Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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"Sefer Even HaEzer that is Sefer Ha Ra'avan" by Rabbi Eliezer ben Natan of Mainz, with the Even Shlomo commentary by R. Shlomo Zalman Ehrenreich, Rabbi of Shamloy (Șimleu Silvaniei). Șimleu Silvaniei, 1926.
On the title page are the signature and ownership inscription of "the small Moshe Yehuda Ehrenreich", who writes that he received the book as "a present from my father, the author, rabbi of Simleu".
Many long, learned glosses, some of them in the handwriting of the author, Rabbi of Simleu, and most of them in the handwriting of his son, R. Moshe Yehuda Ehrenreich; some signed by him.
R. Moshe Yehuda Ehrenreich (perished during the Holocaust, in 1944), rabbi of Sărmășag, was the son and disciple of R. Shlomo Zalman Ehrenreich (1863-1944), rabbi of Shamloy (Șimleu Silvaniei). He was the son-in-law of R. Shaul Rosenberg, rabbi of Ratzfert, (Újfehértó) author of "Chemdat Shaul". R. Moshe Yehuda was dayan in Shamloy and later became rabbi of the Shamloy region and of the city Sărmășag. In 1925 he printed Chiddushei HaRashba on Tractate Avoda Zara based on a manuscript from the archives of R. Yisrael Ullman of Grosswardein (Oradea). He and his father were both killed during the Holocaust in 1944.
Incomplete copy: 8, 172 leaves (originally: 8, 329 leaves). 33.5 cm. Good condition. Original binding with leather spine; torn.
On the title page are the signature and ownership inscription of "the small Moshe Yehuda Ehrenreich", who writes that he received the book as "a present from my father, the author, rabbi of Simleu".
Many long, learned glosses, some of them in the handwriting of the author, Rabbi of Simleu, and most of them in the handwriting of his son, R. Moshe Yehuda Ehrenreich; some signed by him.
R. Moshe Yehuda Ehrenreich (perished during the Holocaust, in 1944), rabbi of Sărmășag, was the son and disciple of R. Shlomo Zalman Ehrenreich (1863-1944), rabbi of Shamloy (Șimleu Silvaniei). He was the son-in-law of R. Shaul Rosenberg, rabbi of Ratzfert, (Újfehértó) author of "Chemdat Shaul". R. Moshe Yehuda was dayan in Shamloy and later became rabbi of the Shamloy region and of the city Sărmășag. In 1925 he printed Chiddushei HaRashba on Tractate Avoda Zara based on a manuscript from the archives of R. Yisrael Ullman of Grosswardein (Oradea). He and his father were both killed during the Holocaust in 1944.
Incomplete copy: 8, 172 leaves (originally: 8, 329 leaves). 33.5 cm. Good condition. Original binding with leather spine; torn.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Kovetz Yagdil Torah, "Collections of Torah Novellae, Responsa, and Halachic Novellae from the Great Torah Leaders of Our Generation", R. Moshe Eliezer Belinson. Odessa, 1879-1886.
Kovetz Yagdil Torah was published in Odessa by R. Moshe Eliezer Belinson for over six years. This volume includes all ten issues published from 1879-1886, with an additional two issues published in 1886 under the names "Shemat'ti DeRabanan" and "Ateret Yosef". Contributors included: R. Yosef Shaul Halevi Nathanson, R. Yisrael Salanter, R. Meir Leibush Malbim, R. Yosef Zechariah Stern, R. Alexander Moshe Lapidot, R. Chaim Berlin, R. Yechiel Michel Epstein, R. Baruch Halevi Epstein, R. Yehoshua Heller, R. Yaakov Yozef, R. Moshe Nechemiah Kahanov, R. Eliyahu David Rabinowitz-Teomim (the Aderet), R. Chaim Chizkiyahu Medini (the "Sdei Chemed"), R. Yitzchak Isaac Taubes, and others.
