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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Sefer Yetzira attributed to Avraham Avinu, with four commentaries: Rabbi Se'adya Gaon, Rabbi Eliezer of Worms, Ramban and Ra'avad. Kabalistic charts and diagrams. [Mantua, 1562]. Printed by Ya'akov Cohen of Gazzuolo. First edition.
Some of the sketches in Sefer HaYetzira are circles for calculating combination of Names. This is done by creating a large circle encompassing one or two smaller circles. These circles turn causing various combinations to appear. This copy includes [1] leaf - an illustrated plate with printed hands and small circles for cutting and pasting in their appropriate places. The leaf is partially lacking. This leaf does not appear in most copies.
Ownership inscription on leaf 2: "Chizkiyahu Ya'akov Suri—". On leaves 78-79 are censor erasures, probably by a Jew who wanted to prevent inappropriate use of the practical Kabbalah which appears there. On the margin of leaf 79 is a gloss regarding prohibition of using Holy Names.
108 [should be: 105] leaves; [1] plate. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming. New half-leather binding.
Some of the sketches in Sefer HaYetzira are circles for calculating combination of Names. This is done by creating a large circle encompassing one or two smaller circles. These circles turn causing various combinations to appear. This copy includes [1] leaf - an illustrated plate with printed hands and small circles for cutting and pasting in their appropriate places. The leaf is partially lacking. This leaf does not appear in most copies.
Ownership inscription on leaf 2: "Chizkiyahu Ya'akov Suri—". On leaves 78-79 are censor erasures, probably by a Jew who wanted to prevent inappropriate use of the practical Kabbalah which appears there. On the margin of leaf 79 is a gloss regarding prohibition of using Holy Names.
108 [should be: 105] leaves; [1] plate. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming. New half-leather binding.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Tikunei HaZohar, written by the Tana Rabbi Shimon ben Yochai. [Mantua, 1558]. First edition and first printing of the Zohar after rabbis removed the ban on its printing, which lasted for the first 90 years of Hebrew printing.
Hundreds of long glosses and short revisions in an early Oriental script (evidently by two writers) of various additions and versions [according to manuscripts and comparisons to parallel sections of the Zohar on the Torah]. Commentaries and novellae, revisions, etc.
On the binding is an ownership inscription from Morocco: "This Tikunei HaZohar of my grandfather R' Shmuel HaCohen of Debdou Shmuel HaCohen" [Debdou, the city of kohanim, a well-known city in Northeast Morocco, the majority of the community were kohanim from Seville, Spain who settled in Debdou in the mid-15th century. For further information about the history of city and its scholars, see: "Ir HaKohanim Debdou, Morocco", Jerusalem, 1987; "Yachas Debdou Hechadash, Jerusalem, 1997].
Incomplete damaged copy - only leaves 22-146. Some leaves are not in the correct order (originally: [4], 146, [2] leaves). 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Open tears and worming, stains and wear. Leather binding, damaged.
Hundreds of long glosses and short revisions in an early Oriental script (evidently by two writers) of various additions and versions [according to manuscripts and comparisons to parallel sections of the Zohar on the Torah]. Commentaries and novellae, revisions, etc.
On the binding is an ownership inscription from Morocco: "This Tikunei HaZohar of my grandfather R' Shmuel HaCohen of Debdou Shmuel HaCohen" [Debdou, the city of kohanim, a well-known city in Northeast Morocco, the majority of the community were kohanim from Seville, Spain who settled in Debdou in the mid-15th century. For further information about the history of city and its scholars, see: "Ir HaKohanim Debdou, Morocco", Jerusalem, 1987; "Yachas Debdou Hechadash, Jerusalem, 1997].
Incomplete damaged copy - only leaves 22-146. Some leaves are not in the correct order (originally: [4], 146, [2] leaves). 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Open tears and worming, stains and wear. Leather binding, damaged.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Manuscript, Etz HaChaim, Kabbalistic homiletics from the Arizal, by Rabbi Chaim Vital. With an introduction by the editor Rabbi Meir [the Maharam] Poppers. Attractive Oriental writing, with marginalia. [Oriental countries, ca. 1750].
