Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Hilchot Talmud Torah, by author of the Tanya (the Admor HaZaken Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi). third edition. [Sudilkov, 1810-c. 1820].
the year 1798 is printed on the title page, but the date is false. the approbation of Rebbe Moshe Yehuda Leib of Sasov, copied from the 1799 Lemberg edition, also carries a false date of "Sunday the 22nd of l'minyan Bnei Yisrael (Sefirat HaOmer) 1798", while n 1798 the 22nd day of Sefirat HaOmer fell on Monday, not on Sunday.
[1], 31 leaves. 16 cm. Blue paper, fair condition, worming and stains. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 177.
the year 1798 is printed on the title page, but the date is false. the approbation of Rebbe Moshe Yehuda Leib of Sasov, copied from the 1799 Lemberg edition, also carries a false date of "Sunday the 22nd of l'minyan Bnei Yisrael (Sefirat HaOmer) 1798", while n 1798 the 22nd day of Sefirat HaOmer fell on Monday, not on Sunday.
[1], 31 leaves. 16 cm. Blue paper, fair condition, worming and stains. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 177.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Manuscript, Chabbad Chassidic articles, by the first Rebbe Shnuer Zalman of Liadi "Admor HaZaken". [Russia-Poland, after 1802, apparently this notebook was written in the lifetime of the Rebbe, author of the Tanya, who died in Tevet 1812].
On Leaf 85/a is an article "from the Shabbat of Shavuot 1802" alongside a handwritten inscription from a later time "Printed in… Bamidbar" [in 1802, the festival of Shavuot fell on Motzei Shabbat Parshat Bamidbar]. Bordering some articles are notes of the places in which these articles were later printed in the published works of the Admor HaZaken: Igeret HaKodesh, Likutei Torah, Torah Or, etc. More handwritten glosses appear in the margins and between the lines.
101 leaves. 20 cm. Varying paper, white and blue. Fair condition, wear and worming, stains. Unbound.
On Leaf 85/a is an article "from the Shabbat of Shavuot 1802" alongside a handwritten inscription from a later time "Printed in… Bamidbar" [in 1802, the festival of Shavuot fell on Motzei Shabbat Parshat Bamidbar]. Bordering some articles are notes of the places in which these articles were later printed in the published works of the Admor HaZaken: Igeret HaKodesh, Likutei Torah, Torah Or, etc. More handwritten glosses appear in the margins and between the lines.
101 leaves. 20 cm. Varying paper, white and blue. Fair condition, wear and worming, stains. Unbound.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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"Lezecher Olam Yihiye Tzadik! Picture of the Rabbi, the Tzadik, Gaon Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch". Lithographic printing, N. Metz. Vilnius, 1886.
In the picture, the Rebbe is portrayed in his home, on the background of his library, dressed in white Shabbath garments. A book on his knees with his eyeglasses on it. Below the portrait appears the inscription "Lezecher Olam Yihiye Tzadik! Picture of the Rabbi, the Tzadik, Gaon Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch of blessed memory" and the inscription "Portrait of the rabbi of Lubavitch, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson" (Russian).
the portrait was created after an oil painting painted in Tzemach Tzedek's old age. In issue 96 of the periodical "Di Yidishe Heym" (p. 15), it is described: "An unknown painter, non-Jewish, wished to paint the portrait of Tzemach Tzedek, however, knowing that he will not be able to do so in the regular manner – as the Tzemach Tzedekwill not agree – he had an idea: he came on a Saturday to Tzemach Tzedek, looked at him closely until he succeeded to memorize his holy face. In order to retain the moment in his memory, the painter hurried home, with his eyes almost closed, and as soon as he arrived he took his painting tools and started to draw what he saw – on canvas. Later, when Tzemach Tzedek saw the painting, he was sorry about it since it was painted on Shabbath (the Tzemach Tzedek is portrayed in his Shabbath garments), but found "comfort" since the painter made mistakes: (a) the gentile painter painted the overcoat of the Tzemach Tzedek folded from left to right – as done by non-Jews, since Jews do the opposite, with the right side covering the left one. (b). the Tzemach Tzedek is seen holding a book. While holy books are written and read from right to left, and this is the way they are opened – from right, the gentile painter drew the book like the books of gentiles – opened and read from left to right".
this painting was used as a source for numerous prints. this lithograph is the first print known to have been created after the painting. In later prints the plate of the print was reversed so as to portray the book as being opened from right to left and the right lapel covering the left one.
Leaf 43 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks and stains. Tears and open tears, professionally restored. Remnants of an ink stamp.
Literature: Shalom Dover Levine, MiBaeit HaGenazim, Brooklyn, 2010, pp.257-262.
