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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Sefer Yetzira with five commentaries, including the first printing of a commentary by Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna (the Gra). Grodno, 1806. First edition of the Vilna Gaon's commentary. With Kabbalistic sketches. The first book of Kabbalah printed with the teachings of the Vilna Gaon. Prepared for printing by his famous disciple Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Shklow, who later immigrated to Eretz Israel and established the Ashkenazi yishuv in Jerusalem. 12, [2], 42, [30] leaves, 20 cm. White paper, fair condition, worming with damage to text, wear and stains. Non-original binding. Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei HaGra 682.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Dikduk Eliyahu – Rules of grammar, punctuation and te'amim, by Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna. Includes commentary by Rabbi Zvi Hirsh ben Rabbi Menachem Nachum. Vilna and Grodno, 1833. First edition. [Only part of the book was printed in the following editions]. [2] 24, [2] leaves, 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Unbound. Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei HaGra, no. 866.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Pe'at HaShulchan, mitzvoth hatluyot ba'aretz (laws pertaining to Eretz Israel). By Rabbi Yisrael of Shklow, disciple of the Vilna Gaon. Safed, 1836. First edition. Printed by Yisrael Bak. [5], 2-109, [1] leaves. 29 cm. Light-colored, high-quality paper. Good condition. Stains and wear. New semi-leather binding. One of the last books printed in Safed before the 1837 earthquake (thereafter the author and the printer relocated to Jerusalem after losing most of their family and property in the quake).
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Books by the Vilna Gaon, on Seder Taharot: 1-2. Eliyahu Raba, Part I. Commentary on Seder Taharot by the Vilna Gaon. Brunn, 1802. First edition. Printed by his disciple, Rabbi Meir Mashad. · Bound with Taharat HaKodesh, commentary on the Tosefta, Seder Taharot. Zhovkva, 1804. First edition. Printed by his disciple Rabbi Meir Mashad. [2], 44 leaves; [2], 72 leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear, minor worming. Regarding the credibility of the commentary Eliyahu Raba, see the introduction of the Vilna Gaon's sons to the commentary on the book of Yonah (Vilna 1800), questioning this commentary. However, Rabbi Rabinowitz in his introduction to the book Gaon Ya'akov (Lemberg 1861) writes that Rabbi Ya'akov Kahana, son in law of the Vilna Gaon's brother, Rabbi Yissachar Ber wrote the book based on short notes written by Rabbi Meir Mashad while studying from the Vilna Gaon. 3-4. Sefer Eliyahu Rabbah, on Seder Taharot by Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna. Prague, 1812. · Bound with Har HaCarmel by Rabbi Shimon Oppenheim. Prague, 1912. Includes [7] leaves of subscribers. [1], 47 leaves; [8], 31 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and stains. This edition was printed by Shmuel HaKatan, entirely disregarding the first publisher Rabbi Meir Mashad. For additional information about the publisher "Shmuel HaKatan" [Klein], his deeds and forgeries, see Otzar Sifrei HaGra by Yeshayahu Vinograd, [foreword, p.12 and pages 13-14; 21; 31; 48]. Also see the article Sof Davar by Rabbi Shlomo Brevda, at end of his book of Perushei HaGra L'Shir HaShirim, Brooklyn, 2006, pp. 427-428. Total of 4 books, two volumes. Good-fair condition.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Set of Mishnayot, with commentaries: Rabbi Ovadia of Bartenura, Tosfot Yom Tov, Tosfot Chadashim, Tosfot Rishon L'Zion, Chiddushei Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv and other additions. Grodno and Vilna, 1818. The composition "Be'ur al Ha'Aruga by… Rabbi Eliyahu HaChassid" was first printed at the beginning of Seder Zera'im. At the end of the volumes of Nashim and Nezikin are additions in the name of the Vilna Gaon. Eliyahu Raba by the Vilna Gaon (written as marginalia) was first printed at the end of Seder Taharot. Many signature and ownership inscriptions of Rabbi Avraham ben Rabbi Chaim Friedstein of Kalvarija and of Rabbi Zerach [Tuvia]. 6 volumes, 26.5 cm. Bluish paper, good condition, stains and wear, ancient leather bindings, in good-fair condition (with the exception of Seder Zera'im, which has tears and pasting). Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei HaGra, no. 183.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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A printed invitation card, to the wedding of the bride Miriam with the groom "Rabbi Mr. Ya'akov Yisrael son of R' Kanievsky", in Vilna on the 7th of Adar Bet 1927. Signed by the bride's mother, Rebbetzin "Resha Karelitz – widow of R' S.Y. Av Beit Din of Kosova". [Vilna, 1927]. Invitation to the wedding of Rabbi Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky "the Steipler" (1899-1985), an outstanding student at the Navahrudak Yeshiva, with the bride Pesha Miriam Karelitz (1899-1973), the youngest daughter of the Rabbi of Kosova, Rabbi Shemaryahu Karelitz (1852-1916). The matchmaker was her brother, Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya, author of Chazon Ish, who saw the book Sha'arei Tevuna written by the Steipler in his youth and immediately announced that he has found the match for his sister Miriam. He then applied to Rabbi Chaim Ozer and to their brother Rabbi Meir Karelitz to suggest the match to the Steipler. The wedding took place in Vilna in the home of the eldest Karelitz son, Rabbi Meir Karelitz, Av Beit Din of Bilohirya (Lachovitz) [he divided his time between Bilohirya in capacity of Rabbi, and Vilna dealing with public issues together with Rabbi Chaim Ozer]. After their marriage, the couple lived for three months in Vilna, after which the Steipler was summoned by Rabbi Shmuel Weintraub to head the Navahrudak Yeshiva in the city of Pinsk. 7.5X11.5 cm. Fair condition, stains, creases and wear.
