Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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The book Pi Zadik, Novellae on Parshiot. By Rabbi Mimon Yappil, city rabbi and yeshiva teacher in Argeil. Livorno, 1759.
Inscriptions and signatures: [cropped] homiletic gloss on title-page. Inscriptions and nice oriental signatures on title-page and inside book of "[Moshe?] Bar Sasson Mordechai, signing here, Baghdad". [Possibly son of Rabbi Sasson Mordechai Moshe (Shendoch), author of Kol Sasson, one of the leading sages in Baghdad in mid-19th century]. "Blongs to Meir Shlomo Parchi". "I, the last owner, purchased it. Elazar Elyashar".
[4], 98 pages. 29.5 cm. Fair condition, stains. Restored damages on title-page and a few leaves. New elaborate binding.
Inscriptions and signatures: [cropped] homiletic gloss on title-page. Inscriptions and nice oriental signatures on title-page and inside book of "[Moshe?] Bar Sasson Mordechai, signing here, Baghdad". [Possibly son of Rabbi Sasson Mordechai Moshe (Shendoch), author of Kol Sasson, one of the leading sages in Baghdad in mid-19th century]. "Blongs to Meir Shlomo Parchi". "I, the last owner, purchased it. Elazar Elyashar".
[4], 98 pages. 29.5 cm. Fair condition, stains. Restored damages on title-page and a few leaves. New elaborate binding.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Sold for: $213
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Eshel Avraham with Ohel Moshe glosses, Rabbi Avraham Broda. Frankfurt am Main, 1747.
Halachic novellae and adjadicators' novellae. Approbations by Sephardi Rabbis in Amsterdam, Rabbi Ya'akov Yosha of Krakow [author of "Pnei Yehushua"], Rabbi Yehonatan Eibshitz and others. Illustrated title-page.
Signature on title-page "Yosef Burgil", on last page long owners listing signed by Rabbi "Yechiel Michal Segal of Glogau".
Rabbi Yechiel Michal Ha-Levi Segal of Glogau (died 1819, Otzar Harabbanim 9261), Dayan in Vienna and Av-Beit-Din of Eisenstadt. His novellae were published in the book "Chut Ha-Meshulash be-Shearim" in "Sha'ar Ha-Mayim", (response to him in Chatam Sofer Responsum, Orach Chaim, chapter 40 and chapter 80). His famous disciple was Rabbi David Deutsch, author of "Ohel David". His son Rabbi Moshe Glogau Av-Beit-Din Tzelim (Hungary) son in law of "Or Chadash" – see enclosed material.
Rabbi Yosef Burgil (1789-1870), one of the sages of Tunisia, author of "Vayiken Yosef" and "Zara'a de-Yosef".
[2],110 leaves, 32.5 cm. Good condition. Moth damages with minor damages to text. Thick paper. Cardboard binding.
Halachic novellae and adjadicators' novellae. Approbations by Sephardi Rabbis in Amsterdam, Rabbi Ya'akov Yosha of Krakow [author of "Pnei Yehushua"], Rabbi Yehonatan Eibshitz and others. Illustrated title-page.
Signature on title-page "Yosef Burgil", on last page long owners listing signed by Rabbi "Yechiel Michal Segal of Glogau".
Rabbi Yechiel Michal Ha-Levi Segal of Glogau (died 1819, Otzar Harabbanim 9261), Dayan in Vienna and Av-Beit-Din of Eisenstadt. His novellae were published in the book "Chut Ha-Meshulash be-Shearim" in "Sha'ar Ha-Mayim", (response to him in Chatam Sofer Responsum, Orach Chaim, chapter 40 and chapter 80). His famous disciple was Rabbi David Deutsch, author of "Ohel David". His son Rabbi Moshe Glogau Av-Beit-Din Tzelim (Hungary) son in law of "Or Chadash" – see enclosed material.
Rabbi Yosef Burgil (1789-1870), one of the sages of Tunisia, author of "Vayiken Yosef" and "Zara'a de-Yosef".
