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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Sold for: $813
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Machzor Korban Aharon (Nusach Ashkenaz), Part 2 for the Three Festivals. With Mateh Levi commentary by Rabbi Aharon HaLevi, author of the Nehora siddur. Zhitomir, 1860. Printed by Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the Slavita rabbi.
[2], 7-164 leaves. Approximately 25.5 cm. Good condition. Damages to title page. Worn fabric binding.
[2], 7-164 leaves. Approximately 25.5 cm. Good condition. Damages to title page. Worn fabric binding.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,875
Including buyer's premium
Machzor (Part 2) for the Three Festivals - Succot, Pesach and Shavuot, as per the customs of Reisen and Lithuania, Poland, Pihem and Mehrin. With a commentary and with Yiddish-Deutsch translation. Nusach Sefarad. Zhitomir, 1866. Printed by Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the Slavita rabbi.
136 leaves (listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book is a copy without Leaves 46-47 which appear in this copy). 30 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Old binding with worming and damages.
136 leaves (listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book is a copy without Leaves 46-47 which appear in this copy). 30 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Old binding with worming and damages.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $800
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Two machzorim for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, printed in Zhitomir.
1. Machzor for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, as per the customs of Poland-Lithuania, Reisen, Pihem and Mehrin [Nusach Ashkenaz]. Zhitomir, 1862. Printed by Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Shapira, grandsons of the Slavita Rabbi.
164 leaves. 26 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, light worming. On the last leaves are restorations of damaged text. Half-leather elaborate binding.
2. Machzor for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, as per the customs of Poland-Lithuania, Reisen, Pihem and Mehrin, [Nusach Sefarad - Chassidic. Some of the variations of Nusach Sefarad are in parentheses, therefore on the title page, the machzor is described as set according to Ashkenazi tradition]. Zhitomir, 1874. Printed by R' Yitzchak Moshe Bakst.
157 leaves, [mispagination]. 29.5 cm. Fair condition. Wear and stains, restored damages to margins, with damages affecting text. Half-leather ornate binding.
1. Machzor for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, as per the customs of Poland-Lithuania, Reisen, Pihem and Mehrin [Nusach Ashkenaz]. Zhitomir, 1862. Printed by Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Shapira, grandsons of the Slavita Rabbi.
164 leaves. 26 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, light worming. On the last leaves are restorations of damaged text. Half-leather elaborate binding.
2. Machzor for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, as per the customs of Poland-Lithuania, Reisen, Pihem and Mehrin, [Nusach Sefarad - Chassidic. Some of the variations of Nusach Sefarad are in parentheses, therefore on the title page, the machzor is described as set according to Ashkenazi tradition]. Zhitomir, 1874. Printed by R' Yitzchak Moshe Bakst.
157 leaves, [mispagination]. 29.5 cm. Fair condition. Wear and stains, restored damages to margins, with damages affecting text. Half-leather ornate binding.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Collection of seven books (including siddurim and Tehillim) printed by the Shapira family - sons of the Korets-Slavita Rebbes:
· Siddur Korban Mincha V'Seder Tehillim im Ma'amadot. [Slavita?, unknown edition. Lacking title page and several other first pages of the compilation of laws. Separate title page of Tehillim and for Ma'amadot]. · Siddur Tikunei Shabbat. [Slavita, unknown edition. Copy lacking at beginning and at end. Very damaged]. · Tehillim with Ivri-teitch (Yiddish) translation and Seder Ma'amadot. [Zhitomir, c. 1850-1860]. Lacking title page and 2 leaves at the end of Seder Ma'amadot. Wear and use stains. · Chovat HaLevavot, Part 2 of Rabbeinu Bechaye HaZaken. Zhitomir, 1850. Printed by the Shapira brothers, grandsons of the Slavita Rabbi. Worming. · Mishnayot Seder Taharot with the commentaries of Rabbi Ovadya of Bartenura and Ikar Tosfot Yom Tov. Zhitomir, 1862. Printed by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Shapira. Good-fair condition. · Tz'ena U'Rena on the Torah and on Megillot. Zhitomir 1852. Printed by the Shapira brothers, grandsons of the Slavita rabbi. Wear and stains. Paper gluing to title page. · Tur Orach Chaim. With the Beit Yosef. Zhitomir, 1859. Printed by the brothers Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapira.