On the title page of issue "Ateret Yosef" is a dedication to the memory of "The great nobleman, leader and philanthropist, who stood before kings, the wise R. Yosef Yozel Baron Günzburg [Joseph Günzburg], may his soul rest in Paradise… unique in our generation in Russia… he supported many of our brethren through his ceaseless activities…".
Long glosses in the (tiny) handwriting of R. Yitzchak Isaac Taubes, rabbi of Barlad, Romania. Most of the glosses are to articles he himself authored. Issue 9 contains 3 glosses to his own article, as well as signatures in Hebrew and Latin letters. Issue 8 contains a handwritten signature: "Taubes…" (?), and Issue 9 contains a stamp: "A. Taubes, Rabin Berlad".
R. Yitzchak Isaac Taubes (1837-1920) was a grandson and disciple of R. Aharon Moshe Taubes, rabbi of Iasi, Romania. He officiated as rabbi in the city of Barlad, Romania and the district of Tutova for thirty-two years. After this period he became rabbi in Bucharest, a position which he held until his passing twenty-five years later. See Encyclopedia LeYahadut Romania, II, p. 507-510.
Single volume containing 12 issues. Pagination varies. One issue with original wrappers. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Binding with leather spine, worn and slightly detached.
Kovetz Yagdil Torah was published in Odessa by R. Moshe Eliezer Belinson for over six years. This volume includes all ten issues published from 1879-1886, with an additional two issues published in 1886 under the names "Shemat'ti DeRabanan" and "Ateret Yosef". Contributors included: R. Yosef Shaul Halevi Nathanson, R. Yisrael Salanter, R. Meir Leibush Malbim, R. Yosef Zechariah Stern, R. Alexander Moshe Lapidot, R. Chaim Berlin, R. Yechiel Michel Epstein, R. Baruch Halevi Epstein, R. Yehoshua Heller, R. Yaakov Yozef, R. Moshe Nechemiah Kahanov, R. Eliyahu David Rabinowitz-Teomim (the Aderet), R. Chaim Chizkiyahu Medini (the "Sdei Chemed"), R. Yitzchak Isaac Taubes, and others.
On the title page of issue "Ateret Yosef" is a dedication to the memory of "The great nobleman, leader and philanthropist, who stood before kings, the wise R. Yosef Yozel Baron Günzburg [Joseph Günzburg], may his soul rest in Paradise… unique in our generation in Russia… he supported many of our brethren through his ceaseless activities…".
Long glosses in the (tiny) handwriting of R. Yitzchak Isaac Taubes, rabbi of Barlad, Romania. Most of the glosses are to articles he himself authored. Issue 9 contains 3 glosses to his own article, as well as signatures in Hebrew and Latin letters. Issue 8 contains a handwritten signature: "Taubes…" (?), and Issue 9 contains a stamp: "A. Taubes, Rabin Berlad".
R. Yitzchak Isaac Taubes (1837-1920) was a grandson and disciple of R. Aharon Moshe Taubes, rabbi of Iasi, Romania. He officiated as rabbi in the city of Barlad, Romania and the district of Tutova for thirty-two years. After this period he became rabbi in Bucharest, a position which he held until his passing twenty-five years later. See Encyclopedia LeYahadut Romania, II, p. 507-510.
Single volume containing 12 issues. Pagination varies. One issue with original wrappers. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Binding with leather spine, worn and slightly detached.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Babylonian Talmud, Tractates Chulin, Kritot, Arachin, Temura, Me'ila, Kinim, Tamid and Midot. Warsaw, 1868.
Hundreds of handwritten glosses in handsome Ashkenazi script (c. 1920s-1930s), including some long scholarly glosses. Unidentified writer, but undoubtedly an outstanding Torah scholar. In a gloss on Tractate Chulin, page 8/b, he mentions "my composition on Yoreh De'ah Siman 69, Din 57".
[1], 142; 28; 34; 34; 37 leaves. Approximately 22 cm. Good condition. Stains, minor wear. Inscriptions. Original binding, with damages, lacking spine.
