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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,500
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Sefer HaEmunot, on beliefs and opposition to philosophy, by R. Shem Tov ibn Shem Tov. Ferrara: Abraham ibn Usque, 1556. Printed with: Hasagot, by R. Moshe Alashkar – objections to the arguments of R. Shem Tov against the Rambam in Sefer HaEmunot. Ferrara: Abraham ibn Usque, [1556]. Only edition of Sefer HaEmunot.
Divisional title page for Hasagot.
Sefer HaEmunot is a polemic work against philosophy and in support of Kabbalah. The author, R. Shem Tov ibn Shem Tov, a Torah scholar in pre-expulsion Spain, directs most of his strongly-worded criticism at the Rambam. A transcript of this work reached R. Moshe Alashkar, who vehemently rose to the Rambam's defense in his Hasagot, with sharp criticism of R. Shem Tov ibn Shem Tov. When publishing the present edition of Sefer HaEmunot, the publisher felt it his duty to print together with it the objections of R. Moshe Alashkar (first published in his responsa work, Sabbioneta 1554). Sefer HaEmunot was never reprinted.
Gloss (trimmed) in Ashkenazic script on p. 6b. Stamps.
116; 16 leaves. 19 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Tears to title page and three following leaves, affecting title page border (with some loss), repaired. Minor worming. Old binding, with damage.
Divisional title page for Hasagot.
Sefer HaEmunot is a polemic work against philosophy and in support of Kabbalah. The author, R. Shem Tov ibn Shem Tov, a Torah scholar in pre-expulsion Spain, directs most of his strongly-worded criticism at the Rambam. A transcript of this work reached R. Moshe Alashkar, who vehemently rose to the Rambam's defense in his Hasagot, with sharp criticism of R. Shem Tov ibn Shem Tov. When publishing the present edition of Sefer HaEmunot, the publisher felt it his duty to print together with it the objections of R. Moshe Alashkar (first published in his responsa work, Sabbioneta 1554). Sefer HaEmunot was never reprinted.
Gloss (trimmed) in Ashkenazic script on p. 6b. Stamps.
116; 16 leaves. 19 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Tears to title page and three following leaves, affecting title page border (with some loss), repaired. Minor worming. Old binding, with damage.
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Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $500
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Even Bochen, ethics and laws of proper behavior, by R. Kalonymus son of Kalonymus. Cremona: Vincenzo Conti, 1558.
Ownership inscriptions on title page, partially deleted.
32 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (including dark dampstains) and wear. Tears to title page, not affecting text. Original binding with vellum spine. Damage and worming to binding.
Ownership inscriptions on title page, partially deleted.
32 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (including dark dampstains) and wear. Tears to title page, not affecting text. Original binding with vellum spine. Damage and worming to binding.
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Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
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![Rav Mordechai, Talmudic novellae, by R. Mordechai HaKohen Ashkenazi. Riva di Trento: [Antonio Bruin], 1558. Without the fina](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/36.jpg "Rav Mordechai – Riva di Trento, 1558")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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Rav Mordechai, Talmudic novellae, by R. Mordechai HaKohen Ashkenazi. Riva di Trento: [Antonio Bruin], 1558.
Without the final 45 leaves of the Simanei Mordechai section, printed at the end of the book with a separate title page.
Ownership inscription in Italian script at the top of the title page: "Acquired by R. Refael Mode---[?]". Another inscription in Oriental script: "Chaim Shlomo Franco" (a Sephardic Torah scholar and dayan in Safed, ca. 1835-1842).
150; [1], 154-192 leaves. Without final 45 leaves. 32 cm. Fair condition. Stains (including large dampstains) and wear. Traces of past dampness, with mold stains to upper part of many leaves. Small marginal tears to title page and first leaves, repaired in part. Worming, affecting text on several leaves. Censor's deletions on several leaves and censorship inscription on final page. New binding.
Without the final 45 leaves of the Simanei Mordechai section, printed at the end of the book with a separate title page.
Ownership inscription in Italian script at the top of the title page: "Acquired by R. Refael Mode---[?]". Another inscription in Oriental script: "Chaim Shlomo Franco" (a Sephardic Torah scholar and dayan in Safed, ca. 1835-1842).