[Without title page], 2-192 leaves. 22 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains, detached leaves. Worn leather binding.
Enclosed: An illustrated leaf of "protection", with a Chamsa, Holy Names and a Star of David. [Tel Aviv?, ca. 1930].
[Without title page], 2-192 leaves. 22 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains, detached leaves. Worn leather binding.
Enclosed: An illustrated leaf of "protection", with a Chamsa, Holy Names and a Star of David. [Tel Aviv?, ca. 1930].
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Manuscript, Mishnat Chassidim by Rabbi Emanuel Chai Riki, Seder Lel Pesach; Sefer HaKavanot by Rabbi Chaim Vital - Maharchu [North Africa, 18th century].
Handwritten volume composed of two (incomplete) compositions:
· Masechet Seder Lel Pesach, the Haggadah and a Kabbalistic commentary, from the book Mishnat Chassidim, by Rabbi Emanuel Chai Riki (square semi-cursive Sephardic script). Ends in the middle, after explaining the 10 plagues. [5] pages of remazim and kavanot of the stages (simanim) of the Seder (beginning with Karpas), precede this composition.
· Sefer HaKavanot of the Maharchu. Contains some kavanot for the morning prayer, with two articles on Purim in the middle: "The meaning of Purim by R' Chaim Vital", and "Nice homily for Purim from the Ari…". (Attractive "Western" cursive script).
Three leaves were enclosed to the end of the volume in a later writing (19th century), with two eulogies of the sage Rabbi Mordechai Elmashali. One has an acrostic: "David bar HaKadosh…HaRav HaRamach…".
[54] leaves (Mishnat Chassidim and Sefer HaKavanot) + [3] leaves (eulogies). Approximately 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Open tears and damages to several leaves affecting the text. Worn damaged binding.
Handwritten volume composed of two (incomplete) compositions:
· Masechet Seder Lel Pesach, the Haggadah and a Kabbalistic commentary, from the book Mishnat Chassidim, by Rabbi Emanuel Chai Riki (square semi-cursive Sephardic script). Ends in the middle, after explaining the 10 plagues. [5] pages of remazim and kavanot of the stages (simanim) of the Seder (beginning with Karpas), precede this composition.
· Sefer HaKavanot of the Maharchu. Contains some kavanot for the morning prayer, with two articles on Purim in the middle: "The meaning of Purim by R' Chaim Vital", and "Nice homily for Purim from the Ari…". (Attractive "Western" cursive script).
Three leaves were enclosed to the end of the volume in a later writing (19th century), with two eulogies of the sage Rabbi Mordechai Elmashali. One has an acrostic: "David bar HaKadosh…HaRav HaRamach…".
[54] leaves (Mishnat Chassidim and Sefer HaKavanot) + [3] leaves (eulogies). Approximately 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Open tears and damages to several leaves affecting the text. Worn damaged binding.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Printed signature (gathering of leaves) from the book Shtei Yadot, by Kabbalist Rabbi Avraham Chizkuni. [Constantinople, 1679].
Composition of two commentaries on the Zohar, Yad Rama and Yad Hashem, both titled Shtei Yadot. The two commentaries flank the text of the Zohar printed in the center the leaf (Parashat Bereshit, Ma'amar Aleph, and beginning of Ma'amar Bet).
The author began printing his composition in the city of Constantinople. He had only completed the first signature and the printing ceased because the printer fled with part of the money received to cover the printing expenses. The printing of the book was never completed.
The leaves that were printed have Sabbatean allusions originating from the writings of Nathan of Gaza (regarding the book and the author's Sabbatean connections, see: M. Benayahu, HaTenu'a HaShabta'it Be'Yavan, Jerusalem 1973, pp. 72-74).
