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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Collection of four books - books of prayers, Kabbalah and Halacha, printed in Jerusalem by R. Yisrael Bak, founder of the first printing press in Jerusalem, who formerly printed books in Berdychiv and in Safed. Disciple of R. Yisrael of Ruzhyn and of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv.
1. Chemda Genuza, Geonim responsa. Jerusalem, 1863. (S. HaLevi, no. 82). Signatures of R. Shmuel Heller [1786-1884, Rabbi of Safed for 60 years], and signatures of his grandson R. Moshe Deutsch, son-in-law of R. Avraham Yitzchak Heller of Safed [R. Moshe Deutsch of Siget and Safed, maternal grandfather of the Toldot Aharon Rebbe, R. Avraham Yitzchak Kahn].
2. Malachei Kodesh, prayers and mussar, Shir HaYichud "written by Bene Moshe on the other side of the Sambation River…", Igeret HaRamban, commentary of the Ba'al Shem Tov, etc. Jerusalem, [1862]. (S. HaLevi, no. 66).
3. Sefer HaTechuna, by the Maharchu (R. Chaim Vital). With Kabbalistic and astronomical illustrations. Jerusalem, 1866. First edition. (S. HaLevi, no. 132). Signature of "Ya'akov Chai". On verso of title page: Arabic handwritten dedication.
4. Mo'adei Hashem V'Kri'ei Mo'ed, Part 1. Machzor, Sephardic tradition, for Pesach and Shavu'ot. Includes: Passover Haggadah and Tikun Lel Shavu'ot. Jerusalem, [1844]. Only second title page [lacking first title page and two other leaves (82-83) inside of the volume]. Variant: in the "Blessing for the King or for the Government" on page 51/b, the following version appears: "To our Master, the kind King, the Sultan His Majesty" [see S. HaLevi, no. 20, on the three types of forms which were printed, one with a blessing for Sultan Abdulmejid, the second with a blessing for the Queen of England and the third with an anonymous blessing for "the Sultan"].
4 books, size and condition vary.
1. Chemda Genuza, Geonim responsa. Jerusalem, 1863. (S. HaLevi, no. 82). Signatures of R. Shmuel Heller [1786-1884, Rabbi of Safed for 60 years], and signatures of his grandson R. Moshe Deutsch, son-in-law of R. Avraham Yitzchak Heller of Safed [R. Moshe Deutsch of Siget and Safed, maternal grandfather of the Toldot Aharon Rebbe, R. Avraham Yitzchak Kahn].
2. Malachei Kodesh, prayers and mussar, Shir HaYichud "written by Bene Moshe on the other side of the Sambation River…", Igeret HaRamban, commentary of the Ba'al Shem Tov, etc. Jerusalem, [1862]. (S. HaLevi, no. 66).
3. Sefer HaTechuna, by the Maharchu (R. Chaim Vital). With Kabbalistic and astronomical illustrations. Jerusalem, 1866. First edition. (S. HaLevi, no. 132). Signature of "Ya'akov Chai". On verso of title page: Arabic handwritten dedication.
4. Mo'adei Hashem V'Kri'ei Mo'ed, Part 1. Machzor, Sephardic tradition, for Pesach and Shavu'ot. Includes: Passover Haggadah and Tikun Lel Shavu'ot. Jerusalem, [1844]. Only second title page [lacking first title page and two other leaves (82-83) inside of the volume]. Variant: in the "Blessing for the King or for the Government" on page 51/b, the following version appears: "To our Master, the kind King, the Sultan His Majesty" [see S. HaLevi, no. 20, on the three types of forms which were printed, one with a blessing for Sultan Abdulmejid, the second with a blessing for the Queen of England and the third with an anonymous blessing for "the Sultan"].
4 books, size and condition vary.
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![Sefer HaZohar. Jerusalem: Yisrael son of Avraham [Bak], [1844-1846]. Complete three-volume set.
Three volumes: Vol. 1: [6],](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale57-public/201.jpg "Sefer HaZohar - Jerusalem, 1844-1846 - Complete Three-Volume Set")
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $575
Including buyer's premium
Sefer HaZohar. Jerusalem: Yisrael son of Avraham [Bak], [1844-1846]. Complete three-volume set.
Three volumes: Vol. 1: [6], 252, 2-19 leaves. Vol. 2: 279 leaves. Vol. 3: 115; [1], 117-318 leaves. 20.5 cm. Colored edges. Condition of leaves vary from one volume to the next, fair-good. Stains. Worming to two volumes. One title page is mounted on paper for reinforcement. In several places, tears are repaired with adhesive tape. New bindings.