[2],110 leaves, 32.5 cm. Good condition. Moth damages with minor damages to text. Thick paper. Cardboard binding.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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The Halachot Ketanot book contains the responsum of Ya'akov Chagiz. Venice 1704.
Bound with: Korban Chagiga, Sermons and Novellae by Rabbi Moshe Galanty. Venice 1704.
The title-page is signed by Rabbi Yoseph Nissim Burla and Rabbi Yuda Navon. Inside the book there are some notes and signatures of additional owners.
Rabbi Yoseph Nissim Burla (1818-1903), Av-Beit-Din in Jerusalem, wrote many books. He sometimes signed his name with initials only; here we have his full signature.
Rabbi Yehuda Navon seems to be the second Rabbi Yehuda (died 1845), a leading rabbi in Jerusalem, who served as Rishon Letzion during the last year of his life.
[4], 71, [9]; 55, [1] page, 25 cm. Good condition. Title-page slightly torn. Stains. Light moth holes with some damage to text. Varying amounts of fire damage at the bottom of the Korban Chagiga book and its binding, none of the text is missing.
Bound with: Korban Chagiga, Sermons and Novellae by Rabbi Moshe Galanty. Venice 1704.
The title-page is signed by Rabbi Yoseph Nissim Burla and Rabbi Yuda Navon. Inside the book there are some notes and signatures of additional owners.
Rabbi Yoseph Nissim Burla (1818-1903), Av-Beit-Din in Jerusalem, wrote many books. He sometimes signed his name with initials only; here we have his full signature.
Rabbi Yehuda Navon seems to be the second Rabbi Yehuda (died 1845), a leading rabbi in Jerusalem, who served as Rishon Letzion during the last year of his life.
[4], 71, [9]; 55, [1] page, 25 cm. Good condition. Title-page slightly torn. Stains. Light moth holes with some damage to text. Varying amounts of fire damage at the bottom of the Korban Chagiga book and its binding, none of the text is missing.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Sir Ha-Shirim and Kohelet with "Metzudat David" and "Metzudat Zion" commentaies, Rabbi Yechiel Hillel Altchuler. Livorno, 1853.
On the title-page there are owner's signatures from Aleppo: "The young Moshe Yaudah"; "last purchaser…the young Ya'akov Antebi". Over the leaf of title-page a printed note is pasted "I, the young Ya'akov Antebi dedicated this book to Ahava and Achva Association for remembrance of my father Avraham Antebi and his daughter Flor".
58 leaves, 19 cm. Good condition. Moth-holes to inner margins. Last leaf and back cover partly detached. Binding is not original.
On the title-page there are owner's signatures from Aleppo: "The young Moshe Yaudah"; "last purchaser…the young Ya'akov Antebi". Over the leaf of title-page a printed note is pasted "I, the young Ya'akov Antebi dedicated this book to Ahava and Achva Association for remembrance of my father Avraham Antebi and his daughter Flor".
58 leaves, 19 cm. Good condition. Moth-holes to inner margins. Last leaf and back cover partly detached. Binding is not original.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Sold for: $150
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Sefer Mateh Ephraim with Eleph Le-Mateh, laws of Elul and the high holidays. Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot. Zolkwa, 1834. First Edition.
On the title-page and on leaf 18, signature in Sephardi handwriting by Rabbi "Yosef Chalfon", stamp of "Wolf Leib Rainer" and on second leaf, signature in Rabbi Ya'akov Chai Zarihan's handwriting (Chief Rabbi of Tiberias).
22.5 cm. Thick paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and slight moth damages to inner margins of first leaves. Detached binding, no spine.
On the title-page and on leaf 18, signature in Sephardi handwriting by Rabbi "Yosef Chalfon", stamp of "Wolf Leib Rainer" and on second leaf, signature in Rabbi Ya'akov Chai Zarihan's handwriting (Chief Rabbi of Tiberias).
22.5 cm. Thick paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and slight moth damages to inner margins of first leaves. Detached binding, no spine.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Sold for: $275
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Petach Beit David, responsum on Even Ha-Ezer and Choshen Ha-Mishpat, by Rabbi Yosef Ben David Ben Shabtai of Salonika. Salonika, 1746. Part B of Sefer Beit David (Part A is on Orach Chaim and Yoreh De'ah).
