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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Four volumes of the Yam Shel Shlomo series on the Talmud, by R. Shlomo Luria [the Maharshal]. Berlin and Furth, 1761-1766. With important signatures of R. Yehuda Leib of Dresden [apparently, son of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz], of R. Avraham HaLevi of Chelm [Rabbi of Emden in the 1860s and leading rabbi of his times] and other signatures.
* Yam Shel Shlomo, on Tractate Gittin. Berlin, [1761]. At the top of the title page is a signed ownership inscription: "…I was graced with this book, Avraham HaLevi of Chelm".
* Yam Shel Shlomo, on Tractate Kiddushin. Berlin, [1766]. Signed: "Yechezkel Katz".
* Yam Shel Shlomo, On Tractate Beitza. Furth, [1766]. With Signature: "Yehuda Leib of Dresden". Ancient stamps: "Beit Midrash of the Obrzycko community".
* Yam Shel Shlomo, on Tractate Chulin. Furth, [1766]. With signed ownership inscription from 1769: "I have purchased this book in honor of my Creator, at a fair at Frankfurt an der Oder, Sunday the 12th of MarCheshvan 1770… Yehuda Leib son of R. Y. of Dresden". Ancient stamps: "Beit HaMidrash of the Obrzycko community".
R. Avraham HaLevi of Chelm, Rabbi of Emden, was a famous Torah scholar in his days. Successor of the Ya'avetz in the Emden rabbinate [ca. 1750s-1760s], mentioned in the Nodah B'Yehuda responsa, Yoreh Deah 141 Siman 1; in the book Zichron Ya'akov (Furth, 1770); a responsum he wrote in 1765 is mentioned in the She'elat Ya'akov response, Vol. 2, Simanim 24-25. In 1760, he served as Rabbi of Hildesheim and his rabbinic writ of appointment was printed in Kerem Shlomo (Year 4, Issue 1). Together with the Ya'avetz he fiercely battled Sabbateans in Germany. See articles by A. Brick: Shana Bashana, 1980, pp. 335-340; Shana Bashana, 1993, pp. 409-420.
R. Yehuda Leib Eybeschutz (died 1773), eldest son of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz, was a famed Torah scholar. He lived in Prague until 1756, however, during the Seven-Years' War, he and his brother R. Natan Neta Eybeschutz fled to Dresden. There, the two brothers constructed a synagogue (which survived until 1829). Written in the Dresden Chevra Kadisha ledger: "…he set aside time for Torah study and conducted himself with austerity (Gedulat Yehonatan, p. 185).
4 books. 32-33 cm. Condition varies. Worming to some books affecting text. New uniform bindings.
* Yam Shel Shlomo, on Tractate Gittin. Berlin, [1761]. At the top of the title page is a signed ownership inscription: "…I was graced with this book, Avraham HaLevi of Chelm".
* Yam Shel Shlomo, on Tractate Kiddushin. Berlin, [1766]. Signed: "Yechezkel Katz".
* Yam Shel Shlomo, On Tractate Beitza. Furth, [1766]. With Signature: "Yehuda Leib of Dresden". Ancient stamps: "Beit Midrash of the Obrzycko community".
* Yam Shel Shlomo, on Tractate Chulin. Furth, [1766]. With signed ownership inscription from 1769: "I have purchased this book in honor of my Creator, at a fair at Frankfurt an der Oder, Sunday the 12th of MarCheshvan 1770… Yehuda Leib son of R. Y. of Dresden". Ancient stamps: "Beit HaMidrash of the Obrzycko community".
R. Avraham HaLevi of Chelm, Rabbi of Emden, was a famous Torah scholar in his days. Successor of the Ya'avetz in the Emden rabbinate [ca. 1750s-1760s], mentioned in the Nodah B'Yehuda responsa, Yoreh Deah 141 Siman 1; in the book Zichron Ya'akov (Furth, 1770); a responsum he wrote in 1765 is mentioned in the She'elat Ya'akov response, Vol. 2, Simanim 24-25. In 1760, he served as Rabbi of Hildesheim and his rabbinic writ of appointment was printed in Kerem Shlomo (Year 4, Issue 1). Together with the Ya'avetz he fiercely battled Sabbateans in Germany. See articles by A. Brick: Shana Bashana, 1980, pp. 335-340; Shana Bashana, 1993, pp. 409-420.
R. Yehuda Leib Eybeschutz (died 1773), eldest son of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz, was a famed Torah scholar. He lived in Prague until 1756, however, during the Seven-Years' War, he and his brother R. Natan Neta Eybeschutz fled to Dresden. There, the two brothers constructed a synagogue (which survived until 1829). Written in the Dresden Chevra Kadisha ledger: "…he set aside time for Torah study and conducted himself with austerity (Gedulat Yehonatan, p. 185).
4 books. 32-33 cm. Condition varies. Worming to some books affecting text. New uniform bindings.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Sold for: $688
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Title page and introduction to the Sefer Michtam LeDavid, responsa of R. David Pardo to the rabbis of Sarajevo, Bosnia. Salonika, [1772]. First edition, printed during the author's lifetime.
