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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Zohar on the Torah, by the Tanna Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Part 1, Bereshit. Jerusalem, [1844]. Part 2, Shemot. Jerusalem, [1845]. Parts 3-4, Vayikra, Bamidbar-Devarim. Jerusalem, (1846). Five title pages. Illustration of the Western Wall and Jerusalem upon four title pages.
Three volumes with signatures and ownership inscriptions of Rabbi Mordechai Magid ben Rabbi Avraham, and of his son Rabbi Aryeh Zvi ben Rabbi Mordechai.
3 volumes, complete set – [6], 252, 2-19 leaves; 279 leaves; 115; [1], 117-318 leaves. Approximately 20 cm. High-quality paper. Overall good condition, worm damage and wear (restored) to several leaves, wear damages to margins of last leaves of Volume 3. Renewed bindings, with parts of the original leather bindings, with embossed adornments.
S. HaLevi, no. 22, 27, 35. Printed on the title page of Part 3 is a gematriya of the year 1844, but on the colophon, in the "Proofreader's apology" at the end of the book, the gematriya matches the year 1846.
Three volumes with signatures and ownership inscriptions of Rabbi Mordechai Magid ben Rabbi Avraham, and of his son Rabbi Aryeh Zvi ben Rabbi Mordechai.
3 volumes, complete set – [6], 252, 2-19 leaves; 279 leaves; 115; [1], 117-318 leaves. Approximately 20 cm. High-quality paper. Overall good condition, worm damage and wear (restored) to several leaves, wear damages to margins of last leaves of Volume 3. Renewed bindings, with parts of the original leather bindings, with embossed adornments.
S. HaLevi, no. 22, 27, 35. Printed on the title page of Part 3 is a gematriya of the year 1844, but on the colophon, in the "Proofreader's apology" at the end of the book, the gematriya matches the year 1846.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Sold for: $313
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Tikunei Zohar, with glosses and commentaries. Jerusalem, 1844. Printing press of Masat Moshe and Yehudit, printed by Israel ben Avraham [Back].
Two title pages. The second title page includes details, with a wood-engraving illustration of Jerusalem in the center. A prayer by Rabbi Shalom Sharabi was added at the end.
[3], 164, [1] leaf. 20.5 cm. Good condition, high-quality paper, stains, worm marks. Original semi-leather cover, with damages.
One of the first books printed in Jerusalem. S. HaLevi, No. 26.
Two title pages. The second title page includes details, with a wood-engraving illustration of Jerusalem in the center. A prayer by Rabbi Shalom Sharabi was added at the end.
[3], 164, [1] leaf. 20.5 cm. Good condition, high-quality paper, stains, worm marks. Original semi-leather cover, with damages.
One of the first books printed in Jerusalem. S. HaLevi, No. 26.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Seder Idra Zuta, for Lel Hoshana Raba and for Lel Lag Ba'Omer Hillula of Rashbi. Jerusalem, [1885].
Miniature edition.
On Leaves [2-3] is an approbation (Empfehlung) in German by Jerusalem rabbis Rabbi Refael Meir Panigel and Rabbi Ya'akov Shaul Elyashar, to Rabbi Yitzchak Badahav who printed the book.
[3], 2-104 leaves. 7 cm. Very-good condition. The title page is pasted to the empty page on the back of leaf [2]. Gilt edges. Elaborate leather binding adorned with gold embossments, very-good condition.
S. HaLevi, no. 491.
Miniature edition.
On Leaves [2-3] is an approbation (Empfehlung) in German by Jerusalem rabbis Rabbi Refael Meir Panigel and Rabbi Ya'akov Shaul Elyashar, to Rabbi Yitzchak Badahav who printed the book.
[3], 2-104 leaves. 7 cm. Very-good condition. The title page is pasted to the empty page on the back of leaf [2]. Gilt edges. Elaborate leather binding adorned with gold embossments, very-good condition.
S. HaLevi, no. 491.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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A collection of rare books and pamphlets concerning the shemita year.
For a complete list, please see the Hebrew description.
5 pamphlets. Varied size and condition. 4 of the items include bindings.
For a complete list, please see the Hebrew description.
5 pamphlets. Varied size and condition. 4 of the items include bindings.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Varied collection of Eretz-Israeli books, including books of institutes and polemic books, 1883-1920.
For a complete list, please see the Hebrew description.
13 books and booklets in 9 volumes. Varied size and condition.
For a complete list, please see the Hebrew description.
13 books and booklets in 9 volumes. Varied size and condition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $625
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• Society for Extending the Settlement of Knesset Yisrael", printed booklet, membership certificate with the regulations of the society "Established to build housing with convenient payments". Jerusalem, 1891. Two copies, one completed by hand for the member "R' Eliyahu Honig", and the second for the member "R' Yeshaya ben Rabbi Yeshaya of Mezritch". At the end of the notebooks are signatures of the gaba'im Rabbi Yosef Rivlin and Rabbi Nissim Elyashar.
