Auction 88 - Part I - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Chiddushei Shnei HaMeorot, novellae on the writings of the Rambam and the Ramban in Sefer HaMitzvot, by R. Shneur Feivish son of R. Menachem of Bolekhiv. Constantinople, [1749].
An inscription in Sephardic script appears at the top of the title page. The first line of the inscription is missing, due to the trimming of the upper margin. The second line reads: "Avraham Gershon Kitover". Apparently, the book belonged to R. Avraham Gershon of Kitov, the famous brother-in-law of the Baal Shem Tov and a leading kabbalist. Possibly, the book was given to him by the author himself, R. Shneur Feivish of Bolekhiv, an Ashkenazi scholar in Jerusalem and emissary of the Ashkenazi community at the time R. Gershon resided in Jerusalem. Calligraphic signature on title page: "Shlomo Halegua" (his signature appears on the last page as well: "Salomon Halegua").
[1], 35 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, mostly to margins. Tears and damage to several leaves, slightly affecting text in some places. Tape repairs to inner margins of title page and several other leaves. Top margins trimmed with damage and loss to headings. Bottom margins trimmed with loss of text on verso of title page. New leather binding.
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![Divrei Agur, principles and rules of Hebrew grammar, by R. Yaakov Finzi. Venice: Zuan (Giovanni) di Gara, [1605]. Only editio](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale88a/154.jpg "Sefer Dikduk – Divrei Agur – Venice, 1605 – Copy of Rebbe Nachum Dov B")
Divrei Agur, principles and rules of Hebrew grammar, by R. Yaakov Finzi. Venice: Zuan (Giovanni) di Gara, [1605]. Only edition.
Copy of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura (d. 1883), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, with his stamps on the title page.
Signature of R. Avraham Chai Mussafia, Torah scholar of Turkey and Jerusalem, author of Tehillah LeDavid on Tehillim.
16 leaves. 13 cm. Good condition. Stains, including yellow stains to lower margins. Leaves trimmed with damage to catchwords. Fine new leather binding.
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![Tosafei HaRosh, on Tractates Yevamot and Ketubot. Livorno, [1776]. Copy of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber of Sadigura (d. 1883), grands](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale88a/155.jpg "Tosafei HaRosh – On Tractates Yevamot and Ketubot – Livorno, 1776 – Co")
Tosafei HaRosh, on Tractates Yevamot and Ketubot. Livorno, [1776].
Copy of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber of Sadigura (d. 1883), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, with his stamps on the title page. Emendations and brief glosses in several places.
[2], 59; 4, 65-97 leaves. 29.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. New binding.
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Responsa Tzemach Tzedek, Even HaEzer, Part I, responsa on agunot, weddings and marriage, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Vilna, 1870. First edition.
Two title pages at beginning of the book; title and imprint printed in gold. Separate title page for laws of weddings.
Stamps of Rebbe Yehoshua Asher Rabinowitz of Porisov-Otwosk (d. Tishrei 1937) on the first title page and other leaves.
[2], 147; [1], 82, [1] leaves. Leaves 95-96 bound out of sequence. 35 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor wear. Minor marginal tears to title page and several other leaves, slightly affecting text on final leaf (with paper repairs). Minor worming. Many stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Original leather binding, worn and damaged, partially detached. Initials lettered in gilt in corner of front board.
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Tiferet HaTzvi, composition on Tractate Beitzah and novellae on the laws of Yoreh Deah, by R. Uziel Meisels of Ritshvol (Ryczywół), disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. Zhovkva, 1803. First edition.
Copy of R. Meir Shapiro of Lublin, dean of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva and founder of the Daf HaYomi. His stamps appear on the title page and front flyleaf: "Meir Shapiro Rabbi of Piotrkow".
Stamps of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva library.
On the title page, stamp (over the stamps of R. Meir Shapiro) of R. Moshe Nachum Yerushalimski Rabbi of Kielce (1855-1916), a leading Halachic authority in his generation, who corresponded already in his youth with prominent Torah scholars of the time, such as the Shoel UMeshiv, R. Yosef Shaul Nathansohn.
[2], 29; 16 leaves. Originally, 29 leaves bound at end of book (order of two works exchanged). 36.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear. Minor marginal tears to first two leaves. Minor tears and damage to last leaf, slightly affecting text. Minor worming, occasionally affecting text. Several leaves trimmed close to text, affecting headings and catchwords. Stamps. New binding.
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Two responsa works by leading Galician Torah scholars, bound together:
• Kochav MiYaakov, Responsa by R. Yaakov Weidenfeld Rabbi of Hrymailiv. Biłgoraj: R. Nata Kronenberg, 1933. First edition, published by the author's sons.
