Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Kol Bo – Laws pertaining to all the days of the year, customs, interpretation on the Haggadah for Pesach, laws of Isur and Heiter [forbidden and permitted], monetary laws and more. [Italy, approximately 1490].
The Kol Bo book is a collection of Halachot, comparable and even similar in many aspects to the book Orchot Chaim by Rabbi Aharon from Lonil. The identity of the author is unknown as is the meaning of the similarity between the two compositions. As well, it is unknown which of them was composed first. Professor Shlomo Zalman Havlin declared that Kol Bo is an early edition of Orchot Chaim (the author first wrote Kol Bo and then changes were made to the book and it was named Orchot Chaim).
Printed in square letters with two columns on each leaf. The place and date of the publication are not mentioned in the book, there are no page headings or page markers. Nevertheless, the pamphlets and sheets are numbered. The index of the chapters is included at the beginning of the book.
The Kol Bo book is a collection of Halachot, comparable and even similar in many aspects to the book Orchot Chaim by Rabbi Aharon from Lonil. The identity of the author is unknown as is the meaning of the similarity between the two compositions. As well, it is unknown which of them was composed first. Professor Shlomo Zalman Havlin declared that Kol Bo is an early edition of Orchot Chaim (the author first wrote Kol Bo and then changes were made to the book and it was named Orchot Chaim).
Printed in square letters with two columns on each leaf. The place and date of the publication are not mentioned in the book, there are no page headings or page markers. Nevertheless, the pamphlets and sheets are numbered. The index of the chapters is included at the beginning of the book.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $15,000
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Niddah Tractate including the interpretation of Rashi and the Tosfot. Daniel Bombergi Printing Press, Venice [1520].
“…Tosfot rulings and the interpretation of the Mishnayot and Rabbeinu Asher, printed by Daniel Bombergi from Anoyersha in the year 1520 in Venice”.
Cut off ownership inscriptions of “Shlomo Bech-- Chutzin” on first page [apparently, this refers to Shlomo Bechor Chutzin, 1843-1893, Otzar Ha’Rabbanim 18693, among the disciples of Rabbi Abdallah (Ovadia) Somech]. Few brief glosses on the margins of the pages.
A list is presented upon the last page “…and in Italian they are called rigistro” –listing the beginning of the sheets for each pamphlet.
91 leaves, 35cm. Good condition. Parts of the title page, the last page as well as the corners of a number of pages are missing and were professionally restored. Stains upon the title page and on the margins of the pages. Modern semi-parchment binding.
“…Tosfot rulings and the interpretation of the Mishnayot and Rabbeinu Asher, printed by Daniel Bombergi from Anoyersha in the year 1520 in Venice”.
Cut off ownership inscriptions of “Shlomo Bech-- Chutzin” on first page [apparently, this refers to Shlomo Bechor Chutzin, 1843-1893, Otzar Ha’Rabbanim 18693, among the disciples of Rabbi Abdallah (Ovadia) Somech]. Few brief glosses on the margins of the pages.
A list is presented upon the last page “…and in Italian they are called rigistro” –listing the beginning of the sheets for each pamphlet.
91 leaves, 35cm. Good condition. Parts of the title page, the last page as well as the corners of a number of pages are missing and were professionally restored. Stains upon the title page and on the margins of the pages. Modern semi-parchment binding.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $2,250
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Responsa by Rabbi Moshe Bar Nachman. Venice, [1519]. Collection of responsa by Rabbi Shlomo Ben Aderet [Rashba], mistakenly attributed to the Ramban. 288 responses.
In the introduction, on the other side of the title page, the proofreader writes: “So that the truth should not be hidden… I must inform… that the responses which are referred to are attributed to… Rabbi Moshe Bar Nachman. Indeed, many others have planted their sayings throughout the writing such as Rabbi Shlomo Ben Aderet and his associates who have absorbed his Torah knowledge…”.