Hundreds of handwritten glosses in handsome Ashkenazi script (c. 1920s-1930s), including some long scholarly glosses. Unidentified writer, but undoubtedly an outstanding Torah scholar. In a gloss on Tractate Chulin, page 8/b, he mentions "my composition on Yoreh De'ah Siman 69, Din 57".
[1], 142; 28; 34; 34; 37 leaves. Approximately 22 cm. Good condition. Stains, minor wear. Inscriptions. Original binding, with damages, lacking spine.
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![Three sections of Responsa Teshuva Me'Ahava, by R. Elazar Fleckeles, rabbi of Prague. Prague, [1809-1821]. First edition.
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![Three sections of Responsa Teshuva Me'Ahava, by R. Elazar Fleckeles, rabbi of Prague. Prague, [1809-1821]. First edition.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Three sections of Responsa Teshuva Me'Ahava, by R. Elazar Fleckeles, rabbi of Prague. Prague, [1809-1821]. First edition.
The volume that includes sections I and III contains many learned glosses in the handwriting of R. Chaim Zalman Moskowitz of Ujhely; one of the glosses is signed "Chaim Zalman" (page 24a). The title page has a signed ownership inscription of R. Chaim Zalman Moskowitz who bought the book in 1892 from the estate of R. Aharon Fried, rabbi of Hajdúböszörmény, and author of "Omer LeZion" (R. Fried, [1803-1891] was a disciple of the Chatam Sofer and son-in-law of the "Shemen Rokach"). It is possible that several of the glosses (in purple ink) were written by R. Aharon Fried.
R. Chaim Shlomo Zalman Moskowitz, (passed away 1936; Otzar HaRabbanim no. 6318) was the rabbi of Tokaj, and disciple of R. Elazar Löw, rabbi of Ujhely (Sátoraljaújhely). In 1892 he was living in Hajdúböszörmény (see responsa addressed to him in Responsa Beit Shearim, Orach Chaim par. 66 and 303) and in 1896 he was appointed rabbi in Tokaj, a position he held until his passing forty years later. He corresponded with the greatest Hungarian rabbis of his day; see: Responsa Yad Yitzchak, Neta Sorek, Beit She'arim, Levushei Mordechai and Mishneh Sachir. His son-in-law was R. Menachem Zev Shick, rabbi of Tokaj, author of "Minchat Zev", and later director of the Hitachdut HaRabbanim of the United States.
One volume that includes sections I and III: [1], 2-10, 90, [9] leaves; [3], 97 leaves. 33 cm. High-quality paper. Section III is printed on greenish paper. Good condition. Stains and wear. Binding with leather spine, worn.
Section II: 4, 56 leaves, 33.5 cm. Somewhat greenish paper. Good condition. Torn and detached binding.
The end of section I (before the index) contains [2] extra leaves with the title "Shalmei Todah", in which the author details the printing expenses, and that he only printed 500 copies.
The volume that includes sections I and III contains many learned glosses in the handwriting of R. Chaim Zalman Moskowitz of Ujhely; one of the glosses is signed "Chaim Zalman" (page 24a). The title page has a signed ownership inscription of R. Chaim Zalman Moskowitz who bought the book in 1892 from the estate of R. Aharon Fried, rabbi of Hajdúböszörmény, and author of "Omer LeZion" (R. Fried, [1803-1891] was a disciple of the Chatam Sofer and son-in-law of the "Shemen Rokach"). It is possible that several of the glosses (in purple ink) were written by R. Aharon Fried.
R. Chaim Shlomo Zalman Moskowitz, (passed away 1936; Otzar HaRabbanim no. 6318) was the rabbi of Tokaj, and disciple of R. Elazar Löw, rabbi of Ujhely (Sátoraljaújhely). In 1892 he was living in Hajdúböszörmény (see responsa addressed to him in Responsa Beit Shearim, Orach Chaim par. 66 and 303) and in 1896 he was appointed rabbi in Tokaj, a position he held until his passing forty years later. He corresponded with the greatest Hungarian rabbis of his day; see: Responsa Yad Yitzchak, Neta Sorek, Beit She'arim, Levushei Mordechai and Mishneh Sachir. His son-in-law was R. Menachem Zev Shick, rabbi of Tokaj, author of "Minchat Zev", and later director of the Hitachdut HaRabbanim of the United States.