7 books, size and condition vary. Some copies are damaged and lacking.
· Siddur Korban Mincha V'Seder Tehillim im Ma'amadot. [Slavita?, unknown edition. Lacking title page and several other first pages of the compilation of laws. Separate title page of Tehillim and for Ma'amadot]. · Siddur Tikunei Shabbat. [Slavita, unknown edition. Copy lacking at beginning and at end. Very damaged]. · Tehillim with Ivri-teitch (Yiddish) translation and Seder Ma'amadot. [Zhitomir, c. 1850-1860]. Lacking title page and 2 leaves at the end of Seder Ma'amadot. Wear and use stains. · Chovat HaLevavot, Part 2 of Rabbeinu Bechaye HaZaken. Zhitomir, 1850. Printed by the Shapira brothers, grandsons of the Slavita Rabbi. Worming. · Mishnayot Seder Taharot with the commentaries of Rabbi Ovadya of Bartenura and Ikar Tosfot Yom Tov. Zhitomir, 1862. Printed by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Shapira. Good-fair condition. · Tz'ena U'Rena on the Torah and on Megillot. Zhitomir 1852. Printed by the Shapira brothers, grandsons of the Slavita rabbi. Wear and stains. Paper gluing to title page. · Tur Orach Chaim. With the Beit Yosef. Zhitomir, 1859. Printed by the brothers Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapira.
7 books, size and condition vary. Some copies are damaged and lacking.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,000
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Collection of more that 20 books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, some damaged and lacking.
Among the books:
· Selichot, Polish tradition. Zhitomir, 1875. Printed by Yitzchak Moshe Bakst. Not recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book nor in the Vinograd-Rosenfeld records. Tears to title pages.
· Machzor, as per the customs of Reisen, Lithuania, Poland, Pihem and Mehrin, with explanations (commentary by R' Moshe Shadil) and with Ivri-teitch (Yiddish) translation. Part 1, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Zhitomir, 1853. Printed by the grandsons of the Slavita Rabbi. Worming. Detached leaves, broken and detached binding.
· Machzor for the Three Festivals (Part 2), as per the customs of Reisen, Lithuania, Poland, Pihem and Mehrin (Nusach Ashkenaz). Zhitomir, 1866. Printed by the grandsons of the Slavita Rabbi.
· Divrei Torah, compilations and novella by Rabbi Moshe Wartman. Zhitomir, 1856. Printed by Aryeh Leib Shapira. Lacking pages 141-144,236-246. Worming. Unbound.
· Orach Chaim, Se'ah Solet, Tochachat Megule U'Marpe L'Nefesh. Zhitomir, 1858. Printed by the grandsons of the Slavita Rabbi. Four books bound together, separate title page for each book. Open tears to several pages (last leaf of Tochachat Megule is lacking).
· Levushei S'rad, by Rabbi David Shlomo Eybeschütz. Zhitomir, 1854. Printed by Aryeh Leib Shapira. Copy on blue paper, fair-poor condition. Coarse open tears to title page. Lacking 4 last leaves. Detached binding and leaves. Worming.
· Tikunei HaZohar. [Zhitomir, 1863/1865/1875]. Lacking title page.
· Siddur with Kabbalistic kavanot, nusach Sefarad. Unidentified edition. Lacking first and last leaves and some in the middle [Zhitomir].
· More.
For a complete list, see Hebrew description.
23 books. Size and condition vary.
Among the books:
· Selichot, Polish tradition. Zhitomir, 1875. Printed by Yitzchak Moshe Bakst. Not recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book nor in the Vinograd-Rosenfeld records. Tears to title pages.
