Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $700
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
Conciliator, sive De convenientia locorum S. Scripturæ, quæ pugnare inter se videntur Esto es Conciliador. Frankfurt, 1632. First part only. First edition. Latin.
Printed in the beginning of the book are "signatures and affirmations of the great ones - the rabbi and the yeshiva members of the holy community of Frankfurt", including the approbation of Rabbi Shabtai Sheftel Horowitz - son of Rabbi Isaiah Horowitz (the Shelah).
The work "Conciliador", written by Menasseh Ben Israel, was one of his greatest enterprises. The work, written in Spanish, was meant mostly for Christian scholars and clergymen, in order to bring them closer to an understanding of Judaism through the interpretation of Biblical verses and the explanation of seemingly contradictory passages. In addition, the work was intended to fortify the faith and the principles of Judaism among the Anusim (forcibly converted Jews). The book was highly successful, translated into several languages and bringing fame to Menasseh Ben Israel among the wise men and dignitaries of the world's nations.
[15], 379, [33] pages, 20 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Inscriptions on title page. Strip of adhesive tape to margins of title page. Detached binding. Detached signatures and leaves (most in good condition).
Printed in the beginning of the book are "signatures and affirmations of the great ones - the rabbi and the yeshiva members of the holy community of Frankfurt", including the approbation of Rabbi Shabtai Sheftel Horowitz - son of Rabbi Isaiah Horowitz (the Shelah).
The work "Conciliador", written by Menasseh Ben Israel, was one of his greatest enterprises. The work, written in Spanish, was meant mostly for Christian scholars and clergymen, in order to bring them closer to an understanding of Judaism through the interpretation of Biblical verses and the explanation of seemingly contradictory passages. In addition, the work was intended to fortify the faith and the principles of Judaism among the Anusim (forcibly converted Jews). The book was highly successful, translated into several languages and bringing fame to Menasseh Ben Israel among the wise men and dignitaries of the world's nations.
[15], 379, [33] pages, 20 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Inscriptions on title page. Strip of adhesive tape to margins of title page. Detached binding. Detached signatures and leaves (most in good condition).
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $1,000
Unsold
Five books by Solomon de Oliveyra, Rabbi of Amsterdam, Bound together:
· Igeret…Ayelet Ahavim - Morals in verse and rhyme. Amsterdam, [1665]. · Sharsherot Gavlut - Rhyming roots. Amsterdam, [1665]. · Darkei Noam - rules for Talmud study, with Tuv Ta'am on the ta'amei hamikrah (tropes), and Darkei Hashem - index for the 613 mitzvot. Amsterdam, [1688-1689]. · Hes-Haym, Arvore de Vidas (Etz Chaim) - Hebrew-Aramaic-Portuguese lexicon. Amsterdam, [1682-1683]. · Yad Lashon - Dal Sefatayim, Livro da gramatica Hebrayca & Chaldayca, two compositions on Hebrew and Aramaic grammar. Amsterdam, [1689].
All the books were printed in the printing press of David de Castro Tartas. All the books are first editions, some were not printed again.
5 books, bound together. 4 leaves (5-8) of the book Darkei Noam are bound out of order. 2 leaves of Yad Lashon - Dal Sefatayim are bound out of order. 14.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Damages and minor tears to several leaves. The margins of several leaves are slightly cutoff (without affecting text). New handsome binding.
· Igeret…Ayelet Ahavim - Morals in verse and rhyme. Amsterdam, [1665]. · Sharsherot Gavlut - Rhyming roots. Amsterdam, [1665]. · Darkei Noam - rules for Talmud study, with Tuv Ta'am on the ta'amei hamikrah (tropes), and Darkei Hashem - index for the 613 mitzvot. Amsterdam, [1688-1689]. · Hes-Haym, Arvore de Vidas (Etz Chaim) - Hebrew-Aramaic-Portuguese lexicon. Amsterdam, [1682-1683]. · Yad Lashon - Dal Sefatayim, Livro da gramatica Hebrayca & Chaldayca, two compositions on Hebrew and Aramaic grammar. Amsterdam, [1689].
All the books were printed in the printing press of David de Castro Tartas. All the books are first editions, some were not printed again.