• "Copy of the large notebook, of Linat Tzedek and Bikur Cholim", a printed booklet, regulations of the society established "by the Chassidim of the Beit Midrash Ohel Yitzchak affiliated with Kollel Ungarin". Jerusalem, [1897]. Two copies. At the end of one copy are signatures and stamps of the society members.
• Regulations of the committee of the Jerusalem Ashkenazi community. Ha'Ivri printing press, [Jerusalem, 1920s?]. (Unopened at printing). Not recorded in the Bibliography Institute.
5 printed notebooks, varied size and condition.
• "Copy of the large notebook, of Linat Tzedek and Bikur Cholim", a printed booklet, regulations of the society established "by the Chassidim of the Beit Midrash Ohel Yitzchak affiliated with Kollel Ungarin". Jerusalem, [1897]. Two copies. At the end of one copy are signatures and stamps of the society members.
• Regulations of the committee of the Jerusalem Ashkenazi community. Ha'Ivri printing press, [Jerusalem, 1920s?]. (Unopened at printing). Not recorded in the Bibliography Institute.
5 printed notebooks, varied size and condition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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The Sha'arei Chesed society for construction of houses in Jerusalem. Printed booklet, with the society's objectives and regulations. Jerusalem, 1909. [Levy&Partners printing press].
This booklet was published in honor of the construction of the Sha'arei Chesed neighborhood that same year. A printed "membership certificate" of the member R. Mordechai Tzvebner filled in by hand appears on the last leaf, after a list of the objectives and regulations of the society. The certificate is signed by the Gabai and managers of the society including leading Jerusalem rabbis: the signature of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld, signatures of Rabbi Eliyahu Romm, Rabbi Aryeh Leib Bahararad, Rabbi Avraham Aharon HaLevi Prague, Rabbi Yechiel Michel Tikochinsky, etc.
On the following leaves are [5] handwritten pages with signatures of rabbis and Gaba'im (those mentioned above and more), promissory notes and agreements concerning a plot in the neighborhood, transferring ownership from Rabbi M. Tzvebner to Rabbi Meir Adler and from the orphans of R. Meir Adler to the ownership of a third party (from 1909-1922).
3-12, [1] (missing title page) + [5] handwritten pages. 21 cm. Good condition, stains and wear. Worn detached cardboard binding.
This booklet was published in honor of the construction of the Sha'arei Chesed neighborhood that same year. A printed "membership certificate" of the member R. Mordechai Tzvebner filled in by hand appears on the last leaf, after a list of the objectives and regulations of the society. The certificate is signed by the Gabai and managers of the society including leading Jerusalem rabbis: the signature of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld, signatures of Rabbi Eliyahu Romm, Rabbi Aryeh Leib Bahararad, Rabbi Avraham Aharon HaLevi Prague, Rabbi Yechiel Michel Tikochinsky, etc.
On the following leaves are [5] handwritten pages with signatures of rabbis and Gaba'im (those mentioned above and more), promissory notes and agreements concerning a plot in the neighborhood, transferring ownership from Rabbi M. Tzvebner to Rabbi Meir Adler and from the orphans of R. Meir Adler to the ownership of a third party (from 1909-1922).
3-12, [1] (missing title page) + [5] handwritten pages. 21 cm. Good condition, stains and wear. Worn detached cardboard binding.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Shivrei Luchot composition, by Rabbi Menachem Azarya (the Rama) of Pano. With: the ruling "Yemin Hashem Romema" by the Rama of Pano, and homiletic by Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz. Safed, 1864. First edition.
Shivrei Luchot is the tenth composition of the Rama's work “Asara Ma'amarot” [in the book “Asara Ma'amarot” (Venice 1597) only three compositions were printed. Other compositions were printed separately at various times]. This composition was first printed from "a very old manuscript" owned by Rabbi Shmuel Heller Rabbi of Safed who published the book.
An introduction by Rabbi Shmuel Heller appears before the ruling “Yemin Hashem Romema”. On the last page: “From the manuscript of the Maharchu [Rabbi Chaim Vital]… and this is what it says: I found a manuscript by my Teacher [Rabbi Yitchak Luria]…”.
On the title page are signatures: “Ezra Yosef Abadi called Shayo” Rabbi Ezra Yosef Abadi Shayo (1870-1939), a leading dayan and rabbi in Aleppo (Halab). On his tombstone is the inscription: “All his days he studied Torah and produced novellae on the Talmud and Poskim according to Pardess (Pshat, Drash, Remez and Sod) with deep wisdom and straight logic, he studied and taught…many disciples who later became Torah authorities and dayanim…”
[1], 21 leaves. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, pencil inscriptions. Damages to binding.
