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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Tavnit Hechal, plan of the Temple and its utensils, by R. Yaakov Yehuda Aryeh Leon-Templo. Amsterdam: Yehuda son of Mordechai and Shmuel son of Moshe HaLevi, [1650].
Signature in Sephardic script on the title page: "Shalom Mizrachi Sharabi". Additional signatures with his first name only, "Shalom", on leaves 4 [i.e. 3] and 5. These are the signatures of the prominent kabbalist – the Rashash.
R. Shalom Mizrachi Sharabi, the Rashash (1720-1777), foremost Yemenite Torah scholar, dean of the Beit El yeshiva for kabbalists in Jerusalem.
38 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming. Open tears to title page, affecting border, repaired in part. New binding.
Provenance: Sassoon Family Collection.
Signature in Sephardic script on the title page: "Shalom Mizrachi Sharabi". Additional signatures with his first name only, "Shalom", on leaves 4 [i.e. 3] and 5. These are the signatures of the prominent kabbalist – the Rashash.
R. Shalom Mizrachi Sharabi, the Rashash (1720-1777), foremost Yemenite Torah scholar, dean of the Beit El yeshiva for kabbalists in Jerusalem.
38 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming. Open tears to title page, affecting border, repaired in part. New binding.
Provenance: Sassoon Family Collection.
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Lot 201 Responsa Maharik – Cremona, 1557 – Signatures of Rabbi Yaakov Chazak Disciple of the Ramchal
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Responsa of R. Yosef Colon. Cremona: Vincenzo Conti, 1557. Second edition.
Woodcut title page, depicting the Akedat Yitzchak.
Two signatures in Italian script of R. Yaakov Chazak on the title page and following leaf. Four glosses (in early Italian script).
R. Yaakov Chazak (1689-1782), rabbi of Padua. Leading Italian rabbi, disciple and colleague of the Ramchal.
[12], 171, [1] leaves. 28.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Marginal tear to title page, slightly affecting border, repaired (title page mounted on paper). Worming to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting text, repaired. New binding.
Woodcut title page, depicting the Akedat Yitzchak.
Two signatures in Italian script of R. Yaakov Chazak on the title page and following leaf. Four glosses (in early Italian script).
R. Yaakov Chazak (1689-1782), rabbi of Padua. Leading Italian rabbi, disciple and colleague of the Ramchal.
[12], 171, [1] leaves. 28.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Marginal tear to title page, slightly affecting border, repaired (title page mounted on paper). Worming to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting text, repaired. New binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,500
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Commentaries and novellae (Sefer HaMenucha, on the Rambam) by Rabbenu Manoach. Constantinople, 1718.
Copy of R. Natan Adler. Early ownership inscriptions on the title page, including: "…to the rabbi and dean of this city, Boskowitz, R. Natan Adler"; "Belongs to R. Natan Adler Katz [several deleted words], Boskowitz".
Additional inscription: "Received as a gift from R. Asher Ashkenazi, dayan in Jerusalem. Fegersheim, Sunday 16th Shevat 1851, Alexander" (R. Alexander Aron, rabbi of Fegersheim).
R. Natan HaKohen Adler (1742-1800), an outstanding Torah scholar and eminent kabbalist. He headed the yeshiva he established in his home in Frankfurt, and was the prime teacher of R. Moshe Sofer – the Chatam Sofer, who mentions him extensively in his books in matters of Halachah and Kabbalah, referring to him as "my prime teacher, the renowned and pious Torah scholar, the great eagle" (alluding to the name Adler, German for eagle), and other similar titles. He suffered much persecution from the residents of his city, who even forbade him from holding prayers services in his Beit Midrash conforming with his singular kabbalistic customs. In 1782, R. Natan Adler left Frankfurt and settled in Boskowitz (Boskovice), Moravia. His disciple R. Moshe Sofer (the Chatam Sofer) remained with him, accompanying him to Boskowitz where he continued studying under him. R. Natan Adler served for only two years in Boskowitz, and this was the only time he held a rabbinic position. In ca. 1785, he returned to his home and Beit Midrash in Frankfurt.
