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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Tiferet HaTzvi, composition on Tractate Beitzah, with the book Chotam Tahor – Kerem Shlomo, novellae on the laws of Yoreh De'ah, by R. Uziel Meisels of Ritshvol (Ryczywół), disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. Zhovkva, 1803. First edition.
Various signatures on the title page, including early ownership inscriptions of R. Binyamin Wolf Löw, author of Shaarei Torah, from his tenure as rabbi of Amshinov (Mszczonów, Poland): "B.[inyamin] Wolf son of R. Elazar, rabbi of Amshinov and the surroundings".
R. Binyamin Wolf Löw (1777-1851), author of Shaarei Torah, rabbi of Amshinov, Vrbové (Hungary) and other cities. A prominent Torah scholar in the times of the Chatam Sofer and R. Akiva Eger. Composed many works on all parts of the Torah, published as the Shaarei Torah series. His first composition, published at the age of 26, received enthusiastic approbations by the leading Torah scholars of his generation, including R. Akiva Eger, the Chatam Sofer, and others.
The author, R. Uziel Meisels (1744-1786), rabbi and yeshiva dean in Ovstrovse, Ritshvol and Neustadt. In his youth, he was acquainted with the Baal Shem Tov, and quotes his teachings in his books. After the passing of the Baal Shem Tov, he became a disciple of R. Dov Ber, the Maggid of Mezeritch, and was a colleague of the latter's disciples: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, R. Zusha of Anipoli, and others leading disciples.
[2], 16; 29 leaves. 37.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains to all pages. Marginal wear and tears. Open tears to first two leaves, affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 634.
Various signatures on the title page, including early ownership inscriptions of R. Binyamin Wolf Löw, author of Shaarei Torah, from his tenure as rabbi of Amshinov (Mszczonów, Poland): "B.[inyamin] Wolf son of R. Elazar, rabbi of Amshinov and the surroundings".
R. Binyamin Wolf Löw (1777-1851), author of Shaarei Torah, rabbi of Amshinov, Vrbové (Hungary) and other cities. A prominent Torah scholar in the times of the Chatam Sofer and R. Akiva Eger. Composed many works on all parts of the Torah, published as the Shaarei Torah series. His first composition, published at the age of 26, received enthusiastic approbations by the leading Torah scholars of his generation, including R. Akiva Eger, the Chatam Sofer, and others.
The author, R. Uziel Meisels (1744-1786), rabbi and yeshiva dean in Ovstrovse, Ritshvol and Neustadt. In his youth, he was acquainted with the Baal Shem Tov, and quotes his teachings in his books. After the passing of the Baal Shem Tov, he became a disciple of R. Dov Ber, the Maggid of Mezeritch, and was a colleague of the latter's disciples: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, R. Zusha of Anipoli, and others leading disciples.
[2], 16; 29 leaves. 37.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains to all pages. Marginal wear and tears. Open tears to first two leaves, affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 634.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Responsa Keter Kehunah, by R. Yitzchak Avraham Katz of Pinchov (Pińczów; descendant of R. Shabtai Kohen, the Shach). [Zhovkva, 1805]. First edition.
The title page states "Part I", yet no other parts were printed. An exchange of halachic letters on the topic of agunot was printed in section 76, with two responsa by the Maggid of Kozhnitz, a responsum by R. Pinchas Horowitz author of the Haflaa, and a responsum by the author.
Ownership inscription on the title page, signed by R. Chaim Natan Dembitzer, dated 22nd Sivan 1852. His signature also appears on the second leaf.
R. Chaim Natan Dembitzer (1820-1892), head of the Krakow Beit Din and prominent rabbi in his times. He was involved in the great machine matzah polemic, and published Modaa LeBeit Yisrael – views of the rabbis opposing it. Prolific author, particularly on the history of Polish and Galician rabbis.
[1], 77 leaves. 36 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 248.
The title page states "Part I", yet no other parts were printed. An exchange of halachic letters on the topic of agunot was printed in section 76, with two responsa by the Maggid of Kozhnitz, a responsum by R. Pinchas Horowitz author of the Haflaa, and a responsum by the author.
Ownership inscription on the title page, signed by R. Chaim Natan Dembitzer, dated 22nd Sivan 1852. His signature also appears on the second leaf.
R. Chaim Natan Dembitzer (1820-1892), head of the Krakow Beit Din and prominent rabbi in his times. He was involved in the great machine matzah polemic, and published Modaa LeBeit Yisrael – views of the rabbis opposing it. Prolific author, particularly on the history of Polish and Galician rabbis.
