Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $300
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Old Vilna cemetery, two photographs, by an unknown photographer. [Early 20th century].
Two photographs of the old Vilna cemetery before it was destroyed during WWII.
1. Photograph of the ohel (gravesite) of the Vilna Gaon with the inscription "HaGaon Rabbeinu Eliyahu". Other tombstones can be seen in the photo: the tombstone of the wife of the Vilna Gaon, the mutual tombstone of R. Eliyahu (Miles) and of R. Shlomo Zalman, father of the Vilna Gaon, tombstone of R. Shlomo Zalman [R. Zelme'le] of Volozhin (disciple of the Vilna Gaon and brother of R. Chaim Volozhin), tombstone of the father of R. Chaim of Volozhin and tombstones of other notables of the Vilna community.
11.5X17 cm. Good condition. Small open tear to the top right corner.
2. A wide angle photograph of the cemetery. The Gediminas Tower situated on the other side of the Neris River appears in the background. Two Jewish women in traditional attire are seen standing among the tombstones.
The Vilna Jewish cemetery is situated on the banks of the Neris River in Šnipiškės and is often called after the town. It is also known as the "Alter Feld" (old field) or Piramónt, after the adjacent estate. According to tradition, the Jews of Vilna began burying their dead in this cemetery in 1487 and ceased using it in 1830. The cemetery was destroyed by the Soviet authorities in 1949 and a sports stadium was constructed in its place. However, the authorities permitted removing the bones of the Vilna Gaon and the remains in other graves next to his and interring them in the new cemetery.
17X23 cm. Good condition. Open tears to the two right corners.
Two photographs of the old Vilna cemetery before it was destroyed during WWII.
1. Photograph of the ohel (gravesite) of the Vilna Gaon with the inscription "HaGaon Rabbeinu Eliyahu". Other tombstones can be seen in the photo: the tombstone of the wife of the Vilna Gaon, the mutual tombstone of R. Eliyahu (Miles) and of R. Shlomo Zalman, father of the Vilna Gaon, tombstone of R. Shlomo Zalman [R. Zelme'le] of Volozhin (disciple of the Vilna Gaon and brother of R. Chaim Volozhin), tombstone of the father of R. Chaim of Volozhin and tombstones of other notables of the Vilna community.
11.5X17 cm. Good condition. Small open tear to the top right corner.
2. A wide angle photograph of the cemetery. The Gediminas Tower situated on the other side of the Neris River appears in the background. Two Jewish women in traditional attire are seen standing among the tombstones.
The Vilna Jewish cemetery is situated on the banks of the Neris River in Šnipiškės and is often called after the town. It is also known as the "Alter Feld" (old field) or Piramónt, after the adjacent estate. According to tradition, the Jews of Vilna began burying their dead in this cemetery in 1487 and ceased using it in 1830. The cemetery was destroyed by the Soviet authorities in 1949 and a sports stadium was constructed in its place. However, the authorities permitted removing the bones of the Vilna Gaon and the remains in other graves next to his and interring them in the new cemetery.
17X23 cm. Good condition. Open tears to the two right corners.
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Jewish Communities - Books and Broadsides
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $800
Unsold
Grosse Jüdische National-Biographie, mit mehr als 8000 Lebensbeschreibungen namhafter jüdischer Männer und Frauen aller Zeiten und Länder (Great Jewish National Biography - biographical lexicon of Jewish personalities of all times and countries), by Salomon Wininger. Czernowitz (Chernivtsi): Orient, [1925-1936]. Seven volumes. In German.
Monumental work by Salomon Wininger (1877-1968), native of Bucovina. Wininger, who studied in Vienna's universities at the beginning of the century, was greatly impacted by the Zionist Movement and joined it. He wrote this lexicon to display the importance of the Jewish People to the world and to demonstrate the many great and famous personalities it produced: authors, poets, scientists, inventors, illustrious military leaders, etc. The lexicon contains more than 12,000 biographies, and includes personalities born to Jewish fathers and non-Jewish mothers, as well as those who were baptized at birth or later converted to another faith, in conformance with the author's assertion that "a Jewish head and Jewish blood endure forever".
Seven volumes. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Few stains. Original bindings.
Monumental work by Salomon Wininger (1877-1968), native of Bucovina. Wininger, who studied in Vienna's universities at the beginning of the century, was greatly impacted by the Zionist Movement and joined it. He wrote this lexicon to display the importance of the Jewish People to the world and to demonstrate the many great and famous personalities it produced: authors, poets, scientists, inventors, illustrious military leaders, etc. The lexicon contains more than 12,000 biographies, and includes personalities born to Jewish fathers and non-Jewish mothers, as well as those who were baptized at birth or later converted to another faith, in conformance with the author's assertion that "a Jewish head and Jewish blood endure forever".
Seven volumes. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Few stains. Original bindings.
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Jewish Communities - Books and Broadsides
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Large collection of booklets and prayer leaves, for various occasions, by Jewish communities and institutes in England, 1871-1971.
Approximately 55 printed booklets and leaves. Most of them were printed in London, some in Manchester, Chelsey and Oxford.
Among them are prayers in honor of various events which took place during the history of the Jews of England and of the United Kingdom: Prayers for England's success during WWII and for the welfare of the British soldiers (for example: The Nazi War: Intercession prayer and pleas for the victory of our forces. London, 1940; A service of prayer and intercession in connection with the Second Anniversary of the Outbreak of Hostilities, London, 1941; etc.); Prayers connected to the Boer War in Africa (A prayer for Her Majesty's forces in South Africa. London, 1899; Thanksgiving service, on the occasion of the cessation of hostilities in South Africa and the conclusion of peace. London, 1902); prayers and ceremonies for various occasions in the life of the British Royal family (for example: Form of prayer, for the recovery of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, and also on behalf of the Queen, the Princess of Wales and of all the royal family. London, 1872; Memorial service, on the occasion of the burial of Her Majesty Queen Victoria. London, 1901; etc.), eulogies and memorial services of rabbis and various notables, various occasions in the life of the Jewish communities (dedication of a synagogue, 10th anniversary of the State of Israel, etc.); more paper items.
Approximately 55 booklets and leaves. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
A detailed list will be sent upon request.
Approximately 55 printed booklets and leaves. Most of them were printed in London, some in Manchester, Chelsey and Oxford.
Among them are prayers in honor of various events which took place during the history of the Jews of England and of the United Kingdom: Prayers for England's success during WWII and for the welfare of the British soldiers (for example: The Nazi War: Intercession prayer and pleas for the victory of our forces. London, 1940; A service of prayer and intercession in connection with the Second Anniversary of the Outbreak of Hostilities, London, 1941; etc.); Prayers connected to the Boer War in Africa (A prayer for Her Majesty's forces in South Africa. London, 1899; Thanksgiving service, on the occasion of the cessation of hostilities in South Africa and the conclusion of peace. London, 1902); prayers and ceremonies for various occasions in the life of the British Royal family (for example: Form of prayer, for the recovery of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, and also on behalf of the Queen, the Princess of Wales and of all the royal family. London, 1872; Memorial service, on the occasion of the burial of Her Majesty Queen Victoria. London, 1901; etc.), eulogies and memorial services of rabbis and various notables, various occasions in the life of the Jewish communities (dedication of a synagogue, 10th anniversary of the State of Israel, etc.); more paper items.
Approximately 55 booklets and leaves. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
A detailed list will be sent upon request.
Category
Jewish Communities - Books and Broadsides
Catalogue