56 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Worming and open tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Copy of R. Natan Adler. Early ownership inscriptions on the title page, including: "…to the rabbi and dean of this city, Boskowitz, R. Natan Adler"; "Belongs to R. Natan Adler Katz [several deleted words], Boskowitz".
Additional inscription: "Received as a gift from R. Asher Ashkenazi, dayan in Jerusalem. Fegersheim, Sunday 16th Shevat 1851, Alexander" (R. Alexander Aron, rabbi of Fegersheim).
R. Natan HaKohen Adler (1742-1800), an outstanding Torah scholar and eminent kabbalist. He headed the yeshiva he established in his home in Frankfurt, and was the prime teacher of R. Moshe Sofer – the Chatam Sofer, who mentions him extensively in his books in matters of Halachah and Kabbalah, referring to him as "my prime teacher, the renowned and pious Torah scholar, the great eagle" (alluding to the name Adler, German for eagle), and other similar titles. He suffered much persecution from the residents of his city, who even forbade him from holding prayers services in his Beit Midrash conforming with his singular kabbalistic customs. In 1782, R. Natan Adler left Frankfurt and settled in Boskowitz (Boskovice), Moravia. His disciple R. Moshe Sofer (the Chatam Sofer) remained with him, accompanying him to Boskowitz where he continued studying under him. R. Natan Adler served for only two years in Boskowitz, and this was the only time he held a rabbinic position. In ca. 1785, he returned to his home and Beit Midrash in Frankfurt.
56 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Worming and open tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting text. New binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
Sold for: $875
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Esh Dat, "Zeal of G-d… [attacking] Nechemia Chiya Hayyun, who transgresses, undermines and uproots the principles of our Torah", by R. David Nieto. London: Thomas Ilive, 1715.
A polemic book comprising two "debates" against the Sabbatean movement and against the Sabbatean Nechemia Hayyun of Amsterdam.
Rabbi David Nieto (1654-1728), brilliant in Torah and in science. Dayan, orator and doctor in Livorno, and later the first rabbi of the Sephardi community in London. Author of Kuzari II and Mateh Dan. One of the strongest opponents of Sabbateanism.
Nechemia Chiya Hayyun (1655-ca. 1730), a Sabbatean sage and kabbalist, probably the most prominent Sabbatean after Sabbatai Zevi's death.
Signature at top of title page: "David, the small one, son of R. Petachia… of Lviv" – R. David son of R. Petachia Lida, a Torah scholar in Frankfurt am Main. R. Petachia was the son of R. David Lida of Amsterdam. The latter left Amsterdam towards the end of his life, and passed away in Lviv. His son R. Petachia was "head and leader" of the Lviv community, rabbi of Yas (Iaşi) and other cities, and later settled in Frankfurt am Main. R. Petachia and his son R. David, who signed here, published together the book Yad Kol Bo by R. David Lida of Amsterdam, in Frankfurt am Main, 1727.
Another signature on the title page: "Wolf Heidenheim" – the signature of R. Ze'ev Wolf Heidenheim (1757-1832), renowned commentator, grammarian and Masorah researcher. In his printing press in Rödelheim, he printed his books on Hebrew grammar, his Masorah-accurate chumashim, and his famous machzorim – Sefer Kerovot, in which he contributed much to the research and preservation of the piyutim of the Ashkenazi communities. (The Chatam Sofer praised his books; he brings the commentaries and corrections of "HaChacham R. Wolf Heidenheim" many times in his sermons and writings).
[1], 38 leaves. (Without Spanish translation of the book, Es Dat: ò Fuego Legal, which was printed with it). 16 cm. Slightly browned paper. Good condition. Stains. Margins trimmed, affecting headings of several leaves. Stamps on title page and final leaf. New leather binding.