5 books, bound together. 4 leaves (5-8) of the book Darkei Noam are bound out of order. 2 leaves of Yad Lashon - Dal Sefatayim are bound out of order. 14.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Damages and minor tears to several leaves. The margins of several leaves are slightly cutoff (without affecting text). New handsome binding.
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $700
Unsold
Eight book on astronomy, calculations of New Moons and tekufot (solstices), with charts and illustrations:
· Kitzur HaIbronot, by R. Baruch Bendet of Kamyenyets (Kamenets). Lvov, 1825. Lacking last leaf. · Minchat Cohen, by R. Avraham Pimentel, on the laws of bein hashemashot. Lvov, 1841. · Tiferet Zvi, on the calculation of tekufot and New Moons, by R. Zvi Hirsh Albinger. Warsaw, 1860. Ownership inscriptions (from the city of Tomashuv dated 1862 and 1884). · Shevilei HaRakia, by R. Eliyahu HaCohen of Hechim. Warsaw, 1863. Printed and bound with the book Bikurei HaLimudiyot, by R. Baruch Shlomo Lowenstein. Warsaw, 1863. · She'erit Ya'akov, explanation of the wisdom of astrology in the Talmud, by R. Meshulam Zalman Ya'akov Haberman. Vilna, 1884. · Itim L'Binah, by R. Yosef Ginzburg. Warsaw, 1889. The plates at the end of the book are damaged and partly lacking. · Chochmat Tekufot U'Mazalot, by R. Ze'ev Wolf Gershtal. Lvov, 1907. At the end of the book is a large folded leaf of a map of the constellations opposite a cardboard wheel which turns on its pivot. Lacking [1] last leaf - a list of errata. · Hakitza Lifkod, by Ya'akov Aryeh Leib Chernomerdik. Vilna, [1910]. Not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book nor in the NLI (bookmark of R. Yehuda Leib Maimon).
8 books. Size and condition vary. Some unbound.
· Kitzur HaIbronot, by R. Baruch Bendet of Kamyenyets (Kamenets). Lvov, 1825. Lacking last leaf. · Minchat Cohen, by R. Avraham Pimentel, on the laws of bein hashemashot. Lvov, 1841. · Tiferet Zvi, on the calculation of tekufot and New Moons, by R. Zvi Hirsh Albinger. Warsaw, 1860. Ownership inscriptions (from the city of Tomashuv dated 1862 and 1884). · Shevilei HaRakia, by R. Eliyahu HaCohen of Hechim. Warsaw, 1863. Printed and bound with the book Bikurei HaLimudiyot, by R. Baruch Shlomo Lowenstein. Warsaw, 1863. · She'erit Ya'akov, explanation of the wisdom of astrology in the Talmud, by R. Meshulam Zalman Ya'akov Haberman. Vilna, 1884. · Itim L'Binah, by R. Yosef Ginzburg. Warsaw, 1889. The plates at the end of the book are damaged and partly lacking. · Chochmat Tekufot U'Mazalot, by R. Ze'ev Wolf Gershtal. Lvov, 1907. At the end of the book is a large folded leaf of a map of the constellations opposite a cardboard wheel which turns on its pivot. Lacking [1] last leaf - a list of errata. · Hakitza Lifkod, by Ya'akov Aryeh Leib Chernomerdik. Vilna, [1910]. Not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book nor in the NLI (bookmark of R. Yehuda Leib Maimon).
8 books. Size and condition vary. Some unbound.
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $750
Unsold
Amudei Beit Yehuda, essays on sayings of Chazal and on the basic tenets of faith ["Messiah and resurrection of the dead… the 13 principles of faith… the sayings of Rabba bar bar Chana"], by the Torah scholar Rabbi Yehuda Leib Horwitz of Vilna. Amsterdam, [1766].
On the verso of the title page is an illustration of an edifice with pillars (symbolizing the name of the book) and a frame with the handwritten signature of the printer R. Leib Zusmensh and other signatures. The section that deals with the 13 principles has a special title page. At the beginning of the book are many rabbinical approbations and poems by various Torah scholars and scribes.
preceding the title page - an interesting ownership inscription, handwritten and signed by "David Shtrois". On leaf 46 - an interesting handwritten gloss about Menachem Mann of Vizhon who was murdered for Kiddush Hashem after helping Graf Potocki to convert to Judaism.
