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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Books given as Bar Mitzvah gifts:
1. Mishnayot, Nashim Nezikin, Sinai Publishing, Vienna-Budapest, 1937. Given "to the dear Bar Mitzvah Yisrael Mordechai, from …..Twersky". The recipient is the Rebbe of Rachmastrivka-Jerusalem (1929-2002).
2. Torat Elokim, Chumash Vayikra. Dedication from 1937 handwritten by Rabbi Aryeh Levine, the Jerusalemite Tzadik.
3. Sefer Nifla'ot Chadashot, Halachic Homiletics on the Torah by Rabbi Shimshon of Ostropoli. Jerusalem 1947. Dedication by "Rabbi Aharon [Ha-Cohen] Rosenfeld" (Rebbe of Pinsk-Karlin Chasidim, 1927-2001).
Various sizes and conditions.
1. Mishnayot, Nashim Nezikin, Sinai Publishing, Vienna-Budapest, 1937. Given "to the dear Bar Mitzvah Yisrael Mordechai, from …..Twersky". The recipient is the Rebbe of Rachmastrivka-Jerusalem (1929-2002).
2. Torat Elokim, Chumash Vayikra. Dedication from 1937 handwritten by Rabbi Aryeh Levine, the Jerusalemite Tzadik.
3. Sefer Nifla'ot Chadashot, Halachic Homiletics on the Torah by Rabbi Shimshon of Ostropoli. Jerusalem 1947. Dedication by "Rabbi Aharon [Ha-Cohen] Rosenfeld" (Rebbe of Pinsk-Karlin Chasidim, 1927-2001).
Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, Part One, Chapter 1-132. Vienna, 1801.
Leaf 5 bears the signature of Rabbi Shlomo Hass, and the title-page is signed by Rabbi Feivel Floit. [Additional Signatures of Rabbi Mordechai ben R' Zalman Knepelmacher].
Hundreds of glosses of varied lengths, [most of which were probably written by Rabbi Shlomo Hass; others are written by Rabbi Feivel Floit, disciple of the Chatam Sofer].
Rabbi Shlomo Hass, (d. 1847, Otzar Harabbanim 18411), Rabbi of Dreznitz, among the great halachic authorities of his generation – the generation of the Chatam Sofer and the K'tav Sofer, Rabbi Yehuda Asad and Rabbi Shlomo Kvech. His book Kerem Shlomo, on Orach Chaim, Yoreh De'ah and Even Ha'ezer, was printed in Pressburg between 180-1845, with the approbation of the Chatam Sofer. Part of his book on Choshen Mishpat was printed from the manuscript in Jerusalem. (In the publishers' preface, they write that they assume that the Kerem Shlomo used the Shulchan Aruch printed in Vienna, 1761 – which indeed is his Shulchan Aruch which we have).
Rabbi Chizkiya Feivel Floit, Rabbi of Shoran (1818-1895) was born in Kalin. He was one of the foremost disciples of the Chatam Sofer. Author of "Likutei Chaver ben Chaim" - 11 parts, in which he cited much of his master's Torah. (See about him in the article "The Chatam Sofer and his Disciples", pages 132-135).
344 leaves, 37 cm. Elaborate edition on high-quality paper, good condition, tears on the title-page, stains. New binding with leather spine.
Leaf 5 bears the signature of Rabbi Shlomo Hass, and the title-page is signed by Rabbi Feivel Floit. [Additional Signatures of Rabbi Mordechai ben R' Zalman Knepelmacher].
Hundreds of glosses of varied lengths, [most of which were probably written by Rabbi Shlomo Hass; others are written by Rabbi Feivel Floit, disciple of the Chatam Sofer].
