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![Miniature manuscript, Dinei Shechita. [Italy], 1727.
Composition on the laws of shechita and tereifot, questions and answers.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/233_1.jpg "Miniature Manuscript - The Laws of Shechita - Italy, 1727")
![Miniature manuscript, Dinei Shechita. [Italy], 1727.
Composition on the laws of shechita and tereifot, questions and answers.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/233_2.jpg "Miniature Manuscript - The Laws of Shechita - Italy, 1727")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Miniature manuscript, Dinei Shechita. [Italy], 1727.
Composition on the laws of shechita and tereifot, questions and answers. Italian semi-cursive writing, with vowels. Colophon at the end of the composition: "Concluded the laws of shechitot today on the 17th of Tamuz 1727.
Various inscriptions on the empty leaves and dedication to "The nice pleasant young man Ezra Sithon…".
[117] written pages. 11 cm. Good condition, stains, wear and several tears. Contemporary leather binding, damaged.
Composition on the laws of shechita and tereifot, questions and answers. Italian semi-cursive writing, with vowels. Colophon at the end of the composition: "Concluded the laws of shechitot today on the 17th of Tamuz 1727.
Various inscriptions on the empty leaves and dedication to "The nice pleasant young man Ezra Sithon…".
[117] written pages. 11 cm. Good condition, stains, wear and several tears. Contemporary leather binding, damaged.
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Italian Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Collection of handwritten leaves. Italy.
• Study for Shabbat evening Parashat Bo in commemoration of wonders which He has performed for my brother Rabbi Rachamim Nifi and his family who were saved from fire in 1823. • “Short song to thank G-d on eve of anniversary of my son's, Rabbi Rachamim Nifi, death”. [two-column poem, vowelized]. • Poem [4-page pamphlet], ten stanzas. Begins “Hurray hurray, song and music”. Vowelized. • “I will sing to friends, members of Shomrim Laboker… upon the founding of the society, on eve of Tuesday Rosh Chodesh Shvat 1832”. 11-stanza poem, begins “Come let’s go…”. Ornamented leaf. • Poem in honor of charity organization, begins “With a new song we will thank G-d”. “Eve of Rosh Chodesh Shvat… [1867]. 12 stanzas, vowelized. • “Pity on those who have been lost however not forgotten”, upon demise of Rabbi Yitzchak Mordechai Chai Modena, in Cheshvan 1708, and upon demise of his wife Mrs. Yudita Levi 1709. • List of names [donors?] on snippet of parchment, square writing and Italian writing. • Letter to Dr. Eliezer Levi, secretary of Montefoire, request for assistance in Jewish-Italian periodical Corriere Israelitico, which was published in Trieste. [post 1885].
8 items, varying sizes, overall condition good, stains and wear.
• Study for Shabbat evening Parashat Bo in commemoration of wonders which He has performed for my brother Rabbi Rachamim Nifi and his family who were saved from fire in 1823. • “Short song to thank G-d on eve of anniversary of my son's, Rabbi Rachamim Nifi, death”. [two-column poem, vowelized]. • Poem [4-page pamphlet], ten stanzas. Begins “Hurray hurray, song and music”. Vowelized. • “I will sing to friends, members of Shomrim Laboker… upon the founding of the society, on eve of Tuesday Rosh Chodesh Shvat 1832”. 11-stanza poem, begins “Come let’s go…”. Ornamented leaf. • Poem in honor of charity organization, begins “With a new song we will thank G-d”. “Eve of Rosh Chodesh Shvat… [1867]. 12 stanzas, vowelized. • “Pity on those who have been lost however not forgotten”, upon demise of Rabbi Yitzchak Mordechai Chai Modena, in Cheshvan 1708, and upon demise of his wife Mrs. Yudita Levi 1709. • List of names [donors?] on snippet of parchment, square writing and Italian writing. • Letter to Dr. Eliezer Levi, secretary of Montefoire, request for assistance in Jewish-Italian periodical Corriere Israelitico, which was published in Trieste. [post 1885].
