Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
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![Illustrated manuscript about cosmology, physiognomy and palmistry. [Italy, 17th or 18th century]. Italian. A manuscript abou](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Ol14-public/234_1.jpg "Illustrated Manuscript about Cosmology, Physiognomy and Palmistry – It")
![Illustrated manuscript about cosmology, physiognomy and palmistry. [Italy, 17th or 18th century]. Italian. A manuscript abou](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Ol14-public/234_2.jpg "Illustrated Manuscript about Cosmology, Physiognomy and Palmistry – It")
![Illustrated manuscript about cosmology, physiognomy and palmistry. [Italy, 17th or 18th century]. Italian. A manuscript abou](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Ol14-public/234_3.jpg "Illustrated Manuscript about Cosmology, Physiognomy and Palmistry – It")
![Illustrated manuscript about cosmology, physiognomy and palmistry. [Italy, 17th or 18th century]. Italian. A manuscript abou](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Ol14-public/234_4.jpg "Illustrated Manuscript about Cosmology, Physiognomy and Palmistry – It")
Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Illustrated manuscript about cosmology, physiognomy and palmistry. [Italy, 17th or 18th century]. Italian.
A manuscript about cosmology, physiognomy and palmistry with quotations from Aristotle and Paracelsus. The composition opens with an introduction by the author, the doctor Iaddeo Aggetio.
The manuscript is written in two different handwritings and includes 49 illustrations – various portraits demonstrating how to define the character, personality and destiny of a person by the pattern of lines on his forehead [Metoposcopy – a form of divination common in the 16th-17th century]. A short explanatory text appears below each illustration.
The composition opens with a detailed illustration, spread on the entire page, of a person holding in his hand a physiognomy book; an angel above him holds a mirror and enables him to see the reflection of his face.
The manuscript is bound in a contemporary vellum binding. On the front endpaper appears an inscription in Italian – "Gift T. Samuel Semak [Semah?]", dated: "Pisa Li 13 Febb. 5553" [Pisa, Italy, February 1793].
Enclosed are two small pieces of paper with drawings of portraits (drafts for the manuscript?).
[22] leaves (illustrated title page and composition leaves), [9] blank leaves, [49] illustration leaves, 14.5 cm. Good-fair condition.
Stains. Dark stains and tears resulting from spreading ink and ink erosion (damaging the text and illustrations in several places). Worming. Slight creases. Small tear at the margin of one of the front endpapers. Vellum binding, with stains and slight defects. Faded inscription in (ancient) handwriting on spine.
A manuscript about cosmology, physiognomy and palmistry with quotations from Aristotle and Paracelsus. The composition opens with an introduction by the author, the doctor Iaddeo Aggetio.
The manuscript is written in two different handwritings and includes 49 illustrations – various portraits demonstrating how to define the character, personality and destiny of a person by the pattern of lines on his forehead [Metoposcopy – a form of divination common in the 16th-17th century]. A short explanatory text appears below each illustration.
The composition opens with a detailed illustration, spread on the entire page, of a person holding in his hand a physiognomy book; an angel above him holds a mirror and enables him to see the reflection of his face.
The manuscript is bound in a contemporary vellum binding. On the front endpaper appears an inscription in Italian – "Gift T. Samuel Semak [Semah?]", dated: "Pisa Li 13 Febb. 5553" [Pisa, Italy, February 1793].
Enclosed are two small pieces of paper with drawings of portraits (drafts for the manuscript?).
[22] leaves (illustrated title page and composition leaves), [9] blank leaves, [49] illustration leaves, 14.5 cm. Good-fair condition.
Stains. Dark stains and tears resulting from spreading ink and ink erosion (damaging the text and illustrations in several places). Worming. Slight creases. Small tear at the margin of one of the front endpapers. Vellum binding, with stains and slight defects. Faded inscription in (ancient) handwriting on spine.
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![Arabic manuscript, composition on Islamic History. [Copied in Damascus? 17th century?]. Composition on the subject of Islami](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Ol14-public/235_1.jpg "Arabic Manuscript – Composition on Islamic History")
![Arabic manuscript, composition on Islamic History. [Copied in Damascus? 17th century?]. Composition on the subject of Islami](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Ol14-public/235_2.jpg "Arabic Manuscript – Composition on Islamic History")
Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Arabic manuscript, composition on Islamic History. [Copied in Damascus? 17th century?].
Composition on the subject of Islamic history. Manuscript in black and red ink. Each leaf is framed by a red rectangular border.
20-193 leaves (lacking the beginning), 20 cm. Fair condition. Leaf 31 is partially lacking. Lacking Leaves 72, 75-76, 124-127, 172-177, 179. Open tears to margins of several leaves, affecting text. Stains. Detached leaves. Wear and tears to margins. Damaged and worn contemporary cardboard and leather binding, partially detached.
