Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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![Avodat HaKodesh by the Rashba, with Baalei HaNefesh by the Raavad. Venice: Daniel Zanetti, [1601]. Inscription on p. 75b. Sig](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale81a-public/18.jpg "Avodat HaKodesh by the Rashba - Venice, 1601")
Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Avodat HaKodesh by the Rashba, with Baalei HaNefesh by the Raavad. Venice: Daniel Zanetti, [1601].
Inscription on p. 75b.
Signatures on the title page and other leaves of R. Eliyahu Mordechai Menachem Eisenstein (1867-1956), who held various communal positions in Jerusalem. He was the son-in-law of R. Zalman Chaim Rivlin, head of the Vaad HaKlali.
Another signature on the title page (partially deleted).
Several glosses.
75, [1] leaves. 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains (several leaves with many stains). Tears to several leaves, repaired with paper. Open tears to final leaf, affecting text, repaired with paper. Worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text (significant worming to leaves 52-53). Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Inscription on p. 75b.
Signatures on the title page and other leaves of R. Eliyahu Mordechai Menachem Eisenstein (1867-1956), who held various communal positions in Jerusalem. He was the son-in-law of R. Zalman Chaim Rivlin, head of the Vaad HaKlali.
Another signature on the title page (partially deleted).
Several glosses.
75, [1] leaves. 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains (several leaves with many stains). Tears to several leaves, repaired with paper. Open tears to final leaf, affecting text, repaired with paper. Worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text (significant worming to leaves 52-53). Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Responsa Mahari Ben Lev, book four, with novellae on Tractates Kiddushin and Avoda Zara. Venice: Zanetto Zanetti, 1606. Second edition.
Ownership inscription of Avraham son of R. Shmuel Meyuchas on p. 2a - this is presumably the signature of R. Avraham Meyuchas (1696-1769), author of Sedeh HaAretz, leading Jerusalem Torah scholar and rabbi of the Chida.
Signatures on the title page.
78, [4] leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Extensive worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text and title page border. Open tears. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. Book professionally restored with paper. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Ownership inscription of Avraham son of R. Shmuel Meyuchas on p. 2a - this is presumably the signature of R. Avraham Meyuchas (1696-1769), author of Sedeh HaAretz, leading Jerusalem Torah scholar and rabbi of the Chida.
Signatures on the title page.
78, [4] leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Extensive worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text and title page border. Open tears. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. Book professionally restored with paper. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $1,200
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Shiltei HaGiborim, comprehensive composition pertaining to the Beit HaMikdash, the Kohanim and Leviim, the Temple vessels, musical instruments and more, by R. Avraham HaRofeh Portaleone. Mantua: "Avraham MiShaar Aryeh" (Avraham Portaleone), [1612]. First edition. Four title pages.
The principal part of the book (the first 90 chapters) is a comprehensive study of the Holy Temple and its vessels, based on the Bible and Chazal as well as on ancient Jewish, Muslim and Christian traditions and on contemporary science - architecture, medicine, chemistry and more.
Signatures on the front endpaper and title page.
12; 103; [2], 106-124; [1], 126-130; [1], 132-186 leaves. 29.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Open tears to several leaves, repaired with paper. Tear to title page, slightly affecting border; small marginal open tear to title page; tears affecting text on final leaf, with loss, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding, incorporating parts of old leather binding.
The principal part of the book (the first 90 chapters) is a comprehensive study of the Holy Temple and its vessels, based on the Bible and Chazal as well as on ancient Jewish, Muslim and Christian traditions and on contemporary science - architecture, medicine, chemistry and more.
Signatures on the front endpaper and title page.
12; 103; [2], 106-124; [1], 126-130; [1], 132-186 leaves. 29.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Open tears to several leaves, repaired with paper. Tear to title page, slightly affecting border; small marginal open tear to title page; tears affecting text on final leaf, with loss, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding, incorporating parts of old leather binding.
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Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $600
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Asis Rimonim, summary of R. Moshe Cordovero's Pardes Rimonim, by his disciple R. Shmuel Gallico. Venice: Daniel Zanetti, [1601]. First edition.
