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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Rosh Milin, insights on the Hebrew alphabet, crownlets, vocalization and cantillation notes, by R. Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook. London: J.M. Zalkind, [1917]. First edition.
Inside front wrapper, dedication handwritten by R. Kook to R. Yaakov Gordon, respected and wealthy Torah scholar in Manchester, Southport and Bournemouth, who corresponded with Hungarian and Lithuanian Torah leaders.
This book was composed by R. Kook in London, during WWI, and is considered one of his most difficult works. Considered a segulah book.
140, [2] pages + printed wrappers. Approx. 12 cm. Good condition, wrappers in good-fair condition. Stains. Wear, creases and minor tears to wrappers and spine.
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Inside front wrapper, dedication handwritten by R. Kook to R. Yaakov Gordon, respected and wealthy Torah scholar in Manchester, Southport and Bournemouth, who corresponded with Hungarian and Lithuanian Torah leaders.
This book was composed by R. Kook in London, during WWI, and is considered one of his most difficult works. Considered a segulah book.
140, [2] pages + printed wrappers. Approx. 12 cm. Good condition, wrappers in good-fair condition. Stains. Wear, creases and minor tears to wrappers and spine.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Amudeha Shiv'ah, homilies on the Bible, by R. Betzalel "preacher in the holy community… of Slutsk, Lithuania". Prague: Sons of Yehuda Bak, 1674. Second edition.
Copy of R. Chaim Chizkiyahu Medini, the Sdei Chemed (1833-1905), with his signature and stamp (faded) on the title page.
Glosses in Italian script in several places (summarizing the topics in various sections).
The book comprises homilies, arranged in seven sections – "Amudim" (pillars). This important work was widely distributed at the time, and reprinted in several editions. Over the years, many of the books were lost, though there are numerous extant copyings in manuscripts from Sephardic lands.
[88] leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Open tears and worming, affecting text. Paper repairs to several leaves. New leather binding.
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Copy of R. Chaim Chizkiyahu Medini, the Sdei Chemed (1833-1905), with his signature and stamp (faded) on the title page.
Glosses in Italian script in several places (summarizing the topics in various sections).
The book comprises homilies, arranged in seven sections – "Amudim" (pillars). This important work was widely distributed at the time, and reprinted in several editions. Over the years, many of the books were lost, though there are numerous extant copyings in manuscripts from Sephardic lands.
[88] leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Open tears and worming, affecting text. Paper repairs to several leaves. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Chayei Olam, essays to strengthen faith, [Part I], by R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky (the Steipler), author of Kehillot Yaakov. Bnei Brak: Eshel, [1964]. Emended edition.
On the front endpaper, dedication for a Bar Mitzvah [from ca. 1968] handwritten by the author (some five lines): "To the dear young man… upon his becoming Bar Mitzvah. May he grow in Torah and fear of G-d, to the pride and satisfaction of his parents. The author".
[7], 6-50 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Stamp. Original binding, with minor defects.
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On the front endpaper, dedication for a Bar Mitzvah [from ca. 1968] handwritten by the author (some five lines): "To the dear young man… upon his becoming Bar Mitzvah. May he grow in Torah and fear of G-d, to the pride and satisfaction of his parents. The author".
[7], 6-50 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Stamp. Original binding, with minor defects.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Et Ratzon siddur, Ashkenazi rite, with Tehillim. [Jerusalem?: Simchonim, ca. 2010s-2020s].
Segulah book given to philanthropists – with blessings handwritten and signed by three prominent contemporary Bnei Brak rabbis: R. David Chaim Stern; R. Shimon Galai; and R. Shimon Baadani, head of Moetzet Chachmei HaTorah.
Blessings by R. David Chaim Stern (on front endpaper): " In the merit of charity, whoever prays devotedly from this siddur, will surely merit that G-d will hear and willingly accept his prayer for all good things". This is followed by blessings from R. Shimon Galai: " …in the merit of charity to Torah scholars, they will merit satisfaction… their prayers be willingly accepted with mercy, and G-d will fulfill all their hearts' wishes for the good...", and a brief inscription by R. Shimon Baadani: " With much blessing".
[4], 732 pages. 16.5 cm. Very good condition. Original, elegant binding.