[1], 77 leaves. 36 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 248.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
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Vaad LaChachamim, biographies of Torah leaders and their books, supplements to the book Shem HaGedolim, with Tov Ayin, reasons and laws, novellae and responsa, by R. Chaim Yosef David Azulai. Livorno, [1796]. First edition, printed in the lifetime of the author, the Chida.
Owner's signature on the title page: "Ch.B.R. HaLevi", and inscription by R. Rachamim Shlomo HaLevi, testifying that he received the book from him as a gift. Signature-stamp on the heading of p. 2a: "…Rachamim Shlomo HaLevy".
R. Rachamim Shlomo HaLevy (d. 1874), renowned Torah scholar, leading Jerusalem rabbi in the 1820s-1870s. His signature appears on letters and proclamations issued by Jerusalem Torah scholars in that time. He was the head of the Jerusalem Beit Din and a kabbalist in the Beit El yeshiva. A confidant of the Rishon LeTzion R. Avraham Gagin and a leader of the Jerusalem community. A prominent emissary, with considerable impact on the Jews of Constantinople and Turkey. He succeeded his father R. Rafael Shlomo HaLevy as emissary in 1819 (see enclosed material).
[1], 2-54; 1-72 leaves. 17.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Original gilt-embossed leather binding, rubbed. Worming to binding.
Owner's signature on the title page: "Ch.B.R. HaLevi", and inscription by R. Rachamim Shlomo HaLevi, testifying that he received the book from him as a gift. Signature-stamp on the heading of p. 2a: "…Rachamim Shlomo HaLevy".
R. Rachamim Shlomo HaLevy (d. 1874), renowned Torah scholar, leading Jerusalem rabbi in the 1820s-1870s. His signature appears on letters and proclamations issued by Jerusalem Torah scholars in that time. He was the head of the Jerusalem Beit Din and a kabbalist in the Beit El yeshiva. A confidant of the Rishon LeTzion R. Avraham Gagin and a leader of the Jerusalem community. A prominent emissary, with considerable impact on the Jews of Constantinople and Turkey. He succeeded his father R. Rafael Shlomo HaLevy as emissary in 1819 (see enclosed material).
[1], 2-54; 1-72 leaves. 17.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Original gilt-embossed leather binding, rubbed. Worming to binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Sold for: $625
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Kerem LiShlomo, new Peshat-oriented and grammatical commentary on Shir HaShirim, by Mordechai son of R. Shlomo Plungian. Vilna, 1877.
Dedication to Montefiore handwritten by the author on verso of front wrapper.
Signature of Moses Montefiore (in English) on title page. Additional signature of Montefiore on p. 24.
[1], 48 pages. Printed front wrapper. 21 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. Marginal tears and tape repairs to front wrapper. Stamp. New leather binding.
Dedication to Montefiore handwritten by the author on verso of front wrapper.
Signature of Moses Montefiore (in English) on title page. Additional signature of Montefiore on p. 24.
[1], 48 pages. Printed front wrapper. 21 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. Marginal tears and tape repairs to front wrapper. Stamp. New leather binding.
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![Esh Dat, homilies on the weekly Torah portions, and Mutzal MeEsh, responsa, by R. Chaim Alfandari. Constantinople, [1718]. Fi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/210.jpg "Esh Dat, Mutzal MeEsh – Constantinople, 1718 – Rabbis' Signatures – Co")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Esh Dat, homilies on the weekly Torah portions, and Mutzal MeEsh, responsa, by R. Chaim Alfandari. Constantinople, [1718]. First edition.
Ownership inscription on title page: "…Avraham HaLevi of Chelm" – signature of R. Avraham HaLevi of Chełm, Rabbi of Emden – leading Torah scholar of his generation. He succeeded R. Yaakov Emden, the Yaavetz, as rabbi of Emden (ca. 1750s-1760s). Together with the Yaavetz he battled the remaining Sabbateans in Germany.
Another ownership inscription: "…from my mother, the Rebbetzin… Gavriel Adler HaKohen" – R. Gavriel HaKohen Adler Rabbi of Meiringen and Oberdorf, brother of R. Natan Adler Rabbi of London, died in 1859.
The title page and other leaves bear stamps of R. "Chaim Berlin son of the Netziv, formerly Rabbi of Moscow and of Volozhin, currently in Jerusalem" – the renowned R. Chaim Berlin (1832-1912), foremost Torah scholar in his generation and an illustrious Torah figure of Lithuania and Jerusalem. Eldest son of the Netziv of Volozhin.
