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
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Toldot Yitzchak, commentary on the Torah, by Rabbi Yitzchak ben R' Yosef Karo. [Constantinople, 1518]. Anonymous printer. First edition.
Incomplete copy. Contains several leaves of Parshat Bereshit, leaves from the end of Vayikra, and Bamidbar-Devarim.
the book was printed and sold in separate pamphlets. See: Avraham Ya'ari, the Hebrew Printing Press in Constantinople, Jerusalem 1967, p. 77, no. 59.
On the last page are the parting words of "Shlomo ben… R' Mazal Tov". Colophon: "the task was concluded…on Wednesday the 18th of Elul 1518… in Constantinople…".
the author, Rabbi Yitzchak Karo expelled from Spain and Portugal was the uncle of Rabbi Yosef Karo, author of the Shulchan Aruch, who consulted his uncle on halachic matters. Rabbi Yitzchak Karo lectured in Turkish communities and traveled to Eretz Israel in 1518 (the same year he printed this book). Whether he reached his destination or was delayed in Damascus until his death is still unresolved.
[39] leaves (of the original 101 leaves). 24 cm. Fair condition. Worming, stains and wear. Unbound.
Incomplete copy. Contains several leaves of Parshat Bereshit, leaves from the end of Vayikra, and Bamidbar-Devarim.
the book was printed and sold in separate pamphlets. See: Avraham Ya'ari, the Hebrew Printing Press in Constantinople, Jerusalem 1967, p. 77, no. 59.
On the last page are the parting words of "Shlomo ben… R' Mazal Tov". Colophon: "the task was concluded…on Wednesday the 18th of Elul 1518… in Constantinople…".
the author, Rabbi Yitzchak Karo expelled from Spain and Portugal was the uncle of Rabbi Yosef Karo, author of the Shulchan Aruch, who consulted his uncle on halachic matters. Rabbi Yitzchak Karo lectured in Turkish communities and traveled to Eretz Israel in 1518 (the same year he printed this book). Whether he reached his destination or was delayed in Damascus until his death is still unresolved.
[39] leaves (of the original 101 leaves). 24 cm. Fair condition. Worming, stains and wear. Unbound.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $700
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Kol Bo, laws and customs. [Constantinople, 1519]. Printed without title page. Unknown printer.
Ancient [cutoff] glosses in Sephardi writing on several pages.
Incompleteg copy. Originally 164 leaves. this copy has 144 leaves. Lacking 20 leaves (Leaves 1-8, 139, 142-144, 150, 153, 158-159, 161-163). Leaf 20 is bound before the last leaf. Leaf 104 is bound between Leaves 88 and 89. 28 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Damages, primarily to margins (with damages to text), professionally restored (with paper replacements). Attractive ancient leather binding, with damages.
Ancient [cutoff] glosses in Sephardi writing on several pages.
Incompleteg copy. Originally 164 leaves. this copy has 144 leaves. Lacking 20 leaves (Leaves 1-8, 139, 142-144, 150, 153, 158-159, 161-163). Leaf 20 is bound before the last leaf. Leaf 104 is bound between Leaves 88 and 89. 28 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Damages, primarily to margins (with damages to text), professionally restored (with paper replacements). Attractive ancient leather binding, with damages.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $9,000
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Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Ta'anit, with Rambam's commentary on the Mishnah and Rabbeinu Asher. [Venice, 1521]. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. First edition.
A volume of the first edition of the Talmud printed by the renowned printer Daniel Bomberg in Venice. Bomberg’s edition was the first printed edition of the complete Babylonian Talmud. this well-known edition (the Venice Printing) became the common basis for all subsequent editions of the Talmud. It introduced the “tzurat hadaf” (the layout of the page), and the pagination still in use today.
Without title page. 2-37 leaves. 35 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear. Several worm holes (with minor damages to letters). Restored damages, tear to first leaf with light damage to several letters. Title page replaced by photocopy. New binding.