150; [1], 154-192 leaves. Without final 45 leaves. 32 cm. Fair condition. Stains (including large dampstains) and wear. Traces of past dampness, with mold stains to upper part of many leaves. Small marginal tears to title page and first leaves, repaired in part. Worming, affecting text on several leaves. Censor's deletions on several leaves and censorship inscription on final page. New binding.
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Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
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Shaarei Dura, halachic rulings on the laws of Kashrut, by R. Yitzchak HaLevi of Dura (Düren), with the Mevo She'arim commentary, by R. Natan Shapiro (Maharnash). Lublin: Kalonymus son of Mordechai Jaffe, [1574]. First edition of the Mevo She'arim commentary.
Historiated title page.
Signatures and inscriptions in early Ashkenazic script, by "Avraham son of R. Refael", attesting that he acquired the book in Frankfurt in 1590.
Lengthy glosses in early Ashkenazic script on pp. 26b and 107b.
Shaarei Dura, composed in the 13th century, is one of the most important works on the laws of Kashrut, and is quoted extensively by both the Beit Yosef and the Rama. Until the printing of the Shulchan Aruch, Shaarei Dura was the primary Ashkenazic work on the laws of Kashrut.
This is the fifth edition of this work (first printed in Krakow, 1534). Since each edition of Shaarei Dura was printed based on a different manuscript, all the editions published in the 16th century are in effect first editions. This is also the first edition of Mevo She'arim by R. Natan Shapiro.
109 leaves. Final leaf – leaf 110 is probably a photocopy on old paper. 28.5 cm. Good condition. Stains (including ink stains) and wear. Tears and worming to title page, affecting border. Title page reinforced with paper on verso. Tears and worming to several leaves, affecting text. Inscriptions. New leather binding.
Historiated title page.
Signatures and inscriptions in early Ashkenazic script, by "Avraham son of R. Refael", attesting that he acquired the book in Frankfurt in 1590.
Lengthy glosses in early Ashkenazic script on pp. 26b and 107b.
Shaarei Dura, composed in the 13th century, is one of the most important works on the laws of Kashrut, and is quoted extensively by both the Beit Yosef and the Rama. Until the printing of the Shulchan Aruch, Shaarei Dura was the primary Ashkenazic work on the laws of Kashrut.
This is the fifth edition of this work (first printed in Krakow, 1534). Since each edition of Shaarei Dura was printed based on a different manuscript, all the editions published in the 16th century are in effect first editions. This is also the first edition of Mevo She'arim by R. Natan Shapiro.
109 leaves. Final leaf – leaf 110 is probably a photocopy on old paper. 28.5 cm. Good condition. Stains (including ink stains) and wear. Tears and worming to title page, affecting border. Title page reinforced with paper on verso. Tears and worming to several leaves, affecting text. Inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
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She'elot LehaChacham R. Shaul HaKohen, commentaries on Moreh Nevuchim by Don Yitzchak Abarbanel, R. Yosef Gikatilla and other Torah scholars. Venice: Zuan di Gara, 1574. Only edition.
The book begins with philosophical questions addressed by R. Shaul HaKohen of Candia (disciple of R. Eliyahu Delmedigo) to Don Yitzchak Abarbanel, with the latter's answers, including his commentaries to Moreh Nevuchim by the Rambam. The book also includes commentaries to Moreh Nevuchim by R. Moshe son of Yehuda Nagari, commentary to the 25 propositions at the beginning of Part II of Moreh Nevuchim, by Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad al-Tabrisi (translated from Arabic by R. Yitzchak of Cordoba), and commentaries to Moreh Nevuchim by R. Yosef Gikatilla.
26; 31 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor traces of past dampness. Some worming. Marginal paper repairs to final leaves. New leather binding.
The book begins with philosophical questions addressed by R. Shaul HaKohen of Candia (disciple of R. Eliyahu Delmedigo) to Don Yitzchak Abarbanel, with the latter's answers, including his commentaries to Moreh Nevuchim by the Rambam. The book also includes commentaries to Moreh Nevuchim by R. Moshe son of Yehuda Nagari, commentary to the 25 propositions at the beginning of Part II of Moreh Nevuchim, by Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad al-Tabrisi (translated from Arabic by R. Yitzchak of Cordoba), and commentaries to Moreh Nevuchim by R. Yosef Gikatilla.