The author, R. Shmuel Gallico, was a leading kabbalist in Safed and disciple of R. Moshe Cordovero. He served as rabbi of various Italian cities.
Various kabbalistic diagrams. Ilan Sefirot on leaf 23.
Ownership inscriptions on p. 10a.
86 leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Fair condition. Many stains, including large dampstains, and wear. Worming, slightly affecting title page border and text. Tears, including open tears affecting text, repaired in part with tape. Traces of paper repairs to inner margin of title page and in several other places. First leaves possibly supplied from a different copy. New leather binding, with damage.
The author, R. Shmuel Gallico, was a leading kabbalist in Safed and disciple of R. Moshe Cordovero. He served as rabbi of various Italian cities.
Various kabbalistic diagrams. Ilan Sefirot on leaf 23.
Ownership inscriptions on p. 10a.
86 leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Fair condition. Many stains, including large dampstains, and wear. Worming, slightly affecting title page border and text. Tears, including open tears affecting text, repaired in part with tape. Traces of paper repairs to inner margin of title page and in several other places. First leaves possibly supplied from a different copy. New leather binding, with damage.
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Kabbalistic Books
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $500
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Taamei HaMitzvot, reasons of the Torah commandments, kabbalistic commentary on Kriyat Shema and prayer kavanot, by the kabbalist R. Menachem Recanati. Basel: Ambrosius Frobenius, [1581].
The publisher describes the importance of the book on the title page, concluding: "Whoever studies it will merit the salvation of redemption".
Inscriptions on the title page (partly faded).
43, [5] leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Fair condition. Browned leaves. Stains, including dark dampstains. Mold stains to a few leaves. Wear. Open tears (including some large tears) to most leaves (primarily marginal), affecting text, repaired with paper. Minor tear to title page, affecting text. Worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
The publisher describes the importance of the book on the title page, concluding: "Whoever studies it will merit the salvation of redemption".
Inscriptions on the title page (partly faded).
43, [5] leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Fair condition. Browned leaves. Stains, including dark dampstains. Mold stains to a few leaves. Wear. Open tears (including some large tears) to most leaves (primarily marginal), affecting text, repaired with paper. Minor tear to title page, affecting text. Worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Kabbalistic Books
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $400
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Yalkut Reuveni, compendium of kabbalistic and ethical topics from various books, by R. Reuven Hoshke Katz. Prague: Sons of Jacob Bak, [1660]. First edition.
The author, R. Reuven Hoshke Katz (d. 1673) was a kabbalist and preacher, a Torah scholar of Prague. Grandson of R. Shlomo Efraim of Lunschitz, author of Kli Yakar.
Signatures and stamps.
[160] leaves. Originally: [162] leaves. Lacking [2] leaves: leaf [158] and final leaf. 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains (dampstains to final leaves). Wear. Tears, including open tears affecting text (tears to title page affecting border and text), repaired in part with paper. Worming (extensive worming to several leaves), slightly affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Leaves trimmed with damage to text in several places. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Binding old and worn, with damage and worming to spine.
The author, R. Reuven Hoshke Katz (d. 1673) was a kabbalist and preacher, a Torah scholar of Prague. Grandson of R. Shlomo Efraim of Lunschitz, author of Kli Yakar.
Signatures and stamps.
[160] leaves. Originally: [162] leaves. Lacking [2] leaves: leaf [158] and final leaf. 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains (dampstains to final leaves). Wear. Tears, including open tears affecting text (tears to title page affecting border and text), repaired in part with paper. Worming (extensive worming to several leaves), slightly affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Leaves trimmed with damage to text in several places. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Binding old and worn, with damage and worming to spine.
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Kabbalistic Books
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![Sefer Yetzirah, attributed to Avraham Avinu, with a commentary [by R. Moshe HaGoleh MiKiev], edited and brought to print by R](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale81a-public/24_1.jpg "Sefer Yetzirah - Korets, 1779")
![Sefer Yetzirah, attributed to Avraham Avinu, with a commentary [by R. Moshe HaGoleh MiKiev], edited and brought to print by R](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale81a-public/24_2.jpg "Sefer Yetzirah - Korets, 1779")
Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Sefer Yetzirah, attributed to Avraham Avinu, with a commentary [by R. Moshe HaGoleh MiKiev], edited and brought to print by R. Shimon Ashkenazi and R. Shlomo of Lutsk. Korets, [1779].
