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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Megillat Shir HaShirim – Rinah shel Torah, with Rashi and the Metiv Shir commentary by R. Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin, dean of the Volozhin yeshiva (the Netziv of Volozhin). With the She'er Yisrael essay on antisemitism. Warsaw: Isaac Goldman, 1886. First edition.
At the top of the title page, dedication handwritten by the author, to R. Chaim Zvi Broide Rabbi of Shvekshna (Švėkšna), author of She'erit Chaim and Revach VeHatzalah.
R. Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin – the Netziv of Volozhin (1817-1893), leading Torah scholar of his generation and dean of the Volozhin yeshiva.
[2], 3-134, [1] pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Tears to several leaves. Tape repairs to title page and subsequent leaf. Stamps. Inscriptions. New binding.
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At the top of the title page, dedication handwritten by the author, to R. Chaim Zvi Broide Rabbi of Shvekshna (Švėkšna), author of She'erit Chaim and Revach VeHatzalah.
R. Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin – the Netziv of Volozhin (1817-1893), leading Torah scholar of his generation and dean of the Volozhin yeshiva.
[2], 3-134, [1] pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Tears to several leaves. Tape repairs to title page and subsequent leaf. Stamps. Inscriptions. New binding.
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Meshiv Davar, halachic responsum by R. Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin, dean of the Volozhin yeshiva (the Netziv of Volozhin) – four parts. Warsaw: R. Meir Yechiel Halter and R. Meir Eisenstadt, 1894. First edition. Three title pages.
Handwritten dedication on the first title page (slightly trimmed), stamped by "the publisher, wife of the great Torah scholar" (the handwriting may be that of R. Chaim Soloveitchik of Brisk, who was reputedly involved in the publication of the book, and whose wife was a granddaughter of the author).
The book was prepared for print by the Netziv in 1892-1893, during his stay in Warsaw following the closure of the Volozhin yeshiva, and was published half a year after his passing in Av 1893, by his wife and descendants, as stated on the title page.
[5], 6-178 pages; [2], 3-120 pages. 29 cm. Dry paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor wear and tears. Various stamps and inscriptions. New binding.
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Handwritten dedication on the first title page (slightly trimmed), stamped by "the publisher, wife of the great Torah scholar" (the handwriting may be that of R. Chaim Soloveitchik of Brisk, who was reputedly involved in the publication of the book, and whose wife was a granddaughter of the author).
The book was prepared for print by the Netziv in 1892-1893, during his stay in Warsaw following the closure of the Volozhin yeshiva, and was published half a year after his passing in Av 1893, by his wife and descendants, as stated on the title page.
[5], 6-178 pages; [2], 3-120 pages. 29 cm. Dry paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor wear and tears. Various stamps and inscriptions. New binding.
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Responsa Zera Emet, by R. Yishmael HaKohen Rabbi of Modena. Part I – Orach Chaim and Talmudic novellae. Livorno: Abraham Isaac Castello and Eliezer Saadon, [1786]. First edition, published in the author's lifetime.
Dedication (3 lines) on the front endpaper, handwritten and signed by R. Shlomo Zalman Sender Kahana Shapira, who gave the book as a wedding gift.
Various inscriptions on the title page and endpapers, and stamps from Białystok.
R. Shlomo Zalman Sender Kahana Shapira (1851-1923), outstanding Lithuanian Torah scholar, exceptionally venerated by the Lithuanian Torah leaders and yeshiva deans. Rabbi of Malch and Krynki, where he headed the prominent Anaf Etz Chaim yeshiva. Father of R. Avraham Dov Ber Kahana Shapira Rabbi of Kovno, the Devar Avraham.
[5], 121 leaves. 29.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Dedication (3 lines) on the front endpaper, handwritten and signed by R. Shlomo Zalman Sender Kahana Shapira, who gave the book as a wedding gift.
Various inscriptions on the title page and endpapers, and stamps from Białystok.