In the picture, the Rebbe is portrayed in his home, on the background of his library, dressed in white Shabbath garments. A book on his knees with his eyeglasses on it. Below the portrait appears the inscription "Lezecher Olam Yihiye Tzadik! Picture of the Rabbi, the Tzadik, Gaon Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch of blessed memory" and the inscription "Portrait of the rabbi of Lubavitch, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson" (Russian).
the portrait was created after an oil painting painted in Tzemach Tzedek's old age. In issue 96 of the periodical "Di Yidishe Heym" (p. 15), it is described: "An unknown painter, non-Jewish, wished to paint the portrait of Tzemach Tzedek, however, knowing that he will not be able to do so in the regular manner – as the Tzemach Tzedekwill not agree – he had an idea: he came on a Saturday to Tzemach Tzedek, looked at him closely until he succeeded to memorize his holy face. In order to retain the moment in his memory, the painter hurried home, with his eyes almost closed, and as soon as he arrived he took his painting tools and started to draw what he saw – on canvas. Later, when Tzemach Tzedek saw the painting, he was sorry about it since it was painted on Shabbath (the Tzemach Tzedek is portrayed in his Shabbath garments), but found "comfort" since the painter made mistakes: (a) the gentile painter painted the overcoat of the Tzemach Tzedek folded from left to right – as done by non-Jews, since Jews do the opposite, with the right side covering the left one. (b). the Tzemach Tzedek is seen holding a book. While holy books are written and read from right to left, and this is the way they are opened – from right, the gentile painter drew the book like the books of gentiles – opened and read from left to right".
this painting was used as a source for numerous prints. this lithograph is the first print known to have been created after the painting. In later prints the plate of the print was reversed so as to portray the book as being opened from right to left and the right lapel covering the left one.
Leaf 43 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks and stains. Tears and open tears, professionally restored. Remnants of an ink stamp.
Literature: Shalom Dover Levine, MiBaeit HaGenazim, Brooklyn, 2010, pp.257-262.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $525
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Four books of Chabad Chassidism printed in Shanghai, stamps and signature of Rebbe Avraham Eiger of Lublin-Bnei Brak:
· Tzemach Tzedek – Piskei Dinim (Halachic rulings) on the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch. Printed by the "students of the Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva in Shanghai". [Shanghai, 1946]. In this edition, he writes about the words of the Vilna Gaon [on Page 138 at the end of Choshen Mishpat]: "And in my lowliness, I did not merit understanding his holy words" – In the next edition which was printed in Munich in 1949, this leaf was photocopied from a different copy in which the wording of the question on the Vilna Gaon was changed to "And this is not a response". Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner noticed this variation and corresponded about this matter with the Lubavitch Rebbe – See the Yeshurun compilation, Volume 20, pp. 790-793, Note 14].
· Torat Chaim, on the Torah. Bereshit. Published by the Kehot (Karnei Hod Torah) branch in Shanghai, with a preface by the Lubavitch Rebbe "Menachem Schneerson". Shanghai, 1946.
· Imrei Binah, on Kriyat Shema, tzitzit and tefillin, by the "Middle" Rebbe Dov Ber Schneerson, published by the Kehot branch in Shanghai, with a preface by the Lubavitch Rebbe Menachem Schneerson. Shanghai, 1946.
· Bound with: Peirush HaMilot (Glossary) – Mahadura Batra. Published by the Kehot (Karnei Hod Torah) branch in Shanghai, with a preface by the Lubavitch Rebbe Menachem Schneerson. Shanghai, 1946.
4 books in 3 volumes, varied size and condition. the volume Piskei Dinim has the signature of Rabbi "Avraham Eiger". the stamp "Avraham Eiger – Baharash, grandson of the Rebbe of Lublin" is on all the volumes.
the Lublin Rebbe Avraham Eiger (1914-2002), son of Rabbi Shlomo Elazar (son of Rebbe Alter Azriel Meir Eiger of Lublin), a humble tsaddik and Chassid, Torah scholar and exceptional genius. Studied at the Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva and during World War II, was exiled with the Amshinov Rebbe’s family to Vilna, Japan and Shanghai. there he stayed together with his companions from the Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva. After the Holocaust, in 1949, he immigrated to Eretz Israel via France. Following the counsel of prominent rebbes (Rebbe Aharon of Belz and the Rayatz of Lubavitch), and of the leading rabbis of his times (the Chazon Ish and the Tshebiner Rav), he succeeded his forefathers as Rebbe of Lublin in the city of Bnei Brak. He studied Torah with great diligence and prayed with much devotion and went to great lengths in his pursuit of charitable acts for the community and for individuals. His son-in-law is the Amshinov Rebbe of Jerusalem.
