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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $4,000
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Volume comprising three books: • Letters and Responsa of the Rambam. Warsaw, 1908. • Sefer Nechmad, commentary on Perek Shirah by the Mabit. Munkacs, 1905. • Hakdamat Likutei Torah VehaShas, by Rebbe Yosef Meir Weiss of Spinka. Munkacs, 1911.
Copy of Rebbe Yeshaya of Kerestir. His stamp appears on the front endpaper – "Yeshaya Steiner – Isaje Steiner Bodrog-Keresztur". Inscriptions on the title page of the first book: "the tzaddik R. Yeshaya of Kerestir" (Hebrew, trimmed); "Steiner Saje Bodrog-Keresztur".
Various inscriptions, including three glosses.
[1], 2-48 leaves; [27] leaves; [1], 2-22 leaves. 19.5 cm. Dry paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor tears and paper repairs. Old binding, with new spine.
Copy of Rebbe Yeshaya of Kerestir. His stamp appears on the front endpaper – "Yeshaya Steiner – Isaje Steiner Bodrog-Keresztur". Inscriptions on the title page of the first book: "the tzaddik R. Yeshaya of Kerestir" (Hebrew, trimmed); "Steiner Saje Bodrog-Keresztur".
Various inscriptions, including three glosses.
[1], 2-48 leaves; [27] leaves; [1], 2-22 leaves. 19.5 cm. Dry paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor tears and paper repairs. Old binding, with new spine.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
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Mishnayot, Order Kodashim with the commentaries of R. Ovadia of Bartenura; Tosafot Yom Tov; Tosafot Chadashim; Tosafot Rishon LeTzion; and Mishnat Rav by R. Baruch Fränkel Te'omim, author of Baruch Taam, and more. Lviv, [1869].
This is the first edition of the Bnei Yissachar novellae by R. Yissachar Ber Bloch (son of the Tosafot Chadashim on the Mishnayot); the Beit Shaul novellae by R. Yosef Shaul HaLevi Nathansohn author of Sho'el UMeshiv; and novellae by R. Yaakov Tzvi Yolles, author of Melo HaRo'im.
Copy of Rebbe Yehoshua Halberstam Rabbi of Dolina and of his son R. Chaim Yitzchak Eizik Halberstam Rabbi of Slotfina (Solotvyno), with their stamps and ownership inscriptions. Kvittel inscription near the stamp of Rebbe Yehoshua (presumably of the Chassid who gave him the book).
Rebbe Yehoshua Halberstam Rabbi of Dolina (b. 1878, perished in the Holocaust), descendant of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz.
R. Chaim Yitzchak Eizik Halberstam (ca. 1899-1944, perished in the Holocaust), son-in-law of the Atzei Chaim of Sighet. He was appointed rabbi of Slotfina in 1925, and established a prominent yeshiva numbering hundreds of students.
[1], 9; 159 leaves. 28 cm. Good condition. Many stains. Tears and wear. Open tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting text in several places. Worming. Stamp. New leather binding.
This is the first edition of the Bnei Yissachar novellae by R. Yissachar Ber Bloch (son of the Tosafot Chadashim on the Mishnayot); the Beit Shaul novellae by R. Yosef Shaul HaLevi Nathansohn author of Sho'el UMeshiv; and novellae by R. Yaakov Tzvi Yolles, author of Melo HaRo'im.
Copy of Rebbe Yehoshua Halberstam Rabbi of Dolina and of his son R. Chaim Yitzchak Eizik Halberstam Rabbi of Slotfina (Solotvyno), with their stamps and ownership inscriptions. Kvittel inscription near the stamp of Rebbe Yehoshua (presumably of the Chassid who gave him the book).
Rebbe Yehoshua Halberstam Rabbi of Dolina (b. 1878, perished in the Holocaust), descendant of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz.
R. Chaim Yitzchak Eizik Halberstam (ca. 1899-1944, perished in the Holocaust), son-in-law of the Atzei Chaim of Sighet. He was appointed rabbi of Slotfina in 1925, and established a prominent yeshiva numbering hundreds of students.
[1], 9; 159 leaves. 28 cm. Good condition. Many stains. Tears and wear. Open tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting text in several places. Worming. Stamp. New leather binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
Sold for: $2,750
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Netivot HaMishpat, novellae and commentaries on Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, two parts, by R. Yaakov Lorberbaum Rabbi of Lissa (Leszno). Lviv, 1836.
Two parts in one volume.
This edition contains many additions, omissions and changes in comparison to the first editions of the book. These changes – printed for the first time in this edition – were made following the arguments of the Ketzot HaChoshen in his Meshovev Netivot.