8 items, varying sizes, overall condition good, stains and wear.
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Italian Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Handwritten leaves - poems by Rabbi Yosef Baki. Italy, 1635.
Three separate leaves, written on both sides in cursive Italian handwriting. • "Poem upon the joyous marriage of Yosef Trivis son of R' Yisrael… and Naomi bat R' Yitzchak Nantova in the month of Tevet 1635" (Signed at the bottom: "Yosef Baki"). • Poems on Tractate Avot on various chapters. In two places are instructions: "Before the chapter" or "After the chapter" i.e. to recite before or after studying the chapter. • Another poem, three stanzas beginning with "Who is the man who desires life" (for the chapter Kinyan HaTorah?).
All the poems are signed at the end; "Yosef Baki".
3 leaves. 6 written pages. 12 cm. Good condition. Stains, worn edges.
Three separate leaves, written on both sides in cursive Italian handwriting. • "Poem upon the joyous marriage of Yosef Trivis son of R' Yisrael… and Naomi bat R' Yitzchak Nantova in the month of Tevet 1635" (Signed at the bottom: "Yosef Baki"). • Poems on Tractate Avot on various chapters. In two places are instructions: "Before the chapter" or "After the chapter" i.e. to recite before or after studying the chapter. • Another poem, three stanzas beginning with "Who is the man who desires life" (for the chapter Kinyan HaTorah?).
All the poems are signed at the end; "Yosef Baki".
3 leaves. 6 written pages. 12 cm. Good condition. Stains, worn edges.
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Italian Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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![Manuscript, Seder Shir HaYichud, for the eve of Yom Kippur. [Italy, 19th century].
Square Italian writing, partially vowelize](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/236.jpg "Manuscript - Seder Shir HaYichud, for the Eve of Yom Kippur - Italy, 1")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Manuscript, Seder Shir HaYichud, for the eve of Yom Kippur. [Italy, 19th century].
Square Italian writing, partially vowelized. Apparently, the manuscript was not completed (several empty leaves at the end) and it contains the Shir HaYichud for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Ashkenazi communities have the custom to recite the Shir HaYichud (divided into the seven days of the week) on the eve of Yom Kippur. In this manuscript, this custom is combined with another custom – the study of Tractate Yoma on the eve of Yom Kippur. Written at the end of Sunday's Shir: "And one recites Tractate Yoma Chapter 1 followed by Yehi Ratzon etc.", and at the end of the Shir for Monday: "And one recites Tractate Yoma Chapter 2 followed by Yehi Ratzon etc.". This combination of customs and the version of the Yehi Ratzon mentioned in the manuscript, are unknown from any other source.
[18] pages. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. New binding.
Square Italian writing, partially vowelized. Apparently, the manuscript was not completed (several empty leaves at the end) and it contains the Shir HaYichud for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Ashkenazi communities have the custom to recite the Shir HaYichud (divided into the seven days of the week) on the eve of Yom Kippur. In this manuscript, this custom is combined with another custom – the study of Tractate Yoma on the eve of Yom Kippur. Written at the end of Sunday's Shir: "And one recites Tractate Yoma Chapter 1 followed by Yehi Ratzon etc.", and at the end of the Shir for Monday: "And one recites Tractate Yoma Chapter 2 followed by Yehi Ratzon etc.". This combination of customs and the version of the Yehi Ratzon mentioned in the manuscript, are unknown from any other source.
[18] pages. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. New binding.
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Italian Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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![A handwritten leaf, a riddle for a wedding celebration. [Italy, 18th/19th century].
In the center of the leaf is a riddle in](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/237.jpg "Handwritten Riddle for a Wedding Celebration - Italy, 18th/19th Centur")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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A handwritten leaf, a riddle for a wedding celebration. [Italy, 18th/19th century].
In the center of the leaf is a riddle in poetic form composed of four stanzas. Above it - "Tzurat HaChida" – illustration of a field with plantings, and "Dvar HaChida". Flanking the riddle is the riddle's solution. Square and semi-cursive Italian writing, columns marked in red ink.
