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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $1,300
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Copies of several editions of the book "Me'am Lo'ez", Bible commentaries and discourses by the Sages, in Ladino, compiled by Rabbi Ya'akov Houli and his successors amongst the Turkish sages. Printed in Constantinople, Livorno, Izmir, Salonika and Jerusalem, 1730-1897. LadiNo.
Some of the books are from early editions [a detailed list will be submitted on request]. Total of 13 books. Varying size. Ranging from very good condition to fair-poor condition. Several volumes have missing pages that have been replaced with photocopies.
Some of the books are from early editions [a detailed list will be submitted on request]. Total of 13 books. Varying size. Ranging from very good condition to fair-poor condition. Several volumes have missing pages that have been replaced with photocopies.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $200
Sold for: $325
Including buyer's premium
1. Igeret HaPurim. Salonika, 1800. LadiNo. At top of pages: "Sipur HaNes". Light changes of style from the Salonika 1764 edition. At end, parodist Hashkava of Haman the Wicked. Leaves 13 and 16 are not bound in their places.
2. Komplas Di Purim (Ladino poems), "They are printed here in Salonika, in 1821 and in Bilgoraj in 1861". Vienna, [1892], but it seems that it was actually printed in Izmir that same year. Mostly Ladino in Rashi script.
3. Komplas Di Purim, for recounter il ness di Purim [for telling the miracle of Purim], by Avraham Pis. Izmir, [1913]. Similar to Izmir 1865 edition. With a poem on last page: "Komplas for Purim in four languages [Hebrew, Greek, Turkish and Ladino] by Aharon Sasoon". Ladino in Rashi script. Includes the original title cover.
Varied size and condition. From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection – Ginzei Yisrael.
2. Komplas Di Purim (Ladino poems), "They are printed here in Salonika, in 1821 and in Bilgoraj in 1861". Vienna, [1892], but it seems that it was actually printed in Izmir that same year. Mostly Ladino in Rashi script.
3. Komplas Di Purim, for recounter il ness di Purim [for telling the miracle of Purim], by Avraham Pis. Izmir, [1913]. Similar to Izmir 1865 edition. With a poem on last page: "Komplas for Purim in four languages [Hebrew, Greek, Turkish and Ladino] by Aharon Sasoon". Ladino in Rashi script. Includes the original title cover.
Varied size and condition. From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection – Ginzei Yisrael.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
Including buyer's premium
1. “Kol Sason Ve-Kol Simcha”, a poem in honor of “The fine groom, Eliyahu Hadaya”. Poem’s acronym is: Moshe Chazak Ve-Ematz. [Aram-Tzova, no date and location mentioned].
2. “Seder Ha-Mishmara” – to be said before the Parasha and the Nevi’im. [Cairo, c. 1935]. Yechezkel Ezra and Avraham Chaim Dayan print (lithographic print).
3. Seder Tashlich, published by Rabbi Chai son of Eliyahu Shtruch. Tunis, 1887. (15 pages, uncut sheet).
Varying sizes and condition.
2. “Seder Ha-Mishmara” – to be said before the Parasha and the Nevi’im. [Cairo, c. 1935]. Yechezkel Ezra and Avraham Chaim Dayan print (lithographic print).
3. Seder Tashlich, published by Rabbi Chai son of Eliyahu Shtruch. Tunis, 1887. (15 pages, uncut sheet).
Varying sizes and condition.
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![Gimlut [!] Chasadim pamphlet – Gibraltar. Casablanca [Morocco], [1929?].
Prayers recited at the time of the departure of the](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/274.jpg "Chevra Kadisha Booklet – Gibraltar")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $250
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Gimlut [!] Chasadim pamphlet – Gibraltar. Casablanca [Morocco], [1929?].
Prayers recited at the time of the departure of the soul as customary in Gibraltar. Hebrew and Spanish.
[2], 12, [2] pages. 13 cm. Fair condition. Severe mildew stains. Worn title cover.
Prayers recited at the time of the departure of the soul as customary in Gibraltar. Hebrew and Spanish.
[2], 12, [2] pages. 13 cm. Fair condition. Severe mildew stains. Worn title cover.
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![1. Kiryat Arba, Chiddushim on the Torah, from four generations of scholars of the Chouri family. Tunisia, [1896].
2-3. Ma’aya](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/275.jpg "Tunisia Printings – Four Books")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
Including buyer's premium
1. Kiryat Arba, Chiddushim on the Torah, from four generations of scholars of the Chouri family. Tunisia, [1896].
2-3. Ma’ayanei Yeshu’a, Chiddushim on Shas and Halachah, by Rabbi Yeshuah Cohen. Tunisia, [1906]. Includes the book Minchat Yitzchak [separate title page], by Rabbi Yitzchak HaCohen. Tunisia, [1905].
