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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $500
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Har HaCarmel – commentary on the Shach's work on the laws on Nidda and Mikva'ot, and on the Vilna Ga'on's Commentary to Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah. By Rabbi Shimon Oppenheim, dayan in community of Pest. Prague, 1812.
[8], [1], 3-31 leaves, 22.5 cm. Very good condition. Dark stain on inner right-hand corner of all pages. Unoriginal cover.
[8], [1], 3-31 leaves, 22.5 cm. Very good condition. Dark stain on inner right-hand corner of all pages. Unoriginal cover.
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The Vilna Gaon
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $100
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The book Michtav Eliyahu on Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs), on Habakkuk's prophecy, and collected novellae on Maimonides and the Talmud. By Rabbi Elyahu of Vilna. Shmuel HaKatan [Klein] print. Prague, 1811.
First edition. Following editions are different from this one.
[4], 24 leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair condition, moth-and-wear damage professionally restored. Rebound.
First edition. Following editions are different from this one.
[4], 24 leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair condition, moth-and-wear damage professionally restored. Rebound.
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The Vilna Gaon
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $150
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Tractate Sofrim with Mikra Sofrim and Itur Sofrim commentaries. Also glosses by the Vilna Ga'on. Compiled by Rabbi Yitzchak Eliyahu Landau, preacher of Vilna. Suwalk, 1862.
[2], 40 leaves, 32 pages. Good condition. Tear causing omission on title-page. Page-corners are creased. Damaged cardboard binding, missing corner.
[2], 40 leaves, 32 pages. Good condition. Tear causing omission on title-page. Page-corners are creased. Damaged cardboard binding, missing corner.
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The Vilna Gaon
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $200
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Tractate Sofrim with Mikra Sofrim and Itur Sofrim commentaries. Also glosses by the Vilna Ga'on. Compiled by Rabbi Yitzchak Eliyahu Landau, preacher of Vilna. Suwalk, 1862.
[2], 40 leaves, 32 pages. Good condition. Tear causing omission on title-page. Page-corners are creased. Damaged cardboard binding, missing corner.
[2], 40 leaves, 32 pages. Good condition. Tear causing omission on title-page. Page-corners are creased. Damaged cardboard binding, missing corner.
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The Vilna Gaon
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $150
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The book Heichalot HaZohar – from Torah-portions Bereshit and Pekudei, with commentary of the Vilna Ga'on. {Königsberg, 1856].
The end contains important additions from manuscripts of the Vilna Ga'on. With approbations of Rabbi Ya'akov Tzvi Mecklenburg, Rabbi Avraham Simcha from Stanislav and Rabbi Yechiel Heller of Suvalk.
9, [1] pages; [1], 2-68, 45-48, 43-48 leaves, 21 cm. Very good condition. Much foxing only on first and last pages.
The end contains important additions from manuscripts of the Vilna Ga'on. With approbations of Rabbi Ya'akov Tzvi Mecklenburg, Rabbi Avraham Simcha from Stanislav and Rabbi Yechiel Heller of Suvalk.
9, [1] pages; [1], 2-68, 45-48, 43-48 leaves, 21 cm. Very good condition. Much foxing only on first and last pages.
Category
The Vilna Gaon
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $100
Sold for: $225
Including buyer's premium
Annotations on Seder Z'ra'im of Jerusalemite Talmud, written by the Vilna Ga'on. Rabbi David Luria (the Radal) organized and edited them and added many of his own glosses. [Königsberg]. {1858).
Pretty owners' signatures by Israel Shlomo HaCohen MiStuchin. Also other signatures.
72 leaves. 17.5 cm. Good condition. Restored tears on last page. New cover.
Rare.
Pretty owners' signatures by Israel Shlomo HaCohen MiStuchin. Also other signatures.
72 leaves. 17.5 cm. Good condition. Restored tears on last page. New cover.
Rare.
Category
The Vilna Gaon
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,188
Including buyer's premium
Huge collection of hundreds of items: letters, lists and documents, and printed items from archives of Rabbi Eliyahu Landa, grandson of the Vilna Ga'on. 1890-1946.
Correspondence on different issues, family and public notes, Torah thoughts, various printed items (map of Israel, Solution to the Vilna Ga'on's riddle, invitation to Rabbi Eliyahu's wedding, various postings), handwritten draft of Iggeret HaGra and more. Genealogical lists of the Vilna Ga'on's offspring, matters concerning the "Midrash Eliyahu" Beit Midrash in Jerusalem; matters concerning print and sale of books and articles from the Gra Synagogue in Tel Aviv, and other synagogue matters.