Composition on the subject of Islamic history. Manuscript in black and red ink. Each leaf is framed by a red rectangular border.
20-193 leaves (lacking the beginning), 20 cm. Fair condition. Leaf 31 is partially lacking. Lacking Leaves 72, 75-76, 124-127, 172-177, 179. Open tears to margins of several leaves, affecting text. Stains. Detached leaves. Wear and tears to margins. Damaged and worn contemporary cardboard and leather binding, partially detached.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Manuscript in Arabic, commentaries to the Quran and religious law (Sunni Islam); [the copier: son of Muhamad el-Da'aji, from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia?], 1303 to the Hijra (1885).
Fine script, with calligraphic decorations and with vegetal decorations, in a diversity of colors (red, purple, yellow, green and orange). Numerous marginal handwritten comments. Bound at the opening of the volume and at the end (colophon) are a number of leaves in a different handwriting.
[4] pp, 359 leaves (written on both sides; missing pages 8-9), [14] pp, 35.5 cm. Good overall condition. Creases and stains at margins of leaves. Tears, mainly at margins of first and last leaves. Detached leaves and signatures. No binding. Spine and first and last leaves are roughly pasted with adhesive tape.
Fine script, with calligraphic decorations and with vegetal decorations, in a diversity of colors (red, purple, yellow, green and orange). Numerous marginal handwritten comments. Bound at the opening of the volume and at the end (colophon) are a number of leaves in a different handwriting.
[4] pp, 359 leaves (written on both sides; missing pages 8-9), [14] pp, 35.5 cm. Good overall condition. Creases and stains at margins of leaves. Tears, mainly at margins of first and last leaves. Detached leaves and signatures. No binding. Spine and first and last leaves are roughly pasted with adhesive tape.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,625
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Arabic manuscript, composition on the subject of religious law according to the Hanafi School (one of the four schools of interpretations of Sunni Islamic law). Hijri year 1277 [1861].
Manuscript written in black and red ink. Many handwritten marginalia (apparently by several writers).
[260] leaves (26 signatures of 10 leaves), 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, creases and wear. Tears to margins. Several leaves are detached and inserted out of order. Unbound signatures housed in a cardboard and leather cover with a flap.
Manuscript written in black and red ink. Many handwritten marginalia (apparently by several writers).
[260] leaves (26 signatures of 10 leaves), 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, creases and wear. Tears to margins. Several leaves are detached and inserted out of order. Unbound signatures housed in a cardboard and leather cover with a flap.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
Opening: $300
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Arabic manuscript, Islamic scriptures.
Manuscript (by several writers) on thick paper; some leaves are yellowish-green. Part of the manuscript is not written in Arabic.
[137] written leaves (possibly lacking several leaves) + several blank leaves, 11 cm. Overall fair-good condition. Stains, primarily to lower margins and first and last leaves. Torn, damaged leather binding. Lacking spine.
Manuscript (by several writers) on thick paper; some leaves are yellowish-green. Part of the manuscript is not written in Arabic.
[137] written leaves (possibly lacking several leaves) + several blank leaves, 11 cm. Overall fair-good condition. Stains, primarily to lower margins and first and last leaves. Torn, damaged leather binding. Lacking spine.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Two booklets handwritten by Yossef Meyuchas with translations of proverbs from the Arab language, and letters sent by Meyuchas to the editorial of "Hazofeh", Jerusalem, [1939]. 1-2. "Yalkut Pninim from writings by Arab sages", by "Yossef Meyuchas Ish Yerushalem", [1939]. Two booklets written by hand, with sample translations of 22 Arab proverbs. Both booklets have an identical title; one is a draft written on pages from a calendar and the second is a more neat version, written on leaves from a notebook. [7] written pages; [5] written pages, approx.21-22.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Tears; detached leaves. Stains, creases, mainly at margins. 3-4. A letter and a draft of a letter (in ink and in pencil), handwritten by Meyuchas and addressed to the editorial of "Hazofeh" newspaper in Tel-Aviv. [August, 1943]. Meyuchas writes in the letter that he is sending a sample of his new book, and that in his opinion "it is worthwhile translating again into current Hebrew the same important Spanish books which were previously translated, in order to help present day readers to understand them" (Hebrew). [2] pp; [4] pp, approx. 22-24 cm. Fair condition. Tears at margins, stains, creases and folding marks. Yossef ben Rachamim Nathan Meyuchas (1868-1942) educator, author and public figure, one of the heads of the Jewish community in Jerusalem and one of the founders of "Sha'are Zedek" neighborhood in the city as well as the National Library. Meyuchas authored many essays about the Arabs and their culture. Presumably, this manuscript has never been published.
