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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Collection of incomplete books, sections and single leaves. Printed in the 16th-17th centuries.
Incomplete books and signatures from the following books: · Sefer HaTruma [Venice, 1523. Printed by Daniel Bomberg]. · Kaftor VaFerach, Rabbi Eshtori HaParchi. [Venice, 1548. First edition.]. · Lechem Yehuda commentary on Tractate Avot. Rabbi Yehuda Lirma. [Sabbioneta, 1554]. · Tikun Yissachar, Rabbi Yissachar ebn Susan. [Constantinople, 1564]. First edition]. · Chovat HaLevavot [Constantinople, 1550?]. · Commentary on Megillat Esther – Yosef Lekach, Rabbi Eliezer Ashkenasi. [Cremona, 1566]. · Maharshach response [Salonika, 1586]. · Sha'arei Dim'ah, Rabbi Moshe Elbilda. [Venice, 1586]. · Beit Moed, Rabbi Menachem Raba. [Venice, 1605. Only edition]. · Masat Binyamin, Rabbi Binyamin Solnik. [Cracow, 1633]. · Nevi'im and Ketuvim [Venice, 1638-1639].
More leaves of various books.
Total of 22 items. Varied size and condition.
Incomplete books and signatures from the following books: · Sefer HaTruma [Venice, 1523. Printed by Daniel Bomberg]. · Kaftor VaFerach, Rabbi Eshtori HaParchi. [Venice, 1548. First edition.]. · Lechem Yehuda commentary on Tractate Avot. Rabbi Yehuda Lirma. [Sabbioneta, 1554]. · Tikun Yissachar, Rabbi Yissachar ebn Susan. [Constantinople, 1564]. First edition]. · Chovat HaLevavot [Constantinople, 1550?]. · Commentary on Megillat Esther – Yosef Lekach, Rabbi Eliezer Ashkenasi. [Cremona, 1566]. · Maharshach response [Salonika, 1586]. · Sha'arei Dim'ah, Rabbi Moshe Elbilda. [Venice, 1586]. · Beit Moed, Rabbi Menachem Raba. [Venice, 1605. Only edition]. · Masat Binyamin, Rabbi Binyamin Solnik. [Cracow, 1633]. · Nevi'im and Ketuvim [Venice, 1638-1639].
More leaves of various books.
Total of 22 items. Varied size and condition.
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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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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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Bibles and Tehillim
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $750
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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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Bibles and Tehillim
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $500
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Tehillim, with "Shimush Tehillim", kabbalistic and simple interpretations of the Psalms, prayers by the Chida, etc. Pisa (Italy), [1816]. Printed by Shmuel Molcho. Contains prayer for livelihood, prayers for the sick, Yehi Ratzon before and after reciting Psalms, request of salvation from mazikim (harmful elements), etc.
Miniature edition, contemporary leather binding.
49, 172, [4], 13, [2] leaves. 7 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tear to title page [slight damage to the frame of the title page] and tear to last leaf [minor damage to text]. Contemporary leather binding, light damages.
Miniature edition, contemporary leather binding.
49, 172, [4], 13, [2] leaves. 7 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tear to title page [slight damage to the frame of the title page] and tear to last leaf [minor damage to text]. Contemporary leather binding, light damages.
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Bibles and Tehillim
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $700
Unsold
Tikun Sofrim with Haftarot, Amsterdam, 1726. Printed by order of the wealthy Chazan Shmuel Rodriguez Mindiz, Moshe Tzarfati di Girona and David Gomis da Silva. With approbations, various Piyyutim and poems. Title pages with copper-etching illustrations. Special title page for the section of Haftarot.
Contains a plate with the Torah reading for Festivals, and plates in Spanish with folded leaves. Special title page in Hebrew and Spanish. Amsterdam, 1726.
[9], 3-81. [1], 83-149. [1], 151-198. [1], 200-267. [1], 269-327 leaves; [2], 329-446 leaves; [6] leaves; 16, [1] leaves. [Pages 3-8 are folded plates].
All the parts in one volume, approximately 16 cm. High-quality paper, Overall good condition. Wear and few stains. Original damaged leather binding, with adornments and embossments, 18th century Dutch style.
Contains a plate with the Torah reading for Festivals, and plates in Spanish with folded leaves. Special title page in Hebrew and Spanish. Amsterdam, 1726.
[9], 3-81. [1], 83-149. [1], 151-198. [1], 200-267. [1], 269-327 leaves; [2], 329-446 leaves; [6] leaves; 16, [1] leaves. [Pages 3-8 are folded plates].