Shivrei Luchot is the tenth composition of the Rama's work “Asara Ma'amarot” [in the book “Asara Ma'amarot” (Venice 1597) only three compositions were printed. Other compositions were printed separately at various times]. This composition was first printed from "a very old manuscript" owned by Rabbi Shmuel Heller Rabbi of Safed who published the book.
An introduction by Rabbi Shmuel Heller appears before the ruling “Yemin Hashem Romema”. On the last page: “From the manuscript of the Maharchu [Rabbi Chaim Vital]… and this is what it says: I found a manuscript by my Teacher [Rabbi Yitchak Luria]…”.
On the title page are signatures: “Ezra Yosef Abadi called Shayo” Rabbi Ezra Yosef Abadi Shayo (1870-1939), a leading dayan and rabbi in Aleppo (Halab). On his tombstone is the inscription: “All his days he studied Torah and produced novellae on the Talmud and Poskim according to Pardess (Pshat, Drash, Remez and Sod) with deep wisdom and straight logic, he studied and taught…many disciples who later became Torah authorities and dayanim…”
[1], 21 leaves. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, pencil inscriptions. Damages to binding.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $1,500
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Vayikra, Third of the Five Books of the Torah, with Haftarot, Rashi commentary, Ba'al HaTurim and Siftei Chachamim, and with the Chida's commentary “Nachal Kedumim” on the Torah and “Nachal Sorek” on the haftarot. Safed, [1833]. Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Back of Berdychiv.
Some of the words on the title page are printed in red ink. This copy is missing "Shir HaShirim".
This is the second or third book printed by Rabbi Yisrael Back in Safed. The other volumes of this chumash are unknown, and possibly only the volume of Vayikra was printed. Simultaneously, Back printed another edition without the Chida's commentary. [About this edition see: M. Benayahu, ”Bet Defuso shel R. Yisrael Back Be'Tzfat”, Areshet, Vol. 4, pages 277-278; see also: Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Yisrael, Jerusalem 1985, page 30, no. 58, for details on another edition printed in Safed at the same time].
Signature on the title page: “Ezra Davich HaCohen…” [The Davich family, descending from the lineage of Cohanim in Aleppo, included numerous great Torah scholars, rabbis and teachers].
125 leaves (instead of 137 leaves, without “Shir HaShirim”). 20 cm. Good condition. Stains, worm damage. Ink writing around the book’s title and place of printing. New binding.
Some of the words on the title page are printed in red ink. This copy is missing "Shir HaShirim".
This is the second or third book printed by Rabbi Yisrael Back in Safed. The other volumes of this chumash are unknown, and possibly only the volume of Vayikra was printed. Simultaneously, Back printed another edition without the Chida's commentary. [About this edition see: M. Benayahu, ”Bet Defuso shel R. Yisrael Back Be'Tzfat”, Areshet, Vol. 4, pages 277-278; see also: Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Yisrael, Jerusalem 1985, page 30, no. 58, for details on another edition printed in Safed at the same time].
Signature on the title page: “Ezra Davich HaCohen…” [The Davich family, descending from the lineage of Cohanim in Aleppo, included numerous great Torah scholars, rabbis and teachers].
125 leaves (instead of 137 leaves, without “Shir HaShirim”). 20 cm. Good condition. Stains, worm damage. Ink writing around the book’s title and place of printing. New binding.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Sefer HaZohar, Parts 3-4. Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. Slavita, [1827]. Printed by Rabbi Shmuel Avraham Shapira.
On the leaf preceding the title page of both volumes are stamps of Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahane of Spinka of Jerusalem and signatures in the handwriting of "Yosef Meir ben Mirel Ga'ala of Spinka".
Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahane (1909-1978), son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Kahane Av Beit Din of Spinka and son-in-law of Rebbe Yitzchak Teitelbaum of Husakov.
Served as Rebbe in the city of Ungvar. In 1936, he was appointed Rabbi and head of the Seredneye Yeshiva. In 1941, he ascended to Eretz Israel and opened the Imrei Yosef Yeshiva in which he established his court. People swarmed to his “tish” and to the sermons which he delivered at various places throughout Israel.
2 volumes, 115, [1] leaves; 117-309 leaves. (The title page of Part 4 was erroneously bound at the end of Vol. 1). 21 cm. Blue paper, good condition. Few worm damages to inner margins of last leaves. Semi-leather old bindings, early 20th century Jerusalem style.
On the leaf preceding the title page of both volumes are stamps of Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahane of Spinka of Jerusalem and signatures in the handwriting of "Yosef Meir ben Mirel Ga'ala of Spinka".
Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahane (1909-1978), son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Kahane Av Beit Din of Spinka and son-in-law of Rebbe Yitzchak Teitelbaum of Husakov.
