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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
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Sefer HaTakanot VeHaskamot, public regulations and halachic customs established by Jerusalem rabbis throughout the generations, by R. Chaim Avraham Gagin. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, 1842.
Two title pages. The first title page is decorated with a woodcut. The second title page is on leaf [5], after R. Gagin's preface.
The second Hebrew book printed in Jerusalem. Printed in the printing press established by R. Yisrael Bak of Berditchev and Safed, disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin.
This book is comprised of two parts: the first contains R. Gagin's preface and a long responsum (dated 1824) by R. Shlomo Moshe Suzin regarding the authority of the Beit Din to issue public regulations. The second part includes a compilation of the regulations and customs of Eretz Israel following the order of the four sections of Shulchan Aruch. At the end of the book, approbations dated 1841 and 1842, by rabbis and community officials, according R. Yisrael Bak the exclusive rights to printing in Eretz Israel. The approbations describe how R. Yisrael established a new printing press in Jerusalem after his press in Safed was destroyed by vandals. [There are some copies without the final leaf - approbation from 1842. See Bibliography of the Hebrew Book listing 123175, and Sh. HaLevy, HaSefarim HaIvriim Shenipesu BiYerushalayim, no. 3].
The bibliographer A. Tauber, in his article "History of the Printing Press in Eretz Israel" (Mechkarim Bibliographim, pp. 10-11; Kovetz Yerushalayim - Lechakirat Eretz Israel, Jerusalem 1928, pp. 179-192), posits that the main purpose of this book was to reinforce several controversial public regulations (especially regulations regarding estate and ownership titles). In order to be able to print this book, R. Gagin and the Sephardic community officials encouraged the establishment of R. Yisrael Bak's printing press, intending that this would be the first book to be published there. R. Gagin, who was persecuted by his opponents, initiated the printing of this book in order to answer their contentions. In order that this should not be obvious, R. Gagin instructed R. Yaakov Capiloto and R. Avraham Ashkenazi, two Jerusalemite scholars, to research the customs and ordinances of Eretz Israel, arrange them in the order of the four sections of Shulchan Aruch, and combine them with the responses to those who questioned the abovementioned ordinances.
This book was presumably printed in stages, according to the progress of the abovementioned editors. According to Tauber, the first part of Sefer HaTakanot was already printed in 1841 (before the printing of Avodat HaKodesh, which is recognized as the first Hebrew book printed in Jerusalem). The printing was only concluded after R. Capiloto and R. Ashkenazi completed compiling and editing the second part of the book.
[16], 13-72 leaves. Lacking [4] final leaves (replaced in photocopy). 15 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming. Tears repaired with paper. New binding.
Two title pages. The first title page is decorated with a woodcut. The second title page is on leaf [5], after R. Gagin's preface.
The second Hebrew book printed in Jerusalem. Printed in the printing press established by R. Yisrael Bak of Berditchev and Safed, disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin.
This book is comprised of two parts: the first contains R. Gagin's preface and a long responsum (dated 1824) by R. Shlomo Moshe Suzin regarding the authority of the Beit Din to issue public regulations. The second part includes a compilation of the regulations and customs of Eretz Israel following the order of the four sections of Shulchan Aruch. At the end of the book, approbations dated 1841 and 1842, by rabbis and community officials, according R. Yisrael Bak the exclusive rights to printing in Eretz Israel. The approbations describe how R. Yisrael established a new printing press in Jerusalem after his press in Safed was destroyed by vandals. [There are some copies without the final leaf - approbation from 1842. See Bibliography of the Hebrew Book listing 123175, and Sh. HaLevy, HaSefarim HaIvriim Shenipesu BiYerushalayim, no. 3].
The bibliographer A. Tauber, in his article "History of the Printing Press in Eretz Israel" (Mechkarim Bibliographim, pp. 10-11; Kovetz Yerushalayim - Lechakirat Eretz Israel, Jerusalem 1928, pp. 179-192), posits that the main purpose of this book was to reinforce several controversial public regulations (especially regulations regarding estate and ownership titles). In order to be able to print this book, R. Gagin and the Sephardic community officials encouraged the establishment of R. Yisrael Bak's printing press, intending that this would be the first book to be published there. R. Gagin, who was persecuted by his opponents, initiated the printing of this book in order to answer their contentions. In order that this should not be obvious, R. Gagin instructed R. Yaakov Capiloto and R. Avraham Ashkenazi, two Jerusalemite scholars, to research the customs and ordinances of Eretz Israel, arrange them in the order of the four sections of Shulchan Aruch, and combine them with the responses to those who questioned the abovementioned ordinances.