One volume that includes sections I and III: [1], 2-10, 90, [9] leaves; [3], 97 leaves. 33 cm. High-quality paper. Section III is printed on greenish paper. Good condition. Stains and wear. Binding with leather spine, worn.
Section II: 4, 56 leaves, 33.5 cm. Somewhat greenish paper. Good condition. Torn and detached binding.
The end of section I (before the index) contains [2] extra leaves with the title "Shalmei Todah", in which the author details the printing expenses, and that he only printed 500 copies.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Beit Yitzchak responsa, Yoreh De'ah Part 2, by R. Yitzchak Shmelkish. Przemyśl, 1895. First edition.Long scholarly glosses in the charming handwriting of R. Gershon Hager, Rabbi of Tovste (Tlusta), a prominent rabbi in Vienna and in his twilight years, rabbi in NY. In one place he refers to Torah teachings which he wrote in his youth (Siman 112). A gloss on Siman 139 (Leaf 117/a) with signature: "Gershon Hager".
On the endpaper is an ownership inscription signed by the rebbe: "I think that I borrowed this book from my honored friend R. Moshe Preshil of Vienna… Gershon Hager, NY" and another penciled inscription: "I met the above person and he gave me this book as a gift". On another page is a "kvittel" written by the rebbe with the name of an ill person in need of deliverance: "Complete recovery to Tzivia daughter of Rachel for her eyes…".
R. Gershon Hager (1884-1954), son of R. Menachem Mendel of Zabolotiv was a close disciple of R. David Moshe of Chortkiv and spent the last Rosh Hashanah of his life in his presence. He served in the Tovste [Tlusta, Galicia-Poland] rabbinate. During WWI, he fled to Vienna and remained there for 25 years in the capacity of dayan and rabbi, and headed the Tomchei Torah Yeshiva as well. During the Holocaust, he escaped to NY, where he became known as the Zabolotiv Rebbe. He wrote Avodat HaGershuni and Zechut Avot.
[3], 164 leaves. 38 cm. Fair-poor condition. Brittle paper. Detached leaves. Damages and tears to margins, affecting text. Worn biding.
On the endpaper is an ownership inscription signed by the rebbe: "I think that I borrowed this book from my honored friend R. Moshe Preshil of Vienna… Gershon Hager, NY" and another penciled inscription: "I met the above person and he gave me this book as a gift". On another page is a "kvittel" written by the rebbe with the name of an ill person in need of deliverance: "Complete recovery to Tzivia daughter of Rachel for her eyes…".
R. Gershon Hager (1884-1954), son of R. Menachem Mendel of Zabolotiv was a close disciple of R. David Moshe of Chortkiv and spent the last Rosh Hashanah of his life in his presence. He served in the Tovste [Tlusta, Galicia-Poland] rabbinate. During WWI, he fled to Vienna and remained there for 25 years in the capacity of dayan and rabbi, and headed the Tomchei Torah Yeshiva as well. During the Holocaust, he escaped to NY, where he became known as the Zabolotiv Rebbe. He wrote Avodat HaGershuni and Zechut Avot.
[3], 164 leaves. 38 cm. Fair-poor condition. Brittle paper. Detached leaves. Damages and tears to margins, affecting text. Worn biding.
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![Sefer Shema Yaakov, homilies on the Torah, Bereshit and Shemot, by R. Yaakov Yisrael Algazi. [Livorno, 1783]. Includes: Sefer](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale57-public/187.jpg "Shema Yaakov / Ar'ah Derabanan - Dedications and Glosses from Two Emis")
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Sefer Shema Yaakov, homilies on the Torah, Bereshit and Shemot, by R. Yaakov Yisrael Algazi. [Livorno, 1783]. Includes: Sefer Ar'ah Derabanan, the principles of the commandments, by R. Yaakov Yisrael Algazi. Livorno, 1783. Second edition. Separate title pages.