For many years, this incomplete book remained unknown, until Prof. Gershom Scholem discovered a copy in the The Jewish Theological Seminary of America in NY. The signature was not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book and no other copy is known to exist besides for that copy and this one. The National Library of Israel holds only a photocopy of the item in the JTS.
Rabbi Avraham son of R' Yechizkiya Feivel, a Torah scholar and Kabbalist, born in Krakow in 1627 was the disciple of Rabbi Heshel of Krakow. He authored the book Zot Chukat HaTorah - a synopsis of Kavanot Ha'Ari which he printed in Venice in 1659. In 1680, he stayed in Salonika and relocated to Constantinople to print his book Shtei Yadot on the Zohar. Following the failed attempt to print his book, he moved to Tripoli, Libya and died there. In 1726, his son brought his composition on the Torah named Shtei Yadot to print. In the introduction to this book, the son recounts that after his father printed the first signature of his book on the Zohar in Constantinople, "the printer fled with some of the money and this distressed him almost to death".
1-4 leaves. 29 cm. Good condition. Stains, folding marks and wear.
Composition of two commentaries on the Zohar, Yad Rama and Yad Hashem, both titled Shtei Yadot. The two commentaries flank the text of the Zohar printed in the center the leaf (Parashat Bereshit, Ma'amar Aleph, and beginning of Ma'amar Bet).
The author began printing his composition in the city of Constantinople. He had only completed the first signature and the printing ceased because the printer fled with part of the money received to cover the printing expenses. The printing of the book was never completed.
The leaves that were printed have Sabbatean allusions originating from the writings of Nathan of Gaza (regarding the book and the author's Sabbatean connections, see: M. Benayahu, HaTenu'a HaShabta'it Be'Yavan, Jerusalem 1973, pp. 72-74).
For many years, this incomplete book remained unknown, until Prof. Gershom Scholem discovered a copy in the The Jewish Theological Seminary of America in NY. The signature was not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book and no other copy is known to exist besides for that copy and this one. The National Library of Israel holds only a photocopy of the item in the JTS.
Rabbi Avraham son of R' Yechizkiya Feivel, a Torah scholar and Kabbalist, born in Krakow in 1627 was the disciple of Rabbi Heshel of Krakow. He authored the book Zot Chukat HaTorah - a synopsis of Kavanot Ha'Ari which he printed in Venice in 1659. In 1680, he stayed in Salonika and relocated to Constantinople to print his book Shtei Yadot on the Zohar. Following the failed attempt to print his book, he moved to Tripoli, Libya and died there. In 1726, his son brought his composition on the Torah named Shtei Yadot to print. In the introduction to this book, the son recounts that after his father printed the first signature of his book on the Zohar in Constantinople, "the printer fled with some of the money and this distressed him almost to death".
1-4 leaves. 29 cm. Good condition. Stains, folding marks and wear.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Sold for: $688
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Siddur Tefilla Mikol HaShana, Vol. 1 with Keter Yosef, Kabbalistic commentaries and prayers, by Rabbi Yosef of Przemysl. Berlin, 1699. This Siddur was printed in two editions, conforming to Ashkenazi and Polish traditions. The piyyutim comprise the primary difference between the two editions, not the actual text of the prayers. This copy conforms to the Polish tradition.
Several glosses in Ashkenazi handwriting from the time of printing [early 18th century].
Copy missing title page and many leaves at the beginning: 53-64, 61-96, 101-160, 118 leaves (originally: [1], 5-64, 61-96, 101-160, 118 leaves). 21.5 cm. Fair condition. Worn, detached leaves, stains and slight worming. Without binding.
