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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,375
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Toldot Adam, "Brief history… from Adam until the burning of the books in Italy", by R. Shmuel Algazi. Venice, [1605]. Printed by Giovanni (Zuan) di Gara.
Printed at the end of the book are two halachic rulings by the author, R. Shmuel Algazi, one "concerning shaking the lulav" [with an approbation on the ruling by the Rama of Pano, R. Ovadia Seforno and R. Zion Francis], and the second on the topic of "using collateral".
The Chida writes of the rarity of this book (Shem M'Gedolim, Entry R. Shmuel Algazi): "A small pamphlet was printed in Venice titled Toldot Adam in the 1600s…And this pamphlet cannot be found…".
15 leaves. 14 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Adhesive tape on Inner margins in several places. Non-contemporary binding.
Regarding the year of printing, see: Y. Yudlov, Sinai, 84, 1979, pp. 167-168 [and see enclosed material].
To the best of our knowledge, this book has never been offered in an auction.
Printed at the end of the book are two halachic rulings by the author, R. Shmuel Algazi, one "concerning shaking the lulav" [with an approbation on the ruling by the Rama of Pano, R. Ovadia Seforno and R. Zion Francis], and the second on the topic of "using collateral".
The Chida writes of the rarity of this book (Shem M'Gedolim, Entry R. Shmuel Algazi): "A small pamphlet was printed in Venice titled Toldot Adam in the 1600s…And this pamphlet cannot be found…".
15 leaves. 14 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Adhesive tape on Inner margins in several places. Non-contemporary binding.
Regarding the year of printing, see: Y. Yudlov, Sinai, 84, 1979, pp. 167-168 [and see enclosed material].
To the best of our knowledge, this book has never been offered in an auction.
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Early Printed Books - 15th to early 17th Centuries
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Five books, printed in Venice, 16th to early 17th centuries. Some are lacking copies:
1. Sefer Charedim, on the 613 mitzvot, and on the topic of repentance, by Kabbalist R. Elazar Azikri of Safed. Venice, 1601. Printed by Daniel Zanetti. First Edition. Signatures: "Moshe Abadi", "Ya'akov Yuda Pashkus", "Moshe Pashkus".
81, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. Worming to margins. Damages to title page. Worn cardboard binding.
2. Olat Tamid, commentary on the Torah, by Rabbi Moshe Albilda. Venice, [1601]. Printed by Daniel Zanetti.
231, [4] leaves. 29 cm. (Contains the rare index leaves, lacking in many copies). Fair-poor condition, heavy wear and tears. Slight worming. Detached sheets and leaves, unbound. Erased signature in Italian Hebrew writing on title page.
3. Yefe Mareh, commentaries and novellae on Aggadot of the Talmud Yerushalmi [with the text]. R. Shmuel Yaffe Ashkenazi. [Venice, 1590. Printed by Giovanni (Zuan) Di Gara]. On page 143/a is a long scholarly gloss in Ashkenazi script from the 17th/18th century, beginning with the words: "This commentary is not correct, as stated explicitly…".
331 leaves. 29.5 cm. Most of the title page is lacking. Fair condition, wear and stains. Faded ancient signatures. Worn binding.
4. Divrei Shalom, sermons and eulogies, R. Yitzchak Adarbi, author of Divrei Rivot responsa. Venice, 1597. Printed by Daniel Zanetti. Third edition. Ownership inscription in ancient handwriting.
(Lacking title page), 2-168 leaves. 28 cm. Fair condition. Wear and stains, lacking title page.
5. Midrash Shocher Tov - on Tehillim and Mishlei, with Midrash Shmuel. [Venice, 1546]. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. Many glosses in Ashkenazi script [c. 18th/19th century]. On the last page of Midrash Tehillim are interesting ownership inscription in Ashkenazi script form 1616.
Damaged copy, lacking 9 leaves. Contains 3-66, 65-74; 50-55 leaves (originally: 66 leaves; 65-74 leaves; 50-62 leaves). 27.5 cm. Fair condition. Detached leaves, heavy wear and tears, stains. Minor worming. Worn binding.