All the parts in one volume, approximately 16 cm. High-quality paper, Overall good condition. Wear and few stains. Original damaged leather binding, with adornments and embossments, 18th century Dutch style.
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Bibles and Tehillim
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $700
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Devarim. Chumash Tikun Sofrim, Part V. [Amsterdam, 1726].
No title page for Sefer Devarim. In some copies each Chumash is bound alone [see Record 182414 of the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book].
At the top of the first page is an inscription in square handwriting: "Belongs to the philanthropist and dignitary Rabbi Anschel son of the late renowned Rabbi Meir Pan Rothschild".
Baron Anschel [Amschel] Rothschild (1873-1955) is the eldest son of Meir Rothschild of Frankfurt, the forefather of the famous banker family. Anschel perpetuated his father's business in Frankfurt while the rest of his brothers established branches of the family bank in European capitals (London, Paris, Vienna and Naples). Anschel (also called Anschel Meir after his father) was very active on behalf of his Jewish brethren and was renowned for his philanthropic activities and the great amounts of money he dispersed to charity. He was close to the court of the Austrian emperor who granted him the title "Baron" in 1822.
268-327 leaves. 17 cm. Good condition, stains and moisture traces. Fine leather binding with gilt impressions. Damages to binding.
No title page for Sefer Devarim. In some copies each Chumash is bound alone [see Record 182414 of the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book].
At the top of the first page is an inscription in square handwriting: "Belongs to the philanthropist and dignitary Rabbi Anschel son of the late renowned Rabbi Meir Pan Rothschild".
Baron Anschel [Amschel] Rothschild (1873-1955) is the eldest son of Meir Rothschild of Frankfurt, the forefather of the famous banker family. Anschel perpetuated his father's business in Frankfurt while the rest of his brothers established branches of the family bank in European capitals (London, Paris, Vienna and Naples). Anschel (also called Anschel Meir after his father) was very active on behalf of his Jewish brethren and was renowned for his philanthropic activities and the great amounts of money he dispersed to charity. He was close to the court of the Austrian emperor who granted him the title "Baron" in 1822.
268-327 leaves. 17 cm. Good condition, stains and moisture traces. Fine leather binding with gilt impressions. Damages to binding.
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Bibles and Tehillim
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $500
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
Five Books of the Torah, with the Five Megillot and Haftarot for the entire year. Amsterdam, 1680. Printed by Rabbi Uri Vibash HaLevi.
First edition of Siftei Chachamim on Rashi's commentary, printed by the author Rabbi Shabtai Meshorer [Bass, 1641-1718]. With the author's introduction and approbations.
On the title page is an ancient signature: "Moshe ben H.Y.D. of P.B.". On the back binding is a list (damaged) of births and deaths from 1751-1780.
[4], 362 leaves. 18.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. Original wood and leather binding, damaged, with buckle remnants.
Does not contain the illustrated title page, added only to some copies (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, Record 0182344).
First edition of Siftei Chachamim on Rashi's commentary, printed by the author Rabbi Shabtai Meshorer [Bass, 1641-1718]. With the author's introduction and approbations.
On the title page is an ancient signature: "Moshe ben H.Y.D. of P.B.". On the back binding is a list (damaged) of births and deaths from 1751-1780.
[4], 362 leaves. 18.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. Original wood and leather binding, damaged, with buckle remnants.
Does not contain the illustrated title page, added only to some copies (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, Record 0182344).
Category
Bibles and Tehillim
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $500
Sold for: $2,125
Including buyer's premium
Nevi'im and Ketuvim, with the Metzudat David and Metzudat Zion commentaries, by Rabbi David Alt Schuller and his son Rabbi Yechiel Hillel of the Jaworow community. Livorno, [1780-1782].
First edition of the Metzudot commentaries, written by the father and his son, which became the chief commentary on Nevi'im and Ketuvim. this edition was printed by the son, Rabbi Yechiel, and for the first time included this commentary. Commentaries on Tehillim, Mishlei and Iyov were first printed in Zolkva in 1753-1754, and commentaries on Nevi’im Achronim were first printed in Berlin in 1770. In this copy, they are printed with variations and additions [about the composition and the history of its printing, see: R' Avraham Shisha, Metzudat David U'Metzudat Zion, Yeshurun Vol. 3, p. 618].
three volumes, containing: Nevi'im Rishonim (Yehoshua-Melachim), Nevi’im Achronim (Yechezkel-Trei Asar) and Ketuvim (Daniel-Ezra-Nechemya-Divrei Hayamim).
