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![Minhag Avot Tanya. Customs and laws. [By Rabbi Yechiel son of R' Yekutiel Anav, author of Ma'a lot HaMidot]. Mantua, 1514. Pr](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/021_1.jpg "Minhag Avot Tanya - First Edition, Mantua, 1514 - Lacking Copy with An")
![Minhag Avot Tanya. Customs and laws. [By Rabbi Yechiel son of R' Yekutiel Anav, author of Ma'a lot HaMidot]. Mantua, 1514. Pr](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/021_2.jpg "Minhag Avot Tanya - First Edition, Mantua, 1514 - Lacking Copy with An")
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Minhag Avot Tanya. Customs and laws. [By Rabbi Yechiel son of R' Yekutiel Anav, author of Ma'a lot HaMidot]. Mantua, 1514. Printed by Shmuel Latif.
Abridgement of Shibolei HaLeket, with many additions. The book was prepared as a halachic composition to accompany the siddur according to Italian tradition (Minhag Bnei Roma). It was printed anonymously, but in some editions it was attributed to R' Yechiel son of R' Asher (the Rosh) and to R' Yechiel son of R' Tzidkiya.
Printed without a title page. On the last page is the printer's colophon, from the month of Sivan 1514 in Mantua.
Originally: 25 signatures of 4 leaves ([99] leaves). This copy is lacking signatures 1-2 ([8] first leaves), replaced in ancient square handwriting and with a decorative title page. On the title page is the signature of Rabbi "Shmuel Vintura". On the first page of the handwritten part is an ownership inscription in cursive Italian script [from c. 17th century].
[12] handwritten leaves + blank leaves; [91] printed leaves (signatures 3-25). 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Worming affecting text, wear and stains. Worn, torn and detached binding.
In following editions, the composition was called Tanya Rabata or Tanya Rabati. About the author and the composition, see: Y. Z. Feintoch, Talmudic traditions and versions, Ramat Gan 1985, pp. 65-76; Y. Ta-Shema, in: Italia, 11, 1995, pp. 48-49.
Abridgement of Shibolei HaLeket, with many additions. The book was prepared as a halachic composition to accompany the siddur according to Italian tradition (Minhag Bnei Roma). It was printed anonymously, but in some editions it was attributed to R' Yechiel son of R' Asher (the Rosh) and to R' Yechiel son of R' Tzidkiya.
Printed without a title page. On the last page is the printer's colophon, from the month of Sivan 1514 in Mantua.
Originally: 25 signatures of 4 leaves ([99] leaves). This copy is lacking signatures 1-2 ([8] first leaves), replaced in ancient square handwriting and with a decorative title page. On the title page is the signature of Rabbi "Shmuel Vintura". On the first page of the handwritten part is an ownership inscription in cursive Italian script [from c. 17th century].
[12] handwritten leaves + blank leaves; [91] printed leaves (signatures 3-25). 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Worming affecting text, wear and stains. Worn, torn and detached binding.
In following editions, the composition was called Tanya Rabata or Tanya Rabati. About the author and the composition, see: Y. Z. Feintoch, Talmudic traditions and versions, Ramat Gan 1985, pp. 65-76; Y. Ta-Shema, in: Italia, 11, 1995, pp. 48-49.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Neve Shalom, philosophical composition, on matters of faith, Kabbalistic and scientific wisdom, Torah attributes, prophecy and sacrifices, by Rabbi Avraham son of R' Yitzchak Shalom [Spanish sage, died in the year of the Spanish expulsion - 1492]. Constantinople, [1538-1539]. Printed by Eliezer son of Gershom Soncino. First edition.
Colophon on last page: "Completed on Friday the 13th of the month of Sivan 5299 years from the creation of the world".
Signature on first leaf: "Meir Santi" [possibly Rabbi Meir Santa Av Beit Din of Nagykanizsa. See: Ishim B'Teshuvot Chatam Sofer, p. 250]. Two unidentified signatures on last page.
[193] leaves. Lacking title page (with part of the introduction). 20.5 cm Good condition. Stains and dampness traces. Few tears and light worming. Slightly damaged, contemporary leather binding.
Colophon on last page: "Completed on Friday the 13th of the month of Sivan 5299 years from the creation of the world".
Signature on first leaf: "Meir Santi" [possibly Rabbi Meir Santa Av Beit Din of Nagykanizsa. See: Ishim B'Teshuvot Chatam Sofer, p. 250]. Two unidentified signatures on last page.