[2], 84; 42 leaves. 27.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. A strip of paper reinforcing inner margin of title page, affecting the border of the title page. Small tears in several places, without loss. Owners' stamps. New leather binding.
Ownership inscription on title page: "…Avraham HaLevi of Chelm" – signature of R. Avraham HaLevi of Chełm, Rabbi of Emden – leading Torah scholar of his generation. He succeeded R. Yaakov Emden, the Yaavetz, as rabbi of Emden (ca. 1750s-1760s). Together with the Yaavetz he battled the remaining Sabbateans in Germany.
Another ownership inscription: "…from my mother, the Rebbetzin… Gavriel Adler HaKohen" – R. Gavriel HaKohen Adler Rabbi of Meiringen and Oberdorf, brother of R. Natan Adler Rabbi of London, died in 1859.
The title page and other leaves bear stamps of R. "Chaim Berlin son of the Netziv, formerly Rabbi of Moscow and of Volozhin, currently in Jerusalem" – the renowned R. Chaim Berlin (1832-1912), foremost Torah scholar in his generation and an illustrious Torah figure of Lithuania and Jerusalem. Eldest son of the Netziv of Volozhin.
[2], 84; 42 leaves. 27.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. A strip of paper reinforcing inner margin of title page, affecting the border of the title page. Small tears in several places, without loss. Owners' stamps. New leather binding.
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![Ateret Tzvi, halachic novellae and novellae on midrashim, by R. Tzvi Hirsh Charif Rabbi of Halberstadt. [Lviv, ca. 1804]. Si](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/211.jpg "Responsa Ateret Tzvi – Lviv, 1804 – Copy of Rabbi Chaim Berlin, with H")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Ateret Tzvi, halachic novellae and novellae on midrashim, by R. Tzvi Hirsh Charif Rabbi of Halberstadt. [Lviv, ca. 1804].
Signatures and stamps of R. Chaim Berlin of Volozhin (1832-1912), son of the Netziv.
56, [6] leaves (misfoliation: 1, [1], 3-11, [1], 13-16, [1], 18-30, 32-37, 37-42, 44-49, 49-56, [6] leaves). Without title page. 33.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
The printing of the book was presumably never completed, and it was printed without title page.
Signatures and stamps of R. Chaim Berlin of Volozhin (1832-1912), son of the Netziv.
56, [6] leaves (misfoliation: 1, [1], 3-11, [1], 13-16, [1], 18-30, 32-37, 37-42, 44-49, 49-56, [6] leaves). Without title page. 33.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
The printing of the book was presumably never completed, and it was printed without title page.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Three volumes of Midrash Rabbah, with Matnot Kehunah and Asifat Amarim: Shemot (with Midrash Esther), Vayikra (with Midrash Shir HaShirim) and Bamidbar (with Midrash Ruth). Lviv, 1859. Three parts (of five).
Ownership inscriptions in two of the volumes, attesting that the book belongs to R. Yisrael Dushinsky. Signatures and inscriptions of his son, R. Yosef Tzvi Dushinsky.
R. Yisrael Dushinsky (ca. 1831-1892), disciple of the Ketav Sofer and prominent disciple of the Maharam Schick.
His son, R. Yosef Tzvi Dushinky – the Maharitz Dushinsky (1868-1949), leading Hungarian Torah scholar and yeshiva dean. Later chief rabbi of the Edah HaCharedit and leader of Orthodox Jewry in Eretz Israel.
Three volumes. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Shemot volume: complete, in original binding, torn and detached. Vayikra volume: complete, in original binding, damaged. Bamidbar volume: lacking title page and leaf 1. Without binding.
Ownership inscriptions in two of the volumes, attesting that the book belongs to R. Yisrael Dushinsky. Signatures and inscriptions of his son, R. Yosef Tzvi Dushinsky.
R. Yisrael Dushinsky (ca. 1831-1892), disciple of the Ketav Sofer and prominent disciple of the Maharam Schick.
His son, R. Yosef Tzvi Dushinky – the Maharitz Dushinsky (1868-1949), leading Hungarian Torah scholar and yeshiva dean. Later chief rabbi of the Edah HaCharedit and leader of Orthodox Jewry in Eretz Israel.
Three volumes. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Shemot volume: complete, in original binding, torn and detached. Vayikra volume: complete, in original binding, damaged. Bamidbar volume: lacking title page and leaf 1. Without binding.