• Imrei David, responsa by R. David HaLevi Ish Horowitz Rabbi of Stanislav. Biłgoraj: R. Nata Kronenberg, 1934. Only edition, published by the author.
Many stamps of R. David Dov Berish Meisels Rabbi of Ujhel on the title pages and leaves of both books.
R. David Dov Meisels Rabbi of Ujhel (Sátoraljaújhely; 1875 – perished in the Holocaust 1944), leading Chassidic rabbi in Hungary. Son-in-law and successor of R. Moshe Yosef Teitelbaum Rabbi of Ujhel (son of the Yitav Lev).
[1], 99 leaves; [1], 2-8; 108 leaves. 31.5 cm. Dry, brittle paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor tears. Old cloth binding.
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Mikraot Gedolot, Torah, Neviim Rishoniim, Neviim Acharonim and Ketuvim, with Targum, Rashi and Ibn Ezra, Radak, Ralbag and the Masorah. Venice: Pietro and Lorenzo Bragadin, [1617-1619]. Set of four parts in four volumes.
The books were printed and sold in weekly booklets, between 1617-1619, to finance the printing.
Many signatures and ownership inscriptions, including those of R. Leib London and his sons R. Moshe and R. David (R. Leib London – Torah scholar of the Altona Kloiz and dayan in the Beit Din of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz; d. 1769).
Vol. I (Torah and Five Megillot): [6], 228; 802-844; 8 leaves. Leaves 802-844 of Five Megillot and 8 final leaves (Targum Yerushalmi) originally appeared in vol. IV. Vol. II (Neviim Rishonim): [1], 234-441 leaves. Lacking [1] final blank leaf. Vol. III (Neviim Acharonim): 442-616, 615-668 leaves. Misfoliation. Lacking title page. Vol. IV (Ketuvim): [1], 672-801; 845-908, [25] leaves. Lacking final blank leaf. Approx. 42 cm. Overall fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and traces of past dampness. Wax stains to several leaves. Wear. Tears, including open tears affecting text in several places. Tear to title page of vol. IV, affecting border, repaired with tape. Worming, affecting text. Original endpapers, mounted on new endpapers. Early wood and leather bindings, with restored spines and corners.
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Hilchot Rav Alfas with Rashi, Part I – Order Mo'ed (including Tractate Berachot and Halachot Ketanot), Part II – Order Nashim (with Tractate Chullin), and Part III – Order Nezikin. Amsterdam: Joseph Dayan son of Shimon Akiva Be'er, [1720]. Complete Set. All three parts in three volumes, comprising all Hilchot HaRif on the Talmudic tractates.
Ownership inscriptions handwritten by R. Yedidia Tia Weil on title pages of vols. I and II.
R. Yedidia Tia Weil (1722-1806), leading Torah scholar of his times, son of R. Netanel Weil author of Korban Netanel and close disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. Rabbi of Karlsruhe; author of Marbeh LeSaper and other works.
Three volumes. Vol. I: [3], 2-87; 108-303 leaves. Vol. II: [2], 41, 41-42, 42-251, [1], 252-317; 20; 6; 40 leaves. 6 leaves of Shaarei HaShevuot originally appeared at end of vol. III; 40 leaves of Simanei HaDinim originally appeared at beginning of vol. I. Vol. III: 376 leaves. 42-43 cm. Wide margins. Overall good condition. Stains, including minor dampstains. Worming. Tears, including minor open tears in several places (including title pages), not affecting text. Marginal paper repairs to title page of vol. II. Title page of vol. III partially detached. Stamps. Original, early wood and leather bindings, with clasp remnants. Wear, worming and damage to bindings (vol. II with non-original spine).
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![Chazon Nachum, novellae on Mishnayot Order Kodashim, by R. Eliezer Nachum. Constantinople, [1743]. On the title page, inscrip](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale88a/166.jpg "Chazon Nachum – Constantinople, 1743 – Signature of the Rishon LeTzion")
Chazon Nachum, novellae on Mishnayot Order Kodashim, by R. Eliezer Nachum. Constantinople, [1743].
On the title page, inscription (slightly trimmed) handwritten by R. Mordechai Yosef Meyuchas, attesting that he received the book as gift from R. Yosef Chaim ibn Benveniste, with his calligraphic signature, followed by another inscription of his name. Quill trials and other inscriptions on this leaf. A few glosses.
R. Mordechai Yosef Meyuchas (1738-1806), a Torah scholar of Jerusalem, emissary, kabbalist and Rishon LeTzion. He was the son of R. Refael Meyuchas and son-in-law of R. Yom Tov Algazi, whom he succeeded as Rishon LeTzion. Dean of the Knesset Yisrael yeshiva in Jerusalem.