On the title page is a long dedication, handwritten and signed by the author.
The renowned R. David Pardo (1718-1790), a prominent commentator on the Mishnah and the Tosefta, was born in Venice, Italy and served in the rabbinate of Sarajevo and Spalatro in Bosnia. In 1782, he moved to Jerusalem. He wrote many books, the most renowned of which are Shoshanim L'David on the Mishnah and his series Chasdei David on the Tosefta. His other publications include works on the Torah, on Medrashei Halacha, on the Talmud, Halachic responsa, commentary on the prayers and ethical works.
[3] leaves. Approximately 29.5 cm. Fair condition; wear and tears to the margins.
On the title page is a long dedication, handwritten and signed by the author.
The renowned R. David Pardo (1718-1790), a prominent commentator on the Mishnah and the Tosefta, was born in Venice, Italy and served in the rabbinate of Sarajevo and Spalatro in Bosnia. In 1782, he moved to Jerusalem. He wrote many books, the most renowned of which are Shoshanim L'David on the Mishnah and his series Chasdei David on the Tosefta. His other publications include works on the Torah, on Medrashei Halacha, on the Talmud, Halachic responsa, commentary on the prayers and ethical works.
[3] leaves. Approximately 29.5 cm. Fair condition; wear and tears to the margins.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Sefer Maleh Ratzon, "To answer all the difficulties in the Talmud" by R. Avraham Naftali Hirsch Halevi Spitz Segal, rabbi of Worms and the vicinity. Frankfurt-am-Main, [1710]. First edition. With the approbations of R. Naftali Katz of Frankfurt, author of "Semichat Chachamim", and R. Gavriel Eskeles, rabbi of Nikolsburg.
On the front endpaper is an inscription by the nephew of the author: "This volume was given to me as a gift by my esteemed uncle, the author, revered rabbi of Worms and the vicinity. These are my words as the grandson of his sister, Yitzchak Zekel, son of R. David Spitz Segal" [the inscription was evidently written between the publication on the volume in 1710 and the author's death in 1712, since the inscription refers to the author as among the living].
Further old signatures on the title page: "The small Yehuda Leib of Berlin", "The small Gershon Boskovitz".
Title page decorated with vegetal decorations with the words "The Almighty G-d is our crown". Further illustrations and decorations throughout the volume. Page 5a (Tractate Brachot 21) contains an illustration of the 400 chairs added to the Beit Medrash upon the appointment of R. Elazar ben Azariah as Nasi.
[2], 4, 97, [2]; 114; 7, 9-10; 1-13, [1] leaf. 31 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Small tears. Original leather covered wooden binding; damaged and detached.
Most copies of this book contain only the approbation of R. Naftali Katz, although the author mentions having received approbations from other rabbis who requested that their words not be printed "as they are unnecessary". In this copy, however, an extra paper was attached to the bottom half of the page of approbations. The page contains the approbation of R. Gershon Eskeles together with the original text of the page in smaller font so as to make room for the new approbation.
On the front endpaper is an inscription by the nephew of the author: "This volume was given to me as a gift by my esteemed uncle, the author, revered rabbi of Worms and the vicinity. These are my words as the grandson of his sister, Yitzchak Zekel, son of R. David Spitz Segal" [the inscription was evidently written between the publication on the volume in 1710 and the author's death in 1712, since the inscription refers to the author as among the living].
Further old signatures on the title page: "The small Yehuda Leib of Berlin", "The small Gershon Boskovitz".
Title page decorated with vegetal decorations with the words "The Almighty G-d is our crown". Further illustrations and decorations throughout the volume. Page 5a (Tractate Brachot 21) contains an illustration of the 400 chairs added to the Beit Medrash upon the appointment of R. Elazar ben Azariah as Nasi.
[2], 4, 97, [2]; 114; 7, 9-10; 1-13, [1] leaf. 31 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Small tears. Original leather covered wooden binding; damaged and detached.
Most copies of this book contain only the approbation of R. Naftali Katz, although the author mentions having received approbations from other rabbis who requested that their words not be printed "as they are unnecessary". In this copy, however, an extra paper was attached to the bottom half of the page of approbations. The page contains the approbation of R. Gershon Eskeles together with the original text of the page in smaller font so as to make room for the new approbation.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $800
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Responsa Pnei Aryeh, by R. Aryeh Leib Breslau, rabbi of Emden and Rotterdam. Amsterdam, 1790. First edition.
The title page contains a handwritten, signed dedication by the author upon presenting the volume as a wedding gift: "A present to the groom… Avraham, son of the deceased holy R. Yaakov Levin… on the day of his wedding. From the author Aryeh Leib".
