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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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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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Basic Books - Shulchan Aruch, Halacha, Musar and Commentaries on the Bible
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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
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
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
Including buyer's premium
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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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: $300
Sold for: $375
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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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Basic Books - Shulchan Aruch, Halacha, Musar and Commentaries on the Bible
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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
July 7, 2015
Opening: $1,500
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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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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: $300
Sold for: $475
Including buyer's premium
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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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
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Leaf remnants of Nofet Tzufim, about Hebrew rhetoric, by Rabbi Yehuda ben Yechiel Mesir Leon. Mantua, c. 1475. Printed by Avraham ben Shlomo Conat. First edition.
Printed in semi-cursive Italian letters. Characteristic to the incunabula printing period, when printers attempted to imitate the shapes of handwritten letters.
Nofet Tzufim is one of the first books printed in Hebrew (the first dated printed Hebrew book was Rashi's commentary on the Torah printed in Reggio di Calabria in 1475). Nofet Tzufim is also the first Hebrew book printed in the lifetime of its author [Rabbi Yehuda Mesir Leon, a sage from Naples, Italy; c. 1420-1495]. the book was only reprinted in the 19th century (Vienna 1864).
the printer, the physician Rabbi Avraham ben Shlomo Conat of Mantua, one of the first pioneer Hebrew printers, studied printing from a Christian printer in his city and established a Hebrew printing press. He is known to have printed eight books during 1474-1477.
8 leaves removed from the Binding Geniza. Approximately 16 cm. Varied conditions of damage.
Printed in semi-cursive Italian letters. Characteristic to the incunabula printing period, when printers attempted to imitate the shapes of handwritten letters.
Nofet Tzufim is one of the first books printed in Hebrew (the first dated printed Hebrew book was Rashi's commentary on the Torah printed in Reggio di Calabria in 1475). Nofet Tzufim is also the first Hebrew book printed in the lifetime of its author [Rabbi Yehuda Mesir Leon, a sage from Naples, Italy; c. 1420-1495]. the book was only reprinted in the 19th century (Vienna 1864).
the printer, the physician Rabbi Avraham ben Shlomo Conat of Mantua, one of the first pioneer Hebrew printers, studied printing from a Christian printer in his city and established a Hebrew printing press. He is known to have printed eight books during 1474-1477.
8 leaves removed from the Binding Geniza. Approximately 16 cm. Varied conditions of damage.
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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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![“Sefer HaMachbarot by Mr. Immanuel”. Immanuel son of Shlomo of Rome. Brescia (Italy), [1491]. Printing press of Gershom son o](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/140.jpg "Machbarot Immanuel – Brescia, 1491 – Incunabula")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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“Sefer HaMachbarot by Mr. Immanuel”. Immanuel son of Shlomo of Rome. Brescia (Italy), [1491]. Printing press of Gershom son of Moshe Soncino. First edition.
Incunabula. Printed without title page. Illustrations of twelve zodiacal constellations printed in the ninth chapter. Among the few books printed by Gershom Soncino in Warsaw. Soncino, among the greatest Hebrew printers during his generation and in following generations, and for a while – the only Hebrew printer worldwide; travelled throughout Italy with his printing tools and printed books in Soncino, Brescia, Casalmaggiore, Barco, Fano, Pesaro, Rimini, Ortona and Napoli. Toward the end of his lifetime emigrated from Italy and continued printing books in Saloniki and Constantinople. Colophon: “the printing of this book, Machberet Immanuel, by… Gershom son of Rabbi Moshe of the Jewish nation of Soncino completed here in Brescia… today Monday, 26 Marcheshvan 1491…”.
Immanuel son of Shlomo of Rome, Jewish poet and satirist and commentator on the Bible. Born in Rome in 1261 and died in 1330. After losing his fortune, he left his native land and roamed through Italy, until he found shelter by a patron of the city of Parma, where he composed his writings. He wrote Machbarot Immanuel - an anthology of twenty eight chapters (“Machbarot”). the book contains lengthy Maqams, integrated with songs, stories, allegories, dialogues and more, in the spirit of the Italian renaissance, as reflected by a Jewish sage of that era.
[141] leaves (originally 160 leaves; lacking 19 leaves). Contains the following signatures: 2-5 (8 pp.), 6 (10 pp.), 7 (2 pp.), 8-19 (8 pp.), another leaf of signature 20/21. 20 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and traces of dampness, tears and worming to several leaves (in some places minor damage to text). Paper-filling restorations of damages and tears. Several detached leaves. Unbound.