This book was presumably printed in stages, according to the progress of the abovementioned editors. According to Tauber, the first part of Sefer HaTakanot was already printed in 1841 (before the printing of Avodat HaKodesh, which is recognized as the first Hebrew book printed in Jerusalem). The printing was only concluded after R. Capiloto and R. Ashkenazi completed compiling and editing the second part of the book.
[16], 13-72 leaves. Lacking [4] final leaves (replaced in photocopy). 15 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming. Tears repaired with paper. New binding.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $3,750
Including buyer's premium
Siddur Tefillat Yisrael, Sephardi-rite, with laws, piyyutim and supplications. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, 1842. The first siddur to be printed in Jerusalem.
The title page lauds the superiority and sanctity of the book, which was printed in Jerusalem in absolute holiness, and "all those involved in this holy production were Jewish".
Many approbations from Sephardi Torah scholars of Jerusalem, Safed, Tiberias and Hebron, and from Ashkenazi Torah scholars of Jerusalem (Rebbe Aharon Moshe of Brody, R. Yeshaya Bardaki son-in-law of R. Yisrael of Shklow and R. Moshe Rivlin Doresh LeTzion - the Maggid of Shklow). Included in the approbation of the Jerusalem rabbis is an authorization granting R. Yisrael Bak the exclusive rights to print books in Jerusalem.
In his introduction, the printer recounts of the ordeals he underwent in Safed: "After all the travails that befell me - pestilence, sword, and hunger… a great earthquake… I was compelled to ascend to the mountain and I have established my dwelling here… Jerusalem". He thanks Yosef Amzalag "who assisted me in printing the siddur".
The renowned printer R. Yisrael Bak (1797-1874), a disciple of leaders of the Chassidic movement, Rebbe Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin. Born in Berditchev, he was involved in the printing profession already in his youth, and in 1815, he established the (second) printing press in Berditchev, where he printed some 26 books before immigrating to Eretz Israel. Reputedly, he designed the Slavita typeface. Following his immigration to Eretz Israel, ca. 1831, he settled in Safed, where he established a printing press which operated for a short while, until the great 1837 earthquake which completely destroyed the town. In 1841 he established a printing press in Jerusalem - the first printing press in Jerusalem to print Hebrew books and the only press in the city until the 1860s.
[Regarding R. Yisrael Bak and his printing press in Safed and Jerusalem, see: Sh. HaLevy, Sifrei Yerushalayim HaRishonim, Jerusalem 1976, pp. 15-27; Meir Benayahu, R. Yisrael Bak's Printing Press in Safed and the Beginning of Printing in Jerusalem, Areshet, IV, Jerusalem 1966, pp. 271-295].
152 leaves. 14.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (several leaves with many dark stains) and wear. Worming to approx. 8 first leaves, slightly affecting text, repaired with paper. Minor damage. Old binding.
The fourth Hebrew book printed in Jerusalem. Sh. HaLevy, no. 4.
The title page lauds the superiority and sanctity of the book, which was printed in Jerusalem in absolute holiness, and "all those involved in this holy production were Jewish".
Many approbations from Sephardi Torah scholars of Jerusalem, Safed, Tiberias and Hebron, and from Ashkenazi Torah scholars of Jerusalem (Rebbe Aharon Moshe of Brody, R. Yeshaya Bardaki son-in-law of R. Yisrael of Shklow and R. Moshe Rivlin Doresh LeTzion - the Maggid of Shklow). Included in the approbation of the Jerusalem rabbis is an authorization granting R. Yisrael Bak the exclusive rights to print books in Jerusalem.
In his introduction, the printer recounts of the ordeals he underwent in Safed: "After all the travails that befell me - pestilence, sword, and hunger… a great earthquake… I was compelled to ascend to the mountain and I have established my dwelling here… Jerusalem". He thanks Yosef Amzalag "who assisted me in printing the siddur".
The renowned printer R. Yisrael Bak (1797-1874), a disciple of leaders of the Chassidic movement, Rebbe Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin. Born in Berditchev, he was involved in the printing profession already in his youth, and in 1815, he established the (second) printing press in Berditchev, where he printed some 26 books before immigrating to Eretz Israel. Reputedly, he designed the Slavita typeface. Following his immigration to Eretz Israel, ca. 1831, he settled in Safed, where he established a printing press which operated for a short while, until the great 1837 earthquake which completely destroyed the town. In 1841 he established a printing press in Jerusalem - the first printing press in Jerusalem to print Hebrew books and the only press in the city until the 1860s.
