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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Mishneh LaMelech, novellae on the Rambam, by Rabbi Yehuda Rosanis. Constantinople 1731.
the first edition of Mishneh LaMelech printed on its own (before it was included in the Rambam editions). the book was edited by his disciple Rabbi Ya'akov Culi author of the "Yalkut Me'Am Loez", who was Dayan in the Bet Din of Rabbi Yehuda Rosanis who added his own comments and additions.
[3], 2-27, 80, 112, 46, 89 leaves. 30.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Some dark-colored leaves. Minor tears and slightly detached leaves at beginning of book. Damages and tear to title page without damage to text.
the first edition of Mishneh LaMelech printed on its own (before it was included in the Rambam editions). the book was edited by his disciple Rabbi Ya'akov Culi author of the "Yalkut Me'Am Loez", who was Dayan in the Bet Din of Rabbi Yehuda Rosanis who added his own comments and additions.
[3], 2-27, 80, 112, 46, 89 leaves. 30.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Some dark-colored leaves. Minor tears and slightly detached leaves at beginning of book. Damages and tear to title page without damage to text.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Pri To'ar on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, by Rabbi Chaim ben Atar, author of Or HaChaim. Zolkva, 1810. Second edition. Rubinstein printing. By "the partners, the famous great Rabbi Avigdor Horwitz Av Beit din of Kamenka…Rabbi Efraim Zalman of Brod".
"Composed by the famous pious…Rabbi Chaim Ibn Atar". this second edition was printed without the Pri Chadash composition which was printed in the first edition [Perot Ginosar – Amsterdam, 1742].
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of Rabbi "Binyamin Eliyahu HaCohen". On endpapers are various inscriptions: inscription of a birth from 1836, and an interesting inscription of medical expenses.
[1], 116 leaves. 37 cm. Good condition. Torn and damaged binding.
Part of the title page is printed in red ink.
"Composed by the famous pious…Rabbi Chaim Ibn Atar". this second edition was printed without the Pri Chadash composition which was printed in the first edition [Perot Ginosar – Amsterdam, 1742].
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of Rabbi "Binyamin Eliyahu HaCohen". On endpapers are various inscriptions: inscription of a birth from 1836, and an interesting inscription of medical expenses.
[1], 116 leaves. 37 cm. Good condition. Torn and damaged binding.
Part of the title page is printed in red ink.
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![Ketzot HaChoshen, on Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat. Part 1. By Rabbi Aryeh Leib HaCohen Heller. Lemberg, [1788] first editio](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/131.jpg "Ketzot HaChoshen – First Edition – Copy of the Grandson of the Author")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,063
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Ketzot HaChoshen, on Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat. Part 1. By Rabbi Aryeh Leib HaCohen Heller. Lemberg, [1788] first edition. With "Kuntress HaSefekot, authored by my brother, Rabbi Yehuda HaCohen (author of Terumat HaKeri).
Ketzot HaChoshen is one of the most basic books of Torah scholarly study and for over 200 years is considered the key guide for yeshiva Torah in-depth study all over the world.
On the title page are ownership inscriptions: "R' Asher Mordechai HaCohen Heller – Torah scholar in his times…”.
Rabbi Asher Mordechai Heller ben Rabbi David HaCohen, grandson of the author, published the book Avnei Milu’im written by his grandfather author of Ketzot HaChoshen in 1816. In the introduction Rabbi Heller writes that he is a close disciple of his grandfather and studied Torah from him for 20 years. Rabbi Asher Mordechai also arranged the index of the book Shev Shematta, published in the lifetime of his grandfather the author in 1804.
[2], 129; 15 leaves. 36.5 cm. High-quality paper, fair condition, worm damages to text. Stains. Non-contemporary binding.
Ketzot HaChoshen is one of the most basic books of Torah scholarly study and for over 200 years is considered the key guide for yeshiva Torah in-depth study all over the world.
On the title page are ownership inscriptions: "R' Asher Mordechai HaCohen Heller – Torah scholar in his times…”.
