Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $180
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Three books printed in the 18th century:
1. Ya'alat Chen book of responsum, by Rabbi Aryeh Leib (Maharal Zuenz). Prague, 1793. First edition. (Approbations by "Nodah Be-Yehudah" Rabbi Eliezer Kalir and Rabbi Mordechai Benet).
2. Sefer Brit Avraham, homiletics by Rabbi Avraham Busharah. Livorno, 1791. Single edition (Approbation by Ha-Hidah).
3. Sefer Si'ach Yitzchak, first part, on tractate Yoma, by Rabbi Yitzchak Nunis-Weiss. Livorno, 1766. First edition printed during writer's life. (Ancient signatures and ownership inscriptions).
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1. Ya'alat Chen book of responsum, by Rabbi Aryeh Leib (Maharal Zuenz). Prague, 1793. First edition. (Approbations by "Nodah Be-Yehudah" Rabbi Eliezer Kalir and Rabbi Mordechai Benet).
2. Sefer Brit Avraham, homiletics by Rabbi Avraham Busharah. Livorno, 1791. Single edition (Approbation by Ha-Hidah).
3. Sefer Si'ach Yitzchak, first part, on tractate Yoma, by Rabbi Yitzchak Nunis-Weiss. Livorno, 1766. First edition printed during writer's life. (Ancient signatures and ownership inscriptions).
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Shmuel Di Modina Responsa. Sections 1-2, Orach Chaim, Yoreh De’ah and Even Ha’Ezer. Saloniki, 1797. Second and third editions.
Ownership inscription from the year 1823 in the Orach Chaim volume “I have purchased this in honor of my creator, the young Yosef Florentin”. [Florentin Family, senior rabbinic family in Saloniki].
Signatures of “Rabbi Elya Mordechai son of Rabbi Eisenstein”, among the scholars and supporters of Jerusalem, faithful assistant of Rabbi Shmuel Salant, the youngest son of Rabbi Avraham from Drahtshin.
Two volumes, [2], 149 leaves; [1], 164 leaves, 28cm. Good-fair condition, slightly worn, moth holes. Detached binding
Ownership inscription from the year 1823 in the Orach Chaim volume “I have purchased this in honor of my creator, the young Yosef Florentin”. [Florentin Family, senior rabbinic family in Saloniki].
Signatures of “Rabbi Elya Mordechai son of Rabbi Eisenstein”, among the scholars and supporters of Jerusalem, faithful assistant of Rabbi Shmuel Salant, the youngest son of Rabbi Avraham from Drahtshin.
Two volumes, [2], 149 leaves; [1], 164 leaves, 28cm. Good-fair condition, slightly worn, moth holes. Detached binding
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![Yad Aharon, second section of Even Ha’Ezer. Rabbi Aharon Alfandri. Izmir, [1766].
Upon the title page: Ownership inscriptions](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale10-public/151.jpg "Yad Aharon – Even Ha’Ezer – Izmir")
Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Yad Aharon, second section of Even Ha’Ezer. Rabbi Aharon Alfandri. Izmir, [1766].
Upon the title page: Ownership inscriptions from the city of Safed and signatures of: “Belongs to Midrash Maran…”. “Yaakov Elishar”. “Acquisition from the trust fund of the orphan, dedicated exclusively to the Zemach David Synagogue…”.
[1], 125, 154, [1] leaf. 28cm. Title page and front binding are damaged and detached
Upon the title page: Ownership inscriptions from the city of Safed and signatures of: “Belongs to Midrash Maran…”. “Yaakov Elishar”. “Acquisition from the trust fund of the orphan, dedicated exclusively to the Zemach David Synagogue…”.
[1], 125, 154, [1] leaf. 28cm. Title page and front binding are damaged and detached
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Divrei Yosef V’Hon Yosef, seventh section of responsa by Rabbi David Ben Zimra on the Even Ha’Ezer and Leshonot Ha’Rambam, including comments and additions by Rabbi Yosef Zamiro. Livorno, [1830].
