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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Mishnayot, Tractate Zera'im, with commentaries and addendums. Lemberg, 1869.
On protection pages, many owners' inscriptions, inscriptions and signatures of the Maharsham - Rabbi Shalom Mordechai HaCohen Schwadron Rabbi of Berezhany, who wrote and signed that he received this book from his father. His son's signature "Yitzchak HaCohen Schwadron of Potik adjacent to Buzcazc" [the city where the Maharsham formerly served as rabbi]. On the last page, stamps of his son "Yakir HaCohen Schwadron" [eldest son of Rabbi Yitzchak Rabbi of Chatzmer].
Dozens of notes on book's leaves and on leaf before title page. After comparing handwriting, most notes are in the handwriting of the Maharsham and the minority are written by his son Rabbi Yitzchak Schwadron [one note signed Yitzchak is in different handwriting from most of the notes, see Leaf 34/2].
The Maharsham, Rabbi Shalom Mordechai HaCohen Schwadron (1835-1911), a leading posek of his generation, Rabbi of Yaslovic, Potik and Berezhany, was a foremost Torah authority in Galicia and abroad. Wrote dozens of compositions, of which the following were printed: nine volumes of Maharsham Responsa, Mishpat Shalom on Choshen Mishpat, Gilui Da'at on the laws of Treifot, Da'at Torah on Shulchan Aruch, Techelet Mordechai on the Torah etc.
His son Rabbi Yitzchak Schwadron (died 1920, Otzar HaRabbanim 11051), an outstanding Torah genius, Rabbi of Chatzmer and its surroundings immigrated to Jerusalem in 1903, where his youngest son, "the Jerusalem Magid" Rabbi Shalom Schwadron was born (1912-1998). Author of Minchat Yitzchak, a commentary on the Tosefta (Jerusalem, 1910-1914, and additional volumes that were printed many years later).
[17], 121, [2] leaves. 29 cm. Varied type of paper, good condition. Original semi-leather binding, slightly worn,
On protection pages, many owners' inscriptions, inscriptions and signatures of the Maharsham - Rabbi Shalom Mordechai HaCohen Schwadron Rabbi of Berezhany, who wrote and signed that he received this book from his father. His son's signature "Yitzchak HaCohen Schwadron of Potik adjacent to Buzcazc" [the city where the Maharsham formerly served as rabbi]. On the last page, stamps of his son "Yakir HaCohen Schwadron" [eldest son of Rabbi Yitzchak Rabbi of Chatzmer].
Dozens of notes on book's leaves and on leaf before title page. After comparing handwriting, most notes are in the handwriting of the Maharsham and the minority are written by his son Rabbi Yitzchak Schwadron [one note signed Yitzchak is in different handwriting from most of the notes, see Leaf 34/2].
The Maharsham, Rabbi Shalom Mordechai HaCohen Schwadron (1835-1911), a leading posek of his generation, Rabbi of Yaslovic, Potik and Berezhany, was a foremost Torah authority in Galicia and abroad. Wrote dozens of compositions, of which the following were printed: nine volumes of Maharsham Responsa, Mishpat Shalom on Choshen Mishpat, Gilui Da'at on the laws of Treifot, Da'at Torah on Shulchan Aruch, Techelet Mordechai on the Torah etc.
His son Rabbi Yitzchak Schwadron (died 1920, Otzar HaRabbanim 11051), an outstanding Torah genius, Rabbi of Chatzmer and its surroundings immigrated to Jerusalem in 1903, where his youngest son, "the Jerusalem Magid" Rabbi Shalom Schwadron was born (1912-1998). Author of Minchat Yitzchak, a commentary on the Tosefta (Jerusalem, 1910-1914, and additional volumes that were printed many years later).
[17], 121, [2] leaves. 29 cm. Varied type of paper, good condition. Original semi-leather binding, slightly worn,
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Siddur Tefilat Israel, with Derech Ha-Chaim, compilation of Dinim by Gaon Rabbi Ya'akov of Lissa. Roedelheim, 1833. Ownership inscription in beautiful Rashi handwriting:"Belongs to Rabbi Avraham Eiger at Rawicz" [identical to an inscription found on the Yevamot tractate of the Talmud owned by Rabbi Avraham Eiger -"Kedem" catalogue auction 6 item 198 - see enclosed photocopy]. Remarks and insights have been added to the Siddur's Halachot in Rabbi Akiva Eiger's handwriting. Rabbi Akiva Eiger's glosses on the"Derech Ha-Chaim" were [later] printed in the Siddur"Otzar Ha-Tefilot" and were copied from his manuscript in the copies of the second edition (Altona 1831). The glosses contained in the present manuscript include the printed ones as well as many more new glosses that were never brought to print. [Either because the printers chose to leave [those parts] out, or because Rabbi Avraham Eiger's copy came from a more thorough edition of his father Rabbi Akiva Eiger[˜s glosses]. The present copy includes a real treasure packed with new glosses from Rabbi Akiva Eiger's teachings - see enclosed letter by expert]. It would appear that the person who copied those glosses was Rabbi Avraham Eiger himself or another relative.