[1], A-D, [5], E-G; 100 leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. New half-vellum binding.
Includes [5] rare leaves which were added to some copies: index and poems - bound in this copy in the middle of the leaves of approbations and poems at the beginning of the book.
On the verso of the title page is an illustration of an edifice with pillars (symbolizing the name of the book) and a frame with the handwritten signature of the printer R. Leib Zusmensh and other signatures. The section that deals with the 13 principles has a special title page. At the beginning of the book are many rabbinical approbations and poems by various Torah scholars and scribes.
preceding the title page - an interesting ownership inscription, handwritten and signed by "David Shtrois". On leaf 46 - an interesting handwritten gloss about Menachem Mann of Vizhon who was murdered for Kiddush Hashem after helping Graf Potocki to convert to Judaism.
[1], A-D, [5], E-G; 100 leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. New half-vellum binding.
Includes [5] rare leaves which were added to some copies: index and poems - bound in this copy in the middle of the leaves of approbations and poems at the beginning of the book.
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $1,500
Including buyer's premium
Auszüge aus dem Buche Jad-Haghasakkah / "Eizeh Hilkhot mi-Yad ha-Chazakah", set of five volumes of the censored Rambam published by the Ministry of Education of Tsarist Russia. St. Petersburg, 1850. Four parts in five volumes. Hebrew and German.
Written on the title pages is that the book was printed "according to the responsa of our rabbis and our sages". Mentioned with the other rabbis: "R. Menachem of Lubavitch" [the Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch].
This edition of Yad HaChazakah L'HaRambam was censored and revised by the Tsarist Russian government as part of its inclination to force inclusion of general studies in the curriculum of the Jewish educational institutes. [Written on some title pages: "To teach the Children of Israel Torah and Derech Eretz in the second-level schools of the first department"]. Besides the German translation, this edition contains "notes on the Rambam" with "commentaries" appropriate for maintaining loyalty to the Tsarist government. Among the sections which were added: "General supervision according to Torah law regarding honor and laws of contemporary nations…", "Honoring the kingdom" - "Regarding our obligation to love and honor His Majesty the Caesar with one's heart and soul", "Note on monetary laws" ["We have presented all these laws only for commemoration of Torah study in the past"], etc. Hilchot Melachim was completely omitted from this edition.
Four parts in five volumes (two volumes for Part 4). Part 2 is lacking both title pages of the German part. Part 4, Vol. 2 is lacking the second Hebrew title page (without pages 923-953 of Hilchot Mamrim, which does not exist in some copies). 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. New bindings.
Written on the title pages is that the book was printed "according to the responsa of our rabbis and our sages". Mentioned with the other rabbis: "R. Menachem of Lubavitch" [the Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch].
This edition of Yad HaChazakah L'HaRambam was censored and revised by the Tsarist Russian government as part of its inclination to force inclusion of general studies in the curriculum of the Jewish educational institutes. [Written on some title pages: "To teach the Children of Israel Torah and Derech Eretz in the second-level schools of the first department"]. Besides the German translation, this edition contains "notes on the Rambam" with "commentaries" appropriate for maintaining loyalty to the Tsarist government. Among the sections which were added: "General supervision according to Torah law regarding honor and laws of contemporary nations…", "Honoring the kingdom" - "Regarding our obligation to love and honor His Majesty the Caesar with one's heart and soul", "Note on monetary laws" ["We have presented all these laws only for commemoration of Torah study in the past"], etc. Hilchot Melachim was completely omitted from this edition.
Four parts in five volumes (two volumes for Part 4). Part 2 is lacking both title pages of the German part. Part 4, Vol. 2 is lacking the second Hebrew title page (without pages 923-953 of Hilchot Mamrim, which does not exist in some copies). 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. New bindings.
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $800
Unsold
Collection of about 20 books with lists of prenumeratten (sponsors who pre-purchase copies to cover printing costs). [Eastern Europe], first half of 20th century.