Rabbi Eliyahu Landa (1873-1946) was a great-grandson of the Vilna Ga'on. Born in Jerusalem to his father Rabbi Elazar of Slonim (1818-1874). His father passed away in 1874 and left him an orphan at the age of 6 months. Studied at the "Etz Hayim" Yeshivah. Established charity institutions in Jerusalem. Printed books and during his lifetime published over 50 books. Published the writings of Hagr"a. Initiated the publishing of the Bible by Jews, as in his times all editions of the Bible were printed by the Mission. As part of his trade in books, religious objects and Etrogim, he arrived in the US, established there "Beit Ha-Midrash Eliyahu" after Hagr"a, but refused to stay there and returned to Eretz Israel.
Altogether hundreds of leaves, notebooks and printed items, in various conditions.
Correspondence on different issues, family and public notes, Torah thoughts, various printed items (map of Israel, Solution to the Vilna Ga'on's riddle, invitation to Rabbi Eliyahu's wedding, various postings), handwritten draft of Iggeret HaGra and more. Genealogical lists of the Vilna Ga'on's offspring, matters concerning the "Midrash Eliyahu" Beit Midrash in Jerusalem; matters concerning print and sale of books and articles from the Gra Synagogue in Tel Aviv, and other synagogue matters.
Rabbi Eliyahu Landa (1873-1946) was a great-grandson of the Vilna Ga'on. Born in Jerusalem to his father Rabbi Elazar of Slonim (1818-1874). His father passed away in 1874 and left him an orphan at the age of 6 months. Studied at the "Etz Hayim" Yeshivah. Established charity institutions in Jerusalem. Printed books and during his lifetime published over 50 books. Published the writings of Hagr"a. Initiated the publishing of the Bible by Jews, as in his times all editions of the Bible were printed by the Mission. As part of his trade in books, religious objects and Etrogim, he arrived in the US, established there "Beit Ha-Midrash Eliyahu" after Hagr"a, but refused to stay there and returned to Eretz Israel.
Altogether hundreds of leaves, notebooks and printed items, in various conditions.
Category
The Vilna Gaon
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $3,500
Sold for: $4,625
Including buyer's premium
A letter from Rabbi Avraham Yishayahu Karelitz author of the "Chazon Ish". The letter contains greetings for the New Year signed by the Chazon Ish as well as his efforts in trying to receive medication for an ill child in Eretz Israel.
Rabbi Avraham Yishayahu Karelitz, the "Cahzon Ish" (1879-1954), was the great leader and scholar of Halachah and Torah thought in our generation. His first work titled "Chazon Ish" was published anonymously in the year 1921 and from then he was known by the name of his work. After WWI he lived in Vilna. Rabbi Chaim Ozer, who knew him for his greatness, compelled him to guide world Jewry and directed many rulings to his doorstep once he moved to Eretz Israel in 1933. He emphasized the requirement fulfilling the "Mitzvot that are related to the land of Israel" and was the pillar behind the Torah and Chassidic movement of our generation. He wrote and published many of his works under the title of "Chazon Ish" which cover almost all matters of the Talmud.
See items 216-218.
In his exceptionally busy schedule, of studying torah and giving guidance to world Jewry and communities, he still made the time and effort to help individuals in their spiritual and material needs. He had immense knowledge in medicine and his council and efforts were done with great devotion as we can see in this letter.
20.5x8 cm. Fair condition. Dry paper. Folding marks. A tear on the
Rabbi Avraham Yishayahu Karelitz, the "Cahzon Ish" (1879-1954), was the great leader and scholar of Halachah and Torah thought in our generation. His first work titled "Chazon Ish" was published anonymously in the year 1921 and from then he was known by the name of his work. After WWI he lived in Vilna. Rabbi Chaim Ozer, who knew him for his greatness, compelled him to guide world Jewry and directed many rulings to his doorstep once he moved to Eretz Israel in 1933. He emphasized the requirement fulfilling the "Mitzvot that are related to the land of Israel" and was the pillar behind the Torah and Chassidic movement of our generation. He wrote and published many of his works under the title of "Chazon Ish" which cover almost all matters of the Talmud.
See items 216-218.
In his exceptionally busy schedule, of studying torah and giving guidance to world Jewry and communities, he still made the time and effort to help individuals in their spiritual and material needs. He had immense knowledge in medicine and his council and efforts were done with great devotion as we can see in this letter.