1. Sefer Charedim, on the 613 mitzvot, and on the topic of repentance, by Kabbalist R. Elazar Azikri of Safed. Venice, 1601. Printed by Daniel Zanetti. First Edition. Signatures: "Moshe Abadi", "Ya'akov Yuda Pashkus", "Moshe Pashkus".
81, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. Worming to margins. Damages to title page. Worn cardboard binding.
2. Olat Tamid, commentary on the Torah, by Rabbi Moshe Albilda. Venice, [1601]. Printed by Daniel Zanetti.
231, [4] leaves. 29 cm. (Contains the rare index leaves, lacking in many copies). Fair-poor condition, heavy wear and tears. Slight worming. Detached sheets and leaves, unbound. Erased signature in Italian Hebrew writing on title page.
3. Yefe Mareh, commentaries and novellae on Aggadot of the Talmud Yerushalmi [with the text]. R. Shmuel Yaffe Ashkenazi. [Venice, 1590. Printed by Giovanni (Zuan) Di Gara]. On page 143/a is a long scholarly gloss in Ashkenazi script from the 17th/18th century, beginning with the words: "This commentary is not correct, as stated explicitly…".
331 leaves. 29.5 cm. Most of the title page is lacking. Fair condition, wear and stains. Faded ancient signatures. Worn binding.
4. Divrei Shalom, sermons and eulogies, R. Yitzchak Adarbi, author of Divrei Rivot responsa. Venice, 1597. Printed by Daniel Zanetti. Third edition. Ownership inscription in ancient handwriting.
(Lacking title page), 2-168 leaves. 28 cm. Fair condition. Wear and stains, lacking title page.
5. Midrash Shocher Tov - on Tehillim and Mishlei, with Midrash Shmuel. [Venice, 1546]. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. Many glosses in Ashkenazi script [c. 18th/19th century]. On the last page of Midrash Tehillim are interesting ownership inscription in Ashkenazi script form 1616.
Damaged copy, lacking 9 leaves. Contains 3-66, 65-74; 50-55 leaves (originally: 66 leaves; 65-74 leaves; 50-62 leaves). 27.5 cm. Fair condition. Detached leaves, heavy wear and tears, stains. Minor worming. Worn binding.
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Early Printed Books - 15th to early 17th Centuries
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,188
Including buyer's premium
Four books printed in the 16th and 17th centuries. Some damaged copies:
1. LeKol Chefetz, Tikun Shtarot, according to Jewish Custom and Halacha, by Rabbi Eliezer Mili. Venice, [1552]. Printed by Daniel ben Cornelio Edelkind.?[16] leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition, restored damages to margins. New binding.
2. Or HaSechel. Midrash Bereshit Raba, with Rashi commentary and a commentary by R. Avraham ben Asher from Safed (disciple of the Beit Yosef). Venice, 1567.
192 leaves. 28 cm. Fair condition. Damages affecting text, some with restorations of text. Leaves cut on the borders of the text of the notations. Stains and wear. Various ancient signatures. New binding.
3. Magen Avraham, homilies for a circumcision, Torah, weddings, thanksgiving, repentance and eulogies, by R. Avraham Laniado (disciple of the Beit Yosef, son-in-law of R. Shmuel Laniado, author of Kli Yakar). Venice, 1603. Printed by Daniel Zanetti.
Bound at the end are homilies for Festivals, leaves 29-44 from the book Midbar Yehuda by R. Yehuda Aryeh of Modena. [Venice, 1602. Printed by Daniel Zanetti].
177 leaves. (Without Leaves 178-180 - list of errata and indexes); 29-44 leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Wear and stains, tears and damages affecting text. Ancient signatures in Oriental and Italian Hebrew handwriting. Old damaged binding.
4. Beit Lechem Yehuda. Index of adages of Chazal in Ein Yisrael [Ein Ya'akov], by R. Yehuda Aryeh of Modena. Venice, 1625. Signatures and additions in Oriental handwriting. On the flyleaves are inscriptions of births from 1690-1710.
26 leaves. 27.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Tears and worming. Leaves 25-26 are detached. New binding, slightly worn.