Rabbi Asher Mordechai Heller ben Rabbi David HaCohen, grandson of the author, published the book Avnei Milu’im written by his grandfather author of Ketzot HaChoshen in 1816. In the introduction Rabbi Heller writes that he is a close disciple of his grandfather and studied Torah from him for 20 years. Rabbi Asher Mordechai also arranged the index of the book Shev Shematta, published in the lifetime of his grandfather the author in 1804.
[2], 129; 15 leaves. 36.5 cm. High-quality paper, fair condition, worm damages to text. Stains. Non-contemporary binding.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Nachalat Tzvi, by Rabbi Tzvi Guttmacher. Lvov, 1873. First edition. Includes four compositions: Nachalat Zvi on Yevamot Tractate and Ken Meforeshet on Kinin Tractate, by Rabbi Tzvi Guttmacher; Tzofnat Pa’ane’ach and Shalom BePamalia Shel Mala, by his father, Rabbi Eliyahu Guttmacher of Graditz.
the Torah scholar and tsaddik Rabbi Eliyahu Guttmacher Av Beit Din of Graditz (1796-1875), disciple of Rabbi Akiva Eiger was famous as a holy Kabbalist and miracle-worker and he published the compositions of his son, Rabbi Tzvi, who died in his father's lifetime. In the introduction to Ken Meforeshet, Rabbi Eliyahu writes: “If in need of G-d's salvation… learn a Mishnah with the Rav and Tosfot Yom Tov and the commentary of my son and then pray in your own words… and specify your request that it should be answered…”.
28, 42 leaves. 28.5 cm. Good condition, worming on binding and first leaves. Renewed binding.
the Torah scholar and tsaddik Rabbi Eliyahu Guttmacher Av Beit Din of Graditz (1796-1875), disciple of Rabbi Akiva Eiger was famous as a holy Kabbalist and miracle-worker and he published the compositions of his son, Rabbi Tzvi, who died in his father's lifetime. In the introduction to Ken Meforeshet, Rabbi Eliyahu writes: “If in need of G-d's salvation… learn a Mishnah with the Rav and Tosfot Yom Tov and the commentary of my son and then pray in your own words… and specify your request that it should be answered…”.
28, 42 leaves. 28.5 cm. Good condition, worming on binding and first leaves. Renewed binding.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $250
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Two books written by the famous Rabbi Meir Leibush Malbim:
· Artzot HaChaim, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, by Rabbi Meir Leibush Malbim, Part 1, Simanim 1-24. [Breslau, 1837]. First edition.
the Malbim's first book that made him world-famous and merited an enthusiastic approbation from the Chatam Sofer who writes that his words are "based on cognitive thinking and are close to the Torah's truth". this book that ends with the laws of tzizit, is quoted dozens of times in the Mishna Brura and in books of halachic rulings.
Bound with: Chamudei Daniel, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah. Vilna, 1877. [4], 119, [2] leaves; 40 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good to good-fair condition, wear and stains. Few worm holes. Ownership signatures and stamps of “Rabbi Chaim Uri Lifshitz” of New York. Semi-leather binding from Jerusalem, with embossment of the shape of “the place of our Mikdash in Jerusalem” and of the Western Wall.
· Eretz Chemda, five [“Pardess” – pshat, remez, drush and sod]. Homiletics on the Five Books of the Torah, homiletics and explanations of Agaddot Chazal and novellae on Chapter 4 of Hilchot Deot LaRamban. By Rabbi Meir Leibush Malbim. Warsaw, 1881. First edition. 114; 84; 79; 55; 52-64; 182, [4] pages. 22 cm. Good condition. Wear. Signature and stamps of Rebbe “Avraham ben R’ Yisrael Karpo” of Jerusalem. Semi-leather binding, worn.
· Artzot HaChaim, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, by Rabbi Meir Leibush Malbim, Part 1, Simanim 1-24. [Breslau, 1837]. First edition.
the Malbim's first book that made him world-famous and merited an enthusiastic approbation from the Chatam Sofer who writes that his words are "based on cognitive thinking and are close to the Torah's truth". this book that ends with the laws of tzizit, is quoted dozens of times in the Mishna Brura and in books of halachic rulings.