A polemic book comprising two "debates" against the Sabbatean movement and against the Sabbatean Nechemia Hayyun of Amsterdam.
Rabbi David Nieto (1654-1728), brilliant in Torah and in science. Dayan, orator and doctor in Livorno, and later the first rabbi of the Sephardi community in London. Author of Kuzari II and Mateh Dan. One of the strongest opponents of Sabbateanism.
Nechemia Chiya Hayyun (1655-ca. 1730), a Sabbatean sage and kabbalist, probably the most prominent Sabbatean after Sabbatai Zevi's death.
Signature at top of title page: "David, the small one, son of R. Petachia… of Lviv" – R. David son of R. Petachia Lida, a Torah scholar in Frankfurt am Main. R. Petachia was the son of R. David Lida of Amsterdam. The latter left Amsterdam towards the end of his life, and passed away in Lviv. His son R. Petachia was "head and leader" of the Lviv community, rabbi of Yas (Iaşi) and other cities, and later settled in Frankfurt am Main. R. Petachia and his son R. David, who signed here, published together the book Yad Kol Bo by R. David Lida of Amsterdam, in Frankfurt am Main, 1727.
Another signature on the title page: "Wolf Heidenheim" – the signature of R. Ze'ev Wolf Heidenheim (1757-1832), renowned commentator, grammarian and Masorah researcher. In his printing press in Rödelheim, he printed his books on Hebrew grammar, his Masorah-accurate chumashim, and his famous machzorim – Sefer Kerovot, in which he contributed much to the research and preservation of the piyutim of the Ashkenazi communities. (The Chatam Sofer praised his books; he brings the commentaries and corrections of "HaChacham R. Wolf Heidenheim" many times in his sermons and writings).
[1], 38 leaves. (Without Spanish translation of the book, Es Dat: ò Fuego Legal, which was printed with it). 16 cm. Slightly browned paper. Good condition. Stains. Margins trimmed, affecting headings of several leaves. Stamps on title page and final leaf. New leather binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Leaves from Sefer Malkiel, kabbalistic commentary on Talmudic Aggadot, by R. Malkiel Chizkiyah son of Avraham. [Russia-Poland, early 19th century].
Early handwritten inscription on first three leaves (2-4): "The book belongs to R. Chaim of Volozhin".
Sefer Malkiel was first printed in Tiengen, 1560. These leaves presumably belong to the Zhovkva 1809 or Vilna-Horodna 1819 editions.
2-7 leaves. 16.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Abrasions to first leaf, with damage to text. Detached leaves. Without binding.
Early handwritten inscription on first three leaves (2-4): "The book belongs to R. Chaim of Volozhin".
Sefer Malkiel was first printed in Tiengen, 1560. These leaves presumably belong to the Zhovkva 1809 or Vilna-Horodna 1819 editions.
2-7 leaves. 16.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Abrasions to first leaf, with damage to text. Detached leaves. Without binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,125
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Tur, Choshen Mishpat, part II, sections 175-426, with the Beit Chadash and Perisha UDerisha commentaries. Frankfurt am Main, [1716].
Inscription on the title page handwritten and signed by R. Binyamin Wolf Löw, author of Shaarei Torah, attesting that he was gifted the book by his uncle "…may G-d grant me the merit of studying His holy Torah for the sake of Heaven, so says B. Wolf".
R. Binyamin Wolf Löw (1777-1851), author of Shaarei Torah, rabbi of Amshinov, Vrbové (Hungary) and other cities. A prominent Torah scholar in the times of the Chatam Sofer and R. Akiva Eger. Composed many works on all parts of the Torah, published as the Shaarei Torah series. His first composition, published at the age of 26, received enthusiastic approbations by the leading Torah scholars of his generation, including R. Akiva Eger, the Chatam Sofer, and others.
[1], 120; 187 leaves. 32 cm. Good condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Tears to title page, slightly affecting border. Tears to several other leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.
