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
Opening: $300
Sold for: $450
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Bibliotheca Sacra In Binos Syllabos Distincta, detailed bibliography and index of all the printed editions of the Bible according to alphabetical order, by Jacques Lelong. Paris: F. Montalant, 1723. Latin, and a some Greek and Hebrew.
Two-volume composition, with specifics of Bible editions (and books included in the Bible) printed in various languages until the beginning of the 18th century. The work refers to manuscripts which were the basis of some of the editions. At the end of each volume are detailed indexes.
Two volumes. Vol. 1: XXV, [1], 587 pages. Vol. 2: [3], 590-1222 pages. Approximately 39 cm. Good condition. Light-colored high-quality paper. Stains. Contemporary handsome vellum bindings, with a gilt inscription on the spines. Minor damages to bindings.
Two-volume composition, with specifics of Bible editions (and books included in the Bible) printed in various languages until the beginning of the 18th century. The work refers to manuscripts which were the basis of some of the editions. At the end of each volume are detailed indexes.
Two volumes. Vol. 1: XXV, [1], 587 pages. Vol. 2: [3], 590-1222 pages. Approximately 39 cm. Good condition. Light-colored high-quality paper. Stains. Contemporary handsome vellum bindings, with a gilt inscription on the spines. Minor damages to bindings.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Volume of catalogues and Hebrew booklists of the booksellers Schwager & Fränkel in Husiatyn. Mukacheve, 1902-1913.
Single volume containing 22 catalogues.
The bookstore "Dovev Sifsei Yeshenim" was established by Lipa Schwager in Husiatyn in 1902. In 1906 he entered into partnership with R. David Fränkel. The store specialized in ancient Hebrew texts, and published detailed catalogues on a variety of subjects. This collection includes catalogues dedicated to manuscripts, Passover Haggadot, Kabbalistic books, prayerbooks and others, from 1902 to 1913. After WWI the partnership was dissolved, and in 1919 Lipa Schwager reopened the store himself.
22 catalogues bound in a single volume. Catalogues no: 1-3, 5-8, 10-16, 18-19, 22-24, 27-28, 37. 24 cm. Condition varies. Several catalogues without wrappers. Dry, brittle paper. Many tears, especially to the margins.
Single volume containing 22 catalogues.
The bookstore "Dovev Sifsei Yeshenim" was established by Lipa Schwager in Husiatyn in 1902. In 1906 he entered into partnership with R. David Fränkel. The store specialized in ancient Hebrew texts, and published detailed catalogues on a variety of subjects. This collection includes catalogues dedicated to manuscripts, Passover Haggadot, Kabbalistic books, prayerbooks and others, from 1902 to 1913. After WWI the partnership was dissolved, and in 1919 Lipa Schwager reopened the store himself.
22 catalogues bound in a single volume. Catalogues no: 1-3, 5-8, 10-16, 18-19, 22-24, 27-28, 37. 24 cm. Condition varies. Several catalogues without wrappers. Dry, brittle paper. Many tears, especially to the margins.
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Bibliography - Handwritten and Printed Catalogs
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Six catalogues and booklists from various publishers, 19th and 20th centuries:
1. Listing of the books from the bookbinding facility of "Etz Chaim", the Sefaradi Beit Medrash. Amsterdam, [1858].
2. Listing of books of wisdom and prayer. Livorno; Shlomo Bilforti and Co., 1926. Book-listing, with facsimiles of several of the books as well as pictures of the printing presses, "which are worked by one hundred men, and print one thousand books daily."
3. Listing of books found in the printing house of Shlomo Bilforti and Co. Livorno, [1923?].
4. Listing of books of wisdom and prayer printed by Shlomo Bilforti and Co. Livorno, 1934.
5. Section from a catalogue of Shlomo Proops printing. [Amsterdam], 1774. "[Listing of books] by the young Shlomo Proops Katz…?, 1774… so that everyone can see the books… before the sale…" [2] leaves, cut on the margins with significant textual damage.
6. Book listing of Shlomo Bilforti and Co. [Livorno, 1920s-1930s]. Front wrapper is missing.
Six items. Size and condition vary.
1. Listing of the books from the bookbinding facility of "Etz Chaim", the Sefaradi Beit Medrash. Amsterdam, [1858].
2. Listing of books of wisdom and prayer. Livorno; Shlomo Bilforti and Co., 1926. Book-listing, with facsimiles of several of the books as well as pictures of the printing presses, "which are worked by one hundred men, and print one thousand books daily."