[193] leaves. Lacking title page (with part of the introduction). 20.5 cm Good condition. Stains and dampness traces. Few tears and light worming. Slightly damaged, contemporary leather binding.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Sefer HaTishbi, Opusculum Recens Hebraicum, lexicon of Hebrew words in the Talmud by the grammarian Rabbi Eliyahu HaLevi Ashkenazi (Rabbi Eliyahu Bachur). Isnae (Isny, Germany), 1541. Printed by PB [Paulus Fagius]. First edition.
Hebrew and Latin on facing pages. The Hebrew text is vowelized. Latin title page and introduction. On the last page is a colophon and the device of the printer Paulus Fagius.
[8], 275, 269-271, [5] pages. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Handwritten Latin signature and glosses. Ancient leather binding, faded gilt embossments. Tear to spine.
That same year, another edition was printed in Isny, with only the Hebrew text, see Kedem catalogue, Auction 40, Lot 336. Another Latin edition appears in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 0110328, in which the books begins with [24] pages of additional poems in Latin and in Hebrew and a Hebrew title page. This copy originally only has [8] pages composed of the title page and the Latin introduction.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Hebrew and Latin on facing pages. The Hebrew text is vowelized. Latin title page and introduction. On the last page is a colophon and the device of the printer Paulus Fagius.
[8], 275, 269-271, [5] pages. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Handwritten Latin signature and glosses. Ancient leather binding, faded gilt embossments. Tear to spine.
That same year, another edition was printed in Isny, with only the Hebrew text, see Kedem catalogue, Auction 40, Lot 336. Another Latin edition appears in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 0110328, in which the books begins with [24] pages of additional poems in Latin and in Hebrew and a Hebrew title page. This copy originally only has [8] pages composed of the title page and the Latin introduction.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Pirkei Avot, with commentaries of the Rambam and Nachalat Avot by Don Isaac Abarbanel. Venice, 1545. Printed by Marco Antonio Justinian (Giustiniani). Second edition of Nachalat Avot.
According to the colophon, this is the first book printed by Marco Antonio Justinian, who established his printing press in Venice in 1545.
On the title page are signatures and ownership inscriptions in Italian writing by Rabbi "Yehuda Marvigo". Signature in Ashkenazi handwriting of "Ya'akov David" [perhaps Rabbi Ya'akov David Biderman, author of Hagahot Maharid]. Many censor erasures [some completed in late Ashkenazi handwriting, perhaps by the same Rabbi Ya'akov David]. A censor authorization signed in Italian handwriting from 1602, appears on the last page.
[20], 21-215 leaves. Approximately 20 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear, ink damages and holes in censor erasures. Leaves 2-9 are replaced from another copy, detached and with worming and tear damages. Old binding, damaged.
Variant. A copy with different pagination appears in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book: 205, [1], 209-215 leaves.
According to the colophon, this is the first book printed by Marco Antonio Justinian, who established his printing press in Venice in 1545.
On the title page are signatures and ownership inscriptions in Italian writing by Rabbi "Yehuda Marvigo". Signature in Ashkenazi handwriting of "Ya'akov David" [perhaps Rabbi Ya'akov David Biderman, author of Hagahot Maharid]. Many censor erasures [some completed in late Ashkenazi handwriting, perhaps by the same Rabbi Ya'akov David]. A censor authorization signed in Italian handwriting from 1602, appears on the last page.
[20], 21-215 leaves. Approximately 20 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear, ink damages and holes in censor erasures. Leaves 2-9 are replaced from another copy, detached and with worming and tear damages. Old binding, damaged.
Variant. A copy with different pagination appears in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book: 205, [1], 209-215 leaves.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Sefer Avodat HaLevi, references for the 613 mitzvot according to the order in which the Rambam records the mitzvot, by Rabbi Shlomo son of Eliezer HaLevi. Venice, 1546. Printed by Marco Antonio Justinian.
References for the six Sidrei Mishna, Midrashim, and works of the Rishonim [Rif, Smag, Smak, Arba'a Turim, Rabbeinu Yerucham, HaRokeach etc.].
[Cutoff] ownership inscription on title page, in Italian Hebrew handwriting: "My purchase—R' David Levi—here---". Marks and marginalia in Italian Hebrew writing.
28 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Restored tear to margins of title page. New leather binding.
References for the six Sidrei Mishna, Midrashim, and works of the Rishonim [Rif, Smag, Smak, Arba'a Turim, Rabbeinu Yerucham, HaRokeach etc.].
[Cutoff] ownership inscription on title page, in Italian Hebrew handwriting: "My purchase—R' David Levi—here---". Marks and marginalia in Italian Hebrew writing.