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![Tehillim, with prayers, Shir HaShirim, Perek Shirah and Nishmat Kol Chai. [Jerusalem, ca. 2010]. Segulah book – with a blessi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/213_1.jpg "Tehillim – Segulah Book – With a Handwritten Blessing \"May All the Pra")
![Tehillim, with prayers, Shir HaShirim, Perek Shirah and Nishmat Kol Chai. [Jerusalem, ca. 2010]. Segulah book – with a blessi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/213_2.jpg "Tehillim – Segulah Book – With a Handwritten Blessing \"May All the Pra")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Tehillim, with prayers, Shir HaShirim, Perek Shirah and Nishmat Kol Chai. [Jerusalem, ca. 2010].
Segulah book – with a blessing handwritten and signed by three prominent rabbis: R. Yaakov Edelstein, R. Aharon Leib Steinman, and R. Chaim Kanievsky.
The flyleaf is inscribed with a blessing handwritten and signed by R. Yaakov Edelstein (rabbi of Ramat HaSharon, renowned as a wonder-worker): "…May all the prayers be accepted by the Master of All and may you experience salvation in all areas. Yaakov Edelstein". This blessing is signed as well by R. "A.L. Steinman" and R. "Chaim Kanievsky".
[3] leaves, 3-428 pages. 16.5 cm. Very good condition. High-quality, real leather binding, with fine decorations, placed in original slipcase.
Segulah book – with a blessing handwritten and signed by three prominent rabbis: R. Yaakov Edelstein, R. Aharon Leib Steinman, and R. Chaim Kanievsky.
The flyleaf is inscribed with a blessing handwritten and signed by R. Yaakov Edelstein (rabbi of Ramat HaSharon, renowned as a wonder-worker): "…May all the prayers be accepted by the Master of All and may you experience salvation in all areas. Yaakov Edelstein". This blessing is signed as well by R. "A.L. Steinman" and R. "Chaim Kanievsky".
[3] leaves, 3-428 pages. 16.5 cm. Very good condition. High-quality, real leather binding, with fine decorations, placed in original slipcase.
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![Kerem Shlomo, responsa by R. Shlomo Amarillo. Salonika, [1719]. First edition. Handwritten gloss at the end of section 6, pre](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/214.jpg "Kerem Shlomo – Salonika, 1719 – Gloss Handwritten by Rabbi Akiva Eger")
![Kerem Shlomo, responsa by R. Shlomo Amarillo. Salonika, [1719]. First edition. Handwritten gloss at the end of section 6, pre](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/214_2.jpg "Kerem Shlomo – Salonika, 1719 – Gloss Handwritten by Rabbi Akiva Eger")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Kerem Shlomo, responsa by R. Shlomo Amarillo. Salonika, [1719]. First edition.
Handwritten gloss at the end of section 6, presumably written by R. Akiva Eger.
The glosses of R. Akiva Eger are valued in the yeshiva world and by Torah scholars for their perspicacity and profundity, and they invest much effort in studying them. The book Kerem Shlomo, is mentioned repeatedly in the writings of R. Akiva Eger, and he obviously held it in high regard and studied it in depth.
3-26; 222 leaves. Lacking first 3 leaves. Approx. 31 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and significant wear. Minor worming and small open tears (not affecting text), with paper repairs. Without binding. Some loose and partially detached gatherings.
Handwritten gloss at the end of section 6, presumably written by R. Akiva Eger.
The glosses of R. Akiva Eger are valued in the yeshiva world and by Torah scholars for their perspicacity and profundity, and they invest much effort in studying them. The book Kerem Shlomo, is mentioned repeatedly in the writings of R. Akiva Eger, and he obviously held it in high regard and studied it in depth.
3-26; 222 leaves. Lacking first 3 leaves. Approx. 31 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and significant wear. Minor worming and small open tears (not affecting text), with paper repairs. Without binding. Some loose and partially detached gatherings.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $5,500
Sold for: $7,500
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Responsa Zera Avraham, part I, on Even HaEzer and Choshen Mishpat, by R. Avraham Yitzchaki Rabbi of Jerusalem. Constantinople, [1732]. First edition.
Copy of R. Baruch Fränkel-Teomim author of Baruch Taam, with four glosses in his handwriting. These glosses were presumably never published. Ownership inscription on the back endpaper attesting that the book belonged to R. Baruch Fränkel, rabbi of Leipnik.
R. Baruch Fränkel-Teomim (1760-1828), author of Baruch Taam. A prominent Torah leader of his generation, he served as rabbi of Vishnitsa and later of Leipnik. The glosses of the Baruch Taam, which he recorded in the margins of his books, have been studied by Torah scholars in all subsequent generations for the numerous novellae contained in his brief and profound words, and are quoted extensively in the books of the Acharonim and halachic authorities until this day.