Signature on title-page: "this is my book, Eliyahu Anav".
Rabbi Eliyahu Anav, a leading rabbi in Constantinople. Disciple of Rabbi Eliyahu Palombo, in 1804 signed first amongst the disciples of Rabbi Eliyahu Palombo on the introduction to his book "Yad Ha-Melech". Rosh Yeshivah and Dayan of Balat. Served as chief rabbi of Constantinople in 1826. Died in 1832.
Few glosses in Sephardi handwriting.
[2],96; 158 leaves, 28 cm. Good condition. Thick paper and colored edging. Moth damages to borders, no damage to text. Moisture marks.
Signature on title-page: "this is my book, Eliyahu Anav".
Rabbi Eliyahu Anav, a leading rabbi in Constantinople. Disciple of Rabbi Eliyahu Palombo, in 1804 signed first amongst the disciples of Rabbi Eliyahu Palombo on the introduction to his book "Yad Ha-Melech". Rosh Yeshivah and Dayan of Balat. Served as chief rabbi of Constantinople in 1826. Died in 1832.
Few glosses in Sephardi handwriting.
[2],96; 158 leaves, 28 cm. Good condition. Thick paper and colored edging. Moth damages to borders, no damage to text. Moisture marks.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $125
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Divrei Yosef Responsum, by the Kabbalist Ga'on Rabbi Yosef Irgas. Livorno, 1742.
Signatures and owners' inscriptions: "bought it from Avraham Mansano" [leading rabbi in Fez, disciple of Rabbi Shmuel Elbaz. See enclosed material]. Signature on leaf I.
[1], 110 leaves. 30.5 cm. Fine quality paper, wide margins. Fair condition, moth damages and stains. Old worn binding.
Signatures and owners' inscriptions: "bought it from Avraham Mansano" [leading rabbi in Fez, disciple of Rabbi Shmuel Elbaz. See enclosed material]. Signature on leaf I.
[1], 110 leaves. 30.5 cm. Fine quality paper, wide margins. Fair condition, moth damages and stains. Old worn binding.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Levanon – Gan Na'ul, commentary on the Hebrew language and its roots, word-games and poetic phrases, by Rabbi Naftali Hertz Weisel. Amsterdam, 1765, Part I only. First edition.
On top of title-page, there is a partial owners' signature "-– the author, Mordechai Yitzchak Tama". Rabbi Mordechai Ben Yitzchak Tama translated the Rambam's responsum from Arabic into Hebrew in the book "Pe'er Ha-Dor". Levanon – Gan Na'ul was published in the same year and the same printing press, so it is reasonable assume that the full signature said "I received this book from the author, Mordechai Yitzchak Tama".
[4], 21,92, 94-96, 98-101 [i.e. :100], [1] leaf, 20 cm. Title-page stained and worn out, restored with scotch- tape.
On top of title-page, there is a partial owners' signature "-– the author, Mordechai Yitzchak Tama". Rabbi Mordechai Ben Yitzchak Tama translated the Rambam's responsum from Arabic into Hebrew in the book "Pe'er Ha-Dor". Levanon – Gan Na'ul was published in the same year and the same printing press, so it is reasonable assume that the full signature said "I received this book from the author, Mordechai Yitzchak Tama".
[4], 21,92, 94-96, 98-101 [i.e. :100], [1] leaf, 20 cm. Title-page stained and worn out, restored with scotch- tape.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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1. Sefer Torat Ha'adam by the Ramban. Warsaw 1876. On title-page handwritten: "Belongs to Hashem. Eliyahu son of Ya'akov of Lomza" and on the last page "Belongs to Eliyahu Ya'akov Lopian of Lomza".
