Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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• Five bills: two one-dollar bills, a five, ten and twenty dollar bills, given by the Chabad Rebbe to give to charity [the dates on which they were given are written on the bills]. – Attached is the authorization of the owner of the bills.
• A one lira coin, glued onto a paper envelope, with the inscription: "1 lira coin of the Admor, for Elka, the 15 th of Tamuz, 1976" [apparently, given by the Lubavitch Rebbe].
• A one lira coin, glued onto a paper envelope, with the inscription: "1 lira coin of the Admor, for Elka, the 15 th of Tamuz, 1976" [apparently, given by the Lubavitch Rebbe].
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Chabad – Books and Objects, Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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A letter of good wishes sent to Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson – the Lubavitch-Chabad Rebbe in honor of his 90th birthday on the 11th of Nissan 1992, with blessings for good health and for continued "lofty activities".
Typewritten, with signatures of seven rabbis and rebbes who signed their names and the name of their mothers to receive a blessing from the rebbe as one does in a kvittel. Among the signatures: Rebbe Avraham Yechiel Lemberger of Makova, Rebbe Yissachar Dov Safrin of Komarno, Rabbi Pinchas Yitzchak Biderman of Lelów-Nicholsburg, and others.
Leaf, 33 cm. Good condition, folding marks and creases.
Typewritten, with signatures of seven rabbis and rebbes who signed their names and the name of their mothers to receive a blessing from the rebbe as one does in a kvittel. Among the signatures: Rebbe Avraham Yechiel Lemberger of Makova, Rebbe Yissachar Dov Safrin of Komarno, Rabbi Pinchas Yitzchak Biderman of Lelów-Nicholsburg, and others.
Leaf, 33 cm. Good condition, folding marks and creases.
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Chabad – Books and Objects, Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $2,000
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Chabad Chassidism – large archive of letters (over 300 letters), by its Chassidic sages and rabbis, emissaries of Chabad throughout the world, institution managers and community activists.
The majority of the letters were sent to Rabbi Efraim Wolf, among the chief activists of Chabad in Eretz Israel. Many letters by Rabbi Shmaryahu Gurary (son-in-law of the Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn and brother-in-law of the last Rebbe of Lubavitch), and by sages of Chabad. Writers include: Rabbi Mordechai Mentlik, Rabbi Dover Baumgarten, Rabbi Betzalel Vilshensky, Rabbi Shneor Zalman Srevrenski, Rabbi Binyamin Eliyahu Gorodski, and more. • Includes several letters by distinguished individuals not related to Chabad Chassidism (among them two letters from Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Weiss, Av Beit Din of the Eida Hacharedit, author of Minchat Yitzchak). Includes several photocopies of letters (from the Lubavitcher Rebbe and more).
Over 300 letters. Sizes vary, overall good condition.
The majority of the letters were sent to Rabbi Efraim Wolf, among the chief activists of Chabad in Eretz Israel. Many letters by Rabbi Shmaryahu Gurary (son-in-law of the Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn and brother-in-law of the last Rebbe of Lubavitch), and by sages of Chabad. Writers include: Rabbi Mordechai Mentlik, Rabbi Dover Baumgarten, Rabbi Betzalel Vilshensky, Rabbi Shneor Zalman Srevrenski, Rabbi Binyamin Eliyahu Gorodski, and more. • Includes several letters by distinguished individuals not related to Chabad Chassidism (among them two letters from Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Weiss, Av Beit Din of the Eida Hacharedit, author of Minchat Yitzchak). Includes several photocopies of letters (from the Lubavitcher Rebbe and more).
Over 300 letters. Sizes vary, overall good condition.
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Chabad – Books and Objects, Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $4,200
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Portrait of the Chabad Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitch Rebbe. Original handmade mosaic, produced by Eilon Mosaics Creations. Israel, [2014].
A mosaic created using more than one thousand stones. Each contributes its part expressing character, color and shades in the Rebbe's depiction.
The Eilon Mosaics Creations workshop has been active for the past 60 years. During this time, it has produced unique handmade mosaics, by using a technique which reconstructs early, unique and complex art to create modern, high-quality designs. The workshop also excels in design and production of replicas of ancient mosaics found in Israel. Its works have been integrated into the Israeli presidential residence, in the Knesset, the Migdal David Museum and various synagogues in Israel and abroad.
Numbered 1/10.
100X100 cm. Framed.
A mosaic created using more than one thousand stones. Each contributes its part expressing character, color and shades in the Rebbe's depiction.
The Eilon Mosaics Creations workshop has been active for the past 60 years. During this time, it has produced unique handmade mosaics, by using a technique which reconstructs early, unique and complex art to create modern, high-quality designs. The workshop also excels in design and production of replicas of ancient mosaics found in Israel. Its works have been integrated into the Israeli presidential residence, in the Knesset, the Migdal David Museum and various synagogues in Israel and abroad.
Numbered 1/10.
100X100 cm. Framed.
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Chabad – Books and Objects, Manuscripts and 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
Opening: $6,000
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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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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $800
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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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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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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
Opening: $400
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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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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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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
Opening: $3,000
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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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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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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
Including buyer's premium
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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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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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
Including buyer's premium
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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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
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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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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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
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
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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