A classic kabbalistic work. One of the first kabbalistic books printed in Russia.
The name of the author is not stated in the book, though his "great composition" (referring to Shoshan Sodot) is mentioned on the title page. In Shoshan Sodot, the author is described as a disciple of the Ramban, however in fact, the author is R. Moshe son of R. Yaakov HaGoleh MiKiev (1449-1520?), who lived in Lithuania, Kiev and Crimea. In 1495, the Jews were expelled from Kiev, and R. Moshe went into exile, thus his name "HaGoleh MiKiev".
Zodiac wheel on leaf [31], with names of the months and Holy Names.
36 leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Significant worming, affecting text on some leaves. New binding.
A classic kabbalistic work. One of the first kabbalistic books printed in Russia.
The name of the author is not stated in the book, though his "great composition" (referring to Shoshan Sodot) is mentioned on the title page. In Shoshan Sodot, the author is described as a disciple of the Ramban, however in fact, the author is R. Moshe son of R. Yaakov HaGoleh MiKiev (1449-1520?), who lived in Lithuania, Kiev and Crimea. In 1495, the Jews were expelled from Kiev, and R. Moshe went into exile, thus his name "HaGoleh MiKiev".
Zodiac wheel on leaf [31], with names of the months and Holy Names.
36 leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Significant worming, affecting text on some leaves. New binding.
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Kabbalistic Books
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![Choker UMekubal, dialogue on kabbalah, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto - the Ramchal. Shklow, [1785]. First edition. During the co](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale81a-public/25.jpg "Choker UMekubal by the Ramchal - Shklow, 1785 - First Edition")
Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Choker UMekubal, dialogue on kabbalah, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto - the Ramchal. Shklow, [1785]. First edition.
During the course of the great polemic surrounding the Ramchal and his writings, this work stood out as one of the works which drew fierce opposition. This work, also known as Maamar HaVikuach, was intended to defend the study of kabbalah, and it is written in the form of a dialogue between a rationalist and a kabbalist, during the course of which the kabbalist explains to the rationalist the fundamental principles of kabbalah. Ultimately, this book was not printed in the lifetime of the Ramchal, and it remained in manuscript. Several transcripts of this work were produced by the Ramchal's fellowship, with textual variations between them, and this present, first edition was published based on one of them.
27 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming and open tears to title page, affecting text and border, repaired with paper. Worming to other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. New binding.
During the course of the great polemic surrounding the Ramchal and his writings, this work stood out as one of the works which drew fierce opposition. This work, also known as Maamar HaVikuach, was intended to defend the study of kabbalah, and it is written in the form of a dialogue between a rationalist and a kabbalist, during the course of which the kabbalist explains to the rationalist the fundamental principles of kabbalah. Ultimately, this book was not printed in the lifetime of the Ramchal, and it remained in manuscript. Several transcripts of this work were produced by the Ramchal's fellowship, with textual variations between them, and this present, first edition was published based on one of them.
27 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming and open tears to title page, affecting text and border, repaired with paper. Worming to other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. New binding.
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Kabbalistic Books
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $2,000
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Tikunei HaZohar, by R. Shimon Bar Yochai, with the commentary of R. Moshe Zacuto - the Remez. Livorno: Castello and Saadon, [1789]. First edition to include the commentary of the Remez.
Unique copy printed especially for the Chida, by his disciples and associates, Torah scholars of Livorno, who were involved in the publication of this edition: the publishers - R. Yaakov Nunes Vais (rabbi of Livorno) and R. Avraham Alnakar (who inserted fourteen of his piyyutim in this edition), and the printers - the partners R. Avraham Yitzchak Castello and R. Eliezer Saadon (most of the works of the Chida were printed in their press).
The title page features a special inscription: "Printed for the outstanding Torah scholar… R. Chaim Yosef David Azulai…". The inscription was included in the present copy only. Other copies of this edition feature a decorative element instead.
Inscriptions on the title page. Several glosses in Sephardic script on p. 73b (somewhat resembling the handwriting of the Chida). Several brief glosses on other leaves.