28 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Restored tear to margins of title page. New leather binding.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Collection of grammar books and books about the Hebrew language, printed in Venice in 1546-1548:
1-4. "Dikdukim", four grammar books printed together (each has its own title page): Mahalach Shevilei HaDa'at, by Rabbi Moshe Kimchi, with commentary by Rabbi Eliyahu Bachur; Petach Devarai by Rabbi Eliyahu Bachur; Tzakhot B'Dikduk, by Rabbi Avraham Ibn Ezra; Moznei Leshon HaKodesh, by Rabbi Avraham Ibn Ezra. Venice, [1546]. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. 2-15, 17-51, 53-236 leaves (originally: [4], 51, 53-236 leaves). Lacking: title page of first book and another 5 leaves. 14 cm. good condition. Stains and wear.
5. Marpeh Lashon, by Rabbi Moshe Ibn Chaviv. Venice, [1546]. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. [26] leaves. 14 cm. Good condition. Stains.
6. Sefer HaHarkavah, by Rabbi Eliyahu Bachur. Venice, [1546]. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. 44 leaves. Without the composition Pirkei Eliyahu which was appended to some copies. 14 cm. Good condition. Stains.
7. Ohel Moed, about the meaning of words in Hebrew (Lashon HaKodesh), by Rabbi Shlomo son of Avraham of Urbino. Venice, [1548]. Printed by Marco Antonio Justinian. [2], 118 leaves. Good condition. Stains. Light worming. Inscriptions. The title page is mounted on paper. Old worn binding.
7 books. Books 1-6 are bound together (originally, but partly detached). Damages to bindings.
1-4. "Dikdukim", four grammar books printed together (each has its own title page): Mahalach Shevilei HaDa'at, by Rabbi Moshe Kimchi, with commentary by Rabbi Eliyahu Bachur; Petach Devarai by Rabbi Eliyahu Bachur; Tzakhot B'Dikduk, by Rabbi Avraham Ibn Ezra; Moznei Leshon HaKodesh, by Rabbi Avraham Ibn Ezra. Venice, [1546]. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. 2-15, 17-51, 53-236 leaves (originally: [4], 51, 53-236 leaves). Lacking: title page of first book and another 5 leaves. 14 cm. good condition. Stains and wear.
5. Marpeh Lashon, by Rabbi Moshe Ibn Chaviv. Venice, [1546]. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. [26] leaves. 14 cm. Good condition. Stains.
6. Sefer HaHarkavah, by Rabbi Eliyahu Bachur. Venice, [1546]. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. 44 leaves. Without the composition Pirkei Eliyahu which was appended to some copies. 14 cm. Good condition. Stains.
7. Ohel Moed, about the meaning of words in Hebrew (Lashon HaKodesh), by Rabbi Shlomo son of Avraham of Urbino. Venice, [1548]. Printed by Marco Antonio Justinian. [2], 118 leaves. Good condition. Stains. Light worming. Inscriptions. The title page is mounted on paper. Old worn binding.
7 books. Books 1-6 are bound together (originally, but partly detached). Damages to bindings.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Two books printed in Venice in the mid-16th century:
1. Sha'ar HaShamayim, on natural science, mathematics and astronomy, by Rabbi Gershon ben Solomon [father of the Ralbag]. Venice, [1547]. Printed by Me'ir Parenzo. First edition.
On the binding and on the leaves are signatures and ownership inscriptions. Among them: "Bought by Avraham HaCohen of Głogów ", "…Meir Eiger of Furth…" [halachic query from 1765 of Rabbi Meir Eiger of Furth is cited in the She'elat Ya'avetz responsa, Part 2, Siman 111].
2-64 leaves. Missing title page. 18 cm. Upper margins cut bordering text. Fair-good condition. Stains, worming. Worn contemporary binding, with damages and worming.
2. Tzakhot B'dikduk, by Rabbi Avraham Ibn Ezra. Venice, 1546. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. One of four compositions on grammar printed together under the title Dikdukim (with a separate title page for each composition). Ownership inscription (slightly erased) in Italian Hebrew writing: "Purchased by…R' Shmuel Sigari".
133-194 leaves. (Of [4], 51, 53-236 leaves). 14.5 cm. Glue restorations on title page. Stains, worming. Contemporary leather binding, with damages.
1. Sha'ar HaShamayim, on natural science, mathematics and astronomy, by Rabbi Gershon ben Solomon [father of the Ralbag]. Venice, [1547]. Printed by Me'ir Parenzo. First edition.