Most of the books were printed in Hungarian and Romanian cities. The people whose names are listed are from cities such as Satmar, Mukacheve, Erlau, Miskolc and many other Eastern European towns.
The prenumeratten are a historical source and often the only documentation of the names of many Jews who lived in Eastern European cities and towns.
23 books. Size and condition vary.
A detailed list is available upon request.
Most of the books were printed in Hungarian and Romanian cities. The people whose names are listed are from cities such as Satmar, Mukacheve, Erlau, Miskolc and many other Eastern European towns.
The prenumeratten are a historical source and often the only documentation of the names of many Jews who lived in Eastern European cities and towns.
23 books. Size and condition vary.
A detailed list is available upon request.
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $400
Unsold
Ten booklets - Agudat Yisrael and other Jewish European organizations.
For a complete list, please see Hebrew description.
10 booklets, size and condition vary.
For a complete list, please see Hebrew description.
10 booklets, size and condition vary.
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![Seder plate (Siniyya di Pisah - "The Passover Tray"). Morocco, [early 20th century].
Repoussé, engraved and](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/415_1.jpg "Seder Plate - Morocco")
![Seder plate (Siniyya di Pisah - "The Passover Tray"). Morocco, [early 20th century].
Repoussé, engraved and](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/415_2.jpg "Seder Plate - Morocco")
Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $500
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Seder plate (Siniyya di Pisah - "The Passover Tray"). Morocco, [early 20th century].
Repoussé, engraved and embossed brass.
Three rings of decorations and text: in the center is a wine bottle with the inscription "Old Wine" and two wine glasses with the inscription "glass"; surrounding them are the Seder simanim; on the rim of the plate and near the margin is the blessing of the Three Festivals, in three circular lines, followed by the simanim "Kadesh URechatz" (the last simanim are inscribed in initials only). Suspension loop.
Diameter: 48.5 cm. Good condition. Some bends to margins. Some corrosion.
Literature: Jewish Life in Morocco, Aviva Müller-Lancet (editor). The Israel Museum, 1983 (2nd edition), pp. 84-85 (photograph of the plate).
Repoussé, engraved and embossed brass.
Three rings of decorations and text: in the center is a wine bottle with the inscription "Old Wine" and two wine glasses with the inscription "glass"; surrounding them are the Seder simanim; on the rim of the plate and near the margin is the blessing of the Three Festivals, in three circular lines, followed by the simanim "Kadesh URechatz" (the last simanim are inscribed in initials only). Suspension loop.
Diameter: 48.5 cm. Good condition. Some bends to margins. Some corrosion.
Literature: Jewish Life in Morocco, Aviva Müller-Lancet (editor). The Israel Museum, 1983 (2nd edition), pp. 84-85 (photograph of the plate).
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![Seder plate (Siniyya di Pisah - "The Passover Tray"). Morocco, [ca. 1930s].
Repoussé, engraved and embossed](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/416.jpg "Seder Plate - Morocco")
Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Seder plate (Siniyya di Pisah - "The Passover Tray"). Morocco, [ca. 1930s].
Repoussé, engraved and embossed brass.
Four rings of decorations and text: in the central ring is the inscription "Maror" inside decorations in vegetal motifs; surrounding it are the other simanim; a ring decorated with tendrils and flowers; external ring with the inscription "Mo'adim LeSimcha, Chagim U'Zmanim Le'Sasson, Next Year in Jerusalem, Bnei Chorin". Suspension loop.
Diameter: 58.5 cm. Good condition. Slight corrosion. Some bends.
Repoussé, engraved and embossed brass.
Four rings of decorations and text: in the central ring is the inscription "Maror" inside decorations in vegetal motifs; surrounding it are the other simanim; a ring decorated with tendrils and flowers; external ring with the inscription "Mo'adim LeSimcha, Chagim U'Zmanim Le'Sasson, Next Year in Jerusalem, Bnei Chorin". Suspension loop.
Diameter: 58.5 cm. Good condition. Slight corrosion. Some bends.
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![Decorative plate for hanging on a wall. Syria, [early decades of the 20th century].
Engraved and embossed brass sheet. Signe](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/417_1.jpg "Large Wall Plate - Joseph and Pharaoh - Syria")
![Decorative plate for hanging on a wall. Syria, [early decades of the 20th century].