Leaf, 36.5 cm. Good condition, few stains, wear and tears, folding marks and creases.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, "Chidot Tzura" illustrated riddles) were common among Italian Jews, usually written for wedding celebrations. These riddles, which were presented to amuse and challenge the participants of the joyous occasion, were hand-illustrated or printed on single leaves, all with an overall similar structure. The riddle was written in the form of a sophisticated poem, headed by “Tzurat HaChida”. Several Jewish leaders in Italy wrote such leaves of riddles, including the Ramchal and Rabbi Moshe Zakut. For additional information see: Dan Pagis, Sod Chatum – The History of the Hebrew Riddle in Italy and Holland, Jerusalem 1986 (this leaf of riddle is not recorded there).
In the center of the leaf is a riddle in poetic form composed of four stanzas. Above it - "Tzurat HaChida" – illustration of a field with plantings, and "Dvar HaChida". Flanking the riddle is the riddle's solution. Square and semi-cursive Italian writing, columns marked in red ink.
Leaf, 36.5 cm. Good condition, few stains, wear and tears, folding marks and creases.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, "Chidot Tzura" illustrated riddles) were common among Italian Jews, usually written for wedding celebrations. These riddles, which were presented to amuse and challenge the participants of the joyous occasion, were hand-illustrated or printed on single leaves, all with an overall similar structure. The riddle was written in the form of a sophisticated poem, headed by “Tzurat HaChida”. Several Jewish leaders in Italy wrote such leaves of riddles, including the Ramchal and Rabbi Moshe Zakut. For additional information see: Dan Pagis, Sod Chatum – The History of the Hebrew Riddle in Italy and Holland, Jerusalem 1986 (this leaf of riddle is not recorded there).
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Italian Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Sold for: $375
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Manuscript, Yemin Yisrael, Laws of Shechita, the covering of blood and Bedika. By the scholar Rabbi Yisrael of Malvano of Torino. The date written at the end of the author's introduction is 1770. A full composition (including title page and introduction) in handsome square writing. [Italy, after 1770].
The author, Rabbi Yisrael Malvano from the city of Torino, in which he served as an expert Shochet and Bodek. This work has not yet been printed but it has several copies in known libraries throughout the world. [Another known manuscript by the same author of Torah novellae and homilies named Bnei Yisrael was written in 1796-1797 at the time he served as a teacher in the city of Carmagnola].
41 leaves. 19.5 cm. Thick Italian paper. Fair-poor paper. Fungus damage and stains. Several damaged and restored leaves. The title page is very damaged and stained. Unbound, detached leaves.
The author, Rabbi Yisrael Malvano from the city of Torino, in which he served as an expert Shochet and Bodek. This work has not yet been printed but it has several copies in known libraries throughout the world. [Another known manuscript by the same author of Torah novellae and homilies named Bnei Yisrael was written in 1796-1797 at the time he served as a teacher in the city of Carmagnola].
41 leaves. 19.5 cm. Thick Italian paper. Fair-poor paper. Fungus damage and stains. Several damaged and restored leaves. The title page is very damaged and stained. Unbound, detached leaves.
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Italian Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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Lot 239 Manuscript , Essay on Resurrection of the Dead by Rambam - Rome - Vatican City, 19th Century
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Manuscript, Essay on resurrection of the dead by the Rambam, with translation of Rabbi Shmuel Ibn Tavon. [Rome (Vatican City?), c. 1835].
Oriental writing, colophon at the end of the manuscript: “I, servant of G-d and His Messiah, have copied this lovely book in honor of the virtue of the wholesome complete and wise Torah scholar, who possesses tremendously extensive knowledge of books in library of the Vatican, wise instructor in the institute of the acclaimed city of Rome… and I, the servant, will merit to copy additional books… servant of G-d… Sebastiano Tzulari of the city of Babylon, and abovementioned wise man Don Andre Moltza”.
Sebastiano Tzulari, Babylonian Jewish apostate, whose original name was Rachamim Chizkiah Mizrahi. Several manuscripts which he copied between the years 1834-1836 exist in the Vatican library in Rome.