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Segulah book given to philanthropists – with blessings handwritten and signed by three prominent contemporary Bnei Brak rabbis: R. David Chaim Stern; R. Shimon Galai; and R. Shimon Baadani, head of Moetzet Chachmei HaTorah.
Blessings by R. David Chaim Stern (on front endpaper): " In the merit of charity, whoever prays devotedly from this siddur, will surely merit that G-d will hear and willingly accept his prayer for all good things". This is followed by blessings from R. Shimon Galai: " …in the merit of charity to Torah scholars, they will merit satisfaction… their prayers be willingly accepted with mercy, and G-d will fulfill all their hearts' wishes for the good...", and a brief inscription by R. Shimon Baadani: " With much blessing".
[4], 732 pages. 16.5 cm. Very good condition. Original, elegant binding.
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Kavanat Halev Tehillim with commentary, Shir HaShirim and Perek Shirah, prayers and various supplications. [Petach Tikva?]: Machon Shirah Chadashah, 2014. Fine edition; large, clear format.
Segulah book given to philanthropists, with letter of blessings signed by sixteen prominent contemporary Torah leaders: "Whoever prays and beseeches from the present Tehillim will merit that his prayers will be willingly accepted before the Master of All. He will have plentiful livelihood… his business will prosper. He will enjoy good health and satisfaction from all his descendants; and see the fulfilment of all the blessings mentioned in the Torah, until he merits to greet Mashiach". Signed by: R. Chaim Feinstein (dean of the Ateret Shlomo yeshiva), R. Masoud Benshimon (prominent rabbi in Bnei Brak), R. Avraham Segal (dean of the Mir Brachfeld yeshiva), R. Baruch Weisbecker (dean of the Beit Matityahu yeshiva), R. Natan Zochovsky (dean of the Chochmah V'Daat yeshiva in Rechovot), R. Yitzchak Hacker (dean of the Grodno Be'er Yaakov yeshiva), R. Binyamin David Elyashiv (son of R. Y.Sh. Elyashiv), R. Yitzchak Shaul Kanievsky (son of R. Chaim Kanievsky), R. Yitzchak Koldetzky (son-in-law of R. Chaim Kanievsky), R. Mordechai Shmuel Edelstein (son of R. Yaakov Edelstein), R. Baruch Dov Povarsky (dean of the Ponovezh yeshiva), R. Shimon Galai, R. David Yosef (son of R. Ovadia Yosef), R. Yitzchak Ezrachi (dean of the Mir yeshiva), R. Shlomo Eliezer Stern (a rabbi of Bnei Brak), R. Shraga Steinman (son of R. Aharon Yehuda Leib Steinman, dean of the Orchot Torah yeshiva).
512 pages. 23.5 cm. Very good condition. Original, elegant binding. Placed in original slipcase.
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Segulah book given to philanthropists, with letter of blessings signed by sixteen prominent contemporary Torah leaders: "Whoever prays and beseeches from the present Tehillim will merit that his prayers will be willingly accepted before the Master of All. He will have plentiful livelihood… his business will prosper. He will enjoy good health and satisfaction from all his descendants; and see the fulfilment of all the blessings mentioned in the Torah, until he merits to greet Mashiach". Signed by: R. Chaim Feinstein (dean of the Ateret Shlomo yeshiva), R. Masoud Benshimon (prominent rabbi in Bnei Brak), R. Avraham Segal (dean of the Mir Brachfeld yeshiva), R. Baruch Weisbecker (dean of the Beit Matityahu yeshiva), R. Natan Zochovsky (dean of the Chochmah V'Daat yeshiva in Rechovot), R. Yitzchak Hacker (dean of the Grodno Be'er Yaakov yeshiva), R. Binyamin David Elyashiv (son of R. Y.Sh. Elyashiv), R. Yitzchak Shaul Kanievsky (son of R. Chaim Kanievsky), R. Yitzchak Koldetzky (son-in-law of R. Chaim Kanievsky), R. Mordechai Shmuel Edelstein (son of R. Yaakov Edelstein), R. Baruch Dov Povarsky (dean of the Ponovezh yeshiva), R. Shimon Galai, R. David Yosef (son of R. Ovadia Yosef), R. Yitzchak Ezrachi (dean of the Mir yeshiva), R. Shlomo Eliezer Stern (a rabbi of Bnei Brak), R. Shraga Steinman (son of R. Aharon Yehuda Leib Steinman, dean of the Orchot Torah yeshiva).