Bound with: Chamudei Daniel, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah. Vilna, 1877. [4], 119, [2] leaves; 40 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good to good-fair condition, wear and stains. Few worm holes. Ownership signatures and stamps of “Rabbi Chaim Uri Lifshitz” of New York. Semi-leather binding from Jerusalem, with embossment of the shape of “the place of our Mikdash in Jerusalem” and of the Western Wall.
· Eretz Chemda, five [“Pardess” – pshat, remez, drush and sod]. Homiletics on the Five Books of the Torah, homiletics and explanations of Agaddot Chazal and novellae on Chapter 4 of Hilchot Deot LaRamban. By Rabbi Meir Leibush Malbim. Warsaw, 1881. First edition. 114; 84; 79; 55; 52-64; 182, [4] pages. 22 cm. Good condition. Wear. Signature and stamps of Rebbe “Avraham ben R’ Yisrael Karpo” of Jerusalem. Semi-leather binding, worn.
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![Mishlei, with the Vilna Gaon's commentary. [Shklow, 1798]. First edition.
the first book authored by the Vilna Gaon to be pri](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/134.jpg "Mishlei with Commentary by the Vilna Gaon – First Edition, Shklow, 179")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Mishlei, with the Vilna Gaon's commentary. [Shklow, 1798]. First edition.
the first book authored by the Vilna Gaon to be printed. this was explicitly requested by the Gaon. Printed several months after the death of the Vilna Gaon on Succot 1797.
Ancient ownership signature, of Rabbi "Mordechai ben R' Aryeh of Eshishuk (Eišiškės)". [Rabbi Mordechai ben R' Aryeh of Eshishuk was a close friend of the Chafetz Chaim. In Sivan 1972, at the time the Chafetz Chaim finished writing his book Chafetz Chaim, he traveled to Smorgon (Smarhon') to the home of Rabbi Mordechai's father-in-law Rabbi Chaim Ores, and for three months they jointly completed the book and arranged and prepared it for printing. Rabbi Mordechai died young and his friend the Chafetz Chaim mourned him for a long time. See enclosed material].
[the two first leaves of title page, approbations and introduction are missing in print and replaced with an ancient handwritten copy, in square handwriting and Rashi script in handsome calligraphic writing]. 3-62, 1-15, [1] leaves. 22.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, worming, wear and stains. Detached leaves and torn binding.
Including the additional leaf of “Chart of mistakes” and omissions.
the first book authored by the Vilna Gaon to be printed. this was explicitly requested by the Gaon. Printed several months after the death of the Vilna Gaon on Succot 1797.
Ancient ownership signature, of Rabbi "Mordechai ben R' Aryeh of Eshishuk (Eišiškės)". [Rabbi Mordechai ben R' Aryeh of Eshishuk was a close friend of the Chafetz Chaim. In Sivan 1972, at the time the Chafetz Chaim finished writing his book Chafetz Chaim, he traveled to Smorgon (Smarhon') to the home of Rabbi Mordechai's father-in-law Rabbi Chaim Ores, and for three months they jointly completed the book and arranged and prepared it for printing. Rabbi Mordechai died young and his friend the Chafetz Chaim mourned him for a long time. See enclosed material].
[the two first leaves of title page, approbations and introduction are missing in print and replaced with an ancient handwritten copy, in square handwriting and Rashi script in handsome calligraphic writing]. 3-62, 1-15, [1] leaves. 22.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, worming, wear and stains. Detached leaves and torn binding.
Including the additional leaf of “Chart of mistakes” and omissions.
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Basic Books - Shulchan Aruch, Halacha, Musar and Commentaries on the Bible
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
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Meshech Chochma on the Torah. By Rabbi Meir Simcha Cohen of Dvinsk. Riga, 1927. Printed by Eli Levine. "Brought to print and published under the supervision of …. R' Menachem Mendel Duber Ga'avad of Riga". First edition of the book printed by the Rabbi of Riga who was given the manuscript for printing from the author before he died in Riga on Shabbat the 4th of Elul 1926.
