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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $1,500
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She'elot U-Teshuvot of Rabbeinu Nissim Gerona, Rome 1545, 1st edition.
Signatures of previous owners include Rabbi Yochanan Zvi Hirsch son of Rabbi Mordechai Schlank, both were students of the Chatam Sofer. Rabbi Mordechai Luria of Safed, author of Divrei Mordechai. Rabbi Avraham Shlomo, and Rabbi Yaacov Yossef.
100 leaves, incorrect pagination. Most of the pages are on very clear paper. Fair to good condition. Restoration done on title page and several other pages. New leather binding.
Signatures of previous owners include Rabbi Yochanan Zvi Hirsch son of Rabbi Mordechai Schlank, both were students of the Chatam Sofer. Rabbi Mordechai Luria of Safed, author of Divrei Mordechai. Rabbi Avraham Shlomo, and Rabbi Yaacov Yossef.
100 leaves, incorrect pagination. Most of the pages are on very clear paper. Fair to good condition. Restoration done on title page and several other pages. New leather binding.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $1,500
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Leshon Limudim's subject matter is on grammar and writing poetry authored by Rabbi David Yichya in Constantinople 1542.
It contains notes by Rabbi Shlomo Almuli (author of Sefer HaShorashim HaGadol) as well as one of his poems in the beginning of the book.
Signatures by previous owners include such names as Shmuel Ben El-Tabib and "Huna Bar Aba Y.Tz.". A faded signature and stamp of Rabbi Avraham Ezriel.
There are many glosses [some are cropped or damaged]. Above some glosses there appears 2 "Alefs" which seem to refer to Aba, father of Huna Y. Tz. [Yishmerehu Tzuro]. In one of the glosses it states "as I wrote in the Sefer HaMichlol".
[45] pages. 18.5 cm. Fair Condition. Moth holes and stains. Restoration to title page. Parchment binding.
It contains notes by Rabbi Shlomo Almuli (author of Sefer HaShorashim HaGadol) as well as one of his poems in the beginning of the book.
Signatures by previous owners include such names as Shmuel Ben El-Tabib and "Huna Bar Aba Y.Tz.". A faded signature and stamp of Rabbi Avraham Ezriel.
There are many glosses [some are cropped or damaged]. Above some glosses there appears 2 "Alefs" which seem to refer to Aba, father of Huna Y. Tz. [Yishmerehu Tzuro]. In one of the glosses it states "as I wrote in the Sefer HaMichlol".
[45] pages. 18.5 cm. Fair Condition. Moth holes and stains. Restoration to title page. Parchment binding.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $2,500
Unsold
Tshuvot Harav, 517 questions and answers on various matters, by Rabbi Yitzchak Bar Sheshet – the Ribash. Constantinople, 1547, Eliezer Soncino Print. First Edition.
The Rivash was born in Spain in 1326 and died in Algeria in 1408. His master was Rabbi Nissim bar Reuven – the Ran. He also received Torah from rabbi Chasdai Karkash and Rabbi Peretz HaCohen.
This book is one of the foremost books of responsa written by Rishonim. It was printed in pamphlets and distributed on Shabbat in synagogue, as was tradition in Constantinople in that time. Some of Constantinople's rabbis were opposed to this custom, and it was a topic for halachic debate among the rabbis. See A. Ya'ari, the Hebrew Print in Constantinople, Jerusalem 1967, page 103, no. 145.
Several old glosses and corrections appear inside the book.
The index is not in place. Some leaves are missing, altogether there are 293 leaves out of 303.
The first leaf of the indexes is a facsimile and the leaf preceding it is taken from a different copy.
[293] leaves, 27.5 cm. Good condition. Thick, high-quality paper, wide margins, most of the leaves are white and clean.
The title-page has been professionally restored. There are dark stains on the last leaves, and some are reinforced by paper. Four leaves have moth holes. Unoriginal leather cover.
The Rivash was born in Spain in 1326 and died in Algeria in 1408. His master was Rabbi Nissim bar Reuven – the Ran. He also received Torah from rabbi Chasdai Karkash and Rabbi Peretz HaCohen.
This book is one of the foremost books of responsa written by Rishonim. It was printed in pamphlets and distributed on Shabbat in synagogue, as was tradition in Constantinople in that time. Some of Constantinople's rabbis were opposed to this custom, and it was a topic for halachic debate among the rabbis. See A. Ya'ari, the Hebrew Print in Constantinople, Jerusalem 1967, page 103, no. 145.
Several old glosses and corrections appear inside the book.
The index is not in place. Some leaves are missing, altogether there are 293 leaves out of 303.
The first leaf of the indexes is a facsimile and the leaf preceding it is taken from a different copy.
[293] leaves, 27.5 cm. Good condition. Thick, high-quality paper, wide margins, most of the leaves are white and clean.
The title-page has been professionally restored. There are dark stains on the last leaves, and some are reinforced by paper. Four leaves have moth holes. Unoriginal leather cover.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
Page from Sefer Hashorashim HaGadol by Rabbi Shlomo Almoli. Constantinople, 1546. Eliezer Soncino Print. Unknown, single edition.