[1], 18, [1] leaf (first and last leaves blank). 30.5 cm. Overall good condition. Paper damaged by ink in several places.
Oriental writing, colophon at the end of the manuscript: “I, servant of G-d and His Messiah, have copied this lovely book in honor of the virtue of the wholesome complete and wise Torah scholar, who possesses tremendously extensive knowledge of books in library of the Vatican, wise instructor in the institute of the acclaimed city of Rome… and I, the servant, will merit to copy additional books… servant of G-d… Sebastiano Tzulari of the city of Babylon, and abovementioned wise man Don Andre Moltza”.
Sebastiano Tzulari, Babylonian Jewish apostate, whose original name was Rachamim Chizkiah Mizrahi. Several manuscripts which he copied between the years 1834-1836 exist in the Vatican library in Rome.
[1], 18, [1] leaf (first and last leaves blank). 30.5 cm. Overall good condition. Paper damaged by ink in several places.
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Italian Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $500
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Letter handwritten and signed (in Oriental calligraphy) by Rabbi Refael Oved Ibn Tzur. Fez, 1761.
The letter was sent on behalf of the Fez Bet Din to the "scholars and leaders of the holy community" of Debdou (Morocco), about soliciting testimony on matters of marital and household affairs from a woman from Fez who lives with her husband in Debdou.
Rabbi Refael Oved Ibn Tzur (1706-1769), son of the Ya’avetz – Rabbi Ya’akov Ibn Tzur, Av Bet Din of Fez. In 1740, his father appointed him Rabbi and Torah authority in the city of Fez. He served as Head of the Bet Din with the Dayanim Rabbi Eliyahu HaTzorfati and Rabbi Shaul Ibn Denan. This letter portrays his authority in managing the legal matters of the Fez Bet Din.
Double leaf, approximately 20 cm. Fair condition, wear and tears, a tear in the center of the leaf, without damage to the text.
The letter was sent on behalf of the Fez Bet Din to the "scholars and leaders of the holy community" of Debdou (Morocco), about soliciting testimony on matters of marital and household affairs from a woman from Fez who lives with her husband in Debdou.
Rabbi Refael Oved Ibn Tzur (1706-1769), son of the Ya’avetz – Rabbi Ya’akov Ibn Tzur, Av Bet Din of Fez. In 1740, his father appointed him Rabbi and Torah authority in the city of Fez. He served as Head of the Bet Din with the Dayanim Rabbi Eliyahu HaTzorfati and Rabbi Shaul Ibn Denan. This letter portrays his authority in managing the legal matters of the Fez Bet Din.
Double leaf, approximately 20 cm. Fair condition, wear and tears, a tear in the center of the leaf, without damage to the text.
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North Africa, Morocco and Tunisia – Manuscripts, Letters and Single Leaves
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Notebook of Shtarot regarding affairs such as the lease of stores, houses and courtyards, to benefit the "city's needy". Fez (Morocco), 1880-1881. Each leaf is a Shtar, wth dates and Rabbinic signatures.
Curly calligraphic signatures of the Dayanim and Torah scholars of Fez: Rabbi Yitzchak Ibn Naim, Rabbi Eliyahu Monsonigo, Rabbi Shem Tov Ibn Atar, Rabbi Yehuda Lachsalasi, Rabbi Yemin Biton, Rabbi Aharon Ibn Siso, Rabbi Eliyahu Atiye, Rabbi Shaul Siriro, Rabbi Maimon Batan, Rabbi Eliyahu HaCohen, Rabbi Ya'akov Calfon, Rabbi Moshe Azawi, Rabbi Yissachar Ibn Sa'adon, Rabbi Mordechai Abitbul, Rabbi Yosef HaLevi Ibn Yuli, Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Simchon, Rabbi Shimon Asulin, Rabbi Ya'akov Ibn Shitrit, Rabbi Refael Harush, Rabbi Machluf Moyal, and others.
[97] leaves. 18 cm. Leaves in different states: some are in poor condition, most of them are in fair condition. Coarse tears, stains, moisture traces and wear. Separate leaves. Not bound.