3. Listing of books found in the printing house of Shlomo Bilforti and Co. Livorno, [1923?].
4. Listing of books of wisdom and prayer printed by Shlomo Bilforti and Co. Livorno, 1934.
5. Section from a catalogue of Shlomo Proops printing. [Amsterdam], 1774. "[Listing of books] by the young Shlomo Proops Katz…?, 1774… so that everyone can see the books… before the sale…" [2] leaves, cut on the margins with significant textual damage.
6. Book listing of Shlomo Bilforti and Co. [Livorno, 1920s-1930s]. Front wrapper is missing.
Six items. Size and condition vary.
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![Babylonian Talmud facsimile, Munich manuscript. Leiden, [1912].
577 facsimile plates of the manuscript which was written on](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale57-public/364.jpg "Facsimile of Munich Manuscript of Babylonian Talmud - Leiden, 1912")
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Babylonian Talmud facsimile, Munich manuscript. Leiden, [1912].
577 facsimile plates of the manuscript which was written on vellum in 1342. This manuscript, preserved in Munich, is the only one in existence which contains the entire Babylonian Talmud from beginning to end.
This manuscript served as the basis for the book Dikdukei Sofrim by R. Refael Natan Rabinowitz. The first rabbis who viewed and used this manuscript were the author of Korban Netanel, the Vilna Gaon [who traveled in exile especially to see this manuscript] and the Chida.
Two volumes: [2], 1-293; [2], 294-577 leaves, facsimile plates printed on both sides. 48X37 cm. Magnificent copy. Good condition. Few stains. Gilt edges. Cloth binding, slightly stained and damaged.
Without the volume of introduction.
577 facsimile plates of the manuscript which was written on vellum in 1342. This manuscript, preserved in Munich, is the only one in existence which contains the entire Babylonian Talmud from beginning to end.
This manuscript served as the basis for the book Dikdukei Sofrim by R. Refael Natan Rabinowitz. The first rabbis who viewed and used this manuscript were the author of Korban Netanel, the Vilna Gaon [who traveled in exile especially to see this manuscript] and the Chida.
Two volumes: [2], 1-293; [2], 294-577 leaves, facsimile plates printed on both sides. 48X37 cm. Magnificent copy. Good condition. Few stains. Gilt edges. Cloth binding, slightly stained and damaged.
Without the volume of introduction.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $500
Unsold
Facsimile and a photograph album:
* Aleppo Codex (Keter Aram Tzova) - most important manuscript of the Tanach. Elegant numbered facsimile edition. Published by the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1976. Copy No. 168 of the first 500 copies.
This copy was presented by the Hebrew University to Mr. Aryeh L. Dulzin, head of the Jewish Agency, in July 1984. On the first leaf is a calligraphic dedication signed by Mr. Don Patinkin, president of the university.
[3] leaves, 588 pages, [3] leaves. 44X32.5 cm. Very good condition. Elegant green binding with red leather spine and corners. Enclosed: 4 leaf booklet of introduction by Moshe Goshen-Gottstein in Hebrew and English.
* An elaborate photograph album - souvenir from a "dinner honoring Mr. Dulzin and his unique contribution to Jewish education". The photographs document the presentation of the facsimile to Dulzin by the president of the Hebrew University.
[17] leaves, 30X30 cm. 15 photographs. Good condition. Elegant fabric binding.
* Aleppo Codex (Keter Aram Tzova) - most important manuscript of the Tanach. Elegant numbered facsimile edition. Published by the Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1976. Copy No. 168 of the first 500 copies.
This copy was presented by the Hebrew University to Mr. Aryeh L. Dulzin, head of the Jewish Agency, in July 1984. On the first leaf is a calligraphic dedication signed by Mr. Don Patinkin, president of the university.
[3] leaves, 588 pages, [3] leaves. 44X32.5 cm. Very good condition. Elegant green binding with red leather spine and corners. Enclosed: 4 leaf booklet of introduction by Moshe Goshen-Gottstein in Hebrew and English.
* An elaborate photograph album - souvenir from a "dinner honoring Mr. Dulzin and his unique contribution to Jewish education". The photographs document the presentation of the facsimile to Dulzin by the president of the Hebrew University.
[17] leaves, 30X30 cm. 15 photographs. Good condition. Elegant fabric binding.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Kaniel Megillah Esther Rolle. Vollständige Faksimile-Ausgabe im Originalformat aus den Besistz von Michael Kaniel, kommentar Michael Kaniel; Bezalel Narkiss. Graz (Austria), 1984.
Facsimile of an illuminated European Esther scroll ("Hamelech" scroll) from ca. 1740-1750, with rich illustrations. Printing of good quality, cloth-backed, rolled on a fine wooden handle and contained in an original cardboard tube. Numbered copy (#135) from an edition of 500 copies.