Stamps in Hebrew and Latin characters of Rebbe Yehuda (R. Yehuda'le) Horowitz-Hager of Dzikov on the title page and other leaves: "Yehuda Hager, dayan Klausenburg". The book contains several scholarly glosses, including lengthy glosses, handwritten by R. Yehuda'le. These glosses were presumably never printed.
This copy belonged to R. Yechiel Michel Tobias, rabbi of Vaslui, and to his son-in-law R. Matityahu Landau. Their signatures appear on the flyleaf and title pages.
See Hebrew text regarding the match between R. Matityahu Landau and the daughter of R. Yechiel Michel Tobias, which was arranged with the purpose of restoring peace between the two rabbis of Yas.
Rebbe Yehuda Horowitz-Hager of Dzikov (1905-1989), dayan and posek in Klausenburg and later lecturer in the Beit Yosef Tzvi (Dushinsky) yeshiva in Jerusalem. A close associate of the Chazon Ish. Served as rebbe in London is his final years.
[1], 107, [1], 89 leaves. Separate title page for part II. 39 cm. Good-fair condition. Dampstains. Wear. Worming to most of book. Tears to several leaves. Tears and worming to title page, inner margins repaired with tape. New leather binding.
Two parts in one volume.
This edition contains many additions, omissions and changes in comparison to the first editions of the book. These changes – printed for the first time in this edition – were made following the arguments of the Ketzot HaChoshen in his Meshovev Netivot.
Stamps in Hebrew and Latin characters of Rebbe Yehuda (R. Yehuda'le) Horowitz-Hager of Dzikov on the title page and other leaves: "Yehuda Hager, dayan Klausenburg". The book contains several scholarly glosses, including lengthy glosses, handwritten by R. Yehuda'le. These glosses were presumably never printed.
This copy belonged to R. Yechiel Michel Tobias, rabbi of Vaslui, and to his son-in-law R. Matityahu Landau. Their signatures appear on the flyleaf and title pages.
See Hebrew text regarding the match between R. Matityahu Landau and the daughter of R. Yechiel Michel Tobias, which was arranged with the purpose of restoring peace between the two rabbis of Yas.
Rebbe Yehuda Horowitz-Hager of Dzikov (1905-1989), dayan and posek in Klausenburg and later lecturer in the Beit Yosef Tzvi (Dushinsky) yeshiva in Jerusalem. A close associate of the Chazon Ish. Served as rebbe in London is his final years.
[1], 107, [1], 89 leaves. Separate title page for part II. 39 cm. Good-fair condition. Dampstains. Wear. Worming to most of book. Tears to several leaves. Tears and worming to title page, inner margins repaired with tape. New leather binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,000
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Responsa of Maharam of Rothenburg. Sudylkiv, [1835].
Copy of Rebbe Yechezkel Paneth Rabbi of Deyzh (Dej), author of Knesset Yechezkel, and of his father Rebbe Moshe Paneth. Their stamps appear on the title page.
Rebbe Yechezkel Paneth (1870-1930), prominent Hungarian Torah leader. Renowned as a wonder-worker.
Rebbe Moshe Paneth (1843-1904), third rebbe of Deyzh. Chassidim flocked to him and many were saved through his prayers and wonders.
[8], 27; 25; 11, [1] leaves. 36.5 cm. Blue paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming. Marginal tears to several leaves (including title page), repaired in part with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
Copy of Rebbe Yechezkel Paneth Rabbi of Deyzh (Dej), author of Knesset Yechezkel, and of his father Rebbe Moshe Paneth. Their stamps appear on the title page.
Rebbe Yechezkel Paneth (1870-1930), prominent Hungarian Torah leader. Renowned as a wonder-worker.
Rebbe Moshe Paneth (1843-1904), third rebbe of Deyzh. Chassidim flocked to him and many were saved through his prayers and wonders.
[8], 27; 25; 11, [1] leaves. 36.5 cm. Blue paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming. Marginal tears to several leaves (including title page), repaired in part with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Luchot Edut, essays and rabbinic letters regarding the polemic against the amulets of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. Zhovkva, 1868.
Signature and ownership inscription of R. Yaakov Ketina (d. 1890), close disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz and head of the Khust Beit Din.
[80] leaves. 18 cm. Several leaves bound out of sequence. Fair-good condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Tears and wear. Minor worming. Handwritten inscriptions. Worn and torn binding.
Enclosed: expert's report authenticating the signature of R. Yaakov Ketina.
Signature and ownership inscription of R. Yaakov Ketina (d. 1890), close disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz and head of the Khust Beit Din.
[80] leaves. 18 cm. Several leaves bound out of sequence. Fair-good condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Tears and wear. Minor worming. Handwritten inscriptions. Worn and torn binding.