Curly calligraphic signatures of the Dayanim and Torah scholars of Fez: Rabbi Yitzchak Ibn Naim, Rabbi Eliyahu Monsonigo, Rabbi Shem Tov Ibn Atar, Rabbi Yehuda Lachsalasi, Rabbi Yemin Biton, Rabbi Aharon Ibn Siso, Rabbi Eliyahu Atiye, Rabbi Shaul Siriro, Rabbi Maimon Batan, Rabbi Eliyahu HaCohen, Rabbi Ya'akov Calfon, Rabbi Moshe Azawi, Rabbi Yissachar Ibn Sa'adon, Rabbi Mordechai Abitbul, Rabbi Yosef HaLevi Ibn Yuli, Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Simchon, Rabbi Shimon Asulin, Rabbi Ya'akov Ibn Shitrit, Rabbi Refael Harush, Rabbi Machluf Moyal, and others.
[97] leaves. 18 cm. Leaves in different states: some are in poor condition, most of them are in fair condition. Coarse tears, stains, moisture traces and wear. Separate leaves. Not bound.
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North Africa, Morocco and Tunisia – Manuscripts, Letters and Single Leaves
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Collection of Beit Din rulings and shtarot, with rabbis' signatures (Oriental-calligraphic signatures). Morroco, 19 th century:
• Ruling concerning rental fees, signed by Rabbi Reuven [A]Lmaliach and Rabbi Shlomo Nahon. Tituan, 1847.
• Shtar of receipt of money from Rabbi Shlomo HaCohen Sekly, by the Tiberias emissary Rabbi Menashe Arazi HaCohen. Debdou (city of Cohanim), Nissan 1864.
• Shtar of rights of harvesting an olive orchard and fields. Signed by Rabbi Yosef ben Aharon Ben-Chamu and Rabbi Moshe ben Yehuda HaCohen Sekly. [Debdou], Cheshvan 1866. Another shtar from the month of Sivan 1868 signed by Rabbi Moshe ben Yehuda HaCohen Sekly and Rabbi Moshe ben Yitzchak Cohen Sekly.
• Shtar concerning redeeming debts. Signed by Rabbi "Yitzchak ---" and Rabbi Moshe ben Shlomo Chazan. Marrakesh, Cheshvan 1892.
• Shtar concerning financial debts. Signed by Rabbi Aharon ben Abu and Rabbi Ya'akov Tzavan. Marrakesh, 1919.
5 shtarot, varied size and condition.
• Ruling concerning rental fees, signed by Rabbi Reuven [A]Lmaliach and Rabbi Shlomo Nahon. Tituan, 1847.
• Shtar of receipt of money from Rabbi Shlomo HaCohen Sekly, by the Tiberias emissary Rabbi Menashe Arazi HaCohen. Debdou (city of Cohanim), Nissan 1864.
• Shtar of rights of harvesting an olive orchard and fields. Signed by Rabbi Yosef ben Aharon Ben-Chamu and Rabbi Moshe ben Yehuda HaCohen Sekly. [Debdou], Cheshvan 1866. Another shtar from the month of Sivan 1868 signed by Rabbi Moshe ben Yehuda HaCohen Sekly and Rabbi Moshe ben Yitzchak Cohen Sekly.
• Shtar concerning redeeming debts. Signed by Rabbi "Yitzchak ---" and Rabbi Moshe ben Shlomo Chazan. Marrakesh, Cheshvan 1892.
• Shtar concerning financial debts. Signed by Rabbi Aharon ben Abu and Rabbi Ya'akov Tzavan. Marrakesh, 1919.
5 shtarot, varied size and condition.
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North Africa, Morocco and Tunisia – Manuscripts, Letters and Single Leaves
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Manuscript of novellae, homiletics and compilations, on the Talmud and on the Torah and Tehillim, [Morocco, beginning of 20th century].