[Regarding R. Yisrael Bak and his printing press in Safed and Jerusalem, see: Sh. HaLevy, Sifrei Yerushalayim HaRishonim, Jerusalem 1976, pp. 15-27; Meir Benayahu, R. Yisrael Bak's Printing Press in Safed and the Beginning of Printing in Jerusalem, Areshet, IV, Jerusalem 1966, pp. 271-295].
152 leaves. 14.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (several leaves with many dark stains) and wear. Worming to approx. 8 first leaves, slightly affecting text, repaired with paper. Minor damage. Old binding.
The fourth Hebrew book printed in Jerusalem. Sh. HaLevy, no. 4.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
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Shaarei Dim'a ViYeshua, prayers to be recited at the Western Wall and other holy sites, order of prostration on gravesites of Tzaddikim, and kabbalistic commentary to the Amidah prayer, composed and compiled by R. Aharon Moshe Friedensohn of Slonim. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1861]. Only edition.
The author and compiler, R. Aharon Moshe Friedensohn of Slonim, who immigrated to Jerusalem in 1860, relates in his preface of feelings of desolation which overcame him when he saw the state of the Western Wall, and of his decision to compose a kabbalistic book of prayers. The name of the composition alludes (by numerical value) to his daughter Sarah Hadassah, who died at a young age. R. Aharon Moshe passed away in Jerusalem in 1878.
The title page features an illustration of the site of the Beit HaMikdash, characteristic of R. Yisrael Bak's printing press [the title page of this book was selected to adorn the front cover of Ginzei Yisrael - Catalogue of Dr. Israel Mehlman's book collection, published by the Jewish National and University Library, Jerusalem 1985].
20, 13, 13-16, 16-24 leaves. 16.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to inner margins of title page (and one corner) and to several other leaves, repaired with paper. Minor worming to final leaves. New, fine leather binding.
Sh. HaLevi, no. 59 (listed according to the copy at Jews' College, London).
The author and compiler, R. Aharon Moshe Friedensohn of Slonim, who immigrated to Jerusalem in 1860, relates in his preface of feelings of desolation which overcame him when he saw the state of the Western Wall, and of his decision to compose a kabbalistic book of prayers. The name of the composition alludes (by numerical value) to his daughter Sarah Hadassah, who died at a young age. R. Aharon Moshe passed away in Jerusalem in 1878.
The title page features an illustration of the site of the Beit HaMikdash, characteristic of R. Yisrael Bak's printing press [the title page of this book was selected to adorn the front cover of Ginzei Yisrael - Catalogue of Dr. Israel Mehlman's book collection, published by the Jewish National and University Library, Jerusalem 1985].
20, 13, 13-16, 16-24 leaves. 16.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to inner margins of title page (and one corner) and to several other leaves, repaired with paper. Minor worming to final leaves. New, fine leather binding.
Sh. HaLevi, no. 59 (listed according to the copy at Jews' College, London).
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![Korban Pesach (Passover sacrifice) service, according to the Gaon of Vilna. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1865]. First edition.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/173.jpg "Korban Pesach Service According to the Gaon of Vilna - First Edition -")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $400
Sold for: $813
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Korban Pesach (Passover sacrifice) service, according to the Gaon of Vilna. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1865]. First edition.
The first edition of this booklet, later reprinted four times in Jerusalem.
In their foreword, the publishers relate that this Korban Pesach service was composed by "the supremely holy man… head of the entire diaspora, R. E. of Vilna", and that this order has never yet been printed.
Printed on leaves 2 and 3a is Maaseh Rav - description of the offering of Korban Pesach, from the siddur of R. Yaakov Emden. The Korban Pesach service according to the Gaon of Vilna is followed by the service according to R. Yaakov Emden, on the final leaf.
The verso of the title page features an illustration of the Western Wall.
In some copies, including this one, the names of the publishers were omitted from the title page and are mentioned at the end of the publishers' foreword, on the verso of the title page.
8 leaves. 16 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains. Minor marginal tears and damage to title page and other leaves. New binding.
Sh. HaLevi, no. 107; Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei HaGra, no. 654.
The first edition of this booklet, later reprinted four times in Jerusalem.
In their foreword, the publishers relate that this Korban Pesach service was composed by "the supremely holy man… head of the entire diaspora, R. E. of Vilna", and that this order has never yet been printed.