the author, Rabbi Meir Simcha HaCohen of Dvinsk (1843-1926), an exceptional Torah scholar and tsaddik was one of the most eminent leaders of Eastern European Jewry before the Holocaust. He served 40 years as Rabbi of Dvinsk (Denenburg, Latvia), together with Rabbi Yosef Ruzhin, the Rogochover (who served as rabbi of the Chassidic sector of the city). During his period, he began printing his monumental work the Or Sameach on the Rambam. three volumes were published in his days and the last volume was printed in Riga by Rabbi Menachem Mendel, Av Beit Din of Riga, who also edited and published Rabbi Meir Simcha’s work Meshech Chochma on the Torah. this book became popular throughout the entire Jewish diaspora and eventually grew into one of the most important commentaries on the Torah. In his well-known commentary on the end of Parshat Bechukotai, the author of the Meshech Chochmah foresees the impending destruction of European Jewry.
434 pages. 25 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Old binding, damaged.
the author, Rabbi Meir Simcha HaCohen of Dvinsk (1843-1926), an exceptional Torah scholar and tsaddik was one of the most eminent leaders of Eastern European Jewry before the Holocaust. He served 40 years as Rabbi of Dvinsk (Denenburg, Latvia), together with Rabbi Yosef Ruzhin, the Rogochover (who served as rabbi of the Chassidic sector of the city). During his period, he began printing his monumental work the Or Sameach on the Rambam. three volumes were published in his days and the last volume was printed in Riga by Rabbi Menachem Mendel, Av Beit Din of Riga, who also edited and published Rabbi Meir Simcha’s work Meshech Chochma on the Torah. this book became popular throughout the entire Jewish diaspora and eventually grew into one of the most important commentaries on the Torah. In his well-known commentary on the end of Parshat Bechukotai, the author of the Meshech Chochmah foresees the impending destruction of European Jewry.
434 pages. 25 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Old binding, damaged.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Full set of the Tur, with Bayit Chadash. Choshen Mishpat also includes Beit Yisrael (Prisha V'Drisha). Frankfurt am Main, 1712-1715. First edition of Prisha V'Drisha on Choshen Mishpat. Approbation by Rabbi Shmuel Shatin – the Maharshashach.
Signatures in the Oriental handwriting of Rabbi "Se'adya HaLevi" [perhaps, Rabbi Se'adya HaLevi Mirkado of Izmir, author of Neve Tzedek, printed in Salonika, 1840], of Rabbi "Chaim Mordechai HaCohen" and self-dedications.
the complete five parts – in four volumes, bound in ancient elaborate bindings, with gilt embossments, floral drawings and colored end-papers. Fair condition, some volumes with worming and tears. Worming and damages to bindings.
Signatures in the Oriental handwriting of Rabbi "Se'adya HaLevi" [perhaps, Rabbi Se'adya HaLevi Mirkado of Izmir, author of Neve Tzedek, printed in Salonika, 1840], of Rabbi "Chaim Mordechai HaCohen" and self-dedications.
the complete five parts – in four volumes, bound in ancient elaborate bindings, with gilt embossments, floral drawings and colored end-papers. Fair condition, some volumes with worming and tears. Worming and damages to bindings.
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![Shulchan Aruch, with glosses of the Rama, three parts – Yoreh Deah, Even HaEzer and Choshen Mishpat. [Hanau], 1627-1628. Prin](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/137.jpg "Shulchan Aruch – Hanau, 1627-1628")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Shulchan Aruch, with glosses of the Rama, three parts – Yoreh Deah, Even HaEzer and Choshen Mishpat. [Hanau], 1627-1628. Printed by Hans Jakob Hene.
the three parts are bound in one volume, with a separate title page for each part. Small format edition, as written on the title pages: "In a small volume to be carried on their person to study at any time and in any place where they rest or travel". Added to this edition are sources for the glosses of the Rama which were printed for the first time in the 1607 Cracow edition.
Missing leaves in Yoreh Deah and Choshen Mishpat. Yoreh Deah: [1], 1, 3-114 (missing leaf 2). Even HaEzer; 64 leaves. Choshen Mishpat: 125 leaves (originally: 136 leaves; missing leaves 126-136). 16 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear, worming, several detached leaves. Worn, damaged binding. Library stamps.
the three parts are bound in one volume, with a separate title page for each part. Small format edition, as written on the title pages: "In a small volume to be carried on their person to study at any time and in any place where they rest or travel". Added to this edition are sources for the glosses of the Rama which were printed for the first time in the 1607 Cracow edition.