26; 31 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor traces of past dampness. Some worming. Marginal paper repairs to final leaves. New leather binding.
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Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
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Mikra'ei Kodesh, Part I – on the commandments to fear and love G-d and their principles; Part II – on the hidden aspects and reasons of the Mitzvot, by R. Yosef Samega. Venice: Zuan di Gara, 1586. First edition.
6, 116 leaves. 19 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains (including dampstains). Worming, affecting text. Handwritten dedication (dated 1932) on title page. Old binding, with damage.
6, 116 leaves. 19 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains (including dampstains). Worming, affecting text. Handwritten dedication (dated 1932) on title page. Old binding, with damage.
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Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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HaMekach VehaMimkar, by R. Hai Gaon. Venice: Zuan di Gara, 1602. First edition.
Ownership inscriptions with names of Tunisian rabbis on the title page: "R. Avraham Abukara" (possibly R. Avraham Abukara author of Ben Avraham, Livorno 1882), "R. Moshe Zemmour" (presumably R. Moshe Zemmour, a dayan of Tunis in the 19th century, author of Ben Mazeh, Tunis 1894).
Two glosses (on leaves 93 and 96).
97, [1] leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming, affecting text. Small marginal tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting title page border. Old, worn binding.
Ownership inscriptions with names of Tunisian rabbis on the title page: "R. Avraham Abukara" (possibly R. Avraham Abukara author of Ben Avraham, Livorno 1882), "R. Moshe Zemmour" (presumably R. Moshe Zemmour, a dayan of Tunis in the 19th century, author of Ben Mazeh, Tunis 1894).
Two glosses (on leaves 93 and 96).
97, [1] leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming, affecting text. Small marginal tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting title page border. Old, worn binding.
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Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Responsa Mahari Ben Lev, book four, with novellae on Tractates Kiddushin and Avoda Zara. Venice: Zanetto Zanetti, 1606. Second edition.
Signatures and inscriptions on the title page and on p. 30a.
78, [4] leaves. Leaves 69-72 bound out of sequence. 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with tape. Tears to several leaves, affecting text. Stamp. New binding.
Signatures and inscriptions on the title page and on p. 30a.
78, [4] leaves. Leaves 69-72 bound out of sequence. 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with tape. Tears to several leaves, affecting text. Stamp. New binding.
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Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $600
Sold for: $875
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Bayit Ne'eman, homilies about Torah, worship of G-d and lovingkindness, by R. Yitzchak Beja. Venice: Giovanni Cajon, 1621. Only edition.
The author, R. Yitzchak Beja, was a preacher and Torah disseminator in Nikopol (Bulgaria). He relates his life story in the preface.
Signature on title page.
118 leaves. 27 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Traces of past dampness and mold stains to several leaves. Open tears and extensive worming to title page and many other leaves, with significant damage to text, repaired with paper (including photocopy replacement of parts of title border). Entire book professionally restored, cleaned and remargined. Glosses and inscriptions (late). New binding.
The author, R. Yitzchak Beja, was a preacher and Torah disseminator in Nikopol (Bulgaria). He relates his life story in the preface.
Signature on title page.
118 leaves. 27 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Traces of past dampness and mold stains to several leaves. Open tears and extensive worming to title page and many other leaves, with significant damage to text, repaired with paper (including photocopy replacement of parts of title border). Entire book professionally restored, cleaned and remargined. Glosses and inscriptions (late). New binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,750
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Manuscript parchment leaf, remnant of a philosophical composition (Kalam theology) in Judeo-Arabic. [The Middle East, ca. 11th century].
Ancient Oriental script on parchment.
The Kalam (کلام) is a theological-philosophical approach defending the tenets of the Islamic faith. The Kalam had significant impact on the Jewish philosophy of the Middle Ages and R. Sa'adia Gaon is known to have been greatly influenced by it. The Kalam also influenced R. Yehuda HaLevi, however, he criticized its negative aspects as well. In his book Moreh Nevuchim (Guide for the Perplexed), the Rambam rejects this philosophy and expends time and effort in contradicting the Kalam scholars.