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![Handwritten Hebrew Thesaurus. [Apparently, Iraq, first half of 20th century]. A thesaurus, written in pen on a notebook leav](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Ol14-public/240_1.jpg "Manuscript – Thesaurus – Iraq, 20th Century")
![Handwritten Hebrew Thesaurus. [Apparently, Iraq, first half of 20th century]. A thesaurus, written in pen on a notebook leav](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Ol14-public/240_2.jpg "Manuscript – Thesaurus – Iraq, 20th Century")
Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Handwritten Hebrew Thesaurus. [Apparently, Iraq, first half of 20th century].
A thesaurus, written in pen on a notebook leaves, with three hundred and eight entries, in alphabetical order. Each entry contains a title with the main word and synonyms. With explanations and commentaries in Rashi script. By the entries appears an alphanumeric numbering, and on top of the pages appears the letter of the first letter on this page. Some handwritten additions appear on some pages (most of them in ink and some in pencil), and in a number of places appear deletions.
The notebook is written in a clean and orderly handwriting and it is possible that it was copied from a printed text or from another manuscript.
On the cover of the notebook appears a printed writing: "Iraq, Exercise Book" with a space for writing the name of the pupil.
[63] written pages, 20.5 cm. Good condition. Slight damage and stains (mainly to margins and to first and last leaves). Trimmed margins, affecting text on one of the pages. Tear to last written page. Worn and damaged cover.
A thesaurus, written in pen on a notebook leaves, with three hundred and eight entries, in alphabetical order. Each entry contains a title with the main word and synonyms. With explanations and commentaries in Rashi script. By the entries appears an alphanumeric numbering, and on top of the pages appears the letter of the first letter on this page. Some handwritten additions appear on some pages (most of them in ink and some in pencil), and in a number of places appear deletions.
The notebook is written in a clean and orderly handwriting and it is possible that it was copied from a printed text or from another manuscript.
On the cover of the notebook appears a printed writing: "Iraq, Exercise Book" with a space for writing the name of the pupil.
[63] written pages, 20.5 cm. Good condition. Slight damage and stains (mainly to margins and to first and last leaves). Trimmed margins, affecting text on one of the pages. Tear to last written page. Worn and damaged cover.
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June 5, 2018
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"Mabul Shel Esh", draft of an essay handwritten by the Talmudist Levi (Louis) Ginzberg.
The draft of the essay "Mabul Shel Esh", about the source of the Aggadah "Mabul Shel Esh" which appears in the book "Chaye Moshe" by Philo of Alexandria. The manuscript was handwritten by Levi Gintzburg, with deletions, additions and corrections, and is hand-signed by him.
Louis Levi ben Yitzchak Ginzberg (1873-1953) was a famous Talmudist and one of the leaders of Conservative Judaism. Ginzberg was born in Kovno. After a short period of studies in Telz, he abandoned the world of Yeshivahs and studied at the universities of Berlin and Strasburg. In 1899 he immigrated to the United States to participate in editing the Jewish Encyclopedia. Later he was one of the heads of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
This essay was printed in Ginzberg's book "Al Halacha veAggada", Tel-Aviv, 1960, pp. 205-219.
16, IV leaves, 25 cm. Good condition. Stained. Folding marks and slight creases. Tears to a number of leaves (mainly at margins).
The draft of the essay "Mabul Shel Esh", about the source of the Aggadah "Mabul Shel Esh" which appears in the book "Chaye Moshe" by Philo of Alexandria. The manuscript was handwritten by Levi Gintzburg, with deletions, additions and corrections, and is hand-signed by him.
Louis Levi ben Yitzchak Ginzberg (1873-1953) was a famous Talmudist and one of the leaders of Conservative Judaism. Ginzberg was born in Kovno. After a short period of studies in Telz, he abandoned the world of Yeshivahs and studied at the universities of Berlin and Strasburg. In 1899 he immigrated to the United States to participate in editing the Jewish Encyclopedia. Later he was one of the heads of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
This essay was printed in Ginzberg's book "Al Halacha veAggada", Tel-Aviv, 1960, pp. 205-219.
16, IV leaves, 25 cm. Good condition. Stained. Folding marks and slight creases. Tears to a number of leaves (mainly at margins).
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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"Sefer Vav HaMehapech, expresses ideas about the revival of our people in Eretz Israel" (Hebrew), by Avraham Dover Bernstein. Berlin-Schoeneberg: Siegfried Shalem [Shalom], 1911.
The book addresses the pogroms in East Europe (Kishinev and Gomel) and the revival of the Jewish people in Palestine, according to biblical verses. The author writes at the beginning of the book that he printed a certain number of copies at his own expense, for distribution, and that proceeds will be donated "for the needs of our poor nation…". The book is dedicated (in print) to Theodor Herzl and his portrait appears after the title page (within a unique illustration). The booklet "Evel Am", with memorial prayers for the souls of our people's great leaders is bound at the end.