The attribution of the book to the Ramban, was due to a commentary in chapter 284, in which it is specified that this is the response of the Ramban to Rabbeinu Yona, while the remainder of the responses are by Rabbi Shlomo Ben Aderet. (See the sayings of Rabbi Yosef Karo in the introduction to his book Beit Yosef: “I have come across a number of responses of Rabbi Shlomo Ben Aderet written in print with a metal pen and lead, and as a preface it is written that they are the responses of the Ramban”). Nowadays, it is customary to refer to them as Rabbi Shlomo Ben Aderet Responsum attributed to the Ramban.
[94] leaves, 24cm. Good-fair condition. Tears and moth damages professionally restored throughout all pages of the book. Title page worn and stained with remnants of ancient ownership inscriptions and various listings (erased). Modern leather binding.
In the introduction, on the other side of the title page, the proofreader writes: “So that the truth should not be hidden… I must inform… that the responses which are referred to are attributed to… Rabbi Moshe Bar Nachman. Indeed, many others have planted their sayings throughout the writing such as Rabbi Shlomo Ben Aderet and his associates who have absorbed his Torah knowledge…”.
The attribution of the book to the Ramban, was due to a commentary in chapter 284, in which it is specified that this is the response of the Ramban to Rabbeinu Yona, while the remainder of the responses are by Rabbi Shlomo Ben Aderet. (See the sayings of Rabbi Yosef Karo in the introduction to his book Beit Yosef: “I have come across a number of responses of Rabbi Shlomo Ben Aderet written in print with a metal pen and lead, and as a preface it is written that they are the responses of the Ramban”). Nowadays, it is customary to refer to them as Rabbi Shlomo Ben Aderet Responsum attributed to the Ramban.
[94] leaves, 24cm. Good-fair condition. Tears and moth damages professionally restored throughout all pages of the book. Title page worn and stained with remnants of ancient ownership inscriptions and various listings (erased). Modern leather binding.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $1,400
Sold for: $2,000
Including buyer's premium
This is the book Sifri, Midrashei Halacha on the Torah. By Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Venice, [1545].
On title page signatures: Rabbi Yehoseph Shwartz, Rabbi Natan Koronil. And additional signatures in Sephardic handwriting.
Many (short) glosses in the handwriting of Rabbi Yehoseph Shwartz and Rabbi Natan Koronil. More glosses in Sephardic handwriting.
The Mekubal and researcher Rabbi Yehoseph Shwartz was born in Germany in 1805, moved to Jerusalem in 1833, died in 1865. He is known for his book Tvu'at Ha'aretz about halachic and historic matters pertaining to the Land of Israel. Rabbi Nachman Natan Koronil (1810-1890), born in Amsterdam, a gaon and mekubal, friend of Rabbi Yehoseph Shwartz from youth. Amongst the great scholars of Jerusalem. He published books from early manuscripts.
63 leaves, 27cm. Bright paper of good quality, good-fair condition, professionally restored wear damage. Thick leather binding, new and fancy
On title page signatures: Rabbi Yehoseph Shwartz, Rabbi Natan Koronil. And additional signatures in Sephardic handwriting.
Many (short) glosses in the handwriting of Rabbi Yehoseph Shwartz and Rabbi Natan Koronil. More glosses in Sephardic handwriting.
The Mekubal and researcher Rabbi Yehoseph Shwartz was born in Germany in 1805, moved to Jerusalem in 1833, died in 1865. He is known for his book Tvu'at Ha'aretz about halachic and historic matters pertaining to the Land of Israel. Rabbi Nachman Natan Koronil (1810-1890), born in Amsterdam, a gaon and mekubal, friend of Rabbi Yehoseph Shwartz from youth. Amongst the great scholars of Jerusalem. He published books from early manuscripts.
63 leaves, 27cm. Bright paper of good quality, good-fair condition, professionally restored wear damage. Thick leather binding, new and fancy
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $3,000
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Moreh Nevokhim, by Maimonides. With the Shem Tov, Efodi and Ibn Crescas commentaries. Savionita, [1553].
The rare leaves: “Biur inyan shnei kavim, shezakhar harav”, by Rabbi Moshe ben Rabbi Abraham Provincial can be found between part one and part two of the book.
They contain geometrical explanations about two parallel lines crossing each other. Those leaves, which include geometrical figures have been dropped and cannot be found in most editions.