R. Shlomo Zalman Sender Kahana Shapira (1851-1923), outstanding Lithuanian Torah scholar, exceptionally venerated by the Lithuanian Torah leaders and yeshiva deans. Rabbi of Malch and Krynki, where he headed the prominent Anaf Etz Chaim yeshiva. Father of R. Avraham Dov Ber Kahana Shapira Rabbi of Kovno, the Devar Avraham.
[5], 121 leaves. 29.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Chut HaMeshulash, Torah novellae on various Talmudic topics – teachings of three generations: R. Yisrael Lipkin of Salant (Salanter) – founder of the musar movement, his father R. Ze'ev (author of Chiddushei Ben Aryeh), and his son R. Aryeh Leib Lipkin. Jerusalem: A.M. Luncz, 1904. First edition.
On the front endpaper, stamps of the author's disciple, R. Itzele Blazer. On the same leaf and on the leaf following the title page, stamps of his grandson R. Eliyahu Eliezer Mishkovsky Rabbi of Kfar Chassidim. On the verso of the title page, handwritten gloss (presumably handwritten by R. Shlomo Blazer, son of R. Itzele), with a later copying of the gloss in pen.
R. Yitzchak Blazer – known as R. Itzele Peterburger (1837-1907), prominent disciple of R. Yisrael of Salant, and disseminator of the musar movement in the Lithuanian yeshivot. Leading Torah scholar of his times.
[4], 2-35 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. Inscriptions. New binding.
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On the front endpaper, stamps of the author's disciple, R. Itzele Blazer. On the same leaf and on the leaf following the title page, stamps of his grandson R. Eliyahu Eliezer Mishkovsky Rabbi of Kfar Chassidim. On the verso of the title page, handwritten gloss (presumably handwritten by R. Shlomo Blazer, son of R. Itzele), with a later copying of the gloss in pen.
R. Yitzchak Blazer – known as R. Itzele Peterburger (1837-1907), prominent disciple of R. Yisrael of Salant, and disseminator of the musar movement in the Lithuanian yeshivot. Leading Torah scholar of his times.
[4], 2-35 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. Inscriptions. New binding.
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Birkei Yosef, two parts – on the four parts of Shulchan Aruch, by R. Chaim Yosef David Azulai – the Chida. Livorno: Gio. Vincenzo Falorni, 1774-[1776]. First edition.
Important ownership. Various ownership inscriptions on the first title page, including the signature of R. Binyamin Wolf Löw author of Shaarei Torah and an inscription attesting that the book belonged to R. Michael Shimon May. Many stamps of Rebbe Pinchas Shalom Rottenberg of Koson-United States (1892-1966).
R. Binyamin Wolf Löw (1777-1851), author of Shaarei Torah, rabbi of Vrbové (Hungary) and other cities. A prominent Torah scholar in the times of the Chatam Sofer and R. Akiva Eger. Composed many works on all parts of the Torah, published as the Shaarei Torah series.
R. Michael Shimon May (d. 11th Sivan 1833), composed the book Chiddushei Hagahot on the Tur, together with his brother R. Yosef May.
Two parts in one volume: [1], 2-220 leaves; [1], 2-121, 113 leaves. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming to first and final leaves. Open tear (repaired) to center of first title page. New leather binding.
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Important ownership. Various ownership inscriptions on the first title page, including the signature of R. Binyamin Wolf Löw author of Shaarei Torah and an inscription attesting that the book belonged to R. Michael Shimon May. Many stamps of Rebbe Pinchas Shalom Rottenberg of Koson-United States (1892-1966).
R. Binyamin Wolf Löw (1777-1851), author of Shaarei Torah, rabbi of Vrbové (Hungary) and other cities. A prominent Torah scholar in the times of the Chatam Sofer and R. Akiva Eger. Composed many works on all parts of the Torah, published as the Shaarei Torah series.
R. Michael Shimon May (d. 11th Sivan 1833), composed the book Chiddushei Hagahot on the Tur, together with his brother R. Yosef May.