Engraved and embossed brass sheet. Signe](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/417_2.jpg "Large Wall Plate - Joseph and Pharaoh - Syria")
![Decorative plate for hanging on a wall. Syria, [early decades of the 20th century].
Engraved and embossed brass sheet. Signe](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/417_3.jpg "Large Wall Plate - Joseph and Pharaoh - Syria")
Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Decorative plate for hanging on a wall. Syria, [early decades of the 20th century].
Engraved and embossed brass sheet. Signed: Made in Syria.
Large plate depicting Joseph facing Pharaoh and his entourage and interpreting Pharaoh's dream. Decorations in vegetal and geometric motifs, a snake, tress with flowers and a detailed depiction of Pharaoh seated on his throne. At the bottom is an engraved Hebrew inscription reading: "Joseph Pharaoh Dream". Suspension loop.
Diameter: 60 cm. Good condition. Some bends and defects. Some corrosion and stains.
Engraved and embossed brass sheet. Signed: Made in Syria.
Large plate depicting Joseph facing Pharaoh and his entourage and interpreting Pharaoh's dream. Decorations in vegetal and geometric motifs, a snake, tress with flowers and a detailed depiction of Pharaoh seated on his throne. At the bottom is an engraved Hebrew inscription reading: "Joseph Pharaoh Dream". Suspension loop.
Diameter: 60 cm. Good condition. Some bends and defects. Some corrosion and stains.
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![Tray decorated with Damascene work. [Eretz Israel, first half of the 20th century].
Cast brass, inlaid with silver and copp](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/418_1.jpg "Tray Decorated with Damascene Work - The Zodiac")
![Tray decorated with Damascene work. [Eretz Israel, first half of the 20th century].
Cast brass, inlaid with silver and copp](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/418_2.jpg "Tray Decorated with Damascene Work - The Zodiac")
Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $1,875
Including buyer's premium
Tray decorated with Damascene work. [Eretz Israel, first half of the 20th century].
Cast brass, inlaid with silver and copper (damascene work).
Oval tray. In the center are decorations in vegetal and geometric motifs, surrounded by circles of different decorations: a circle with the names of the months (according to the Gregorian calendar); a circle with bird and Star-of-David decorations; and a circle with illustrations of the twelve signs of the zodiac, the names of the Hebrew months and the names of the signs. On the margins are tendril and pomegranate decorations.
Length: 49 cm, width: 70 cm. Good condition. Slight defects. Remains of suspension loop on the back of the tray.
Cast brass, inlaid with silver and copper (damascene work).
Oval tray. In the center are decorations in vegetal and geometric motifs, surrounded by circles of different decorations: a circle with the names of the months (according to the Gregorian calendar); a circle with bird and Star-of-David decorations; and a circle with illustrations of the twelve signs of the zodiac, the names of the Hebrew months and the names of the signs. On the margins are tendril and pomegranate decorations.
Length: 49 cm, width: 70 cm. Good condition. Slight defects. Remains of suspension loop on the back of the tray.
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Various Objects
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![Decorative plate with the Ten Commandments. Persia, [first half of the 20th century].
Tin-plated copper, repoussé, en](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/419.jpg "Plate with the Ten Commandments - Persia")
Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $500
Unsold
Decorative plate with the Ten Commandments. Persia, [first half of the 20th century].
Tin-plated copper, repoussé, engraved and embossed.
In the center is a decoration in the shape of an open book with the Hebrew inscription "Keter Torah". Engraved beneath it are the Ten Commandments. Beneath the book is a large fish-shaped decoration surmounted by a Star of David. The surface and margins are decorated with vegetal motifs. Suspension loop.
Diameter: 44 cm. Good condition.
Tin-plated copper, repoussé, engraved and embossed.
In the center is a decoration in the shape of an open book with the Hebrew inscription "Keter Torah". Engraved beneath it are the Ten Commandments. Beneath the book is a large fish-shaped decoration surmounted by a Star of David. The surface and margins are decorated with vegetal motifs. Suspension loop.
Diameter: 44 cm. Good condition.
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Various Objects
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