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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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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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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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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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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
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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
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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).
Category
Books with Handwritten Notes, Signatures
and Dedications - Oriental Rabbis
Catalogue
Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
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.
Category
Books with Handwritten Notes, Signatures
and Dedications - Oriental Rabbis
Catalogue
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