Auction 93 Part 2 - Ancient Books, Chassidic and Kabbalistic Books, Manuscripts and Letters
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"This is the book of Adam HaRishon given to him by Raziel HaMalach". Kabbalah and segulot. Amsterdam: Moses Mendes Coitinho, [1701]. First edition. Many kabbalistic illustrations.
First edition, edited and printed based on manuscripts. This book is the source of many renowned segulot, for remembering Torah study, a protective amulet for a woman giving birth, etc. Just having this book in the house is a reputed segulah for protection from harm and fire. Some say that it is a segulah for the childless and for women experiencing difficult labor.
Ownership inscriptions on the title page (name deleted with ink, legible).
18, [1], 19-45 leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, with minimal damage to text. Marginal tears and open tears to some leaves, not affecting text, repaired in part with paper. New binding.
Semichat Chachamim, Part I: Birkat Hashem, Part II: Kedushah UVerachah, by R. Naphtali HaKohen Katz, rabbi of Frankfurt am Main. Frankfurt am Main: Johann Wust, [1704-1706]. First edition. Each part with elaborate engraved title page. The first title page is followed by a star-shaped poem.
The first part constitutes a lengthy kabbalistic introduction, while the second part contains novellae on tractate Berachot. Printed in the lifetime of the author, the celebrated Ashkenazi kabbalist R. Naftali Katz (1650-1719), rabbi of Ostroh, Posen and Frankfurt am Main.
Ownership inscription on title page, handwritten by R. David Ben Shimon, author of Shaarei Tzedek (d. Kislev 1879), a Moroccan Torah scholar who immigrated to Jerusalem; founder of the Maghrebi community in the city and head of its Beit Din.
79; [1], 140 leaves. 31.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Open tears, including tear to first title page and second leaf (with star-shaped poem), affecting border and text on verso of title page and on second leaf, repaired with paper (with handwritten replacement of border and photocopy replacement of missing text). Worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. New leather binding.
Megaleh Amukot, kabbalistic homilies on the Torah portions and the festivals, Parts I and II, by R. Natan Nata Shapira Rabbi of Kraków, disseminator of the Arizal's teachings in Ashkenazi countries. Lviv: Yehudis wife of (R. Tzvi Hirsh Rosanes), 1795.
First edition, published based on a manuscript in the possession of R. Efraim Zalman Margolies of Brody.
Stamp on the final leaf of the Chachmei Lublin library.
[4], 86; [1], 102 leaves. 23 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and traces of past dampness, with mold. Wear. Worming, affecting text. Tears, including open tears (some large) to first and final leaves, affecting title page border and text, repaired in part with paper (and photocopy text replacement). Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. Stamps (partially deleted). New binding.
Collection of kabbalistic works printed in Zhovkva, mostly in the late 18th – early 19th centuries:
• Sefer HaChassidim. [Zhovkva, 1775]. Signatures on title page.
• Mikdash Melech commentary on the Zohar, Part I on Bereshit and Part IV on Bamidbar-Devarim, by R. Shalom Buzaglo. Zhovkva, [1793-1794]. Two volumes. Signatures on title pages.
• Sefer Malkiel, kabbalistic commentary to Talmudic Aggadot and riddles, by R. Malkiel Chizkiyah son of Avraham. Zhovkva, [1799]. Lacking 2 leaves in middle (3-4).
• Seder HaYom, laws and practices through the day for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, by the kabbalist R. Moshe son of Machir of Safed. Zhovkva, [1805].
• Sefer Charedim. Zhovkva, [1807]. Trimmed signature on title page.
• Har Adonai, Zohar on Megillat Ruth. [Zhovkva, 1813].
• Or HaYashar by R. Meir Poppers. Zhovkva, 1849.
7 books in 8 volumes. Size and condition vary.
Shaar Gan Eden, foundations of kabbalah, by R. Yaakov Koppel Lifshitz of Mezeritch. Korets: Avraham son of Yitzchak Eizik and Eliyahu son of Yaakov [HaLevi], [1803]. First edition. With an approbation by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev.
The books of R. Yaakov Koppel of Mezeritch – Shaar Gan Eden and the Kol Yaakov siddur, are adapted and edited compilations of the writings of the Remak, R. Chaim Vital and R. Yisrael Sarug, with the addition of his own novellae. They were held in exceptionally high regard by prominent Chassidic leaders, and are quoted extensively.
[2], 84 leaves. 30.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Extensive worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Tears, including open tears, affecting text in several places, repaired in part with paper. Lower part of title page torn and repaired, possibly supplied from a different copy. New, elegant leather binding.