This Siddur is especially rare because most copies were sent to geniza after a heated debate due to several commentaries in the spirit of Sabbatai Zevi found in the Kabbalistic commentary of the Siddur. In his book Torat HaKenaot (Altona 1752), Rabbi Ya'akov Emden includes this Siddur among books suspected of Sabbatean allusions and writes: "And these are the books which integrate the venom of that snake in several inconspicuous places, in the Siddur Tefilla Keter Yosef, therefore the Rabbis of the previous generation have decreed to send it to geniza". Rabbi Ezekiel Katzenellenbogen, Av Beit Din of Hamburg, Altona and Wandsbek writes in a letter to Rabbi Moshe Chagiz (in an Oxford manuscript): "…and therefore, I have instructed to publicize in all synagogues to bring me all siddurim with the Keter Yosef commentary". However, the Sabbatean views in this commentary were not written by the author, who was a preacher, a prominent Torah scholar and Dayan and wrote several books including Ketonet Pasim (Lublin, 1691) and Tzofnat Pa'aneach Chadash (Frankfurt an der Oder, 1694). The offensive Sabbatean allusions were added by editors before printing, see Edut B'Ya'akov by Rabbi Ya'akov Emden (Altona 1756, p. 50): "The elder Dayan of Amsterdam R' Moshe Frankfurter, told me that the author of the Keter Yosef commentary on the Siddur only wrote the revealed commentary and since he was blind, was unaware of the additions by the proofreaders and printers, they have added their own commentaries and they will be held accountable". (See enclosed material, essay by R' S.Z. Leiman, Sefer Zikaron by Rabbi Moshe Lifshitz, pp. 885-888).
Several glosses in Ashkenazi handwriting from the time of printing [early 18th century].
Copy missing title page and many leaves at the beginning: 53-64, 61-96, 101-160, 118 leaves (originally: [1], 5-64, 61-96, 101-160, 118 leaves). 21.5 cm. Fair condition. Worn, detached leaves, stains and slight worming. Without binding.
This Siddur is especially rare because most copies were sent to geniza after a heated debate due to several commentaries in the spirit of Sabbatai Zevi found in the Kabbalistic commentary of the Siddur. In his book Torat HaKenaot (Altona 1752), Rabbi Ya'akov Emden includes this Siddur among books suspected of Sabbatean allusions and writes: "And these are the books which integrate the venom of that snake in several inconspicuous places, in the Siddur Tefilla Keter Yosef, therefore the Rabbis of the previous generation have decreed to send it to geniza". Rabbi Ezekiel Katzenellenbogen, Av Beit Din of Hamburg, Altona and Wandsbek writes in a letter to Rabbi Moshe Chagiz (in an Oxford manuscript): "…and therefore, I have instructed to publicize in all synagogues to bring me all siddurim with the Keter Yosef commentary". However, the Sabbatean views in this commentary were not written by the author, who was a preacher, a prominent Torah scholar and Dayan and wrote several books including Ketonet Pasim (Lublin, 1691) and Tzofnat Pa'aneach Chadash (Frankfurt an der Oder, 1694). The offensive Sabbatean allusions were added by editors before printing, see Edut B'Ya'akov by Rabbi Ya'akov Emden (Altona 1756, p. 50): "The elder Dayan of Amsterdam R' Moshe Frankfurter, told me that the author of the Keter Yosef commentary on the Siddur only wrote the revealed commentary and since he was blind, was unaware of the additions by the proofreaders and printers, they have added their own commentaries and they will be held accountable". (See enclosed material, essay by R' S.Z. Leiman, Sefer Zikaron by Rabbi Moshe Lifshitz, pp. 885-888).
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Megale Amukot, 252 Kabbalistic explanations of the VaEtchanan prayer. By Rabbi Natan Neta Shapira Av Beit Din of Krakow who introduced Kabbalistic study to Ashkenazi countries. Fürth, 1691. Second edition.
Undeciphered signatures on title page. Many long glosses [more than 50] in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting [18th century]. Deep novellae and kabbalistic remazim. On Leaf 28/2 he cites "…until here is a copy of the homilies of the Kabbalist R' Shimshon of Ostropoli, passed down from one person to another, from his writings…".
