Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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![Order for the five fasts, Sephardi rite. Amsterdam: Abraham ben Raphael Hezekiah Athias, [1740]. Miniature edition. Prayers](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/13_1.jpg "Seder Chamishah Taaniot – Amsterdam, 1740 – Miniature Edition")
![Order for the five fasts, Sephardi rite. Amsterdam: Abraham ben Raphael Hezekiah Athias, [1740]. Miniature edition. Prayers](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/13_2.jpg "Seder Chamishah Taaniot – Amsterdam, 1740 – Miniature Edition")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Order for the five fasts, Sephardi rite. Amsterdam: Abraham ben Raphael Hezekiah Athias, [1740].
Miniature edition.
Prayers and Torah-reading for Tzom Gedaliah, 10th Tevet, Taanit Esther, 17th Tammuz and 9th Av.
199, [1] leaves. Approx. 8 cm. Good condition. Stains. Leaves trimmed with damage to text. Minor marginal damage and creases to several leaves. Small tears to final two leaves. Handwritten inscription on final leaf. Fine leather binding, slipcased.
Miniature edition.
Prayers and Torah-reading for Tzom Gedaliah, 10th Tevet, Taanit Esther, 17th Tammuz and 9th Av.
199, [1] leaves. Approx. 8 cm. Good condition. Stains. Leaves trimmed with damage to text. Minor marginal damage and creases to several leaves. Small tears to final two leaves. Handwritten inscription on final leaf. Fine leather binding, slipcased.
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![Four miniature prayer and selichot books printed in Amsterdam. 1. Sephardi rite selichot. Amsterdam: Proops, [1708]. Lacking](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/14.jpg "Four Miniature Prayer Books – Amsterdam, 18th-19th Centuries")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Four miniature prayer and selichot books printed in Amsterdam.
1. Sephardi rite selichot. Amsterdam: Proops, [1708]. Lacking one leaf in middle (leaf 44). 12.5 cm.
2. Seder Chamisha Taaniot. Amsterdam: Proops, [1712]. Two title pages. 10 cm.
3. Seder Chamisha Taaniot. Amsterdam: Antones, [1712 or 1717]. Lacking four leaves in middle (2, 65, 116-117). 10.5 cm.
4. Sephardi rite siddur. Amsterdam: Proops, 1823. Copy lacking end after leaf [3]. 10.5 cm.
Four books. Condition varies.
1. Sephardi rite selichot. Amsterdam: Proops, [1708]. Lacking one leaf in middle (leaf 44). 12.5 cm.
2. Seder Chamisha Taaniot. Amsterdam: Proops, [1712]. Two title pages. 10 cm.
3. Seder Chamisha Taaniot. Amsterdam: Antones, [1712 or 1717]. Lacking four leaves in middle (2, 65, 116-117). 10.5 cm.
4. Sephardi rite siddur. Amsterdam: Proops, 1823. Copy lacking end after leaf [3]. 10.5 cm.
Four books. Condition varies.
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![Tefillat HaDerech – miniature manuscript siddur, with year-round prayers. [Eastern Europe?], 1823-1824. Particularly thick, m](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/15_1.jpg "Miniature Manuscript Siddur – Travel Siddur – Year-Round Prayers – Eas")
![Tefillat HaDerech – miniature manuscript siddur, with year-round prayers. [Eastern Europe?], 1823-1824. Particularly thick, m](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/15_2.jpg "Miniature Manuscript Siddur – Travel Siddur – Year-Round Prayers – Eas")
![Tefillat HaDerech – miniature manuscript siddur, with year-round prayers. [Eastern Europe?], 1823-1824. Particularly thick, m](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/15_3.jpg "Miniature Manuscript Siddur – Travel Siddur – Year-Round Prayers – Eas")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,000
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Tefillat HaDerech – miniature manuscript siddur, with year-round prayers. [Eastern Europe?], 1823-1824.