Printed on leaves 2 and 3a is Maaseh Rav - description of the offering of Korban Pesach, from the siddur of R. Yaakov Emden. The Korban Pesach service according to the Gaon of Vilna is followed by the service according to R. Yaakov Emden, on the final leaf.
The verso of the title page features an illustration of the Western Wall.
In some copies, including this one, the names of the publishers were omitted from the title page and are mentioned at the end of the publishers' foreword, on the verso of the title page.
8 leaves. 16 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains. Minor marginal tears and damage to title page and other leaves. New binding.
Sh. HaLevi, no. 107; Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei HaGra, no. 654.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
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Sefer Yerushalayim, "providing a summary of the history and characteristics of four holy sites", by Tuvia son of R. Yoel Moshe Salomon. Jerusalem: [Salomon], 1884.
A book about the city of Jerusalem, in particularly small format, "and the son of Zion shall carry it in his bosom always", with illustrations depicting holy sites.
The name of the book ("Yerushalayim") and the borders of some illustrations are printed in gold.
The author, Tuvia Salomon (1862-1951) was a printer, poet, writer and researcher, the son of R. Yoel Moshe Salomon.
[2], 54, [14] pages. 8 cm. Good condition. Stains, dampstains. Minor damage to margins of title page and in a few other places, repaired. Several loose leaves. New leather binding.
Sh. HaLevy, no. 456 (HaLevy notes: "Contains fascinating material about Jerusalem").
A book about the city of Jerusalem, in particularly small format, "and the son of Zion shall carry it in his bosom always", with illustrations depicting holy sites.
The name of the book ("Yerushalayim") and the borders of some illustrations are printed in gold.
The author, Tuvia Salomon (1862-1951) was a printer, poet, writer and researcher, the son of R. Yoel Moshe Salomon.
[2], 54, [14] pages. 8 cm. Good condition. Stains, dampstains. Minor damage to margins of title page and in a few other places, repaired. Several loose leaves. New leather binding.
Sh. HaLevy, no. 456 (HaLevy notes: "Contains fascinating material about Jerusalem").
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
Sold for: $475
Including buyer's premium
Levushei Serad on Yoreh De'ah, by Rebbe David Shlomo Eybeschutz author of Arvei Nachal. Safed: Dov Ber Kara, 1863.
Signature on the title page: "Moshe Kliers" - signature of R. Moshe Kliers (1874-1934), rabbi of the Ashkenazi community in Tiberias and dean of the Or Torah yeshiva. He was the son-in-law of R. Yehuda Leib Kastelanitz, leading Slonim Chassid in Tiberias, and brother-in-law of Rebbe Mordechai Chaim Slonim, who served as dayan in the Beit Din of R. Moshe Kliers.
[1], 17, 17-18 leaves. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and dampstains. Worming and tears, slightly affecting text, repaired with paper. Library stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 260. This edition incorporates glosses copied from the Shulchan Aruch which the author studied from in Safed, and contains additions to the various editions of Levushei Serad on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah printed in Russia-Poland in the 1810-1820s.
Signature on the title page: "Moshe Kliers" - signature of R. Moshe Kliers (1874-1934), rabbi of the Ashkenazi community in Tiberias and dean of the Or Torah yeshiva. He was the son-in-law of R. Yehuda Leib Kastelanitz, leading Slonim Chassid in Tiberias, and brother-in-law of Rebbe Mordechai Chaim Slonim, who served as dayan in the Beit Din of R. Moshe Kliers.
[1], 17, 17-18 leaves. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and dampstains. Worming and tears, slightly affecting text, repaired with paper. Library stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 260. This edition incorporates glosses copied from the Shulchan Aruch which the author studied from in Safed, and contains additions to the various editions of Levushei Serad on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah printed in Russia-Poland in the 1810-1820s.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $400
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Four prayer books printed in Jerusalem:
1. Moadei Hashem UKeri'ei Moed, Part I. Sephardi-rite machzor, for Passover and Shavuot. Includes: Passover Haggadah and Tikkun Leil Shavuot. Jerusalem, [1844].
Variant: The "Blessing for the king or ruler" on p. 51b includes the text "For our master the pious king, his Majesty the Sultan (so-and-so)" [see Sh. HaLevy, no. 20, regarding the three kinds of copies printed, one with a blessing for the sultan Abdulmejid, the second with a blessing for the Queen of England, and the third with an anonymous blessing for "Sultan (so-and-so)"].
2. Yaalezu Chassidim, various prayers to be recited at holy sites and gravesites of Tzaddikim. Jerusalem: Isaac Gościnny and R. Yaakov David Slotky, [1873]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 190.