S. HaLevi, nos. 22, 27, 35.
Three volumes: Vol. 1: [6], 252, 2-19 leaves. Vol. 2: 279 leaves. Vol. 3: 115; [1], 117-318 leaves. 20.5 cm. Colored edges. Condition of leaves vary from one volume to the next, fair-good. Stains. Worming to two volumes. One title page is mounted on paper for reinforcement. In several places, tears are repaired with adhesive tape. New bindings.
S. HaLevi, nos. 22, 27, 35.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $300
Sold for: $525
Including buyer's premium
Chibat Yerushalayim, geography and history of the cities in the Holy Land, holy sites and gravesites of tsaddikim, by R. Chaim HaLevi Horowitz. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, 1844. First edition. Illustration on title page of Jerusalem houses and of the Mount of Olives.
Includes leaf [3] with the approbation of R. Aharon Moshe MiGeza Zvi [1775-1845, Chassidic leader, disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin and of R. Uri of Strzeliska, one of the first Chassidic olim to Jerusalem] and with the "introduction of the Me'asef". This leaf is lacking in many copies and apparently was only included in some copies.
Introduction of printer, R. Yisrael son of Rabbi Avraham Bak and "Introduction of the Me'asef", R. Mordechai son of R. Shmuel Horowitz, who relates that he found the author's manuscripts upon his aliya to Eretz Israel, and he prepared them for printing.
[3], 60 leaves. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Open tears and damages to text on the upper margins of several leaves. Old worn binding.
S. HaLevi, no. 23. Several fake editions of this book were printed in Königsberg and in Lemberg. This is the first and original edition.
Enclosed is another book on matters pertaining to Eretz Israel: * Shivchei Yerushalayim. [Lvov], 1869.
Includes leaf [3] with the approbation of R. Aharon Moshe MiGeza Zvi [1775-1845, Chassidic leader, disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin and of R. Uri of Strzeliska, one of the first Chassidic olim to Jerusalem] and with the "introduction of the Me'asef". This leaf is lacking in many copies and apparently was only included in some copies.
Introduction of printer, R. Yisrael son of Rabbi Avraham Bak and "Introduction of the Me'asef", R. Mordechai son of R. Shmuel Horowitz, who relates that he found the author's manuscripts upon his aliya to Eretz Israel, and he prepared them for printing.
[3], 60 leaves. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Open tears and damages to text on the upper margins of several leaves. Old worn binding.
S. HaLevi, no. 23. Several fake editions of this book were printed in Königsberg and in Lemberg. This is the first and original edition.
Enclosed is another book on matters pertaining to Eretz Israel: * Shivchei Yerushalayim. [Lvov], 1869.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $600
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Seven books printed by the first Jerusalemite printer, R. Yisrael Bak [disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv and R. Yisrael of Ruzhyn] and by his son R. Nissan:
1. Ohalei Yehuda, novellae on the Rambam and guidelines for Talmudic treatises according to alphabetical order, by R. Yehuda Bechar Shlomo HaCohen (a Jerusalem dayan and kabbalist of the Beit El Yeshiva). Jerusalem, [1843]. Printed by Yisrael Bak. On the title page are signatures and a stamp of R. "Avraham Shlomo son of R. Shalom Meir of Safed". S. HaLevi, no. 10.
2-3. Sha'arei Tzedek - Sha'ar HeChatzer, on the subject of the qualities of Eretz Iisrael, by R. David Ben-Shimon (HaRav Devash). Jerusalem, [1862]. Printed by Yisrael Bak. S. HaLevi, no. 72. Printed with: Ulam HaSha'ar. [Jerusalem, 1862]. Printed by Yisrael Bak. S. HaLev, no. 73. This book was printed without a title page.
4. Sh'vilei David [V]Yehuda, on the Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, by R. David Yehuda Leib Zilberstein (the Waitzen Ga'on). Jerusalem, [1865]. Printed by Yisrael Bak. S. HaLevi, no. 116.
5. Bo Tov L'Yisrael, commentary on the "rhymes of shechitot and terefot", by R. Eliyahu Chayun. Jerusalem, 1869. Printed by Yisrael Bak. S. HaLevi, no. 145.
6-7. Darkei Ish, homilies for various occasions, by R. Nissim Shmuel Yehuda Orwatz. Jerusalem, 1875. Printed by Nissan Bak. S. HaLevi, no. 230. Signature on title page: "Masud HaCohen Elchadad" [Jerusalem kabbalist, author of Simchat Cohen]. Bound with: Ish Tza'ir, homilies by R. Yosef Refael Uziel. Jerusalem, [1874]. Printed by Yisrael Bak. S. HaLevi, no. 204.
8. "Copy of the book Tomer Devorah", by R. Moshe Cordovero, with the book Efer (initials) Yitzchak, by Rabbi Aharon Refael Chaim Ferreira. Jerusalem, 1870. Printed by Yisrael Bak. S. HaLevi, no. 164. In the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, this book is listed as part of the book Toldot Aharon by R. Aharon Eliyahu Refael Ferreira, with its own title page. However, S. Halevi lists it as an altogether separate book (same as in the NLI catalog).