Particularly thick, miniature volume (approx. 300 leaves). Square script (unskilled), vocalized. With laws and instructions in Yiddish, in Tzena-rena typeface.
Ashkenazi rite travel siddur, with prayers for weekday, Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, High Holidays, Three Festivals and more.
The title "Tefillat HaDerech" (Traveler's Prayer) appears in pocket-size siddurim printed in Germany and Prague at that time. This siddur may have been inspired by or based on one of these siddurim.
Floral ornaments on last page.
299 leaves. Approx. 7 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Some very browned leaves. Tears and ink erosion to several leaves, affecting text. Worming to some leaves. Original leather binding, worn and damaged, partially detached.
Particularly thick, miniature volume (approx. 300 leaves). Square script (unskilled), vocalized. With laws and instructions in Yiddish, in Tzena-rena typeface.
Ashkenazi rite travel siddur, with prayers for weekday, Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, High Holidays, Three Festivals and more.
The title "Tefillat HaDerech" (Traveler's Prayer) appears in pocket-size siddurim printed in Germany and Prague at that time. This siddur may have been inspired by or based on one of these siddurim.
Floral ornaments on last page.
299 leaves. Approx. 7 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Some very browned leaves. Tears and ink erosion to several leaves, affecting text. Worming to some leaves. Original leather binding, worn and damaged, partially detached.
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Siddurim and Prayer Books
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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Sefer Yetzirah, with commentaries and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Horodna, 1805. With kabbalistic diagrams. First edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna.
First kabbalistic book published from the teachings of the Gaon of Vilna. Brought to print by his disciple R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow.
Sefer Yetzirah, attributed to Adam HaRishon, is an early kabbalistic book, and serves as basis for kabbalistic teachings. The Gaon of Vilna uses Sefer Yetzirah in his kabbalistic commentaries and demonstrates how it is the source of subsequent kabbalistic works.
Several handwritten glosses (mostly in pencil).
12, [1], 42, [30] leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Open tears and damage to title page and two final leaves, affecting title page border and text, repaired with paper (the two final leaves may have been supplied from a different copy). Worming, affecting text. Stamp. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 682.
First kabbalistic book published from the teachings of the Gaon of Vilna. Brought to print by his disciple R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow.
Sefer Yetzirah, attributed to Adam HaRishon, is an early kabbalistic book, and serves as basis for kabbalistic teachings. The Gaon of Vilna uses Sefer Yetzirah in his kabbalistic commentaries and demonstrates how it is the source of subsequent kabbalistic works.
Several handwritten glosses (mostly in pencil).
12, [1], 42, [30] leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Open tears and damage to title page and two final leaves, affecting title page border and text, repaired with paper (the two final leaves may have been supplied from a different copy). Worming, affecting text. Stamp. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 682.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
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Five books of the Torah, with various commentaries, and with three new commentaries: Aderet Eliyahu by the Gaon of Vilna, and two commentaries on the Masorah – Menorat Shlomo and Minchat Kalil, by R. Or Shraga Feivish son of R. Shlomo Zalman, son-in-law of the Gaon of Vilna and rabbi of Dubrovna. Dubrovna, [1804].
First edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on the Torah. Two parts in one volume.
Damaged copy. Two parts in one volume. All leaves of part I are present (apart from leaf 1 of Bereshit), though bound out of sequence. [2], 2-51 (of Bereshit), 42-54 (of Shemot); 1 (of Vayikra), 1-41 (of Shemot), 52-68 (of Bereshit); 2-46 leaves (of Vayikra); 51 (Bamidbar); 54 (Devarim); 16 leaves (Haftarot). (originally: [2], 68; 54; 46; 51; 54; 16 leaves). Leaf 1 of Bereshit replaced in photocopy. Without title page of part II (lacking in some copies).