On the endpaper is a signature in another handwriting: "…Yehuda Melamed from…".
[2], 102 leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Much wear and open tears, to title page and first and last leaves. Ancient binding, worn and torn.
Undeciphered signatures on title page. Many long glosses [more than 50] in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting [18th century]. Deep novellae and kabbalistic remazim. On Leaf 28/2 he cites "…until here is a copy of the homilies of the Kabbalist R' Shimshon of Ostropoli, passed down from one person to another, from his writings…".
On the endpaper is a signature in another handwriting: "…Yehuda Melamed from…".
[2], 102 leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Much wear and open tears, to title page and first and last leaves. Ancient binding, worn and torn.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Sold for: $1,375
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Five important Kabbalistic books, printed in Russia-Poland in the 18th century, at the beginning of the Chassidic era and at the time Kabbalistic study began to spread throughout Russian-Polish countries:
· Sefer HaTemunah, "Awesome wondrous ideas about letters and vowels", attributed to Rabbi Nechunya ben HaKaneh and to Rabbi Yishmael Cohen Gadol, with the "secret of G-d's Name". Korets, [1784]. First edition.
· Bound with: Sod Hashem, about the progression of the worlds and the ten sefirot, "By a holy person of the Rishonim…based on the Kabbalah of the Ari". [Koritz, 1784. Printed separately without a title page. Attached to various Kabbalistic books printed in Korets].
· Machberet HaKodesh, kavanot for Shabbat and Festivals. By Rabbi Chaim Vital - Maharchu. Korets [1783]. First edition. Approbations of 10 rabbis of "Greater Mezritch".
· Chesed L'Avraham, Kabbalistic topics, by Rabbi Avraham Azulai of Hebron, with "esoteric explanations of Chazal sayings" by Rabbi Chaim Vital. Slavita, 1794. Among the first books printed by Rebbe Moshe Shapira of Slavita.
· Zohar Chadash, Berdychiv, [1825]. Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Bak.
5 books in four volumes. Size and condition vary. Good to fair. Worming. The book Chesed L'Avraham has damages to last leaves. Zohar Chadash is lacking last leaf which is replaced by a photocopy.
Interesting signatures and stamps in all books: · Sefer HaTemunah: Ancient stamp: "Eliezer son of Nachman of Ravani" [possibly should read Ruzhany]. The last leaf has a faded signature of Rabbi "Elyakum Shlomo Shapira" [Ra'avad of Eišiškės and Grodno. Died in Jerusalem in 1908]. On the last endpaper is the stamp of Rabbi "Chaim Berlin - son of the Netziv…". · Machberet HaKodesh: Signature and inscriptions in Ashkenazi handwriting: "Shlomo HaCohen", "R' Shlomo HaCohen" [perhaps related to Rabbi Shlomo HaCohen Rabinowitz, the first Radomsk Rebbe, author of Tiferet Shlomo, 1803-1866, one of the leading Polish rebbes in his times]. Many inscriptions in Oriental writing of kavanot of Lel HaSeder on endpapers. Signature in Oriental handwriting: "Shlomo of Damascus". · Chesed L'Avraham: ownership inscriptions in Yemenite handwriting "Shlomo son of Zecharya Almaliach" who purchased the book from "Baruch Tzeror". Signatures of his son "Shlomo Ibn Shlomo Ibn Zecharya Almaliach, and his sons Shemaya and Shem Tov". · Zohar Chadash: signatures in ancient handwriting, "Moshe son of Chaim ---", inscription of a name for prayer: "Dov son of Feiga Pesya of Kishinev".
Sod Hashem was printed separately, without title page, and attached to various Kabbalistic books printed in Korets in 1783-1784. [See Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, Record 179404 of copies attached to Zohar Chadash or to Sha'ar HaYichudim. This is a unique copy attached to Sefer HaTemunah].