8 books in 6 volumes, size and condition vary.
1. Ohalei Yehuda, novellae on the Rambam and guidelines for Talmudic treatises according to alphabetical order, by R. Yehuda Bechar Shlomo HaCohen (a Jerusalem dayan and kabbalist of the Beit El Yeshiva). Jerusalem, [1843]. Printed by Yisrael Bak. On the title page are signatures and a stamp of R. "Avraham Shlomo son of R. Shalom Meir of Safed". S. HaLevi, no. 10.
2-3. Sha'arei Tzedek - Sha'ar HeChatzer, on the subject of the qualities of Eretz Iisrael, by R. David Ben-Shimon (HaRav Devash). Jerusalem, [1862]. Printed by Yisrael Bak. S. HaLevi, no. 72. Printed with: Ulam HaSha'ar. [Jerusalem, 1862]. Printed by Yisrael Bak. S. HaLev, no. 73. This book was printed without a title page.
4. Sh'vilei David [V]Yehuda, on the Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, by R. David Yehuda Leib Zilberstein (the Waitzen Ga'on). Jerusalem, [1865]. Printed by Yisrael Bak. S. HaLevi, no. 116.
5. Bo Tov L'Yisrael, commentary on the "rhymes of shechitot and terefot", by R. Eliyahu Chayun. Jerusalem, 1869. Printed by Yisrael Bak. S. HaLevi, no. 145.
6-7. Darkei Ish, homilies for various occasions, by R. Nissim Shmuel Yehuda Orwatz. Jerusalem, 1875. Printed by Nissan Bak. S. HaLevi, no. 230. Signature on title page: "Masud HaCohen Elchadad" [Jerusalem kabbalist, author of Simchat Cohen]. Bound with: Ish Tza'ir, homilies by R. Yosef Refael Uziel. Jerusalem, [1874]. Printed by Yisrael Bak. S. HaLevi, no. 204.
8. "Copy of the book Tomer Devorah", by R. Moshe Cordovero, with the book Efer (initials) Yitzchak, by Rabbi Aharon Refael Chaim Ferreira. Jerusalem, 1870. Printed by Yisrael Bak. S. HaLevi, no. 164. In the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, this book is listed as part of the book Toldot Aharon by R. Aharon Eliyahu Refael Ferreira, with its own title page. However, S. Halevi lists it as an altogether separate book (same as in the NLI catalog).
8 books in 6 volumes, size and condition vary.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Four Kabbalistic books printed in Jerusalem, some by R. Yisrael Bak:
1. Divrei Shalom, commentary on Etz Chaim and on Shemonah She'arim, with homilies, by R. Refael Avraham Shalom Sharabi. Jerusalem, [1843]. Printed by R. Yisrael Bak. Worming. Signatures, handwritten indexes. S. HaLevi, no. 11.
2. Sha'ar HaPesukim and Sefer HaLikutin, by R. Chaim Vital. Jerusalem, [1863]. Printed by Yisrael Bak. Variation, with the title pages of the two books, Sha'ar HaPesukim and Sefer HaLikutin joined into one title page. Signature on title page: "Aharon Chelouche". S. HaLevi, no. 91.
3. Nahar Shalom, by R. Shalom Sharabi. Jerusalem, 1867. Printed by Yisrael Bak. 39 leaves. According to the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, the book is composed of 34 leaves whereas the copy in the NLI contains 37 leaves. S. HaLevi, no. 135.
4. Divrei Shalom, commentary on Etz Chaim and on Shemonah She'arim, by R. Refael Avraham Shalom Sharabi. Jerusalem, 1883. [Slightly trimmed] dedication on title page by the sons of the publisher (who was the author's son), R. Shalom Moshe Chai Gogin: "To the perfect sage… R. Aharon Chelouche…" from "the sons of the rabbi… Avraham and Yitzchak". S. HaLevi, no. 415.
4 books. Size and condition vary.
1. Divrei Shalom, commentary on Etz Chaim and on Shemonah She'arim, with homilies, by R. Refael Avraham Shalom Sharabi. Jerusalem, [1843]. Printed by R. Yisrael Bak. Worming. Signatures, handwritten indexes. S. HaLevi, no. 11.
2. Sha'ar HaPesukim and Sefer HaLikutin, by R. Chaim Vital. Jerusalem, [1863]. Printed by Yisrael Bak. Variation, with the title pages of the two books, Sha'ar HaPesukim and Sefer HaLikutin joined into one title page. Signature on title page: "Aharon Chelouche". S. HaLevi, no. 91.