· Tzemach Tzedek – Piskei Dinim (Halachic rulings) on the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch. Printed by the "students of the Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva in Shanghai". [Shanghai, 1946]. In this edition, he writes about the words of the Vilna Gaon [on Page 138 at the end of Choshen Mishpat]: "And in my lowliness, I did not merit understanding his holy words" – In the next edition which was printed in Munich in 1949, this leaf was photocopied from a different copy in which the wording of the question on the Vilna Gaon was changed to "And this is not a response". Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner noticed this variation and corresponded about this matter with the Lubavitch Rebbe – See the Yeshurun compilation, Volume 20, pp. 790-793, Note 14].
· Torat Chaim, on the Torah. Bereshit. Published by the Kehot (Karnei Hod Torah) branch in Shanghai, with a preface by the Lubavitch Rebbe "Menachem Schneerson". Shanghai, 1946.
· Imrei Binah, on Kriyat Shema, tzitzit and tefillin, by the "Middle" Rebbe Dov Ber Schneerson, published by the Kehot branch in Shanghai, with a preface by the Lubavitch Rebbe Menachem Schneerson. Shanghai, 1946.
· Bound with: Peirush HaMilot (Glossary) – Mahadura Batra. Published by the Kehot (Karnei Hod Torah) branch in Shanghai, with a preface by the Lubavitch Rebbe Menachem Schneerson. Shanghai, 1946.
4 books in 3 volumes, varied size and condition. the volume Piskei Dinim has the signature of Rabbi "Avraham Eiger". the stamp "Avraham Eiger – Baharash, grandson of the Rebbe of Lublin" is on all the volumes.
the Lublin Rebbe Avraham Eiger (1914-2002), son of Rabbi Shlomo Elazar (son of Rebbe Alter Azriel Meir Eiger of Lublin), a humble tsaddik and Chassid, Torah scholar and exceptional genius. Studied at the Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva and during World War II, was exiled with the Amshinov Rebbe’s family to Vilna, Japan and Shanghai. there he stayed together with his companions from the Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva. After the Holocaust, in 1949, he immigrated to Eretz Israel via France. Following the counsel of prominent rebbes (Rebbe Aharon of Belz and the Rayatz of Lubavitch), and of the leading rabbis of his times (the Chazon Ish and the Tshebiner Rav), he succeeded his forefathers as Rebbe of Lublin in the city of Bnei Brak. He studied Torah with great diligence and prayed with much devotion and went to great lengths in his pursuit of charitable acts for the community and for individuals. His son-in-law is the Amshinov Rebbe of Jerusalem.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $650
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A letter by Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn of Lubavitch-Chabad (the Rayatz) to Shanghai refugees who settled in Eretz Israel. Brooklyn, 1949. the Rebbe's own signature with the addition of the words "[and he blesses them] with all material and spiritual good".
One year before his death, the Rayatz started to sign the letter "Yud" of his second name (Yitzchak) in Ashuri (square) script, an amazing hint to his subsequent passing on the 10th of Shevat (expounded at length by his son-in-law the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the gathering on Shabbat Va'eira 1951 - see enclosed material). this letter, in which his special signature with the square "Yud" can be seen, was sent a few months before his death.
21 cm. Good condition, folding marks.
One year before his death, the Rayatz started to sign the letter "Yud" of his second name (Yitzchak) in Ashuri (square) script, an amazing hint to his subsequent passing on the 10th of Shevat (expounded at length by his son-in-law the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the gathering on Shabbat Va'eira 1951 - see enclosed material). this letter, in which his special signature with the square "Yud" can be seen, was sent a few months before his death.
21 cm. Good condition, folding marks.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Letter signed by the Rebbe Rayatz [Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson] of Lubavitch. Brooklyn, 1948.
Typewritten on official stationery, with his signature, blessing a woman with easy labor and health for her and her entire family.
21 cm. Fair condition, stains, folding marks, wear and creases.
Typewritten on official stationery, with his signature, blessing a woman with easy labor and health for her and her entire family.
21 cm. Fair condition, stains, folding marks, wear and creases.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Long Yiddish letter, handwritten and signed by Rebbetzin Nechama Dinah Schneerson, wife of Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson of Lubavitch-Chabad (the Rayatz). Druskininkai (Lithuania), Tamuz 1932.