· Sefer HaTemunah, "Awesome wondrous ideas about letters and vowels", attributed to Rabbi Nechunya ben HaKaneh and to Rabbi Yishmael Cohen Gadol, with the "secret of G-d's Name". Korets, [1784]. First edition.
· Bound with: Sod Hashem, about the progression of the worlds and the ten sefirot, "By a holy person of the Rishonim…based on the Kabbalah of the Ari". [Koritz, 1784. Printed separately without a title page. Attached to various Kabbalistic books printed in Korets].
· Machberet HaKodesh, kavanot for Shabbat and Festivals. By Rabbi Chaim Vital - Maharchu. Korets [1783]. First edition. Approbations of 10 rabbis of "Greater Mezritch".
· Chesed L'Avraham, Kabbalistic topics, by Rabbi Avraham Azulai of Hebron, with "esoteric explanations of Chazal sayings" by Rabbi Chaim Vital. Slavita, 1794. Among the first books printed by Rebbe Moshe Shapira of Slavita.
· Zohar Chadash, Berdychiv, [1825]. Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Bak.
5 books in four volumes. Size and condition vary. Good to fair. Worming. The book Chesed L'Avraham has damages to last leaves. Zohar Chadash is lacking last leaf which is replaced by a photocopy.
Interesting signatures and stamps in all books: · Sefer HaTemunah: Ancient stamp: "Eliezer son of Nachman of Ravani" [possibly should read Ruzhany]. The last leaf has a faded signature of Rabbi "Elyakum Shlomo Shapira" [Ra'avad of Eišiškės and Grodno. Died in Jerusalem in 1908]. On the last endpaper is the stamp of Rabbi "Chaim Berlin - son of the Netziv…". · Machberet HaKodesh: Signature and inscriptions in Ashkenazi handwriting: "Shlomo HaCohen", "R' Shlomo HaCohen" [perhaps related to Rabbi Shlomo HaCohen Rabinowitz, the first Radomsk Rebbe, author of Tiferet Shlomo, 1803-1866, one of the leading Polish rebbes in his times]. Many inscriptions in Oriental writing of kavanot of Lel HaSeder on endpapers. Signature in Oriental handwriting: "Shlomo of Damascus". · Chesed L'Avraham: ownership inscriptions in Yemenite handwriting "Shlomo son of Zecharya Almaliach" who purchased the book from "Baruch Tzeror". Signatures of his son "Shlomo Ibn Shlomo Ibn Zecharya Almaliach, and his sons Shemaya and Shem Tov". · Zohar Chadash: signatures in ancient handwriting, "Moshe son of Chaim ---", inscription of a name for prayer: "Dov son of Feiga Pesya of Kishinev".
Sod Hashem was printed separately, without title page, and attached to various Kabbalistic books printed in Korets in 1783-1784. [See Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, Record 179404 of copies attached to Zohar Chadash or to Sha'ar HaYichudim. This is a unique copy attached to Sefer HaTemunah].
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Raziel HaMalach, "This book was given to Adam HaRishon by the Angel Raziel". Kabbalah and segulot. Amsterdam, 1701. Printed by Moshe Mendes Coutinho. First edition. Many Kabbalistic illustrations.
This book is the source of many known segulot; for strengthening memory, amulet for protection of a woman giving birth. Possessing this book is a verified Segulah for protection from disaster and fire as written on the title page of this book: "Excellent segulah for wise and clever children and for success and blessing and to extinguish fires and to keep away any demon and harm from your dwelling. Anyone who possesses this book concealed with his silver and gold will be speedily saved when in trouble. All Torah-observant Jews will testify to this". Some say that it is a segulah for childless couples and for women experiencing difficult labor.
18, [1], 19-45 leaves. 23.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains. This book was professionally restored. Damages with open tears to the margins of all the leaves, the damages were restored and replaced with paper. In several places, the text was affected. New leather binding.
