Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

Books for Students – Reggio, 1809 / Izmir, 1880

Opening: $220
Unsold
1-2. An anthology of tractates with Rabbi Ovadiah Bartenura's commentary [with the text], "with which to educate the youngsters". Reggio, [1809].
Bound with: Mishnayot, Seder Mo'ed, with Rabbi Ovadiah Bartenura's commentary. Reggio [1809].
The first composition consists of tractates: Brachot, Pe'ah and Avot, with the chapter Eizehu mekoman (Zevachim), the second: contains tractates from the Seder Mo'ed.
[1], 29 leaves; [2], 182, [2] leaves. 23 cm. Poor condition. Moth damage affecting the text. Restored text. Much foxing and tears. Owner's signature in oriental script.
3. HaMelamed, by Rabbi Chananya Elchanan Chai Cohen, for the use of the teachers of the Talmud Tora. Izmir, 1880. First printing was in Reggio in 1811.
Dedication before title page: "...To Ya'akov Ardit... may he live long".
[1], 60 leaves, 23 cm. Stains, minor tears to margins. Torn cardboard binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Talmud, Mishnayot and Pirkei Avot
Talmud, Mishnayot and Pirkei Avot