Sefer HaShorashim HaGadol by Rabbi Shlomo Almoli is an unknown work, not mentioned in any of the lists of Constantinople books or of Rabbi Shlomo Almoli's books.
Several years ago, the title-page of this work was discovered in a private collection: "Sefer HaShorashim HaGadol. Written by the great Rabbi Shlomo Almoli… Printed here in Constantinople By Eliezer ben Rabbi Gershon Soncino, in [1546]". Based on this page (its photograph is included), the book was listed in MB CD as no. 0325908.
Now an additional page of the book is revealed to us, dealing with roots of words from the Tanach. Every root is analyzed at length, together with sharp refutations of the Radak's understandings of the roots, contained in Sefer HaShorashim. This page deals with words beginning with נ'.
Rare discovery of unknown work from 16th cebtury.
One page, 34 cm. Only one side is printed [probably a proof page, or last page printed of unfinished book]. Fair-poor condition; professionally restored moth and time damages, damages also to text.
Sefer HaShorashim HaGadol by Rabbi Shlomo Almoli is an unknown work, not mentioned in any of the lists of Constantinople books or of Rabbi Shlomo Almoli's books.
Several years ago, the title-page of this work was discovered in a private collection: "Sefer HaShorashim HaGadol. Written by the great Rabbi Shlomo Almoli… Printed here in Constantinople By Eliezer ben Rabbi Gershon Soncino, in [1546]". Based on this page (its photograph is included), the book was listed in MB CD as no. 0325908.
Now an additional page of the book is revealed to us, dealing with roots of words from the Tanach. Every root is analyzed at length, together with sharp refutations of the Radak's understandings of the roots, contained in Sefer HaShorashim. This page deals with words beginning with נ'.
Rare discovery of unknown work from 16th cebtury.
One page, 34 cm. Only one side is printed [probably a proof page, or last page printed of unfinished book]. Fair-poor condition; professionally restored moth and time damages, damages also to text.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $6,000
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Talmud Yerushalmi. Cracow 1609, 2nd Edition.
4 parts in one volume. At the beginning of Zra'im there is the main title page for the Talmud. Each of the other parts (Mo'ed, Nashim and Nezikin) has its own title page. Printed as 2 columns per leaf with and additional column with commentary edited by Rabbi David ben Menashe of Cracow (aka Rabbi David Darshan).
On the title page there is a signature of previous owner: "…Levy Yerushalmi" [possibly Rabbi Levy Yerushalmi Av Beit Din of Biligardo in the 1730s, whose responsa were printed as She'elot U-Teshuvot Panim Me'irot]. Short glosses. On the page before Sede Mo'ed are lengthy handwritten inscriptions.
65; 83; 66; 51 leaves. 33.5 cm. Good condition. In some pages the margins are cropped, no damage to the text. Restored damage caused by stains. Professional restoration on title page and a number of other pages. Colored edges. Cardboard binding with cloth.
4 parts in one volume. At the beginning of Zra'im there is the main title page for the Talmud. Each of the other parts (Mo'ed, Nashim and Nezikin) has its own title page. Printed as 2 columns per leaf with and additional column with commentary edited by Rabbi David ben Menashe of Cracow (aka Rabbi David Darshan).
On the title page there is a signature of previous owner: "…Levy Yerushalmi" [possibly Rabbi Levy Yerushalmi Av Beit Din of Biligardo in the 1730s, whose responsa were printed as She'elot U-Teshuvot Panim Me'irot]. Short glosses. On the page before Sede Mo'ed are lengthy handwritten inscriptions.
65; 83; 66; 51 leaves. 33.5 cm. Good condition. In some pages the margins are cropped, no damage to the text. Restored damage caused by stains. Professional restoration on title page and a number of other pages. Colored edges. Cardboard binding with cloth.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $700
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The book Ru'ach Chen with commentary – traced to Rabbi Yehuda Ibn Tibon or to his son Rabbi Shmuel. Cremona, [1566]. Introductions and philosophic principals, explanation of terms from Maimonides' Guide to the Perplexed, and commentary.
Title-page is in illuminated frame.
20 leaves, 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Moth holes. Stains. Half of the title-page is professionally restored (with omission on other side). Top margins of some pages are cut off.
Title-page is in illuminated frame.
20 leaves, 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Moth holes. Stains. Half of the title-page is professionally restored (with omission on other side). Top margins of some pages are cut off.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $1,200
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The book Imrei No'am, Rabbi Ya'akov Deleishkash. Cremona, [1566], Vicenzo Conty Print. Commentary on the Torah, simple explanations and novellae on portions by Ashkenazi and Sephardic sages. Title-page in illuminated frame.
20 leaves, (should be 50), 20 cm. Very good condition. Few moth-holes and restored damages. Faded ink-stamp on bottom of title-page. Small hole and professionally-restored tear on title-page. Modern, half-leather binding.