Rabbi Shlomo Hass, (d. 1847, Otzar Harabbanim 18411), Rabbi of Dreznitz, among the great halachic authorities of his generation – the generation of the Chatam Sofer and the K'tav Sofer, Rabbi Yehuda Asad and Rabbi Shlomo Kvech. His book Kerem Shlomo, on Orach Chaim, Yoreh De'ah and Even Ha'ezer, was printed in Pressburg between 180-1845, with the approbation of the Chatam Sofer. Part of his book on Choshen Mishpat was printed from the manuscript in Jerusalem. (In the publishers' preface, they write that they assume that the Kerem Shlomo used the Shulchan Aruch printed in Vienna, 1761 – which indeed is his Shulchan Aruch which we have).
Rabbi Chizkiya Feivel Floit, Rabbi of Shoran (1818-1895) was born in Kalin. He was one of the foremost disciples of the Chatam Sofer. Author of "Likutei Chaver ben Chaim" - 11 parts, in which he cited much of his master's Torah. (See about him in the article "The Chatam Sofer and his Disciples", pages 132-135).
344 leaves, 37 cm. Elaborate edition on high-quality paper, good condition, tears on the title-page, stains. New binding with leather spine.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $2
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Two books from the library of the Ga'on Rabbi Avraham Palagi.
1. Arba'ah Ve-essrim, part III, Nevi'im Achronim, with commentary Chomat Anach by the Chida. Pisa, 1803.
A few signatures by the Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Palagi. Many comments appear in two kinds of handwritings; some in his tiny handwriting. On page 82, a signed comment by "Ha-Chabif". (The other comments in a larger handwriting are possibly by Rabbi Chabif, when he was younger, in one of them the book "Eretz Yehudah by Rabbi Yehuda Tanugi" is mentioned – Rabbi Yehudah Tanugi died in Safed in 1835 and if so, it was written before 1835).
2. Vehochiach Avraham, Part I. Pirkei Mussar in Ladino, Rabbi Avraham Palagi, with Haskamah by his father Rabbi Chaim. Salonika, 1853. First Edition.
Various signatures and stamps by the author Rabbi Avraham Palagi and his family members.
The Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Palagi, [Chabi'f] Rabbi of Izmir (1788-1868). Famous Ga'on in his generation. Wrote ninety-five books [!] on Halacha, novellae and Mussar.
His son, the Ga'on Rabbi Avraham Palagi (1810-1899) replaced him as Rabbi of Izmir, and also published twenty books on Halacha, Drosh and Mussar, apart from the books of his father and his brother, in whose printing he was involved – see about them in the book "Rabbi Chaim Palagi and his Books", Yishai Chasida, Jerusalem 1968.
Various sizes and conditions, good-fair condition, cardboard bindings with leather spine and corners, worn.
1. Arba'ah Ve-essrim, part III, Nevi'im Achronim, with commentary Chomat Anach by the Chida. Pisa, 1803.
A few signatures by the Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Palagi. Many comments appear in two kinds of handwritings; some in his tiny handwriting. On page 82, a signed comment by "Ha-Chabif". (The other comments in a larger handwriting are possibly by Rabbi Chabif, when he was younger, in one of them the book "Eretz Yehudah by Rabbi Yehuda Tanugi" is mentioned – Rabbi Yehudah Tanugi died in Safed in 1835 and if so, it was written before 1835).
2. Vehochiach Avraham, Part I. Pirkei Mussar in Ladino, Rabbi Avraham Palagi, with Haskamah by his father Rabbi Chaim. Salonika, 1853. First Edition.
Various signatures and stamps by the author Rabbi Avraham Palagi and his family members.
The Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Palagi, [Chabi'f] Rabbi of Izmir (1788-1868). Famous Ga'on in his generation. Wrote ninety-five books [!] on Halacha, novellae and Mussar.
His son, the Ga'on Rabbi Avraham Palagi (1810-1899) replaced him as Rabbi of Izmir, and also published twenty books on Halacha, Drosh and Mussar, apart from the books of his father and his brother, in whose printing he was involved – see about them in the book "Rabbi Chaim Palagi and his Books", Yishai Chasida, Jerusalem 1968.