Rabbi Avraham Eiger of Rawicz (1779-1854) Rabbi Akiva Eiger's oldest son who edited his father's responses for print with his additions"AABH" [=said by Avraham son of the author].
[1] 289 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition, detached leaves and cello tape pastes. Old, unoriginal binding. Some of the remarks have been cut by the binder.
Rabbi Avraham Eiger of Rawicz (1779-1854) Rabbi Akiva Eiger's oldest son who edited his father's responses for print with his additions"AABH" [=said by Avraham son of the author].
[1] 289 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition, detached leaves and cello tape pastes. Old, unoriginal binding. Some of the remarks have been cut by the binder.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
Opening: $3,600
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Sefer Chafetz Chaim, laws of Shmirat HaLashon"on laws of slander and gossip, based upon Halacha derived from the Talmud and Poskim". Vilna, 1873. First edition. First book of Rabbi Yisrael Meir HaCohen of Radin, which was published anonymously; name of author listed on margins of title page, in Russian and in initials.
Number of corrections and glosses in the handwriting of the author. Page 46 contains a correction of 6 words in the holy handwriting of the Rabbi; page 159 contains gloss of 8 words in the holy handwriting of the Rabbi. [Amendments were made to the second edition based upon these corrections, Vilna, 1877 - see attached material].
The righteous Ga'on Rabbi Yisrael Meir HaCohen of Radin (1837-1933, Otzar HaRabbanim 12262) known for his first book Chafetz Chaim, founder and Rosh Yeshiva of the Radin Yeshiva and author of many books on Halacha and Mussar: Mishnah Berurah, Shmirat HaLashon, Ahavat Chesed and dozens of other books.
5, [1], 8-81 leaves, [missing 4 leaves with list of subscribers which were added to some of the copies]. 21 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and damage due to wear on corners of leaves, ownership notations. Magnificent leather binding.
Number of corrections and glosses in the handwriting of the author. Page 46 contains a correction of 6 words in the holy handwriting of the Rabbi; page 159 contains gloss of 8 words in the holy handwriting of the Rabbi. [Amendments were made to the second edition based upon these corrections, Vilna, 1877 - see attached material].
The righteous Ga'on Rabbi Yisrael Meir HaCohen of Radin (1837-1933, Otzar HaRabbanim 12262) known for his first book Chafetz Chaim, founder and Rosh Yeshiva of the Radin Yeshiva and author of many books on Halacha and Mussar: Mishnah Berurah, Shmirat HaLashon, Ahavat Chesed and dozens of other books.
5, [1], 8-81 leaves, [missing 4 leaves with list of subscribers which were added to some of the copies]. 21 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and damage due to wear on corners of leaves, ownership notations. Magnificent leather binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Zohar Vayikra-Bamidbar-Devarim. Constantinople, [1736], year of royalty. The title page of the 1844 Jerusalem edition was bound with the beginning of Vayikra.
Hundreds of glosses and corrections by several authors. Most remarks appear in the Oriental handwriting of the person who signed two of them with the name"Mordechai¦". He mentions his Rabby in another gloss. The remarks mostly bring notes from the book"Mikdash Melech", but dozens of them are Kabbalistic novellae written by the author. There are additional glosses and rectifications in other Oriental handwritings [some written by the Me'at Dvash - Rabbi David son of Shimon, whose signature appears on the first title page].
Hundreds of rectifications in square Rashi writing [Ashkenazi, late 19th century].
Dozens of glosses and rectifications in Ashkenazi handwriting with an additional leaf in the same Ashkenazi handwriting at the end of the book, which is typical to the holy righteous Gaon Rabbi Yosef Zundel of Salant (1787-1866), Rabbi Chaim of Vologin's great disciple and rabbi of Rabbi Israel of Salant. Moved to Jerusalem in 1838 where he became one of the leaders of the population with his rabbis and his son in law Rabbi Shmuel Salant. Some of his writings were published in the book"The Tzaddik Rabbi Yosef Zundel of Salant and his Rabbis", Jerusalem 1927].