3. Kuntras Aleh Aryeh, confession and short prayer to be recited every day, by R. Yehuda Aryeh Levitas. Jerusalem: [Michel HaKohen and Isaac Gościnny], [1874]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 223.
4. Selichot UTefillot LeShovavim Tat, according to the custom of Jerusalem. Printed through the efforts of the mashgichim of the holy society, Jerusalem: Gościnny and Slotky, 1874. Small slips of paper containing additional passages for the Selichot pasted to two leaves. Sh. HaLevy, no. 220.
4 books. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. New, fine bindings.
1. Moadei Hashem UKeri'ei Moed, Part I. Sephardi-rite machzor, for Passover and Shavuot. Includes: Passover Haggadah and Tikkun Leil Shavuot. Jerusalem, [1844].
Variant: The "Blessing for the king or ruler" on p. 51b includes the text "For our master the pious king, his Majesty the Sultan (so-and-so)" [see Sh. HaLevy, no. 20, regarding the three kinds of copies printed, one with a blessing for the sultan Abdulmejid, the second with a blessing for the Queen of England, and the third with an anonymous blessing for "Sultan (so-and-so)"].
2. Yaalezu Chassidim, various prayers to be recited at holy sites and gravesites of Tzaddikim. Jerusalem: Isaac Gościnny and R. Yaakov David Slotky, [1873]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 190.
3. Kuntras Aleh Aryeh, confession and short prayer to be recited every day, by R. Yehuda Aryeh Levitas. Jerusalem: [Michel HaKohen and Isaac Gościnny], [1874]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 223.
4. Selichot UTefillot LeShovavim Tat, according to the custom of Jerusalem. Printed through the efforts of the mashgichim of the holy society, Jerusalem: Gościnny and Slotky, 1874. Small slips of paper containing additional passages for the Selichot pasted to two leaves. Sh. HaLevy, no. 220.
4 books. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. New, fine bindings.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $600
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Six books, from the beginning of Hebrew printing in Jerusalem, mid-19th century. Printed by R. Yisrael Bak (discipe of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin) and his son R. Nisan Bak:
1. Matok MiDevash. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1842]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 7. First edition. Repairs to title page.
2. LeDavid Emet. Jerusalem, [1844]. Signatures: "Meir Moshe Hillel" (R. Meir Moshe Hillel, a renowned Torah scholar of Baghdad. Disciple of R. Abdallah Somekh. Brother of R. Avraham Moshe Hillel, a foremost Baghdad Torah scholar. Authored several compositions, though none are extant). Sh. HaLevy, no. 25.
3. Passover Haggadah. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, 1863. Yaari 872; Otzar HaHaggadot 1179; Sh. HaLevy, no. 77; Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei HaGra, no. 544.
4. Selichot UTefillot LeShovavim Tat. Jerusalem, 1874. Small pieces of paper with printed additions to the Selichot were pasted to three leaves. Sh. HaLevy, no. 220.
5-6. Darchei Ish. Jerusalem: R. Nisan Bak, [1875]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 230. Bound with: Ish Tza'ir. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1874]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 204.
6 books in five volumes. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. New, fine bindings.
1. Matok MiDevash. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1842]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 7. First edition. Repairs to title page.
2. LeDavid Emet. Jerusalem, [1844]. Signatures: "Meir Moshe Hillel" (R. Meir Moshe Hillel, a renowned Torah scholar of Baghdad. Disciple of R. Abdallah Somekh. Brother of R. Avraham Moshe Hillel, a foremost Baghdad Torah scholar. Authored several compositions, though none are extant). Sh. HaLevy, no. 25.
3. Passover Haggadah. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, 1863. Yaari 872; Otzar HaHaggadot 1179; Sh. HaLevy, no. 77; Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei HaGra, no. 544.
4. Selichot UTefillot LeShovavim Tat. Jerusalem, 1874. Small pieces of paper with printed additions to the Selichot were pasted to three leaves. Sh. HaLevy, no. 220.
5-6. Darchei Ish. Jerusalem: R. Nisan Bak, [1875]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 230. Bound with: Ish Tza'ir. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1874]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 204.
6 books in five volumes. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. New, fine bindings.
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![Four books of Kabbalah printed in Jerusalem: 1. Zohar on the Torah, Shemot. Jerusalem: [R. Yisrael Bak, 1845]. Sh. HaLey, no.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/178.jpg "Four Books of Kabbalah - Printed in Jerusalem")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
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Four books of Kabbalah printed in Jerusalem:
1. Zohar on the Torah, Shemot. Jerusalem: [R. Yisrael Bak, 1845]. Sh. HaLey, no. 27.
2. Shaar HaShevii VehaShemini - Shaar Ruach HaKodesh, by R. Chaim Vital. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1863]. Without the [4] final leaves. Sh. HaLevy, no. 90.