20.5x8 cm. Fair condition. Dry paper. Folding marks. A tear on the
Category
HaChazon Ish
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $950
Unsold
2Note with names of people for whom to pray, given to the Chazon Ish. Back of note contains several lines in his own handwriting, including more names of people for whom to pray.
The book Toldot HaChazon Ish relates that he used to keep in his attic all of the many notes and letters which would accumulate on his table. A frequenter of his home, who requested permission to dispose of the papers, was answered , "the Jew who wrote this put much effort into writing – after all, he is writing of his troubles – how can such a thing be thrown out?" (Maaseh Ish A page 198).
Single page, 16 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and folding marks
The book Toldot HaChazon Ish relates that he used to keep in his attic all of the many notes and letters which would accumulate on his table. A frequenter of his home, who requested permission to dispose of the papers, was answered , "the Jew who wrote this put much effort into writing – after all, he is writing of his troubles – how can such a thing be thrown out?" (Maaseh Ish A page 198).
Single page, 16 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and folding marks
Category
HaChazon Ish
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $11,250
Including buyer's premium
A letter from Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski to Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz author of the "Chazon Ish". Vilna, Chanukah Time (December) 1939.
A letter to "My close friend and true comrade… Chazon Ish, Shlita". The content is both important and historical concerning the events of that period, beginning of WWII, Yeshivot fleeing to Vilna [an attempt to rescue the Yeshivot which was upon the initiative of Rabbi Chaim Ozer] and the plans of Rashei Yeshivot to move their Institutions to Eretz Israel:
"After all the changes going on we left unharmed…Torah is now in this secluded place, both the big and small Yeshivot have come here…the heads of Yeshivat Mir and other Yeshivot are considering moving to the Holy Land…".
The entire letter is about 12 lines, with an address and a signature all in the handwriting of Rabbi Chaim Ozer.
It is a postcard with a picture of the city with a postal stamping dated 11.12.39.
Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski was of the few who knew first hand the greatness of the modest "Chazon Ish', who resided in Vilna. When the Chazon Ish moved to Eretz Israel in 1932, Rabbi Chaim Ozer publicized his greatness and people from all over Eretz Israel started coming to the Chazon Ish for rulings in all matters. Rabbi Chaim Ozer as well consulted with the Chazon Ish in all matters of the public (Halacha, Yeshivot, Agudath Israel and more), through means of correspondence or people coming to visit the Chazon Ish.
The postcard size 15x10.5 cm. Very good condition. Folding marks in the middle of the card.
A letter to "My close friend and true comrade… Chazon Ish, Shlita". The content is both important and historical concerning the events of that period, beginning of WWII, Yeshivot fleeing to Vilna [an attempt to rescue the Yeshivot which was upon the initiative of Rabbi Chaim Ozer] and the plans of Rashei Yeshivot to move their Institutions to Eretz Israel:
"After all the changes going on we left unharmed…Torah is now in this secluded place, both the big and small Yeshivot have come here…the heads of Yeshivat Mir and other Yeshivot are considering moving to the Holy Land…".
The entire letter is about 12 lines, with an address and a signature all in the handwriting of Rabbi Chaim Ozer.
It is a postcard with a picture of the city with a postal stamping dated 11.12.39.
Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski was of the few who knew first hand the greatness of the modest "Chazon Ish', who resided in Vilna. When the Chazon Ish moved to Eretz Israel in 1932, Rabbi Chaim Ozer publicized his greatness and people from all over Eretz Israel started coming to the Chazon Ish for rulings in all matters. Rabbi Chaim Ozer as well consulted with the Chazon Ish in all matters of the public (Halacha, Yeshivot, Agudath Israel and more), through means of correspondence or people coming to visit the Chazon Ish.
The postcard size 15x10.5 cm. Very good condition. Folding marks in the middle of the card.
Category
HaChazon Ish
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![A Letter from Rabbi Meir Karelitz Av Beit Din of Lachowitz [circa 1936].
The letter was written to his brother-in-law. The le](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale6-public/215.jpg "A Letter from Rabbi Meir Karelitz Av Beit Din of Lachowitz")
Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $300
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A Letter from Rabbi Meir Karelitz Av Beit Din of Lachowitz [circa 1936].
The letter was written to his brother-in-law. The letter's content is regarding a relative from the U.S. who was making a family tree of the Karelitz family and the initial financial preparations of Rabbi Meir and his brother Rabbi Itzeleh of Kosovo of moving to Eretz Israel.
The letter shows the desire of the Karelitz family to move to Eretz Israel but technical difficulties hindered its action. [Rabbi Meir succeeded in moving to Eretz Israel in 1937. Rabbi Itzeleh stayed in Kosovo and was murdered along with his family and the community of Kosovo].