1. LeKol Chefetz, Tikun Shtarot, according to Jewish Custom and Halacha, by Rabbi Eliezer Mili. Venice, [1552]. Printed by Daniel ben Cornelio Edelkind.?[16] leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition, restored damages to margins. New binding.
2. Or HaSechel. Midrash Bereshit Raba, with Rashi commentary and a commentary by R. Avraham ben Asher from Safed (disciple of the Beit Yosef). Venice, 1567.
192 leaves. 28 cm. Fair condition. Damages affecting text, some with restorations of text. Leaves cut on the borders of the text of the notations. Stains and wear. Various ancient signatures. New binding.
3. Magen Avraham, homilies for a circumcision, Torah, weddings, thanksgiving, repentance and eulogies, by R. Avraham Laniado (disciple of the Beit Yosef, son-in-law of R. Shmuel Laniado, author of Kli Yakar). Venice, 1603. Printed by Daniel Zanetti.
Bound at the end are homilies for Festivals, leaves 29-44 from the book Midbar Yehuda by R. Yehuda Aryeh of Modena. [Venice, 1602. Printed by Daniel Zanetti].
177 leaves. (Without Leaves 178-180 - list of errata and indexes); 29-44 leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Wear and stains, tears and damages affecting text. Ancient signatures in Oriental and Italian Hebrew handwriting. Old damaged binding.
4. Beit Lechem Yehuda. Index of adages of Chazal in Ein Yisrael [Ein Ya'akov], by R. Yehuda Aryeh of Modena. Venice, 1625. Signatures and additions in Oriental handwriting. On the flyleaves are inscriptions of births from 1690-1710.
26 leaves. 27.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Tears and worming. Leaves 25-26 are detached. New binding, slightly worn.
Category
Early Printed Books - 15th to early 17th Centuries
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,125
Including buyer's premium
Three books from the 1600s, bound together:
· Mekor Chochma, "to understand and know…the interpretations of the Zohar…on the entire Torah", by R. Yissachar Ber of Kremenets. Prague, 1610. Printed by Moshe Katz.
Hebrew translation of the simple interpretation of short passages and sayings in the Zohar, according to the order of the Torah weekly portions. Important approbations of leading Torah scholars of the times [printed at the end of the book]: The Rama of Pano, R. Mordechai Yaffe author of the Levushim, R. Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz author of the Shla, R. Gedalya Cordovero [son of the Ramak], etc. Ancient signatures on title page ["Itzik Ashkenaz Segal"].
· Imrei Binah, "Glossary of all the foreign words in the Zohar", by R. Yissachar Ber of Kremenets. Prague, 1610. Printed by Moshe Katz.
· Shem Tov, "Deals in the matter of acquiring a good name", by R. Elyakim ben Naftali. Venice, 1606. Ancient handwritten inscription at the end the book upon concluding the book, dated: "Tuesday, the 19th of Tevet, 1618".
3 books bound together. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Slight worming to several leaves. Old, partly detached binding.
· Mekor Chochma, "to understand and know…the interpretations of the Zohar…on the entire Torah", by R. Yissachar Ber of Kremenets. Prague, 1610. Printed by Moshe Katz.
Hebrew translation of the simple interpretation of short passages and sayings in the Zohar, according to the order of the Torah weekly portions. Important approbations of leading Torah scholars of the times [printed at the end of the book]: The Rama of Pano, R. Mordechai Yaffe author of the Levushim, R. Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz author of the Shla, R. Gedalya Cordovero [son of the Ramak], etc. Ancient signatures on title page ["Itzik Ashkenaz Segal"].
· Imrei Binah, "Glossary of all the foreign words in the Zohar", by R. Yissachar Ber of Kremenets. Prague, 1610. Printed by Moshe Katz.
· Shem Tov, "Deals in the matter of acquiring a good name", by R. Elyakim ben Naftali. Venice, 1606. Ancient handwritten inscription at the end the book upon concluding the book, dated: "Tuesday, the 19th of Tevet, 1618".
3 books bound together. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Slight worming to several leaves. Old, partly detached binding.