20 leaves, (should be 50), 20 cm. Very good condition. Few moth-holes and restored damages. Faded ink-stamp on bottom of title-page. Small hole and professionally-restored tear on title-page. Modern, half-leather binding.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $550
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
Insights on peirush Rashi on the Chumash from the Ga’on Rabbi Yisrael Isserlin, author of Terumot HaDeshen, Venice, 1545, 2nd edition.
A previous owner's signature by Shalom Anavi, probably Rabbi Shalom Anavi of the sages and wealthy members of the community of Kushta.
24 leaves. 19 cm. Fair to good condition. Damage to the margins and restored moth
holes. New binding.
A previous owner's signature by Shalom Anavi, probably Rabbi Shalom Anavi of the sages and wealthy members of the community of Kushta.
24 leaves. 19 cm. Fair to good condition. Damage to the margins and restored moth
holes. New binding.
Category
Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $1,200
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L'Kol Chefetz, Tikun Shetarot… according to Jewish Custom and Halacha Written by Rabbi Eliezer Mili. Venice 1552. Printed by Daniel ben Cornelio Adel Kind. Page 2 has a signature of [E]Lisha Galiko. Numerous glosses with rich content (some cropped) on pages 4 and 13 written in Italian. It appears that this book was written by a family member f Rabbi Elisha Galiko.
Rabbi Elisha Galiko (circa 1520 – circa 1579) was of the greatest sages and leaders of the Safed community. He was born in Italy and moved to Safed in the year 1540. He served in the Beit Din of the Beit Yosef and the "MaBit".
[16] Leaves. 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Margins on select pages have been restored. Rebound.
Very few books were printed by printer Daniel Adel Kind in Venice – see article by A.M> Haberman, Areshet VI, pages 70-76 (attached material).
Rabbi Elisha Galiko (circa 1520 – circa 1579) was of the greatest sages and leaders of the Safed community. He was born in Italy and moved to Safed in the year 1540. He served in the Beit Din of the Beit Yosef and the "MaBit".
[16] Leaves. 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Margins on select pages have been restored. Rebound.
Very few books were printed by printer Daniel Adel Kind in Venice – see article by A.M> Haberman, Areshet VI, pages 70-76 (attached material).
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $600
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Sha'arei Dura, known as Issur VeHetter, laws of ritual salting, kashrut of animals, laws of nidda, and more. By Rabbi Yitzchak of Dura. Venice, [1563], Vittorio Eliano printing. Second edition.
This second edition adds commentary, questions and answers, and comparisons to other books, as well as introduction by Rabbi Menachem ben R' Ya'akov HaCohen Raf"a. of Porto.
Top of title-page has a very antique owner's signature, in Italian handwriting. Book contains short Hebrew and Latin glosses; last page contains inscription in Latin.
64 leaves, 20 cm. Good condition. Moth damage, stained by rust and water, slightly worn cover.
This second edition adds commentary, questions and answers, and comparisons to other books, as well as introduction by Rabbi Menachem ben R' Ya'akov HaCohen Raf"a. of Porto.
Top of title-page has a very antique owner's signature, in Italian handwriting. Book contains short Hebrew and Latin glosses; last page contains inscription in Latin.
64 leaves, 20 cm. Good condition. Moth damage, stained by rust and water, slightly worn cover.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $4,000
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Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat and Even HaEzer, Rabbi Yosef Carro. Venice 1565. first Printing
Not complete; Contains pages 8-79 of Even HaEzer with Hilcot Kidushin, Gitin, commentary on the order of Challitza and an index. The second half is Choshen Mishpat (includes its own title page) the end is missing 6 pages.
8-79; 1-160 leaves (instead of 165, [1]), Poor condition. Stains and damage from humidity. Folding marks on all the trimming. first pages are torn, missing and creased. Yemenite leather binding torn and partially detached.
Not complete; Contains pages 8-79 of Even HaEzer with Hilcot Kidushin, Gitin, commentary on the order of Challitza and an index. The second half is Choshen Mishpat (includes its own title page) the end is missing 6 pages.
8-79; 1-160 leaves (instead of 165, [1]), Poor condition. Stains and damage from humidity. Folding marks on all the trimming. first pages are torn, missing and creased. Yemenite leather binding torn and partially detached.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $750
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Commentary on Shir HaShirim and Kohelet by Rabbi Ovadia Sforno. Venice 1567.
One the title-page there is a 'flag' of the printer, and inside there are illuminated titles.
16 leaves, 21 cm. Good condition. Cut-off edges with damage to heading "Shir HaShirim". Several stains. Professionally restored moth damages throughout book, with slight damage to text. Unoriginal binding.
One the title-page there is a 'flag' of the printer, and inside there are illuminated titles.
16 leaves, 21 cm. Good condition. Cut-off edges with damage to heading "Shir HaShirim". Several stains. Professionally restored moth damages throughout book, with slight damage to text. Unoriginal binding.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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