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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
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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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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $800
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She'elot LehaChacham R. Shaul HaKohen, commentaries on Moreh Nevuchim by Don Yitzchak Abarbanel, R. Yosef Gikatilla and other Torah scholars. Venice: Zuan di Gara, 1574. Only edition.
The book begins with philosophical questions addressed by R. Shaul HaKohen of Candia (disciple of R. Eliyahu Delmedigo) to Don Yitzchak Abarbanel, with the latter's answers, including his commentaries to Moreh Nevuchim by the Rambam. The book also includes commentaries to Moreh Nevuchim by R. Moshe son of Yehuda Nagari, commentary to the 25 propositions at the beginning of Part II of Moreh Nevuchim, by Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad al-Tabrisi (translated from Arabic by R. Yitzchak of Cordoba), and commentaries to Moreh Nevuchim by R. Yosef Gikatilla.
26; 31 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor traces of past dampness. Some worming. Marginal paper repairs to final leaves. New leather binding.
The book begins with philosophical questions addressed by R. Shaul HaKohen of Candia (disciple of R. Eliyahu Delmedigo) to Don Yitzchak Abarbanel, with the latter's answers, including his commentaries to Moreh Nevuchim by the Rambam. The book also includes commentaries to Moreh Nevuchim by R. Moshe son of Yehuda Nagari, commentary to the 25 propositions at the beginning of Part II of Moreh Nevuchim, by Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad al-Tabrisi (translated from Arabic by R. Yitzchak of Cordoba), and commentaries to Moreh Nevuchim by R. Yosef Gikatilla.
26; 31 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor traces of past dampness. Some worming. Marginal paper repairs to final leaves. New leather binding.
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Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
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Mikra'ei Kodesh, Part I – on the commandments to fear and love G-d and their principles; Part II – on the hidden aspects and reasons of the Mitzvot, by R. Yosef Samega. Venice: Zuan di Gara, 1586. First edition.
6, 116 leaves. 19 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains (including dampstains). Worming, affecting text. Handwritten dedication (dated 1932) on title page. Old binding, with damage.
6, 116 leaves. 19 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains (including dampstains). Worming, affecting text. Handwritten dedication (dated 1932) on title page. Old binding, with damage.
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Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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HaMekach VehaMimkar, by R. Hai Gaon. Venice: Zuan di Gara, 1602. First edition.
Ownership inscriptions with names of Tunisian rabbis on the title page: "R. Avraham Abukara" (possibly R. Avraham Abukara author of Ben Avraham, Livorno 1882), "R. Moshe Zemmour" (presumably R. Moshe Zemmour, a dayan of Tunis in the 19th century, author of Ben Mazeh, Tunis 1894).
Two glosses (on leaves 93 and 96).
97, [1] leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming, affecting text. Small marginal tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting title page border. Old, worn binding.
Ownership inscriptions with names of Tunisian rabbis on the title page: "R. Avraham Abukara" (possibly R. Avraham Abukara author of Ben Avraham, Livorno 1882), "R. Moshe Zemmour" (presumably R. Moshe Zemmour, a dayan of Tunis in the 19th century, author of Ben Mazeh, Tunis 1894).
Two glosses (on leaves 93 and 96).
97, [1] leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming, affecting text. Small marginal tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting title page border. Old, worn binding.
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Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Responsa Mahari Ben Lev, book four, with novellae on Tractates Kiddushin and Avoda Zara. Venice: Zanetto Zanetti, 1606. Second edition.
Signatures and inscriptions on the title page and on p. 30a.
78, [4] leaves. Leaves 69-72 bound out of sequence. 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with tape. Tears to several leaves, affecting text. Stamp. New binding.
Signatures and inscriptions on the title page and on p. 30a.
78, [4] leaves. Leaves 69-72 bound out of sequence. 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with tape. Tears to several leaves, affecting text. Stamp. New binding.
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Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $600
Sold for: $875
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Bayit Ne'eman, homilies about Torah, worship of G-d and lovingkindness, by R. Yitzchak Beja. Venice: Giovanni Cajon, 1621. Only edition.
The author, R. Yitzchak Beja, was a preacher and Torah disseminator in Nikopol (Bulgaria). He relates his life story in the preface.
Signature on title page.
118 leaves. 27 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Traces of past dampness and mold stains to several leaves. Open tears and extensive worming to title page and many other leaves, with significant damage to text, repaired with paper (including photocopy replacement of parts of title border). Entire book professionally restored, cleaned and remargined. Glosses and inscriptions (late). New binding.
The author, R. Yitzchak Beja, was a preacher and Torah disseminator in Nikopol (Bulgaria). He relates his life story in the preface.
Signature on title page.
118 leaves. 27 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Traces of past dampness and mold stains to several leaves. Open tears and extensive worming to title page and many other leaves, with significant damage to text, repaired with paper (including photocopy replacement of parts of title border). Entire book professionally restored, cleaned and remargined. Glosses and inscriptions (late). New binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,750
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Tolaat Yaakov, commentary on the prayers using the Pardes approaches, and secrets of the festivals, by the kabbalist R. Meir ibn Gabbai. Constantinople, [1560]. First edition.