On the binding and on the leaves are signatures and ownership inscriptions. Among them: "Bought by Avraham HaCohen of Głogów ", "…Meir Eiger of Furth…" [halachic query from 1765 of Rabbi Meir Eiger of Furth is cited in the She'elat Ya'avetz responsa, Part 2, Siman 111].
2-64 leaves. Missing title page. 18 cm. Upper margins cut bordering text. Fair-good condition. Stains, worming. Worn contemporary binding, with damages and worming.
2. Tzakhot B'dikduk, by Rabbi Avraham Ibn Ezra. Venice, 1546. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. One of four compositions on grammar printed together under the title Dikdukim (with a separate title page for each composition). Ownership inscription (slightly erased) in Italian Hebrew writing: "Purchased by…R' Shmuel Sigari".
133-194 leaves. (Of [4], 51, 53-236 leaves). 14.5 cm. Glue restorations on title page. Stains, worming. Contemporary leather binding, with damages.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Sefer Mitzvot HaGadol - S'mag, by Rabbi Moshe of Coucy. Venice, 1547. Printed by Daniel Bomberg.
Two volumes, missing first title page: 2-90, 251-316 leaves; 90-250, [2] leaves (originally: 250, [2], 251-316 leaves). 33 cm. Fair-varying condition. Many leaves are damaged with open tears, wear and tears. Stains. Old half-leather bindings (early 20th century).
Glued on the title page and on Leaf 251 are paper clippings from documents with signatures of Rabbi "Shmuel Elbaz" [a scholar from Safro and Fez, Morocco. 1789-1844].
Two volumes, missing first title page: 2-90, 251-316 leaves; 90-250, [2] leaves (originally: 250, [2], 251-316 leaves). 33 cm. Fair-varying condition. Many leaves are damaged with open tears, wear and tears. Stains. Old half-leather bindings (early 20th century).
Glued on the title page and on Leaf 251 are paper clippings from documents with signatures of Rabbi "Shmuel Elbaz" [a scholar from Safro and Fez, Morocco. 1789-1844].
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Two books printed in the 16th century, bound together:
· Sefer Kol Bo, Venice, 1547. Printed by Marco Antonio Justinian.
The Kol Bo is an anthology of halacha and traditional rites from the time of the Rishonim. As to the author, there are different opinions.
Three glosses in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting, penned in red ink.
· Sefer HaRokeach, by Rabbi Eliezer of Worms. Cremona, [1557]. Printed by Vincenzo Conti.
4; 158 leaves; [4], 91 leaves. Good condition. 29 cm. Stains. Worming, wear and tears to several leaves. Tear to last leaf of the Kol Bo, slightly affecting text (handwritten replacement). Elaborate contemporary leather binding, partially damaged.
· Sefer Kol Bo, Venice, 1547. Printed by Marco Antonio Justinian.
The Kol Bo is an anthology of halacha and traditional rites from the time of the Rishonim. As to the author, there are different opinions.
Three glosses in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting, penned in red ink.
· Sefer HaRokeach, by Rabbi Eliezer of Worms. Cremona, [1557]. Printed by Vincenzo Conti.
4; 158 leaves; [4], 91 leaves. Good condition. 29 cm. Stains. Worming, wear and tears to several leaves. Tear to last leaf of the Kol Bo, slightly affecting text (handwritten replacement). Elaborate contemporary leather binding, partially damaged.
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![Chovat HaLevavot, by Rabbi Bechaye the Dayan, translated by Rabbi Yehuda Ibn-Tibbon. Mantua, [1558-1559]. Printed by the part](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/030.jpg "Chovat HaLevavot - Mantua, 1558-1559")
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Chovat HaLevavot, by Rabbi Bechaye the Dayan, translated by Rabbi Yehuda Ibn-Tibbon. Mantua, [1558-1559]. Printed by the partners Meir of Padua and Ya'akov of Gazzuolo.
Fourth edition of Chovat HaLevavot, a basic book of ethics and service of G-d; more than one hundred editions were printed before the modern era. This edition is the basis for most of the editions printed thereafter, and the revisions of this edition labeled S.A. [Sefarim Acherim, i.e. other books], were integrated into the version of following editions.
96 leaves (lacking leaves 97-103). 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear, detached leaves. Ancient leather binding, worn.
Lacking leaves 97-103 of indexes of verses and Chazal quotes. The name of the printers and the date the printing was concluded - January 4, 1559 - appears on Leaf 93/b in the colophon. For information regarding the importance of this edition and its crucial role as prototype for all following editions, see the article LeCheker Sefer Chovot HaLevavot V'Nusche'otav Ha'Ivriot (Study of the book Chovot HaLevavot and its Hebrew versions) by the bibliographer A.M. Haberman. Sinai, Year 28, 1951, pp. 318-321.