Two parts in one volume: [1], 2-220 leaves; [1], 2-121, 113 leaves. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming to first and final leaves. Open tear (repaired) to center of first title page. New leather binding.
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Pri Megadim, index to Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, by R. Shmuel son of R. Alexander (final leaves of the Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat edition with Turei Zahav, Fürth: Itzek Madfis, 1767).
Four signatures of R. Daniel Prostitz on the endpaper and first leaf. Inscriptions and markings in a later script, presumably in preparation for reprinting the book.
R. Daniel Prostitz (1759-1846), disciple of Maharam Barby Rabbi of Pressburg, and dayan in Pressburg in the times of R. Meshulam Igra. A close friend of the Chatam Sofer, he initiated the latter's appointment as rabbi of Pressburg.
47-63 leaves. Misfoliation. 34 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Wear. New binding.
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Four signatures of R. Daniel Prostitz on the endpaper and first leaf. Inscriptions and markings in a later script, presumably in preparation for reprinting the book.
R. Daniel Prostitz (1759-1846), disciple of Maharam Barby Rabbi of Pressburg, and dayan in Pressburg in the times of R. Meshulam Igra. A close friend of the Chatam Sofer, he initiated the latter's appointment as rabbi of Pressburg.
47-63 leaves. Misfoliation. 34 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Wear. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Reshit Limudim, scientific textbook by Baruch Lindau. Berlin: Chevrat Chinuch Ne'arim, 1788.
Reshit Limudim was the first scientific book published in Hebrew in the modern era. Its original goal was to teach sciences to children, but it in fact served as the only useful science book amongst Jews throughout the 19th century. Although the author associated with the Haskalah movement, the book was studied in Orthodox homes and by Orthodox rabbis.
Copy of R. Yaakov Ettlinger – the Aruch LaNer (1798-1871), chief rabbi of Altona, with his signature on the front endpaper; embossed stamp next to signature: "A. R. Ettlinger – Altona".
[11], 159, [1] leaves. Approx. 16 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tear to title page, repaired with tape. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Reshit Limudim was the first scientific book published in Hebrew in the modern era. Its original goal was to teach sciences to children, but it in fact served as the only useful science book amongst Jews throughout the 19th century. Although the author associated with the Haskalah movement, the book was studied in Orthodox homes and by Orthodox rabbis.
Copy of R. Yaakov Ettlinger – the Aruch LaNer (1798-1871), chief rabbi of Altona, with his signature on the front endpaper; embossed stamp next to signature: "A. R. Ettlinger – Altona".
[11], 159, [1] leaves. Approx. 16 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tear to title page, repaired with tape. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Nachalat Yaakov – two parts: Part I, novellae on the Torah portions and Talmudic aggadot, and eulogies; Part II, Talmudic novellae and responsa, by R. Yaakov Lorberbaum Rabbi of Lissa (Leszno), author of Netivot HaMishpat. Breslau: Hirsch Sulzbach, 1849. First edition.
At the top of the title page, signatures of R. Yehuda Modrin of Sighet (1819-1893), a cherished disciple of the Chatam Sofer from a very young age.
A few brief glosses handwritten by R. Moshe Stern Rabbi of Polien-Riskeve (1852-1923), and by his son-in-law R. David Sperber Rabbi of Braşov (1875-1962).
[5], 39, [1] leaves; 58 leaves. Lacking leaf [2] with approbations (originally: [6], 39, [1] leaves; 58 leaves). 35 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and dampstains. Wear and worming, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
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At the top of the title page, signatures of R. Yehuda Modrin of Sighet (1819-1893), a cherished disciple of the Chatam Sofer from a very young age.
A few brief glosses handwritten by R. Moshe Stern Rabbi of Polien-Riskeve (1852-1923), and by his son-in-law R. David Sperber Rabbi of Braşov (1875-1962).