Various sizes and conditions, good-fair condition, cardboard bindings with leather spine and corners, worn.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $1,200
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Sefer Teshuvot Hage'onim (Sha'arei Teshuvah), with glosses by Iyei Hayam, by Rabbi Israel Moshe Chazan. Livorno, 1869.
On the title-page: Stamp of Rabbi Chaim Chizkiyahu Medini and a handwritten inscription saying that the book is from the ancient Jewish communities in Crimea.
Many short comments, handwritten by the "Sdei Chemed", in the sheets of the book and on the leaf over the front cover. In some of the comments he mentions matters to be copied from the book to his essay. At the end of the book - handwritten index (probably also handwritten by the "Sdei Chemed").
Rabbi Chayim Chizkiyahu Medini, author of Sdei Chemed (1835-1905, Otzar Harabbanim 6323), served as Rabbi in Constantinopol, Krasobzar and Hebron. Published a huge Encyclopedia named "Sdei Hemed" - 18 volumes, and many other books.
Of his great library, nearly to nothing survived as it was burnt in 1948 with the four Sefaradi synagogues in the Old City of Jerusalem.
[2] 120 leaves. Very good condition. Old and brushed binding.
On the title-page: Stamp of Rabbi Chaim Chizkiyahu Medini and a handwritten inscription saying that the book is from the ancient Jewish communities in Crimea.
Many short comments, handwritten by the "Sdei Chemed", in the sheets of the book and on the leaf over the front cover. In some of the comments he mentions matters to be copied from the book to his essay. At the end of the book - handwritten index (probably also handwritten by the "Sdei Chemed").
Rabbi Chayim Chizkiyahu Medini, author of Sdei Chemed (1835-1905, Otzar Harabbanim 6323), served as Rabbi in Constantinopol, Krasobzar and Hebron. Published a huge Encyclopedia named "Sdei Hemed" - 18 volumes, and many other books.
Of his great library, nearly to nothing survived as it was burnt in 1948 with the four Sefaradi synagogues in the Old City of Jerusalem.
[2] 120 leaves. Very good condition. Old and brushed binding.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $2,500
Including buyer's premium
Imrei Yosher Responsa, Part one, by Rabbi Arik, Munkacz, 1913. Owners' signatures by Rabbi "Aryeh Zvi Frumer Av-Beit-Din Kozieglowy, resident of Sosnowica and Rabbi in Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva".
Many scholarly glosses.
Rabbi Aryeh Zvi Frumer – "Rabbi Leib Hirsch Koziegloer" (1884-1943), A leading Ga'on in Poland. Grandson of Rabbi Dobrish of Ausch a disciple and chasid of the "Avnei Nezer" of Sochaczew. Great in the revealed and hidden Torah, Rosh Yeshiva, and leading halachic authority in his time. Av-Beit-Din Zawiercie and Kozieglowy. Rosh Yeshivat Sochaczew and one of the heads of Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva. Author of "Eretz Zvi" and "Siach Ha-Sadeh". Maintained correspondence with the author of the book, Rabbi Meir Arik and with Rabbi Yosef Engel of Krakow. Died in the holocaust.
[4], 106 leaves; 8 pages, 124 leaves, 32 cm. Dry paper, fair condition, tears. Worn out binding.
Many scholarly glosses.
Rabbi Aryeh Zvi Frumer – "Rabbi Leib Hirsch Koziegloer" (1884-1943), A leading Ga'on in Poland. Grandson of Rabbi Dobrish of Ausch a disciple and chasid of the "Avnei Nezer" of Sochaczew. Great in the revealed and hidden Torah, Rosh Yeshiva, and leading halachic authority in his time. Av-Beit-Din Zawiercie and Kozieglowy. Rosh Yeshivat Sochaczew and one of the heads of Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva. Author of "Eretz Zvi" and "Siach Ha-Sadeh". Maintained correspondence with the author of the book, Rabbi Meir Arik and with Rabbi Yosef Engel of Krakow. Died in the holocaust.
[4], 106 leaves; 8 pages, 124 leaves, 32 cm. Dry paper, fair condition, tears. Worn out binding.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $2
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Sefer Maginei Eretz, Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, Rabbi Yosef Caro, with Magen Avraham and Magen David. Amsterdam, 1732.