![Sifrei HaLevushim by R. Mordechai Yaffe. Berditchev: R. Yisrael son of Avraham [Bak] (disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditc](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale93/351.jpg "Sifrei HaLevushim – Berditchev, 1818-1821 – Complete Set in Five Volum")
Sifrei HaLevushim by R. Mordechai Yaffe. Berditchev: R. Yisrael son of Avraham [Bak] (disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin) and partner R. Yosef son of Tzvi, [1818-1821]. Complete set (four parts) in five volumes. Divisional title pages.
Signatures on the title pages, some deleted. Vol. III with stamps and many glosses.
Inscriptions in vol. V, including inscriptions handwritten by R. Zundel Salant.
Five volumes. Vol. I (Levush HaTechelet): 64 leaves. Leaves 28-29 bound out of sequence. Vol. II (Levush HaChur): [1], 65-200 leaves. Vol. III (Ateret Zahav): 180 leaves. Vol. IV (Levush HaButz VehaArgaman): [1], 30; 33-52; 55-88 leaves. Vol. V (Levush Ir Shushan): 8; 11-148; [12] leaves (final leaf marked 180). Misfoliation in most volumes. Approx. 33-34 cm. Condition varies. Vols. I, III and V in overall good-fair condition, vol. IV in fair condition and vol. II in fair-poor condition. Stains, including dampstains and traces of past dampness. Dark stains and large dampstains to several leaves in vol. I. Worming affecting text. Extensive worming to vol. IV, and worming to many leaves in vol. II, with significant damage to text. Tears, including open tears, affecting text. Stamps. New bindings (uniform).
Volume comprising two books printed in Russia-Poland in the early 19th century:
1. Amarot Tehorot, five essays from the book Asarah Maamarot by the Rema of Fano, with the Yad Yehuda commentary by R. Yehuda Leib Rabbi of Mainz. Mohyliv: Tzvi Ze'ev son of David [Rabinstein], [1810].
2. Rishon LeTzion, two parts – commentary on Yehoshua, Shoftim, Shmuel, Yeshaya and Mishlei. Polonne: [Yosef HaKohen, 1809?].
Various ownership inscriptions on the title pages of both books (some trimmed).
Amarot Tehorot: [2], 142; 96, [2] leaves. Rishon LeTzion: [1], 2-6, [1], 9-10, 10-11, 13-18; [1], 2-34, 37-41 leaves (misfoliation). 20.5 cm. Mostly printed on blue paper. Overall good condition. Stains, including dampstains; worming to some leaves. Tears to some leaves, slightly affecting text. Bookplate. Non-original binding (rubbed), with defects.
Collection of books printed in Berditchev (Berdychiv) in the early 19th century, some with approbations by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev:
• Brit Menuchah, attributed to R. Avraham of Grenada. Berditchev, [1807].
• Sefer HaMitzvot by the Rambam. Berditchev, [1809].
• Derech Mitzvotecha, by R. Yehuda Rosanes. Berditchev, [1809].
• Totzaot Chaim, by R. Eliyahu de Vidas. [Berditchev, 1817].
• Baal HaNefesh, by the Raavad. [Berditchev, 1817]. Lacking final two leaves.
• Nachalat Shivah, by R. Shmuel HaLevi. [Berditchev, 1818].
• Sefer HaGan VeDerech Moshe, by R. Yitzchak son of Eliezer and R. Moshe Kahana. [Berditchev, 1818].
• Masorah Berurah, by R. Yosef son of Mordechai of Berditchev. Berditchev, [1807-1818].
• Kitzur Menorah HaMaor. [Berditchev, 1818]. Lacking one leaf in middle.
9 books. Size and condition vary. Inscriptions, signatures and stamps. New bindings.
Large collection of books printed in Russia-Poland, with approbations by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev:
• Sefer Chasidim. Polonne, [1792].
• Torat Kohanim, Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, Part I. Ostroh, 1800-1801.
• Chiddushei Halachot by the Maharsha. Ostroh, 1806.
• Apei Ravrevei, Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer. Ostroh, [1806].
• Shenei Luchot HaBrit, Part I. Ostroh, 1806. Enclosed: Part II from similar edition. Ostroh, 1802.
• Yalkut Reuveni. Ostroh, 1806-[1807].
• Sefer Mitzvot Gadol. Kopust, 1807.
• Shaarei Dura. Majdan, Zasław, [1807].
• Toldot Adam VeChava and Sefer Mesharim. Kopust, 1808. Three parts in one volume.
• Mishneh Torah, HaYad HaChazakah by the Rambam. Berditchev, [1808-1809]. First edition of Mishneh Torah printed in Berditchev. Four volumes.
• Sefer HaMitzvot by the Rambam. Berditchev, [1809].
• Rishon LeTzion by the Or HaChaim. Parts I and II. Polonne, [1809?].
• Chiddushei Halachot Maharam Schiff, Part I. Poritsk, [1809].
• Amarot Tehorot by the Rema of Fano. Mohyliv, [1810].