4. Sha’arei Moshe, Chiddushim on the Shulchan Aruch, by Rabbi Zaken Moshe Mazuz Av Beit Din of Djerba. Djerba, [1913].
Various sizes and conditions.
2-3. Ma’ayanei Yeshu’a, Chiddushim on Shas and Halachah, by Rabbi Yeshuah Cohen. Tunisia, [1906]. Includes the book Minchat Yitzchak [separate title page], by Rabbi Yitzchak HaCohen. Tunisia, [1905].
4. Sha’arei Moshe, Chiddushim on the Shulchan Aruch, by Rabbi Zaken Moshe Mazuz Av Beit Din of Djerba. Djerba, [1913].
Various sizes and conditions.
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![Yedei Eliyahu – dream interpretation, Rabbi Chaim Eliyahu Moreh. Tehran, [1927].
Includes ethics and preservation of faith b](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/276_1.jpg "Yedei Eliyahu – Dream Interpretation – Tehran, 1927")
![Yedei Eliyahu – dream interpretation, Rabbi Chaim Eliyahu Moreh. Tehran, [1927].
Includes ethics and preservation of faith b](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/276_2.jpg "Yedei Eliyahu – Dream Interpretation – Tehran, 1927")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $100
Sold for: $238
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Yedei Eliyahu – dream interpretation, Rabbi Chaim Eliyahu Moreh. Tehran, [1927].
Includes ethics and preservation of faith by the Rambam, Avot tractate, Slichot, dream interpretation, and more. Translated into Jewish-Persian in Hebrew letters.
Preface by author, in Hebrew. Preface by principal of the Kiach [Kol Israel Chaverim] school in Tehran, M. Lardo, in Persian and French.
Portrait of author wearing Tefillin and Talit. Writing in Arabic upon leaf of binding. Handwritten list of “names of donors”.
Title cover glued to binding, [1], 12, 672 pages. 15 cm. Fair condition. Loose cardboard binding, bound upside down.
Includes ethics and preservation of faith by the Rambam, Avot tractate, Slichot, dream interpretation, and more. Translated into Jewish-Persian in Hebrew letters.
Preface by author, in Hebrew. Preface by principal of the Kiach [Kol Israel Chaverim] school in Tehran, M. Lardo, in Persian and French.
Portrait of author wearing Tefillin and Talit. Writing in Arabic upon leaf of binding. Handwritten list of “names of donors”.
Title cover glued to binding, [1], 12, 672 pages. 15 cm. Fair condition. Loose cardboard binding, bound upside down.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $220
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A collection of books and printed items by Rabbi Aharon Mendel (HaRe'em) HaCohen Rabbi of Cairo.
Klilat Chatanim, on matters of eirusin and nisu'in. Cairo, [1910]. *HaKadish, laws and customs, with Yiddish translation. Cairo, 1919. *HaNeshama V'HaKaddish. Jerusalem, 1921. *Kuntress Agunot. Cairo, 1924. *Evel Mitzrayim, a collection of homiletics, Part 2. Cairo. [After 1908]. *Printed photograph of the Re'em HaCohen, "a photograph of our leader… who gathered the Gedolei Yisrael to establish the Beit Din HaGadol in Jerusalem". *Maranan V'Rabanan – a printed proclamation by The Re'em HaCohen that calls for establishing the Beit Din HaGadol in Jerusalem. [Cairo, 1923].
Rabbi Aharon Mendel HaCohen (1866-1927), Torah genius and author. He was the Ashkenazi rabbi of Cairo for 30 years and called to renew the semicha. See Item 581.
Total of 7 items. Varied size and condition.
Klilat Chatanim, on matters of eirusin and nisu'in. Cairo, [1910]. *HaKadish, laws and customs, with Yiddish translation. Cairo, 1919. *HaNeshama V'HaKaddish. Jerusalem, 1921. *Kuntress Agunot. Cairo, 1924. *Evel Mitzrayim, a collection of homiletics, Part 2. Cairo. [After 1908]. *Printed photograph of the Re'em HaCohen, "a photograph of our leader… who gathered the Gedolei Yisrael to establish the Beit Din HaGadol in Jerusalem". *Maranan V'Rabanan – a printed proclamation by The Re'em HaCohen that calls for establishing the Beit Din HaGadol in Jerusalem. [Cairo, 1923].
Rabbi Aharon Mendel HaCohen (1866-1927), Torah genius and author. He was the Ashkenazi rabbi of Cairo for 30 years and called to renew the semicha. See Item 581.