· Machzor, as per the customs of Reisen, Lithuania, Poland, Pihem and Mehrin, with explanations (commentary by R' Moshe Shadil) and with Ivri-teitch (Yiddish) translation. Part 1, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Zhitomir, 1853. Printed by the grandsons of the Slavita Rabbi. Worming. Detached leaves, broken and detached binding.
· Machzor for the Three Festivals (Part 2), as per the customs of Reisen, Lithuania, Poland, Pihem and Mehrin (Nusach Ashkenaz). Zhitomir, 1866. Printed by the grandsons of the Slavita Rabbi.
· Divrei Torah, compilations and novella by Rabbi Moshe Wartman. Zhitomir, 1856. Printed by Aryeh Leib Shapira. Lacking pages 141-144,236-246. Worming. Unbound.
· Orach Chaim, Se'ah Solet, Tochachat Megule U'Marpe L'Nefesh. Zhitomir, 1858. Printed by the grandsons of the Slavita Rabbi. Four books bound together, separate title page for each book. Open tears to several pages (last leaf of Tochachat Megule is lacking).
· Levushei S'rad, by Rabbi David Shlomo Eybeschütz. Zhitomir, 1854. Printed by Aryeh Leib Shapira. Copy on blue paper, fair-poor condition. Coarse open tears to title page. Lacking 4 last leaves. Detached binding and leaves. Worming.
· Tikunei HaZohar. [Zhitomir, 1863/1865/1875]. Lacking title page.
· Siddur with Kabbalistic kavanot, nusach Sefarad. Unidentified edition. Lacking first and last leaves and some in the middle [Zhitomir].
· More.
For a complete list, see Hebrew description.
23 books. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $400
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Five books printed in Zhitomir and in Russia-Poland:
1. Sefer HaRokeach, by Rabbi Eliezer of Worms, with compilations from the book Or HaYashar by Rabbi Meir Poppers. Zhitomir, 1847. Printed by the Shapira brothers, grandsons of the Slavita Rabbi. The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book records a lacking copy. Stamps of "Yonah Leib".
2. Be'er HaGolah, by the Maharal of Prague, with "Shelosha Devarim" by the Magid of Kosnitz. Zhitomir, 1859. Printed by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Shapira, grandson of the Slavita Rabbi.
3. Derech Chaim V'Tochachat Musar Haskel, by Rebbe Duber Schneerson of Lubavitch ["The Middle Rebbe"]. Without title page [Zhitomir, 1863. Printed by Chanina Lipa and Yehoshua Heshel Shapira].
4. Shulchan Aruch HaRav, by the Rebbe author of the Tanya, Part 1 (Orach Chaim, Simanim 1-212). [Sudilkov, 1826]. Lacking title page and 11 leaves.
5. Seder Hayom, by Rabbi Moshe Ibn Machir. Zhovkva, [1805]. In large letters on the title page: "As printed in Slavita" and the words "Printed in Slavita". Bound at the end of the book is a title page and three leaves of the Passover Haggadah, with the commentary of R' Y. Giktalia, Rabbi Ya'akov Emden and the Vilna Gaon. [Lvov? 1810?].
5 books. Size varies. Sefer HaRokeach is in overall good condition. The rest of the books are in overall fair-poor condition. Heavy worming, wear and tears.
1. Sefer HaRokeach, by Rabbi Eliezer of Worms, with compilations from the book Or HaYashar by Rabbi Meir Poppers. Zhitomir, 1847. Printed by the Shapira brothers, grandsons of the Slavita Rabbi. The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book records a lacking copy. Stamps of "Yonah Leib".
2. Be'er HaGolah, by the Maharal of Prague, with "Shelosha Devarim" by the Magid of Kosnitz. Zhitomir, 1859. Printed by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Shapira, grandson of the Slavita Rabbi.
3. Derech Chaim V'Tochachat Musar Haskel, by Rebbe Duber Schneerson of Lubavitch ["The Middle Rebbe"]. Without title page [Zhitomir, 1863. Printed by Chanina Lipa and Yehoshua Heshel Shapira].