Category
Early Printed Books - 15th to early 17th Centuries
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $2,500
Sold for: $4,000
Including buyer's premium
Nefesh HaChaim, by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin. Vilna and Grodno, 1824. First edition. Introductions by his sons Rabbi Yitzchak of Volozhin and Rabbi Yosef of Chorzów. Approbations by Rabbi Shaul Katznelbogin and Rabbi Avraham Avli Pasvoler of Vilna.
A basic book of the teachings of the Vilna Gaon and of his disciples about the way of conduct and pure service of G-d according to revealed and kabbalistic rites [many parts of the book were written as rejoinders to the Chassidic school of thought according to the ways and philosophy of the Vilna Gaon and of his disciples]. The author, R. Chaim of Volozhin cherished this book more that all his prolific halachic writings, and before his death, he ordered his sons to expedite its publishing. The book was edited and brought to print by his son R. Yitzchak of Volozhin and by his nephew, the kabbalist R. Avraham Simcha of Mstsislaw, who both served as heads of the Volozhin Yeshiva.
[6], 17; 10; 8, [1]; 4; 17 leaves, 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worn leather binding. Various ownership inscriptions and signatures.
A basic book of the teachings of the Vilna Gaon and of his disciples about the way of conduct and pure service of G-d according to revealed and kabbalistic rites [many parts of the book were written as rejoinders to the Chassidic school of thought according to the ways and philosophy of the Vilna Gaon and of his disciples]. The author, R. Chaim of Volozhin cherished this book more that all his prolific halachic writings, and before his death, he ordered his sons to expedite its publishing. The book was edited and brought to print by his son R. Yitzchak of Volozhin and by his nephew, the kabbalist R. Avraham Simcha of Mstsislaw, who both served as heads of the Volozhin Yeshiva.
[6], 17; 10; 8, [1]; 4; 17 leaves, 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worn leather binding. Various ownership inscriptions and signatures.
Category
Basic Books - Responsa and Halacha
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,125
Including buyer's premium
P'nei Yehoshua, Apei Zutra - novellae on Tractates Ketubot, Gittin and Kiddushin, by R. Ya'akov Yehoshua Falk, Rabbi of Metz and Lvov. Amsterdam, [1739]. First edition. First book of this author printed in his lifetime.
Ancient signatures and various ownership inscriptions: ownership inscription in Yiddish from 1741 of "Aharon son of Elazar"; ownership inscription that the book "belongs to R. Natan ---"; ownership inscription of "R. Gershon Frankfurt [a venerable figure in Pressburg who signed the rabbinical appointment of the Chatam Sofer in 1807]; "Moshe"; "Moshe Sofer of Frankfurt am Main -" [the handwriting is not similar to the handwriting of the Chatam Sofer but the inscriptions are in an ancient script. Perhaps this copy belonged to the Chatam Sofer and was inscribed by one of his disciples]; in Tractate Gittin page 5/a is a signature of "Gavriel Levi --- Dessau" and on Leaf 36/b is a gloss signed with his initials "G.L.D." [Gavriel Levi Dessau].
4; 115; 106; 81; 20 leaves. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and few tears. Ancient leather-covered wooden binding, slightly damaged.
Copies with a different pagination (4; 115; 106; 81; 26 leaves) are listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book and in the Vinograd-Rosenfeld CD. Apparently, different copies of this book exist. Some libraries hold copies with 20 leaves at the end, like the copy offered here (the same as the copy which appears in Otzar HaHochma).
Ancient signatures and various ownership inscriptions: ownership inscription in Yiddish from 1741 of "Aharon son of Elazar"; ownership inscription that the book "belongs to R. Natan ---"; ownership inscription of "R. Gershon Frankfurt [a venerable figure in Pressburg who signed the rabbinical appointment of the Chatam Sofer in 1807]; "Moshe"; "Moshe Sofer of Frankfurt am Main -" [the handwriting is not similar to the handwriting of the Chatam Sofer but the inscriptions are in an ancient script. Perhaps this copy belonged to the Chatam Sofer and was inscribed by one of his disciples]; in Tractate Gittin page 5/a is a signature of "Gavriel Levi --- Dessau" and on Leaf 36/b is a gloss signed with his initials "G.L.D." [Gavriel Levi Dessau].