R. Aryeh Leib Breslau (1741-1809) was among the greatest Torah scholars of his generation. Born in Breslau, he studied in Lissa and Berlin, where he was a member of the famed Beit Medrash of R. Daniel Yaffe. He became rabbi in Emden, and in 1781 he assumed the rabbinate in Rotterdam. His Sefer Pnei Aryeh records his correspondence with some of the greatest Torah scholars of his generation: R. Pinchas Horowitz of Frankfurt, author of the "Hafla'ah"; R. Yeshaya Pik; R. David Tevel, rabbi of Lissa (Leszno); R. Meir Weil of Lissa (Leszno); and R. Meir Pozner, author of "Beit Meir".
Siman 51 contains an interesting responsa regarding the philanthropist R. Chaim from Philadelphia, who sent a large donation to a poor man in Europe. (The question arose when the poor man became wealthy before the funds from America arrived.) The author highly praises the philanthropist "for his generosity and his superior character traits".
[3], 106 leaves. Approximately 30 cm. High-quality paper. Wide margins. Good condition. Handwritten signatures. Slight rubbing damage to title page. Original handsome leather binding; slightly rubbed.
The title page contains a handwritten, signed dedication by the author upon presenting the volume as a wedding gift: "A present to the groom… Avraham, son of the deceased holy R. Yaakov Levin… on the day of his wedding. From the author Aryeh Leib".
R. Aryeh Leib Breslau (1741-1809) was among the greatest Torah scholars of his generation. Born in Breslau, he studied in Lissa and Berlin, where he was a member of the famed Beit Medrash of R. Daniel Yaffe. He became rabbi in Emden, and in 1781 he assumed the rabbinate in Rotterdam. His Sefer Pnei Aryeh records his correspondence with some of the greatest Torah scholars of his generation: R. Pinchas Horowitz of Frankfurt, author of the "Hafla'ah"; R. Yeshaya Pik; R. David Tevel, rabbi of Lissa (Leszno); R. Meir Weil of Lissa (Leszno); and R. Meir Pozner, author of "Beit Meir".
Siman 51 contains an interesting responsa regarding the philanthropist R. Chaim from Philadelphia, who sent a large donation to a poor man in Europe. (The question arose when the poor man became wealthy before the funds from America arrived.) The author highly praises the philanthropist "for his generosity and his superior character traits".
[3], 106 leaves. Approximately 30 cm. High-quality paper. Wide margins. Good condition. Handwritten signatures. Slight rubbing damage to title page. Original handsome leather binding; slightly rubbed.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $700
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Levush HaTechelet, and Levush HaChur, on Orach Chaim, by R. Mordechai Yaffe, author of the Levushim. With the book Eliyahu Zuta, by R. Eliyahu Shapira Rabbi of Tiktin (Tykocin). Prague: grandsons of Moshe Katz, 1701. Second edition of Eliyahu Zuta.
Various ancient ownership inscriptions: "…Ya'akov Oppenheim of Trier"; "Meir son of R. Yudel"; "Wolf H.B."; other signatures.
The handwriting of the signature "Wolf H.B." has been identified as the handwriting of the famed R. Avraham Binyamin Wolf Hamburg head of the Furth Yeshiva (1770-1850), disciple of R. Wolf Ulman dayan in Furth and of R. Meshulam Zalman HaCohen Rabbi of Furth, author of Bigdei Kehuna. He headed the Furth Yeshiva for decades and was also known for his immense wealth. At the time the maskilim (members of the Enlightenment Movement) attempted to close down the yeshiva, R. Hamburg distributed almost all his great wealth to save the yeshiva. In 1821, he endeavored to appoint the author of the Chatam Sofer to the Furth rabbinate. He exchanged responsa with the author of the Chatam Sofer and was eulogized by his son, author of the Ktav Sofer, who lavishly praised R. Hamburg's Torah genius and devotion to the Torah with all his might and wealth (D'rashot Ktav Sofer, 1992 edition, 189). His compositions were printed in Sha'ar HaZ'kenim, Simlat Binyamin, and other books. See: HaYeshiva HaRama B'Furth, Vol. 3, (especially pp. 35-111).
[2], 108 leaves; 109-336 leaves (mispagination). 19.5 cm. Slightly dark-hued paper. Good condition. New binding.
Various ancient ownership inscriptions: "…Ya'akov Oppenheim of Trier"; "Meir son of R. Yudel"; "Wolf H.B."; other signatures.
The handwriting of the signature "Wolf H.B." has been identified as the handwriting of the famed R. Avraham Binyamin Wolf Hamburg head of the Furth Yeshiva (1770-1850), disciple of R. Wolf Ulman dayan in Furth and of R. Meshulam Zalman HaCohen Rabbi of Furth, author of Bigdei Kehuna. He headed the Furth Yeshiva for decades and was also known for his immense wealth. At the time the maskilim (members of the Enlightenment Movement) attempted to close down the yeshiva, R. Hamburg distributed almost all his great wealth to save the yeshiva. In 1821, he endeavored to appoint the author of the Chatam Sofer to the Furth rabbinate. He exchanged responsa with the author of the Chatam Sofer and was eulogized by his son, author of the Ktav Sofer, who lavishly praised R. Hamburg's Torah genius and devotion to the Torah with all his might and wealth (D'rashot Ktav Sofer, 1992 edition, 189). His compositions were printed in Sha'ar HaZ'kenim, Simlat Binyamin, and other books. See: HaYeshiva HaRama B'Furth, Vol. 3, (especially pp. 35-111).