A volume of the first edition of the Talmud printed by the renowned printer Daniel Bomberg in Venice. Bomberg’s edition was the first printed edition of the complete Babylonian Talmud. this well-known edition (the Venice Printing) became the common basis for all subsequent editions of the Talmud. It introduced the “tzurat hadaf” (the layout of the page), and the pagination still in use today.
Without title page. 2-37 leaves. 35 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear. Several worm holes (with minor damages to letters). Restored damages, tear to first leaf with light damage to several letters. Title page replaced by photocopy. New binding.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $2,000
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Opus toti christianae reipublicae maxime utile, de arcanis catholicae ueritatis, contra obstinatissimam Iudaeorum nostrae tempestatis perfidiam: ex Talmud, aliisque hebraicis libris nuper excerptum [about the secrets of Christianity opposing the obstinacy and lack of faith of the Jews of our times, according to the Talmud and other books], by Pietro Galatino, Ortana (Italy), 1518. Printed by Gershom Soncino.
Latin with many Hebrew quotes from the Scriptures and the Talmud. At the beginning of each chapter is a wood-cut illustrated frame [this frame was also used for the title pages of the Hebrew books printed by Gershom Soncino, e.g. the Kol Bo, Rimini 1515-1516].
First edition of a Latin anti-Jewish work, written by the Italian Friar Minor and philosopher Pietro Colonna Galatino (Petrus Galatinus). Hebrew poems praising the book, written by Jewish apostates, appear on the title page and the following page.
Gershom Soncino, one of the leading Hebrew printers in Italy, who wandered with his printing tools throughout various Italian cities, printed three books in Ortona, one of them in Hebrew. this is the first book he printed in Ortona and it is unclear why he agreed to print this anti-Jewish book (he probably knew its content). Possibly, he was forced to print it by the Christian Inquisition or compelled to do so for some unknown reason.
CCCXI, [1] leaves. 29 cm. Varied condition, most leaves in good-fair condition, the title page, the following leaf and several of the last leaves are torn, with open tears (restored with paper). Stains, dampness traces and wear. Ancient parchment binding, with minor damages.
Latin with many Hebrew quotes from the Scriptures and the Talmud. At the beginning of each chapter is a wood-cut illustrated frame [this frame was also used for the title pages of the Hebrew books printed by Gershom Soncino, e.g. the Kol Bo, Rimini 1515-1516].
First edition of a Latin anti-Jewish work, written by the Italian Friar Minor and philosopher Pietro Colonna Galatino (Petrus Galatinus). Hebrew poems praising the book, written by Jewish apostates, appear on the title page and the following page.
Gershom Soncino, one of the leading Hebrew printers in Italy, who wandered with his printing tools throughout various Italian cities, printed three books in Ortona, one of them in Hebrew. this is the first book he printed in Ortona and it is unclear why he agreed to print this anti-Jewish book (he probably knew its content). Possibly, he was forced to print it by the Christian Inquisition or compelled to do so for some unknown reason.
CCCXI, [1] leaves. 29 cm. Varied condition, most leaves in good-fair condition, the title page, the following leaf and several of the last leaves are torn, with open tears (restored with paper). Stains, dampness traces and wear. Ancient parchment binding, with minor damages.
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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $400
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Aruch HaShorashot, Hebrew-Latin lexicon, by Sebastian Munster. Basel, 1523. Latin and Hebrew.
[48], 525 pages (missing [2] pages at end; replaced with a photocopy). 16.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Binding with leather spine.
[48], 525 pages (missing [2] pages at end; replaced with a photocopy). 16.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Binding with leather spine.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $500
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Mivchar HaPeninim, wise sayings “of sages and proverbs of the philosophers”, attributed to Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Gabirol [some attribute the book to Rabbi Yedayah Hapenini Habadrashi]. Venice 1546. Printed by Cornelio Edelkind.
On the title page are inscriptions in Italian writing [by two writers, one lists names of books: "All these books are good to study"].
40 leaves. 18 cm. Good condition, stains. New leather binding.
On the title page are inscriptions in Italian writing [by two writers, one lists names of books: "All these books are good to study"].