Rabbi Yosef Zamiro, a Dayan and supporter in Jerusalem (passed away in the year 1843), was sent as an emissary of Eretz Israel to Tunis and Livorno, where he printed his Chidushim together with the responsa of Rabbi David Ben Zimra. He is referred to as Rabbbi Hon Yosef in merit of these books.
[5], 27; 109 leaves. 28.5cm. Good condition, slight damage to last pages. Cloth and leather binding, slightly worn.
In the Bibliography Institute CD, record no. 0132632, the year 1828 is listed, however, the approbation of the Livorno rabbis is from the year 1830
Rabbi Yosef Zamiro, a Dayan and supporter in Jerusalem (passed away in the year 1843), was sent as an emissary of Eretz Israel to Tunis and Livorno, where he printed his Chidushim together with the responsa of Rabbi David Ben Zimra. He is referred to as Rabbbi Hon Yosef in merit of these books.
[5], 27; 109 leaves. 28.5cm. Good condition, slight damage to last pages. Cloth and leather binding, slightly worn.
In the Bibliography Institute CD, record no. 0132632, the year 1828 is listed, however, the approbation of the Livorno rabbis is from the year 1830
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Bnei Ahuva, sections 1-3. Explanations on the Rambam and responsa, by Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz. Prague, 1819. First edition.
Upon the page prior to the title page a personal inscription of the owner of the book, Moshe Goldman appears, in which he states that he received the book as a gift from Rabbi Ze'ev Wolf, the Magid Meisharim [preacher] of the Vilna congregation. Various inscriptions and listings of deaths from the years 1841-1850.
[4], 82; [1], 25 leaves. 35cm. Good condition. Worn binding.
Upon the page prior to the title page a personal inscription of the owner of the book, Moshe Goldman appears, in which he states that he received the book as a gift from Rabbi Ze'ev Wolf, the Magid Meisharim [preacher] of the Vilna congregation. Various inscriptions and listings of deaths from the years 1841-1850.
[4], 82; [1], 25 leaves. 35cm. Good condition. Worn binding.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Zichron Yosef, responsa and Drushim by the Ga’on Rabbi Yosef from Steinhardt Av Beit Din of Fürth. Fürth, 1773. Only edition.
The author’s introduction includes a rebuke and polemic against the Hassidism movement and their flocking to Admorim. [In the Bibliography Institute CD it is mentioned that this introduction was torn off from the majority of the forms… - in this copy a printed note (erased) pasted to the page of the introduction is included, which is apparently a clarification or a response to that which was written in the introduction].
Ownership signatures upon the title page: “I have purchased… son of the esteemed rabbi of the holy congregation of Orla. The open market in Vaski begins in the year 1784”.
[3], 24, [1], 25-46, 46-67, 67-119, [2] leaves. 33cm. Good-fair condition, moth holes. Worn and detached binding.
The author’s introduction includes a rebuke and polemic against the Hassidism movement and their flocking to Admorim. [In the Bibliography Institute CD it is mentioned that this introduction was torn off from the majority of the forms… - in this copy a printed note (erased) pasted to the page of the introduction is included, which is apparently a clarification or a response to that which was written in the introduction].
Ownership signatures upon the title page: “I have purchased… son of the esteemed rabbi of the holy congregation of Orla. The open market in Vaski begins in the year 1784”.
[3], 24, [1], 25-46, 46-67, 67-119, [2] leaves. 33cm. Good-fair condition, moth holes. Worn and detached binding.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $625
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Zon Kdoshim, Chidushim on the tractate of Kodshim by the author of Torat Chaim. Published in accordance with “The will of the Admor… the holy Rabbi Yitzchak Ya'akov Levi Horowitz from Lantzut who resided in the congregation of Lublin”. Lvov (Lamberg), (1811).
Approbations by: Rabbi Ya'akov Orenstein, Rabbi Ya'akov Yitzchak (The Seer of Lublin, interesting endorsement), and Rabbi Avraham Chaim from Zlotshov.
