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![Neviim Achronim, with commentary by R. Yitzchak Abarbanel. [Pesaro]: [Gershom] Soncino, 1520. Lengthy marginal notes in Sepha](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale62-public/191_1.jpg "Neviim Achronim with the Abarbanel Commentary – Pesaro, 1520 – Printed")
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $2,500
Including buyer's premium
Neviim Achronim, with commentary by R. Yitzchak Abarbanel. [Pesaro]: [Gershom] Soncino, 1520.
Lengthy marginal notes in Sephardic script appear, from two writers. Some notes are trimmed.
[392] leaves. Originally: [398] leaves. Lacking 6 leaves: title page, leaves [4], [12], [396], [397] and the last leaf, originally a blank leaf. Half of the first leaf is lacking (replaced with photocopy). 32 cm. Condition varies. Stains. Many leaves are damaged and incomplete, mainly at the margins, with damage to the text, and were professionally restored. Missing text replaced in places with photocopy. Worming in places, some repaired. New leather binding.
This edition was printed some twelve years after the passing of the author, R. Yitzchak Abarbanel. At the end of his commentary to Yeshaya, the author writes: "And I began this commentary in the island of Corfu on Rosh Chodesh Av 1495, and since this work was postponed in deference of other works I composed, it was completed in Naples on Rosh Chodesh Elul 1498…".
The famous Jewish printer Gershom Soncino, a foremost Hebrew printer in Italy, wandered with his family and printing equipment throughout various Italian cities. Wherever he settled, he printed Hebrew books. In Pesaro, he printed some of the Talmudic tractates and additional books. The first part of the Abarbanel commentary, on Neviim Rishonim, was also printed in Pesaro, in 1511.
Lengthy marginal notes in Sephardic script appear, from two writers. Some notes are trimmed.
[392] leaves. Originally: [398] leaves. Lacking 6 leaves: title page, leaves [4], [12], [396], [397] and the last leaf, originally a blank leaf. Half of the first leaf is lacking (replaced with photocopy). 32 cm. Condition varies. Stains. Many leaves are damaged and incomplete, mainly at the margins, with damage to the text, and were professionally restored. Missing text replaced in places with photocopy. Worming in places, some repaired. New leather binding.
This edition was printed some twelve years after the passing of the author, R. Yitzchak Abarbanel. At the end of his commentary to Yeshaya, the author writes: "And I began this commentary in the island of Corfu on Rosh Chodesh Av 1495, and since this work was postponed in deference of other works I composed, it was completed in Naples on Rosh Chodesh Elul 1498…".
The famous Jewish printer Gershom Soncino, a foremost Hebrew printer in Italy, wandered with his family and printing equipment throughout various Italian cities. Wherever he settled, he printed Hebrew books. In Pesaro, he printed some of the Talmudic tractates and additional books. The first part of the Abarbanel commentary, on Neviim Rishonim, was also printed in Pesaro, in 1511.
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Books with Handwritten Notes, Signatures
and Dedications - Oriental Rabbis
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Birchat Hazevach, novellae and elucidations on tractates from Seder Kodashim, by R. Aharon Shmuel Koidenover. Amsterdam, [1669]. First edition. Title page illustrated with Biblical scenes.
"Sefer Birchat Hazevach, a wondrous work with Torah-true explanations on the Talmud and Tosafot of Seder Kodashim…" Signature on the title page: "The earth and its contents belongs to G-d. I bought this volume, David Chaim Korinaldi". The volume contains approximately ten long, learned glosses in his handwriting, in Italian script. Several of them disagree sharply with the author: "One who carefully studies the words of the Tosafot…will see that the author did not understand their true intent" (Tractate Keritot, 176a); "The author overlooked…" (Tractate Temurah, 14b); "It seems from the words of the author that he overlooked a clearly stated piece of Talmud…" (Tractate Me’ila, 30b). One of the glosses (Tractate Temurah, 3b) refers to a painful episode in the life of R. David which separated him from his library: "…The matter must be further researched…but my books are not currently with me, until G-d sees fit to see my plight…".
Rabbi David Chaim Korinaldi – Radak (1700-1770) was an Italian scholar and great Mishnaic commentator, author of "Beit David" on the six orders of the Mishnah. He was the son-in-law of R. Yitzchak ben R. Asher Pacifico of Venice. He served in the rabbinate of various Italian cities, first in Rovigo and from ca. 1747 in Trieste. He was a renowned Torah authority and grammarian, and was erudite in many subjects. He asserted that he studied Torah despite suffering great affliction. Following the printing of his book Beit David, he was embroiled in a severe controversy with R. David Pardo, who refuted his writings many times in his book Shoshanim L'David. The Livorno rabbis established a truce, and as a result R. David Pardo inserted a special apology at the beginning of the second volume of his book Shoshanim L’David. During the course of the dispute there were those who claimed that R. David Korinaldi was not the true author of Beit David, but his close associate R. Yitzchak Lampronti (he quotes R. David's responsa in his book Pachad Yitzchak) wrote a letter of conciliation: "Do not pay attention to all the things said by your adversaries, for this is the method of faultfinders who criticize the author when they cannot find fault with the composition, and this is the case with your excellent book Beit David…I swear that I never imagined that it was written by anyone else".
Sefer Birchat Hazevach is a basic text for the study of Tractate Kodashim. The Chida in "Shem Hagedolim" describes it as "an extremely important text, in which the author clearly and concisely explains the subjects with his extraordinary novellae and glosses."
[2], 64, 64-131, 133-180; 35, [1] leaves. 17.5 cm. Poor condition. Extreme worming damage to the text, with many tears and holes. Stains. Several pages are darkened and stained. Old binding with worn leather spine.