3. Nahar Shalom, by R. Shalom Sharabi. Jerusalem, 1867. Printed by Yisrael Bak. 39 leaves. According to the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, the book is composed of 34 leaves whereas the copy in the NLI contains 37 leaves. S. HaLevi, no. 135.
4. Divrei Shalom, commentary on Etz Chaim and on Shemonah She'arim, by R. Refael Avraham Shalom Sharabi. Jerusalem, 1883. [Slightly trimmed] dedication on title page by the sons of the publisher (who was the author's son), R. Shalom Moshe Chai Gogin: "To the perfect sage… R. Aharon Chelouche…" from "the sons of the rabbi… Avraham and Yitzchak". S. HaLevi, no. 415.
4 books. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
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Three books printed in Jerusalem with authors' signatures and dedications:
* Sha'arei Tzedek L'Zera Yitzchak, the qualities of Eretz Israel and the holy cities, words of mussar and repentance, by R. Avi'ezer of Tykocin (Tiktin). Jerusalem, [1843]. Printed by Yisrael Bak. Dedication by the author on the title page (in Sephardi script, apparently by a scribe). Lacking two leaves following the title page. S. HaLevi, no. 16.
* B'nei Yischak, homilies by R. Yitzchak Aksoti. Printed with: Kol Shachal by R. Shabtai Aksoti. Jerusalem, [1884]. Dedication on title page handwritten by the publisher and author R. Shabtai Aksoti. S. HaLevi, nos. 445, 446.
* Shomea Yosef, allusions to the mitzvoth found in the Kriyat Shema, by R. Yosef Alnaqua. Jerusalem 1907. On the verso of the title page is the author's signature and dedication to R. "Yitzchak Bloch".
Three books. Size and condition vary.
* Sha'arei Tzedek L'Zera Yitzchak, the qualities of Eretz Israel and the holy cities, words of mussar and repentance, by R. Avi'ezer of Tykocin (Tiktin). Jerusalem, [1843]. Printed by Yisrael Bak. Dedication by the author on the title page (in Sephardi script, apparently by a scribe). Lacking two leaves following the title page. S. HaLevi, no. 16.
* B'nei Yischak, homilies by R. Yitzchak Aksoti. Printed with: Kol Shachal by R. Shabtai Aksoti. Jerusalem, [1884]. Dedication on title page handwritten by the publisher and author R. Shabtai Aksoti. S. HaLevi, nos. 445, 446.
* Shomea Yosef, allusions to the mitzvoth found in the Kriyat Shema, by R. Yosef Alnaqua. Jerusalem 1907. On the verso of the title page is the author's signature and dedication to R. "Yitzchak Bloch".
Three books. Size and condition vary.
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Books Printed in Jerusalem and Eretz Israel in the 19th Century
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Collection of books printed in Jerusalem, including books printed by Yoel Moshe Salomon, Yitzchak Giustiniani and others.
For a complete list, please see Hebrew description.
13 books and booklets in 11 volumes. Size and condition vary.
For a complete list, please see Hebrew description.
13 books and booklets in 11 volumes. Size and condition vary.
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![Collection of twenty-four books printed in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, [late 19th- early 20th century].
The books were printed by](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale57-public/207.jpg "Collection of Books Printed in Jerusalem - Late 19th-Early 20th Centur")
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Collection of twenty-four books printed in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, [late 19th- early 20th century].
The books were printed by a number of printing houses that operated in Jerusalem at that time, including those of Avraham Moshe Luntz, Yitzchak Hirschenson, Yisrael Dov Frumkin, Shmuel Halevi Zuckerman, and others.
25 volumes containing 24 books and pamphlets. Size and condition vary.
A detailed list will be sent upon request.
The books were printed by a number of printing houses that operated in Jerusalem at that time, including those of Avraham Moshe Luntz, Yitzchak Hirschenson, Yisrael Dov Frumkin, Shmuel Halevi Zuckerman, and others.
25 volumes containing 24 books and pamphlets. Size and condition vary.
A detailed list will be sent upon request.
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![Twenty-five books printed in Jerusalem and Safed. Jerusalem and Safed, [late 19th-early 20th century].
Twenty-five books dea](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale57-public/208.jpg "Collection of Books - Jerusalem / Safed, Late 19th-Early 20th Century")
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
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Twenty-five books printed in Jerusalem and Safed. Jerusalem and Safed, [late 19th-early 20th century].
Twenty-five books dealing with varied topics. Many of the books from Jerusalem were printed in the printing house of Yitzchak Nachum Levy.
24 volumes containing 25 books. Size and condition vary.
A detailed list will be sent upon request.
Twenty-five books dealing with varied topics. Many of the books from Jerusalem were printed in the printing house of Yitzchak Nachum Levy.
24 volumes containing 25 books. Size and condition vary.
A detailed list will be sent upon request.
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Books Printed in Jerusalem and Eretz Israel in the 19th Century
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