Signatures, inscriptions and writings of Divrei Torah by Rabbi Yisrael Meir Ha’Cohen (son of Rabbi Avraham, from Bialistok and Jerusalem).
[1], 53 leaves. 35cm. Good condition, creases and stains on paper, cardboard and leather binding, worn.
Approbations by: Rabbi Ya'akov Orenstein, Rabbi Ya'akov Yitzchak (The Seer of Lublin, interesting endorsement), and Rabbi Avraham Chaim from Zlotshov.
Signatures, inscriptions and writings of Divrei Torah by Rabbi Yisrael Meir Ha’Cohen (son of Rabbi Avraham, from Bialistok and Jerusalem).
[1], 53 leaves. 35cm. Good condition, creases and stains on paper, cardboard and leather binding, worn.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Sold for: $138
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1. Sefer Tiv Gittin and Yad Ephraim, on gittin, by Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot. Zholkiev, 1822. First edition of complete book (book was partially printed in Koretz 1819). Good condition.
2. Sefer Sidrei Tahara, on Shulchan Aruch Hilchot Nidda, by Rabbi Elchanan Ashkenazi of Shatland. Dyhernfurth, 1808. Second edition. (Signatures and ancient inscriptions.). Good-fair condition.
Two separate volumes, size 2°. Condition varies
2. Sefer Sidrei Tahara, on Shulchan Aruch Hilchot Nidda, by Rabbi Elchanan Ashkenazi of Shatland. Dyhernfurth, 1808. Second edition. (Signatures and ancient inscriptions.). Good-fair condition.
Two separate volumes, size 2°. Condition varies
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Sold for: $238
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Three volumes of Rabbi Chaim Benbenishti's book "Knesset Ha-Gedolah", on the Four Turim and the Beit Yosef. Gathering from Poskim Rishonim and Achronim as well as from handwritten responsum.
1. Even Ha'ezer volume. Izmir, 1731. First edition. (Spread on the last page is an ancient inscription).
Good condition.
2. Orach Chaim volume, Livorno, 1791. Second edition, published by Ga'on Rabbi Ya'akov Nunis-Weiss author of "Chedvat Ya'akov". (Ink-stamps of Rabbi Yitzchak Gaggin of Jerusalem). Good-fair condition.
3. Choshen Mishpat volume [chapter 1-156], Fürth, 1692. Second edition, with approbation by author of "Beit Shmuel" Rebbe of Fürth. (Ancient signatures and ownership inscriptions by Rabbi Yossef Charush a leading sage of Marrakesh in the 18th century, died 1817 – see attached material).
Fair-poor condition, moth damages and holes to a few leaves.
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1. Even Ha'ezer volume. Izmir, 1731. First edition. (Spread on the last page is an ancient inscription).
Good condition.
2. Orach Chaim volume, Livorno, 1791. Second edition, published by Ga'on Rabbi Ya'akov Nunis-Weiss author of "Chedvat Ya'akov". (Ink-stamps of Rabbi Yitzchak Gaggin of Jerusalem). Good-fair condition.
3. Choshen Mishpat volume [chapter 1-156], Fürth, 1692. Second edition, with approbation by author of "Beit Shmuel" Rebbe of Fürth. (Ancient signatures and ownership inscriptions by Rabbi Yossef Charush a leading sage of Marrakesh in the 18th century, died 1817 – see attached material).
Fair-poor condition, moth damages and holes to a few leaves.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Sefer Milin De'rabanan, 384 Talmudic Proverbs in alphabetical order with commentary, by Rabbi Yisrael Michalsteter Of Nikolsburg. Frankfurt am Oder, 1780.
First edition of this important book (tens of editions were printed later).
Ancient ownership signature: "Mordechai Yaffe of Lissa".
54 leaves. 20.5cm. Good-fair condition, slight moth damages.
First edition of this important book (tens of editions were printed later).
Ancient ownership signature: "Mordechai Yaffe of Lissa".