[1 Replaced title page], 2-115 leaves; [1 original title page], [1], 118-308 leaves [missing leaf 309] + leaves 309-312 from the 1844 Jerusalem edition + one additional handwritten leaf by Rabbi Yosef Zundel . 20 cm. Light, high quality paper, wide margins. Good-fair condition, moth damage, wear damage and stains on some of the leaves' edges. Most of the glosses are complete and a few are slightly cut. Unbound.
Hundreds of glosses and corrections by several authors. Most remarks appear in the Oriental handwriting of the person who signed two of them with the name"Mordechai¦". He mentions his Rabby in another gloss. The remarks mostly bring notes from the book"Mikdash Melech", but dozens of them are Kabbalistic novellae written by the author. There are additional glosses and rectifications in other Oriental handwritings [some written by the Me'at Dvash - Rabbi David son of Shimon, whose signature appears on the first title page].
Hundreds of rectifications in square Rashi writing [Ashkenazi, late 19th century].
Dozens of glosses and rectifications in Ashkenazi handwriting with an additional leaf in the same Ashkenazi handwriting at the end of the book, which is typical to the holy righteous Gaon Rabbi Yosef Zundel of Salant (1787-1866), Rabbi Chaim of Vologin's great disciple and rabbi of Rabbi Israel of Salant. Moved to Jerusalem in 1838 where he became one of the leaders of the population with his rabbis and his son in law Rabbi Shmuel Salant. Some of his writings were published in the book"The Tzaddik Rabbi Yosef Zundel of Salant and his Rabbis", Jerusalem 1927].
[1 Replaced title page], 2-115 leaves; [1 original title page], [1], 118-308 leaves [missing leaf 309] + leaves 309-312 from the 1844 Jerusalem edition + one additional handwritten leaf by Rabbi Yosef Zundel . 20 cm. Light, high quality paper, wide margins. Good-fair condition, moth damage, wear damage and stains on some of the leaves' edges. Most of the glosses are complete and a few are slightly cut. Unbound.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
Opening: $700
Sold for: $2,750
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"Rabbeinu Bechaye" commentary on the Torah, by Rabbeinu Bechaye ben Asher. Krakow, [1592-1593].
Last leaf contains printed diagram of the Ten Sephirot [ten emanations through which G-D reveals himself].
Ancient ownership signatures. Dozens of lengthy glosses [some cut off] in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting from period of print, the majority of Kabbalistic content, throughout leaves of book. Leaves 97, 158 and diagram leaf contain signature of Rabbi Shalom Ber Stern (apparently Rabbi Shalom Ber Stern who was Av Beit Din of Serdehli).
236, 236-246 leaves (title-page missing. Leaf 50 missing and replaced in handwriting. Large tear on leaf 2, with missing text completed in handwriting; several other leaves also have handwritten completions) + [1] leaf of diagram (detached). 29 cm. Fair condition (some leaves in good condition). Stains, moth stains, tears, restorations, paper paste and wear. Cardboard binding, torn spine.
Last leaf contains printed diagram of the Ten Sephirot [ten emanations through which G-D reveals himself].
Ancient ownership signatures. Dozens of lengthy glosses [some cut off] in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting from period of print, the majority of Kabbalistic content, throughout leaves of book. Leaves 97, 158 and diagram leaf contain signature of Rabbi Shalom Ber Stern (apparently Rabbi Shalom Ber Stern who was Av Beit Din of Serdehli).
236, 236-246 leaves (title-page missing. Leaf 50 missing and replaced in handwriting. Large tear on leaf 2, with missing text completed in handwriting; several other leaves also have handwritten completions) + [1] leaf of diagram (detached). 29 cm. Fair condition (some leaves in good condition). Stains, moth stains, tears, restorations, paper paste and wear. Cardboard binding, torn spine.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Hilchot Rav Alfas by Rabbeinu Yitzchak Alfasi. With commentaries of Rabbeinu Yonah, the Ran, Nimukei Yosef, Ba'al HaMa'or and the Ramban, the Rosh [on Halachot Ketanot] and Shiltei Giborim. With the Tosephta and Piskei Mordechai, Part 1 - Seder Zera'im and Mo'ed. Savyonita, [1554].
On title page, a curly rabbinical signature, cutoff, from which the name Chaim can clearly be seen. Another signature "Avraham ---". Before the Tractate Ta'anit, a later owner's inscription of Pintzi brothers in Italy.