[14], 71 leaves, [2], 72-174 leaves . 29.5cm. High quality bright paper. Very good condition with light stains. Light restorations to the borders of a few leaves. New luxurious and worn leather binding
The rare leaves: “Biur inyan shnei kavim, shezakhar harav”, by Rabbi Moshe ben Rabbi Abraham Provincial can be found between part one and part two of the book.
They contain geometrical explanations about two parallel lines crossing each other. Those leaves, which include geometrical figures have been dropped and cannot be found in most editions.
[14], 71 leaves, [2], 72-174 leaves . 29.5cm. High quality bright paper. Very good condition with light stains. Light restorations to the borders of a few leaves. New luxurious and worn leather binding
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $300
Sold for: $550
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Divrei Rivot, responsa by Rabbi Yitzchak Adrabi. Venice, month of Cheshvan, 1586. Second edition.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of Rabbi “Ya'akov Trasa”. (Ozar Ha’Rabbanim 9661, he taught Torah in Rhodes, was among the greatest Torah scholars during his generation and was the disciple of Rabbi Chaim Shabtai. Lived in approximately the year 1620).
194, [1], 194-198 leaves. 28cm. Good condition, slightly dark paper and minor moth holes, ancient restoration on title page. Old and worn cardboard and leather biding
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of Rabbi “Ya'akov Trasa”. (Ozar Ha’Rabbanim 9661, he taught Torah in Rhodes, was among the greatest Torah scholars during his generation and was the disciple of Rabbi Chaim Shabtai. Lived in approximately the year 1620).
194, [1], 194-198 leaves. 28cm. Good condition, slightly dark paper and minor moth holes, ancient restoration on title page. Old and worn cardboard and leather biding
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $900
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Bible, Antwerp, 1565.
The colophone on last page reads: "printed by Christophe Plantin…..and completed in 1565…"
Plantin, of the most important printers in the 16th century. Shortly before printing the bible, Plantin established a partnership with Bombergy family that developed the Hebrew printing letters.
The first letter of each of the bible's books is set in a decorated frame. Fine engravings decorate the Song of Songs, "Ketuvim" and Tehilim books.
Many handwritten comments in English and Latin as well as markings of chapters and verses.
This edition was printed in three formats: 2° 4° 8°, while the order of printing lines is the only difference between the editions – the copy herewith is from the middle edition [see also next item].
3-236, [1] leaves, (missing: title page, 2 additional leaves and last plain leaf). 22.5cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition, tears to borders of leaves, moisture marks and slight moth damages. Binding torn and detached. Most leaves in good condition
The colophone on last page reads: "printed by Christophe Plantin…..and completed in 1565…"
Plantin, of the most important printers in the 16th century. Shortly before printing the bible, Plantin established a partnership with Bombergy family that developed the Hebrew printing letters.
The first letter of each of the bible's books is set in a decorated frame. Fine engravings decorate the Song of Songs, "Ketuvim" and Tehilim books.
Many handwritten comments in English and Latin as well as markings of chapters and verses.
This edition was printed in three formats: 2° 4° 8°, while the order of printing lines is the only difference between the editions – the copy herewith is from the middle edition [see also next item].
3-236, [1] leaves, (missing: title page, 2 additional leaves and last plain leaf). 22.5cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition, tears to borders of leaves, moisture marks and slight moth damages. Binding torn and detached. Most leaves in good condition
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,750
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Pentateuch [and five Megillot]. Anoyrsha (Antwerp), [1565], by Christophoro Plantin, ordered by Sir (Daniel) Bombergy.
Printed in a number of forms. Location of Megillot changes with each edition, at times they were not attached at all. In front of us we have Volume I, which includes the Pentateuch and the Five Megillot in 8° form (According to the Publisher in 4° form, printed by Plantin that same year, in the same alphabetical order, but different paging – see previous item).
On the Colophon of this edition (on the title page) the following is written "Printed by… Cristophoro Plantin, as ordered by Sir Bombergy, may he merit a long life, in the year of 1565, here, in the praised city of Anoyrsha". In the last pages there are handwritten notes in foreign writing from the years 1745 and 1875.
511; [64] pages, 11cm. Good condition. Slight tears at the edges of first and last pages. Title page is stained, margins are torn and missing and it is pasted upon a piece of paper from a later time to strengthen it. Modern leather cover.
