teachings of Rishonim: the Me'eri in his work Kiryat Sefer, a responsum by the Rambam from an Arabic manuscript, the Rashbash, Maharivel, etc. [Most of the quotes are from manuscripts since they were only first printed at a later stage]. Glosses and corrections on the Bet Yosef, some glosses were printed later [with variations] in the book Bedek HaBayit (Salonika, 1505). Some of these corrections were already inserted in the new editions and some have not been corrected until this very day.
On the first leaf is a signature in Oriental handwriting by Rabbi “Moshe Swed” –rabbi of Aleppo in the 19th century (died in 1889). One gloss is in Oriental handwriting, apparently his handwriting.
Incomplete copy: Includes only leaves 219-397 (originally: [30], 398 leaves), 31 cm. Fair-poor condition. Detached leaves, much wear, stains and mildew. Some of the glosses are cutoff (most of the glosses are intact). Not bound.
Enclosed is an article with an explanation on the content of the glosses and their importance.
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![Yad Malachi, rules of the Talmud, Jewish law and poskim, by Rabbi Malachi HaCohen. Berlin, [1852].
On the title page is a de](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/316.jpg "Yad Malachi - Berlin, 1852 – Wedding Dedication and Glosses in the Han")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Yad Malachi, rules of the Talmud, Jewish law and poskim, by Rabbi Malachi HaCohen. Berlin, [1852].
On the title page is a dedication handwritten and signed by Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer, “For the groom…Kalman of Nitra…on the day of his marriage”. Long gloss (on Leaf 6/1) and several handwritten corrections.
Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer (1820-1899) was a leading Torah scholar in his days. Student of the author of Aruch LaNer and Rabbi Isaac Braneiss of Hamburg.
From 1851-1869, he served as Rabbi of Eisenstadt and established a yeshiva, the first of its kind following the “Torah im Derech Eretz” method in which secular subjects were taught in addition to Torah studies. In 1869, he was appointed Av Beit Din of Berlin, where he established the Rabbinical Seminary
and led Orthodox Jewry in Germany.
[4], 159, [1] leaves. 22 cm. Fair condition. Stains, moisture stains and wear. Several detached leaves. Worn binding.
On the title page is a dedication handwritten and signed by Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer, “For the groom…Kalman of Nitra…on the day of his marriage”. Long gloss (on Leaf 6/1) and several handwritten corrections.
Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer (1820-1899) was a leading Torah scholar in his days. Student of the author of Aruch LaNer and Rabbi Isaac Braneiss of Hamburg.
From 1851-1869, he served as Rabbi of Eisenstadt and established a yeshiva, the first of its kind following the “Torah im Derech Eretz” method in which secular subjects were taught in addition to Torah studies. In 1869, he was appointed Av Beit Din of Berlin, where he established the Rabbinical Seminary
and led Orthodox Jewry in Germany.
[4], 159, [1] leaves. 22 cm. Fair condition. Stains, moisture stains and wear. Several detached leaves. Worn binding.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
Mishneh LaMelech, novellae on the Rambam, by Rabbi Yehuda Rosanis. Constantinople 1731.
The first edition of Mishneh LaMelech printed as a separate book (before it was printed in the Rambam editions). The book was edited by his disciple Rabbi Ya'akov Culi author of the "Yalkut Me'Am Loez", who was a Dayan in the Bet Din of Rabbi Yehuda Rosanis. He also added his own comments and additions.
Signature on title page: "Avraham Moron" [a scholar from Turkey in the 19th century, signed as a member of the Bet Din in Güzelhisar on a responsum in the Nediv Lev responsa, Even HaEzer Siman 12]. Several glosses in Oriental writing, slightly cut.
[3], 2-27, 80, 112, 46, 89 leaves. 30 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear, worm damages, several leaves with major worm damages, including damage to the text. Partially detached pamphlets. Worn cover.
The first edition of Mishneh LaMelech printed as a separate book (before it was printed in the Rambam editions). The book was edited by his disciple Rabbi Ya'akov Culi author of the "Yalkut Me'Am Loez", who was a Dayan in the Bet Din of Rabbi Yehuda Rosanis. He also added his own comments and additions.
Signature on title page: "Avraham Moron" [a scholar from Turkey in the 19th century, signed as a member of the Bet Din in Güzelhisar on a responsum in the Nediv Lev responsa, Even HaEzer Siman 12]. Several glosses in Oriental writing, slightly cut.
[3], 2-27, 80, 112, 46, 89 leaves. 30 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear, worm damages, several leaves with major worm damages, including damage to the text. Partially detached pamphlets. Worn cover.
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Handwritten Glosses
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
Pnei Yehoshua, Apei Zutrei – commentary on the Talmud. On Tractates Ketubot, Gittin, Kiddushin. By Rabbi Ya'akov Yoshua Av Beit Din of Metz and Lvov. Amsterdam, [1739]. First edition. First book of the author printed during his lifetime.
On the title page is a signature from 1779, of Rabbi "Yitzchak Isaac ben Rabbi…Yisrael of Geza Schorr". "Yitzchak Issac ben ---" and other signatures. On the first leaves are signatures of Rabbi "Duber – ben Rabbi". On the last leaf are ownership inscriptions, that the book belongs to Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Rabbi of Roman. Several glosses by several writers. On Leaf 45/2 is a long scholarly gloss [in a handwriting characteristic of the 18th century].
Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Schorr (c. 1630-1700), Av Beit Din of Yarychev Novyy, Galicia). Author of Minchah Chadasha (Novyy Oleksinets 1774). Son and successor of Rabbi Yisrael Schorr Av Beit Din of Yarychev Novyy, author of Einei Yisrael (c. 1710-1790).
Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Magid (died Adar 1906), magid and Av Beit Din of Roman (Wallachia), corresponded on halachic matters with Rabbi Shlomo Kluger, in the 1850s.
4; 115; 106; 81; 19 leaves (missing Leaves 20-26 at the end). 30 cm. Fair condition, wear and tears. Damages and gluing to title page and to several other leaves. Stains. Old worn binding.
On the title page is a signature from 1779, of Rabbi "Yitzchak Isaac ben Rabbi…Yisrael of Geza Schorr". "Yitzchak Issac ben ---" and other signatures. On the first leaves are signatures of Rabbi "Duber – ben Rabbi". On the last leaf are ownership inscriptions, that the book belongs to Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Rabbi of Roman. Several glosses by several writers. On Leaf 45/2 is a long scholarly gloss [in a handwriting characteristic of the 18th century].
Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Schorr (c. 1630-1700), Av Beit Din of Yarychev Novyy, Galicia). Author of Minchah Chadasha (Novyy Oleksinets 1774). Son and successor of Rabbi Yisrael Schorr Av Beit Din of Yarychev Novyy, author of Einei Yisrael (c. 1710-1790).
Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Magid (died Adar 1906), magid and Av Beit Din of Roman (Wallachia), corresponded on halachic matters with Rabbi Shlomo Kluger, in the 1850s.
4; 115; 106; 81; 19 leaves (missing Leaves 20-26 at the end). 30 cm. Fair condition, wear and tears. Damages and gluing to title page and to several other leaves. Stains. Old worn binding.
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