Six glosses in eastern handwriting by several authors. Page 114a contains a gloss signed by R. Yosef Benvenisti: "The young Yosef Benvinis[ti]…". Page 105a contains signed glosses by other authors. The book contains signatures and stamps of R. "Aharon Halevi Lewinthal" of Jerusalem.
Damaged copy, missing leaves at the beginning. The beginning of the volume contains ownership inscriptions which describe the volume's travels. The volume originally belonged to R. Yosef Bechor Benvenisti, emissary of Jerusalem and Hebron, who exchanged it for a different book in Urmia, Persia (Iran). The new owner gave the volume as a gift to the emissary R. Chai Yechezkel Melamed, who wrote on the flyleaf "this book originally belonged to R. Yosef Benvenisti, emissary of Jerusalem, who exchanged it with R. Nissim ben Yitzchak in Urmia for Sefer Rosh David of the Chida. The generous R. Nissim gave this volume to me, Chai Yechezkel Melamed S.T. emissary of Hebron, as a gift".
R. Yosef Bechor ben Rachamim Shneur Benvenisti (1840-1916, Otzar Harabbanim 8733), born in Jerusalem, was sent as an emissary in 1874 to collect funds for the community. In 1883 he acted as emissary for the community in Hebron, and in 1900 he became Head (Av Beit Din) of the Sephardic Beit Din in Jerusalem.
R. Chai Yechezkel Melamed was an emissary of both Jerusalem and Hebron. He died in Curacao (ca. 1900) during a fundraising trip on behalf of a Jerusalem hospital. (See enclosed material).
(Missing title page and first two leaves). 2-51, 54-78, 77-168 leaves. Separate title page for Sefer Arah Derabanan. Continuous pagination; faulty. Title page, approbations and leaf 1 of the book are missing. 28 cm. Overall condition fair-poor, several pages in poor condition. Wear and mold damage to the margins. Tears and stains, worming. Worn original leather binding.
Six glosses in eastern handwriting by several authors. Page 114a contains a gloss signed by R. Yosef Benvenisti: "The young Yosef Benvinis[ti]…". Page 105a contains signed glosses by other authors. The book contains signatures and stamps of R. "Aharon Halevi Lewinthal" of Jerusalem.
Damaged copy, missing leaves at the beginning. The beginning of the volume contains ownership inscriptions which describe the volume's travels. The volume originally belonged to R. Yosef Bechor Benvenisti, emissary of Jerusalem and Hebron, who exchanged it for a different book in Urmia, Persia (Iran). The new owner gave the volume as a gift to the emissary R. Chai Yechezkel Melamed, who wrote on the flyleaf "this book originally belonged to R. Yosef Benvenisti, emissary of Jerusalem, who exchanged it with R. Nissim ben Yitzchak in Urmia for Sefer Rosh David of the Chida. The generous R. Nissim gave this volume to me, Chai Yechezkel Melamed S.T. emissary of Hebron, as a gift".
R. Yosef Bechor ben Rachamim Shneur Benvenisti (1840-1916, Otzar Harabbanim 8733), born in Jerusalem, was sent as an emissary in 1874 to collect funds for the community. In 1883 he acted as emissary for the community in Hebron, and in 1900 he became Head (Av Beit Din) of the Sephardic Beit Din in Jerusalem.
R. Chai Yechezkel Melamed was an emissary of both Jerusalem and Hebron. He died in Curacao (ca. 1900) during a fundraising trip on behalf of a Jerusalem hospital. (See enclosed material).
(Missing title page and first two leaves). 2-51, 54-78, 77-168 leaves. Separate title page for Sefer Arah Derabanan. Continuous pagination; faulty. Title page, approbations and leaf 1 of the book are missing. 28 cm. Overall condition fair-poor, several pages in poor condition. Wear and mold damage to the margins. Tears and stains, worming. Worn original leather binding.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Sefer Toafot Re'em, She'iltot of R. Achai of Shabcha (R. Achai Gaon), with the commentary of R. Yitzchak Pardo. Salonika, [1811]. Only edition.
