Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Complete manuscript, Otzrot Chaim, writings of Rabbi Chaim Vital, with commentaries and glosses of Rabbi Natan Shapira, Rabbi Moshe Zakut and Rabbi Binyamin HaCohen as well as additional glosses on the margins. Especially handsome writing, in Oriental Rashi script [Morocco?, beginning of the 18th century]. The page titles are written in special calligraphic writing, characteristic to the North-African region, with notes on the general content of the book and on the content of the chapters. For example, this title appears on many pages: "From new homiletics received by Rabbi Chaim Vital from the Ari and the commentaries of the Remez [Rabbi Moshe Zakut] and the Nasi [Rabbi Natan Shapira] and the Bach [Rabbi Binyamin Cohen Netriya]. Apparently, the manuscript was written between 1698 and 1730 since the Remez died in 1798 and here after his name appear the words "of blessed memory". However, the Rabach died in 1830 and here he is referred to with the title for the living. Most of the homiletics and glosses which appear in this manuscript were printed in the books Otzrot Chaim and Mevo She'arim and the minority of them can be found in Zohar HaRakia and in other books by Rabbi Chaim Vital. The book Otzrot Chaim, like most of the writings of the Ari and of Rabbi Chaim Vital, was edited by Rabbi Ya'akov Tzemach and Rabbi Natan Shapira. The order of the homiletics differs from that which was printed in Otzrot Chaim, but this order is found in other manuscripts from the time. The pages are written in small attractive writing. The glosses and additions were mostly incorporated in "windows" beside the text and sometimes as additions on the wide margins. [131] leaves, more than 250 written pages. 19 cm. High-quality paper, fair condition, much worming to text. Unbound.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Long halachic responsum, handwritten and signed by Rabbi Yehuda Larido. [Gibraltar?, 1861]. Responsum regarding the measurements of mitzvoth, of a beitzah and the measurement of the size of an Etrog. Signed "Yehuda Larido". Rabbi Yehuda Larido's signature appears with Gibraltar sages on the approbation from 1857 on the book Ruach Ya'akov, by Rabbi Ya'akov ben Shabbat. In the book Rachamim Peshutim by Rabbi Refael Chaim Moshe Ben-Na'im Rabbi of Gibraltar, his teachings are cited on Responsum 1 (Leaf 3/a) from 1897. He is also mentioned and praised in the book Beka LaGulgolet by Rabbi Eliyahu Elmaliach (Leaf 71/b). 4 leaves, [10] written columns, 10X27 cm. Thin bluish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Collection of manuscripts, shtarot Beit Din (testaments and various contracts) and rulings signed by various rabbis from Tetouan, Wahran and Tangier, 19th and 20th centuries [1848-1955]. For a complete list, please see Hebrew description. 10 items, varied size and condition. Long nice-looking shtarot. Some with curly calligraphic signatures.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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A lithographed Shana Tova leaf, with golden decorations. At the beginning are blessings for a good year, in Hebrew and in German, with illustration of the Temple Mount. [Jerusalem, end of 19th century]. On the leaf is the regulation in the handwriting of the emissary Rabbi Masoud Adahan, a Tiberias sage and emissary of Eretz Israel to the western countries in the beginning of the 20th century. Rabbi Masoud stayed in Tillit, Morocco at the time and wrote this regulation which prohibits wearing metal objects around the neck, which are liable to be used as a weapon during an argument and may injure or even kill. Further in the letter is the regulation made "in the presence of the whole community", prohibiting carrying metal objects inside the city, "besides grooms on their wedding days". It is also stated that anyone who breaches this regulation will be banned and punished with fines and with the detailed penalties. The regulation was passed “with the king's permission, and with the permission of Rabbi Meir Ba'al HaNess…". The regulation writ is signed by Rabbi Masoud Adahan and by other sages of the city: "Meir Cohen", "Meir Adahan", "Reuven Timastit", "Shaul Fachima", "Se'adya son of Masud son of David and Yosef". 22X30 cm. Fair condition, tears to folding marks and margins (with damage to text). Stains and wear. Mounted on thick paper for restoration.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Manuscript, pamphlet of novellae (homiletics) of Halacha and Aggadah, [Morocco? c. 18th/19th century]. Includes Kabbalistic matters. Initial examination indicates that these novellae are not well-known and have not been printed. Six leaves (12 written pages), approximately 15.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. Provenance: Collection of David Frankel, NY. See page 137.