[2], 108 leaves; 109-336 leaves (mispagination). 19.5 cm. Slightly dark-hued paper. Good condition. New binding.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $1,000
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Sefer Zera Berach Shlishi, commentary on the words of the Talmudic sages, by R. Brechiah Berach Darshan, rabbi of Klimontow. Halle, 1714. First edition.
On the title page is a signature in the handwriting of the author of the "Aruch LaNer": "Yaakov ben R. Aharon Ettlingen, may his light shine", with his stamp from the time he was rabbi in Altona.
R. Yaakov Ettlinger (1798-1872) was the rabbi of Altona and its environs, where he spearheaded the fight against Reform Judaism. He was the founder and editor of the Orthodox "Shomer Tzion Hane'eman". Many of Germany's rabbis were his students, including R. Samson Rephael Hirsch and R. Ezriel Hildesheimer. He authored "Aruch LaNer" on the Talmud, "Bikurei Yaakov", "Responsa Binyan Tzion", "Minchat Ani" on the Torah, and others. His books remain basic texts of Talmudic and Halachic study until today.
When his book "Bikkurei Yaakov" was published in 1836, it was highly regarded by R. Akiva Eiger, who added glosses and comments to his copy, much as he would do with books authored by earlier great Torah leaders.
Various other signatures and dedications from the period of printing (Germany and Austria, early 18th century): "I gave this volume as a gift to HeChaver…R. Itzik Homel Segal…Shalom ben R. Shimon Akiva Ber…" [R. Shimon Akiva Ber was a Viennese Kabbalist, author of the "Avodat Haborei" siddur. He was exiled from Vienna with the entire Jewish community in 1669, and subsequently served as rabbi in Zeckendorf and Schnaittach. In 1694 he became rabbi in Gunzenhausen and dayan in its environs, a position he held until his passing in 1714. His son R. Shalom passed away in Vienna in 1767 - see enclosed material].
A further dedication on the title page reads: "Given to me by the scholar R. Itzik Homel on my wedding day… the small Meir Segal [of Kibletz?]".
[1], 37 leaves. 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Original leather binding with cloth tape spine.
Glued onto the inner covers are printed leaves with Day of Atonement prayers, evidently taken from prayerbooks printed in Halle during that time period.
On the title page is a signature in the handwriting of the author of the "Aruch LaNer": "Yaakov ben R. Aharon Ettlingen, may his light shine", with his stamp from the time he was rabbi in Altona.
R. Yaakov Ettlinger (1798-1872) was the rabbi of Altona and its environs, where he spearheaded the fight against Reform Judaism. He was the founder and editor of the Orthodox "Shomer Tzion Hane'eman". Many of Germany's rabbis were his students, including R. Samson Rephael Hirsch and R. Ezriel Hildesheimer. He authored "Aruch LaNer" on the Talmud, "Bikurei Yaakov", "Responsa Binyan Tzion", "Minchat Ani" on the Torah, and others. His books remain basic texts of Talmudic and Halachic study until today.
When his book "Bikkurei Yaakov" was published in 1836, it was highly regarded by R. Akiva Eiger, who added glosses and comments to his copy, much as he would do with books authored by earlier great Torah leaders.
Various other signatures and dedications from the period of printing (Germany and Austria, early 18th century): "I gave this volume as a gift to HeChaver…R. Itzik Homel Segal…Shalom ben R. Shimon Akiva Ber…" [R. Shimon Akiva Ber was a Viennese Kabbalist, author of the "Avodat Haborei" siddur. He was exiled from Vienna with the entire Jewish community in 1669, and subsequently served as rabbi in Zeckendorf and Schnaittach. In 1694 he became rabbi in Gunzenhausen and dayan in its environs, a position he held until his passing in 1714. His son R. Shalom passed away in Vienna in 1767 - see enclosed material].
A further dedication on the title page reads: "Given to me by the scholar R. Itzik Homel on my wedding day… the small Meir Segal [of Kibletz?]".
[1], 37 leaves. 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Original leather binding with cloth tape spine.
Glued onto the inner covers are printed leaves with Day of Atonement prayers, evidently taken from prayerbooks printed in Halle during that time period.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Sefer Berurei Hamiddot, regarding the laws of Halachic measurements of boundaries and eruvin, by R. Tobias Segal of Horzicz (Horice). Prague, 1807. Approbations of Prague rabbis and R. Mordechai Banet, rabbi of Nikolsburg. At the end of the volume are three illustrated plates - geometric calculations.
On the reverse of the title page is a long dedication handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Leib Kauder: "A present to a man of elevated personal characteristics [a play on the book's Hebrew title], my friend, the delight of my soul, the groom… accomplished and wise, one who truly fears G-d… R. Eliezer---may his light shine / I send this gift as a token of my love on his wedding day… May he rejoice his entire life with the bride of his youth, for he had found good… Such is the blessing of one who loves him and will rejoice in his happiness always, Shmuel Leib Kauder".
