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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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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
Sold for: $1,875
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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
Opening: $400
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
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,250
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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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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $5,000
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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
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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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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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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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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Early binding, with traces of a manuscript Sefer Mitzvot Gadol – Semag, by R. Moshe of Coucy. [Germany?, ca. 14th/15th century].
Two boards from an early binding (front and back boards, without spine, not attached to each other), with text of an early manuscript Sefer Mitzvot Gadol – Semag in mirror-writing (passages of Positive Commandment 234). Presumably, parchment leaves from an early manuscript were used to cover these boards in a binding, and the ink was transferred from the parchment to the boards.
Two card boards. 34 cm. Fair condition. Tears and damage. Part of ink erased or flaked.
Two boards from an early binding (front and back boards, without spine, not attached to each other), with text of an early manuscript Sefer Mitzvot Gadol – Semag in mirror-writing (passages of Positive Commandment 234). Presumably, parchment leaves from an early manuscript were used to cover these boards in a binding, and the ink was transferred from the parchment to the boards.
Two card boards. 34 cm. Fair condition. Tears and damage. Part of ink erased or flaked.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Two manuscript leaf fragments from a "bindings genizah". Early Oriental script.
• Fragment of a leaf from an unidentified commentary on Parashat Vayetze. Judeo-Arabic, with verses in Hebrew. [13th/14th century?].
• Fragment of an unidentified work in Judeo-Arabic (interspersed with Hebrew).
2 leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Various degrees of damage due to use in binding.
• Fragment of a leaf from an unidentified commentary on Parashat Vayetze. Judeo-Arabic, with verses in Hebrew. [13th/14th century?].
• Fragment of an unidentified work in Judeo-Arabic (interspersed with Hebrew).
2 leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Various degrees of damage due to use in binding.
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