Includes a volume of commentaries (in English) with essays by Michael Kaniel and Bezalel Narkiss.
Height of scroll: 28 cm, case: 36.5 cm. Volume of commentaries: 28 cm. Very good condition.
Facsimile of an illuminated European Esther scroll ("Hamelech" scroll) from ca. 1740-1750, with rich illustrations. Printing of good quality, cloth-backed, rolled on a fine wooden handle and contained in an original cardboard tube. Numbered copy (#135) from an edition of 500 copies.
Includes a volume of commentaries (in English) with essays by Michael Kaniel and Bezalel Narkiss.
Height of scroll: 28 cm, case: 36.5 cm. Volume of commentaries: 28 cm. Very good condition.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $800
Sold for: $2,500
Including buyer's premium
Illuminated Esther scroll from the beginning of the 18th century. Elaborate facsimile on parchment published by Facsimile Editions. London, 2007. Copy 36/295.
Elaborate facsimile on parchment of an illuminated Esther scroll from the German region, beginning of the 18th century. Surrounding the tiny text are delicate colorful adornments and illustrations of various scenes from the story of the Book of Esther. The facsimile is enclosed in a silver case crafted after the style of Viennese craftsmanship of the 19th century. The original scroll is in the Gross collection in Israel.
The facsimile is housed in a special casing. Enclosed is an English brochure and introduction, and a matching fabric case.
Facsimile: 10.5 cm. Silver case: 26 cm. Outer casing: 32.5 cm. Good condition.
Elaborate facsimile on parchment of an illuminated Esther scroll from the German region, beginning of the 18th century. Surrounding the tiny text are delicate colorful adornments and illustrations of various scenes from the story of the Book of Esther. The facsimile is enclosed in a silver case crafted after the style of Viennese craftsmanship of the 19th century. The original scroll is in the Gross collection in Israel.
The facsimile is housed in a special casing. Enclosed is an English brochure and introduction, and a matching fabric case.
Facsimile: 10.5 cm. Silver case: 26 cm. Outer casing: 32.5 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $6,875
Including buyer's premium
The Papercut Megillah, cutout parchment Esther scroll, handmade, in a limited amount of copies. Published by Or Editions, Baltimore (USA), [21st century], Copy No. 18/180.
Esther scroll, handsome scribal writing on high-quality parchment sheets. The margins are decorated with exquisite cutout designs. Whereas usually, Esther scrolls are adorned with vegetal decorations, this scroll has complex detailed decorations depicting figures and dozens of scenes from the Book of Esther: the figure of Queen Esther, Ahasuerus' banquet, Esther's and Ahasuerus' wedding, etc. The upper margins of the scroll are adorned with animal figures. The cutout designs were done according to an Esther Scroll originating in Holland, apparently from the 17th century. The scroll has an ivory-like handle. The back of the scroll is covered with red silk fabric. Placed in an elaborate case.
Parchment height: 24 cm. Good condition. The bottom part of the handle is broken.
Esther scroll, handsome scribal writing on high-quality parchment sheets. The margins are decorated with exquisite cutout designs. Whereas usually, Esther scrolls are adorned with vegetal decorations, this scroll has complex detailed decorations depicting figures and dozens of scenes from the Book of Esther: the figure of Queen Esther, Ahasuerus' banquet, Esther's and Ahasuerus' wedding, etc. The upper margins of the scroll are adorned with animal figures. The cutout designs were done according to an Esther Scroll originating in Holland, apparently from the 17th century. The scroll has an ivory-like handle. The back of the scroll is covered with red silk fabric. Placed in an elaborate case.
Parchment height: 24 cm. Good condition. The bottom part of the handle is broken.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,000
Including buyer's premium
The Jerusalem Haggadah. Illustrations: Yael Hershberg, calligraphy: Yitzchak (Izzy) Pludwinski. "Aryeh Editions". Verona (Italy), 1997. Copy 99/500.
Passover Haggadah, written by the calligrapher Yitzchak (Izzy) Pludwinski and illustrated by Yael Hershberg. Impressive colorful illustrations, combined with gold, portraying architectural details of Jerusalem neighborhoods and botanical ornaments.
Copy no. 99 of a 500-copy edition, signed by the artist Yael Hershberg (a total of 550 signed and numbered copies were printed).
Including the commentary volume: The Jerusalem Haggadah, Gateway to the Haggadah, with photographs taken by Oded Antman and explanations of the source of each of the illustrations in the haggadah, by Prof. Mark Michael Epstein.
The volume of the haggadah: [35] leaves. Commentary volume: 76 pages, [62] pages. 39 cm. Good condition. The haggadah has a leather binding. Both volumes are housed in a matching case. Minor damages to bindings and to case.