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Rabbi Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky - The Steipler
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Manuscript leaves, written in the stages of preparation of the book "Eifat Tzedek" on halachic measures, in the handwriting of the author, Rabbi Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky (the "Steipler"), author of Kehillot Ya'akov. [Bnei Brak, before 1949]. The book Eifat Tzedek, was written at the height of the halachic polemic between the Chazon Ish and his brother-in-law the "Steipler", on the one hand, and Rabbi Chaim Na'eh of Jerusalem, on the other, on the matter of halachic measurements. Following the opinion of the Chazon Ish that the measure of an amah and a revi'it are larger than the measures published by Rabbi Chaim Na'eh in his book Shiurei Torah, the Steipler was asked by his brother-in-law to write his book Shiurin D'Orayta to prove that the halacha is according to the Chazon Ish. Rabbi Chaim Na'eh responded with his book Shi'urei Zion in which he attacked the Steipler's claims and proofs. The Steipler rejoined with his book Eifat Tzedek (1949). In the introduction he writes: "The book Shi'urei Zion written by the Gaon author of Shi'urei Torah was brought to me and its entire purpose is to oppose my teachings and my book Shi'urin D'Orayta…". In this book he sharply replies to the objections of Rabbi Chaim Na'eh. Only after the death of the Chazon Ish and Rabbi Chaim Na'eh in 1954, did the Steipler republish his final opinion in the book Shi'urin Shel Torah, Jerusalem, 1957, in which he included all his opinions on the subject of the measures of mitzvot, omitting the words of polemic found in his two previous books. These are draft leaves of the book Eifat Tzedek with variations from the printed version. A photocopy is enclosed for comparison. [3] leaves, written on one side. 22 cm. Varying condition, good to fair. Stains and wear, one leaf has a tear with damage to text.
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Rabbi Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky - The Steipler
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Volume containing three books of the Chafetz Chaim, with various stamps of Rabbi Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky, the Steipler: · Chafetz Chaim, Warsaw, [ca. 1890]. · Shemirat HaLashon, Warsaw, 1890. · Ahavat Chesed, Warsaw, [1888]. First edition. Signatures and inscriptions of previous owners [inscriptions of death from the 1900s]. Stamp of the Steipler from the days of his youth: "Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky – Author of Sha'arei Tevuna", and several stamps after his immigration to Eretz Israel: "Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky, head of the Beit Yosef Yeshiva, author of Sha'arei Tevuna and Kehillot Ya'akov – Bnei Brak, Eretz Israel". Sha'arei Tevuna is the first book written by the Steipler in his youth in 1925. Kehillot Ya'akov Part 1 was printed in 1936 and Part 2 was printed in 1938, therefore these later stamps were made after 1938. On all the title pages and censor authorizations, the Christian dates were erased, characteristic to the Steipler's well-known conduct. He was careful to further himself as far as possible from anything even remotely connected to Christianity and avodah zara. 78 leaves; 44 leaves; 56 leaves. 22.5 cm. Brittle paper, fair condition, wear and tears, worming. Torn original binding.
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![Mishne Torah L'HaRambam, complete set in four volumes. Amsterdam, [1702-1703]. The most edited edition of the Rambam's books,](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale49-public/392.jpg "Mishne Torah L'HaRambam – Amsterdam, 1702 – Elaborate Set in Four Volu")
Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Mishne Torah L'HaRambam, complete set in four volumes. Amsterdam, [1702-1703]. The most edited edition of the Rambam's books, the basis of most of the following editions. Owner's signature on title pages: "Sender Hess of Halberstadt". 4 volumes: [9], 327, [6] leaves; [2], 227, [4] leaves; [1], 368, [10] leaves; [1], 309, [13] leaves. 37 cm. Good condition. Light wear, foxing and fire damages, ancient elaborate bindings, leather-covered wood with adornment. Remnants of metal clasps. Stamps of Hermann Gumpertz, Rabbi in Hamburg.