[5], 39, [1] leaves; 58 leaves. Lacking leaf [2] with approbations (originally: [6], 39, [1] leaves; 58 leaves). 35 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and dampstains. Wear and worming, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Responsa Machaneh Chaim, Choshen Mishpat – Part II, by R. Chaim Sussman Sofer Rabbi of Munkacs (Mukachevo). Munkacs: Pinchas Blayer, 1875. First edition of vol. V, from the Responsa Machaneh Chaim series.
At the top of the title page, a two-line inscription handwritten and signed by the author, dedicating the book to his brother's son-in-law, R. Zalman Neiman.
R. Chaim Sussman Sofer Rabbi of Munkacs and Budapest (1821-1886), prominent Hungarian Torah scholar. Leading disciple of the Chatam Sofer in the latter's final years.
The recipient of the book: R. Shlomo Zalman Neiman of Vienna, son-in-law of R. Yaakov Shalom Sofer of Topoltschan – brother of the Machaneh Chaim.
[3], 2-70 leaves. 32.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Minor worming. Stamps. New leather binding.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book lists [2] additional leaves at the end of the book, which are not present in this copy, nor in the digitized NLI copy.
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At the top of the title page, a two-line inscription handwritten and signed by the author, dedicating the book to his brother's son-in-law, R. Zalman Neiman.
R. Chaim Sussman Sofer Rabbi of Munkacs and Budapest (1821-1886), prominent Hungarian Torah scholar. Leading disciple of the Chatam Sofer in the latter's final years.
The recipient of the book: R. Shlomo Zalman Neiman of Vienna, son-in-law of R. Yaakov Shalom Sofer of Topoltschan – brother of the Machaneh Chaim.
[3], 2-70 leaves. 32.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Minor worming. Stamps. New leather binding.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book lists [2] additional leaves at the end of the book, which are not present in this copy, nor in the digitized NLI copy.
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Imrei Binah, Talmudic novellae on Orders Moed and Nashim, by R. Meir Eisenstadter (Maharam Ash), rabbi of Ungvar (Uzhhorod). Ungvar: Karl Jaeger, 1866. First edition, published by the author's son R. Menachem Eisenstadter Rabbi of Ungvar.
Dedication handwritten and signed by the author's grandson, R. Meir son of R. Menachem. In the top right-hand corner of the title page, inscription (deleted): "Received as a gift from my brother-in-law R. Meir of Ungvar…". Other inscriptions and signatures.
Four lengthy scholarly glosses (trimmed), contemporary to the printing.
[3], 6-148 leaves. 31 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and worming, affecting text. New leather binding.
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Dedication handwritten and signed by the author's grandson, R. Meir son of R. Menachem. In the top right-hand corner of the title page, inscription (deleted): "Received as a gift from my brother-in-law R. Meir of Ungvar…". Other inscriptions and signatures.
Four lengthy scholarly glosses (trimmed), contemporary to the printing.
[3], 6-148 leaves. 31 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and worming, affecting text. New leather binding.
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Menuchat Asher, novellae on Talmudic topics arranged in alphabetical order, by R. Asher Anshel HaLevi Jungreis Rabbi of Csenger. Part I (aleph-kaf). Sighetu Marmației: published by the sons of the author, [1876]. First edition.
At the foot of the title page of part I, signature of R. Moshe Natan Nata, son of the author (to authorize that the book is not stolen). Dedication at the top of the leaf. Various inscriptions, signatures and stamps.
The author, R. Asher Anshel HaLevi Jungreis (1806-1873), kabbalist, disciple of R. Meir Eisenstadt of Ungvar. Served as rabbi of Csenger for forty years. Renowned as a wonder-worker, especially in healing the sick. Held in high esteem by Chassidic leaders.
His son, R. Moshe Natan Nata HaLevi Jungreis (1832-1889), was a prominent Hungarian rabbi, rabbi of Tiszafüred. Just like his father, he was renowned as a wonder-worker whose blessings were fulfilled.