At the end of Vol. 1: “the sum of generations from the days of Adam HaRishon…”. After the book of Yechezkel is the Binyan HaBayit pamphlet with a (folded) map with the outline of the Beit HaMikdash and the land apportioned to the tribes.
On the endpapers of all three volumes is an inscription in Italian writing, dividing the whole Bible into five portions for five days (corresponding to the Five Books of Moses). Signature of “Matitya Yosef Poleisy” and several glosses on the leaves.
[Vol. 1]: (Nevi’im Rishonim). 44, [1], 45-87; [1], 91-300 leaves. [Vo. 2]: (Yechezkel-Trei Asar): 228 leaves + folded plate. [Vol. 3]: (Daniel-Ezra-Nechemya-Divrei Hayamim). 185 leaves. 18 cm. Overall good condition, stains and wear. Worming. Tears to several leaves. Restored tear to map. Original parchment bindings, some with damages.
First edition of the Metzudot commentaries, written by the father and his son, which became the chief commentary on Nevi'im and Ketuvim. this edition was printed by the son, Rabbi Yechiel, and for the first time included this commentary. Commentaries on Tehillim, Mishlei and Iyov were first printed in Zolkva in 1753-1754, and commentaries on Nevi’im Achronim were first printed in Berlin in 1770. In this copy, they are printed with variations and additions [about the composition and the history of its printing, see: R' Avraham Shisha, Metzudat David U'Metzudat Zion, Yeshurun Vol. 3, p. 618].
three volumes, containing: Nevi'im Rishonim (Yehoshua-Melachim), Nevi’im Achronim (Yechezkel-Trei Asar) and Ketuvim (Daniel-Ezra-Nechemya-Divrei Hayamim).
At the end of Vol. 1: “the sum of generations from the days of Adam HaRishon…”. After the book of Yechezkel is the Binyan HaBayit pamphlet with a (folded) map with the outline of the Beit HaMikdash and the land apportioned to the tribes.
On the endpapers of all three volumes is an inscription in Italian writing, dividing the whole Bible into five portions for five days (corresponding to the Five Books of Moses). Signature of “Matitya Yosef Poleisy” and several glosses on the leaves.
[Vol. 1]: (Nevi’im Rishonim). 44, [1], 45-87; [1], 91-300 leaves. [Vo. 2]: (Yechezkel-Trei Asar): 228 leaves + folded plate. [Vol. 3]: (Daniel-Ezra-Nechemya-Divrei Hayamim). 185 leaves. 18 cm. Overall good condition, stains and wear. Worming. Tears to several leaves. Restored tear to map. Original parchment bindings, some with damages.
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Bibles and Tehillim
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $450
Including buyer's premium
Le thora Suivie des Haphtaroth et du Ritual [Torah with Haftarot and siddur]. Paris, [1966]. Published by Société encyclopédique française.
Large volume with impressive binding, made of silver-plated copper, with ornamental embossments of floral patterns, Rocailles and deer.
Contains a facsimile of the 1551 Venice edition of the Five Books of the Torah with Latin translation [by Sebastian Munster]; facsimile of the 1548 Venice edition of Haftarot and a facsimile of a year-round siddur, Frankfurt am Main (1686-1687). With full French translation, page per page. Illustrations from various manuscripts and printed sources are incorporated throughout the book.
A colorful plate on thick (parchment-like) paper with an illustration of Temple vessels from an ancient manuscript appears at the beginning of the volume.
XXIII; 1629, [3] pages + illustration plate. 29 cm. Good condition. Fabric book-marks. Light bend to binding corner.
Large volume with impressive binding, made of silver-plated copper, with ornamental embossments of floral patterns, Rocailles and deer.
Contains a facsimile of the 1551 Venice edition of the Five Books of the Torah with Latin translation [by Sebastian Munster]; facsimile of the 1548 Venice edition of Haftarot and a facsimile of a year-round siddur, Frankfurt am Main (1686-1687). With full French translation, page per page. Illustrations from various manuscripts and printed sources are incorporated throughout the book.
A colorful plate on thick (parchment-like) paper with an illustration of Temple vessels from an ancient manuscript appears at the beginning of the volume.
XXIII; 1629, [3] pages + illustration plate. 29 cm. Good condition. Fabric book-marks. Light bend to binding corner.