"Sefer Birchat Hazevach, a wondrous work with Torah-true explanations on the Talmud and Tosafot of Seder Kodashim…" Signature on the title page: "The earth and its contents belongs to G-d. I bought this volume, David Chaim Korinaldi". The volume contains approximately ten long, learned glosses in his handwriting, in Italian script. Several of them disagree sharply with the author: "One who carefully studies the words of the Tosafot…will see that the author did not understand their true intent" (Tractate Keritot, 176a); "The author overlooked…" (Tractate Temurah, 14b); "It seems from the words of the author that he overlooked a clearly stated piece of Talmud…" (Tractate Me’ila, 30b). One of the glosses (Tractate Temurah, 3b) refers to a painful episode in the life of R. David which separated him from his library: "…The matter must be further researched…but my books are not currently with me, until G-d sees fit to see my plight…".
Rabbi David Chaim Korinaldi – Radak (1700-1770) was an Italian scholar and great Mishnaic commentator, author of "Beit David" on the six orders of the Mishnah. He was the son-in-law of R. Yitzchak ben R. Asher Pacifico of Venice. He served in the rabbinate of various Italian cities, first in Rovigo and from ca. 1747 in Trieste. He was a renowned Torah authority and grammarian, and was erudite in many subjects. He asserted that he studied Torah despite suffering great affliction. Following the printing of his book Beit David, he was embroiled in a severe controversy with R. David Pardo, who refuted his writings many times in his book Shoshanim L'David. The Livorno rabbis established a truce, and as a result R. David Pardo inserted a special apology at the beginning of the second volume of his book Shoshanim L’David. During the course of the dispute there were those who claimed that R. David Korinaldi was not the true author of Beit David, but his close associate R. Yitzchak Lampronti (he quotes R. David's responsa in his book Pachad Yitzchak) wrote a letter of conciliation: "Do not pay attention to all the things said by your adversaries, for this is the method of faultfinders who criticize the author when they cannot find fault with the composition, and this is the case with your excellent book Beit David…I swear that I never imagined that it was written by anyone else".
Sefer Birchat Hazevach is a basic text for the study of Tractate Kodashim. The Chida in "Shem Hagedolim" describes it as "an extremely important text, in which the author clearly and concisely explains the subjects with his extraordinary novellae and glosses."
[2], 64, 64-131, 133-180; 35, [1] leaves. 17.5 cm. Poor condition. Extreme worming damage to the text, with many tears and holes. Stains. Several pages are darkened and stained. Old binding with worn leather spine.
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Books with Handwritten Notes, Signatures
and Dedications - Oriental Rabbis
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $350
Sold for: $438
Including buyer's premium
Matnat Yad, on the topic of charity, by R. Daniel Terni (Rabbi of Florence, author of Ikrei HaDat). Bound with: Machar Chodesh, by R. Moshe Chaim Rimini (prominent rabbi in Florence). Talmudic novellae, clarification of topics of sanctification of the month, Tekufot and Moladot, and refutations of some of the contents of Mateh Dan (by R. David Nieto of London). Florence, [1794]. Only edition.
A handwritten note (in Rashi-Italian script) appears at the end of chapter 1 of Matnat Yad, which appears to be an addition by the author.
[3], 2-36 leaves, [1 blank leaf]; [2], 2-42, [1] leaf. Approx. 21 cm. High quality, light-colored paper. Very good condition. Stains. Collector's and library stamps. New, fine binding.
A handwritten note (in Rashi-Italian script) appears at the end of chapter 1 of Matnat Yad, which appears to be an addition by the author.
[3], 2-36 leaves, [1 blank leaf]; [2], 2-42, [1] leaf. Approx. 21 cm. High quality, light-colored paper. Very good condition. Stains. Collector's and library stamps. New, fine binding.
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Books with Handwritten Notes, Signatures
and Dedications - Oriental Rabbis
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $400
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
Six books, with signatures and notes by rabbis of Rhodes – R. Yedidya Shmuel Tarika, author of Ben Yedid, R. Shlomo Yedidya Israel and R. Rachamim Yehuda Israel author of Ben Yemin:
1-2. Yachin U'Boaz, responsa by R. Tzemach and R. Shimon Doran. Livorno, [1782].
The title page bears an ownership inscription and calligraphic signature: "the young Yedidya Shlomo Israel".
Bound with: Leket Shmuel, by R. Shmuel Feivish Kahana "exiled scribe from Vienna". Venice, 1694-1695.
Signatures and inscriptions appear on the title page: "Yaakov Nachmias", "I acquired this book from Yaakov Nachmias, so says the young Yedidya Tarika", "This book belongs to the scholar… Shmuel Yedidya Tarika…" – R. Yedidya Shmuel Tarika was the author of Ben Yedid and other books. Two handwritten notes appear in this book.
3-4. Minchat Bikurim, novellae on the Talmud, by R. Meyuchas son of R. Shmuel. Salonika, [1752]. Bound with: Peticha Shut MehaRav Baal Lev Sameach, responsa by R. Avraham Alegre. Salonika, [1793].
The title page of the first book contains a calligraphic signature: "What G-d granted the young Yedidya Shlomo Israel".
5. Responsa Zera Emet, by R. Yishmael HaKohen of Modena. Livorno, [1786].
The title page contains an inscription written by the owner testifying he received it from the author: "Moshe received it as a gift from the rabbi, the author", followed by an additional inscription: "I acquired it from the widow, the young Yedidya Israel". The center of the title page bears the calligraphic signature of R. Yedidya Shlomo Israel.
A lengthy note appears on p. 81a, signed: "R.Y.Ch. Israel" – R. Rachamim Chaim Yehuda Israel author of Ben Yemin.
6. Devarim Achadim, by R. Chaim Yosef David Azulai – the Chida. Livorno, [1788]. A calligraphic signature appears on the title page: "Mine, the young Yedidya Shlomo Israel". The margin of the title page contains the inscription: "Gift from the author of the book [from the Chida]", and another inscription alluding to his name: "Yedid Hashem Yishkon LaVetach". The book contains several handwritten notes.
R. Yedidya Shmuel Tarika (1713-1769) was a prominent scholar of his generation and a rabbi in Rhodes. He authored Ben Yedid, Chelko shel Yedid, Amar Yedid and Kidash Yedid.