Other signatures.
[2], 167 leaves. 31 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming (primarily to inner margin, very slightly affecting one gloss). Stamp. New leather binding.
Copy of R. Baruch Fränkel-Teomim author of Baruch Taam, with four glosses in his handwriting. These glosses were presumably never published. Ownership inscription on the back endpaper attesting that the book belonged to R. Baruch Fränkel, rabbi of Leipnik.
R. Baruch Fränkel-Teomim (1760-1828), author of Baruch Taam. A prominent Torah leader of his generation, he served as rabbi of Vishnitsa and later of Leipnik. The glosses of the Baruch Taam, which he recorded in the margins of his books, have been studied by Torah scholars in all subsequent generations for the numerous novellae contained in his brief and profound words, and are quoted extensively in the books of the Acharonim and halachic authorities until this day.
Other signatures.
[2], 167 leaves. 31 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming (primarily to inner margin, very slightly affecting one gloss). Stamp. New leather binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,375
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Urim VeTumim, part II – Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, sections 73-152, with the Urim and Tumim commentaries by R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz Rabbi of the Three Communities (Altona, Hamburg and Wandsbeck). Dubno, [1806].
This copy was in the possession of R. Shalom Mordechai Schwadron (the Maharsham, 1835-1911), rabbi of Berezhany and leading halachic authority of the generation. It bears 14 glosses in his handwriting. These glosses were first published in Kerem Shlomo, year 17, I, pp. 15-16, and later in Gilyonot Maharsham (Jerusalem 1998), pp. 127-128.
186, [2] leaves. Lacking title page and three final leaves. Blue paper. 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to several leaves and worming, affecting text in several places. Stamps. New leather binding.
This copy was in the possession of R. Shalom Mordechai Schwadron (the Maharsham, 1835-1911), rabbi of Berezhany and leading halachic authority of the generation. It bears 14 glosses in his handwriting. These glosses were first published in Kerem Shlomo, year 17, I, pp. 15-16, and later in Gilyonot Maharsham (Jerusalem 1998), pp. 127-128.
186, [2] leaves. Lacking title page and three final leaves. Blue paper. 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to several leaves and worming, affecting text in several places. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Semichat Chachamim, Part I – Birkat Hashem – Preface to Semichat Chachamim, and Part II – Kedusha UBeracha, novellae on tractate Berachot, by the kabbalist R. Naftali HaKohen Katz, rabbi of Frankfurt am Main. Frankfurt am Main, [1704-1706]. First edition.
Two elaborate woodcut title pages. The first title page is followed by a plate featuring a star-shaped poem.
Early signatures.
On p. 20b, there is a lengthy scholarly gloss handwritten and signed by the Aderet, in which he sharply objects to the words of the author, signed: "Eliyahu David son of R. B. Teomim".
Based on the handwriting, the gloss appears to have been written in his youth.
R. Eliyahu David Rabinowitz Teomim – the Aderet (1845-1905), rabbi of Ponevezh, Mir and Jerusalem and a prominent Torah scholar.
78; [1], 140 leaves (lacking leaf 79 of first sequence. Leaves 45-47 of first sequence and 138-139 of second sequence bound out of order). 32 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Open tears to first leaves and several other leaves, affecting text in some places (including damage to border of first title page, minor damage to second title page, and damage to second leaf – star-shaped poem). Tears repaired with paper (with photocopy replacement of small parts of title page illustrations and of poem text). Worming, affecting text of several leaves. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Several leaves may have been supplied from a different copy. New binding.
Two elaborate woodcut title pages. The first title page is followed by a plate featuring a star-shaped poem.
Early signatures.
On p. 20b, there is a lengthy scholarly gloss handwritten and signed by the Aderet, in which he sharply objects to the words of the author, signed: "Eliyahu David son of R. B. Teomim".
Based on the handwriting, the gloss appears to have been written in his youth.
R. Eliyahu David Rabinowitz Teomim – the Aderet (1845-1905), rabbi of Ponevezh, Mir and Jerusalem and a prominent Torah scholar.
78; [1], 140 leaves (lacking leaf 79 of first sequence. Leaves 45-47 of first sequence and 138-139 of second sequence bound out of order). 32 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Open tears to first leaves and several other leaves, affecting text in some places (including damage to border of first title page, minor damage to second title page, and damage to second leaf – star-shaped poem). Tears repaired with paper (with photocopy replacement of small parts of title page illustrations and of poem text). Worming, affecting text of several leaves. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Several leaves may have been supplied from a different copy. New binding.
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