3. Shaar HaGilgulim, eighth gate of the teachings of the Arizal, by R. Chaim Vital. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1863]. At the end of the book, [4] leaves with indexes, not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, and are not featured in the scanned copy of Otzar HaChochma. Sh. HaLevy, no. 89 (books 2 and 3 were presumably printed together, but in the book of Sh. HaLevy, they are listed as two separate titles. Here, they were bound separately).
4. Etz Chaim, with Nahar Shalom. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1866-1867]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 136.
4 books. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. Stamps and signatures. Fine, new bindings.
1. Zohar on the Torah, Shemot. Jerusalem: [R. Yisrael Bak, 1845]. Sh. HaLey, no. 27.
2. Shaar HaShevii VehaShemini - Shaar Ruach HaKodesh, by R. Chaim Vital. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1863]. Without the [4] final leaves. Sh. HaLevy, no. 90.
3. Shaar HaGilgulim, eighth gate of the teachings of the Arizal, by R. Chaim Vital. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1863]. At the end of the book, [4] leaves with indexes, not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, and are not featured in the scanned copy of Otzar HaChochma. Sh. HaLevy, no. 89 (books 2 and 3 were presumably printed together, but in the book of Sh. HaLevy, they are listed as two separate titles. Here, they were bound separately).
4. Etz Chaim, with Nahar Shalom. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1866-1867]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 136.
4 books. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. Stamps and signatures. Fine, new bindings.
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![Collection of books printed in Jerusalem in the 19th century: 1. Imrei Bina, Part I. Jerusalem, [1871]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 166.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/179_1.jpg "Collection of Books Printed in Jerusalem")
![Collection of books printed in Jerusalem in the 19th century: 1. Imrei Bina, Part I. Jerusalem, [1871]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 166.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/179_2.jpg "Collection of Books Printed in Jerusalem")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Collection of books printed in Jerusalem in the 19th century:
1. Imrei Bina, Part I. Jerusalem, [1871]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 166.
2. Keter Chochma. Jerusalem, 1880. Without original marbled cover. Sh. HaLevy, no. 345.
3-6. Four essays from the book Afikei Yam: Kavod HaTorah, Even Shlomo, Chakor Davar and Ner Mitzva. [Jerusalem, 1880-1881]. Parts of the original covers (front or back). Sh. HaLevy nos. 343, 335, 341, 374.
7. Ner Moshe. Jerusalem, [1882]. Wide margins. Lacking most of leaf [3]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 407.
8. Yaalezu Chassidim. Jerusalem, 1883. Sh. HaLevy, no. 421.
9. Kuntras Maoz Chayai. Jerusalem, [1887]. Worming. Sh. HaLevy, no. 592.
10. Zikaron LeMaaseh Bereshit. Jerusalem, [1889]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 660.
11-12. Me'irei Halacha, Part I. Jerusalem, [1896]. Bound with: Sefer Tov Meod. Jerusalem, [1889]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 662.
13. She'erit Yaakov. Jerusalem, 1883. Final [1] leaf of errata lacking and replaced in photocopy. Sh. HaLevy, no. 436.
13 books and booklets in 9 volumes. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. Signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions. Fine, new bindings.
1. Imrei Bina, Part I. Jerusalem, [1871]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 166.
2. Keter Chochma. Jerusalem, 1880. Without original marbled cover. Sh. HaLevy, no. 345.
3-6. Four essays from the book Afikei Yam: Kavod HaTorah, Even Shlomo, Chakor Davar and Ner Mitzva. [Jerusalem, 1880-1881]. Parts of the original covers (front or back). Sh. HaLevy nos. 343, 335, 341, 374.
7. Ner Moshe. Jerusalem, [1882]. Wide margins. Lacking most of leaf [3]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 407.
8. Yaalezu Chassidim. Jerusalem, 1883. Sh. HaLevy, no. 421.
9. Kuntras Maoz Chayai. Jerusalem, [1887]. Worming. Sh. HaLevy, no. 592.
10. Zikaron LeMaaseh Bereshit. Jerusalem, [1889]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 660.
11-12. Me'irei Halacha, Part I. Jerusalem, [1896]. Bound with: Sefer Tov Meod. Jerusalem, [1889]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 662.