[4], 166 leaves. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Damage and extensive worming, affecting text in several places, professionally restored with paper. New binding.
Unique copy printed especially for the Chida, by his disciples and associates, Torah scholars of Livorno, who were involved in the publication of this edition: the publishers - R. Yaakov Nunes Vais (rabbi of Livorno) and R. Avraham Alnakar (who inserted fourteen of his piyyutim in this edition), and the printers - the partners R. Avraham Yitzchak Castello and R. Eliezer Saadon (most of the works of the Chida were printed in their press).
The title page features a special inscription: "Printed for the outstanding Torah scholar… R. Chaim Yosef David Azulai…". The inscription was included in the present copy only. Other copies of this edition feature a decorative element instead.
Inscriptions on the title page. Several glosses in Sephardic script on p. 73b (somewhat resembling the handwriting of the Chida). Several brief glosses on other leaves.
[4], 166 leaves. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Damage and extensive worming, affecting text in several places, professionally restored with paper. New binding.
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Kabbalistic Books
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![Chesed L'Avraham, by the kabbalist R. Avraham Azulai. Slavita, [1794]. One of the first books printed by R. Moshe Shapira Rab](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale81a-public/27.jpg "Chesed L'Avraham - Slavita, 1794 - One of the First Books Printed by R")
Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Chesed L'Avraham, by the kabbalist R. Avraham Azulai. Slavita, [1794]. One of the first books printed by R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita (son of R. Pinchas of Korets).
This kabbalistic book was held in high esteem by great Chassidic leaders and is often cited in early Chassidic literature.
The author, R. Avraham Azulai (1570-1644) was born in Fez, Morocco. He immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Hebron. When an epidemic broke out in 1619, he fled to Gaza, where he composed this book within five weeks. Most of the book is a collection and arrangement of the teachings of R. Moshe Cordovero, which at that time were still in manuscript form. A small part is from the writings of the Arizal.
Signatures on the title page and second leaf.
[6], 87; 8, 8-11, 11-34, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Marginal wear and minor tears to first leaves. Worming to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
This kabbalistic book was held in high esteem by great Chassidic leaders and is often cited in early Chassidic literature.
The author, R. Avraham Azulai (1570-1644) was born in Fez, Morocco. He immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Hebron. When an epidemic broke out in 1619, he fled to Gaza, where he composed this book within five weeks. Most of the book is a collection and arrangement of the teachings of R. Moshe Cordovero, which at that time were still in manuscript form. A small part is from the writings of the Arizal.
Signatures on the title page and second leaf.
[6], 87; 8, 8-11, 11-34, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Marginal wear and minor tears to first leaves. Worming to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
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Books Printed in Russia-Poland – Slavita, Zhitomir and Elsewhere
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $3,000
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Arizal Siddur Kol Yaakov, Part I - weekday prayers, and Part II - prayers for Shabbat and festivals, with homilies and the kavanot of the Arizal, by the kabbalist R. Yaakov Koppel Lifshitz of Mezeritch. [Slavita]: R. Dov Ber Segal and R. Dov Ber son of R. Pesach, [1804]. First edition.
The Kol Yaakov siddur with commentaries, kavanot, laws and customs based on kabbalah, was particularly cherished by foremost Chassidic leaders. Many of them prayed regularly from this siddur, retaining it continually on their table.
The Baal Shem Tov reputedly expressed much affection and veneration for this siddur.
R. Yaakov Koppel's books are adapted and edited compilations of the writings of the Remak, R. Chaim Vital and R. Yisrael Sarug, with the addition of his own novellae.
[6], 156; 134, 146-153, 155-188. 19.5 cm. Partially printed on bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains, wear and signs of usage. Dampstains. Worming, primarily to first and final leaves. Large tears to title page, affecting text with some loss, repaired with paper and replaced in photocopy. Tears and damage to first three leaves following title page, in other places in middle of book and to final leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Margins trimmed close to text, affecting headings of some leaves. New leather binding.
The Kol Yaakov siddur with commentaries, kavanot, laws and customs based on kabbalah, was particularly cherished by foremost Chassidic leaders. Many of them prayed regularly from this siddur, retaining it continually on their table.