40 leaves. 18 cm. Good condition, stains. New leather binding.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $400
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Two books printed in Cremona, bound together:
· Ru'ach Chen, dealing with philosophical wisdom, attributed to Rabbi Yehuda ibn Tibon. Cremona, 1566. Printed by Vincenzo Conti.
Ru'ach Chen is also attributed to other sages: Rabbi Antoly ben Rabbi Yosef; Rabbi Shmuel ibn Tibon; Rabbi Zerachya HaLevi Kazani.
· Milot HaHigayon of the Rambam, with two commentaries. Cremona, 1566. Printed by Vincenzo Conti.
2 books bound together. Ru'ach Chen: 20 leaves. Milot HaHigayon: 20 leaves (missing [1] last leaf – apparently leaf of index). 19 cm. Good condition, stains, dampness traces. Several restored tears to leaf corners. Handwritten inscriptions and stamp. Damages to binding.
· Ru'ach Chen, dealing with philosophical wisdom, attributed to Rabbi Yehuda ibn Tibon. Cremona, 1566. Printed by Vincenzo Conti.
Ru'ach Chen is also attributed to other sages: Rabbi Antoly ben Rabbi Yosef; Rabbi Shmuel ibn Tibon; Rabbi Zerachya HaLevi Kazani.
· Milot HaHigayon of the Rambam, with two commentaries. Cremona, 1566. Printed by Vincenzo Conti.
2 books bound together. Ru'ach Chen: 20 leaves. Milot HaHigayon: 20 leaves (missing [1] last leaf – apparently leaf of index). 19 cm. Good condition, stains, dampness traces. Several restored tears to leaf corners. Handwritten inscriptions and stamp. Damages to binding.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $800
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Responsa by Rabbi Shlomo ben Rabbi Avraham HaCohen – Maharshach Responsa, Part 1. Salonika, [1586. Printed by David ben Avraham Azoviv]. First edition. Printed without a title page.
Several scholarly glosses in fine Oriental handwriting [c. 18th/19th century]. On the first leaf is a stamp of Rebbe Baruch Hager of Seret-Vizhnitz; "Baruch ben Rabbi Yisrael of Vizhnitz Av Beit Din S---".
244 leaves, 28.5 cm. High-quality paper, overall good condition, stains, worming and wear damages to several leaves. Old, worn and loose binding.
Several scholarly glosses in fine Oriental handwriting [c. 18th/19th century]. On the first leaf is a stamp of Rebbe Baruch Hager of Seret-Vizhnitz; "Baruch ben Rabbi Yisrael of Vizhnitz Av Beit Din S---".
244 leaves, 28.5 cm. High-quality paper, overall good condition, stains, worming and wear damages to several leaves. Old, worn and loose binding.
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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $800
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MeHarerei Nemerim, Talmudical guidelines and the Midah of Kal Vachomer, by Rabbi Emanuel HaSephardi, the Radbaz, Rabbi Shmuel Elbalnasi, Rabbi Moshe Ibn Musa; with novellae and commentaries on Talmudic treatises by the Ramban, the Maharam of Gornish, Rabbi Avraham di Boton and Rabbi Ya'akov Beirav. Compiled by Rabbi Avraham Akara. Venice, [1599]. Printed by Daniel Zanetti.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions on title page: "Hillel ben Rabbi Aharon Berachya of Mode'" [Rabbi Hillel of Modena, son and successor of the Kabbalist Rabbi Aharon Berachya of Modena author of Ma'avar Yabok"]; "Acquired by Azarya Sengviniti". [the Sengviniti family of Modena are descendants of Rabbi Hillel ben Rabbi Aharon Berachya of Modena]; "Belongs to Avraham, bought at full price…Shlomo Chaim Sengviniti…". [Shlomo Chaim Sengviniti was one of the wealthiest Modena Jews, closely supported the author of Or HaChaim, see enclosed material].