R. Yedidya Shlomo Israel of Rhodes (d. 1831), was a leading Torah scholar of his times, son of R. Eliyahu Israel Rabbi of Rhodes and Alexandria (Egypt). He edited and published his father's books in Livorno, where he met the Chida and befriended him (the Chida presented him with one of the books we have here, see enclosed material). He succeeded his father in the rabbinate of Alexandria, were he served until his passing. In Alexandria, he maintained a library of hundreds of books and manuscripts (the bindings of two of the books we have here are known to originate from that library).
R. Rachamim Chaim Yehuda Israel (1815-1892) was a rabbi in Rhodes, author of Ben Yemin (Salonika 1896). (Regarding the history of the Israel family in Rhodes, see: S. Marcus, Toldot HaRabbanim L'Mishpachat Israel M'Rhodus, Jerusalem 1935).
Six books in four volumes. Approx. 28-30 cm. Condition varies. Stains and wear, worming, tears and other damage. Two books with old bindings (from the library of R. Yedidya Shlomo Israel) and two unbound.
1-2. Yachin U'Boaz, responsa by R. Tzemach and R. Shimon Doran. Livorno, [1782].
The title page bears an ownership inscription and calligraphic signature: "the young Yedidya Shlomo Israel".
Bound with: Leket Shmuel, by R. Shmuel Feivish Kahana "exiled scribe from Vienna". Venice, 1694-1695.
Signatures and inscriptions appear on the title page: "Yaakov Nachmias", "I acquired this book from Yaakov Nachmias, so says the young Yedidya Tarika", "This book belongs to the scholar… Shmuel Yedidya Tarika…" – R. Yedidya Shmuel Tarika was the author of Ben Yedid and other books. Two handwritten notes appear in this book.
3-4. Minchat Bikurim, novellae on the Talmud, by R. Meyuchas son of R. Shmuel. Salonika, [1752]. Bound with: Peticha Shut MehaRav Baal Lev Sameach, responsa by R. Avraham Alegre. Salonika, [1793].
The title page of the first book contains a calligraphic signature: "What G-d granted the young Yedidya Shlomo Israel".
5. Responsa Zera Emet, by R. Yishmael HaKohen of Modena. Livorno, [1786].
The title page contains an inscription written by the owner testifying he received it from the author: "Moshe received it as a gift from the rabbi, the author", followed by an additional inscription: "I acquired it from the widow, the young Yedidya Israel". The center of the title page bears the calligraphic signature of R. Yedidya Shlomo Israel.
A lengthy note appears on p. 81a, signed: "R.Y.Ch. Israel" – R. Rachamim Chaim Yehuda Israel author of Ben Yemin.
6. Devarim Achadim, by R. Chaim Yosef David Azulai – the Chida. Livorno, [1788]. A calligraphic signature appears on the title page: "Mine, the young Yedidya Shlomo Israel". The margin of the title page contains the inscription: "Gift from the author of the book [from the Chida]", and another inscription alluding to his name: "Yedid Hashem Yishkon LaVetach". The book contains several handwritten notes.
R. Yedidya Shmuel Tarika (1713-1769) was a prominent scholar of his generation and a rabbi in Rhodes. He authored Ben Yedid, Chelko shel Yedid, Amar Yedid and Kidash Yedid.
R. Yedidya Shlomo Israel of Rhodes (d. 1831), was a leading Torah scholar of his times, son of R. Eliyahu Israel Rabbi of Rhodes and Alexandria (Egypt). He edited and published his father's books in Livorno, where he met the Chida and befriended him (the Chida presented him with one of the books we have here, see enclosed material). He succeeded his father in the rabbinate of Alexandria, were he served until his passing. In Alexandria, he maintained a library of hundreds of books and manuscripts (the bindings of two of the books we have here are known to originate from that library).
R. Rachamim Chaim Yehuda Israel (1815-1892) was a rabbi in Rhodes, author of Ben Yemin (Salonika 1896). (Regarding the history of the Israel family in Rhodes, see: S. Marcus, Toldot HaRabbanim L'Mishpachat Israel M'Rhodus, Jerusalem 1935).
Six books in four volumes. Approx. 28-30 cm. Condition varies. Stains and wear, worming, tears and other damage. Two books with old bindings (from the library of R. Yedidya Shlomo Israel) and two unbound.
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Books with Handwritten Notes, Signatures
and Dedications - Oriental Rabbis
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $600
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Twelve books printed in Salonika in the 18th-19th centuries, some of them with glosses:
1. Chelek Yaakov, novellae on Tur, Rambam and the Talmud, by R. Yaakov Albaali. Salonika, [1827]. One of the leaves contains a gloss signed: "the young Rachamim Franko" (apparently the handwriting of R. Chaim Rachamim Yosef Franko – HaRav HaCharif, 1833-1901, dayan in Rhodes and Livorno. R. Franko immigrated to Jerusalem in 1868 and was appointed dayan in the Beit Din of the Rishon LeTzion – the Yisa Bracha. From 1878, he served as rabbi of Hebron. He authored Shaarei Rachamim, Ot L'Rachamim, VaYitzbor Yosef and more).
2. Korban Elitzur, novellae on Tractate Avoda Zara, by R. Mansour Marzouk. Salonika, [1777].
3-4. Mayim Shaal, responsa in the order of the Shulchan Aruch, by R. Moshe Mordechai Meyuchas. Salonika, [1799]. Open tear to one of the leaves affecting the text. Bound with: Shaar HaMayim, composition on the Laws of Treifot, Tractate Chulin and responsa, by R. Mordechai Yosef Meyuchas. Salonika, [1768]. A trimmed note in Sephardic script appears in the responsa section of Shaar HaMayim, p. 21a.
5-6. Teshuvot Mahardach, by R. David HaKohen of Corfu. Salonika, [1803]. Bound with: Maamar HaMelech, novellae on Rambam's Mishneh Torah, by R. Refael Avraham Matzliach. [Salonika, 1806]. Lacking title page and last leaf. Contains a few glosses.
7. Pi Shnayim, novellae on Arba Turim and various homilies, by R. Refael Sornaga. Salonika, [1806].
8. Chesed LeAvraham, Part I, responsa on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim and Yoreh De'ah, by R. Avraham Alkalai. Salonika, [1813]. A trimmed ownership inscription appears on the title page, and a trimmed gloss on p. 153a, both in Sephardic script.