4; 115; 106; 81; 20 leaves. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and few tears. Ancient leather-covered wooden binding, slightly damaged.
Copies with a different pagination (4; 115; 106; 81; 26 leaves) are listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book and in the Vinograd-Rosenfeld CD. Apparently, different copies of this book exist. Some libraries hold copies with 20 leaves at the end, like the copy offered here (the same as the copy which appears in Otzar HaHochma).
Category
Basic Books - Responsa and Halacha
Catalogue
Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Gidulei Teruma, commentary on Sefer Terumot [with the text], by R. Azariah Figo. Venice, [1643]. First edition, printed in the author's lifetime.
Gidulei Terumah is cited extensively by the Shach on Choshen Mishpat and is a basic text of Jewish monetary laws. The author R. Azariah Figo (1579-1647) was a leading Venice Torah scholar. He recounts the reason for composing the book in his introduction: During the time he occupied the position as Rabbi of the city of Pisa, distant from Italian Torah centers, "neither books nor Torah scholars could be found there", therefore he took upon himself to compose a work on the teachings of Sefer HaTerumot, authored by Rabbi Shmuel HaSardi, disciple of the Ramban.
Many short notations in Oriental-Rashi script [from the time of printing?] - references and wording corrections. On the title page is a signature in ancient Ashkenazi script: "Koppel Segal of Furth".
[6], 382 leaves. 28.5 cm. Overall good condition. Wear and stains. Stamp on title page. Tears and open tears restored with paper on title page. Ancient damaged binding (leather-covered wood).
Gidulei Terumah is cited extensively by the Shach on Choshen Mishpat and is a basic text of Jewish monetary laws. The author R. Azariah Figo (1579-1647) was a leading Venice Torah scholar. He recounts the reason for composing the book in his introduction: During the time he occupied the position as Rabbi of the city of Pisa, distant from Italian Torah centers, "neither books nor Torah scholars could be found there", therefore he took upon himself to compose a work on the teachings of Sefer HaTerumot, authored by Rabbi Shmuel HaSardi, disciple of the Ramban.
Many short notations in Oriental-Rashi script [from the time of printing?] - references and wording corrections. On the title page is a signature in ancient Ashkenazi script: "Koppel Segal of Furth".
[6], 382 leaves. 28.5 cm. Overall good condition. Wear and stains. Stamp on title page. Tears and open tears restored with paper on title page. Ancient damaged binding (leather-covered wood).
Category
Basic Books - Responsa and Halacha
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $900
Unsold
Shulchan Aruch with Likutei Rabbi Gur Aryeh Ha-Levi. Complete set, four parts. Mantova [1721-1723]. Printed by Yitzhak Ya're Ve-Ya'akov Haver Tov.
Printed after being proofread by Italian Rabbis, R. Avraham Yedidyah son of R. Shimshon Basilea, Rabbi Refael Hayim Mi-Itailah Ha-Rofe, and Rabbi Aviad Sar Shalom Basilea (brother of the first) who also added comments to the book.
Variant. The Orach Chaim has the rare original title page with imaginary images of Rashi, Rambam, Maharil, Maharik, the Rama, and Rabbi Gur Aryeh. Reputedly, the rabbis of Mantova ordered to destroy the original title page following a dispute surrounding the attempt to create portraits of these great rabbis. The copy presented here has the original title page.
Signatures: "Achim" (Hebrew acronym) on all three title pages - R. Avraham Chai Mussafia (Otzar Harabbanim 1056), a scholar from Turkey and Jerusalem. Son of R. Chaim Yitzchak, Rabbi of Split [who also used to sign with the acronym "Achim" - Amar Chaim Itzchak Mussafia]. His book Tehilla L'David on Tehillim (Livorno 1867) and his novellae were published also in his father's book Chaim V'Chesed (Livorno 1844).