In the margins there are many handwritten notes. Glosses in antique Oriental handwriting [from the time of printing], some long, some have an abbreviated title of Tumat Yesharim on the Rif (Venice 1622) which were latet integrated into Chiddushei Anshei Shem. Additional glosses by someone else in Italian handwriting [an additional gloss in Oriental handwriting from a later period].
97, 97-98, [1], 100-170, [2], 171-187, 227-267, 265-403 leaves (missing: 188-266, 404-410 leaves). 37.5 cm. Varied condition of leaves - good-poor. Moth damages, tears, moisture marks and stains. Leaves 1-39 have tears [with missing text], professionally restored.
New binding.
On title page, a curly rabbinical signature, cutoff, from which the name Chaim can clearly be seen. Another signature "Avraham ---". Before the Tractate Ta'anit, a later owner's inscription of Pintzi brothers in Italy.
In the margins there are many handwritten notes. Glosses in antique Oriental handwriting [from the time of printing], some long, some have an abbreviated title of Tumat Yesharim on the Rif (Venice 1622) which were latet integrated into Chiddushei Anshei Shem. Additional glosses by someone else in Italian handwriting [an additional gloss in Oriental handwriting from a later period].
97, 97-98, [1], 100-170, [2], 171-187, 227-267, 265-403 leaves (missing: 188-266, 404-410 leaves). 37.5 cm. Varied condition of leaves - good-poor. Moth damages, tears, moisture marks and stains. Leaves 1-39 have tears [with missing text], professionally restored.
New binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
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Tur Yoreh De'ah, with the Beit Yosef. Simanim 123-371, [Venice, 1564?. Second edition with the"Beit Yosef"].
Approximately 100 glosses in early Oriental handwriting [typical of the 1540's] with many references to responsa [Maharival, Maharam Padua, Mahari Mintz, Maharshadam, Mahara Sason, Lechem Mishneh and more, early 17th century]. The glosses relate to most of the topics in the book and were apparently written by a great Torah scholar as he studied them.
Incomplete copy: leaves 116-380 only (originally: [31], 398 leaves). 36.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Moth damage, mold and stains, detached leaves. Unbound.
Approximately 100 glosses in early Oriental handwriting [typical of the 1540's] with many references to responsa [Maharival, Maharam Padua, Mahari Mintz, Maharshadam, Mahara Sason, Lechem Mishneh and more, early 17th century]. The glosses relate to most of the topics in the book and were apparently written by a great Torah scholar as he studied them.
Incomplete copy: leaves 116-380 only (originally: [31], 398 leaves). 36.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Moth damage, mold and stains, detached leaves. Unbound.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Tur Yoreh De'ah with the Beit Yosef, from Hilchot Nedarim to end of Yoreah De'ah, [Venice, 1574? Third edition with the"Beit Yosef"].
Dozens of glosses in Oriental handwriting from the 1640's, some of which point to responsa [the latest of which were printed during the first half of the 1640's - Maharash Ha-Levi, Sha'ar Ephraim] and some of which are lengthy scholarly glosses.
Incomplete copy: 250-400, [27] leaves (originally: 400, [28] leaves). 35.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and moisture marks, slight moth marks. Leather and cloth old and worn binding.
Dozens of glosses in Oriental handwriting from the 1640's, some of which point to responsa [the latest of which were printed during the first half of the 1640's - Maharash Ha-Levi, Sha'ar Ephraim] and some of which are lengthy scholarly glosses.
Incomplete copy: 250-400, [27] leaves (originally: 400, [28] leaves). 35.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and moisture marks, slight moth marks. Leather and cloth old and worn binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
Opening: $300
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Sefer Gidulei Teruma, commentary on Sefer HaTerumot [with text], by Rabbi Azarya Pigo. Venice, [1643]. First edition, printed during lifetime of author.
Leaves of book contain [lengthy] glosses in Oriental handwriting.
[5], 382 leaves [missing one leaf of author's introduction]. 29.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and mildew marks. Moth stains. Restoration of margins of title page. Stamps. Worn binding.
Leaves of book contain [lengthy] glosses in Oriental handwriting.
[5], 382 leaves [missing one leaf of author's introduction]. 29.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and mildew marks. Moth stains. Restoration of margins of title page. Stamps. Worn binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Nehpah Ba-Kesef responsum. Vol.1. Rabbi Yonah Navon of Jerusalem [among the Hida's rabbis]. Constantinople, 1748. First edition.
