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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
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Sefer Mayim Chaim, Parts I–II, Responsum by Rabbi Chaim Cohen Rapaport of Ostroh. Zhitomir, 1857. Printed by Rabbi of Slavita's grandchildren. Only edition.
In chapter 27 (pp.50-52) appears a letter by Rabbi "Yisrael Ba'al Shem of Tluste [Ba'al Shem Tov] to Rabbi Meir Av-Beit-Din of Constantinov [son of Ya'abetz], and Rabbi Meir's reply to Ba'al Shem Tov.
Within the book and on the binding there are handwritten glosses of Halachic and Aggadic Torah novellae. On last leaf appears an ink-stamp of Rabbi "Yossef Yitzchak Ben Shneur Zalman Tzirelsohn…".
84 pages; 151 pages. 30.5cm. Good condition. Binding worn and detached
In chapter 27 (pp.50-52) appears a letter by Rabbi "Yisrael Ba'al Shem of Tluste [Ba'al Shem Tov] to Rabbi Meir Av-Beit-Din of Constantinov [son of Ya'abetz], and Rabbi Meir's reply to Ba'al Shem Tov.
Within the book and on the binding there are handwritten glosses of Halachic and Aggadic Torah novellae. On last leaf appears an ink-stamp of Rabbi "Yossef Yitzchak Ben Shneur Zalman Tzirelsohn…".
84 pages; 151 pages. 30.5cm. Good condition. Binding worn and detached
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Books printed in Russia and Poland
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $300
Sold for: $500
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Complete set of Jerusalem Talmud. Zhitomir, 1860-1867. Five volumes published by Brothers Rabbi Hanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshil Shapira, grandchildren of the Slavita Rabbi.
Five title-pages in red ink. Illustrations and decorations. On page 65 of Masekhet Shvi'it, there is a picture of Eliyahu’s Altar on Mt. Carmel, and on page 66 – a picture of Mt. Sinai with Tablets on top, printed upside-down.
Glosses upon margins of the sheets, mainly in the first volume.
38cm. Good condition. Dark stains and slight tears at the end of the first volume. The remainder of the volumes are in good and well preserved condition, worn bindings.
Five title-pages in red ink. Illustrations and decorations. On page 65 of Masekhet Shvi'it, there is a picture of Eliyahu’s Altar on Mt. Carmel, and on page 66 – a picture of Mt. Sinai with Tablets on top, printed upside-down.
Glosses upon margins of the sheets, mainly in the first volume.
38cm. Good condition. Dark stains and slight tears at the end of the first volume. The remainder of the volumes are in good and well preserved condition, worn bindings.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Books printed in Russia and Poland
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $160
Sold for: $200
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Sefer Or Zaru'a, by Rabbi Yitzchak ben Moshe from Vienna. Zhitomir, 1862. printed by Rabbi Hanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshil Shapira, grandsons of the Slavita Rebbe. Volumes 1 and 2 bound together.
At the beginning and the end of the book on the binding pages, there are many inscriptions indicating that the book belonged to Rabbi Yehoshua Aryeh Leib Tosfaah, Av Beit Din of Yanova, son of Rabbi Shmuel Avigdor Tosfaah Av Beit Din of Karlin.
Brief handwritten glosses in the book’s sheets.
Rabbi Yehoshua Aryeh Leib Rabinowitz (Tosfaah), author of the “Tosfot Uminchat Bikurim” and the “Mitzpeh Aryeh” on the Tosefta of the Zevachim tractate.
[2], 232; 4, 184 pages, 37.5cm. Good condition. Stains.
At the beginning and the end of the book on the binding pages, there are many inscriptions indicating that the book belonged to Rabbi Yehoshua Aryeh Leib Tosfaah, Av Beit Din of Yanova, son of Rabbi Shmuel Avigdor Tosfaah Av Beit Din of Karlin.
Brief handwritten glosses in the book’s sheets.
Rabbi Yehoshua Aryeh Leib Rabinowitz (Tosfaah), author of the “Tosfot Uminchat Bikurim” and the “Mitzpeh Aryeh” on the Tosefta of the Zevachim tractate.