512 pages. 23.5 cm. Very good condition. Original, elegant binding. Placed in original slipcase.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $1,875
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Amtachat Binyamin, on Kohelet, by R. Binyamin, the Maggid of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). Minkovitz (Mynkivtsi): Joseph son of Isaac, Ezekiel son of Shevach and Moses son of Joseph, [1796].
The work ends in the middle of chapter 9, since the author passed away while he was still in the process of writing this work.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and kabbalistic realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
Signature on title page of R. Moshe Rosenstein of Berditchev ("R. Moshele Berditchover"; 1821-1902), close disciple of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, a holy and ascetic man, outstandingly well versed in Torah and Chassidut, held in high regard by the Tzadikim of his times. Immigrated to Safed in 1853.
[2], 1-13, 18-128 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Extensive worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. Marginal open tears to title page and several other leaves, repaired with paper. New binding.
First Hebrew book printed in Minkovitz.
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The work ends in the middle of chapter 9, since the author passed away while he was still in the process of writing this work.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and kabbalistic realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
Signature on title page of R. Moshe Rosenstein of Berditchev ("R. Moshele Berditchover"; 1821-1902), close disciple of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, a holy and ascetic man, outstandingly well versed in Torah and Chassidut, held in high regard by the Tzadikim of his times. Immigrated to Safed in 1853.
[2], 1-13, 18-128 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Extensive worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. Marginal open tears to title page and several other leaves, repaired with paper. New binding.
First Hebrew book printed in Minkovitz.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Shaar HaMelech, on the Rambam, by R. Yitzchak Nuñez-Belmonte, with the Taam HaMelech novellae, by the physician R. Baruch Jeitteles of Prague; Part I – Mada, Ahavah and Zemanim. Brno: Joseph Rossmann, [1801]. Second edition of Shaar HaMelech, and first edition of Taam HaMelech.
Important ownership – handwritten inscription at the top of the title page (contemporary to the printing): "Belongs to the holy rabbi of Mezhibuzh".
We do not know which holy rabbi this inscription is referring to – whether the book belonged to R. Baruch of Mezhibuzh, who passed away in 1812; or to R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta, who lived in Mezhibuzh in 1816-1825. The book may have also belonged to R. Yosef Moshe, son of the rebbe of Apta, who lived in Mezhibuzh until his passing in 1851.
[5], 2-88, [2] leaves. 38 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Worming to several leaves. Censorship inscription and stamp from 1837. New leather binding.
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Important ownership – handwritten inscription at the top of the title page (contemporary to the printing): "Belongs to the holy rabbi of Mezhibuzh".
We do not know which holy rabbi this inscription is referring to – whether the book belonged to R. Baruch of Mezhibuzh, who passed away in 1812; or to R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta, who lived in Mezhibuzh in 1816-1825. The book may have also belonged to R. Yosef Moshe, son of the rebbe of Apta, who lived in Mezhibuzh until his passing in 1851.
[5], 2-88, [2] leaves. 38 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Worming to several leaves. Censorship inscription and stamp from 1837. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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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].
On the title page, signature and stamps of R. Shmuel Heller (1786-1884), leading Torah scholar and physician, rabbi of Safed for sixty years.
[2], 142; 96, [2] leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text. Tears, including tear to title page, and open tears to several leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
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On the title page, signature and stamps of R. Shmuel Heller (1786-1884), leading Torah scholar and physician, rabbi of Safed for sixty years.
[2], 142; 96, [2] leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text. Tears, including tear to title page, and open tears to several leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $1,375
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Degel Machaneh Efraim, Chassidic teachings on the Torah, by R. Moshe Chaim Efraim Ashkenazi Rabbi of Sudilkov (Sudylkiv), grandson of the Baal Shem Tov. [Korets, 1810 – copy lacking title page and many leaves in middle and end]. First edition.
Copy of Rebbe Alter Biederman of Lelov and Sosnowitz, with his stamp and signature-stamp.
Rebbe Avraham Betzalel Natan Nata Biederman (1862-1933; known as Rebbe Alter) was born in Eretz Israel to Rebbe Elazar Mendel of Lelov. He later served as rebbe in Sosnowitz (Sosnowiec, Poland), where he was known as "the rebbe from Eretz Israel" and earned the reputation of a wonder-worker.