R. Shmuel Kauder (1766-1838), "The Ga'on of Prague", was a close associate of R. Bezalel Ronsburg, and served as dayan in his Beit Din in Prague. He was a prominent disciple of R. Michael Bachrach, rabbi of Prague, and later became the disciple of R. Elazar Kalir, author of Or Chadash in Kolín. He resided in Kalady (Kolodeje), and from 1812 served as rabbi in the communities of Tábor and Budweis in Bohemia. In 1835 he was appointed as rabbi in Prague, where he taught Torah and was renowned as a prominent rabbinical authority. From his many compositions only Responsa Olat Shmuel (on section Orach Chaim), Sefer Ahavat Emet (sermons) and Sefer Zikaron BaSefer (on tractate Megillah) were printed.
56 leaves, [3] folded plates. 22 cm. (illustrated plates 24.5 cm). High quality paper. Good condition. Stains and creases. Original binding with leather spine; worn.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book #000142887 lists only [2] illustrated plates, while this volume contains [3]. The Vinograd-Rosenfeld disk lists a copy without plates.
On the reverse of the title page is a long dedication handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Leib Kauder: "A present to a man of elevated personal characteristics [a play on the book's Hebrew title], my friend, the delight of my soul, the groom… accomplished and wise, one who truly fears G-d… R. Eliezer---may his light shine / I send this gift as a token of my love on his wedding day… May he rejoice his entire life with the bride of his youth, for he had found good… Such is the blessing of one who loves him and will rejoice in his happiness always, Shmuel Leib Kauder".
R. Shmuel Kauder (1766-1838), "The Ga'on of Prague", was a close associate of R. Bezalel Ronsburg, and served as dayan in his Beit Din in Prague. He was a prominent disciple of R. Michael Bachrach, rabbi of Prague, and later became the disciple of R. Elazar Kalir, author of Or Chadash in Kolín. He resided in Kalady (Kolodeje), and from 1812 served as rabbi in the communities of Tábor and Budweis in Bohemia. In 1835 he was appointed as rabbi in Prague, where he taught Torah and was renowned as a prominent rabbinical authority. From his many compositions only Responsa Olat Shmuel (on section Orach Chaim), Sefer Ahavat Emet (sermons) and Sefer Zikaron BaSefer (on tractate Megillah) were printed.
56 leaves, [3] folded plates. 22 cm. (illustrated plates 24.5 cm). High quality paper. Good condition. Stains and creases. Original binding with leather spine; worn.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book #000142887 lists only [2] illustrated plates, while this volume contains [3]. The Vinograd-Rosenfeld disk lists a copy without plates.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Three books in two volumes, with signatures and ownership inscriptions of rabbis, dayanim and students from Eisenstadt (today capital of Burgenland, Austria), early 19th century.
1. Sefer Chiddushei Galante on the Talmud, by R. Yedidya Galante. Wilhelmsdorf, [1716].
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of R. Moshe Aharon Wilner of Eisenstadt, who married the daughter of R. Moshe Gins of Eisenstadt, sister of R. Akiva Eiger, in 1794. He passed away in 1829.
[1], 62 leaves. 32.5 cm. Fair condition. Detached pages. Wear and worming. Torn and worn binding. Many different signatures at the tops of the pages.
2-3. Sefer Yam Shel Shlomo on Tractate Gittin, by R. Shlomo Luria, the Maharshal. Prague, [1812]. Bound with: Tractate Nidda - Pitchei Nidda and Mekor Halacha, commentary on the rulings of the Rosh on Tractate Nidda by R. Yaakov Yehuda Leib Ashkenazi, rabbi of Jamnice and Losice. Brin, [1799].
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of R. Lima Hertz, possibly a dayan in Tab (Hungary); one gloss in his handwriting. Signatures of R. Azriel Pollack, dayan in Eisenstadt from (approximately) 1820-1870; interesting inscription from a yeshiva student: "this is to testify that in 1821 I learned here in Eisenstadt with the great R. Moshe Perles - the small Mordechai Leib Stern of Steinetz and currently of Eisenstadt". The back endpaper contains a long list in Hebrew square handwriting of the students in the Eisenstadt yeshiva, including: "the small Wolf Austerlitz, the small Yaakov Yeneshas… the small Yosef Wolf Wilner, the small Isaac Shpitzer… Leib Hirsch Gins of Eisenstadt…".
Two books in one volume: [1], 65 leaves; [1], 37 leaves. 31 cm. Fair condition. Wear, detached pages. Worn and damaged binding.
1. Sefer Chiddushei Galante on the Talmud, by R. Yedidya Galante. Wilhelmsdorf, [1716].
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of R. Moshe Aharon Wilner of Eisenstadt, who married the daughter of R. Moshe Gins of Eisenstadt, sister of R. Akiva Eiger, in 1794. He passed away in 1829.