On Leaf [2] and on Leaf [8] the author writes ideas in the name of his older brother the Maharam. On the last leaf is an owner's signature in Latin letters: Yitzchak Abuchatzira, Erfoud.
Approximately 36 written pages, (many empty pages). 20 cm. Brittle paper, good-fair condition, wear and tear. New binding.
On Leaf [2] and on Leaf [8] the author writes ideas in the name of his older brother the Maharam. On the last leaf is an owner's signature in Latin letters: Yitzchak Abuchatzira, Erfoud.
Approximately 36 written pages, (many empty pages). 20 cm. Brittle paper, good-fair condition, wear and tear. New binding.
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North Africa, Morocco and Tunisia – Manuscripts, Letters and Single Leaves
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $400
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Babylonian Talmud, Tractates Me'ila, Kinyan, Tamid, Midot, Kritut, Temura and Erchin. Amsterdam, 1647. Printed by Emanuel Benbenishti.
Three signatures in Oriental handwriting appear on the title page of Tractate Kritut: "Purchased by Nehorai ben Yitzchak Jermon". Signatures of his son Rabbi "Pinchas Jermon". Short and long handwritten glosses. Various inscriptions on the binding leaves.
Rabbi Nehorai Jermon (died on Passover eve, 16th of Nissan 1783), a leading Tunisian sage of his times, disciple of Rabbi Yitzchak Lombrozo, author of "Zera Yitzchak". The Chida writes of him in his book "Shem Gedolim": "He was an outstanding wise elderly sage, a rabbi in Tunis who wrote many novellae. All his dear possessions including his writings were plundered, thereafter he rewrote his novellae and named the book "Yeter HaBaz" printed here in Livorno". Rabbi Chaim Falagi quotes him in his book Einei Kol Chai and writes about his writings "This is Torah Lishma… for its words are true".
Rabbi Nehorai Jermon's remaining novellae are very important since most of his manuscripts were plundered during the Great War in 1756 when Algerian Rebel Tribes attacked the city of Tunis, as he laments in his introduction to his book Yeter HaBaz (Livorno 1787) named after the looting and plundering of his lost writings, expressing his deep pain.
2, 37-72, [1], 74-100, [1] 101-133, 4-32 leaves (missing title page of Tractate Me’ila, last leaf of Tractate Temura and 3 first leaves and 2 last leave of Tractate Erchin, total of 7 leaves is missing). Approximately 26 cm. Fair-poor condition, detached and worn leaves, with tears and missing parts. Stains and worm damages. Worn damaged cover.
Three signatures in Oriental handwriting appear on the title page of Tractate Kritut: "Purchased by Nehorai ben Yitzchak Jermon". Signatures of his son Rabbi "Pinchas Jermon". Short and long handwritten glosses. Various inscriptions on the binding leaves.
Rabbi Nehorai Jermon (died on Passover eve, 16th of Nissan 1783), a leading Tunisian sage of his times, disciple of Rabbi Yitzchak Lombrozo, author of "Zera Yitzchak". The Chida writes of him in his book "Shem Gedolim": "He was an outstanding wise elderly sage, a rabbi in Tunis who wrote many novellae. All his dear possessions including his writings were plundered, thereafter he rewrote his novellae and named the book "Yeter HaBaz" printed here in Livorno". Rabbi Chaim Falagi quotes him in his book Einei Kol Chai and writes about his writings "This is Torah Lishma… for its words are true".
Rabbi Nehorai Jermon's remaining novellae are very important since most of his manuscripts were plundered during the Great War in 1756 when Algerian Rebel Tribes attacked the city of Tunis, as he laments in his introduction to his book Yeter HaBaz (Livorno 1787) named after the looting and plundering of his lost writings, expressing his deep pain.
2, 37-72, [1], 74-100, [1] 101-133, 4-32 leaves (missing title page of Tractate Me’ila, last leaf of Tractate Temura and 3 first leaves and 2 last leave of Tractate Erchin, total of 7 leaves is missing). Approximately 26 cm. Fair-poor condition, detached and worn leaves, with tears and missing parts. Stains and worm damages. Worn damaged cover.
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