Printed in a number of forms. Location of Megillot changes with each edition, at times they were not attached at all. In front of us we have Volume I, which includes the Pentateuch and the Five Megillot in 8° form (According to the Publisher in 4° form, printed by Plantin that same year, in the same alphabetical order, but different paging – see previous item).
On the Colophon of this edition (on the title page) the following is written "Printed by… Cristophoro Plantin, as ordered by Sir Bombergy, may he merit a long life, in the year of 1565, here, in the praised city of Anoyrsha". In the last pages there are handwritten notes in foreign writing from the years 1745 and 1875.
511; [64] pages, 11cm. Good condition. Slight tears at the edges of first and last pages. Title page is stained, margins are torn and missing and it is pasted upon a piece of paper from a later time to strengthen it. Modern leather cover.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $350
Sold for: $438
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The copy before us is missing pages (see details in page numbering), Written on front pages "printed in 1617 by Kafa Eilon here in Geneva".
Breishit begins with Parshat Chayei Sarah. [73] instead of [128] pages; Shemot [100] pages + [6] empty pages at the end instead of [108] pages; Vayikra [78] pages + [3] empty pages at the end instead of [74] pages; Bamidbar [99] pages instead [107] pages; Devarim [92] pages instead [95] pages.
Above many words hand-written Latin translations appear.
Miniature volume 11cm. Fair condition. Detached and missing pages. Original antique parchment binding, slightly torn
Breishit begins with Parshat Chayei Sarah. [73] instead of [128] pages; Shemot [100] pages + [6] empty pages at the end instead of [108] pages; Vayikra [78] pages + [3] empty pages at the end instead of [74] pages; Bamidbar [99] pages instead [107] pages; Devarim [92] pages instead [95] pages.
Above many words hand-written Latin translations appear.
Miniature volume 11cm. Fair condition. Detached and missing pages. Original antique parchment binding, slightly torn
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $300
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1. Toldot Aharon, shows the place of all p'sukin in the Bible, by Rabbi Aharon of Pesaro. Venice, [1591-1592].
2-156 Leaves [the original had 159 leaves, missing 4 leaves]. Fair-poor condition, leaves cut on text border. Damage to several leaves. (Handwritten notes).
2. Mizmor L'Toda, commentary on Psalms, Pirkei Alpha Beta Rabbati and Shir Hama'alot [Chapters 119-134]. Rabbi Shmuel Aripol. [Venice, 1576].
11-157 Leaves [of 184 original leaves]. Poor condition, moth-damage and torn leaves.
3. Cheshek Shlomo, commentary on Mishlei, by Rabbi Shlomo Duran. Venice, 1622 [on the colophon, on Leaf 360b it was erroneously printed that the book's printing was completed in 1593].
Fair-poor condition, several damaged leaves, missing leaves in beginning and middle of book.
4. Yefe Einayim, D'rushim on the weekly Torah portions, by Rabbi Shmuel Yafeh. Venice, [1631].
The original title page exists, damaged. Missing leaves in the beginning and end of book, their copies are attached. Fair-poor condition
2-156 Leaves [the original had 159 leaves, missing 4 leaves]. Fair-poor condition, leaves cut on text border. Damage to several leaves. (Handwritten notes).
2. Mizmor L'Toda, commentary on Psalms, Pirkei Alpha Beta Rabbati and Shir Hama'alot [Chapters 119-134]. Rabbi Shmuel Aripol. [Venice, 1576].
11-157 Leaves [of 184 original leaves]. Poor condition, moth-damage and torn leaves.
3. Cheshek Shlomo, commentary on Mishlei, by Rabbi Shlomo Duran. Venice, 1622 [on the colophon, on Leaf 360b it was erroneously printed that the book's printing was completed in 1593].
Fair-poor condition, several damaged leaves, missing leaves in beginning and middle of book.
4. Yefe Einayim, D'rushim on the weekly Torah portions, by Rabbi Shmuel Yafeh. Venice, [1631].
The original title page exists, damaged. Missing leaves in the beginning and end of book, their copies are attached. Fair-poor condition
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