13. She'erit Yaakov. Jerusalem, 1883. Final [1] leaf of errata lacking and replaced in photocopy. Sh. HaLevy, no. 436.
13 books and booklets in 9 volumes. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. Signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions. Fine, new bindings.
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Jerusalem and Eretz Israel - Books and Printed Matter
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
Unsold
Two documents pertaining to the Hebron emissaries R. Chaim Rachamim Bajaio and R. Yitzchak Ze'evi:
• Letter signed by R. Chaim Rachamim Bajaio and R. Yitzchak Ze'evi, during the course of their mission. Turin, Cheshvan 1767.
Addressed to "The wealthy, wise, benevolent… brothers, who provided us with fine lodgings, R. Yitzchak and R. Azriel Cohen Vitali" of Alessandria. In their letter, the emissaries express their appreciation to the brothers for their kind hospitality, and outline their projected itinerary: "We are presently in Turin, and will travel tomorrow to Nizza (Monferrato), and from there to the four communities…". They request to clarify a certain topic pertaining to the donation made by the wealthy Yoel Cohen Vitali, and inquire of the wellbeing of the rabbi of Alessandria (R. Eliyahu HaLevi), the wealthy members of the community and their families, and extend their blessings to everyone.
Double leaf. Leaf folded for sending by post, address of brothers in Italian on verso, with remnants of wax seal. 23 cm. Stains, dampstains, folding marks. Small tear to place of opening letter, not affecting text.
• Printed pamphlet, Molto illustri signori - Emissary letter of R. Chaim Rachamim Bajaio and R. Yitzchak Ze'evi, in Italian. [Italy, ca. 1763-1772]. At the top of the emissary letter, list of places to which the emissaries (or the letter) were sent, including England and America: "…Keilot D'Italia, Romagna, Francia, Olanda, Inghilterra & America".
R. Chaim Rachamim Bajaio and R. Yitzchak Ze'evi, two leading Hebron Torah scholars, left for Europe on a mission in 1763. Their mission extended over nine years. During the course of their travels, they generated extensive publicity in favor of their mission, including by printing this emissary letter in French and Italian. The emissaries reached Turin in 1767, and from there sent out this letter. In Turin, R. Yitzchak Ze'evi wrote a responsum regarding a case of a marriage which took place in Savigliano in 1764. He also fell ill there, and was unable to continue on his travels. R. Chaim Rachamim thus continued on his own to southern France, and from there travelled to Holland, where he was joined by R. Yitzchak Ze'evi, who had meanwhile recovered. In 1769, they both accorded their approbation to Chiddushei HaMe'iri on Tractate Megillah in Amsterdam, signing: "So say the emissaries of Hebron". From Holland, they continued to northern Germany. In 1770, R. Yitzchak Ze'evi gave his approbation to the books Pirkei Rabbi Eliya and Yesod Mora printed in Hamburg. Upon completing their mission, they both returned to Italy, and in 1772, they granted their approbation to Nahar Shalom by R. Shabtai Ventura in Livorno. See more about their mission: Yaari, Sheluchei Eretz Israel, pp. 586-589.
[2] leaves. 31.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear, folding marks.
From the estate of Prof. Shlomo Simonsohn.
• Letter signed by R. Chaim Rachamim Bajaio and R. Yitzchak Ze'evi, during the course of their mission. Turin, Cheshvan 1767.
Addressed to "The wealthy, wise, benevolent… brothers, who provided us with fine lodgings, R. Yitzchak and R. Azriel Cohen Vitali" of Alessandria. In their letter, the emissaries express their appreciation to the brothers for their kind hospitality, and outline their projected itinerary: "We are presently in Turin, and will travel tomorrow to Nizza (Monferrato), and from there to the four communities…". They request to clarify a certain topic pertaining to the donation made by the wealthy Yoel Cohen Vitali, and inquire of the wellbeing of the rabbi of Alessandria (R. Eliyahu HaLevi), the wealthy members of the community and their families, and extend their blessings to everyone.
Double leaf. Leaf folded for sending by post, address of brothers in Italian on verso, with remnants of wax seal. 23 cm. Stains, dampstains, folding marks. Small tear to place of opening letter, not affecting text.
• Printed pamphlet, Molto illustri signori - Emissary letter of R. Chaim Rachamim Bajaio and R. Yitzchak Ze'evi, in Italian. [Italy, ca. 1763-1772]. At the top of the emissary letter, list of places to which the emissaries (or the letter) were sent, including England and America: "…Keilot D'Italia, Romagna, Francia, Olanda, Inghilterra & America".