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Manuscript on parchment, Tikun Lel Shavuot. [Morocco, 19th century]. Dark parchment. First membrane on Gevil. In each Parasha appear the first three verses and the last verse. In certain Parashot appear additions. In the colophon: "…..Makhluf ben Yossef…Amen Amen Amen, Sela, Sela, Sela". Height: 13 cm. Fair-poor condition. Many lines are blurred or faded. Stains and wear.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Three handwritten volumes, books of Segulot, Cures, Goralot, amulets and hashba'ot, by Rabbi Shimon Ben-Lulu. [Morocco, first half of 20th century]. Hebrew and Judeo-Arabic. The volumes contain texts for amulets and segulot for various matters (illness, protection from mazikim and harm, plentiful livelihood, marital peace, etc.), interpretation of dreams, goralot and tekufot (Sefer HaGoralot L'Achitofel, Goral Daniel HaNavi, Sefer HaGoralot L'Rabbeinu Se'adya Gaon, Klal Gadol L'Shitot HaKodesh, Cheshbon Ezra HaSofer, etc.). Kabbalistic illustrations and sketches, Holy Names and “Ktav Malachim”. On the pages of one volume is an illustration of an angel (or demon). 3 volumes, [119] leaves; [148] leaves; [181] leaves. Approximately 22 cm. Fair condition, stains, wear and tears. Worn bindings.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Manuscript, Kabbalistic explanations and remazim on Bereshit. Cursive Oriental writing. [Balkan countries or North Africa? 19th/20th centuries]. Composition on combinations of the letters of Holy Names hinted in the verses of Bereshit, with explanations and expositions, by an unidentified writer. [19] leaves. 29 cm. Good condition. Stains. Unbound.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Manuscript, bakashot, songs and piyyutim. [Algeria, 19th century]. Bakashot and songs in honor of Shabbat [by Rabbi Farji Shovet, Rabbi Se'adya Shoraki, etc,]; songs for bride and groom; piyyutim for Rosh Hashanah, and for other occasions; "Tasbicha (praises) of Avraham Avinu and for Moshe Rabbenu", "Tasbicha for the seventh day of Passover", "Tasbicha for the occasion of Yosef the Tsaddik"; etc. [78] leaves. 22 cm. Missing leaves. Fair condition, stains and wear, tears to several places. Detached leaves. Damaged binding.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Three miniature Moroccan manuscripts: · Manuscript, novellae, Midrash Pli'aa, riddles and Piyyutim. [Morocco, 19th century]. The writer quotes many manuscripts [among them is the following: "I have found in the manuscript by R' Yehoshua Monsonigo…"; "I have found written in the manuscript of R' Shlomo son of the Rabbi Ya'avetz…."; "I have found written by R' Yedidya Tzorfati, etc.]. Signature: "Mine, G-d should protect me Eliyahu Timzagin[?]". [150] leaves. Rebound. Lacking leaves. · Manuscript, Piyyutim and bakashot. [Morocco, 19th century]. At the top of the manuscript: "The death of Moshe Rabbeinu". The writer's signatures: "Maimon Gayon". Ownership inscriptions and scribbles, ownership inscription signed "Our sages said that a person should always sign his name in his books…Ya'akov Evgi", names, with title: "This is … groom Ya'akov Evgi son of the influential wealthy… Meir Evgeri the 8th of Cheshvan 1863". Copy (in another handwriting) of a letter send to Don David Alfasi, from 1893. [98] written leaves (besides empty leaves). · Manuscript, Shiur Koma. Meknes, 1841. "Copied by Yosef Azraz". End missing. [1], 109 leaves. New binding. Three manuscripts, approximately 10-11 cm. Varying condition, good-fair. Stains, tears (in several places with damage to text). One manuscript has the original binding, the other two have new leather bindings.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Three handwritten volumes, collection of bakashot and piyyutim for various occasions, written and edited by Rabbi Yitzhak Ohana. [Morocco?], 1935. The volumes contain hundreds of of bakashot and piyyutim for various occasions arranged according to topics (bakashot for various occasions, "Piyyutim for a bride", "Songs for a Milah", Passover songs, piyyutim for Succot and Simchat Torah, for Chanuka and Purim, for Tu B'Shevat, Havdalah, tefillin, marriage, various events, songs in honor of tsaddikim). 3 volumes, hundreds of written leaves. 22 cm. Overall good condition, stains, minor worming. Damages to bindings.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Manuscript, bakashot and Piyyutim. [Marrakech, Morocco, c. 1940]. Many Piyyutim by North African sages, some in Judeo-Arabic. Contains: Bakashot for Shabbat, for olim (men called up) to the Torah, for a Brit Milah, Tefillin, etc. On the first page: "I will begin to write bakashot and Piyyutim…Shimon ben Lulu" [Rabbi Shimon Ben-Lulu, leader of the North African Jewish community in Rishon LeZion, ascended to Eretz Israel in 1949]. [99] leaves. 22 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Tears to margins. Several torn leaves (with damage to text). Damaged binding.
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