This book is the source of many known segulot; for strengthening memory, amulet for protection of a woman giving birth. Possessing this book is a verified Segulah for protection from disaster and fire as written on the title page of this book: "Excellent segulah for wise and clever children and for success and blessing and to extinguish fires and to keep away any demon and harm from your dwelling. Anyone who possesses this book concealed with his silver and gold will be speedily saved when in trouble. All Torah-observant Jews will testify to this". Some say that it is a segulah for childless couples and for women experiencing difficult labor.
18, [1], 19-45 leaves. 23.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains. This book was professionally restored. Damages with open tears to the margins of all the leaves, the damages were restored and replaced with paper. In several places, the text was affected. New leather binding.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Raziel HaMalach, "This book was given to Adam HaRishon by the Angel Raziel". Kabbalah and segulot. Amsterdam, 1701. Printed by Moshe Mendes Coutinho. First edition. Many kabbalistic illustrations.
Copy lacking last 3 leaves: 42 leaves (originally: 45 leaves). 22.5 cm. Fair condition, wear damages and stains. Worming affecting text. Detached leaves. Ancient leather binding, with gilt decorations. Damaged and worn.
On Leaf 30/2 is an ancient stamp from Jerusalem with an illustration of the Western Wall.
Copy lacking last 3 leaves: 42 leaves (originally: 45 leaves). 22.5 cm. Fair condition, wear damages and stains. Worming affecting text. Detached leaves. Ancient leather binding, with gilt decorations. Damaged and worn.
On Leaf 30/2 is an ancient stamp from Jerusalem with an illustration of the Western Wall.
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Three different editions of the book Raziel HaMalach, printed in Russia-Poland, early 19th century:
1. Raziel HaMalach, with additions and with the approbation of the Magid of Koznitz. Warsaw, [1812]. First edition with the glosses of the Magid of Koznitz. (Stefansky Chassidut, no. 536). Leaves cut with damage to text.
2. This book of Adam HaRishon given to him by Raziel HaMalach. Lemberg, (1804?). On the title page: Lemberg, Gedruckt bei Jides Rosanes, 1804 [Lemberg, printed by Judith Rosanes]. This is one of the books falsely attributed to Judith Rosanes, the Lvov Rebbetzin (See A. Ya'ari, "Books which were attributed to Judith Rosanes, but were not printed by her", Kiryat Sefer, 21, no. 59). The book was apparently printed in Lemberg c. 1834.
3. Raziel HaMalach. [Russia-Poland, 1848].
Three books, size and condition vary.
1. Raziel HaMalach, with additions and with the approbation of the Magid of Koznitz. Warsaw, [1812]. First edition with the glosses of the Magid of Koznitz. (Stefansky Chassidut, no. 536). Leaves cut with damage to text.
2. This book of Adam HaRishon given to him by Raziel HaMalach. Lemberg, (1804?). On the title page: Lemberg, Gedruckt bei Jides Rosanes, 1804 [Lemberg, printed by Judith Rosanes]. This is one of the books falsely attributed to Judith Rosanes, the Lvov Rebbetzin (See A. Ya'ari, "Books which were attributed to Judith Rosanes, but were not printed by her", Kiryat Sefer, 21, no. 59). The book was apparently printed in Lemberg c. 1834.
3. Raziel HaMalach. [Russia-Poland, 1848].
Three books, size and condition vary.
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![Tikunei HaZohar, written by the Tana Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Lvov, [1791].
Copy of the first Amshinov Rebbes. On the title](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/091.jpg "Tikunei HaZohar - Lvov, 1791 - Copy of the First Amshinov Rebbes - Reb")
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Tikunei HaZohar, written by the Tana Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Lvov, [1791].
Copy of the first Amshinov Rebbes. On the title page and on the last leaf are stamps of Rabbi "Menachem Kalisz Av Beit Din of Amshinov". Ancient stamps on title page and on additional leaves: "J. D. Kalisz" - Stamp of his father, the "Admor HaZaken" Rabbi Ya'akov David Kalisz of Amshinov.
