Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Eruvin, with the commentary of the Rosh, the Rambam's commentary on Mishnayot and the Maharsha. Slavita, [R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita, and son] R. Shmuel Avraham Shapira, 1836.
This Talmud volume was printed in autumn 1836, at the height of the polemic between the printers of Slavita and those of Vilna, and it is the last volume of this edition to be printed. It is also 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, following the infamous libel).
23 letters and approbations are featured at the beginning of the volume, 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 present volume contain many blessings for those who purchase this edition, including blessings for "sons, life and sustenance".
[3], 2-117, 117-132; 14 leaves. Lacking 5 leaves: first title page and four final leaves (15-17, [1] leaves). 36 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains and traces of past dampness, with mold stains. Wax stains. Many open tears, repaired in part with paper. Large open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
This Talmud volume was printed in autumn 1836, at the height of the polemic between the printers of Slavita and those of Vilna, and it is the last volume of this edition to be printed. It is also 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, following the infamous libel).
23 letters and approbations are featured at the beginning of the volume, 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 present volume contain many blessings for those who purchase this edition, including blessings for "sons, life and sustenance".
[3], 2-117, 117-132; 14 leaves. Lacking 5 leaves: first title page and four final leaves (15-17, [1] leaves). 36 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains and traces of past dampness, with mold stains. Wax stains. Many open tears, repaired in part with paper. Large open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
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![Five Books of the Torah, with Rashi, Onkelos and the Baal HaTurim commentary. [Slavita]: R. Moshe Shapiro, [1816]. Five volum](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale81a-public/31.jpg "Five Books of the Torah - Slavita, 1816 - Damaged and Incomplete Copie")
Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Five Books of the Torah, with Rashi, Onkelos and the Baal HaTurim commentary. [Slavita]: R. Moshe Shapiro, [1816]. Five volumes. Title pages printed in red and black (title pages for Vayikra and Devarim volumes only).
Signatures in Sephardic script on title pages of Vayikra and Devarim. A few glosses in Bereshit part.
Copies damaged and lacking (at beginning, middle and end). Five volumes. Bereshit: 9-210, 212-242 leaves. Shemot: 3-46, 49-214, 217-220, 225-228; 29 leaves. Vayikra: 162, 165-167 leaves. Lacking 7 leaves (163-164, 168-172). Bamidbar: 9-67, 69-173, 183-184 leaves. Devarim: 7, 9-26, 28-31, 33-170; 10 leaves.
Approx. 18 cm. Fair to fair-poor condition. Many stains. Significant wear and creases. Open tears to many leaves, affecting text (paper repairs to several leaves). Worming, affecting text (with significant damage in one volume). Detached leaves. Handwritten inscriptions. Without bindings.
Signatures in Sephardic script on title pages of Vayikra and Devarim. A few glosses in Bereshit part.
Copies damaged and lacking (at beginning, middle and end). Five volumes. Bereshit: 9-210, 212-242 leaves. Shemot: 3-46, 49-214, 217-220, 225-228; 29 leaves. Vayikra: 162, 165-167 leaves. Lacking 7 leaves (163-164, 168-172). Bamidbar: 9-67, 69-173, 183-184 leaves. Devarim: 7, 9-26, 28-31, 33-170; 10 leaves.
Approx. 18 cm. Fair to fair-poor condition. Many stains. Significant wear and creases. Open tears to many leaves, affecting text (paper repairs to several leaves). Worming, affecting text (with significant damage in one volume). Detached leaves. Handwritten inscriptions. Without bindings.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Sefer Chassidim, by R. Yehuda HaChassid, with a commentary by R. David Abterode and the Brit Olam commentary by the Chida. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1857.
Inscriptions on the title page and final leaf. Stamps in the book and endpapers.
144 leaves. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (some leaves with many stains), and wear. Handwritten inscriptions. Stamps. Russian printed forms (filled-in by hand) used as endpapers. Original leather binding, worn and damaged; front board partially detached.
Inscriptions on the title page and final leaf. Stamps in the book and endpapers.
144 leaves. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (some leaves with many stains), and wear. Handwritten inscriptions. Stamps. Russian printed forms (filled-in by hand) used as endpapers. Original leather binding, worn and damaged; front board partially detached.