Incunabula. Printed without title page. Illustrations of twelve zodiacal constellations printed in the ninth chapter. Among the few books printed by Gershom Soncino in Warsaw. Soncino, among the greatest Hebrew printers during his generation and in following generations, and for a while – the only Hebrew printer worldwide; travelled throughout Italy with his printing tools and printed books in Soncino, Brescia, Casalmaggiore, Barco, Fano, Pesaro, Rimini, Ortona and Napoli. Toward the end of his lifetime emigrated from Italy and continued printing books in Saloniki and Constantinople. Colophon: “the printing of this book, Machberet Immanuel, by… Gershom son of Rabbi Moshe of the Jewish nation of Soncino completed here in Brescia… today Monday, 26 Marcheshvan 1491…”.
Immanuel son of Shlomo of Rome, Jewish poet and satirist and commentator on the Bible. Born in Rome in 1261 and died in 1330. After losing his fortune, he left his native land and roamed through Italy, until he found shelter by a patron of the city of Parma, where he composed his writings. He wrote Machbarot Immanuel - an anthology of twenty eight chapters (“Machbarot”). the book contains lengthy Maqams, integrated with songs, stories, allegories, dialogues and more, in the spirit of the Italian renaissance, as reflected by a Jewish sage of that era.
[141] leaves (originally 160 leaves; lacking 19 leaves). Contains the following signatures: 2-5 (8 pp.), 6 (10 pp.), 7 (2 pp.), 8-19 (8 pp.), another leaf of signature 20/21. 20 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and traces of dampness, tears and worming to several leaves (in some places minor damage to text). Paper-filling restorations of damages and tears. Several detached leaves. Unbound.
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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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![Nachlat Avot, commentary on Pirkei Avot [with the text], by Rabbi Yitzchak Abarbanel. [Constantinople, 1505. Printed by David](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/141.jpg "Nachlat Avot by Rabbi Yitzchak Abarbanel – Constantinople, 1505 – Firs")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $2,000
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Nachlat Avot, commentary on Pirkei Avot [with the text], by Rabbi Yitzchak Abarbanel. [Constantinople, 1505. Printed by David and Shmuel Ibn Nachmias and Yitzchak Kaspote]. First edition.
Printed without title page. Originally, Rosh Amana and Zevach Pesach by Rabbi Yitzchak Abarbanel were also printed with this book. the books were bound in one volume and a colophon leaf for all three compositions was added.
the renowned Rabbi Yitzchak Abarbanel (1437-1508), Torah sage and famous statesman, foremost Torah scholar and leader of Spanish Jews during the time of the Spanish Expulsion. He was celebrated in all following generations for his commentary on Torah and Nevi'im. After the Spanish Expulsion, he settled in the city of Naples, Italy where he completed this work in 1496. this first edition was printed in his lifetime, after he moved to Venice.
[114] leaves. (Missing first leaf, with poems on the composition inside an ornamental frame). 25 cm. Good condition, stains and wear. Several tears. Worn binding with leather spine.
Without Rosh Amana and Zevach Pesach and without the colophon leaf for all three compositions.
Printed without title page. Originally, Rosh Amana and Zevach Pesach by Rabbi Yitzchak Abarbanel were also printed with this book. the books were bound in one volume and a colophon leaf for all three compositions was added.
the renowned Rabbi Yitzchak Abarbanel (1437-1508), Torah sage and famous statesman, foremost Torah scholar and leader of Spanish Jews during the time of the Spanish Expulsion. He was celebrated in all following generations for his commentary on Torah and Nevi'im. After the Spanish Expulsion, he settled in the city of Naples, Italy where he completed this work in 1496. this first edition was printed in his lifetime, after he moved to Venice.
[114] leaves. (Missing first leaf, with poems on the composition inside an ornamental frame). 25 cm. Good condition, stains and wear. Several tears. Worn binding with leather spine.
Without Rosh Amana and Zevach Pesach and without the colophon leaf for all three compositions.
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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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![Toldot Yitzchak, commentary on the Torah, by Rabbi Yitzchak ben R' Yosef Karo. [Constantinople, 1518]. Anonymous printer. Fir](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/142.jpg "Toldot Yitzchak, by Rabbi Yitzchak Karo – Constantinople, 1518 – First")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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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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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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![Kol Bo, laws and customs. [Constantinople, 1519]. Printed without title page. Unknown printer.
Ancient [cutoff] glosses in Se](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/143.jpg "Kol Bo – Constantinople, 1519 – Incomplete Copy, Ancient Glosses")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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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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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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![Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Ta'anit, with Rambam's commentary on the Mishnah and Rabbeinu Asher. [Venice, 1521]. Printed by D](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/144.jpg "Tractate Ta'anit – Venice, 1521 – Bomberg Printing – First Edition")
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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Early Printed Books – Incunabula, Resh and Shin Years
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