Sent to her friend "Rebbetzin… Musha", a letter of thanks in response to the letter of good wishes Rebbetzin Schneerson received upon the occasion of the marriage of her youngest daughter [Rebbetzin Shayne, who married Menachem Mendel Horenstein in Sivan 1932]. Rebbetzin Dina blesses her friend that she should also see nachat from her daughter, and writes about the Horenstein family. Rebbetzin Nechama Dinah (1882-1971), wife of Rebbe Rayatz, daughter of Rabbi Avraham Schneerson, son of the Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. In the summer of 1927, at the time her husband was imprisoned, she directed the fight for his release and rescue in spite of the serious danger involved in these activities under the communist rule.
2 leaves, 22 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, wear and folding marks.
Sent to her friend "Rebbetzin… Musha", a letter of thanks in response to the letter of good wishes Rebbetzin Schneerson received upon the occasion of the marriage of her youngest daughter [Rebbetzin Shayne, who married Menachem Mendel Horenstein in Sivan 1932]. Rebbetzin Dina blesses her friend that she should also see nachat from her daughter, and writes about the Horenstein family. Rebbetzin Nechama Dinah (1882-1971), wife of Rebbe Rayatz, daughter of Rabbi Avraham Schneerson, son of the Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. In the summer of 1927, at the time her husband was imprisoned, she directed the fight for his release and rescue in spite of the serious danger involved in these activities under the communist rule.
2 leaves, 22 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, wear and folding marks.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Lithograph letter by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn – the Rayatz of Lubavitch, on the marriage of his daughter Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka with Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn – the Chabad Rebbe. Warsaw, Kislev 1928.
Lithograph printing of a handwritten letter, with a copy of the Rebbe’s signature. “In memory of the wedding day of my daughter the laudable bride Ms. Chaya Mushka with the bridegroom Rabbi Menachem Mendel…”. A “gift” originally accompanied this letter – a facsimile of a letter in the handwriting of the Rebbe Ba’al HaTanya, and in this letter the Rebbe, the Rayatz explains the historic context of the letter – the dispute between the Chassidim and the Mitnagdim in Vilna.
Printed leaflet (lithograph), [2] pages (without the facsimile leaf enclosed with the letter). 15 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, wear and tiny tears.
Lithograph printing of a handwritten letter, with a copy of the Rebbe’s signature. “In memory of the wedding day of my daughter the laudable bride Ms. Chaya Mushka with the bridegroom Rabbi Menachem Mendel…”. A “gift” originally accompanied this letter – a facsimile of a letter in the handwriting of the Rebbe Ba’al HaTanya, and in this letter the Rebbe, the Rayatz explains the historic context of the letter – the dispute between the Chassidim and the Mitnagdim in Vilna.
Printed leaflet (lithograph), [2] pages (without the facsimile leaf enclosed with the letter). 15 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, wear and tiny tears.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Telegram by Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson of Lubavitch-Chabad (the Rayatz), to the Chassid Rabbi Shlomo Felmer of Chicago, who fell ill. New York-Chicago, 1930.
Telegram worded in Hebrew in Latin letters: "Do as the doctors instruct and G-d shall send you a complete recovery, Rebbe Schneerson".
Leaf, 20X16 cm. Fair condition. Stains, folding marks and wear.
Telegram worded in Hebrew in Latin letters: "Do as the doctors instruct and G-d shall send you a complete recovery, Rebbe Schneerson".
Leaf, 20X16 cm. Fair condition. Stains, folding marks and wear.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Letter by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch Chabad. Brooklyn (New York), Erev Pesach 1949.
Typewritten letter, on official stationery of the Machne Israel organization. With good wishes for Passover. the Rebbe added two handwritten lines of blessings, with his signature, at the end.
On the margins, the Rebbe adds a long handwritten addition (14 lines) on kabbalist matters [this addition was printed in Likutei Sichot, Part 15, p. 475].
Letter, 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks.
Typewritten letter, on official stationery of the Machne Israel organization. With good wishes for Passover. the Rebbe added two handwritten lines of blessings, with his signature, at the end.
On the margins, the Rebbe adds a long handwritten addition (14 lines) on kabbalist matters [this addition was printed in Likutei Sichot, Part 15, p. 475].
Letter, 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Letter by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch-Chabad. Brooklyn (New York), Elul 1988.
Condolence letter. Typewritten, with the Rebbe's signature.
21 cm. Very good condition. Folding marks. Enclosed: the envelope in which the letter was sent.
Condolence letter. Typewritten, with the Rebbe's signature.
21 cm. Very good condition. Folding marks. Enclosed: the envelope in which the letter was sent.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Four letters by the Lubavitch Rebbe, one with his signature and with corrections in his handwriting [Tishrei 1966], and three on the Rebbe's official stationery, signed by his personal secretary, who signed "in the name of the Rebbe" [1957, 1958, 1984].
4 letters, varied size, overall good condition.
4 letters, varied size, overall good condition.
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