Incomplete copy – [5], 93 leaves (originally: [12], 93 leaves. Lacking leaves of foreword and words by R. Shmuel Ze'ev Jungreis, author's son). 37 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. First and final leaves with dampstains, extensive wear and marginal open tears. Stamps and inscriptions. New leather binding.
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At the foot of the title page of part I, signature of R. Moshe Natan Nata, son of the author (to authorize that the book is not stolen). Dedication at the top of the leaf. Various inscriptions, signatures and stamps.
The author, R. Asher Anshel HaLevi Jungreis (1806-1873), kabbalist, disciple of R. Meir Eisenstadt of Ungvar. Served as rabbi of Csenger for forty years. Renowned as a wonder-worker, especially in healing the sick. Held in high esteem by Chassidic leaders.
His son, R. Moshe Natan Nata HaLevi Jungreis (1832-1889), was a prominent Hungarian rabbi, rabbi of Tiszafüred. Just like his father, he was renowned as a wonder-worker whose blessings were fulfilled.
Incomplete copy – [5], 93 leaves (originally: [12], 93 leaves. Lacking leaves of foreword and words by R. Shmuel Ze'ev Jungreis, author's son). 37 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. First and final leaves with dampstains, extensive wear and marginal open tears. Stamps and inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, with Mishnah Berurah and Biur Halachah, by R. Yisrael Meir HaKohen of Radin, author of Chafetz Chaim. Parts I-IV. Warsaw, [1884-1904]. Four of six volumes. One or two of them are presumably first editions.
List of pre-subscribers at the end of the first volume; this leaf was only printed in the first edition.
Volumes II, III and IV marked "Proofread" (in pencil).
Handwritten note on the endpaper of vol. I, with summaries of halachot. At the foot of the page, stamp of Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Rosenbaum, son of Rebbe Yissachar Ber Rosenbaum of Storozhynets and son-in-law of Rebbe Meir Isaacson of Roman.
In the second volume, dozens of lengthy handwritten glosses, from two writers. Various stamps, including stamp of R. Yonah Kaplivatski Rabbi of Căpreşti (Bessarabia).
Handwritten dedication on the front endpaper of vol. III.
Four volumes: [1], 2-151, [1] leaves; [1], 2-154, [1 blank leaf]; [2], 3-76, 78-80, [1], 81-195 leaves; [1], 196-290 leaves. 22-23 cm. Condition varies. Stains, wear and tears. Vol. I: open tears to title page and margins of first and final leaves (affecting text on some leaves). Vol. II: worming. Vol. III: tears to several leaves. Open tears to leaf 77 (bound out of place, after leaf 80). New, matching bindings.
Part I is presumably from the first edition (based on the list of pre-subscribers). Part II also seems to be from the first edition (based on date of censorship authorization – 1896, on verso of title page).
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List of pre-subscribers at the end of the first volume; this leaf was only printed in the first edition.
Volumes II, III and IV marked "Proofread" (in pencil).
Handwritten note on the endpaper of vol. I, with summaries of halachot. At the foot of the page, stamp of Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Rosenbaum, son of Rebbe Yissachar Ber Rosenbaum of Storozhynets and son-in-law of Rebbe Meir Isaacson of Roman.
In the second volume, dozens of lengthy handwritten glosses, from two writers. Various stamps, including stamp of R. Yonah Kaplivatski Rabbi of Căpreşti (Bessarabia).
Handwritten dedication on the front endpaper of vol. III.
Four volumes: [1], 2-151, [1] leaves; [1], 2-154, [1 blank leaf]; [2], 3-76, 78-80, [1], 81-195 leaves; [1], 196-290 leaves. 22-23 cm. Condition varies. Stains, wear and tears. Vol. I: open tears to title page and margins of first and final leaves (affecting text on some leaves). Vol. II: worming. Vol. III: tears to several leaves. Open tears to leaf 77 (bound out of place, after leaf 80). New, matching bindings.
Part I is presumably from the first edition (based on the list of pre-subscribers). Part II also seems to be from the first edition (based on date of censorship authorization – 1896, on verso of title page).
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