Two title-pages, the first illustrated with figures and crowns.
On the second title-page a deleted inscription, under it writer's signature: Salach Avraham Salach. With a curled signature [similar to the well known signature of his grandfather Mahari Salach].
Many handwritten glosses, in fine Yemenite handwriting, by Rabbi Salach ben Rabbi Avraham Salach Ben Maharitz. In the end of many glosses appears the writing "Ritz", "Maharitz" or "Moz".
The responsum with original glosses in Maharitz's own handwriting (Amsterdam edition 1754) was found in Eretz Yisrael, and parts of these glosses were recently published in new Shulchan Aruch-Shtilei Zeitim editions. The handwriting in front of us is an exact copying. Some of the glosses in front of us do not appear in the original manuscript. [It is possible that these are copyings from a different edition, or added by the grandson, who was also a brilliant Halachic and Kabbalic scholar. This possibility is reasonable based the contents of the glosses, as they seem to be an edited copying].
Rabeinu Hamaharitz – Meri Yichye Ben Ya'akov Salach (1804-1859, Otzar Harabbanim 9119), a foremost rabbi in Yemen in the 18th century. Disciple of Rabbi David Mashraki author of "Shtilei Zeitim". When he was 43 he was appointed Chief Rabbi and Av-Beit-Din of all Yemenite communities. His authority was accepted in all of Yemen with no doubt. A leading halachic authority, determined and restored the custom of Yemenite rabbis to rule generally according to the Rambam Shulchan Aruch and the writings of the Arizal. Up to this day many Yemenites follow the rules of Maharitz.
On the third leaf signature "Shalom Ben Aharon Iraki". On top of the title-page ownership inscription and signature in faded and deleted ink: "Yosef Yichye Al-Adani".
[3],144 leaves, 32 cm. Moisture marks on lower part of first 29 leaves. Dark paper. Moth damages to first few leaves.
Enclosed is an expert's verification (Rabbi I. Ratzabi of Peulat Tzadik Institute). See more about the manuscript and about the writers in Encyclopedia of Yemenite Sages, A, pages 503-504).
Two title-pages, the first illustrated with figures and crowns.
On the second title-page a deleted inscription, under it writer's signature: Salach Avraham Salach. With a curled signature [similar to the well known signature of his grandfather Mahari Salach].
Many handwritten glosses, in fine Yemenite handwriting, by Rabbi Salach ben Rabbi Avraham Salach Ben Maharitz. In the end of many glosses appears the writing "Ritz", "Maharitz" or "Moz".
The responsum with original glosses in Maharitz's own handwriting (Amsterdam edition 1754) was found in Eretz Yisrael, and parts of these glosses were recently published in new Shulchan Aruch-Shtilei Zeitim editions. The handwriting in front of us is an exact copying. Some of the glosses in front of us do not appear in the original manuscript. [It is possible that these are copyings from a different edition, or added by the grandson, who was also a brilliant Halachic and Kabbalic scholar. This possibility is reasonable based the contents of the glosses, as they seem to be an edited copying].
Rabeinu Hamaharitz – Meri Yichye Ben Ya'akov Salach (1804-1859, Otzar Harabbanim 9119), a foremost rabbi in Yemen in the 18th century. Disciple of Rabbi David Mashraki author of "Shtilei Zeitim". When he was 43 he was appointed Chief Rabbi and Av-Beit-Din of all Yemenite communities. His authority was accepted in all of Yemen with no doubt. A leading halachic authority, determined and restored the custom of Yemenite rabbis to rule generally according to the Rambam Shulchan Aruch and the writings of the Arizal. Up to this day many Yemenites follow the rules of Maharitz.
On the third leaf signature "Shalom Ben Aharon Iraki". On top of the title-page ownership inscription and signature in faded and deleted ink: "Yosef Yichye Al-Adani".