[1], 62 leaves. 32.5 cm. Fair condition. Detached pages. Wear and worming. Torn and worn binding. Many different signatures at the tops of the pages.
2-3. Sefer Yam Shel Shlomo on Tractate Gittin, by R. Shlomo Luria, the Maharshal. Prague, [1812]. Bound with: Tractate Nidda - Pitchei Nidda and Mekor Halacha, commentary on the rulings of the Rosh on Tractate Nidda by R. Yaakov Yehuda Leib Ashkenazi, rabbi of Jamnice and Losice. Brin, [1799].
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of R. Lima Hertz, possibly a dayan in Tab (Hungary); one gloss in his handwriting. Signatures of R. Azriel Pollack, dayan in Eisenstadt from (approximately) 1820-1870; interesting inscription from a yeshiva student: "this is to testify that in 1821 I learned here in Eisenstadt with the great R. Moshe Perles - the small Mordechai Leib Stern of Steinetz and currently of Eisenstadt". The back endpaper contains a long list in Hebrew square handwriting of the students in the Eisenstadt yeshiva, including: "the small Wolf Austerlitz, the small Yaakov Yeneshas… the small Yosef Wolf Wilner, the small Isaac Shpitzer… Leib Hirsch Gins of Eisenstadt…".
Two books in one volume: [1], 65 leaves; [1], 37 leaves. 31 cm. Fair condition. Wear, detached pages. Worn and damaged binding.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $600
Sold for: $875
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Sefer Torat Kohanim, Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, with commentary of the Vilna Gaon. Sections I and II. Königsberg, [1855]. First edition of the commentary of the Vilna Gaon on Choshen Mishpat.
On both title pages are dedications from R. Shmuel Salant to his son-in-law R. Chaim Hirshberg. The dedications are written by a scribe and signed with various stamps of R. Shmuel Salant, including a stamp in the form of R. Shmuel's signature [the dedications were written when R. Salant was about 80 years old. Due to the weakness of his hands, all his correspondence was written by scribes, and he signed his letters with a stamp in the form of his signature].
The famed R. Shmuel Salant (1816-1909) was born in Lithuania and studied in his youth in Salant, (Salantai), where he befriended the great R. Yisrael Salanter, founder of the Mussar Movement. After his marriage to the daughter of R. Yosef Zundel of Salant, he moved to Eretz Israel in 1841, and served as rabbi of the "Perushim" (students of the Vilna Gaon) community in Jerusalem. He served in the Jerusalem rabbinate for almost seventy years, established schools, relief organizations, and a beit din, and in general was instrumental in the firm establishment of the Ashkenazic community in the city. He was known for his brilliance in Halachic decisorship as well as his practical cleverness in community affairs, both in Jerusalem and around the world.
His daughter Rivka was widowed of her husband, R. Shlomo David Rosenthal, in 1893. Sometime after 1895 she married R. Chaim Hirshberg, a Torah scholar who served as a shochet (ritual slaughterer). His Torah novellae are mentioned in Responsa Ohel Moshe and Sefer Mikra'ei Kodesh. See enclosed material.
Section II contains the signature of R. Eliezer Goldschmidt (1909-1992), one of the great dayanim of Eretz Israel, author of "Ezer Mishpat". Several short glosses in his handwriting.
Two volumes: [1], 2-6, 332 leaves; [1], 242, 8, 9 leaves. 37.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Detached leaves and gatherings. Torn binding; missing spine.
Vinograd - Otzar Sifrei HaGra 756. Missing the added illustrated half-title pages that are not found in all copies.
On both title pages are dedications from R. Shmuel Salant to his son-in-law R. Chaim Hirshberg. The dedications are written by a scribe and signed with various stamps of R. Shmuel Salant, including a stamp in the form of R. Shmuel's signature [the dedications were written when R. Salant was about 80 years old. Due to the weakness of his hands, all his correspondence was written by scribes, and he signed his letters with a stamp in the form of his signature].
The famed R. Shmuel Salant (1816-1909) was born in Lithuania and studied in his youth in Salant, (Salantai), where he befriended the great R. Yisrael Salanter, founder of the Mussar Movement. After his marriage to the daughter of R. Yosef Zundel of Salant, he moved to Eretz Israel in 1841, and served as rabbi of the "Perushim" (students of the Vilna Gaon) community in Jerusalem. He served in the Jerusalem rabbinate for almost seventy years, established schools, relief organizations, and a beit din, and in general was instrumental in the firm establishment of the Ashkenazic community in the city. He was known for his brilliance in Halachic decisorship as well as his practical cleverness in community affairs, both in Jerusalem and around the world.
His daughter Rivka was widowed of her husband, R. Shlomo David Rosenthal, in 1893. Sometime after 1895 she married R. Chaim Hirshberg, a Torah scholar who served as a shochet (ritual slaughterer). His Torah novellae are mentioned in Responsa Ohel Moshe and Sefer Mikra'ei Kodesh. See enclosed material.