41.5 cm. Overall fair condition, several leaves in poor condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Large open tears to title page and other leaves, primarily at beginning of volume, with significant damage to text. Damaged leaves professionally restored with paper and photocopy replacement of missing text. Several leaves trimmed with damage to text. Tears, worming and other damage to several leaves. New leather binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1.
First edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on the Torah. Two parts in one volume.
Damaged copy. Two parts in one volume. All leaves of part I are present (apart from leaf 1 of Bereshit), though bound out of sequence. [2], 2-51 (of Bereshit), 42-54 (of Shemot); 1 (of Vayikra), 1-41 (of Shemot), 52-68 (of Bereshit); 2-46 leaves (of Vayikra); 51 (Bamidbar); 54 (Devarim); 16 leaves (Haftarot). (originally: [2], 68; 54; 46; 51; 54; 16 leaves). Leaf 1 of Bereshit replaced in photocopy. Without title page of part II (lacking in some copies).
41.5 cm. Overall fair condition, several leaves in poor condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Large open tears to title page and other leaves, primarily at beginning of volume, with significant damage to text. Damaged leaves professionally restored with paper and photocopy replacement of missing text. Several leaves trimmed with damage to text. Tears, worming and other damage to several leaves. New leather binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Sold for: $550
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Maaseh Rav, practices of the Gaon of Vilna, by R. Yissachar Dov Ber of Vilna. Vilna and Horodna, 1832. First edition.
Two title pages.
First edition of one of the most important books regarding the customs of the Gaon of Vilna. The book records the customs and rulings of the Gaon of Vilna, based on the personal testimonies of his disciples. It was compiled and published by R. Yissachar Dov Ber of Vilna, who based himself on what he personally observed, and on a testimony handwritten by R. Saadya, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna, who did not depart from the presence of his teacher for many years.
Stamps of the Shaarei Tzion Beit Midrash in Jerusalem (built in 1854 in the courtyard of the Churvah of R. Yehuda HaChassid, one of the first Ashkenazic synagogues built in Jerusalem in the 19th century), with a handwritten warning by one of the gabbaim not to remove the book from the library without express permission.
Stamps of R. Mordechai Dov Ber Vachtfogel.
[3], 67 pages. 16.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming to title pages and first leaves. Marginal paper repairs to first title page (affecting border). Margins trimmed, affecting border of second title page and text of several leaves. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 808.
Two title pages.
First edition of one of the most important books regarding the customs of the Gaon of Vilna. The book records the customs and rulings of the Gaon of Vilna, based on the personal testimonies of his disciples. It was compiled and published by R. Yissachar Dov Ber of Vilna, who based himself on what he personally observed, and on a testimony handwritten by R. Saadya, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna, who did not depart from the presence of his teacher for many years.
Stamps of the Shaarei Tzion Beit Midrash in Jerusalem (built in 1854 in the courtyard of the Churvah of R. Yehuda HaChassid, one of the first Ashkenazic synagogues built in Jerusalem in the 19th century), with a handwritten warning by one of the gabbaim not to remove the book from the library without express permission.
Stamps of R. Mordechai Dov Ber Vachtfogel.
[3], 67 pages. 16.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming to title pages and first leaves. Marginal paper repairs to first title page (affecting border). Margins trimmed, affecting border of second title page and text of several leaves. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 808.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Niflaot Chadashot, commentaries, homiletics, and kabbalistic allusions on the Torah portions and more, by R. Noach Mindes Lipschitz of Vilna (mechutan of the Gaon of Vilna). Horodna, 1797. First edition.
The book was printed anonymously, yet the author's name is alluded to in the title of the work and in the riddle on verso of the title page.
The author, R. Noach son of R. Avraham Lipschitz (d. 1797 shortly after the Gaon of Vilna and was buried close to him), father-in-law of R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna and prominent Torah scholar and kabbalist in Vilna.
Signature on title page.
[4], 32, [2] leaves. 20.5 cm. Fine copy. Good condition. Stains. Worming, slightly affecting text, repaired with paper. New binding
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1554.