Total of 7 items. Varied size and condition.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Yesod Olam, on astronomy and Kiddush HaChodesh, by Rabbi Yitzchak HaYisraeli disciple of the Rosh. Berlin, 1777. First edition printed by Rabbi Baruch Schick, the Gra's disciple, from manuscript of the geniza of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Rabbi of Berlin.
Signature at top of title page: "Eliyahu Vilna". We do not know if this is the Gra's signature. To the best of our knowledge, the Vilna Gaon's signature is not known at present. The book arrived from a family's private collection and they believed that this was the Gra's signature. On first page, inscription by one of the family members of the famous Gaon Rabbi Aharon Chaim Zimmerman (1915-1995), that "My father doubted whether the signature on the book… was by the Vilna Gaon… and I did not know or ask its source".
Another inscription in early handwriting: "I bought the book… Ya'akov Leib?".
[1], 93, [7] leaves + sketched astronomy chart [possibly a second chart is missing]. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, moisture damage, leaf cut on text, detached leaves.
Signature at top of title page: "Eliyahu Vilna". We do not know if this is the Gra's signature. To the best of our knowledge, the Vilna Gaon's signature is not known at present. The book arrived from a family's private collection and they believed that this was the Gra's signature. On first page, inscription by one of the family members of the famous Gaon Rabbi Aharon Chaim Zimmerman (1915-1995), that "My father doubted whether the signature on the book… was by the Vilna Gaon… and I did not know or ask its source".
Another inscription in early handwriting: "I bought the book… Ya'akov Leib?".
[1], 93, [7] leaves + sketched astronomy chart [possibly a second chart is missing]. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, moisture damage, leaf cut on text, detached leaves.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $350
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Tractate Shekalim of the Jerusalemite Talmud, with commentaries by the Vilna Ga'on as well as the Mishnat Eliyahu and Taklin Chadatin commentaries by Rabbi Yisrael of Shklov. Minsk, [1812]. First edition. Stamps: “Belongs to the Kloiz of the Vilna Ga’on”. Handwritten comment on leaf 14.
The Jerusalemite was printed according the Vilna Ga’on’s version with his glosses, on the margins “old versions” have been printed (where they differ from the Vilna Ga'on's version) and the “Mishnah tradition”. Approbations by disciples of the Vilna Ga'on Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin and Rabbi Mendel of Shklov. [The book opens with: foreword by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin on the Vilna Ga'on commentaries on the Mishnayot, response by Rabbi Akiva Eiger and counter-response by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin. Additional response by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin appears upon last page.
The author, Rabbi Yisrael of Shklov, leader of the Vilna Ga'on disciples’ Aliya to Eretz Yisrael, is mentioned in the title page and in the approbations as one who was “formerly a substitute in the city of Shklov and now resides in the Upper Galilee”. In the author’s introduction, much material is presented pertaining to the history of his rabbi and mentor the Vilna Ga’on and his disciples and in a self-deprecating and admirable manner he mentions the greatest disciple Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin “prominent disciple, glory of the generation… proficient in the revealed and concealed facets of Torah… Av Beit Din and Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Of Volozhin…”.
Missing copy. [5], 33, [1] leaves (missing: leaves 25-32). 31.5 cm. Name of book and printing press in red ink. Printed partially upon blue leaves. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worn and loose binding.
Rare.
The Jerusalemite was printed according the Vilna Ga’on’s version with his glosses, on the margins “old versions” have been printed (where they differ from the Vilna Ga'on's version) and the “Mishnah tradition”. Approbations by disciples of the Vilna Ga'on Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin and Rabbi Mendel of Shklov. [The book opens with: foreword by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin on the Vilna Ga'on commentaries on the Mishnayot, response by Rabbi Akiva Eiger and counter-response by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin. Additional response by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin appears upon last page.
The author, Rabbi Yisrael of Shklov, leader of the Vilna Ga'on disciples’ Aliya to Eretz Yisrael, is mentioned in the title page and in the approbations as one who was “formerly a substitute in the city of Shklov and now resides in the Upper Galilee”. In the author’s introduction, much material is presented pertaining to the history of his rabbi and mentor the Vilna Ga’on and his disciples and in a self-deprecating and admirable manner he mentions the greatest disciple Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin “prominent disciple, glory of the generation… proficient in the revealed and concealed facets of Torah… Av Beit Din and Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Of Volozhin…”.
Missing copy. [5], 33, [1] leaves (missing: leaves 25-32). 31.5 cm. Name of book and printing press in red ink. Printed partially upon blue leaves. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worn and loose binding.