Served as Rebbe in the city of Ungvar. In 1936, he was appointed Rabbi and head of the Seredneye Yeshiva. In 1941, he ascended to Eretz Israel and opened the Imrei Yosef Yeshiva in which he established his court. People swarmed to his “tish” and to the sermons which he delivered at various places throughout Israel.
2 volumes, 115, [1] leaves; 117-309 leaves. (The title page of Part 4 was erroneously bound at the end of Vol. 1). 21 cm. Blue paper, good condition. Few worm damages to inner margins of last leaves. Semi-leather old bindings, early 20th century Jerusalem style.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,500
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Reshit Chochma, by the Chassid, the Kabbalist Rabbi Eliyahu di Vidash. Slavita, 1792.
Approbations by Korets rabbis, dated the 3rd of Nissan 1792: Rabbi Yehuda Leib HaCohen, Rabbi Pinchas ben Rabbi Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Kolky and Rabbi Yehuda Leib ben R' Yosef Segal, Av Beit Din of Szydłów, who praise the philanthropist Rabbi Yissachar Ber Sefal of the Korets community, who initiated the printing of the book in the Slavita printing press [which was established in Slavita in 1791 by Rabbi Moshe Shapira, son of Rebbe Pinchas of Korets.
Ancient owner's signature: "Nissan ben Meir Eliezer G--- of Lubartów".
308 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear, minor damages to title page and to several leaves. Ancient leather binding, worn, damaged spine.
Approbations by Korets rabbis, dated the 3rd of Nissan 1792: Rabbi Yehuda Leib HaCohen, Rabbi Pinchas ben Rabbi Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Kolky and Rabbi Yehuda Leib ben R' Yosef Segal, Av Beit Din of Szydłów, who praise the philanthropist Rabbi Yissachar Ber Sefal of the Korets community, who initiated the printing of the book in the Slavita printing press [which was established in Slavita in 1791 by Rabbi Moshe Shapira, son of Rebbe Pinchas of Korets.
Ancient owner's signature: "Nissan ben Meir Eliezer G--- of Lubartów".
308 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear, minor damages to title page and to several leaves. Ancient leather binding, worn, damaged spine.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Five Books of the Torah, with the commentary of Or HaChaim, Rabbi Chaim ben Attar. Slavita, [1824-1832]. Printed by Rabbi Shmuel Avraham Shapira son of the Rabbi of Slavita.
Chassidic communities were accustomed to studying the commentary of the Or HaChaim HaKadosh every Shabbat eve. The Chida writes in his book Shem HaGedolim (Ma'arechet HaSefarim, Aleph (54); "…And we have heard that now in Poland, it is greatly esteemed and has been printed twice more. This has been aroused by the Rabbi, the Holy Chassid, Rabbi Yisrael Ba'al Shem Tov…". The name of the author is mentioned on the title pages of these Chumashim printed by the son and grandson of Rabbi Pinchas of Koritz: “Light of Torah, live man of many deeds, light of the Seven Days (of Creation), his praise fills the earth, the Honorable Rabbi Chaim ben Attar…”.
5 volumes, complete set. Volumes Bereshit, Shemot and Devarim of the 1824 edition and Vayikra-Bamidbar of the 1832 edition. Volume Bereshit is 24 cm. Volume Shemot is 25.5 cm and Volumes Vayikra-Devarim are 26 cm. Varied condition. Volumes Bereshit and Shemot are in fair condition, worm damages and stains. Volumes Vayikra-Devarim are in overall good condition. New bindings [Volumes 2-5 have identical attractive bindings].
Chassidic communities were accustomed to studying the commentary of the Or HaChaim HaKadosh every Shabbat eve. The Chida writes in his book Shem HaGedolim (Ma'arechet HaSefarim, Aleph (54); "…And we have heard that now in Poland, it is greatly esteemed and has been printed twice more. This has been aroused by the Rabbi, the Holy Chassid, Rabbi Yisrael Ba'al Shem Tov…". The name of the author is mentioned on the title pages of these Chumashim printed by the son and grandson of Rabbi Pinchas of Koritz: “Light of Torah, live man of many deeds, light of the Seven Days (of Creation), his praise fills the earth, the Honorable Rabbi Chaim ben Attar…”.
5 volumes, complete set. Volumes Bereshit, Shemot and Devarim of the 1824 edition and Vayikra-Bamidbar of the 1832 edition. Volume Bereshit is 24 cm. Volume Shemot is 25.5 cm and Volumes Vayikra-Devarim are 26 cm. Varied condition. Volumes Bereshit and Shemot are in fair condition, worm damages and stains. Volumes Vayikra-Devarim are in overall good condition. New bindings [Volumes 2-5 have identical attractive bindings].
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