The book was printed anonymously, yet the author's name is alluded to in the title of the work and in the riddle on verso of the title page.
The author, R. Noach son of R. Avraham Lipschitz (d. 1797 shortly after the Gaon of Vilna and was buried close to him), father-in-law of R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna and prominent Torah scholar and kabbalist in Vilna.
Signature on title page.
[4], 32, [2] leaves. 20.5 cm. Fine copy. Good condition. Stains. Worming, slightly affecting text, repaired with paper. New binding
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1554.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Nefesh HaChaim, by R. Chaim of Volozhin, foremost disciple of the Gaon of Vilna. Vilna and Horodna, 1824. First edition.
With forewords by the author's sons, R. Yitzchak of Volozhin and R. Yosef of Shereshov, and approbations by Vilna rabbis, R. Shaul Katzenellenbogen and R. Avraham Abele Poswoler.
A classic book of the teachings of the Gaon of Vilna and his disciples, concerning manners of conduct and service of G-d according to both the revealed and hidden realms of the Torah (many parts of the book were written as a response to the Chassidic school of thought, following the philosophy and ways of the Gaon of Vilna and his disciples). The author, R. Chaim of Volozhin, cherished this book more than all his many halachic writings, and before his passing, he ordered his sons to expedite its publishing. The book was edited and brought to press by the author's son, R. Yitzchak of Volozhin, and by his nephew, R. Avraham Simcha of Amtchislav (Mstsislaw), both of whom served as deans of the Volozhin Yeshiva.
Many ownership inscriptions from various times.
[6], 17; 10; 8, [1]; 4; 17 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Fair condition. Stains (some dark) and wear. Extensive worming, affecting text. Many handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding. Back board detached.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1417.
With forewords by the author's sons, R. Yitzchak of Volozhin and R. Yosef of Shereshov, and approbations by Vilna rabbis, R. Shaul Katzenellenbogen and R. Avraham Abele Poswoler.
A classic book of the teachings of the Gaon of Vilna and his disciples, concerning manners of conduct and service of G-d according to both the revealed and hidden realms of the Torah (many parts of the book were written as a response to the Chassidic school of thought, following the philosophy and ways of the Gaon of Vilna and his disciples). The author, R. Chaim of Volozhin, cherished this book more than all his many halachic writings, and before his passing, he ordered his sons to expedite its publishing. The book was edited and brought to press by the author's son, R. Yitzchak of Volozhin, and by his nephew, R. Avraham Simcha of Amtchislav (Mstsislaw), both of whom served as deans of the Volozhin Yeshiva.
Many ownership inscriptions from various times.
[6], 17; 10; 8, [1]; 4; 17 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Fair condition. Stains (some dark) and wear. Extensive worming, affecting text. Many handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding. Back board detached.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1417.
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The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples – Books and Manuscripts
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![Manuscript, VaAdaber Shalom, by R. Menashe of Ilya. [Smorgon or Ilya, Vilna district, 1829]. Manuscript handwritten by the au](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/56_1.jpg "Manuscript – VaAdaber Shalom – To Increase Peace in the World – By Rab")
![Manuscript, VaAdaber Shalom, by R. Menashe of Ilya. [Smorgon or Ilya, Vilna district, 1829]. Manuscript handwritten by the au](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/56_2.jpg "Manuscript – VaAdaber Shalom – To Increase Peace in the World – By Rab")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Manuscript, VaAdaber Shalom, by R. Menashe of Ilya. [Smorgon or Ilya, Vilna district, 1829].
Manuscript handwritten by the author – R. Menashe of Ilya, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna. Unpublished composition.
On the first page, R. Menashe of Ilya defines the purpose of this work – to increase peace in the world. He later writes of his intent to publish this work (however, it was never published).