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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
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Babylonian Talmud, with the Tosafot, Rosh, commentary of the Rambam on Mishnayot, Maharsha, Maharam Schiff, Me'ir Nativ. Zhitomir: grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1858-1864. Complete set in 21 volumes.
Including Me'ir Nativ by R. Shabtai HaKohen, which was omitted from later Vilna, Warsaw and Lviv editions of the Talmud.
21 volumes (extra copy of tractate Gittin). Approx. 37 cm. Five volumes with only one title page at beginning of volume. Tractate Bava Metzia lacking leaves 2-3. Condition varies (a detailed condition report will be sent upon request). Stains (including dark stain and dampstains in several places), tears and worming to some leaves, including open tears affecting text. Tape repairs. Inscriptions. Stamps. New bindings.
This item is not in our offices, and will be available for viewing in Lakewood, New Jersey, by appointment.
Including Me'ir Nativ by R. Shabtai HaKohen, which was omitted from later Vilna, Warsaw and Lviv editions of the Talmud.
21 volumes (extra copy of tractate Gittin). Approx. 37 cm. Five volumes with only one title page at beginning of volume. Tractate Bava Metzia lacking leaves 2-3. Condition varies (a detailed condition report will be sent upon request). Stains (including dark stain and dampstains in several places), tears and worming to some leaves, including open tears affecting text. Tape repairs. Inscriptions. Stamps. New bindings.
This item is not in our offices, and will be available for viewing in Lakewood, New Jersey, by appointment.
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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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Babylonian Talmud, (incomplete) set of nineteen volumes, with Piskei Tosafot, Rosh, commentary on Mishnayot by the Rambam, Maharsha, Maharam Schiff, Meir Nativ. Zhitomir, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1858-1864. Lacking Tractates Rosh Hashanah, Yoma and Sukkah.
Including Meir Nativ by R. Shabtai HaKohen, which was omitted from later Vilna, Warsaw and Lviv editions.
Ownership inscriptions, signatures and stamps in some volumes.
19 volumes. Lacking Tractates Rosh Hashanah, Yoma and Sukkah. Two title pages for each volume, printed in red and black (tractates appearing in middle of volumes mostly feature only one black title page). Approx. 38 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Several volumes with some leaves in fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Traces of past dampness with significant mold stains to several volumes. Large open tears to some title pages and other leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Worming in several places. Old leather bindings, worn and damaged. Some spines repaired with paper.
Including Meir Nativ by R. Shabtai HaKohen, which was omitted from later Vilna, Warsaw and Lviv editions.
Ownership inscriptions, signatures and stamps in some volumes.
19 volumes. Lacking Tractates Rosh Hashanah, Yoma and Sukkah. Two title pages for each volume, printed in red and black (tractates appearing in middle of volumes mostly feature only one black title page). Approx. 38 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Several volumes with some leaves in fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Traces of past dampness with significant mold stains to several volumes. Large open tears to some title pages and other leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Worming in several places. Old leather bindings, worn and damaged. Some spines repaired with paper.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Yalkut Chadash, a compilation from the Midrashim, Zohar and kabbalistic works (arranged according to subject in alphabetical order) by R. Yisrael son of R. Binyamin of Bełżyce. Radvil (Radyvyliv), [1814-1818].
The final leaf contains an interesting essay regarding the serious errors found in the Jewish calendars commonly printed in siddurim and chumashim.
[1], 26, 29-126, 129-149, [1] leaves. Misfoliation. 21 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains. Open tears and significant worming, affecting text (also affecting text on title page), repaired in part with paper. Large open tear to final leaf. Signatures and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
The final leaf contains an interesting essay regarding the serious errors found in the Jewish calendars commonly printed in siddurim and chumashim.
[1], 26, 29-126, 129-149, [1] leaves. Misfoliation. 21 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains. Open tears and significant worming, affecting text (also affecting text on title page), repaired in part with paper. Large open tear to final leaf. Signatures and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $800
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Birat Migdal Oz, Birkot Shamayim, Part III of R. Yaakov Emden's siddur. Berdychiv, 1836. Second edition.