[3],144 leaves, 32 cm. Moisture marks on lower part of first 29 leaves. Dark paper. Moth damages to first few leaves.
Enclosed is an expert's verification (Rabbi I. Ratzabi of Peulat Tzadik Institute). See more about the manuscript and about the writers in Encyclopedia of Yemenite Sages, A, pages 503-504).
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $3,000
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Leaves from the printed book Kehilot Ya'akov, on Tractates Chulin and Bechorot, by Rabbi Ya'akov Ysrael Kanievsky. Bnei Brak, 1976.
Early draft, printed on only one side, with corrections in the handwriting of the author, the Rabbi of Horonsteipel (the Steipler).
The Kehilot Ya'akov used to toil throughout many nights in writing his books, making correction after correction so that the matters would be easily understood by yeshiva students. Even after he gave his novellae to be printed, he would sometimes make corrections on the early drafts, thinking that there was yet room for improvement. (Toldot Ya'akov, pg. 209).
On the present pages, there are some parts on which slight corrections were made, and some parts which were erased and written again. The erasings were sometimes done in the Steipler's special method – he would make a frame around the word, in order not to erase words of Torah.
On verso of title-page there are notes of different questions addressed to the Steipler, and interesting stories.
Approx 43 leaves, 35 cm. Printed on one side of the leaf, corrected in blue pen. New binding.
Early draft, printed on only one side, with corrections in the handwriting of the author, the Rabbi of Horonsteipel (the Steipler).
The Kehilot Ya'akov used to toil throughout many nights in writing his books, making correction after correction so that the matters would be easily understood by yeshiva students. Even after he gave his novellae to be printed, he would sometimes make corrections on the early drafts, thinking that there was yet room for improvement. (Toldot Ya'akov, pg. 209).
On the present pages, there are some parts on which slight corrections were made, and some parts which were erased and written again. The erasings were sometimes done in the Steipler's special method – he would make a frame around the word, in order not to erase words of Torah.
On verso of title-page there are notes of different questions addressed to the Steipler, and interesting stories.
Approx 43 leaves, 35 cm. Printed on one side of the leaf, corrected in blue pen. New binding.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $500
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Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Part 2. Vienna, 1810.
Signed by Owner, Rabbi Shlomo Tzabel. Listing of study times from 1873-1876.
About two hundred learned, handwritten, glosses and notes in pretty and clear handwriting (mostly in pencil).
Rabbi Shlomo Tzabel (d. approx. 1900, Otzar Harabbanim 18594) was a dayan in Tirnau, Hungary. He was born in the city Chadash. His masters were Rabbi Meir Ash and Rabbi Yehuda Assad. He was a holy tzaddik who conducted an ascetic lifestyle and was used to fasting. His son in la, Rabbi Zusman Katz Stern of Kishkarsh, published his novellae on the Torah, under the name "Imrei Noam" (Faksh, 1907-1909).
[6], 96, 98-109, 200-242, 153-312 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition, with moisture stains and slight moth damage. Old leather and cloth binding.
Signed by Owner, Rabbi Shlomo Tzabel. Listing of study times from 1873-1876.
About two hundred learned, handwritten, glosses and notes in pretty and clear handwriting (mostly in pencil).
Rabbi Shlomo Tzabel (d. approx. 1900, Otzar Harabbanim 18594) was a dayan in Tirnau, Hungary. He was born in the city Chadash. His masters were Rabbi Meir Ash and Rabbi Yehuda Assad. He was a holy tzaddik who conducted an ascetic lifestyle and was used to fasting. His son in la, Rabbi Zusman Katz Stern of Kishkarsh, published his novellae on the Torah, under the name "Imrei Noam" (Faksh, 1907-1909).
[6], 96, 98-109, 200-242, 153-312 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition, with moisture stains and slight moth damage. Old leather and cloth binding.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $700
Sold for: $1,125
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The book Esa Einai, by the Chida. Levorne, 1785. First edition.