Section II contains the signature of R. Eliezer Goldschmidt (1909-1992), one of the great dayanim of Eretz Israel, author of "Ezer Mishpat". Several short glosses in his handwriting.
Two volumes: [1], 2-6, 332 leaves; [1], 242, 8, 9 leaves. 37.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Detached leaves and gatherings. Torn binding; missing spine.
Vinograd - Otzar Sifrei HaGra 756. Missing the added illustrated half-title pages that are not found in all copies.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $3,000
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Sefer Gur Aryeh Yehuda, Tamudic novellae by Yehuda Aryeh Leib, son of R. Menachem Ziemba. Warsaw, 1928.
The flyleaf contains a dedication, handwritten and signed by R. Menachem Ziemba to R. Yosef Rosen, the Rogachover Gaon: "My Beloved, the leader and pride of Israel, R. Yosef Rosen, please accept this volume written by my deceased son, and please send to me your book Hashmatot II that has been newly printed. Menachem Ziemba, Warsaw 4, Brakova 34, Poland."
R. Menachem Ziemba (1883-1943) was among the heads of the Moetzet Gedolei Hatorah and a member of the Warsaw Vaad Harabbanim. He was a prolific author and famed for his brilliance as well as humility. He was killed on Pesach, 1943, during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. His works include Zera Avraham, Totza'ot Chaim, and others, although most of his writings were lost during the war.
Regarding the mutual respect and friendship between the Rogachover and R. Menachem Ziemba see: The Life and Works of R. Menachem Ziemba, S. Rothstein, Tel Aviv, 1948, pp. 29-32. The Rogachover was known for his caustic and acerbic wit, and showed little regard for many of those who came to discuss Torah matters with him. He was impressed, however, by a Talmudic question posed to him by the young Menachem Ziemba, commenting to his followers "The Polish one knows what he is talking about!". The Talmudic discussion between the two lasted for several hours, and a lasting friendship developed. Due to the distance between their respective cities, the relationship was maintained through letters, and the two did not meet again for several decades. They next met in 1936, when the Rogachover passed through Warsaw on his way to Vienna for medical treatment. When R. Ziemba entered the room, the Rogachover immediately greeted him, "I have the answer to the question!", despite the passage of three decades since their last meeting.
[8], 176, [8] pages, 30 cm. Brittle, fragile paper. Good-fair condition. Many pages and gatherings are detached or loose. Original binding; worn and partially detached.
The flyleaf contains a dedication, handwritten and signed by R. Menachem Ziemba to R. Yosef Rosen, the Rogachover Gaon: "My Beloved, the leader and pride of Israel, R. Yosef Rosen, please accept this volume written by my deceased son, and please send to me your book Hashmatot II that has been newly printed. Menachem Ziemba, Warsaw 4, Brakova 34, Poland."
R. Menachem Ziemba (1883-1943) was among the heads of the Moetzet Gedolei Hatorah and a member of the Warsaw Vaad Harabbanim. He was a prolific author and famed for his brilliance as well as humility. He was killed on Pesach, 1943, during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. His works include Zera Avraham, Totza'ot Chaim, and others, although most of his writings were lost during the war.
Regarding the mutual respect and friendship between the Rogachover and R. Menachem Ziemba see: The Life and Works of R. Menachem Ziemba, S. Rothstein, Tel Aviv, 1948, pp. 29-32. The Rogachover was known for his caustic and acerbic wit, and showed little regard for many of those who came to discuss Torah matters with him. He was impressed, however, by a Talmudic question posed to him by the young Menachem Ziemba, commenting to his followers "The Polish one knows what he is talking about!". The Talmudic discussion between the two lasted for several hours, and a lasting friendship developed. Due to the distance between their respective cities, the relationship was maintained through letters, and the two did not meet again for several decades. They next met in 1936, when the Rogachover passed through Warsaw on his way to Vienna for medical treatment. When R. Ziemba entered the room, the Rogachover immediately greeted him, "I have the answer to the question!", despite the passage of three decades since their last meeting.
[8], 176, [8] pages, 30 cm. Brittle, fragile paper. Good-fair condition. Many pages and gatherings are detached or loose. Original binding; worn and partially detached.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
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Responsa Mahariatz Shossberg, by R. Yehoshua Aharon Tzvi Weinberger, rabbi of Margareten (Marghita) and its environs, with Sefer Binyan Yehoshua - glosses and commentary from the publisher, grandson of the author, R. Mordechai Brisk. Marghita: Yitzchak Isaac Pollack, [1913]. First edition. Leaf [101] contains an additional title page to sefer Binyan Yehoshua.
Leaf [2] contains a handwritten dedication to a student from R. Mordechai Brisk, grandson of the author: "This book is given as a loving remembrance to the beloved student… Moshe Shlomo. From his teacher, Mordechai". Owner's stamp: "Moshe Shlomo ben Binyamin Weiss, Cluj".