Rare.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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Tzurat HaAretz LeGvuloteha Saviv VeTochnit HaBayit, Vilna Ga’on commentary on verses of Sefer Yehoshua, Melachim and Yechezkel [with the text], concerning the borders of Eretz Israel and the layout of the Temple. Shklov, [1802]. First edition. Bound with: Drush on the Torah and Mitzvot, by the Maharal of Prague. Warsaw, [1836].
42, 39-40 leaves; 32 leaves. 20 cm. Without map. Thick blue paper. Good-fair condition. Tear with omission of text on title page. Moth damage. Signatures and notations, censorship stamps. Loose binding.
42, 39-40 leaves; 32 leaves. 20 cm. Without map. Thick blue paper. Good-fair condition. Tear with omission of text on title page. Moth damage. Signatures and notations, censorship stamps. Loose binding.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Shenot Eliyahu, Mishnayot Seder Zera'im, with the Vilna Gaon's commentary. Lemberg, 1799. First edition.
This edition was printed by Rabbi Moshe of Pinsk, the Gaon's son-in-law. Printed on verso of title page, approbations and warning of Vilna Beit-din not to publicize the Gaon's sayings in print without permission "that nobody should listen or believe anything said in the name of the Gaon HaChassid… until it is completely clear that they were written by the Gaon… and surely it is forbidden to print anything in the name of the Gaon until it is clear…".
[2], 9; 55, 57-59 leaves. 35 cm. Good condition, stains and minor moth damage. Semi-leather new binding.
This edition was printed by Rabbi Moshe of Pinsk, the Gaon's son-in-law. Printed on verso of title page, approbations and warning of Vilna Beit-din not to publicize the Gaon's sayings in print without permission "that nobody should listen or believe anything said in the name of the Gaon HaChassid… until it is completely clear that they were written by the Gaon… and surely it is forbidden to print anything in the name of the Gaon until it is clear…".
[2], 9; 55, 57-59 leaves. 35 cm. Good condition, stains and minor moth damage. Semi-leather new binding.
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![Arba’a Ve’esrim books, sections 1-6 [Nevi’im Rishonim, Nevi’im Achronim and Ketuvim]. Horodna [Grodno]-Vilna, [1820].
Complet](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/309.jpg "Nevi’im and Ketuvim with Commentary of the Vilna Ga’on – Vilna and Hor")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $1,100
Sold for: $4,000
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Arba’a Ve’esrim books, sections 1-6 [Nevi’im Rishonim, Nevi’im Achronim and Ketuvim]. Horodna [Grodno]-Vilna, [1820].
Complete set, with commentary of the Vilna Ga’on and many additions.
Published by Rabbi Ya’akov Moshe of Slonim, grandson of the Vilna Ga’on and his disciple, who added comments on the interpretation.
Volume 1 – Yehoshua, Shoftim and Shmuel: [2], 88; 174, [2], 189-200 leaves. Volume 2 – Melachim and Divrei HaYamim: [2], 224, [6] leaves [second title page bound upside down]. Volume 3 – Yishaya and Yirmiya: [2], 154 [instead of: 155]; 134 [1] leaves. Volume 4 – Yechezkel and Trei Asar: [2], 128; 134 leaves, [Missing 2 leaves of maps which were usually added at end of volume]. Volume 5 – Tehillim and Mishlei: [2], 207, [1] 208-220 leaves. Volume 6 – Job, Daniel, Ezra and Nechemia: [2], 76; 66, [1], 67-75 leaves.
22.5 cm. Good condition. Clean leaves. Few stains. Original rubbed out bindings with tears in spine. Owner signatures in all volumes: “Elimelech son of the late Rabbi David Mitner”. Censorship stamps.
Complete set, with commentary of the Vilna Ga’on and many additions.
Published by Rabbi Ya’akov Moshe of Slonim, grandson of the Vilna Ga’on and his disciple, who added comments on the interpretation.
Volume 1 – Yehoshua, Shoftim and Shmuel: [2], 88; 174, [2], 189-200 leaves. Volume 2 – Melachim and Divrei HaYamim: [2], 224, [6] leaves [second title page bound upside down]. Volume 3 – Yishaya and Yirmiya: [2], 154 [instead of: 155]; 134 [1] leaves. Volume 4 – Yechezkel and Trei Asar: [2], 128; 134 leaves, [Missing 2 leaves of maps which were usually added at end of volume]. Volume 5 – Tehillim and Mishlei: [2], 207, [1] 208-220 leaves. Volume 6 – Job, Daniel, Ezra and Nechemia: [2], 76; 66, [1], 67-75 leaves.
22.5 cm. Good condition. Clean leaves. Few stains. Original rubbed out bindings with tears in spine. Owner signatures in all volumes: “Elimelech son of the late Rabbi David Mitner”. Censorship stamps.
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