Inscription on the title page handwritten and signed by R. Binyamin Wolf Löw, author of Shaarei Torah, attesting that he was gifted the book by his uncle "…may G-d grant me the merit of studying His holy Torah for the sake of Heaven, so says B. Wolf".
R. Binyamin Wolf Löw (1777-1851), author of Shaarei Torah, rabbi of Amshinov, Vrbové (Hungary) and other cities. A prominent Torah scholar in the times of the Chatam Sofer and R. Akiva Eger. Composed many works on all parts of the Torah, published as the Shaarei Torah series. His first composition, published at the age of 26, received enthusiastic approbations by the leading Torah scholars of his generation, including R. Akiva Eger, the Chatam Sofer, and others.
[1], 120; 187 leaves. 32 cm. Good condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Tears to title page, slightly affecting border. Tears to several other leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Sold for: $688
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Tiferet HaTzvi, composition on Tractate Beitzah, with the book Chotam Tahor – Kerem Shlomo, novellae on the laws of Yoreh De'ah, by R. Uziel Meisels of Ritshvol (Ryczywół), disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. Zhovkva, 1803. First edition.
Various signatures on the title page, including early ownership inscriptions of R. Binyamin Wolf Löw, author of Shaarei Torah, from his tenure as rabbi of Amshinov (Mszczonów, Poland): "B.[inyamin] Wolf son of R. Elazar, rabbi of Amshinov and the surroundings".
R. Binyamin Wolf Löw (1777-1851), author of Shaarei Torah, rabbi of Amshinov, Vrbové (Hungary) and other cities. A prominent Torah scholar in the times of the Chatam Sofer and R. Akiva Eger. Composed many works on all parts of the Torah, published as the Shaarei Torah series. His first composition, published at the age of 26, received enthusiastic approbations by the leading Torah scholars of his generation, including R. Akiva Eger, the Chatam Sofer, and others.
The author, R. Uziel Meisels (1744-1786), rabbi and yeshiva dean in Ovstrovse, Ritshvol and Neustadt. In his youth, he was acquainted with the Baal Shem Tov, and quotes his teachings in his books. After the passing of the Baal Shem Tov, he became a disciple of R. Dov Ber, the Maggid of Mezeritch, and was a colleague of the latter's disciples: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, R. Zusha of Anipoli, and others leading disciples.
[2], 16; 29 leaves. 37.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains to all pages. Marginal wear and tears. Open tears to first two leaves, affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 634.
Various signatures on the title page, including early ownership inscriptions of R. Binyamin Wolf Löw, author of Shaarei Torah, from his tenure as rabbi of Amshinov (Mszczonów, Poland): "B.[inyamin] Wolf son of R. Elazar, rabbi of Amshinov and the surroundings".
R. Binyamin Wolf Löw (1777-1851), author of Shaarei Torah, rabbi of Amshinov, Vrbové (Hungary) and other cities. A prominent Torah scholar in the times of the Chatam Sofer and R. Akiva Eger. Composed many works on all parts of the Torah, published as the Shaarei Torah series. His first composition, published at the age of 26, received enthusiastic approbations by the leading Torah scholars of his generation, including R. Akiva Eger, the Chatam Sofer, and others.
The author, R. Uziel Meisels (1744-1786), rabbi and yeshiva dean in Ovstrovse, Ritshvol and Neustadt. In his youth, he was acquainted with the Baal Shem Tov, and quotes his teachings in his books. After the passing of the Baal Shem Tov, he became a disciple of R. Dov Ber, the Maggid of Mezeritch, and was a colleague of the latter's disciples: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, R. Zusha of Anipoli, and others leading disciples.
[2], 16; 29 leaves. 37.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains to all pages. Marginal wear and tears. Open tears to first two leaves, affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 634.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Responsa Keter Kehunah, by R. Yitzchak Avraham Katz of Pinchov (Pińczów; descendant of R. Shabtai Kohen, the Shach). [Zhovkva, 1805]. First edition.