This book is an early Chassidic work, one of the first and most reliable sources of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, which the author, R. Moshe Chaim Efraim of Sudilkov (d. 1800), grandson of the Baal Shem Tov (son of the Baal Shem Tov's pious daughter Odel), received directly from him.
The book received approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders, who greatly praised the holiness of this book, and its ability to inspire whoever studies it with fear of G-d.
1-30, 33-93, [1], 97-104, 107-108 leaves. Lacking 12 leaves (originally: [2], 114 leaves. Title page and other missing leaves, apart from leaf [2], replaced in photocopy). 20 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains and dampstains. Wear, tears and worming, affecting text (repaired with paper). Some leaves presumably supplied from a different copy. Stamps and inscriptions. New binding, with leather spine.
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Copy of Rebbe Alter Biederman of Lelov and Sosnowitz, with his stamp and signature-stamp.
Rebbe Avraham Betzalel Natan Nata Biederman (1862-1933; known as Rebbe Alter) was born in Eretz Israel to Rebbe Elazar Mendel of Lelov. He later served as rebbe in Sosnowitz (Sosnowiec, Poland), where he was known as "the rebbe from Eretz Israel" and earned the reputation of a wonder-worker.
This book is an early Chassidic work, one of the first and most reliable sources of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, which the author, R. Moshe Chaim Efraim of Sudilkov (d. 1800), grandson of the Baal Shem Tov (son of the Baal Shem Tov's pious daughter Odel), received directly from him.
The book received approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders, who greatly praised the holiness of this book, and its ability to inspire whoever studies it with fear of G-d.
1-30, 33-93, [1], 97-104, 107-108 leaves. Lacking 12 leaves (originally: [2], 114 leaves. Title page and other missing leaves, apart from leaf [2], replaced in photocopy). 20 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains and dampstains. Wear, tears and worming, affecting text (repaired with paper). Some leaves presumably supplied from a different copy. Stamps and inscriptions. New binding, with leather spine.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sidrei Taharah, on Shulchan Aruch, laws of Niddah, by R. Elchanan Ashkenazi Rabbi of Schottland. Dyhernfurth: Joseph May, [1808]. Second edition.
Bound with: Chochmat Shlomo Maharshal, Talmudic novellae by R. Shlomo Luria. Fürth: Itzek son of Leib [Buchbinder], [1775].
Copy of Rebbe Chanoch Henich HaKohen of Alexander, author of Chashavah LeTovah. Lengthy inscriptions on the endpapers, attesting that the book belonged to Rebbe Chanoch Henich, handwritten by his grandson R. Yisrael Mordechai Morgenstern (dated 1858-1859).
Additional inscriptions: "Chanoch Henich HaKohen" (similar to the signature of R. Chanoch Henich, on letters offered in past Kedem Auctions).
Stamps.
Rebbe Chanoch Henich HaKohen Levin of Alexander (1798-1870), author of Chashavah LeTovah, leading disciple of R. Simcha Bunim of Peshischa and of the Yehudi HaKadosh of Peshischa. He held a rabbinic position for close to 40 years, first in Alexander and Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, and later in Prosnitz (Przasnysz). Served as rebbe of the Ger and Kotsk courts after the passing of the Chiddushei HaRim.
His grandson, whose inscriptions appear in this book is R. Yisrael Mordechai Morgenstern of Lodz, son of R. Menachem Mendel Morgenstern (nephew of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Kotsk).
Two books bound together [1], 69 leaves; 31, 33-46, 46-47, 49-67 leaves. 35 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains and mold. Tears and significant worming. Detached leaves. Various stamps. Original binding, torn and damaged, without spine.
Provenance: One of the Jewish books recovered in Poland after the Holocaust and sent to Israel by the National Library in Warsaw. Distributed to synagogues and rabbis by the Ministry of Religions. Ownership inscription handwritten by the Jerusalem kabbalist R. Avraham Moshe Hamburger.
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Bound with: Chochmat Shlomo Maharshal, Talmudic novellae by R. Shlomo Luria. Fürth: Itzek son of Leib [Buchbinder], [1775].