The margins contain approximately twenty learned glosses in Eastern handwriting [possibly Balkan in origin], about half of which are signed "A.B.A.".
On the title page is a dedication from "the son-in-law of the author, of blessed memory", to "the prominent Chaim ben… Azkirazi". An additional signature on the title page: "Yatmi di - Yehuda ben Shlomo Chafiev".
The author, R. Yitzchak Pardo, rabbi of Sarajevo, was the second son of R. David Pardo, author of "Shoshanim Ledavid" and other books. He passed away sometime between 1807-1811 while staying with his sons in Skopje, Macedonia on his way to Eretz Israel. On the title page and introduction he is referred to as deceased ("may his memory be a blessing"), while the introduction of his brother R. Yaakov Pardo, rabbi of Ragusa, in 1807 refers to him as alive ("my brother and leader… R. Yitzchak Pardo, may his light shine").
[5], 237 leaves. 28.5 cm. Fair condition. Tears and wear. Restorations with paper on the title page and page [2]. Half-leather binding; worn.
The margins contain approximately twenty learned glosses in Eastern handwriting [possibly Balkan in origin], about half of which are signed "A.B.A.".
On the title page is a dedication from "the son-in-law of the author, of blessed memory", to "the prominent Chaim ben… Azkirazi". An additional signature on the title page: "Yatmi di - Yehuda ben Shlomo Chafiev".
The author, R. Yitzchak Pardo, rabbi of Sarajevo, was the second son of R. David Pardo, author of "Shoshanim Ledavid" and other books. He passed away sometime between 1807-1811 while staying with his sons in Skopje, Macedonia on his way to Eretz Israel. On the title page and introduction he is referred to as deceased ("may his memory be a blessing"), while the introduction of his brother R. Yaakov Pardo, rabbi of Ragusa, in 1807 refers to him as alive ("my brother and leader… R. Yitzchak Pardo, may his light shine").
[5], 237 leaves. 28.5 cm. Fair condition. Tears and wear. Restorations with paper on the title page and page [2]. Half-leather binding; worn.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Birkei Yosef, Part 1 on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, by the Chida. Livorno, 1774. First edition.
Dozens of ancient glosses in charming Sephardi handwriting (18th century). The writer signed some of the glosses with his initials: "CYAH". The Chida is mentioned is several places with an appellation used for the living. At the end of one gloss (regarding cutting hair on Erev Shavu'ot), he writes: "…And so I have seen the conduct of my teachers and they attest that this was also the tradition of the Rama"z and this has been my practice and you should not deviate from this".
The leaves of the book are stamped with the stamps of "Beit HaMidrash Menachem Zion in the Churva of R. Y. HeChassid". On the title page and on leaf 40 are handwritten inscriptions of R. Zundel of Salant that the book belongs "To the Midrash Menachem Zion".
220 leaves. 29.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Tears to title page and to the following leaf, affecting the frame of the title page and the text. Several loose and detached leaves. Damaged binding, partially lacking.
Dozens of ancient glosses in charming Sephardi handwriting (18th century). The writer signed some of the glosses with his initials: "CYAH". The Chida is mentioned is several places with an appellation used for the living. At the end of one gloss (regarding cutting hair on Erev Shavu'ot), he writes: "…And so I have seen the conduct of my teachers and they attest that this was also the tradition of the Rama"z and this has been my practice and you should not deviate from this".
The leaves of the book are stamped with the stamps of "Beit HaMidrash Menachem Zion in the Churva of R. Y. HeChassid". On the title page and on leaf 40 are handwritten inscriptions of R. Zundel of Salant that the book belongs "To the Midrash Menachem Zion".
220 leaves. 29.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Tears to title page and to the following leaf, affecting the frame of the title page and the text. Several loose and detached leaves. Damaged binding, partially lacking.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Collection of pages from books printed in Salonika and Constantinople, with glosses in Sephardic handwriting (typical of Greece and the Balkans, ca. 18th-early 19th centuries). Some of the glosses are written by R. Avraham Alkalai, author of "Zechor LeAvraham", while others have not been identified.