9-10. Migdal Chananel, homilies, selections and laws, by R. Chananel Chabif. Salonika, [1819]. Bound with: Mareh HaNoga, novellae on Rambam's Mishneh Torah, by R. Refael Ashkenazi. Salonika, [1832]. Mareh HaNoga contains a second part with a separate title page: Dvar Yosef, homilies for special Shabbatot and eulogies, by R. Yosef Danon. Salonika, [1840]. A trimmed gloss in Sephardic script appears on p. 16a of Mareh HaNoga.
11. Nishmat Kol Chai, Part I, responsa on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim and Yoreh De'ah, by R. Chaim Palagi. Salonika, [1832].
12. Yad David, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, by R. David de Boton. Salonika, [1859]. Tears to the last two leaves, slightly affecting the text. A few glosses.
12 books in 9 volumes. Size and condition vary.
1. Chelek Yaakov, novellae on Tur, Rambam and the Talmud, by R. Yaakov Albaali. Salonika, [1827]. One of the leaves contains a gloss signed: "the young Rachamim Franko" (apparently the handwriting of R. Chaim Rachamim Yosef Franko – HaRav HaCharif, 1833-1901, dayan in Rhodes and Livorno. R. Franko immigrated to Jerusalem in 1868 and was appointed dayan in the Beit Din of the Rishon LeTzion – the Yisa Bracha. From 1878, he served as rabbi of Hebron. He authored Shaarei Rachamim, Ot L'Rachamim, VaYitzbor Yosef and more).
2. Korban Elitzur, novellae on Tractate Avoda Zara, by R. Mansour Marzouk. Salonika, [1777].
3-4. Mayim Shaal, responsa in the order of the Shulchan Aruch, by R. Moshe Mordechai Meyuchas. Salonika, [1799]. Open tear to one of the leaves affecting the text. Bound with: Shaar HaMayim, composition on the Laws of Treifot, Tractate Chulin and responsa, by R. Mordechai Yosef Meyuchas. Salonika, [1768]. A trimmed note in Sephardic script appears in the responsa section of Shaar HaMayim, p. 21a.
5-6. Teshuvot Mahardach, by R. David HaKohen of Corfu. Salonika, [1803]. Bound with: Maamar HaMelech, novellae on Rambam's Mishneh Torah, by R. Refael Avraham Matzliach. [Salonika, 1806]. Lacking title page and last leaf. Contains a few glosses.
7. Pi Shnayim, novellae on Arba Turim and various homilies, by R. Refael Sornaga. Salonika, [1806].
8. Chesed LeAvraham, Part I, responsa on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim and Yoreh De'ah, by R. Avraham Alkalai. Salonika, [1813]. A trimmed ownership inscription appears on the title page, and a trimmed gloss on p. 153a, both in Sephardic script.
9-10. Migdal Chananel, homilies, selections and laws, by R. Chananel Chabif. Salonika, [1819]. Bound with: Mareh HaNoga, novellae on Rambam's Mishneh Torah, by R. Refael Ashkenazi. Salonika, [1832]. Mareh HaNoga contains a second part with a separate title page: Dvar Yosef, homilies for special Shabbatot and eulogies, by R. Yosef Danon. Salonika, [1840]. A trimmed gloss in Sephardic script appears on p. 16a of Mareh HaNoga.
11. Nishmat Kol Chai, Part I, responsa on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim and Yoreh De'ah, by R. Chaim Palagi. Salonika, [1832].
12. Yad David, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, by R. David de Boton. Salonika, [1859]. Tears to the last two leaves, slightly affecting the text. A few glosses.
12 books in 9 volumes. Size and condition vary.
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Books with Handwritten Notes, Signatures
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Collection of books printed in Livorno in the 18th-19th centuries, some of them with glosses:
1. Lashon Chachamim, commentaries of the Rosh and the Raavad and additional commentaries on tractates of Seder Kodashim and Nashim. Livorno, [1781].
2. Mateh Yehuda, two parts, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, with Shevet Yehuda, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, by R. Yehuda Ayash. Livorno, [1783].
3. Kodashei David, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, by R. David Chaim Shmuel Hassan. Livorno, [1792]. The second half of the book (with its own title page) on Rambam and the Talmud, is lacking. Ownership inscription and stamp on the title page [of R. Yehuda Aryeh Weider of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației)?].
4. Chikrei Lev, Part I of the Yoreh De'ah section, by R. Refael Yosef Chazan. Livorno, [1794]. A trimmed gloss in Sephardic script appears on p. 43a. Tears to a few leaves, affecting the text.
5. Mishcha DiRevuta, novellae on Shulchan Aruch, by R. Masoud Refael Alfasi. Livorno, [1805]. A trimmed gloss in Sephardic script appears on p. 23b (of the second pagination).
6. Ohalei Yitzchak, novellae on the Tractates of the Talmud, by R. Yitzchak Bonan. Livorno, [1821].
7-8. Pnei HaBayit, novellae on Choshen Mishpat, with Kuntres Beit Av on Rambam's Mishneh Torah, by R. Avraham Antebi. Livorno, [1849]. Bound with: Pri Etz Chaim, novellae on Shulchan Aruch and homilies, by R. Chaim Avigdor. Amsterdam, [1742]. A gloss in Sephardic script beginning with: "Says R.Y.", appears on p. 103a of Pnei HaBayit.
9-10. Zara D'Yosef, novellae on the Talmud, by R. Yosef Burgel. Livorno, [1849]. Bound with: VaYiken Yosef, Talmudic principles and novellae, by R. Yosef Burgel. Livorno, [1852]. Lacking the last two leaves of VaYiken Yosef. Two leaves with the author's poetic preface were added, which are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book and do not appear in the copy of the NLI. The title page of Zara D'Yosef contains a dedication by R. Shlomo Eliezer Fischler (of Borshchiv). An ownership inscription appears on the title page of VaYiken Yosef: "Belongs to me, David Yechiel Michel Heil[prin]", rabbi of Borshchiv, with a self-dedication by him that he received the book "from Tunis… through R. Shlomo Eliezer Fischler". Two trimmed marginal notes in Ashkenazic script appear in VaYiken Yosef.