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Bibles and Tehillim
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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
Collection of books (incomplete copies) printed in Eastern countries [17th-19th centuries]:· Ye'arat HaDevash, Otzar HaShorashim V'aruch, by Rabbi Yechezkel Ya'akov Rachamim. Bombay (India), 1890. Printed at the beginning of the book is a complete copy of Shemot HaTzadikim composed by Rabbi Natan of Breslov. (Lacking Hebrew title page and another leaf).
· Kinot for Tisha B'Av, in Ladino. [Salonika, 1797]. (Lacking first two leaves). Secondary use of binding leaves for a [cutoff] letter in Ladino, with signature "Esther…Shmuel…". · Me'am Loez, Part 2 – Shemot, by Rabbi Ya'akov Culi. [Constantinople, 1733]. First edition, Ladino. Lacking at beginning and end.
· Ketubat HaTorah, for Chag HaShavuot. In Hebrew and Ladino. [Salonika, 1810?]. Lacking at the beginning.
· Rosh Yosef, on Choshen Mishpat, by Rabbi Yosef Ishkapa. [Izmir, 1659]. Leaves 2-205 (originally: 2, 214 leaves).
· Passover Haggadah with Arabic translation, according to Tunisia tradition. [Vienna? 1890?]. With illustrations.
6 items. Varied size and condition.
· Kinot for Tisha B'Av, in Ladino. [Salonika, 1797]. (Lacking first two leaves). Secondary use of binding leaves for a [cutoff] letter in Ladino, with signature "Esther…Shmuel…". · Me'am Loez, Part 2 – Shemot, by Rabbi Ya'akov Culi. [Constantinople, 1733]. First edition, Ladino. Lacking at beginning and end.
· Ketubat HaTorah, for Chag HaShavuot. In Hebrew and Ladino. [Salonika, 1810?]. Lacking at the beginning.
· Rosh Yosef, on Choshen Mishpat, by Rabbi Yosef Ishkapa. [Izmir, 1659]. Leaves 2-205 (originally: 2, 214 leaves).
· Passover Haggadah with Arabic translation, according to Tunisia tradition. [Vienna? 1890?]. With illustrations.
6 items. Varied size and condition.
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Bibles and Tehillim
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,063
Including buyer's premium
Passover Haggadah, with Mateh Aharon commentary by Rabbi Aharon Darshan Te'omim. Frankfurt am Main, [1710]. Published by Dayan Rabbi Leib Shnapir.
Combined version for Ashkenazim and Sephardim with instructions and commentaries in Yiddish and Ladino respectively.
Copper-etching Illustrations [according to the drawings of Abraham ben Jacob the convert in the 1695 Amsterdam Haggadah]. Illustrated title page and illustrations of figure.
Ownership inscription in ancient Ashkenzi handwriting: “Belongs to the General and Commander…Rabbi Manis Segal…in Kirchdorf [Hungary].
[2], 2-44 leaves. 29 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear, many tears to margins, some with damage to text. Old binding with leather spine, damaged.
Ya’ari 71; Otzar HaHaggadot 113.
Combined version for Ashkenazim and Sephardim with instructions and commentaries in Yiddish and Ladino respectively.
Copper-etching Illustrations [according to the drawings of Abraham ben Jacob the convert in the 1695 Amsterdam Haggadah]. Illustrated title page and illustrations of figure.
Ownership inscription in ancient Ashkenzi handwriting: “Belongs to the General and Commander…Rabbi Manis Segal…in Kirchdorf [Hungary].
[2], 2-44 leaves. 29 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear, many tears to margins, some with damage to text. Old binding with leather spine, damaged.
Ya’ari 71; Otzar HaHaggadot 113.
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Passover Haggadot and Books for Purim
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $550
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Seder Haggadah L'Lel Shimurim. Redelheim, 1825
Miniature format, narrow and wide. Contemporary binding.
Ownership inscription: "Dos belong tzu Mister Shemaya Zalman Liverpool St. Sydney".
52 leaves. Height: 8.5 cm. Width: 10.5 cm. Good condition, dark wine stains. Contemporary orange binding with gilt embossment. Placed in a matching cardboard slipcase from the time of publication. Damages to binding and slipcase.
Miniature format, narrow and wide. Contemporary binding.
Ownership inscription: "Dos belong tzu Mister Shemaya Zalman Liverpool St. Sydney".
52 leaves. Height: 8.5 cm. Width: 10.5 cm. Good condition, dark wine stains. Contemporary orange binding with gilt embossment. Placed in a matching cardboard slipcase from the time of publication. Damages to binding and slipcase.
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Passover Haggadot and Books for Purim
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