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![Set of Arba'a Turim, with commentaries. Wilhermsdorf, [1727]. Printed by Zvi Hirsh son of Chaim of Furth. Five volumes (two c](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale49-public/393.jpg "Set of Arba'a Turim – Wilhermsdorf, 1727")
Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Set of Arba'a Turim, with commentaries. Wilhermsdorf, [1727]. Printed by Zvi Hirsh son of Chaim of Furth. Five volumes (two copies of the Orach Chaim volume. One is missing several leaves at the end). Five volumes, approximately 36 cm. Varying condition, fair-good. Stains, wear and tears. Restoration to several places. New bindings. From the library of Prof. Moshe David Cassuto.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Shulchan Aruch with Be'er HaGolah. Complete set, Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah, Even HaEzer and Choshen Mishpat. Amsterdam 1697-1699. Printed by Emanuel Athias. Two title pages to each volume. The first title page is illustrated with copper-etchings of figures of angels. On the second title page of Even HaEzer, the year 1697 appears [the same as the date of the Shla, printed that year in Amsterdam in the same printing press]. 4 volumes, 15-16 cm: [24], 266, [2] leaves; [1], 302, [1] leaves; [1], 178, 178-180, [1] leaves; [1], 432, [1] leaves. Overall good to good-fair condition. Stains. Wear damages to several leaves and few paper restorations. Few handwritten glosses. New elaborate leather bindings. Housed in a cardboard and leather box.
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Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
January 19, 2016
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Three volumes, one of the first editions of Shulchan Aruch, with "Ba'er Hetev": · Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, with Ba'er Hetev by Rabbi Yehuda Ashkenazi of Tykocin. Amsterdam, 1742. First edition. · Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'a, with Ba'er Hetev, by Yehudah Ashkenazi. With Ba'er Hetev by Rabbi Moshe Frankfurt on Hilchot Semachot. Amsterdam, 1746. Second edition with new additions. Shulchan aruch Choshen Mishpat. With Ba'er Hetev, by Rabbi Moshe Frankfurt. Amsterdam, 1749. First edition. Several authors composed "Ba'er Hetev" on Shulchan Aruch - with summary of writings by great authorities among Shulchan Aruch commentators. The first was Rabbi Yesha'aya, grandson of "Turei Zahav, who composed "Ba'er Hetev" on Orach Chayim (Amsterdam, 1708). The second was Rabbi Yehudah Ashkenazi of Tykocin who authored Ba'er Hetev on three sections of Shulchan Aruch. The third author was Rabbi Moshe Frankfurt, Dayan of Amsterdam, who completed the composition on Choshen Mishpat and added to Yoreh De'a, Hilchot Semachot. The fourth author was Rabbi Zecharya Mendel of Belz; his composition on Yoreh De'a was later incorporated into the "Ba'er Hetev" by Rabbi Yehudah of Tykocin, which is nowadays the common commentary in most Shulchan Aruch books. His composition on Choshen Mishpat moved away Rabbi Moshe Franksfurt's composition, and this is what is found in present days Shulchan Aruch books. The fifth was Rabbi Moshe of Zolkva who authored "Ba'er Hetev" on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'a. Offered here are three parts of Shulchan Aruch with Ba'er Hetev commentary printed in Amsterdam between the years 1742-1749. This edition is unique: Orach chayim – first edition of "Ba'er Hetev" by Rabbi Yehudah Ashkenazi. · Yoreh De'a – printed after the first edition of Ba'er Hetev by Rabbi Yehudah Ashkenazi of 1739 was almost totally burnt in the publisher's warehouse; in this edition of Hilchot Semachot the composition of Rabbi Yehudah Ashkenazi was integrated with additions by Rabbi Moshe Frankfurt; this is the first edition out of two in which this version of commentary was printed. · Choshen Mishpat – first edition of "Ba'er Hetev" by Rabbi Moshe Frankfurt [Rabbi Yehudah Ashkenazi of Tykocin, who was the son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Frankfurt, writes in his introduction to Orach Chaim that he wishes to compose a commentary to Choshen Mishpat but he passed away in 1743 and did not succeed in accomplishing this. The commentary by Moshe Frankfurt on Choshen Mishpat was printed only in very few editions]. 3 volumes, 18 cm: [5] 320 pp; [4] 285 pp; [4] 396 pp. Good condition. Stains and some wear. Ancient ownership inscriptions [deleted]. Original leather bindings, gold embossing and gilt edges, slightly worn. About the unique importance of the edition offered here, see: Rabbi Y.D. Weller, "Mahadurot Ba'er Hetev leShulchan Aruch", Zachor LeAvraham (Holon, 1992, pp.112-122).
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