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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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![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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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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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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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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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: $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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![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
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $3,250
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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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Books Printed in Slavita and Zhitomir
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![Two volumes of the Zohar, on the Books of Shemot-Devarim. Slavita, [1805]. One volume on the Book of Shemot, and a second vol](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/167.jpg "Zohar – Volumes II and III – Slavita, 1805 – Approbation by Rabbi Levi")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,375
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Two volumes of the Zohar, on the Books of Shemot-Devarim. Slavita, [1805].
One volume on the Book of Shemot, and a second volume on the Books of Vayikra-Devarim. Approbation by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev on the verso of title page of the Shemot volume.
Although the title page indicates the names of the printers "Dov Ber son of Yisrael Segal and Dov Ber son of Pesach", the owner of the Slavita printing firm at that time was R. Moshe Shapira, rabbi of Slavita.
Vol. I (Shemot): 269, [3] leaves. Vol. II (Vayikra-Devarim): 115, [1], 117-299, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (ink stains on several leaves). Tears to several leaves in both volumes, repaired with paper. Many inscriptions on several leaves. Worming to several leaves. Stamps in Russian. Large open tear to upper part of title page of Vayikra-Devarim vol., with photocopy replacement of missing part. New bindings.
One volume on the Book of Shemot, and a second volume on the Books of Vayikra-Devarim. Approbation by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev on the verso of title page of the Shemot volume.
Although the title page indicates the names of the printers "Dov Ber son of Yisrael Segal and Dov Ber son of Pesach", the owner of the Slavita printing firm at that time was R. Moshe Shapira, rabbi of Slavita.
Vol. I (Shemot): 269, [3] leaves. Vol. II (Vayikra-Devarim): 115, [1], 117-299, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (ink stains on several leaves). Tears to several leaves in both volumes, repaired with paper. Many inscriptions on several leaves. Worming to several leaves. Stamps in Russian. Large open tear to upper part of title page of Vayikra-Devarim vol., with photocopy replacement of missing part. New bindings.
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