54 leaves. 20.5cm. Good-fair condition, slight moth damages.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Sold for: $350
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Chikrei lev, innovative commentaries and debates, questions and answers organized like the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch, by Rabbi Yosef Refael Chazan. Salonika-Livorno, [1787-1817]. Volumes 1-6 only (out of eight).
Owner’s handwritten signature Sephardic style. On the title page of the first volume, the signature reads “Kodesh Le-midrash Bnei Moshe”. On the title page of the second volume, the owner’s inscriptions say “Hatsa’ir A.M.N” and “I bought this Avraham Gamliel Krishpin”. On the third volume’s title page there is a dedication “A gift given from the great Rabbi Elyahu Chazan, [signed] Aharon Sasson”. The fifth volume’s title page is signed by “[Senior] David Algazi”.
Rabbi Yosef Refael Chazan (Otzar Harabanim 8976, born in 1741, passed in 1821) was among Izmir’s greatest Torah scholars. He emigrated to Jerusalem in 1813 and was appointed Chief Rabbi in 1815.
Parts of the book were printed with answers from Rabbi Yosef Chazan, from sons of the author, from Rabbi Chaim Palagi (author's grandson), Rabbi Israel from Shklov, Ha-melitz and more. In the first volume there are approbations from Rabbi David Pardo and Maharit Algazi.
About 18.5cm. Good condition. Light moth damage, stains. Slightly worn margins.
Owner’s handwritten signature Sephardic style. On the title page of the first volume, the signature reads “Kodesh Le-midrash Bnei Moshe”. On the title page of the second volume, the owner’s inscriptions say “Hatsa’ir A.M.N” and “I bought this Avraham Gamliel Krishpin”. On the third volume’s title page there is a dedication “A gift given from the great Rabbi Elyahu Chazan, [signed] Aharon Sasson”. The fifth volume’s title page is signed by “[Senior] David Algazi”.
Rabbi Yosef Refael Chazan (Otzar Harabanim 8976, born in 1741, passed in 1821) was among Izmir’s greatest Torah scholars. He emigrated to Jerusalem in 1813 and was appointed Chief Rabbi in 1815.
Parts of the book were printed with answers from Rabbi Yosef Chazan, from sons of the author, from Rabbi Chaim Palagi (author's grandson), Rabbi Israel from Shklov, Ha-melitz and more. In the first volume there are approbations from Rabbi David Pardo and Maharit Algazi.
About 18.5cm. Good condition. Light moth damage, stains. Slightly worn margins.
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![1. Toldot Adam, She'elot Tshuvot [Questions and Answers] Ha-Rashba. Livorno [1657]. Includes 405 answers by the Rashba, known](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale10-public/160.jpg "Ha-Rashba Responsa – Livorno 1657 / 1825")
Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $325
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1. Toldot Adam, She'elot Tshuvot [Questions and Answers] Ha-Rashba. Livorno [1657]. Includes 405 answers by the Rashba, known as the “second volume” of his answers.
3 [leaves 4-8 missing – Index], 104 leaves, 27cm. Fair condition. Moth damage, stains. Inelegantly restored tears.
2. Fifth Volume of the Rashba Responsa. Livorno, [1825]. Includes 299 answers, with glosses by Rabbi Chaim Palagi (“Rachamim Le-Chaim”) in the answers. On the title page there is a blurred ownership inscription “…Avraham Parchi…” and a stamp from the “Magen Avraham” yeshiva.
[6], 86 leaves, 28.5cm. Good condition. Stains
3 [leaves 4-8 missing – Index], 104 leaves, 27cm. Fair condition. Moth damage, stains. Inelegantly restored tears.
2. Fifth Volume of the Rashba Responsa. Livorno, [1825]. Includes 299 answers, with glosses by Rabbi Chaim Palagi (“Rachamim Le-Chaim”) in the answers. On the title page there is a blurred ownership inscription “…Avraham Parchi…” and a stamp from the “Magen Avraham” yeshiva.
[6], 86 leaves, 28.5cm. Good condition. Stains
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