10 books in 8 volumes. Size and condition vary. Worming to some of the books.
1. Lashon Chachamim, commentaries of the Rosh and the Raavad and additional commentaries on tractates of Seder Kodashim and Nashim. Livorno, [1781].
2. Mateh Yehuda, two parts, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, with Shevet Yehuda, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, by R. Yehuda Ayash. Livorno, [1783].
3. Kodashei David, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, by R. David Chaim Shmuel Hassan. Livorno, [1792]. The second half of the book (with its own title page) on Rambam and the Talmud, is lacking. Ownership inscription and stamp on the title page [of R. Yehuda Aryeh Weider of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației)?].
4. Chikrei Lev, Part I of the Yoreh De'ah section, by R. Refael Yosef Chazan. Livorno, [1794]. A trimmed gloss in Sephardic script appears on p. 43a. Tears to a few leaves, affecting the text.
5. Mishcha DiRevuta, novellae on Shulchan Aruch, by R. Masoud Refael Alfasi. Livorno, [1805]. A trimmed gloss in Sephardic script appears on p. 23b (of the second pagination).
6. Ohalei Yitzchak, novellae on the Tractates of the Talmud, by R. Yitzchak Bonan. Livorno, [1821].
7-8. Pnei HaBayit, novellae on Choshen Mishpat, with Kuntres Beit Av on Rambam's Mishneh Torah, by R. Avraham Antebi. Livorno, [1849]. Bound with: Pri Etz Chaim, novellae on Shulchan Aruch and homilies, by R. Chaim Avigdor. Amsterdam, [1742]. A gloss in Sephardic script beginning with: "Says R.Y.", appears on p. 103a of Pnei HaBayit.
9-10. Zara D'Yosef, novellae on the Talmud, by R. Yosef Burgel. Livorno, [1849]. Bound with: VaYiken Yosef, Talmudic principles and novellae, by R. Yosef Burgel. Livorno, [1852]. Lacking the last two leaves of VaYiken Yosef. Two leaves with the author's poetic preface were added, which are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book and do not appear in the copy of the NLI. The title page of Zara D'Yosef contains a dedication by R. Shlomo Eliezer Fischler (of Borshchiv). An ownership inscription appears on the title page of VaYiken Yosef: "Belongs to me, David Yechiel Michel Heil[prin]", rabbi of Borshchiv, with a self-dedication by him that he received the book "from Tunis… through R. Shlomo Eliezer Fischler". Two trimmed marginal notes in Ashkenazic script appear in VaYiken Yosef.
10 books in 8 volumes. Size and condition vary. Worming to some of the books.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $500
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VaYikra Avraham by R. Avraham Chaim Adadi – leaves from the author's manuscript, and printed edition of the composition:
· VaYikra Avraham, novellae following the order of the Shulchan Aruch, by R. Avraham Chaim Adadi. Livorno, [1865].
The title page bears a handwritten dedication by the author: "A gift sent to the esteemed and wise… R. Shalem Tov… from the author Avraham Chaim Adadi".
· Collection of handwritten leaves and leaf fragments, from a "binding geniza", sections of VaYikra Avraham, handwritten by the author R. Avraham Chaim Adadi. Some leaves are stuck together, and some were (delicately) attached into the printed copy we have here, on the corresponding printed text.
· Enclosed are two printed leaves originating from that same binding (cut to size), with typographic variations. These leaves presumably originate from an initial printing of the book, which was later altered (see enclosed leaves for comparison).
R. Avraham Chaim son of R. Mas'ud Hai Adadi – "Rav Achai" (1800-1874) was a leading Lybian Torah scholar. He was the grandson of R. Natan Adadi and R. Mas'ud Hai Rakkah, author of Maaseh Roke'ach. Orphaned from both his parents at a young age, he was raised by his grandfather R. Natan Adadi. At the age of 18, he immigrated with his grandfather to Safed. He learnt under the scholars of Safed and travelled as emissary of the Sephardi community in Safed. In 1837, during his mission in Livorno, news reached him of the destruction of Safed in the earthquake, and he decided not to return there, instead heading for Tripoli, his birthplace. In Tripoli, he served as rabbi and dayan for over 32 years, and was one of its leading scholars. In 1849, his book HaShomer Emet was published in Livorno, followed by VaYikra Avraham in 1865. Apart from these two books, he left behind additional manuscript compositions.
VaYikra Avraham: 4, 131 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, stains, several tears. Old binding, with damage + over 50 leaf fragments from the manuscript, of varying size and degrees of damage (overall good condition, apart from loss of text due to trimming).
· VaYikra Avraham, novellae following the order of the Shulchan Aruch, by R. Avraham Chaim Adadi. Livorno, [1865].
The title page bears a handwritten dedication by the author: "A gift sent to the esteemed and wise… R. Shalem Tov… from the author Avraham Chaim Adadi".
· Collection of handwritten leaves and leaf fragments, from a "binding geniza", sections of VaYikra Avraham, handwritten by the author R. Avraham Chaim Adadi. Some leaves are stuck together, and some were (delicately) attached into the printed copy we have here, on the corresponding printed text.
· Enclosed are two printed leaves originating from that same binding (cut to size), with typographic variations. These leaves presumably originate from an initial printing of the book, which was later altered (see enclosed leaves for comparison).
R. Avraham Chaim son of R. Mas'ud Hai Adadi – "Rav Achai" (1800-1874) was a leading Lybian Torah scholar. He was the grandson of R. Natan Adadi and R. Mas'ud Hai Rakkah, author of Maaseh Roke'ach. Orphaned from both his parents at a young age, he was raised by his grandfather R. Natan Adadi. At the age of 18, he immigrated with his grandfather to Safed. He learnt under the scholars of Safed and travelled as emissary of the Sephardi community in Safed. In 1837, during his mission in Livorno, news reached him of the destruction of Safed in the earthquake, and he decided not to return there, instead heading for Tripoli, his birthplace. In Tripoli, he served as rabbi and dayan for over 32 years, and was one of its leading scholars. In 1849, his book HaShomer Emet was published in Livorno, followed by VaYikra Avraham in 1865. Apart from these two books, he left behind additional manuscript compositions.