The Baal Shem Tov reputedly expressed much affection and veneration for this siddur.
R. Yaakov Koppel's books are adapted and edited compilations of the writings of the Remak, R. Chaim Vital and R. Yisrael Sarug, with the addition of his own novellae.
[6], 156; 134, 146-153, 155-188. 19.5 cm. Partially printed on bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains, wear and signs of usage. Dampstains. Worming, primarily to first and final leaves. Large tears to title page, affecting text with some loss, repaired with paper and replaced in photocopy. Tears and damage to first three leaves following title page, in other places in middle of book and to final leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Margins trimmed close to text, affecting headings of some leaves. New leather binding.
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Books Printed in Russia-Poland – Slavita, Zhitomir and Elsewhere
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $500
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Babylonian Talmud - Tractate Berachot, and Mishnayot Order Zera'im, with Laws of the Rosh (and its commentaries Maadanei Yom Tov and Divrei Chamudot), the Maharsha, the Maharam and the Chochmat Shlomo glosses by the Maharshal, and the Rambam's commentary on Mishnayot. Slavita: [R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita and his son] Rebbe Shmuel Avraham Shapira, 1835.
This Talmud volume was printed at the height of the polemic between the printers of Slavita and those of Vilna, and it is one of the last volumes printed in the Slavita printing press before its tragic closure. This volume is part of the fourth edition of the Slavita Talmud, of which only the printing of Tractates Berachot, Shabbat and Eruvin were completed (in the middle of the printing of Tractate Pesachim, the press was shut down by the Russian authorities, due to the infamous libel).
The volume begins with 39 letters and approbations from leading rabbis of the generation who supported the Slavita printers. These letters and approbations contain much exclusive and valuable information on the development of the famous polemic, in which some two hundred rabbis of that generation were involved.
In response to the rumors propagated by the Vilna printers that rabbis excommunicated anyone who buys the Slavita Talmud, the approbations in the Eruvin volume contain many blessings for those who purchase this Talmud edition, including blessings for "sons, life and sustenance".
Incomplete copy. [4], 1-4, 6-17, 22-25, 18-21, 26-34, 46-54, 57-104, 108-124; 13, [1], 68 leaves. Lacking 17 leaves: first title page, leaves 5, 35-45, 55-56, 105-107. Misfoliation, leaves 22-25 bound out of sequence. Separate title page for Mishnayot Zera'im. 36 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains (some leaves with many stains). Wear. Tears, including open tears affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Large open tears to several leaves, with significant damage to text, repaired in part with paper. Worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Margins trimmed with damage to text in several places. Lower margins of several leaves cropped, affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
This Talmud volume was printed at the height of the polemic between the printers of Slavita and those of Vilna, and it is one of the last volumes printed in the Slavita printing press before its tragic closure. This volume is part of the fourth edition of the Slavita Talmud, of which only the printing of Tractates Berachot, Shabbat and Eruvin were completed (in the middle of the printing of Tractate Pesachim, the press was shut down by the Russian authorities, due to the infamous libel).
The volume begins with 39 letters and approbations from leading rabbis of the generation who supported the Slavita printers. These letters and approbations contain much exclusive and valuable information on the development of the famous polemic, in which some two hundred rabbis of that generation were involved.
In response to the rumors propagated by the Vilna printers that rabbis excommunicated anyone who buys the Slavita Talmud, the approbations in the Eruvin volume contain many blessings for those who purchase this Talmud edition, including blessings for "sons, life and sustenance".
Incomplete copy. [4], 1-4, 6-17, 22-25, 18-21, 26-34, 46-54, 57-104, 108-124; 13, [1], 68 leaves. Lacking 17 leaves: first title page, leaves 5, 35-45, 55-56, 105-107. Misfoliation, leaves 22-25 bound out of sequence. Separate title page for Mishnayot Zera'im. 36 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains (some leaves with many stains). Wear. Tears, including open tears affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Large open tears to several leaves, with significant damage to text, repaired in part with paper. Worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Margins trimmed with damage to text in several places. Lower margins of several leaves cropped, affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
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Books Printed in Russia-Poland – Slavita, Zhitomir and Elsewhere
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