R. Chaim Rachamim Bajaio and R. Yitzchak Ze'evi, two leading Hebron Torah scholars, left for Europe on a mission in 1763. Their mission extended over nine years. During the course of their travels, they generated extensive publicity in favor of their mission, including by printing this emissary letter in French and Italian. The emissaries reached Turin in 1767, and from there sent out this letter. In Turin, R. Yitzchak Ze'evi wrote a responsum regarding a case of a marriage which took place in Savigliano in 1764. He also fell ill there, and was unable to continue on his travels. R. Chaim Rachamim thus continued on his own to southern France, and from there travelled to Holland, where he was joined by R. Yitzchak Ze'evi, who had meanwhile recovered. In 1769, they both accorded their approbation to Chiddushei HaMe'iri on Tractate Megillah in Amsterdam, signing: "So say the emissaries of Hebron". From Holland, they continued to northern Germany. In 1770, R. Yitzchak Ze'evi gave his approbation to the books Pirkei Rabbi Eliya and Yesod Mora printed in Hamburg. Upon completing their mission, they both returned to Italy, and in 1772, they granted their approbation to Nahar Shalom by R. Shabtai Ventura in Livorno. See more about their mission: Yaari, Sheluchei Eretz Israel, pp. 586-589.
[2] leaves. 31.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear, folding marks.
From the estate of Prof. Shlomo Simonsohn.
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Jerusalem and Eretz Israel - Letters, Manuscripts and Documents
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $400
Unsold
Letter handwritten and signed by R. Refael Moshe son of R. Shmuel Meyuchas, emissary of Jerusalem. "Twatzene" (Quatzenheim, Alsace, France), 21st Av 1791.
Letter acknowledging receipt of donation (Machatzit HaShekel monies) for the benefit of "Kollelot of the Holy City", from "the wise and exalted philanthropist, trusted gabbai and trustee of Eretz Israel, R. Gumper known as Efraim son of Yaakov". The emissary blesses him for his donation: "He shall receive blessing from G-d, lengthy years of life for him and his sons amongst the Jewish people…".
The letter is signed with the elaborate calligraphic signature of R. Refael Moshe Meyuchas: "Refael Meyuchas Moshe son of R. Shmuel".
R. Refael Moshe son of R. Shmuel Meyuchas (the second, d. 1824), leading Jerusalem Torah scholar and emissary of the Beit El yeshiva of Jerusalem in Europe. During the course of his travels, he reached the communities of Germany, Poland, Italy, France, the Netherlands and even London. An approbation he accorded during his stay in Hamburg is printed at the end of LeDarchei David (by R. David Meldola, at the end of part I of his book Darchei David, Amsterdam 1794). In the title of the approbation, he is referred to as: "A holy man, emissary, who came to seek support for our brethren in Jerusalem… the perfect Torah scholar, the exacting scribe of holy lineage, R. Refael Meyuchas Moshe…" (see: Ben-Yaakov, Yerushalayim Bein HaChomot, pp. 224-226).
[1] double leaf. 17.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, minor marginal wear.
Letter acknowledging receipt of donation (Machatzit HaShekel monies) for the benefit of "Kollelot of the Holy City", from "the wise and exalted philanthropist, trusted gabbai and trustee of Eretz Israel, R. Gumper known as Efraim son of Yaakov". The emissary blesses him for his donation: "He shall receive blessing from G-d, lengthy years of life for him and his sons amongst the Jewish people…".
The letter is signed with the elaborate calligraphic signature of R. Refael Moshe Meyuchas: "Refael Meyuchas Moshe son of R. Shmuel".
R. Refael Moshe son of R. Shmuel Meyuchas (the second, d. 1824), leading Jerusalem Torah scholar and emissary of the Beit El yeshiva of Jerusalem in Europe. During the course of his travels, he reached the communities of Germany, Poland, Italy, France, the Netherlands and even London. An approbation he accorded during his stay in Hamburg is printed at the end of LeDarchei David (by R. David Meldola, at the end of part I of his book Darchei David, Amsterdam 1794). In the title of the approbation, he is referred to as: "A holy man, emissary, who came to seek support for our brethren in Jerusalem… the perfect Torah scholar, the exacting scribe of holy lineage, R. Refael Meyuchas Moshe…" (see: Ben-Yaakov, Yerushalayim Bein HaChomot, pp. 224-226).
[1] double leaf. 17.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, minor marginal wear.
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Jerusalem and Eretz Israel - Letters, Manuscripts and Documents
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