Part III of Siddur Paltin Beit El, compiled by Rabbi Yaakov Emden, Altona 1745-1747. This part contains Seder Brit Milah, laws and customs encompassing the human life cycle, methods of education, laws of kashrut, ethics, philosophy and more.
R. Yaakov Emden's siddur became widely accepted in the Chassidic world, and the second edition of parts I and II was printed in Korets in 1818. The second edition of the present third part was printed in Berdychiv in 1836 at the initiative and with the approbations of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin.
[3], 4-34, 37-362, [3] leaves. Approx. 20.5 cm. High-quality paper. Wide margins. Overall good condition. Stains. Wear and tears to both title pages. Paper reinforcements to both title pages and to three final leaves. Minor worming to first and final leaves. Fine early leather binding.
Part III of Siddur Paltin Beit El, compiled by Rabbi Yaakov Emden, Altona 1745-1747. This part contains Seder Brit Milah, laws and customs encompassing the human life cycle, methods of education, laws of kashrut, ethics, philosophy and more.
R. Yaakov Emden's siddur became widely accepted in the Chassidic world, and the second edition of parts I and II was printed in Korets in 1818. The second edition of the present third part was printed in Berdychiv in 1836 at the initiative and with the approbations of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin.
[3], 4-34, 37-362, [3] leaves. Approx. 20.5 cm. High-quality paper. Wide margins. Overall good condition. Stains. Wear and tears to both title pages. Paper reinforcements to both title pages and to three final leaves. Minor worming to first and final leaves. Fine early leather binding.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Halacha Pesuka, novellae on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah, with the text of the Shulchan Aruch, by R. Todros son of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rovne (Rivne). Turka, [1765].
This book bears the only known approbation by R. Dov Ber, the Maggid of Mezeritch, who writes that although he usually refrains from giving approbations, he considers this book fitting to be printed.
This work is a summary of the laws of Yoreh Deah, with a short commentary containing the sources of the rulings.
The author, R. Todros of Rovne, was a follower of the Maggid of Mezeritch at the time the latter resided in Rovne.
Incomplete copy. [1], 1-22, 11-14, 23-56 leaves. Lacking leaves 2-10 of first sequence. leaves 11-14 of first sequence bound out of order, between leaves 22-23 of second sequence. 33.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Open tears to title page, affecting text and border, repaired with paper and photocopy replacement. Marginal open tears to many other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (with photocopy and handwritten replacements in some places). Some worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. Margins trimmed with damage to text and headings in several places. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 173.
This book bears the only known approbation by R. Dov Ber, the Maggid of Mezeritch, who writes that although he usually refrains from giving approbations, he considers this book fitting to be printed.
This work is a summary of the laws of Yoreh Deah, with a short commentary containing the sources of the rulings.
The author, R. Todros of Rovne, was a follower of the Maggid of Mezeritch at the time the latter resided in Rovne.
Incomplete copy. [1], 1-22, 11-14, 23-56 leaves. Lacking leaves 2-10 of first sequence. leaves 11-14 of first sequence bound out of order, between leaves 22-23 of second sequence. 33.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Open tears to title page, affecting text and border, repaired with paper and photocopy replacement. Marginal open tears to many other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (with photocopy and handwritten replacements in some places). Some worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. Margins trimmed with damage to text and headings in several places. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 173.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Ben Porat Yosef, homiletics on Bereshit, with responsa at the end, by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen Katz Rabbi of Polonne. Korets: Tzvi Hirsh son of Aryeh Leib [Margolies] and his son-in-law Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, [1781]. First edition.
This is the author's second book, published approximately one year after his first book Toldot Yaakov Yosef. In this book, like in the previous one, the author quotes extensively teachings from his prime teacher, R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov.
The famous letter which the Baal Shem Tov sent to his brother-in-law R. Gershon of Kitov in Jerusalem is printed here for the first time, at the end of the book. In the letter, the Baal Shem Tov narrates of the "ascent of the soul" which he performed on Rosh Hashana of 1746 and 1749, and relates: "And I asked Mashiach, when will the Master come, and he responded… when your teachings will be publicized and revealed to the world, and your wellsprings will spread outwards".