Copy of Rebbe Chanoch Henich HaKohen of Alexander, author of Chashavah LeTovah. Lengthy inscriptions on the endpapers, attesting that the book belonged to Rebbe Chanoch Henich, handwritten by his grandson R. Yisrael Mordechai Morgenstern (dated 1858-1859).
Additional inscriptions: "Chanoch Henich HaKohen" (similar to the signature of R. Chanoch Henich, on letters offered in past Kedem Auctions).
Stamps.
Rebbe Chanoch Henich HaKohen Levin of Alexander (1798-1870), author of Chashavah LeTovah, leading disciple of R. Simcha Bunim of Peshischa and of the Yehudi HaKadosh of Peshischa. He held a rabbinic position for close to 40 years, first in Alexander and Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, and later in Prosnitz (Przasnysz). Served as rebbe of the Ger and Kotsk courts after the passing of the Chiddushei HaRim.
His grandson, whose inscriptions appear in this book is R. Yisrael Mordechai Morgenstern of Lodz, son of R. Menachem Mendel Morgenstern (nephew of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Kotsk).
Two books bound together [1], 69 leaves; 31, 33-46, 46-47, 49-67 leaves. 35 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains and mold. Tears and significant worming. Detached leaves. Various stamps. Original binding, torn and damaged, without spine.
Provenance: One of the Jewish books recovered in Poland after the Holocaust and sent to Israel by the National Library in Warsaw. Distributed to synagogues and rabbis by the Ministry of Religions. Ownership inscription handwritten by the Jerusalem kabbalist R. Avraham Moshe Hamburger.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Or Chadash on Megillat Esther, and Ner Mitzvah on Chanukah, by R. Yehuda Loew – the Maharal. [Johannisburg (Prussia), printer not indicated, ca. 1859].
Copy owned by the rebbes of Radomsk – the Tiferet Shlomo, first rebbe of Radomsk and his son the Chessed L'Avraham. Stamp (trimmed) on p. 76b of Rebbe Shlomo HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk (the Tiferet Shlomo). Ownership inscription on title page, attesting that the book belonged to Rebbe Avraham Yissachar HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk (the Chesed L'Avraham). Kvitel inscriptions on the title page, with names for prayer for complete and speedy recovery. Various glosses and inscriptions on several leaves. Many stamps of Rebbe Avraham Yissachar's son – R. Moshe Elimelech Rabinowitz, and of his grandson R. Menachem Eliezer Fränkel of Radomsk.
[3], 4-187, [1] pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor wear. Minor tears to several leaves. Stamps. Tears to wrappers. New binding.
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Copy owned by the rebbes of Radomsk – the Tiferet Shlomo, first rebbe of Radomsk and his son the Chessed L'Avraham. Stamp (trimmed) on p. 76b of Rebbe Shlomo HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk (the Tiferet Shlomo). Ownership inscription on title page, attesting that the book belonged to Rebbe Avraham Yissachar HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk (the Chesed L'Avraham). Kvitel inscriptions on the title page, with names for prayer for complete and speedy recovery. Various glosses and inscriptions on several leaves. Many stamps of Rebbe Avraham Yissachar's son – R. Moshe Elimelech Rabinowitz, and of his grandson R. Menachem Eliezer Fränkel of Radomsk.
[3], 4-187, [1] pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor wear. Minor tears to several leaves. Stamps. Tears to wrappers. New binding.
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Chassidut – Books of Important Ownership –
Signatures and Dedications
Catalogue
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $400
Sold for: $525
Including buyer's premium
Amar Neke, supercommentary to Rashi's commentary on the Torah, by R. Ovadia of Bartenura. Czernowitz: Johann Eckhardt und Sohn, 1857.
Copy of R. Tzvi Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz Rabbi of Radomsk, son of the Tiferet Shlomo, with his signature on the title page.
[2], 5-26; 22; 15; [1], 12; 10 leaves. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Some worming, slightly affecting text. Inscriptions. Stamps. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Copy of R. Tzvi Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz Rabbi of Radomsk, son of the Tiferet Shlomo, with his signature on the title page.
[2], 5-26; 22; 15; [1], 12; 10 leaves. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Some worming, slightly affecting text. Inscriptions. Stamps. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Category
Chassidut – Books of Important Ownership –
Signatures and Dedications
Catalogue