R. Menashe of Ilya (1767-1831), an outstanding Lithuanian Torah scholar, close disciple of the Gaon of Vilna. His original and individualistic worldviews drew much criticism, and some of his works were burnt by his opponents.
This manuscript is mentioned in a letter from 1879 addressed to Samuel Joseph Fünn in Vilna. The writer offers this manuscript for sale, along with other manuscripts by R. Menashe, and confirms that this manuscript was scribed by the author (see: Yeshurun 20, pp. 800-801).
An inscription by a disciple of R. Menashe of Ilya on final leaf.
[3] leaves (+ blank leaf; five written pages). 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Several tears (slightly affecting text in one place). New binding.
Expert's authentication of handwriting enclosed.
Manuscript handwritten by the author – R. Menashe of Ilya, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna. Unpublished composition.
On the first page, R. Menashe of Ilya defines the purpose of this work – to increase peace in the world. He later writes of his intent to publish this work (however, it was never published).
R. Menashe of Ilya (1767-1831), an outstanding Lithuanian Torah scholar, close disciple of the Gaon of Vilna. His original and individualistic worldviews drew much criticism, and some of his works were burnt by his opponents.
This manuscript is mentioned in a letter from 1879 addressed to Samuel Joseph Fünn in Vilna. The writer offers this manuscript for sale, along with other manuscripts by R. Menashe, and confirms that this manuscript was scribed by the author (see: Yeshurun 20, pp. 800-801).
An inscription by a disciple of R. Menashe of Ilya on final leaf.
[3] leaves (+ blank leaf; five written pages). 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Several tears (slightly affecting text in one place). New binding.
Expert's authentication of handwriting enclosed.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,800
Sold for: $2,250
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Single leaf (two large pages, 78 lines), handwritten by R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow, prominent disciple of the Gaon of Vilna. [Written ca. late 18th century/early 19th century].
This leaf contains profound kabbalistic novellae, with allusions, letter combinations, numerical values and acronyms, handwritten by R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow, prominent disciple of the Gaon of Vilna and transmitter of his teachings. R. Yisrael of Shklow attested that R. Menachem Mendel composed ten kabbalistic works, yet not all of them have been published yet. This leaf is presumably from one of his unpublished compositions.
R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow (d. 1827), prominent kabbalist, close disciple of the Gaon of Vilna in the final two years of the latter's life. He led the first group of the disciples of the Gaon of Vilna in their immigration to Eretz Israel, and founded the Perushim community in Jerusalem.
[1] leaf (two written pages). Approx. 31 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Large dampstains to part of leaf. New binding.
This leaf contains profound kabbalistic novellae, with allusions, letter combinations, numerical values and acronyms, handwritten by R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow, prominent disciple of the Gaon of Vilna and transmitter of his teachings. R. Yisrael of Shklow attested that R. Menachem Mendel composed ten kabbalistic works, yet not all of them have been published yet. This leaf is presumably from one of his unpublished compositions.
R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow (d. 1827), prominent kabbalist, close disciple of the Gaon of Vilna in the final two years of the latter's life. He led the first group of the disciples of the Gaon of Vilna in their immigration to Eretz Israel, and founded the Perushim community in Jerusalem.
[1] leaf (two written pages). Approx. 31 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Large dampstains to part of leaf. New binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $8,000
Sold for: $10,000
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Siddur Tefillat Nehora, Nusach Sefard. Two parts. Slavita: R. Shmuel Avraham Shapira son of the rabbi of Slavita, 1833.
Comprehensive siddur with many additions, including prayers and supplications, kabbalistic kavanot, commentaries, laws and customs, ethics, Haggadah and more.
Separate title page for part II. Title page of part I printed in red and black.
Signatures.