VaYikra Avraham: 4, 131 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, stains, several tears. Old binding, with damage + over 50 leaf fragments from the manuscript, of varying size and degrees of damage (overall good condition, apart from loss of text due to trimming).
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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Me'am Loez, anthology of commentaries and midrashim in Ladino on the five books of the Torah, by R. Yaakov Culi. Izmir, [1864-1868]. Ladino.
Complete set of six volumes.
Signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions. A handwritten inscription appears at the end of Vayikra: "Incantation from the Chida".
6 volumes. Varying pagination. 32 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Inscriptions. Detached leaves and gatherings. Tears and damage. Large tears to several leaves. Old bindings, damaged.
Complete set of six volumes.
Signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions. A handwritten inscription appears at the end of Vayikra: "Incantation from the Chida".
6 volumes. Varying pagination. 32 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Inscriptions. Detached leaves and gatherings. Tears and damage. Large tears to several leaves. Old bindings, damaged.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $5,000
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Manuscript containing Segulot, Hashbaot, incantations and amulets – Practical Kabbalah notebook of R. Refael Yeshaya Azulai, son of the Chida and rabbi of Ancona. Written partly by a scribe, and partly by R. Refael Yeshaya Azulai. [Ancona, ca. 1820-1824].
Handwritten notebook, mostly in neat Italian scribal-script, and alternately in Sephardic script – the handwriting of R. Refael Yeshaya Azulai, who added Segulot, Hashbaot and amulet texts. The manuscript also contains personal lists, with income and expenditures records and names of Jews in Ancona, as well as two pages of Torah thoughts. Includes tables, Kabbalistic illustrations and "Ktav Malachim".
In the bound notebook are interspersed additional handwritten leaves, also on practical Kabbalah, some in R. Yeshaya Azulai's handwriting, and some in scribal-script.
An overall breakdown of the manuscript:
Leaves [1]-[4a]: Amulet texts for protection in various matters: to remove foreign thoughts, for a storm at sea, for headache and malaria; Hashbaot and incantations "to cause anyone to do your will..." and "against fear".
Leaves [4b]-[8]: Accounting inscriptions and names of people [presumably from Ancona], in Hebrew and Italian, some handwritten by R. Yeshaya Azulai, dated "Tishrei 1821", "Nisan 1822", "Elul 1822" and "Tishrei 1822". P. [7b] contains an amulet "Segula for a thief" with "Angels' seals" illustrations.
Leaves [9]-[12]: Segulot, Hashbaot and incantations for various matters: "to be loved by all", "for escaping prison", "for increasing a woman's milk supply", "to cause illness or death to an enemy", "to cease menstruation", "against miscarriage", and more. Leaf [10] contains two amulet texts handwritten by R. Yeshaya Azulai. Leaf [11] contains a list of 12 different Segulot "for a difficult labor".
Leaves [13]-[14a]: three pages of Torah teachings (Halacha and Aggadah) in R. Yeshaya Azulai's handwriting.
Leaves [14b]-[16]: Lists of accounts and names, mostly handwritten by R. Yeshaya Azulai. Leaf [14b] contains a list of calculations, handwritten by R. Yeshaya: "Tishrei 1820 the salary I receive from the community for the whole year is two hundred scudos every six months…".
Leaves [17]-[24]: Segulot, Hashbaot and amulet texts, with tables, Kabbalistic combinations of names and "Angels' seals", for various matters, including: "to annul sorcery", "to sell merchandise", "for a thief", "for a store", "to sell and buy", "for difficult labor", "to change a person's mind", and more. Some pages contain accounting and various other inscriptions, some in R. Yeshaya Azulai's handwriting.
P. [18a] contains a handwritten list by R. Yeshaya Azulai of prices of books (the book LeDavid Emet from his father the Chida appears in the list).
The front endpaper contains a record of a dispute - "Shimshon Pacifico's claim on the widow of Moshe Yitzchak Pesaro…".
In the additional leaves interspersed in the manuscript: gathering of six written pages, Segulot and Refuot, She'elat Chalom (dream question), Holy names and amulet texts (numbered, sections 1-33); several leaves from a handwritten work on practical kabbalah; several leaves from a different Segula notebook, Hashbaot and incantations, with passages in R. Yeshaya Azulai's handwriting.
R. Refael Yeshaya Azulai (1743-1826) was born in Jerusalem, the eldest son of the illustrious R. Chaim Yosef David Azulai - the Chida. A great Torah scholar in his own right, he was a rabbi, posek and leader of Italian Jewry in his times. Some of his halachic responsa were printed in his father's books, who honored and esteemed him and always mentioned him with epithets of love ("my dear son", "my firstborn son, the perfect great chacham", "the light of my eyes", "friend of my soul", etc.). After the death of R. Avraham Yisrael, rabbi of Ancona, in 1785, the community leaders turned to the Chida who hinted that his son R. Refael Yeshaya would be suitable for this position. He served as rabbi of Ancona for many years until his death on Shevat 9, 1823 (he lived 83 years, like his father). He was greatly honored at his death and was mourned by his community for a long time [for further information see M. Benayahu's book on the Chida, pp. 476-487].
[24] leaves + [8] leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Tears and damage. Worming in places, slightly affecting text. Binding worn.
Handwritten notebook, mostly in neat Italian scribal-script, and alternately in Sephardic script – the handwriting of R. Refael Yeshaya Azulai, who added Segulot, Hashbaot and amulet texts. The manuscript also contains personal lists, with income and expenditures records and names of Jews in Ancona, as well as two pages of Torah thoughts. Includes tables, Kabbalistic illustrations and "Ktav Malachim".
In the bound notebook are interspersed additional handwritten leaves, also on practical Kabbalah, some in R. Yeshaya Azulai's handwriting, and some in scribal-script.