The author, R. Meir ibn Gabbai, was a prominent kabbalist at the time of the Spanish expulsion. He authored other important kabbalistic works, including Avodat HaKodesh and Derech Emunah.
Ownership inscriptions on the title page, mostly deleted with ink, apart from one inscription, attesting that R. Yosef Shabtai Farhi (Yashpeh), a Jerusalemite Torah scholar, received the book from his grandfather R. Yehoshua Asher Farhi (also a Jerusalemite Torah scholar).
Stamps. A few glosses.
[79] leaves. 18.5 cm. Thick paper. Good-fair condition. Stains (including large dampstains). Paper repairs to title page and several other leaves. Marginal tears to two final leaves, slightly affecting text on one leaf. Worming. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings. New leather binding.
Without leaf of printed poem following title page, included in some copies only.
The author, R. Meir ibn Gabbai, was a prominent kabbalist at the time of the Spanish expulsion. He authored other important kabbalistic works, including Avodat HaKodesh and Derech Emunah.
Ownership inscriptions on the title page, mostly deleted with ink, apart from one inscription, attesting that R. Yosef Shabtai Farhi (Yashpeh), a Jerusalemite Torah scholar, received the book from his grandfather R. Yehoshua Asher Farhi (also a Jerusalemite Torah scholar).
Stamps. A few glosses.
[79] leaves. 18.5 cm. Thick paper. Good-fair condition. Stains (including large dampstains). Paper repairs to title page and several other leaves. Marginal tears to two final leaves, slightly affecting text on one leaf. Worming. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings. New leather binding.
Without leaf of printed poem following title page, included in some copies only.
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Kabbalistic Books
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![Shaarei Orah, principles of Kabbalah, by R. Yosef Gikatilla. Riva di Trento: [Jacob Marcaria, 1561]. First edition. Signature](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/44.jpg "Shaarei Orah, by R. Yosef Gikatilla – Riva di Trento, 1561")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
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Shaarei Orah, principles of Kabbalah, by R. Yosef Gikatilla. Riva di Trento: [Jacob Marcaria, 1561]. First edition.
Signatures and glosses in Italian script.
84 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (including many dampstains). Small marginal tears to title page, and marginal tears to other leaves repaired with paper, not affecting text. Censor's deletions. Censorship inscription on p. 80b and final leaf. New binding.
Signatures and glosses in Italian script.
84 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (including many dampstains). Small marginal tears to title page, and marginal tears to other leaves repaired with paper, not affecting text. Censor's deletions. Censorship inscription on p. 80b and final leaf. New binding.
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Kabbalistic Books
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![Shaarei Tzedek, kabbalistic methodology, Divine names and Ten Sefirot, by R. Yosef son of Karnitol [Gikatilla]. Riva di Trent](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/45.jpg "Shaarei Tzedek, by R. Yosef Gikatilla – Riva di Trento, 1561")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $800
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Shaarei Tzedek, kabbalistic methodology, Divine names and Ten Sefirot, by R. Yosef son of Karnitol [Gikatilla]. Riva di Trento: [Jacob Marcaria, 1561]. First edition.
Gloss in Italian script. Handwritten censorship inscriptions.
52 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Wide margins. Good condition. Stains (dampstains).
• Bound at beginning: Shaarei Orah, principles of Kabbalah, by R. Yosef Gikatilla. Warsaw, 1883.
[2], 106 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Dry, brittle paper. Good-fair condition. Stains, tears and wear.
2 books in one volume. Old binding.
Gloss in Italian script. Handwritten censorship inscriptions.
52 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Wide margins. Good condition. Stains (dampstains).
• Bound at beginning: Shaarei Orah, principles of Kabbalah, by R. Yosef Gikatilla. Warsaw, 1883.
[2], 106 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Dry, brittle paper. Good-fair condition. Stains, tears and wear.
2 books in one volume. Old binding.
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![Yefeh Nof, texts for business letters; with various prayers and piyyutim. Venice: Zuan di Gara, [after 1572]. This book feat](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/46.jpg "Yefeh Nof – Venice, After 1572 – First Edition of the Piyyutim Azamer")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
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Yefeh Nof, texts for business letters; with various prayers and piyyutim. Venice: Zuan di Gara, [after 1572].
This book features three famous piyyutim for Shabbat meals by the Arizal – Azamer BiShvachin, Asader LiSeudata and Bnei Heichala, printed here for the first time, on leaf 40. These piyyutim are acrostics of the name of the Arizal, and are sung until this day in many Jewish homes during the Shabbat meals. Other piyyutim by the Arizal on leaf 39.
The Arizal is mentioned on the title page and at the end of the book with the blessing for the deceased; the book was therefore evidently printed after 1572.
Lengthy gloss on verso of title page, signed "Yitzchak Franc[is?] and dated 1722. Other glosses in the book.