Enclosed: expert's report authenticating the signature of R. Yaakov Ketina.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $500
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Avnei Milu'im on Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer, part I, by R. Aryeh Leib HaKohen Heller, author of Ketzot HaChoshen. Lviv, [1815]. First edition of part I.
Copy of Rebbe Shalom of Shotz, with his stamp on the title page.
Rebbe Shalom Moskovitch (1877-1958), rabbi of Shotz and teacher of R. Meir Shapiro of Lublin (founder of the Daf HaYomi). Rebbe in London from 1927. In his will, he pledged to arouse Heavenly mercy on whoever would visit his gravesite, light two candles in memory of his soul, and undertake to strengthen himself in a mitzva or in Torah study.
[1], 75, 14, [4] leaves. Leaves 19-20 bound in opposite order. 37 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Marginal open tears to a few leaves, not affecting text (partially repaired with paper). Worming (including large hole through many leaves), affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
Copy of Rebbe Shalom of Shotz, with his stamp on the title page.
Rebbe Shalom Moskovitch (1877-1958), rabbi of Shotz and teacher of R. Meir Shapiro of Lublin (founder of the Daf HaYomi). Rebbe in London from 1927. In his will, he pledged to arouse Heavenly mercy on whoever would visit his gravesite, light two candles in memory of his soul, and undertake to strengthen himself in a mitzva or in Torah study.
[1], 75, 14, [4] leaves. Leaves 19-20 bound in opposite order. 37 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Marginal open tears to a few leaves, not affecting text (partially repaired with paper). Worming (including large hole through many leaves), affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
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Ketonet Pasim, homiletics on the Books of Vayikra and Bamidbar, by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen Katz, rabbi of Polonne, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov and author of Toldot Yaakov Yosef. Lviv, 1866. First edition.
Copy of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Sadigura (1894-1969, last rebbe of the Tchortkov dynasty), with his stamp on the title page: "R. Shomo Friedman of Tchortkov".
Other stamps.
[1], 49 leaves. 23 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Wear and creases to title page. Worming, slightly affecting text on final leaf. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 245.
Copy of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Sadigura (1894-1969, last rebbe of the Tchortkov dynasty), with his stamp on the title page: "R. Shomo Friedman of Tchortkov".
Other stamps.
[1], 49 leaves. 23 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Wear and creases to title page. Worming, slightly affecting text on final leaf. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 245.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
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Yam Shel Shlomo, halachic studies based on the Talmud and Rishonim, on Tractate Chullin, by R. Shlomo Luria, the Maharshal. Fürth, [1766].
Stamps of Rebbe Menachem Nachum of Kontikoziva on the title page, and other stamps, including stamp of R. Mordechai Shochetman. Signatures and inscriptions.
Rebbe Menachem Nachum Rabinowitz of Kontikoziva-Koidanov-Haifa (1887-1959), son of R. Pinchas Rabinowitz of Kontikoziva-Linitz and son-in-law of R. Yosef Perlow of Koidanov. Served as rabbi and rebbe in Russia, and later as head of the Haifa Beit Din. He was rabbinically ordained by R. Chaim of Brisk, who praised him effusively.
R. Mordechai Shochetman (1884-1948), rabbi in Czernowitz, Soroca and Paris.
98 leaves. Misfoliation. 32 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Tears and worming. Minor damage to text of several leaves. New binding.
Stamps of Rebbe Menachem Nachum of Kontikoziva on the title page, and other stamps, including stamp of R. Mordechai Shochetman. Signatures and inscriptions.
Rebbe Menachem Nachum Rabinowitz of Kontikoziva-Koidanov-Haifa (1887-1959), son of R. Pinchas Rabinowitz of Kontikoziva-Linitz and son-in-law of R. Yosef Perlow of Koidanov. Served as rabbi and rebbe in Russia, and later as head of the Haifa Beit Din. He was rabbinically ordained by R. Chaim of Brisk, who praised him effusively.
R. Mordechai Shochetman (1884-1948), rabbi in Czernowitz, Soroca and Paris.
98 leaves. Misfoliation. 32 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Tears and worming. Minor damage to text of several leaves. New binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
Sold for: $3,000
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Manuscript, Zot Zikaron – Avnei Zikaron on the laws of Shechitah and Terefot, by R. Shmuel Barzani (Adoni). Harir, Iraqi Kurdistan, [ca. 1660]. Title page of part II within decorative, colored frame.
Part I – Zot Zikaron, laws of Shechitah; Part II – Avnei Zikaron, laws of Terefot.