Rabbi Meir Karelitz (1877-1955, Otzar 12971) was the older brother of the Chazon Ish, son-in-law of the Cheshek Shlomo and of the heads of the Rabbinical Council of Vilna. He was a trusted companion Rabbi Chaim Ozer. In 1933 he was appointed to be the Av Beit Din of Lachowitz. His sons and sons-in-law established Yeshivat Beit Meir in Bnei Braq in his name.
22x14 cm. Stationary. Excellent condition.
The letter was written to his brother-in-law. The letter's content is regarding a relative from the U.S. who was making a family tree of the Karelitz family and the initial financial preparations of Rabbi Meir and his brother Rabbi Itzeleh of Kosovo of moving to Eretz Israel.
The letter shows the desire of the Karelitz family to move to Eretz Israel but technical difficulties hindered its action. [Rabbi Meir succeeded in moving to Eretz Israel in 1937. Rabbi Itzeleh stayed in Kosovo and was murdered along with his family and the community of Kosovo].
Rabbi Meir Karelitz (1877-1955, Otzar 12971) was the older brother of the Chazon Ish, son-in-law of the Cheshek Shlomo and of the heads of the Rabbinical Council of Vilna. He was a trusted companion Rabbi Chaim Ozer. In 1933 he was appointed to be the Av Beit Din of Lachowitz. His sons and sons-in-law established Yeshivat Beit Meir in Bnei Braq in his name.
22x14 cm. Stationary. Excellent condition.
Category
HaChazon Ish
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $330
Sold for: $425
Including buyer's premium
1. Sefer Chazon Ish, the volume containing Orach Chaim, Kodshim, Yoreh De'ah, Hilchot Nida, Vilna 1911. This is the first work of Rabbi Avraham Yishayahu Karelitz and was printed without his name and thus he was known as the Chazon Ish. (2 title pages. There is an additional page added to the back of the book with price of the book and statement that all profits will go to the Yeshiva of Kosów).
2. Orach Chaim, Kuntress HaMuktze, Vilna 1923. (not bound).
3. Orach Chaim Hilchot Eruvin, 1929. (2 title pages).
4. Orach Chaim Hilchot Eruvin, Jerusalem 1955. 2nd printing with additions.
5. Even Ha'Ezer Hilchot Gittin V'Kedushin, Inynei Avadim. Vilna 1932.
6. Even Ha'Ezer Hilchot Gittin V'Kedushin, Inynei Avadim. Jerusalem 1954. 2nd printing with additions.
7. Ohalot, Vilna 1936.
8. Teharot, Zavim, Tevul Yom, Yadayim, Uktzin. Jerusalem 1940.
9. Hilchot Shabbat, Jerusalem 1948.
10. Choshen Mishpat, He'arot MiSefer Shvu'ot, Chulin. Jerusalem 1942.
11. Choshen Mishpat part II, Bava Kama, Jerusalem 1950.
12. Shvi'it, Jerusalem – Shmitah year 1952.
13. Mikva'ot, Machshirin, Jerusalem 1954. 2nd printing with additions
33 cm average size (large). Fair to very good condition. In some volumes the binding is partially detached and some have moth holes, most are in good condition.
2. Orach Chaim, Kuntress HaMuktze, Vilna 1923. (not bound).
3. Orach Chaim Hilchot Eruvin, 1929. (2 title pages).
4. Orach Chaim Hilchot Eruvin, Jerusalem 1955. 2nd printing with additions.
5. Even Ha'Ezer Hilchot Gittin V'Kedushin, Inynei Avadim. Vilna 1932.
6. Even Ha'Ezer Hilchot Gittin V'Kedushin, Inynei Avadim. Jerusalem 1954. 2nd printing with additions.
7. Ohalot, Vilna 1936.
8. Teharot, Zavim, Tevul Yom, Yadayim, Uktzin. Jerusalem 1940.
9. Hilchot Shabbat, Jerusalem 1948.
10. Choshen Mishpat, He'arot MiSefer Shvu'ot, Chulin. Jerusalem 1942.
11. Choshen Mishpat part II, Bava Kama, Jerusalem 1950.
12. Shvi'it, Jerusalem – Shmitah year 1952.
13. Mikva'ot, Machshirin, Jerusalem 1954. 2nd printing with additions
33 cm average size (large). Fair to very good condition. In some volumes the binding is partially detached and some have moth holes, most are in good condition.
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HaChazon Ish
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