2-3. Two volumes of Mishnayot (Tractates Nashim and Zera'im). Vilna 1891. In Tractate Nashim, ink-stamps "Eliyahu bar Y. Lapian" and ink-stamps of the Pinsky family; in the Tractate Zera'im, ink-stamps of the Pinsky family. In both volumes it is handwritten: "I verify that this Mishnayot belonged to my grandfather Rabbi Eliyahu Lopian, signed by his grandson Arye Pinsky".
4-7. Akeidat Yitzchak on the Torah and 5 Megillot, by Rabbi Yitzchak Arama. Pressburg 1849. Parts 2-5 only (Shemot through Devarim). All four volumes have ink-stamps "Eliyahu bar Ya'akov Lopian" and signatures of Kalman Zelig Pinsky. Sefer Bamidbar also has his handwritten signature. Leather-bound.
2-3. Two volumes of Mishnayot (Tractates Nashim and Zera'im). Vilna 1891. In Tractate Nashim, ink-stamps "Eliyahu bar Y. Lapian" and ink-stamps of the Pinsky family; in the Tractate Zera'im, ink-stamps of the Pinsky family. In both volumes it is handwritten: "I verify that this Mishnayot belonged to my grandfather Rabbi Eliyahu Lopian, signed by his grandson Arye Pinsky".
4-7. Akeidat Yitzchak on the Torah and 5 Megillot, by Rabbi Yitzchak Arama. Pressburg 1849. Parts 2-5 only (Shemot through Devarim). All four volumes have ink-stamps "Eliyahu bar Ya'akov Lopian" and signatures of Kalman Zelig Pinsky. Sefer Bamidbar also has his handwritten signature. Leather-bound.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $180
Sold for: $225
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1. Book of novellae by Ritva [Rabbi Yom Tov Ben Avraham Ashvili] on Tractate Shabbat. Warsaw, 1879.
2. Responsa Sefat Ha-Yam, Yehiel Michal Wolfsohn. Vilna, 1888.
3. Book of novellae by the Ramah on Tractate Sanhedrin. Warsaw, 1895.
4. Sefer Nachlat Shiva'a with glosses from "latest edition". Warsaw, 1898.
5. Sefer Aruch Ha-Shulchan on Orach Chaim, Part I. Pietrekov, 1903.
All books signed by Rabbi "Zvi Pesach Frank" (Rabbi of Jerusalem) in pencil or pen. Some of the book shave short comments in his handwriting.
Rabbi Zvi Pesach Frank (1872-1960, Otzar Harabbanim 17554), leading Posek and Rabbi in his generation. Son-in-law of the son of Rabbi Chaim Ya'akov Shapira, Av-Beit-Din Jerusalem, and his successor as member of Rabbi Shmuel Salant's Beit-Din, as of 1907. Established "Misrad Ha-Rabanut" in Jerusalem. Since 1934 - Rabbi of Jerusalem. Some of his writings became the books Har Tzvi Responsum, Mikraei Kodesh, Mikdash Melech and more.
Various sizes and conditions.
2. Responsa Sefat Ha-Yam, Yehiel Michal Wolfsohn. Vilna, 1888.
3. Book of novellae by the Ramah on Tractate Sanhedrin. Warsaw, 1895.
4. Sefer Nachlat Shiva'a with glosses from "latest edition". Warsaw, 1898.
5. Sefer Aruch Ha-Shulchan on Orach Chaim, Part I. Pietrekov, 1903.
All books signed by Rabbi "Zvi Pesach Frank" (Rabbi of Jerusalem) in pencil or pen. Some of the book shave short comments in his handwriting.
Rabbi Zvi Pesach Frank (1872-1960, Otzar Harabbanim 17554), leading Posek and Rabbi in his generation. Son-in-law of the son of Rabbi Chaim Ya'akov Shapira, Av-Beit-Din Jerusalem, and his successor as member of Rabbi Shmuel Salant's Beit-Din, as of 1907. Established "Misrad Ha-Rabanut" in Jerusalem. Since 1934 - Rabbi of Jerusalem. Some of his writings became the books Har Tzvi Responsum, Mikraei Kodesh, Mikdash Melech and more.
Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Sold for: $375
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1. Mahzor for Rosh Hashana, Nusach Poland and Mehrin. Sulzbach, 1795. First and second parts. On the first part's title-page, there is an ink-stamp of Rabbi Leopold Lowy, Chief Rabbi of Hungary, Budapest - first half of 19th century.
2. Seder Pesach Haggadah. Ma'ale Beit Horin, Vienna 1813. Stamps of Rabbi Yisrael Welcz of Budapest and Rabbi of Tinnye region. (Stained).
3. Sefer Mekor Chaim by Rabbi Yosef Karo. Lvov 1866. Stamp of Rabbi Yeckezkel Shraga Halevi Yungreis, Rabbi of Satmar Akariti.
4. Mele'ah Ketoret, Rabbi Susmann Eliezer Sofer. Pressburg 1872. Stamps of Rabbi Leopold Lowy Yitzchak Miller of Niersz region and Rabbi Aharon Zvi Keller, Rabbi of N. Shatkot.
5. Yedei Moshe al Tarya'g Mitzvot, Rabbi Zvi Ben Baruch Bendt Goitein. Faksh, 1905. Stamps of Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Goitein of Hodyesz, and of Gershon Goitein of Hodyesz.
Various sizes and conditions.
2. Seder Pesach Haggadah. Ma'ale Beit Horin, Vienna 1813. Stamps of Rabbi Yisrael Welcz of Budapest and Rabbi of Tinnye region. (Stained).
3. Sefer Mekor Chaim by Rabbi Yosef Karo. Lvov 1866. Stamp of Rabbi Yeckezkel Shraga Halevi Yungreis, Rabbi of Satmar Akariti.
4. Mele'ah Ketoret, Rabbi Susmann Eliezer Sofer. Pressburg 1872. Stamps of Rabbi Leopold Lowy Yitzchak Miller of Niersz region and Rabbi Aharon Zvi Keller, Rabbi of N. Shatkot.
5. Yedei Moshe al Tarya'g Mitzvot, Rabbi Zvi Ben Baruch Bendt Goitein. Faksh, 1905. Stamps of Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Goitein of Hodyesz, and of Gershon Goitein of Hodyesz.
Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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1. Gei Chizayon, (Saini 1928), with ink-stamp of author Rabbi Avraham (Leichtag) Wachsman Dayan in Neipest.
2. Nefesh Hachaim, (Vilna 1873), signature of Rabbi Gershon Rosenkowitz.
3. Shem HaGedolim LeHaChida, singed (in pencil) by Rabbi Chalfon Ha-Cohen of Djerba ("Shoel VeNishal").
4. Keter Torah, (Vienna 1864). Signed by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ullman Nadivarad.
5. HaEshkol, parts I-III (First Edition, Halberstadt, 1868-9), signed by Rabbi Shalom Mordechai HaCohen Shwadron (HaMaggid HaYerushalmi).
6. Ha'eleph Lecha Shlomo Responsum, signed by Rabbi Shalom Shwadron.
7. HaShemesh BeGevurato, (New York 1940), dedication signed by author Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Friedman.
8. Divrei Ge'onim, (Seged 1911), signed by Nathan Zvi Friedman (author of Otzar HaRabbanim).
Various sizes and conditions.
2. Nefesh Hachaim, (Vilna 1873), signature of Rabbi Gershon Rosenkowitz.
3. Shem HaGedolim LeHaChida, singed (in pencil) by Rabbi Chalfon Ha-Cohen of Djerba ("Shoel VeNishal").
4. Keter Torah, (Vienna 1864). Signed by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ullman Nadivarad.
5. HaEshkol, parts I-III (First Edition, Halberstadt, 1868-9), signed by Rabbi Shalom Mordechai HaCohen Shwadron (HaMaggid HaYerushalmi).
6. Ha'eleph Lecha Shlomo Responsum, signed by Rabbi Shalom Shwadron.
7. HaShemesh BeGevurato, (New York 1940), dedication signed by author Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Friedman.
8. Divrei Ge'onim, (Seged 1911), signed by Nathan Zvi Friedman (author of Otzar HaRabbanim).
Various sizes and conditions.
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