The title page states "Part I", yet no other parts were printed. An exchange of halachic letters on the topic of agunot was printed in section 76, with two responsa by the Maggid of Kozhnitz, a responsum by R. Pinchas Horowitz author of the Haflaa, and a responsum by the author.
Ownership inscription on the title page, signed by R. Chaim Natan Dembitzer, dated 22nd Sivan 1852. His signature also appears on the second leaf.
R. Chaim Natan Dembitzer (1820-1892), head of the Krakow Beit Din and prominent rabbi in his times. He was involved in the great machine matzah polemic, and published Modaa LeBeit Yisrael – views of the rabbis opposing it. Prolific author, particularly on the history of Polish and Galician rabbis.
[1], 77 leaves. 36 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 248.
The title page states "Part I", yet no other parts were printed. An exchange of halachic letters on the topic of agunot was printed in section 76, with two responsa by the Maggid of Kozhnitz, a responsum by R. Pinchas Horowitz author of the Haflaa, and a responsum by the author.
Ownership inscription on the title page, signed by R. Chaim Natan Dembitzer, dated 22nd Sivan 1852. His signature also appears on the second leaf.
R. Chaim Natan Dembitzer (1820-1892), head of the Krakow Beit Din and prominent rabbi in his times. He was involved in the great machine matzah polemic, and published Modaa LeBeit Yisrael – views of the rabbis opposing it. Prolific author, particularly on the history of Polish and Galician rabbis.
[1], 77 leaves. 36 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 248.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Vaad LaChachamim, biographies of Torah leaders and their books, supplements to the book Shem HaGedolim, with Tov Ayin, reasons and laws, novellae and responsa, by R. Chaim Yosef David Azulai. Livorno, [1796]. First edition, printed in the lifetime of the author, the Chida.
Owner's signature on the title page: "Ch.B.R. HaLevi", and inscription by R. Rachamim Shlomo HaLevi, testifying that he received the book from him as a gift. Signature-stamp on the heading of p. 2a: "…Rachamim Shlomo HaLevy".
R. Rachamim Shlomo HaLevy (d. 1874), renowned Torah scholar, leading Jerusalem rabbi in the 1820s-1870s. His signature appears on letters and proclamations issued by Jerusalem Torah scholars in that time. He was the head of the Jerusalem Beit Din and a kabbalist in the Beit El yeshiva. A confidant of the Rishon LeTzion R. Avraham Gagin and a leader of the Jerusalem community. A prominent emissary, with considerable impact on the Jews of Constantinople and Turkey. He succeeded his father R. Rafael Shlomo HaLevy as emissary in 1819 (see enclosed material).
[1], 2-54; 1-72 leaves. 17.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Original gilt-embossed leather binding, rubbed. Worming to binding.
Owner's signature on the title page: "Ch.B.R. HaLevi", and inscription by R. Rachamim Shlomo HaLevi, testifying that he received the book from him as a gift. Signature-stamp on the heading of p. 2a: "…Rachamim Shlomo HaLevy".
R. Rachamim Shlomo HaLevy (d. 1874), renowned Torah scholar, leading Jerusalem rabbi in the 1820s-1870s. His signature appears on letters and proclamations issued by Jerusalem Torah scholars in that time. He was the head of the Jerusalem Beit Din and a kabbalist in the Beit El yeshiva. A confidant of the Rishon LeTzion R. Avraham Gagin and a leader of the Jerusalem community. A prominent emissary, with considerable impact on the Jews of Constantinople and Turkey. He succeeded his father R. Rafael Shlomo HaLevy as emissary in 1819 (see enclosed material).
[1], 2-54; 1-72 leaves. 17.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Original gilt-embossed leather binding, rubbed. Worming to binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Kerem LiShlomo, new Peshat-oriented and grammatical commentary on Shir HaShirim, by Mordechai son of R. Shlomo Plungian. Vilna, 1877.
Dedication to Montefiore handwritten by the author on verso of front wrapper.