Neatly transcribed by R. Pinchas Hariri (ca. 1640 – ca. 1711), a prominent Kurdish rabbi. His signature appears on the title page of part II and in the colophon on the final leaf.
The author, R. Shmuel Adoni-Barzani (d. 1633), was a leading Kurdish rabbi. Prominent Torah scholar and kabbalist, renowned as a wonder-worker. He established a large yeshiva in Mosul. Some of his compositions, including Avnei Zikaron, were first published based on manuscripts in 2003.
The present transcript of the work is almost complete, presumably lacking only the first title page and preface to the laws of Shechitah.
[44] leaves. Approx. 14 cm. Fair condition. Dark stains, wear and open tears, affecting text. Old paper repairs. New card binding.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Michael Krupp.
Part I – Zot Zikaron, laws of Shechitah; Part II – Avnei Zikaron, laws of Terefot.
Neatly transcribed by R. Pinchas Hariri (ca. 1640 – ca. 1711), a prominent Kurdish rabbi. His signature appears on the title page of part II and in the colophon on the final leaf.
The author, R. Shmuel Adoni-Barzani (d. 1633), was a leading Kurdish rabbi. Prominent Torah scholar and kabbalist, renowned as a wonder-worker. He established a large yeshiva in Mosul. Some of his compositions, including Avnei Zikaron, were first published based on manuscripts in 2003.
The present transcript of the work is almost complete, presumably lacking only the first title page and preface to the laws of Shechitah.
[44] leaves. Approx. 14 cm. Fair condition. Dark stains, wear and open tears, affecting text. Old paper repairs. New card binding.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Michael Krupp.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
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Manuscript, Michlal HaMishnah – comprehensive Judeo-Persian lexicon of words of the Mishnah, covering the Six Orders of the Mishnah, by R. Shlomo Ababa son of Nuriel. [Persia], 1874.
Complete manuscript, covering all Six Orders of the Mishnah. Neat Persian script, with vocalization to the words of the Mishnah. The manuscript opens with an interesting preface by the author, mentioning the date of writing this manuscript: "And the writing of this book began on Sunday, 26th Adar, 1874…".
[5], 165 leaves. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains. Marginal wear and tears. Ownership inscriptions. Original leather binding, slightly damaged.
Complete manuscript, covering all Six Orders of the Mishnah. Neat Persian script, with vocalization to the words of the Mishnah. The manuscript opens with an interesting preface by the author, mentioning the date of writing this manuscript: "And the writing of this book began on Sunday, 26th Adar, 1874…".
[5], 165 leaves. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains. Marginal wear and tears. Ownership inscriptions. Original leather binding, slightly damaged.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Manuscript, diwan – piyyutim and supplications. [Persia, 19th/20th century].
Tall, narrow format. Oriental script. Decorative frames, floral motifs, birds and peacocks.
[9] leaves. Height: 15 cm. Width: 10.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Marginal tears. Inscriptions. Stamp. Damage and loss to text on final page. Old binding, with damage.
Tall, narrow format. Oriental script. Decorative frames, floral motifs, birds and peacocks.
[9] leaves. Height: 15 cm. Width: 10.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Marginal tears. Inscriptions. Stamp. Damage and loss to text on final page. Old binding, with damage.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $3,500
Sold for: $4,375
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Booklet (16 written pages) handwritten by R. Yosef Chaim of Baghdad, the Ben Ish Chai. [Baghdad, ca. 1900].
Section from a composition of homilies for Elul and the Ten Days of Repentance. Handwritten by the author, the Ben Ish Chai, with deletions, emendations and interlinear additions. The contents of this manuscript were published, after being edited, in his book Ben Ish Chayil. The present manuscript presumably contains the preliminary version of the homilies, recorded while preparing his sermons. The Ben Ish Chai added a prayer for protection at the end of one section: "May G-d come to our assistance, protect us and help us always, Amen".
The booklet includes two tales which the Ben Ish Chai uses as allegories to arouse repentance.
[8] leaves, written on both sides. 13.5 cm. Good condition. Some tears and wear. New leather binding. Placed in elegant slipcase.
Section from a composition of homilies for Elul and the Ten Days of Repentance. Handwritten by the author, the Ben Ish Chai, with deletions, emendations and interlinear additions. The contents of this manuscript were published, after being edited, in his book Ben Ish Chayil. The present manuscript presumably contains the preliminary version of the homilies, recorded while preparing his sermons. The Ben Ish Chai added a prayer for protection at the end of one section: "May G-d come to our assistance, protect us and help us always, Amen".
The booklet includes two tales which the Ben Ish Chai uses as allegories to arouse repentance.
[8] leaves, written on both sides. 13.5 cm. Good condition. Some tears and wear. New leather binding. Placed in elegant slipcase.
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