Signatures on the title page"Raphael Ha-Levi", with several glosses in the same handwriting. 33 Lines in Oriental rabbinical handwriting on p.2 from the time of print [possibly in the Hida's handwriting], Hilchot Pesah novellae [on the words of the"Pri-Hadash" and the"Mikraei Kodesh" on the topic of Bedikat Hametz on the 13th night of Nisan].
[1], 190, 7 leaves. 32 cm. High quality paper, good condition. Worn binding.
Signatures on the title page"Raphael Ha-Levi", with several glosses in the same handwriting. 33 Lines in Oriental rabbinical handwriting on p.2 from the time of print [possibly in the Hida's handwriting], Hilchot Pesah novellae [on the words of the"Pri-Hadash" and the"Mikraei Kodesh" on the topic of Bedikat Hametz on the 13th night of Nisan].
[1], 190, 7 leaves. 32 cm. High quality paper, good condition. Worn binding.
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Lot 365 Yad Malachi - First Edition - Signature and Glosses Rabbi Yosef Birdugo - Additional Glosses
Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Yad Malachi, rules of the Talmud and Poskim, Parts 1-3, by Rabbi Malachi HaCohen. Livorno, [1767]. First edition of the renowned Sefer HaKlalim.
On title page a cutoff signature: Yosef Birdugo. On the margins, many glosses in Rabbi Yosef Birdugo's handwriting, who signs some of them with the name: Yavin (acronym of his name). Additional glosses in Oriental handwriting by several people [rabbis of the Birdugo family], a few are signed Adam Nero (acronym).
Rabbi Yosef Birdugo - Yavin (1802-1854, Malchei Rabbanan page 58), was a prominent Rabbi amongst Morrocan and Western scholars. After the death of Ya'akov Birdugo, he served as Rabbi and Leader of the congregation in Meknes until his death. Author of Ketonet Yosef [3 parts] and Divrei Yosef responsa.
[5], 228 leaves. 21 cm. Varied condition of pages, good-fair. First leaves fair-poor condition. Moth marks, stains. Tears to a number of pages. Detached leaves.
On title page a cutoff signature: Yosef Birdugo. On the margins, many glosses in Rabbi Yosef Birdugo's handwriting, who signs some of them with the name: Yavin (acronym of his name). Additional glosses in Oriental handwriting by several people [rabbis of the Birdugo family], a few are signed Adam Nero (acronym).
Rabbi Yosef Birdugo - Yavin (1802-1854, Malchei Rabbanan page 58), was a prominent Rabbi amongst Morrocan and Western scholars. After the death of Ya'akov Birdugo, he served as Rabbi and Leader of the congregation in Meknes until his death. Author of Ketonet Yosef [3 parts] and Divrei Yosef responsa.
[5], 228 leaves. 21 cm. Varied condition of pages, good-fair. First leaves fair-poor condition. Moth marks, stains. Tears to a number of pages. Detached leaves.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
Opening: $250
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Knesset HaGedola, on Choshen Mishpat, by Rabbi Chaim Benbenishti. Fֳ¼rth, [1692]. The first leaves are missing and substituted in Oriental handwriting. On these handwritten leaves are various owners' inscriptions and signatures: on the third leaf is an owner's inscription Chaim Falagi [apparently, the damaged inscription on the left corner of the first leaf is in the handwriting of Rabbi Chaim Falagi]. Another signature on Page 16/b: Moshe Ebn Sasoon. On the book leaves are glosses by various writers in Oriental handwriting [some of the glosses are apparently in the handwriting of Rabbi Chaim Falagi].
Rabbi Chaim Falagi - the Chabif (1788-1868), Rabbi of Istanbul and a renowned Torah genius of his generation. He wrote 95 books on halacha, novellae and ethics.
196 leaves [missing: 1-8 leaves which are substituted with handwritten leaves]. 27 cm. Varied condition fair until fair-poor. Stains, moisture marks and mildew. Moth damage, tears with missing text in several leaves. Damaged binding.
Variant, typographic variations from the copies of Otzar HaChochma and Hebrew Books.
Rabbi Chaim Falagi - the Chabif (1788-1868), Rabbi of Istanbul and a renowned Torah genius of his generation. He wrote 95 books on halacha, novellae and ethics.
196 leaves [missing: 1-8 leaves which are substituted with handwritten leaves]. 27 cm. Varied condition fair until fair-poor. Stains, moisture marks and mildew. Moth damage, tears with missing text in several leaves. Damaged binding.
Variant, typographic variations from the copies of Otzar HaChochma and Hebrew Books.
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