R. Mordechai Brisk - Maharam Brisk (1886-1944), was a leading Torah scholar and teacher in Hungary during the generation preceding the Holocaust. He was the son-in-law of R. Shmuel Zalman Weinberger, rabbi of Marghita [son of the Mahariatz]. He served as a dayan in Marghita, and in 1918 was appointed to the Tăşnad rabbinate. There he established his famous yeshiva where he taught thousands of disciples. His works include: Responsa Maharam Brisk (4 volumes), Derashot Maharam Brisk, and others. He died in the Holocaust in 1944.
[10], 100, [2], 102-117, [1] leaves. 36 cm. Brittle paper. Condition varies. Repaired tear to the title page. Wear and a few tears. New binding; slightly worn.
This is the first book that was printed in Marghita, and the only book from the press of R. Y. I. Pollack. The other books printed in Marghita were printed 20 years later, at the printing press of R. Tzvi Moskowitz.
Leaf [2] contains a handwritten dedication to a student from R. Mordechai Brisk, grandson of the author: "This book is given as a loving remembrance to the beloved student… Moshe Shlomo. From his teacher, Mordechai". Owner's stamp: "Moshe Shlomo ben Binyamin Weiss, Cluj".
R. Mordechai Brisk - Maharam Brisk (1886-1944), was a leading Torah scholar and teacher in Hungary during the generation preceding the Holocaust. He was the son-in-law of R. Shmuel Zalman Weinberger, rabbi of Marghita [son of the Mahariatz]. He served as a dayan in Marghita, and in 1918 was appointed to the Tăşnad rabbinate. There he established his famous yeshiva where he taught thousands of disciples. His works include: Responsa Maharam Brisk (4 volumes), Derashot Maharam Brisk, and others. He died in the Holocaust in 1944.
[10], 100, [2], 102-117, [1] leaves. 36 cm. Brittle paper. Condition varies. Repaired tear to the title page. Wear and a few tears. New binding; slightly worn.
This is the first book that was printed in Marghita, and the only book from the press of R. Y. I. Pollack. The other books printed in Marghita were printed 20 years later, at the printing press of R. Tzvi Moskowitz.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
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Sefer Raziel Hamalach - "This is the book of Adam given to him by the angel Raziel" - Kabbalistic content and holy names. "Segula to have intelligent children, success and blessing, and to prevent fire from overtaking his home…". Lemberg (Lviv), 1865.
Many stamps of R. "Yechezkel Levenstein - Yeshivat Mir - Menahel Ruchani"; "Yechezkel Levenstein - Yeshivat Ponevezh - Menahel Ruchani".
R. Yechezkel Levenstein (1885-1974) was one of the great leaders of the mussar (ethical) movement. He was a student in the Kelm Talmud Torah and Menahel Ruchani (principal) of the Mir Yeshiva in Poland, Shanghai and Jerusalem. After the passing of R. Eliyahu Dessler he was appointed Menahel Ruchani of Yeshivat Ponevezh in Bnei Brak. He was a holy and righteous man who was known for his connection to G-d and his abstention from the pleasures of this world (for example, he was never seen to lean back in his seat). The effectiveness of his blessings was well known. During the Holocaust, when the Mir Yeshiva travelled to Vilna and Russia and to the Far East, his students saw that he clearly received Heavenly guidance, and his decisions and blessings were channeled through a Heavenly source. He was a great Kabbalistic scholar, but he hid this knowledge and would deliver only ethical discourses in public, so that many people assumed that he had no Kabbalistic knowledge. Several books were published based on his discourses: "Ohr Yechezkel", "Imrei Yechezkel", "Avodat Yechezkel" and others.
[33] leaves. 25 cm. Good quality thin paper. Fair condition. Stains and wear, signs of extensive use. Worming on the text. Binding slightly worn.
Many stamps of R. "Yechezkel Levenstein - Yeshivat Mir - Menahel Ruchani"; "Yechezkel Levenstein - Yeshivat Ponevezh - Menahel Ruchani".
R. Yechezkel Levenstein (1885-1974) was one of the great leaders of the mussar (ethical) movement. He was a student in the Kelm Talmud Torah and Menahel Ruchani (principal) of the Mir Yeshiva in Poland, Shanghai and Jerusalem. After the passing of R. Eliyahu Dessler he was appointed Menahel Ruchani of Yeshivat Ponevezh in Bnei Brak. He was a holy and righteous man who was known for his connection to G-d and his abstention from the pleasures of this world (for example, he was never seen to lean back in his seat). The effectiveness of his blessings was well known. During the Holocaust, when the Mir Yeshiva travelled to Vilna and Russia and to the Far East, his students saw that he clearly received Heavenly guidance, and his decisions and blessings were channeled through a Heavenly source. He was a great Kabbalistic scholar, but he hid this knowledge and would deliver only ethical discourses in public, so that many people assumed that he had no Kabbalistic knowledge. Several books were published based on his discourses: "Ohr Yechezkel", "Imrei Yechezkel", "Avodat Yechezkel" and others.
[33] leaves. 25 cm. Good quality thin paper. Fair condition. Stains and wear, signs of extensive use. Worming on the text. Binding slightly worn.
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