[1], 88, 91-94, 89-90, 95-100 leaves. Leaves 89-90 bound out of sequence, between leaves 94-95. 29.5 cm. Poor condition. Stains. Severe worming, with extensive damage to text throughout book, repaired with paper. Many open tears, with significant damage to text, repaired with paper. Stamps. New binding, detached.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 90.
This is the author's second book, published approximately one year after his first book Toldot Yaakov Yosef. In this book, like in the previous one, the author quotes extensively teachings from his prime teacher, R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov.
The famous letter which the Baal Shem Tov sent to his brother-in-law R. Gershon of Kitov in Jerusalem is printed here for the first time, at the end of the book. In the letter, the Baal Shem Tov narrates of the "ascent of the soul" which he performed on Rosh Hashana of 1746 and 1749, and relates: "And I asked Mashiach, when will the Master come, and he responded… when your teachings will be publicized and revealed to the world, and your wellsprings will spread outwards".
[1], 88, 91-94, 89-90, 95-100 leaves. Leaves 89-90 bound out of sequence, between leaves 94-95. 29.5 cm. Poor condition. Stains. Severe worming, with extensive damage to text throughout book, repaired with paper. Many open tears, with significant damage to text, repaired with paper. Stamps. New binding, detached.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 90.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Tzofnat Pane'ach, homiletics on Shemot, by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen Katz Rabbi of Polonne, author of Toldot Yaakov Yosef. Korets: [Tzvi Hirsh Margolies and son-in-law Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber], [1782]. First edition.
The books of the Toldot Yaakov Yosef are the most important and authentic source of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings.
Handwritten ownership inscription and stamp on the title page.
[1], 95 leaves. 30.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains and dark stains to some leaves. Worming to several leaves. Marginal tears and damage to title page, repaired with paper. Tears to last two leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Minor damage in several places. Stamps. New, elegant leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 505.
The books of the Toldot Yaakov Yosef are the most important and authentic source of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings.
Handwritten ownership inscription and stamp on the title page.
[1], 95 leaves. 30.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains and dark stains to some leaves. Worming to several leaves. Marginal tears and damage to title page, repaired with paper. Tears to last two leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Minor damage in several places. Stamps. New, elegant leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 505.
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![Toldot Yaakov Yosef, Chassidic work on the Torah, by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen of Polonne. Medzhybizh, [1817]. Second edition.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale81a-public/40.jpg "Toldot Yaakov Yosef - Medzhybizh, 1817 - Second Edition")
Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Toldot Yaakov Yosef, Chassidic work on the Torah, by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen of Polonne. Medzhybizh, [1817]. Second edition.
Toldot Yaakov Yosef was the first Chassidic book brought to print. It was authored by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen of Polonne (d. 1781), a leading and close disciple of the Baal Shem Tov and the first to disseminate Chassidut. This book is the most important and authentic source of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, and was especially cherished by Chassidic leaders.
[1], 3, 5-89; 59 leaves. 33.5 cm. Bluish paper. Overall good condition. Stains (many stains on title page). Minor worming. Paper reinforcements to inner margin of final leaf, slightly affecting text. Inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 606.
Toldot Yaakov Yosef was the first Chassidic book brought to print. It was authored by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen of Polonne (d. 1781), a leading and close disciple of the Baal Shem Tov and the first to disseminate Chassidut. This book is the most important and authentic source of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, and was especially cherished by Chassidic leaders.
[1], 3, 5-89; 59 leaves. 33.5 cm. Bluish paper. Overall good condition. Stains (many stains on title page). Minor worming. Paper reinforcements to inner margin of final leaf, slightly affecting text. Inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 606.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Ketonet Pasim, homiletics on the Books of Vayikra and Bamidbar, by R. Yaakov Yosef HaKohen Katz, rabbi of Polonne, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov and author of Toldot Yaakov Yosef. Lviv, 1866. First edition.
[1], 49 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. Small open tear to one leaf, slightly affecting text. Marginal worming to several leaves. Stamp and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 245.
[1], 49 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. Small open tear to one leaf, slightly affecting text. Marginal worming to several leaves. Stamp and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 245.
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