This copy is apparently the author's copy. Numerous leaves were added to the book, on which the author wrote his original text, "word for word", uncensored, and the passages omitted by the censor are marked in blue for comparison with the censored copy – the original and final copies are bound page after page or nearby. The book also includes handwritten leaves, bound among the book's leaves, comments and additions – some long – written by hand on the book's leaves and a number of tracing paper leaves (not bound) written by hand (faded and mostly illegible).
[2], 274 leaves, [4] leaves + numerous leaves, 25.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Original cover. Book is bound in an additional binding, of a later date, with another cover pasted on it.
The book addresses the pogroms in East Europe (Kishinev and Gomel) and the revival of the Jewish people in Palestine, according to biblical verses. The author writes at the beginning of the book that he printed a certain number of copies at his own expense, for distribution, and that proceeds will be donated "for the needs of our poor nation…". The book is dedicated (in print) to Theodor Herzl and his portrait appears after the title page (within a unique illustration). The booklet "Evel Am", with memorial prayers for the souls of our people's great leaders is bound at the end.
This copy is apparently the author's copy. Numerous leaves were added to the book, on which the author wrote his original text, "word for word", uncensored, and the passages omitted by the censor are marked in blue for comparison with the censored copy – the original and final copies are bound page after page or nearby. The book also includes handwritten leaves, bound among the book's leaves, comments and additions – some long – written by hand on the book's leaves and a number of tracing paper leaves (not bound) written by hand (faded and mostly illegible).
[2], 274 leaves, [4] leaves + numerous leaves, 25.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Original cover. Book is bound in an additional binding, of a later date, with another cover pasted on it.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Two items made by the artist Jehudo Epstein (1870-1945). Epstein, born in Sluzk, was barred entrance to Russian art-schools and studied art in Vienna (Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien). During his lifetime, Epstein was considered a prominent Jewish artist of his times. His works were mostly dedicated to Jewish themes. In 1935, he immigrated to South Africa, where he passed away in 1945.
1. Mother and son. Pencil drawing on paper. Signed with initials and dated, 1935. 15.5X22 cm.
2. My Way from East to West, Reminiscences by Jehudo Epstein. (Hitherto unpublished) English translation of Jehudo Epstein's autobiography. The book was originally written in German and in 1929 was published in Stuttgart titled "Mein Weg von Ost nacht West, Errinerungen". Handwritten corrections and notes (in pencil).
[2] leaves (title page and introduction, detached), 222 typewritten leaves, 33.5 cm. Good condition. Tears to cover.
1. Mother and son. Pencil drawing on paper. Signed with initials and dated, 1935. 15.5X22 cm.
2. My Way from East to West, Reminiscences by Jehudo Epstein. (Hitherto unpublished) English translation of Jehudo Epstein's autobiography. The book was originally written in German and in 1929 was published in Stuttgart titled "Mein Weg von Ost nacht West, Errinerungen". Handwritten corrections and notes (in pencil).
[2] leaves (title page and introduction, detached), 222 typewritten leaves, 33.5 cm. Good condition. Tears to cover.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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A letter handwritten and hand-signed by the Jewish-French composer Jacques Fromental Halévy. Location or date are not mentioned. [France, 19th century]. French.
The letter discusses the lyrics of a song (the song is cited in the letter).
Jacques Fromental Halévy writes, among other things: "The lyrics, in general, were very good, but I do not know why they did not "go" well with the music… I tried other lyrics which were more harmonious with the color of the melody but I would like you to see them…".
[1] leaf (sheet folded into two; one written page), 22 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and creases. Pencil inscription on upper left corner.
The letter discusses the lyrics of a song (the song is cited in the letter).
Jacques Fromental Halévy writes, among other things: "The lyrics, in general, were very good, but I do not know why they did not "go" well with the music… I tried other lyrics which were more harmonious with the color of the melody but I would like you to see them…".
[1] leaf (sheet folded into two; one written page), 22 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and creases. Pencil inscription on upper left corner.
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Online Auction 014 – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
June 5, 2018
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Photograph of the violinist, violistand conductor Yehudi Menuhin. Hand-signed by Yehudi Menuhin and George Enescu.
Yehudi Menuhin (1916-1999), Jewish American-born violinist, violist and conductor, considered one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century.
George Enescu (1881-1955), Romanian composer, violinist, teacher, pianist and conductor; one of Menuhin's teachers.
17.5X22.5 cm. Good condition. Creases.
Yehudi Menuhin (1916-1999), Jewish American-born violinist, violist and conductor, considered one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century.
George Enescu (1881-1955), Romanian composer, violinist, teacher, pianist and conductor; one of Menuhin's teachers.
17.5X22.5 cm. Good condition. Creases.
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