Part I: [2], 5-31, [33]-125, 139-178, 157-164, 187-190 leaves. Lacking 14 leaves in middle (leaves 32, 126-138). Part II: [1], 189-192, 5-125 leaves. Additional leaf bound between leaves 64-65, with a passage from the Zohar recited before Shofar blowing (not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book). 18 cm. Condition varies, fair-good. Stains and wear. Upper part of title page lacking, replaced in photocopy. Tears and worming to many leaves, affecting text, repaired (book professionally restored). New, elegant leather binding.
Comprehensive siddur with many additions, including prayers and supplications, kabbalistic kavanot, commentaries, laws and customs, ethics, Haggadah and more.
Separate title page for part II. Title page of part I printed in red and black.
Signatures.
Part I: [2], 5-31, [33]-125, 139-178, 157-164, 187-190 leaves. Lacking 14 leaves in middle (leaves 32, 126-138). Part II: [1], 189-192, 5-125 leaves. Additional leaf bound between leaves 64-65, with a passage from the Zohar recited before Shofar blowing (not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book). 18 cm. Condition varies, fair-good. Stains and wear. Upper part of title page lacking, replaced in photocopy. Tears and worming to many leaves, affecting text, repaired (book professionally restored). New, elegant leather binding.
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Books Printed in Slavita and Zhitomir
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![Chesed L'Avraham, by the kabbalist R. Avraham Azulai. Slavita, [1794]. One of the first books printed by R. Moshe Shapira Rab](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/166.jpg "Chesed L'Avraham – Slavita, 1794 – One of the First Books Printed by R")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Chesed L'Avraham, by the kabbalist R. Avraham Azulai. Slavita, [1794]. One of the first books printed by R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita (son of R. Pinchas of Korets).
Signatures, ownership inscriptions and stamps on the title page: signature of "Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz"; ownership inscription of a "prominent and holy rabbi, R. Chaim" (possibly Rebbe Chaim of Kosov); and stamps of R. "Moshe Hager of Seret" – Rebbe Moshe Hager of Radovitz (1840-1902), author of Vayikach Moshe, grandson of Rebbe Chaim of Kosov. Immigrated to Eretz Israel after his father, and founded the Ashkenazic community in Haifa.
This kabbalistic book was held in high esteem by great Chassidic leaders and is often cited in early Chassidic literature.
The author, R. Avraham Azulai (1570-1644) was born in Fez, Morocco. He immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Hebron. When an epidemic broke out in 1619, he fled to Gaza, where he composed this book within five weeks. Most of the book is a collection and arrangement of the teachings of R. Moshe Cordovero, which at that time were still in manuscript form. A small part is from the writings of the Arizal.
Late (interesting) glosses.
[6], 87; 8, 8-11, 11-34, [1] leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Open tear to inner margin of title page, affecting text on verso, repaired. Worming, repaired in part. Upper margins trimmed, with damage to leaf headings in many places. Stamps. New leather binding.
Signatures, ownership inscriptions and stamps on the title page: signature of "Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz"; ownership inscription of a "prominent and holy rabbi, R. Chaim" (possibly Rebbe Chaim of Kosov); and stamps of R. "Moshe Hager of Seret" – Rebbe Moshe Hager of Radovitz (1840-1902), author of Vayikach Moshe, grandson of Rebbe Chaim of Kosov. Immigrated to Eretz Israel after his father, and founded the Ashkenazic community in Haifa.
This kabbalistic book was held in high esteem by great Chassidic leaders and is often cited in early Chassidic literature.
The author, R. Avraham Azulai (1570-1644) was born in Fez, Morocco. He immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Hebron. When an epidemic broke out in 1619, he fled to Gaza, where he composed this book within five weeks. Most of the book is a collection and arrangement of the teachings of R. Moshe Cordovero, which at that time were still in manuscript form. A small part is from the writings of the Arizal.
Late (interesting) glosses.
[6], 87; 8, 8-11, 11-34, [1] leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Open tear to inner margin of title page, affecting text on verso, repaired. Worming, repaired in part. Upper margins trimmed, with damage to leaf headings in many places. Stamps. New leather binding.
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