• Jerusalem Talmud, Tractate Berachot and Order Zera'im. Kopust, [1812].
19 volumes. Size and condition vary. New bindings. The books were not thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.
![13 books printed in Zhovkva in the 18th and early 19th centuries:• Chemdat Yamim, Part II. Zhovkva, [1755]. Stamp on title pa](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale93/355_1.jpg "Collection of Books – Zhovkva, 18th and Early 19th Centuries")
![13 books printed in Zhovkva in the 18th and early 19th centuries:• Chemdat Yamim, Part II. Zhovkva, [1755]. Stamp on title pa](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale93/355_2.jpg "Collection of Books – Zhovkva, 18th and Early 19th Centuries")
![13 books printed in Zhovkva in the 18th and early 19th centuries:• Chemdat Yamim, Part II. Zhovkva, [1755]. Stamp on title pa](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale93/355_3.jpg "Collection of Books – Zhovkva, 18th and Early 19th Centuries")
13 books printed in Zhovkva in the 18th and early 19th centuries:
• Chemdat Yamim, Part II. Zhovkva, [1755]. Stamp on title page of R. Efraim Yosef Dov Ashkenazi (1914-2002), attendant of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar for sixty years.
• Agudat Ezov by R. Yaakov Yisrael HaLevi, maggid in Kremnitz. Zhovkva, [1782].
• Responsa of the Rashba (attributed to the Ramban). Zhovkva, 1798.
• Olam HaGadol, by R. Eliezer Fishel of Strizov. Zhovkva, [1800].
• Shoshanat HaAmakim, by R. Moshe Alshech. Zhovkva, 1802.
• Gedolim Maasei Hashem by R. Eliezer Ashkenazi. Zhovkva, [1802].
• Sefer Yere'im by R. Eliezer of Metz, a tosafist. Zhovkva, [1804].
• Chefetz Hashem. Zhovkva, [1805]. Second edition.
• Commentary on the Torah portions by R. Moshe son of R. Nachman Gerondi. Zhovkva, 1805.
• Roke'ach HaGadol, by R. Elazar of Worms. Zhovkva, 1806.
• Torah commentary by R. Yaakov son of the Rosh. Zhovkva, 1806.
• Nahar Pishon by R. Yitzchak Aboab (the second). Zhovkva, 1806.
• Sefer HaTerumah, by R. Baruch son of R. Yitzchak of France. Zhovkva, 1811.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions in some books, see Hebrew description for more details.
13 books. Size and condition vary. New bindings. The books were not thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.
Hilchot Rav Alfas (Rif), Parts I, II, IV and V, with commentaries, Mordechai and Tosefta. Slavita: R. Dov Ber Segal and R. Dov Ber son of R. Pesach [at the printing press of R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita], 1807-1810. Approbation by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev. Four parts (of five; without part III) in four volumes.
Ownership inscription (damaged at beginning) and signatures of R. Shaul Katzin and of his son R. Shlomo Katzin on the title page of part V. Other inscriptions on title page of part II and on back endpaper of part V, including ownership inscription on verso.
R. Shaul Katzin (1864-1917), author of Kelilat Shaul, prominent Torah scholar of Aleppo. Outstanding Torah scholar, kabbalist and communal leader in Jerusalem.
Four volumes. Part I: [2], 52; 14, 13-14; 100; 46 leaves. Part II: 188; 26 leaves. Leaf 147 bound out of sequence, after leaf 138. Part IV: 156; 116, 115-116, 125-144 leaves. Defect to leaves 17-18 of first sequence – pp. 17b-18a blank (bound out of sequence, after leaf 98). Part V: 6, 57-64, 67-72; 7-202; 56, 73-76 leaves. Leaves 57-64, 67-72 of second sequence bound out of order, after leaf 6 of first sequence. 33-34.5 cm. Mostly printed on greenish paper. Condition varies. Parts I and II in overall good-fair condition, parts IV and V in overall fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Extensive worming to parts IV and V. Tears, including open tears to title pages of parts IV and V and in several other places, repaired in part with paper. Stamps. New (non-uniform) bindings.
Lot 357 Collection of Title Pages and Parts of Books – Printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, 19th Century
Collection of title pages, leaves and parts of books, printed in Slavita, Zhitomir, and in Russia-Poland in the 19th century:
The collection includes: • Or Zarua, part II, by R. Yitzchak of Vienna. Zhitomir, 1862. • Siddur HaAri Kol Yaakov by R. Yaakov Koppel Lipschitz of Mezeritch, Part II, leaves 179-185 – order of Lulav, Sukkah and Hoshanot. Slavita, [1804]. First edition. • Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, laws of terefot. Zhitomir, 1866. Partial copy.
The collection also includes many title pages of books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, see Hebrew description.
Over 30 items. Size and condition vary.