18; 6; 17-56 leaves (6 leaves were bound in the middle of the book instead of at its end). 19 cm. Good condition, stains. Few tears. Library stamps. Contemporary binding, damaged.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions on title page: "Hillel ben Rabbi Aharon Berachya of Mode'" [Rabbi Hillel of Modena, son and successor of the Kabbalist Rabbi Aharon Berachya of Modena author of Ma'avar Yabok"]; "Acquired by Azarya Sengviniti". [the Sengviniti family of Modena are descendants of Rabbi Hillel ben Rabbi Aharon Berachya of Modena]; "Belongs to Avraham, bought at full price…Shlomo Chaim Sengviniti…". [Shlomo Chaim Sengviniti was one of the wealthiest Modena Jews, closely supported the author of Or HaChaim, see enclosed material].
18; 6; 17-56 leaves (6 leaves were bound in the middle of the book instead of at its end). 19 cm. Good condition, stains. Few tears. Library stamps. Contemporary binding, damaged.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
Lechem Shlomo, commentary on the sayings of Sages and Midrash, Rabbi Shlomo ben Rabbi Yitzchak HaLevi. Venice, [1597]. Single edition.
Ownership inscription in Oriental writing. Library stamps.
Incomplete copy. 108, 110-214, 4 [originally: 214, 9 leaves; lacking: Leaf 109 and Leaves 5-9 of the index leaves at the end]. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and dampstaining. Without binding.
Ownership inscription in Oriental writing. Library stamps.
Incomplete copy. 108, 110-214, 4 [originally: 214, 9 leaves; lacking: Leaf 109 and Leaves 5-9 of the index leaves at the end]. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and dampstaining. Without binding.
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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $250
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"Sefer shel Rabbi Anschel – Merkevet HaMishne" - Concordance and Hebrew-Yiddish Bible Dictionary. Written by Rabbi Anschel. First Yiddish Dictionary printed. Second Edition, Cracow, 1584.
(Copy missing title page and 3 leaves) 5-113 leaves. 19 cm. High-quality paper, good condition. Stains and wear. Minor worming. Unbound.
For information on this book, see Freidberg – the History of the Hebrew Printing Press in Poland, Pages 1 and 12.
(Copy missing title page and 3 leaves) 5-113 leaves. 19 cm. High-quality paper, good condition. Stains and wear. Minor worming. Unbound.
For information on this book, see Freidberg – the History of the Hebrew Printing Press in Poland, Pages 1 and 12.
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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $400
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Tzemach David, Hebrew and Aramaic lexicon of Shorashim (root-letters), with explanations in Latin and Italian, by "Rabbi David min HaTapuchim, Doctor from the city of Spoleto" [David de Pomis]. Venice, 1587. Hebrew, Aramaic, Latin and Italian.
the lexicon is arranged in two columns, according to the Hebrew alphabet. "Hebrew words" are in the right column while "foreign words" (Aramaic, Mishnaic Hebrew, etc.) are on the left.
the book opens with author's dedication to Pope Sixtus V, dated February 1587 (in Latin), and introductions in Latin, Italian and Hebrew, describing the author's genealogy and autobiography. From the Hebrew introduction: "Tale of a few of the author's tribulations from his youth until today", events that the author and his family experienced. At the end of the introduction: "Friday, the 21st of Shevat 1587".
5, [1], 5-62, 238 leaves. 28 cm. Good condition, stains and light wear. Ancient binding with leather spine, with damages.
the lexicon is arranged in two columns, according to the Hebrew alphabet. "Hebrew words" are in the right column while "foreign words" (Aramaic, Mishnaic Hebrew, etc.) are on the left.
the book opens with author's dedication to Pope Sixtus V, dated February 1587 (in Latin), and introductions in Latin, Italian and Hebrew, describing the author's genealogy and autobiography. From the Hebrew introduction: "Tale of a few of the author's tribulations from his youth until today", events that the author and his family experienced. At the end of the introduction: "Friday, the 21st of Shevat 1587".
5, [1], 5-62, 238 leaves. 28 cm. Good condition, stains and light wear. Ancient binding with leather spine, with damages.
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