4. Shulchan Aruch HaRav, by the Rebbe author of the Tanya, Part 1 (Orach Chaim, Simanim 1-212). [Sudilkov, 1826]. Lacking title page and 11 leaves.
5. Seder Hayom, by Rabbi Moshe Ibn Machir. Zhovkva, [1805]. In large letters on the title page: "As printed in Slavita" and the words "Printed in Slavita". Bound at the end of the book is a title page and three leaves of the Passover Haggadah, with the commentary of R' Y. Giktalia, Rabbi Ya'akov Emden and the Vilna Gaon. [Lvov? 1810?].
5 books. Size varies. Sefer HaRokeach is in overall good condition. The rest of the books are in overall fair-poor condition. Heavy worming, wear and tears.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Sold for: $500
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Three books printed in Sudilkov, at the beginning of the 19th century. Copies on bluish paper.
1. Chovot HaLevavot, Part 1. By Rabbeinu Bechaye Ibn Pekuda. Sudilkov, 1820.
[2], 192 leaves. 22 cm. Bluish paper. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains. Worming. Unbound.
2. Chovot HaLevavot, Part 2. By Rabbeinu Bechaye Ibn Pekuda. Sudilkov, [1819]. Ownership inscription and ancient stamps of Mishnayot groups in the synagogue of Rabbi Mianov in Berdychiv.
[2], 121 leaves. 20 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains and major wear. Unbound.
3. Mikdash Melech, commentary on the Zohar - Part 2 on Shemot, by Kabbalist Rabbi Shalom Buzaglo. Sudilkov, [1819]. Signatures of Rabbi "Mordechai Ze'ev Wolf ---", and more inscriptions.
[1], 134, 155-158, [1] leaves. 21 cm. Bluish paper, good-fair condition. Stains. Worming. Old binding with damages and worming.
1. Chovot HaLevavot, Part 1. By Rabbeinu Bechaye Ibn Pekuda. Sudilkov, 1820.
[2], 192 leaves. 22 cm. Bluish paper. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains. Worming. Unbound.
2. Chovot HaLevavot, Part 2. By Rabbeinu Bechaye Ibn Pekuda. Sudilkov, [1819]. Ownership inscription and ancient stamps of Mishnayot groups in the synagogue of Rabbi Mianov in Berdychiv.
[2], 121 leaves. 20 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains and major wear. Unbound.
3. Mikdash Melech, commentary on the Zohar - Part 2 on Shemot, by Kabbalist Rabbi Shalom Buzaglo. Sudilkov, [1819]. Signatures of Rabbi "Mordechai Ze'ev Wolf ---", and more inscriptions.
[1], 134, 155-158, [1] leaves. 21 cm. Bluish paper, good-fair condition. Stains. Worming. Old binding with damages and worming.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Tikun Lel Shavuot and Lel Hoshana Raba, according to the order of the Shla HaKadosh. Ostroh, 1813.
The story of the revelation of the Magid to Rabbi Yosef Karo on Lel Shavuot appears at the beginning of the book.
[98] leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Old worn binding.
The story of the revelation of the Magid to Rabbi Yosef Karo on Lel Shavuot appears at the beginning of the book.
[98] leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Old worn binding.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Fac-similes of Hebrew manuscripts, obtained at the Jewish synagogue in K'ae-fung-foo. Shanghai, 1851. Published by London Missionary Society's Press.First Hebrew book printed in China.
The facsimile was printed in four parts. Offered here are two volumes. The first contains two parts [Parshashot V'Ela Shemot and Ele Pekudei]; printed on regular paper.The second volume contains another part [Re'eh Anochi]; lithographed on thin delicate rice paper.
The K'ae-Fung-Foo community was the earliest Jewish community in China. It was founded in the 11th century and its synagogue was built in 1163.
The ancient manuscript copied in this facsimile was written in the Chinese writing technique which explains its similarity to Chinese calligraphy.