Rebbe Ya'akov David Kalisz (1814-1878, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 262-263), the first Amshinov Rebbe, called by his Chassidim "HaAdmor HaZaken". Eldest son of Rebbe Yitzchak of Warka. In his youth, he was appointed Rabbi of Hrubieszów, afterward Rabbi of Przysucha and later Rabbi of Ger (Góra Kalwaria), before Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter, author of Chiddushei HaRim began his tenure as Rabbi of Ger. He then relocated to Amshinov wherein he established his court and the name of his residence eventually became the name of his dynasty. He was a leading rebbe in Poland and collaborated with the author of Chiddushei HaRim in communal activities.
His son, Rebbe Menachem Kalisz (1860-1918, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol 3, pp. 81-82), succeeded his father as Amshinov Rebbe and Rabbi after his father's death at the age of 18. During his tenure, his court grew and hundreds of Chassidim accepted his authority. He continued his father's public and private charitable activities. He served as rebbe for exactly 40 years, from Parshat VaYishlach to Parshat VaYishlach. Upon his death, the Imrei Emet of Ger said that "We have lost one of the last of the Knesset HaGedola". His sons and grandsons are the current Amshinov rebbes.
An ancient signature appears on the leaf preceding the title page: "Moshe of Wyszogród", apparently, the tsaddik Rabbi Moshe of Wyszogród, a close disciple of the "Holy Jew" of Przysucha [see enclosed material].
Copy lacking 4 leaves. [16] leaves. 1-24, 29-32, 25-28, 33-132, 137-138 leaves (originally: [15], 139 leaves). Large open tear affecting text on Leaf 138 [with early restoration - with one of the Rebbe's stamps]. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Contemporary binding, most of which is missing (just the back of the binding remains).
Copy of the first Amshinov Rebbes. On the title page and on the last leaf are stamps of Rabbi "Menachem Kalisz Av Beit Din of Amshinov". Ancient stamps on title page and on additional leaves: "J. D. Kalisz" - Stamp of his father, the "Admor HaZaken" Rabbi Ya'akov David Kalisz of Amshinov.
Rebbe Ya'akov David Kalisz (1814-1878, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 262-263), the first Amshinov Rebbe, called by his Chassidim "HaAdmor HaZaken". Eldest son of Rebbe Yitzchak of Warka. In his youth, he was appointed Rabbi of Hrubieszów, afterward Rabbi of Przysucha and later Rabbi of Ger (Góra Kalwaria), before Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter, author of Chiddushei HaRim began his tenure as Rabbi of Ger. He then relocated to Amshinov wherein he established his court and the name of his residence eventually became the name of his dynasty. He was a leading rebbe in Poland and collaborated with the author of Chiddushei HaRim in communal activities.
His son, Rebbe Menachem Kalisz (1860-1918, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol 3, pp. 81-82), succeeded his father as Amshinov Rebbe and Rabbi after his father's death at the age of 18. During his tenure, his court grew and hundreds of Chassidim accepted his authority. He continued his father's public and private charitable activities. He served as rebbe for exactly 40 years, from Parshat VaYishlach to Parshat VaYishlach. Upon his death, the Imrei Emet of Ger said that "We have lost one of the last of the Knesset HaGedola". His sons and grandsons are the current Amshinov rebbes.
An ancient signature appears on the leaf preceding the title page: "Moshe of Wyszogród", apparently, the tsaddik Rabbi Moshe of Wyszogród, a close disciple of the "Holy Jew" of Przysucha [see enclosed material].
Copy lacking 4 leaves. [16] leaves. 1-24, 29-32, 25-28, 33-132, 137-138 leaves (originally: [15], 139 leaves). Large open tear affecting text on Leaf 138 [with early restoration - with one of the Rebbe's stamps]. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Contemporary binding, most of which is missing (just the back of the binding remains).
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