On the title-page, there is a signed ownership inscription of Rabbi Yosef Zonana, saying that the book belongs to his father, Rabbi Yosef Zonana [of the great Sages and leader of the Constantinople community in the second half of the 18th century).
Several handwritten glosses inside. Some are handwritten by Moharsha Elfandri, one gloss opens with the title Esa Einai, which was the way the holy Grandfather Elfandri signed his glosses in books. Esa stands for Eliezer Shlomo Elfandri. [See comparison to photocopy of his handwriting in the Esa Einai glosses on the book Divrei Emet.]
Rabbi Shlomo Eliezer Elfandri (1813-1930) was one of the great rabbis of Turkey. In his youth he maintained correspondence with Rabbi Akiva Eiger. He was the Chief Rabbi of Constantinople and Damascus. In his old age, he came to serve as Rabbi in Safed. He died at a very ripe old age in Jerusalem.
[2], 136, 114 leaves. 28.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, restored wear and moth damage. Some of the glosses are cropped.
On the title-page, there is a signed ownership inscription of Rabbi Yosef Zonana, saying that the book belongs to his father, Rabbi Yosef Zonana [of the great Sages and leader of the Constantinople community in the second half of the 18th century).
Several handwritten glosses inside. Some are handwritten by Moharsha Elfandri, one gloss opens with the title Esa Einai, which was the way the holy Grandfather Elfandri signed his glosses in books. Esa stands for Eliezer Shlomo Elfandri. [See comparison to photocopy of his handwriting in the Esa Einai glosses on the book Divrei Emet.]
Rabbi Shlomo Eliezer Elfandri (1813-1930) was one of the great rabbis of Turkey. In his youth he maintained correspondence with Rabbi Akiva Eiger. He was the Chief Rabbi of Constantinople and Damascus. In his old age, he came to serve as Rabbi in Safed. He died at a very ripe old age in Jerusalem.
[2], 136, 114 leaves. 28.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, restored wear and moth damage. Some of the glosses are cropped.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
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Apei Ravrevei – Shulchan Aruch Even Ha'ezer with Chelkat Mechokek and Beit Shmuel. Feurda, 1726.
On the head of the title-page: 1726, Shmuel Boneft Shneur of Feu[rda].
Over 160 glosses and corrections in handwriting, [some cropped]: scholarly glosses, references, erasings and corrections, moving letters to their places and pagination corrections.
The first edition of Shulchan Aruch Even Ha'-ezer printed with both of the two major commentators, Beit Shmuel and Chelkat Mechokek. This edition was reviewed by the great Rabbis of Feurda, and became the basis for all later editions. Even the mistakes in this edition, minor and major, became part of most of the later editions of Even Haezer. [For example: see omissions in chapter 51-52, sub-chapter 141].
The publisher, Rabbi Shmuel Boneft ben Rabbi Yosef Shneur [Shneuri], disciple of Rabbi Moshe Katzenelbogen, rabbi of Ansbach region. He published books in Feurda during 1724-1728 [Ashlei Ravrevei, Tapuchei Zahav, NAchalat Shiva and more]. He died in 1728, and in the last book published by his publishing-house, Em Hayeled Vichinuch Hakatan, he is refered to as "the deceased".
It seems that the copy we have is a copy which he prepared for a second edition, but he did not merit to publish it, and he died at a young age in 1728.
From a partial examination, it is evident that many of the corrections n this draft were not admitted in following editions, even the Lemberg edition (Balaban Print, photocopied in most of the new editions) was almost completely copied from this edition. According to a comparison made with the edition of the Rosh Pina Institute, it was found that some of the corrections were made in the name of later commentators, who made the corrections based on their own opinion, and some are not corrected even in this version.
The personal copy of the publisher which was recently discovered, has not yet been used in any of the latest editions of the Shulchan Aruch.
[2], 192 leaves. (Leaf 112 is double, and also the gloss on it was written twice), 33 cm. Good condition, some of the leaves are detached from the binding, red cutting of pages, worn and torn leather binding.