Incomplete copy. 40 leaves. Lacking 6 final leaves, with additional prayers and supplications. 17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains (including dampstains). Leaves trimmed, affecting headings or text at top of pages. Open tear to title page, affecting border, repaired. Tear to another leaf, repaired with paper. Worming to several leaves. Old binding.
This book features three famous piyyutim for Shabbat meals by the Arizal – Azamer BiShvachin, Asader LiSeudata and Bnei Heichala, printed here for the first time, on leaf 40. These piyyutim are acrostics of the name of the Arizal, and are sung until this day in many Jewish homes during the Shabbat meals. Other piyyutim by the Arizal on leaf 39.
The Arizal is mentioned on the title page and at the end of the book with the blessing for the deceased; the book was therefore evidently printed after 1572.
Lengthy gloss on verso of title page, signed "Yitzchak Franc[is?] and dated 1722. Other glosses in the book.
Incomplete copy. 40 leaves. Lacking 6 final leaves, with additional prayers and supplications. 17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains (including dampstains). Leaves trimmed, affecting headings or text at top of pages. Open tear to title page, affecting border, repaired. Tear to another leaf, repaired with paper. Worming to several leaves. Old binding.
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Kabbalistic Books
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![Asara Maamarot, by R. Menachem Azaria (the Rama) of Fano. Venice: Zuan di Gara, [1597]. First edition. The book Asara Maamaro](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/47.jpg "Asara Maamarot by the Rama of Fano – First Edition – Venice, 1597")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $875
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Asara Maamarot, by R. Menachem Azaria (the Rama) of Fano. Venice: Zuan di Gara, [1597]. First edition.
The book Asara Maamarot actually only includes three essays from the complete composition of the Rama of Fano. Some of the other essays were published separately on other occasions.
11, 13-80 leaves. Lacking leaf 12 (replaced in photocopy). A leaf from another book bound at the end. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains (including dampstains and dark stains to several leaves) and wear. Several tears. Worming to title page, slightly affecting border, repaired with paper. Worming to other leaves, primarily on margins, slightly affecting text in several places. Censor's deletion on title page. New leather binding.
The book Asara Maamarot actually only includes three essays from the complete composition of the Rama of Fano. Some of the other essays were published separately on other occasions.
11, 13-80 leaves. Lacking leaf 12 (replaced in photocopy). A leaf from another book bound at the end. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains (including dampstains and dark stains to several leaves) and wear. Several tears. Worming to title page, slightly affecting border, repaired with paper. Worming to other leaves, primarily on margins, slightly affecting text in several places. Censor's deletion on title page. New leather binding.
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Kabbalistic Books
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
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Three books of segulot, kabbalah and astronomy, printed in Jerusalem, in one volume:
• Sefer HaGoralot (Goral Kodesh), by R. Chaim Vital. Jerusalem: Yechiel Brill, Michel HaKohen and Yoel Moshe Solomon, [1863]. First edition. First book published by these publishers. Sh. HaLevy, no. 75.
• Sefer HaSegulot, selected segulot by R. Reuven son of Avraham of Jerusalem, with Sefer HaPirkus, attributed to R. Hai Gaon. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1865]. First edition of Sefer HaSegulot. Sh. HaLevy, no. 113.
• Sefer HaTechunah, by R. Chaim Vital. With astronomical illustrations. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1866]. First edition. Sh. HaLevy, no. 132.
Signature on all three title pages. Stamps and inscriptions.
3 books in one volume. Sefer HaGoralot: [1], 2-44, 49-52 leaves. Lacking 2 leaves (half title and leaf 1). Sefer HaPirkus: [2] leaves (two final leaves of Sefer HaSegulot, with separate title page). Sefer HaTechunah: [4], 52 leaves. Leaves 13-16 included twice. Sefer HaSegulot: 22 leaves (final two leaves bound after Sefer HaGoralot). 16 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Significant wear and creases. Open tears in several places, affecting text. Minor worming. Old binding, damaged.
• Sefer HaGoralot (Goral Kodesh), by R. Chaim Vital. Jerusalem: Yechiel Brill, Michel HaKohen and Yoel Moshe Solomon, [1863]. First edition. First book published by these publishers. Sh. HaLevy, no. 75.
• Sefer HaSegulot, selected segulot by R. Reuven son of Avraham of Jerusalem, with Sefer HaPirkus, attributed to R. Hai Gaon. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1865]. First edition of Sefer HaSegulot. Sh. HaLevy, no. 113.
• Sefer HaTechunah, by R. Chaim Vital. With astronomical illustrations. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1866]. First edition. Sh. HaLevy, no. 132.
Signature on all three title pages. Stamps and inscriptions.
3 books in one volume. Sefer HaGoralot: [1], 2-44, 49-52 leaves. Lacking 2 leaves (half title and leaf 1). Sefer HaPirkus: [2] leaves (two final leaves of Sefer HaSegulot, with separate title page). Sefer HaTechunah: [4], 52 leaves. Leaves 13-16 included twice. Sefer HaSegulot: 22 leaves (final two leaves bound after Sefer HaGoralot). 16 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Significant wear and creases. Open tears in several places, affecting text. Minor worming. Old binding, damaged.
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