Fourth edition of Chovat HaLevavot, a basic book of ethics and service of G-d; more than one hundred editions were printed before the modern era. This edition is the basis for most of the editions printed thereafter, and the revisions of this edition labeled S.A. [Sefarim Acherim, i.e. other books], were integrated into the version of following editions.
96 leaves (lacking leaves 97-103). 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear, detached leaves. Ancient leather binding, worn.
Lacking leaves 97-103 of indexes of verses and Chazal quotes. The name of the printers and the date the printing was concluded - January 4, 1559 - appears on Leaf 93/b in the colophon. For information regarding the importance of this edition and its crucial role as prototype for all following editions, see the article LeCheker Sefer Chovot HaLevavot V'Nusche'otav Ha'Ivriot (Study of the book Chovot HaLevavot and its Hebrew versions) by the bibliographer A.M. Haberman. Sinai, Year 28, 1951, pp. 318-321.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Tanchuma, called Yalmedenu, a Midrash on the Five Books of the Torah. Mantua, 1563. Printed by Giacomo Ruffinelli.
Wide margins. Signatures and inscriptions in Italian Hebrew writing on the title page: "Avraham son of Shlomo Montefiore", and another erased signature. Inscription describing the principle of Midrash Tanchuma.
106 leaves. 31.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear, dampness traces, worming. Restored tear to title page. Censor erasures on several leaves. New binding with leather spine.
Wide margins. Signatures and inscriptions in Italian Hebrew writing on the title page: "Avraham son of Shlomo Montefiore", and another erased signature. Inscription describing the principle of Midrash Tanchuma.
106 leaves. 31.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear, dampness traces, worming. Restored tear to title page. Censor erasures on several leaves. New binding with leather spine.
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![Torat HaBayit [abridged], by Rabbi Shlomo ben Aderet - the Rashba. [Cremona, 1565. Printed by Vincenzo Conti]. First edition.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/032.jpg "Torat HaBayit L'HaRashba - Cremona, 1565 - Glosses by \"Ha'Aviv\" [Rabbi")
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Torat HaBayit [abridged], by Rabbi Shlomo ben Aderet - the Rashba. [Cremona, 1565. Printed by Vincenzo Conti]. First edition.
Ownership inscriptions and stamps of the ancient Beit Midrash "Sha'arei Zion" in Jerusalem. Handwritten glosses. One long gloss in Oriental handwriting and four long glosses in Ashkenazi-Rashi handwriting, one signed "HaAviv". These glosses are in the characteristic handwriting of Rabbi Eliezer Bergman (1799-1852), a head of the German immigrant population in Jerusalem and friend of Rabbi Yehosef Shwartz, author of Tevu'ot Ha'Aretz. Studied in German yeshivas, headed by Rabbi Wolf Hamburg and Rabbi Avraham Bing. He was accustomed to signing "HaAviv" [Eliezer son of Yosef Binyamin]. A few of his novellae and articles were printed in the books Shearei Aviv (Bnei Brak, 1969) and Behar Yera'eh (Jerusalem, 1975).
Lacking copy, with title page and other leaves replaced with handwritten copies. [4 handwritten leaves], 5-72 leaves (originally: 72 leaves). 21 cm. Fair condition. Much wear and stains. Detached leaves. Unbound.
Ownership inscriptions and stamps of the ancient Beit Midrash "Sha'arei Zion" in Jerusalem. Handwritten glosses. One long gloss in Oriental handwriting and four long glosses in Ashkenazi-Rashi handwriting, one signed "HaAviv". These glosses are in the characteristic handwriting of Rabbi Eliezer Bergman (1799-1852), a head of the German immigrant population in Jerusalem and friend of Rabbi Yehosef Shwartz, author of Tevu'ot Ha'Aretz. Studied in German yeshivas, headed by Rabbi Wolf Hamburg and Rabbi Avraham Bing. He was accustomed to signing "HaAviv" [Eliezer son of Yosef Binyamin]. A few of his novellae and articles were printed in the books Shearei Aviv (Bnei Brak, 1969) and Behar Yera'eh (Jerusalem, 1975).
Lacking copy, with title page and other leaves replaced with handwritten copies. [4 handwritten leaves], 5-72 leaves (originally: 72 leaves). 21 cm. Fair condition. Much wear and stains. Detached leaves. Unbound.
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