Approximately 20 cm. The volume on regular paper: [40] leaves. Stains, dampstains and wear. Fair condition, several torn leaves affecting text and open tears (most of leaf [37] is torn out). The volume on rice paper: [52] leaves. Thin delicate paper. Good condition. Many stains.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
The facsimile was printed in four parts. Offered here are two volumes. The first contains two parts [Parshashot V'Ela Shemot and Ele Pekudei]; printed on regular paper.The second volume contains another part [Re'eh Anochi]; lithographed on thin delicate rice paper.
The K'ae-Fung-Foo community was the earliest Jewish community in China. It was founded in the 11th century and its synagogue was built in 1163.
The ancient manuscript copied in this facsimile was written in the Chinese writing technique which explains its similarity to Chinese calligraphy.
Approximately 20 cm. The volume on regular paper: [40] leaves. Stains, dampstains and wear. Fair condition, several torn leaves affecting text and open tears (most of leaf [37] is torn out). The volume on rice paper: [52] leaves. Thin delicate paper. Good condition. Many stains.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Mishmeret HaKodesh - Shir Chadash, Parts 1-2. Part 1: Shir Chadash commentary, on Shir HaShirim, by Rabbi Ya'akov son of R' Yosef the physician of Baghdad. Part 2: Siddur for Shabbat, Sephardic tradition. Calcutta, [1843-1844].
76 leaves; 110 leaves. 15 cm. Good condition. Worming. Restored tear in the center of the first title page. Fabric binding.
76 leaves; 110 leaves. 15 cm. Good condition. Worming. Restored tear in the center of the first title page. Fabric binding.
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Lot 361 Map of Beit HaMikdash - Large Handwritten and Illustrated Leaf - Cochin, India, 19th Century
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Large handwritten and illustrated leaf, map of Beit HaMikdash. Cochin, [19th century].
Detailed sketch of the Temple Mount, the azarot and the hechal, with the Temple vessels.
At the bottom of the map are explanatory notes, according to letters marked on various sections of the map.
"The appearance of the House of the L-d, the Beit HaMikdash… written here in Cochin by… Chaim son of R' Yosef [Chal]yagoa".
48X70 cm. Poor condition. Stains, wear and tears. Open tears and damages to text and to map (primarily to the lower-right section). The leaf was mounted on fabric and covered with parchment paper for restoration purposes.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Detailed sketch of the Temple Mount, the azarot and the hechal, with the Temple vessels.
At the bottom of the map are explanatory notes, according to letters marked on various sections of the map.
"The appearance of the House of the L-d, the Beit HaMikdash… written here in Cochin by… Chaim son of R' Yosef [Chal]yagoa".
48X70 cm. Poor condition. Stains, wear and tears. Open tears and damages to text and to map (primarily to the lower-right section). The leaf was mounted on fabric and covered with parchment paper for restoration purposes.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
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Lot 362 Collection of Pamphlets with Handwritten Songs and Piyyutim - Baghdad or India, 19th Century
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Collection of handwritten pamphlets of songs and piyyutim, for Simchat Torah and for Pesach. [Baghdad or India, c. 19th century].
Two pamphlets of "Songs for hakafot on Simchat Torah". Three pamphlets of "Songs for Simchat Beit HaSho'eva", a pamphlet of "Songs for those who are called up to the Torah (aliya) on Simchat Torah" and three pamphlets with the version of "Our sages said that when G-d punished the Egyptians in Egypt…" [appendix to the Passover Haggadah according to the tradition of Babylonian Jews], with Judeo-Arabic translation.
9 pamphlets. Size varies, overall good condition. Stains and wear.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Two pamphlets of "Songs for hakafot on Simchat Torah". Three pamphlets of "Songs for Simchat Beit HaSho'eva", a pamphlet of "Songs for those who are called up to the Torah (aliya) on Simchat Torah" and three pamphlets with the version of "Our sages said that when G-d punished the Egyptians in Egypt…" [appendix to the Passover Haggadah according to the tradition of Babylonian Jews], with Judeo-Arabic translation.
9 pamphlets. Size varies, overall good condition. Stains and wear.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
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