R. Avraham Alkalai (1749-1811) was born in Salonika, where he became the disciple of R. Yosef Ibn Yaish. In 1780 he became dayan in Dubnitsa, Bulgaria, where he later succeeded the previous rabbi, R. Avraham Said, as rabbi of the community. He was known for his diligence and vast Torah knowledge. In 1810 he moved to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed. His works include: Responsa Chessed LeAvraham and Zechor LeAvraham, which has become a basic text for the study of Jewish law and is widely quoted in rabbinic responsa.
* Leaf 77 from Sefer Kol Shemuel by R. Shmuel Konforti. Salonika, 1787. Three handwritten glosses; two by R. Avraham Alkalai, which begin with the abbreviation A.A. ("Amar Avraham"; Avraham said).
* Two leaves (57-58) from the book Beit Haroeh by R. Shmuel Florentin. [Salonika, 1758]. Page 58b contains a long gloss in handwriting identical to that of R. Avraham Alkalai.
* Two leaves (90-91) from Sefer Zechor LeAvraham, Orach Chaim Hilchot Pesach, by R. Avrham Alkalai. [Salonika, 1818]. Page 91a contains a long handwritten gloss.
* Two final leaves (35-36) from Ar'ah DeRabanan by R. Yaakov Yisrael Algazi. [Constantinople, 1845]. Page 36a contains two glosses. Page 36b contains a long handwritten responsum (26 lines), signed "Yaakov----S.T.".
* Seven leaves (40-46) from Chayei Olam by R. Refael Moshe Bula. [Constantinople, 1752]. Many long handwritten glosses (trimmed).
* Leaf 21 from Petach Beit David, Even HaEzer, by R. Yosef David Shabetai. [Salonika, 1746]. Handwritten gloss.
6 items, 15 pages. Size and condition vary.
R. Avraham Alkalai (1749-1811) was born in Salonika, where he became the disciple of R. Yosef Ibn Yaish. In 1780 he became dayan in Dubnitsa, Bulgaria, where he later succeeded the previous rabbi, R. Avraham Said, as rabbi of the community. He was known for his diligence and vast Torah knowledge. In 1810 he moved to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed. His works include: Responsa Chessed LeAvraham and Zechor LeAvraham, which has become a basic text for the study of Jewish law and is widely quoted in rabbinic responsa.
* Leaf 77 from Sefer Kol Shemuel by R. Shmuel Konforti. Salonika, 1787. Three handwritten glosses; two by R. Avraham Alkalai, which begin with the abbreviation A.A. ("Amar Avraham"; Avraham said).
* Two leaves (57-58) from the book Beit Haroeh by R. Shmuel Florentin. [Salonika, 1758]. Page 58b contains a long gloss in handwriting identical to that of R. Avraham Alkalai.
* Two leaves (90-91) from Sefer Zechor LeAvraham, Orach Chaim Hilchot Pesach, by R. Avrham Alkalai. [Salonika, 1818]. Page 91a contains a long handwritten gloss.
* Two final leaves (35-36) from Ar'ah DeRabanan by R. Yaakov Yisrael Algazi. [Constantinople, 1845]. Page 36a contains two glosses. Page 36b contains a long handwritten responsum (26 lines), signed "Yaakov----S.T.".
* Seven leaves (40-46) from Chayei Olam by R. Refael Moshe Bula. [Constantinople, 1752]. Many long handwritten glosses (trimmed).
* Leaf 21 from Petach Beit David, Even HaEzer, by R. Yosef David Shabetai. [Salonika, 1746]. Handwritten gloss.
6 items, 15 pages. Size and condition vary.
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Handwritten Glosses
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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
Manuscript, listing of over 100 manuscripts from the collection of Meir Goldschmidt of Frankfurt-am-Main, including items from the library of R. Nathan Adler. [Frankfurt-am-Main, 1851].