Signature of Moses Montefiore (in English) on title page. Additional signature of Montefiore on p. 24.
[1], 48 pages. Printed front wrapper. 21 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. Marginal tears and tape repairs to front wrapper. Stamp. New leather binding.
Dedication to Montefiore handwritten by the author on verso of front wrapper.
Signature of Moses Montefiore (in English) on title page. Additional signature of Montefiore on p. 24.
[1], 48 pages. Printed front wrapper. 21 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. Marginal tears and tape repairs to front wrapper. Stamp. New leather binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Esh Dat, homilies on the weekly Torah portions, and Mutzal MeEsh, responsa, by R. Chaim Alfandari. Constantinople, [1718]. First edition.
Ownership inscription on title page: "…Avraham HaLevi of Chelm" – signature of R. Avraham HaLevi of Chełm, Rabbi of Emden – leading Torah scholar of his generation. He succeeded R. Yaakov Emden, the Yaavetz, as rabbi of Emden (ca. 1750s-1760s). Together with the Yaavetz he battled the remaining Sabbateans in Germany.
Another ownership inscription: "…from my mother, the Rebbetzin… Gavriel Adler HaKohen" – R. Gavriel HaKohen Adler Rabbi of Meiringen and Oberdorf, brother of R. Natan Adler Rabbi of London, died in 1859.
The title page and other leaves bear stamps of R. "Chaim Berlin son of the Netziv, formerly Rabbi of Moscow and of Volozhin, currently in Jerusalem" – the renowned R. Chaim Berlin (1832-1912), foremost Torah scholar in his generation and an illustrious Torah figure of Lithuania and Jerusalem. Eldest son of the Netziv of Volozhin.
[2], 84; 42 leaves. 27.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. A strip of paper reinforcing inner margin of title page, affecting the border of the title page. Small tears in several places, without loss. Owners' stamps. New leather binding.
Ownership inscription on title page: "…Avraham HaLevi of Chelm" – signature of R. Avraham HaLevi of Chełm, Rabbi of Emden – leading Torah scholar of his generation. He succeeded R. Yaakov Emden, the Yaavetz, as rabbi of Emden (ca. 1750s-1760s). Together with the Yaavetz he battled the remaining Sabbateans in Germany.
Another ownership inscription: "…from my mother, the Rebbetzin… Gavriel Adler HaKohen" – R. Gavriel HaKohen Adler Rabbi of Meiringen and Oberdorf, brother of R. Natan Adler Rabbi of London, died in 1859.
The title page and other leaves bear stamps of R. "Chaim Berlin son of the Netziv, formerly Rabbi of Moscow and of Volozhin, currently in Jerusalem" – the renowned R. Chaim Berlin (1832-1912), foremost Torah scholar in his generation and an illustrious Torah figure of Lithuania and Jerusalem. Eldest son of the Netziv of Volozhin.
[2], 84; 42 leaves. 27.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. A strip of paper reinforcing inner margin of title page, affecting the border of the title page. Small tears in several places, without loss. Owners' stamps. New leather binding.
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Ateret Tzvi, halachic novellae and novellae on midrashim, by R. Tzvi Hirsh Charif Rabbi of Halberstadt. [Lviv, ca. 1804].
Signatures and stamps of R. Chaim Berlin of Volozhin (1832-1912), son of the Netziv.
56, [6] leaves (misfoliation: 1, [1], 3-11, [1], 13-16, [1], 18-30, 32-37, 37-42, 44-49, 49-56, [6] leaves). Without title page. 33.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
The printing of the book was presumably never completed, and it was printed without title page.
Signatures and stamps of R. Chaim Berlin of Volozhin (1832-1912), son of the Netziv.
56, [6] leaves (misfoliation: 1, [1], 3-11, [1], 13-16, [1], 18-30, 32-37, 37-42, 44-49, 49-56, [6] leaves). Without title page. 33.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
The printing of the book was presumably never completed, and it was printed without title page.
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