All the parts are bound in one thick volume. [Part 1] Orach Chaim: [3], 2-146 leaves. [Part 2] Yoreh De'ah: [1], 148-288 leaves. [Part 3] Even HaEzer: (lacking title page) 2-88 leaves; [Part 4] Choshen Mishpat: [1], 90-268, [1] leaves. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Dampstains. Ancient leather binding, torn and detached. Worming on some leaves. The title page of Orach Chaim is restored with a glued strip of paper (covering part of the illustration)
Printed after being proofread by Italian Rabbis, R. Avraham Yedidyah son of R. Shimshon Basilea, Rabbi Refael Hayim Mi-Itailah Ha-Rofe, and Rabbi Aviad Sar Shalom Basilea (brother of the first) who also added comments to the book.
Variant. The Orach Chaim has the rare original title page with imaginary images of Rashi, Rambam, Maharil, Maharik, the Rama, and Rabbi Gur Aryeh. Reputedly, the rabbis of Mantova ordered to destroy the original title page following a dispute surrounding the attempt to create portraits of these great rabbis. The copy presented here has the original title page.
Signatures: "Achim" (Hebrew acronym) on all three title pages - R. Avraham Chai Mussafia (Otzar Harabbanim 1056), a scholar from Turkey and Jerusalem. Son of R. Chaim Yitzchak, Rabbi of Split [who also used to sign with the acronym "Achim" - Amar Chaim Itzchak Mussafia]. His book Tehilla L'David on Tehillim (Livorno 1867) and his novellae were published also in his father's book Chaim V'Chesed (Livorno 1844).
All the parts are bound in one thick volume. [Part 1] Orach Chaim: [3], 2-146 leaves. [Part 2] Yoreh De'ah: [1], 148-288 leaves. [Part 3] Even HaEzer: (lacking title page) 2-88 leaves; [Part 4] Choshen Mishpat: [1], 90-268, [1] leaves. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Dampstains. Ancient leather binding, torn and detached. Worming on some leaves. The title page of Orach Chaim is restored with a glued strip of paper (covering part of the illustration)
Category
Basic Books - Responsa and Halacha
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,063
Including buyer's premium
Large collection of halachic books, responsa and Talmudic novellae, 18th and 19th centuries.
16 books in 11 volumes. Size and condition vary. Overall good to fair condition. Some lack leaves.
Some have ancient signatures and rabbis' signatures.
For a complete list, please see Hebrew description.
16 books in 11 volumes. Size and condition vary. Overall good to fair condition. Some lack leaves.
Some have ancient signatures and rabbis' signatures.
For a complete list, please see Hebrew description.
Category
Basic Books - Responsa and Halacha
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $1,750
Including buyer's premium
Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Berachot and Mishnayot of Seder Zera'im. Slavita, 1808. Printed by Dov Ber ben Yisrael Segal and Dov Ber ben Pesach. Published by R. Mordechai son of R. Baruch of Irsa [who printed the Talmud at the behest of his brother the Rebbe, Ba'al HaTanya, R. Shneur Zalman son of Baruch].
On the verso of the title page are seven approbations, including approbations by leading Chassidic figures: R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv and R. Aryeh Leib of Volochysk, with mention of the publisher, R. Baruch of Irsa and R. Shalom Shachne of Stolin. The Ba'al HaTanya wrote that the printing was done at his personal request: "… Recently printed by my faithful emissaries, my exceptional brother…R. Mordechai, and…R. Shalom Shachne...".
Some of the title page is printed in red ink. Part of the copy was printed on bluish paper.
[1], 100; 72 leaves. Leaves bound out of their proper order (leaves 99-100 at end of volume). 33 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to text. Restored tears to margins of title page and several other leaves. New elegant leather binding.
On the verso of the title page are seven approbations, including approbations by leading Chassidic figures: R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv and R. Aryeh Leib of Volochysk, with mention of the publisher, R. Baruch of Irsa and R. Shalom Shachne of Stolin. The Ba'al HaTanya wrote that the printing was done at his personal request: "… Recently printed by my faithful emissaries, my exceptional brother…R. Mordechai, and…R. Shalom Shachne...".
Some of the title page is printed in red ink. Part of the copy was printed on bluish paper.