On the head of the title-page: 1726, Shmuel Boneft Shneur of Feu[rda].
Over 160 glosses and corrections in handwriting, [some cropped]: scholarly glosses, references, erasings and corrections, moving letters to their places and pagination corrections.
The first edition of Shulchan Aruch Even Ha'-ezer printed with both of the two major commentators, Beit Shmuel and Chelkat Mechokek. This edition was reviewed by the great Rabbis of Feurda, and became the basis for all later editions. Even the mistakes in this edition, minor and major, became part of most of the later editions of Even Haezer. [For example: see omissions in chapter 51-52, sub-chapter 141].
The publisher, Rabbi Shmuel Boneft ben Rabbi Yosef Shneur [Shneuri], disciple of Rabbi Moshe Katzenelbogen, rabbi of Ansbach region. He published books in Feurda during 1724-1728 [Ashlei Ravrevei, Tapuchei Zahav, NAchalat Shiva and more]. He died in 1728, and in the last book published by his publishing-house, Em Hayeled Vichinuch Hakatan, he is refered to as "the deceased".
It seems that the copy we have is a copy which he prepared for a second edition, but he did not merit to publish it, and he died at a young age in 1728.
From a partial examination, it is evident that many of the corrections n this draft were not admitted in following editions, even the Lemberg edition (Balaban Print, photocopied in most of the new editions) was almost completely copied from this edition. According to a comparison made with the edition of the Rosh Pina Institute, it was found that some of the corrections were made in the name of later commentators, who made the corrections based on their own opinion, and some are not corrected even in this version.
The personal copy of the publisher which was recently discovered, has not yet been used in any of the latest editions of the Shulchan Aruch.
[2], 192 leaves. (Leaf 112 is double, and also the gloss on it was written twice), 33 cm. Good condition, some of the leaves are detached from the binding, red cutting of pages, worn and torn leather binding.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Three volumes of Babylonian Talmud: Roash Hashana, Yoma, Sukka, Ta'anit. Megilla; Yevamot, Ketubot; Gittin, Nedarim, Nazir, Sota; also a volume of Chidushei Maharsha. Vilna and Horodna, 1835-1840.
Several long, scholarly glosses in the margins.
Ownership inscriptions of members of the Wallachwitz family, and of their son-in-law Rabbi Ze'ev Wolf Boruszak, of the Wloclawek, Warsaw region. Ink-stamp: WOLF BORUSZAK. RONIN.
Altogether 4 volumes, 39 cm. Good condition. Fair condition, with moth damages and worn by usage. First leaves of Tractate Rosh Hashana are missing. Original leather bindings, damaged and torn.
Several long, scholarly glosses in the margins.
Ownership inscriptions of members of the Wallachwitz family, and of their son-in-law Rabbi Ze'ev Wolf Boruszak, of the Wloclawek, Warsaw region. Ink-stamp: WOLF BORUSZAK. RONIN.
Altogether 4 volumes, 39 cm. Good condition. Fair condition, with moth damages and worn by usage. First leaves of Tractate Rosh Hashana are missing. Original leather bindings, damaged and torn.
Category
Glosses
Catalogue
Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $500
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
Babylonian Talmud – Tractates Avoda Zara, Avoth, and small tractates. Lemberg, 1865.
Over a hundred long handwritten glosses, both in Tractate Avoda Zara and Tractate Avoth, learned comments, full of comments. [Enough to make up a complete composition].
[3, 159 pages], 1-44 leaves, 1-179 leaves; 102, 18 leaves. 22 cm. Very good condition. [Some of the glosses in Chapters 4-5 are slightly cut off]. Cloth cover.
Over a hundred long handwritten glosses, both in Tractate Avoda Zara and Tractate Avoth, learned comments, full of comments. [Enough to make up a complete composition].
[3, 159 pages], 1-44 leaves, 1-179 leaves; 102, 18 leaves. 22 cm. Very good condition. [Some of the glosses in Chapters 4-5 are slightly cut off]. Cloth cover.
Category
Glosses
Catalogue