An overall breakdown of the manuscript:
Leaves [1]-[4a]: Amulet texts for protection in various matters: to remove foreign thoughts, for a storm at sea, for headache and malaria; Hashbaot and incantations "to cause anyone to do your will..." and "against fear".
Leaves [4b]-[8]: Accounting inscriptions and names of people [presumably from Ancona], in Hebrew and Italian, some handwritten by R. Yeshaya Azulai, dated "Tishrei 1821", "Nisan 1822", "Elul 1822" and "Tishrei 1822". P. [7b] contains an amulet "Segula for a thief" with "Angels' seals" illustrations.
Leaves [9]-[12]: Segulot, Hashbaot and incantations for various matters: "to be loved by all", "for escaping prison", "for increasing a woman's milk supply", "to cause illness or death to an enemy", "to cease menstruation", "against miscarriage", and more. Leaf [10] contains two amulet texts handwritten by R. Yeshaya Azulai. Leaf [11] contains a list of 12 different Segulot "for a difficult labor".
Leaves [13]-[14a]: three pages of Torah teachings (Halacha and Aggadah) in R. Yeshaya Azulai's handwriting.
Leaves [14b]-[16]: Lists of accounts and names, mostly handwritten by R. Yeshaya Azulai. Leaf [14b] contains a list of calculations, handwritten by R. Yeshaya: "Tishrei 1820 the salary I receive from the community for the whole year is two hundred scudos every six months…".
Leaves [17]-[24]: Segulot, Hashbaot and amulet texts, with tables, Kabbalistic combinations of names and "Angels' seals", for various matters, including: "to annul sorcery", "to sell merchandise", "for a thief", "for a store", "to sell and buy", "for difficult labor", "to change a person's mind", and more. Some pages contain accounting and various other inscriptions, some in R. Yeshaya Azulai's handwriting.
P. [18a] contains a handwritten list by R. Yeshaya Azulai of prices of books (the book LeDavid Emet from his father the Chida appears in the list).
The front endpaper contains a record of a dispute - "Shimshon Pacifico's claim on the widow of Moshe Yitzchak Pesaro…".
In the additional leaves interspersed in the manuscript: gathering of six written pages, Segulot and Refuot, She'elat Chalom (dream question), Holy names and amulet texts (numbered, sections 1-33); several leaves from a handwritten work on practical kabbalah; several leaves from a different Segula notebook, Hashbaot and incantations, with passages in R. Yeshaya Azulai's handwriting.
R. Refael Yeshaya Azulai (1743-1826) was born in Jerusalem, the eldest son of the illustrious R. Chaim Yosef David Azulai - the Chida. A great Torah scholar in his own right, he was a rabbi, posek and leader of Italian Jewry in his times. Some of his halachic responsa were printed in his father's books, who honored and esteemed him and always mentioned him with epithets of love ("my dear son", "my firstborn son, the perfect great chacham", "the light of my eyes", "friend of my soul", etc.). After the death of R. Avraham Yisrael, rabbi of Ancona, in 1785, the community leaders turned to the Chida who hinted that his son R. Refael Yeshaya would be suitable for this position. He served as rabbi of Ancona for many years until his death on Shevat 9, 1823 (he lived 83 years, like his father). He was greatly honored at his death and was mourned by his community for a long time [for further information see M. Benayahu's book on the Chida, pp. 476-487].
[24] leaves + [8] leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Tears and damage. Worming in places, slightly affecting text. Binding worn.
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![Manuscript, selections and novellae, handwritten by R. Refael Meir Panigel – the Rishon L'Tzion. [Jerusalem, 19th century]. T](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale62-public/224.jpg "Manuscript – Selections and Novellae – Handwritten by the Rishon L'Tzi")
Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Manuscript, selections and novellae, handwritten by R. Refael Meir Panigel – the Rishon L'Tzion. [Jerusalem, 19th century].
The first part of the manuscript is a composition consisting of entries arranged in alphabetical order and according to the names of our forefathers (Avraham, Yitzchak, Yaakov, Moshe, David etc.), including references and copyings from the teachings of Chazal and the commentators. The second part consists of novellae following the sequence of the Parshiot of the Torah, containing various selections, including R. Refael Meir Panigel's own novellae. Several passages (on pp. 25a, 80a, 81b) are signed: "Marpe" (the initials of his name). The first three leaves of the manuscript are a copying of a section of Yam HaTalmud (printed at the end of the novellae book – Leket Yosef – Amsterdam, 1703).
R. Refael Meir Panigel, known as Marpe (1804-1893), was the Rishon L'Tzion and Chacham Bashi of Jerusalem. Born in Bulgaria, he was raised since his infancy in Jerusalem. Already in his youth he was known as a holy, righteous person and a miracle worker. At the age of 27, he was asked by the rabbis of Jerusalem to travel on their behalf to Tunis and Alger. Reputedly, there was a draught while he was in Tunis, and the local rabbis requested he pray for rain. As soon as he finished praying, the skies filled with clouds and rain started pouring down. This event made him famous, and he was summoned to the town's governor who equipped him with noble clothes and a personal recommendation. In 1840, he travelled to Italy as the emissary of Hebron. During his stay in Rome, he worked on settling a dispute between the various communities of the town, and was consequently invited to meet the Pope, visit the Vatican library and view its treasures. In 1854, he was appointed President of the Vaad HaEida in Jerusalem and head of the Sephardi Bet Din. After the passing of the Rishon L'Tzion R. Avraham Ashkenazi in 1880, he was appointed Chacham Bashi, a position he held until his passing. Of his compositions, Lev Marpe was printed (Jerusalem 1887), containing selections and novellae, responsa and homilies. Other compositions remain in manuscript.
[85] leaves (some leaves are empty). 13.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text in several places. New cloth binding.