[1], 100; 72 leaves. Leaves bound out of their proper order (leaves 99-100 at end of volume). 33 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to text. Restored tears to margins of title page and several other leaves. New elegant leather binding.
Category
Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Books printed in Russia and Poland
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $700
Sold for: $1,188
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Babylonian Talmud, Tractates Sanhedrin, Makot, Shevu'ot and Avodah Zara, with Perush HaMishnayot LaRambam, Rabbeinu Asher, Piskei HaRosh and Nimukei Yosef. Slavita, [1820]. Printed by R. Moshe Shapira.
Four tractates in one volume. Separate title page for each tractate. Some of the letters on the title pages are printed in red ink.
Pagination varies. Some leaves have a bluish hue. 33.5 cm. Condition varies, most leaves are in good condition and some in fair condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Restored tears to several leaves. Leaves 65-66 of Tractate Avodah Zara were replaced with leaves from a different copy (detached and worn). Contemporary ancient damaged leather binding.
Four tractates in one volume. Separate title page for each tractate. Some of the letters on the title pages are printed in red ink.
Pagination varies. Some leaves have a bluish hue. 33.5 cm. Condition varies, most leaves are in good condition and some in fair condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Restored tears to several leaves. Leaves 65-66 of Tractate Avodah Zara were replaced with leaves from a different copy (detached and worn). Contemporary ancient damaged leather binding.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Books printed in Russia and Poland
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,625
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Complete set of the Zohar printed in Slavita, during 1805-1809.
At the beginning of the Shemot volume: Approbation of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv, and four approbations at the beginning of volume of Bereshit, by: Rebbe Aryeh Leib of Volochys'k and Tiberias, R. Ya'akov Leib Auerbach of Torchin, R. Yosef from Konstantynów-Yashan and R. Yisrael of Rivne. The full name of the printer is not mentioned in any of the five approbations, rather "the owner of the printing press of Slavita" ["the owner of the printing press" - R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita, who for various reasons concealed his name using the names of his partners, R. Dov Ber Segal and R. Dov Ber son of R. Pesach].
· Sefer HaZohar, Part 1 on Bereshit. Slavita, [1809]. Printed by R. Dov Ber Segal. · Part 2 on Shemot. Slavita, [1805]. · Part 3 and 4 on Vayikra-Bamidbar-Devarim. Slavita, [1805]. Printed by R. Dov Ber Segal.
Ownership inscriptions "Shmuel ---?" from Safed. Ancient stamps: "ASB". Stamps and censor inscriptions.
Four parts in three volumes: [3], 253, 253-256, [8] leaves; 269, [3] leaves; 115, [1], 117-299, [1] leaves. 21 cm. Bluish and greenish paper. Fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Professional paper restoration. New binding, with leather spine.
At the beginning of the Shemot volume: Approbation of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv, and four approbations at the beginning of volume of Bereshit, by: Rebbe Aryeh Leib of Volochys'k and Tiberias, R. Ya'akov Leib Auerbach of Torchin, R. Yosef from Konstantynów-Yashan and R. Yisrael of Rivne. The full name of the printer is not mentioned in any of the five approbations, rather "the owner of the printing press of Slavita" ["the owner of the printing press" - R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita, who for various reasons concealed his name using the names of his partners, R. Dov Ber Segal and R. Dov Ber son of R. Pesach].
· Sefer HaZohar, Part 1 on Bereshit. Slavita, [1809]. Printed by R. Dov Ber Segal. · Part 2 on Shemot. Slavita, [1805]. · Part 3 and 4 on Vayikra-Bamidbar-Devarim. Slavita, [1805]. Printed by R. Dov Ber Segal.
Ownership inscriptions "Shmuel ---?" from Safed. Ancient stamps: "ASB". Stamps and censor inscriptions.
Four parts in three volumes: [3], 253, 253-256, [8] leaves; 269, [3] leaves; 115, [1], 117-299, [1] leaves. 21 cm. Bluish and greenish paper. Fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Professional paper restoration. New binding, with leather spine.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Books printed in Russia and Poland
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