Lettered in gilt on leather binding: "Chaim Yisrael Romano" (wealthy merchant from Constantinople who built the famous Beit Romano building in Hebron).
[4], 259, [3] leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Worming to several leaves. Original elegant leather binding, with gilt lettering. Defects to binding.
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Responsa Nechpah BaKesef, by R. Yonah Navon – teacher of the Chidah – two parts in two volumes: Part I – Constantinople: Brothers Reuven and Nissim sons of Yonah Ashkenazi, [1748]; Part II – Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1843]. First edition of both parts.
Part II opens with the work Pri MiPri by R. Yonah Navon – novellae on Pri Chadash and Pri Toar.
On the front endpaper of part II, dedication handwritten by R. Yaakov Shaul Elyashar, Rishon LeTzion and rabbi of Jerusalem, stepson of the publisher and proofreader of the present book.
On the title page of part I, signature-stamp of R. Chaim Shmuel HaKohen – Hasenior (d. 1873). Born in Italy, he immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1827. He settled in Tiberias where he served as community leader, emissary, and later rabbi of the city.
Two parts in two volumes. Part I: [1], 190, 6 leaves. Lacking leaf 7 at end of book; Part II: [2], 132 leaves. Approx. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, affecting text. A few marginal tears to part II, slightly affecting text in one place. Title page and final leaf of part I reinforced with tape, with slight damage to border. Inscriptions, signature and stamps. New bindings.
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Maleh Ratzon, "to resolve all the difficulties in the Talmud", by R. Avraham Naftali Hirsch HaLevi Spitz Segal, rabbi of Worms and the region. Frankfurt am Main, [1710]. First edition.
At the top of the title page, signature of R. Meir Yaakov Horowitz, son of the Haflaa; other inscriptions.
Inscription on the leaf following the title page, attesting to having received the book as wedding gift from R. Meir Yaakov.
Additional inscription on the following leaf.
R. Meir Yaakov Horowitz (1754-1780), son of the Haflaa and son-in-law of R. Shaul Rabbi of Amsterdam. He passed away at the young age of 26, in his father's lifetime. Some of his novellae were published by his father at the end of his book Haflaa on Ketubot, and by his brother (in Machaneh Levi, printed together with HaMikneh).
[2], 4; 97 [i.e. 99]; 40, 42-43, 45-114; 7, 9-10; 13, [1] leaves. Lacking leaves 41 and 44 of third sequence. Leaves 49-50 of second sequence bound out of order. 30 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, tears and wear. Worming to several leaves, affecting text. Binding damaged, lacking spine, and detached.
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Lot 169 Birkat HaZevach – Amsterdam, 1669 – Signature of Rabbi Shmuel Strashun, the Rashash of Vilna
![Birkat HaZevach, on Gemara, Rashi and Tosafot of Order Kodashim, by R. Aharon Shmuel Koidanover. [Amsterdam, 1669]. First edi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale88a/169_1.jpg "Birkat HaZevach – Amsterdam, 1669 – Signature of Rabbi Shmuel Strashun")
![Birkat HaZevach, on Gemara, Rashi and Tosafot of Order Kodashim, by R. Aharon Shmuel Koidanover. [Amsterdam, 1669]. First edi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale88a/169_2.jpg "Birkat HaZevach – Amsterdam, 1669 – Signature of Rabbi Shmuel Strashun")
![Birkat HaZevach, on Gemara, Rashi and Tosafot of Order Kodashim, by R. Aharon Shmuel Koidanover. [Amsterdam, 1669]. First edi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale88a/169_3.jpg "Birkat HaZevach – Amsterdam, 1669 – Signature of Rabbi Shmuel Strashun")
Birkat HaZevach, on Gemara, Rashi and Tosafot of Order Kodashim, by R. Aharon Shmuel Koidanover. [Amsterdam, 1669]. First edition.
Copy of R. Shmuel Strashun, with his signature on the blank page at the end of the book. The book contains several stamps of the Strashun Library of Vilna.
2-64, 64-131, 133-180; 35, [1] leaves. Lacking first [2] leaves – title page and leaf 1 (replaced in photocopy). 17 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains. Worming (including significant worming to some leaves), affecting text. Closed and open tears, affecting text. Inscriptions. Signatures and stamps. Old binding, damaged.
The beginning of the book was printed by Joseph Athias in Amsterdam, while the end, from leaf 133 onwards, was printed by David de Castro Tartas, who also printed the title page and prefaces.
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