Passover Haggadah, written by the calligrapher Yitzchak (Izzy) Pludwinski and illustrated by Yael Hershberg. Impressive colorful illustrations, combined with gold, portraying architectural details of Jerusalem neighborhoods and botanical ornaments.
Copy no. 99 of a 500-copy edition, signed by the artist Yael Hershberg (a total of 550 signed and numbered copies were printed).
Including the commentary volume: The Jerusalem Haggadah, Gateway to the Haggadah, with photographs taken by Oded Antman and explanations of the source of each of the illustrations in the haggadah, by Prof. Mark Michael Epstein.
The volume of the haggadah: [35] leaves. Commentary volume: 76 pages, [62] pages. 39 cm. Good condition. The haggadah has a leather binding. Both volumes are housed in a matching case. Minor damages to bindings and to case.
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![1. Long and narrow parchment amulet, with unusual content, unusual illustrations and style, [1898]. At the end appears the in](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale57-public/370.jpg "Three Parchment Amulets")
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Sold for: $375
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1. Long and narrow parchment amulet, with unusual content, unusual illustrations and style, [1898]. At the end appears the inscription "guard me as an eye pupil; hide me under your wings… Shimon Yitzchak" (Hebrew). 44X5 cm.
2-3. Two long and narrow parchment amulets, for protection of a woman, against evil eye, for good health and success. One is signed at the end "Holy City of Jerusalem, may it be built and established soon in our days, Amen"; it is possible that the other one is from Iran or from Jerusalem. 54X4.5 cm; 47X4.5 cm.
Condition varies. Folding and rolling marks, stains, creases and small tears.
2-3. Two long and narrow parchment amulets, for protection of a woman, against evil eye, for good health and success. One is signed at the end "Holy City of Jerusalem, may it be built and established soon in our days, Amen"; it is possible that the other one is from Iran or from Jerusalem. 54X4.5 cm; 47X4.5 cm.
Condition varies. Folding and rolling marks, stains, creases and small tears.
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Amulets
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![Collection of handwritten amulets on paper and parchment. Size varies. [Oriental countries].
Includes: Amulet for protection](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale57-public/371.jpg "Collection of Handwritten Protective Amulets Written on Paper and Parc")
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $550
Including buyer's premium
Collection of handwritten amulets on paper and parchment. Size varies. [Oriental countries].
Includes: Amulet for protection of the home, written on a brown gevil, "Shiviti" amulets, and others.
Eight amulets on parchment and four on paper. Altogether 12 amulets. Size and condition vary.
Includes: Amulet for protection of the home, written on a brown gevil, "Shiviti" amulets, and others.
Eight amulets on parchment and four on paper. Altogether 12 amulets. Size and condition vary.
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Amulets
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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 handwritten amulets for protection, healing and segula.
The collection includes: * Paper amulets designed to be rolled and carried on the body. * Parchment amulet for guarding * "Know what is above you" - square piece of parchment, with floral decoration, containing various verses in the shape of a house with an eye set above it * Amulet for guarding and "for charm and attraction in the eyes of all beholders", with text in the shape of a Star of David. * Parchment stencil aid for the drawing of a menorah (used in the creation of amulets). * Fragments of amulets and leaves from books of Segulot.
The reverse of one of the papers contains the inscription: "for R. Ben-Zion Chazan and his family" [R. Ben-Zion Chazan (1877-1952) was a student of the Ben Ish Chai and rabbi of the Old City of Jerusalem. He established and headed the Porat Yosef and Shoshanim LeDavid Yeshivot]. It is possible that several of the amulets were written by him.
Included: two printed amulets.
16 handwritten items and 2 printed items. Size and condition vary.
The collection includes: * Paper amulets designed to be rolled and carried on the body. * Parchment amulet for guarding * "Know what is above you" - square piece of parchment, with floral decoration, containing various verses in the shape of a house with an eye set above it * Amulet for guarding and "for charm and attraction in the eyes of all beholders", with text in the shape of a Star of David. * Parchment stencil aid for the drawing of a menorah (used in the creation of amulets). * Fragments of amulets and leaves from books of Segulot.
The reverse of one of the papers contains the inscription: "for R. Ben-Zion Chazan and his family" [R. Ben-Zion Chazan (1877-1952) was a student of the Ben Ish Chai and rabbi of the Old City of Jerusalem. He established and headed the Porat Yosef and Shoshanim LeDavid Yeshivot]. It is possible that several of the amulets were written by him.
Included: two printed amulets.
16 handwritten items and 2 printed items. Size and condition vary.
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