Missing leaves in Yoreh Deah and Choshen Mishpat. Yoreh Deah: [1], 1, 3-114 (missing leaf 2). Even HaEzer; 64 leaves. Choshen Mishpat: 125 leaves (originally: 136 leaves; missing leaves 126-136). 16 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear, worming, several detached leaves. Worn, damaged binding. Library stamps.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $475
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Various editions of the Tur and Shulchan Aruch:
· Shulchan Aruch, by Rabbi Yosef Karo. Venice, 1598. Printed by Zuan Bragadin, Zuan di Gara. Yoreh Deah, very damaged and lacking beginning. Even Ha'Ezer complete and Choshen Mishpat lacking 6 last leaves. At the end of Even Ha'Ezer is the signature "Moshe ben Rabbi Avraham ben Sa'adon".
· Tur Yoreh De'ah, with Beit Yosef. [First or second at beginning and end. Only Leaves 233-[382]. (Originally: [3], 398 leaves).
· Tur Orach Chaim, with Beit Yosef. [Venice, 1566. Printed by Zuan Griffo]. Many glosses in early Italian writing [from the time of printing, 16th/17th century], and in Oriental handwriting [17th/18th century]. Damaged, incomplete copy, with fungus damages. Only leaves 2-24, 1-289 (originally: 24, 460 leaves).
3 books. Varied size and condition.
· Shulchan Aruch, by Rabbi Yosef Karo. Venice, 1598. Printed by Zuan Bragadin, Zuan di Gara. Yoreh Deah, very damaged and lacking beginning. Even Ha'Ezer complete and Choshen Mishpat lacking 6 last leaves. At the end of Even Ha'Ezer is the signature "Moshe ben Rabbi Avraham ben Sa'adon".
· Tur Yoreh De'ah, with Beit Yosef. [First or second at beginning and end. Only Leaves 233-[382]. (Originally: [3], 398 leaves).
· Tur Orach Chaim, with Beit Yosef. [Venice, 1566. Printed by Zuan Griffo]. Many glosses in early Italian writing [from the time of printing, 16th/17th century], and in Oriental handwriting [17th/18th century]. Damaged, incomplete copy, with fungus damages. Only leaves 2-24, 1-289 (originally: 24, 460 leaves).
3 books. Varied size and condition.
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![Bible. Leiden: Ex officina Plantiniana Raphelengii, [1610].
Pocket edition. Special title page for Nevi'im Rishonim, for Nev](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/158_1.JPG "Bible – Leiden 1610")
![Bible. Leiden: Ex officina Plantiniana Raphelengii, [1610].
Pocket edition. Special title page for Nevi'im Rishonim, for Nev](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/158_2.JPG "Bible – Leiden 1610")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Bible. Leiden: Ex officina Plantiniana Raphelengii, [1610].
Pocket edition. Special title page for Nevi'im Rishonim, for Nevi'im Achronim and for Ketuvim. Without vowelazation.
2-264; 227; 238; 286 pages. Lacking: first title page and last leaf (Leaf 287) of Ketuvim (replaced with photocopy). 11 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. A few leaves are in fair condition. Tears and restored damages. New attractive leather binding.
Pocket edition. Special title page for Nevi'im Rishonim, for Nevi'im Achronim and for Ketuvim. Without vowelazation.
2-264; 227; 238; 286 pages. Lacking: first title page and last leaf (Leaf 287) of Ketuvim (replaced with photocopy). 11 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. A few leaves are in fair condition. Tears and restored damages. New attractive leather binding.
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![Tehillim. Paris, [1565]. Printed by Roberto Stephanus.
Pocket edition.
[158] leaves. 10 cm. Good condition. Stains, worming [](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/159.jpg "Miniature Tehillim – Paris, 1565")
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Tehillim. Paris, [1565]. Printed by Roberto Stephanus.
Pocket edition.
[158] leaves. 10 cm. Good condition. Stains, worming [most restored]. New leather binding.
Pocket edition.
[158] leaves. 10 cm. Good condition. Stains, worming [most restored]. New leather binding.
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