Square script and "Rashi" script. Detailed listing of 106 items, including details of their contents, authors and various bibliographical details. Several of the manuscripts detailed are originally from the library of the Kabbalist R. Nathan Adler, teacher of the Chatam Sofer.
The catalog was written by Shmuel Bamberger at the behest of Meir Goldschmidt, owner of the collection. The collection was acquired by the Heichal Shlomo Museum in Jerusalem, and was later transferred to the National Library of Israel.
[34] leaves. 16.3 cm. Good condition. Stains. Original red leather binding with embossing: "תרי"א" i[1851]. Damaged binding. Many blank pages at the end of the volume.
See: B. Richler, Guide to Hebrew Manuscript Collection, Jerusalem 2014, p. 84.
Square script and "Rashi" script. Detailed listing of 106 items, including details of their contents, authors and various bibliographical details. Several of the manuscripts detailed are originally from the library of the Kabbalist R. Nathan Adler, teacher of the Chatam Sofer.
The catalog was written by Shmuel Bamberger at the behest of Meir Goldschmidt, owner of the collection. The collection was acquired by the Heichal Shlomo Museum in Jerusalem, and was later transferred to the National Library of Israel.
[34] leaves. 16.3 cm. Good condition. Stains. Original red leather binding with embossing: "תרי"א" i[1851]. Damaged binding. Many blank pages at the end of the volume.
See: B. Richler, Guide to Hebrew Manuscript Collection, Jerusalem 2014, p. 84.
Category
Bibliography - Handwritten and Printed Catalogs
Catalogue
![Manuscript on vellum, list of books from a private collection. [Central Europe, ca. 18th century].
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $500
Unsold
Manuscript on vellum, list of books from a private collection. [Central Europe, ca. 18th century].
Pocket size handsome volume. Thin, high quality vellum pages. Original elaborate vellum binding, with embossed floral decoration. Handsome scribal handwriting in square Ashkenazic script and "Rashi" script.
The listing is alphabetically organized, and includes over one hundred fifty titles, evidently the private collection of a wealthy Jew. The author only lists the place of publication and not the date. Most of the books listed are from the second half of the 17th century and the second half of the 18th century.
Inscription on the initial blank page: "The young Laz Piznen[?]"
[22] leaves. 15 cm. Good condition. Stains. Original vellum binding.
Pocket size handsome volume. Thin, high quality vellum pages. Original elaborate vellum binding, with embossed floral decoration. Handsome scribal handwriting in square Ashkenazic script and "Rashi" script.
The listing is alphabetically organized, and includes over one hundred fifty titles, evidently the private collection of a wealthy Jew. The author only lists the place of publication and not the date. Most of the books listed are from the second half of the 17th century and the second half of the 18th century.
Inscription on the initial blank page: "The young Laz Piznen[?]"
[22] leaves. 15 cm. Good condition. Stains. Original vellum binding.
Category
Bibliography - Handwritten and Printed Catalogs
Catalogue
![Manuscript, catalog of books purchased for the library of R. Shemarya Mordechai son of Ya'akov Abulafia. [Italy, 1910s]. Ital](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale57-public/359.jpg "Manuscript, Catalog of Books of Rabbi Shemarya Mordechai Abulafia - It")
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, catalog of books purchased for the library of R. Shemarya Mordechai son of Ya'akov Abulafia. [Italy, 1910s]. Italian.
Methodical list of 1560 books, written during 1913-1918.
The catalog is divided into columns: Purchase number, place of purchase, name of author, name of book, place of printing, name of printer or publisher, date, number of volumes, size, type of binding, price.
39 leaves (including leaves with inscriptions and more documents). 30 cm. Good condition. Few stains. Detached leaves.
Methodical list of 1560 books, written during 1913-1918.
The catalog is divided into columns: Purchase number, place of purchase, name of author, name of book, place of printing, name of printer or publisher, date, number of volumes, size, type of binding, price.
39 leaves (including leaves with inscriptions and more documents). 30 cm. Good condition. Few stains. Detached leaves.
Category
Bibliography - Handwritten and Printed Catalogs
Catalogue