The first part of the manuscript is a composition consisting of entries arranged in alphabetical order and according to the names of our forefathers (Avraham, Yitzchak, Yaakov, Moshe, David etc.), including references and copyings from the teachings of Chazal and the commentators. The second part consists of novellae following the sequence of the Parshiot of the Torah, containing various selections, including R. Refael Meir Panigel's own novellae. Several passages (on pp. 25a, 80a, 81b) are signed: "Marpe" (the initials of his name). The first three leaves of the manuscript are a copying of a section of Yam HaTalmud (printed at the end of the novellae book – Leket Yosef – Amsterdam, 1703).
R. Refael Meir Panigel, known as Marpe (1804-1893), was the Rishon L'Tzion and Chacham Bashi of Jerusalem. Born in Bulgaria, he was raised since his infancy in Jerusalem. Already in his youth he was known as a holy, righteous person and a miracle worker. At the age of 27, he was asked by the rabbis of Jerusalem to travel on their behalf to Tunis and Alger. Reputedly, there was a draught while he was in Tunis, and the local rabbis requested he pray for rain. As soon as he finished praying, the skies filled with clouds and rain started pouring down. This event made him famous, and he was summoned to the town's governor who equipped him with noble clothes and a personal recommendation. In 1840, he travelled to Italy as the emissary of Hebron. During his stay in Rome, he worked on settling a dispute between the various communities of the town, and was consequently invited to meet the Pope, visit the Vatican library and view its treasures. In 1854, he was appointed President of the Vaad HaEida in Jerusalem and head of the Sephardi Bet Din. After the passing of the Rishon L'Tzion R. Avraham Ashkenazi in 1880, he was appointed Chacham Bashi, a position he held until his passing. Of his compositions, Lev Marpe was printed (Jerusalem 1887), containing selections and novellae, responsa and homilies. Other compositions remain in manuscript.
[85] leaves (some leaves are empty). 13.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text in several places. New cloth binding.
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![Manuscript, three compositions by R. Levi son of Shem Tov Hallegua. [Cochin, India, 1871]. Oriental script (unusual writing)](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale62-public/225_1.jpg "Manuscript – Three Compositions, on Holy Names and More – Kabbalistic")
Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $500
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Manuscript, three compositions by R. Levi son of Shem Tov Hallegua. [Cochin, India, 1871].
Oriental script (unusual writing).
Three compositions, apparently esoteric works, not adequately defined. The first composition contains grouped lists of words; the second consists of Kabbalistic diagrams, with combinations of Holy Names and verses; and the third is comprised of Holy Names derived from the initial and final letter of words, from passages of the Bible, arranged in the order of the books Yehoshua-Melachim.
The writer, R. "Levi son of Shem Tov Hallegua", signed his name three times in this manuscript, at the start of the first and third composition, and in the colophon of the third composition. In all three instances, he writes in a mysterious and cryptic way, and mentions the year 1871.
The second composition consists of diagrams with combinations of Holy Names. The diagrams occupy the center of each page, with lists and combinationsof various verses on both sides.
The third composition is followed by a page with two sections pertaining to enlarged and minimized letters in the Bible. The end of the manuscript is lacking.
The writer, R. Levi son of Shem Tov Hallegua, from the Hallegua family, a prominent family of the Paradesi community (the White Jews – descendants of immigrants to India) in Cochin. Two manuscripts are known to have been copied by him in Cochin, one of them in 1876 (see: Sassoon, Ohel David, pp. 260-261).
[41] leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. [1] leaf from the middle composition and [3] last leaves detached, with tears affecting text. Some leaves partially detached. Ink-smudges to some leaves. Without binding.
Oriental script (unusual writing).
Three compositions, apparently esoteric works, not adequately defined. The first composition contains grouped lists of words; the second consists of Kabbalistic diagrams, with combinations of Holy Names and verses; and the third is comprised of Holy Names derived from the initial and final letter of words, from passages of the Bible, arranged in the order of the books Yehoshua-Melachim.
The writer, R. "Levi son of Shem Tov Hallegua", signed his name three times in this manuscript, at the start of the first and third composition, and in the colophon of the third composition. In all three instances, he writes in a mysterious and cryptic way, and mentions the year 1871.
The second composition consists of diagrams with combinations of Holy Names. The diagrams occupy the center of each page, with lists and combinationsof various verses on both sides.
The third composition is followed by a page with two sections pertaining to enlarged and minimized letters in the Bible. The end of the manuscript is lacking.
The writer, R. Levi son of Shem Tov Hallegua, from the Hallegua family, a prominent family of the Paradesi community (the White Jews – descendants of immigrants to India) in Cochin. Two manuscripts are known to have been copied by him in Cochin, one of them in 1876 (see: Sassoon, Ohel David, pp. 260-261).
[41] leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. [1] leaf from the middle composition and [3] last leaves detached, with tears affecting text. Some leaves partially detached. Ink-smudges to some leaves. Without binding.
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![Manuscript, Dictionary of Rhymes, handwritten by R. Moshe Abulafia. [Turkey or the Balkans, ca. 18th century]. Complete compo](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale62-public/226_1.jpg "Manuscript – Complete Dictionary of Rhymes – Turkey, 18th Century")
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $300
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Manuscript, Dictionary of Rhymes, handwritten by R. Moshe Abulafia. [Turkey or the Balkans, ca. 18th century].
Complete composition, reference tool for writing rhyming poems, including rhyming expressions finishing with varying sounds, arranged in alphabetical order.
Tall narrow format. Oriental cursive script. Each page is divided into four narrow columns, containing rhymes. The writer's colophon appears at the end of the manuscript: "Until here is the accurate copying… Today Pesach Sheini… I copied it from my manuscript… I, the young Moshe Abulafia". We were unable to determine who the writer is.
[54] leaves (written on both sides). 36 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Original leather binding, with damage.
Complete composition, reference tool for writing rhyming poems, including rhyming expressions finishing with varying sounds, arranged in alphabetical order.
Tall narrow format. Oriental cursive script. Each page is divided into four narrow columns, containing rhymes. The writer's colophon appears at the end of the manuscript: "Until here is the accurate copying… Today Pesach Sheini… I copied it from my manuscript… I, the young Moshe Abulafia". We were unable to determine who the writer is.
[54] leaves (written on both sides). 36 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Original leather binding, with damage.
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