This is an early fragment of a Kalam composition, written in Arabic in Hebrew letters (Judeo-Arabic), presumably before the Rambam's era.
[1] leaf. Approx. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Large tears affecting text.
Ancient Oriental script on parchment.
The Kalam (کلام) is a theological-philosophical approach defending the tenets of the Islamic faith. The Kalam had significant impact on the Jewish philosophy of the Middle Ages and R. Sa'adia Gaon is known to have been greatly influenced by it. The Kalam also influenced R. Yehuda HaLevi, however, he criticized its negative aspects as well. In his book Moreh Nevuchim (Guide for the Perplexed), the Rambam rejects this philosophy and expends time and effort in contradicting the Kalam scholars.
This is an early fragment of a Kalam composition, written in Arabic in Hebrew letters (Judeo-Arabic), presumably before the Rambam's era.
[1] leaf. Approx. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Large tears affecting text.
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Early Manuscripts – 11th-16th Centuries
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,375
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Collection of ancient handwritten leaves, from a geniza. Mostly complete leaves.
• Gathering of six leaves from a manuscript composition on Mitzvot, in Judeo-Arabic, from a chapter discussing the laws of shechita (presumably a Karaite work). Early Oriental square script. [13th/14th century].
[6] leaves (12 written pages). 18 cm. 21 lines per page. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Large tears affecting text in several places.
• Two leaves out of a medical composition in Judeo-Arabic. Early Oriental semi-cursive script. [14th/15th century]. From chapters on eye care. A diagram appears on p. [3].
[2] leaves (4 written pages). 17.5 cm. 15-16 lines per page. Fair condition. Stains, tears and wear, affecting text.
• Two leaves. Three of the pages contain Arabic inscriptions (presumably concerning commerce), and the fourth page contains lists in Arabic in Hebrew script. Early Oriental semi-cursive script. [15th century?].
[2] leaves (4 written pages). 18 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains, wear and tears, affecting text.
• Gathering of six leaves from a manuscript composition on Mitzvot, in Judeo-Arabic, from a chapter discussing the laws of shechita (presumably a Karaite work). Early Oriental square script. [13th/14th century].
[6] leaves (12 written pages). 18 cm. 21 lines per page. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Large tears affecting text in several places.
• Two leaves out of a medical composition in Judeo-Arabic. Early Oriental semi-cursive script. [14th/15th century]. From chapters on eye care. A diagram appears on p. [3].
[2] leaves (4 written pages). 17.5 cm. 15-16 lines per page. Fair condition. Stains, tears and wear, affecting text.
• Two leaves. Three of the pages contain Arabic inscriptions (presumably concerning commerce), and the fourth page contains lists in Arabic in Hebrew script. Early Oriental semi-cursive script. [15th century?].
[2] leaves (4 written pages). 18 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains, wear and tears, affecting text.
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Early Manuscripts – 11th-16th Centuries
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Lot 252 Collection of Early Manuscript Fragments from a "Bindings Geniza" – 14th/15th/16th Centuries
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Collection of early manuscript leaf fragments, from a "bindings geniza".
The collection includes: • Fragments of an unidentified Hebrew philosophical composition. [Sephardic script, 15th/16th century?]. • Fragments of a manuscript of the Mishneh Torah by the Rambam, Hilchot Shabbat. [Yemen, 14th/15th century?]. With interlinear and marginal glosses. • Fragments of a manuscript of the Rashi commentary on Tractate Chullin. [Sephardic script, 16th/17th century?]. • Other leaf fragments. The collection was not thoroughly inspected.
Approx. 40 fragments. Size and extent of damage vary. Severe stains, tears and damage to text.
The collection includes: • Fragments of an unidentified Hebrew philosophical composition. [Sephardic script, 15th/16th century?]. • Fragments of a manuscript of the Mishneh Torah by the Rambam, Hilchot Shabbat. [Yemen, 14th/15th century?]. With interlinear and marginal glosses. • Fragments of a manuscript of the Rashi commentary on Tractate Chullin. [Sephardic script, 16th/17th century?]. • Other leaf fragments. The collection was not thoroughly inspected.
Approx. 40 fragments. Size and extent of damage vary. Severe stains, tears and damage to text.
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