[2], 232; 4, 184 pages, 37.5cm. Good condition. Stains.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Books printed in Russia and Poland
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
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Collection of books and sections of books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir
1. Tractate Minchot, Rabbi Moshe Shapira Printing Press, Slavita, 1821.
2. Title page and first leaf of Sefer Ha-Zohar, Bereshit, Rabbi Moshe Shapira Printing Press (with Rabbi of Opatow's approbation), 1815.
3. Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, Slavita, 1820. Chapters 4–1934 (beginning and end missing).
4. Chok Le-Yisrael, Chumash Vayikra, Slavita, 1825 or 1832?. (title page and 5 last leaves missing). Ownership signature.
5. Section of Chok Le-Yisrael, Chumash Shmot (leaf 131 to 162). Slavita, 1825 or 1832?.
6. Chumash Bereshit, with Rashi and Siftey Chachamim. Slavita, [edition "Vehagita" of 1817 or 1818?]. Leaf 5 to 122 (beginning and end missing).
7. Chumash Bereshit, with Rashi and Siftey Chachamim. Slavita, ["Vehagita" edition of 1817 or 1818?]. Leaf 7 to 127 (beginning and end missing).
8. Chumash Devarim, with Rashi and Ivri Deitch. Zhitomir, 1860.
9. Mishnayot Seder Zera'im, with commentaries. Zhitomir, 1857.
Condition and size vary. Generally poor condition, missing leaves, wear and moth damages, no bindings.
1. Tractate Minchot, Rabbi Moshe Shapira Printing Press, Slavita, 1821.
2. Title page and first leaf of Sefer Ha-Zohar, Bereshit, Rabbi Moshe Shapira Printing Press (with Rabbi of Opatow's approbation), 1815.
3. Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, Slavita, 1820. Chapters 4–1934 (beginning and end missing).
4. Chok Le-Yisrael, Chumash Vayikra, Slavita, 1825 or 1832?. (title page and 5 last leaves missing). Ownership signature.
5. Section of Chok Le-Yisrael, Chumash Shmot (leaf 131 to 162). Slavita, 1825 or 1832?.
6. Chumash Bereshit, with Rashi and Siftey Chachamim. Slavita, [edition "Vehagita" of 1817 or 1818?]. Leaf 5 to 122 (beginning and end missing).
7. Chumash Bereshit, with Rashi and Siftey Chachamim. Slavita, ["Vehagita" edition of 1817 or 1818?]. Leaf 7 to 127 (beginning and end missing).
8. Chumash Devarim, with Rashi and Ivri Deitch. Zhitomir, 1860.
9. Mishnayot Seder Zera'im, with commentaries. Zhitomir, 1857.
Condition and size vary. Generally poor condition, missing leaves, wear and moth damages, no bindings.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Books printed in Russia and Poland
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $325
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1. Mishnayot Seder Taharot, with commentary by Rabbi Ovadiah of Bartenura and Tosfot YomTov. Slavita, [1822]. Rabbi Moshe Shapira Printing Press. Title and printing place were printed with red ink.
2. Sefer Ein Ya'akov, part two. Zhitomir, 1850. Printed by Rabbi of Slavita's grandchildren. Title and printing place were printed with red ink.
3. Midrash Rabah, with Matnot Kehunah commentary and Aseifat Amarim. Zhitomir, 1851.
Various sizes. Fair-poor condition. Moth damages. No bindings. Ink stamps and ownership inscriptions.
2. Sefer Ein Ya'akov, part two. Zhitomir, 1850. Printed by Rabbi of Slavita's grandchildren. Title and printing place were printed with red ink.
3. Midrash Rabah, with Matnot Kehunah commentary and Aseifat Amarim. Zhitomir, 1851.
Various sizes. Fair-poor condition. Moth damages. No bindings. Ink stamps and ownership inscriptions.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Books printed in Russia and Poland
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $300
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1. Sefer Maharil, by Rabbi Eliezer Zalman son of Ya'akov from Saint Guar. Shklov, [1796]. Approbations from Rabbi Chanoch Henich son of Rabbi Shmuel Schick and Rabbi Zvi Hirsch son of Rabbi Meir.
2. Sefer Maharil, by Rabbi Eliezer Zalman son of Ya'akov from Saint Guar. Polana, [1802]. Approbation by Rabbi Avraham Dov Auerbach from Polana.
3. Maharil Responsum, Rabbi Yaakov Ben Moshe Ha’Levi (Maharil). Slapkowitz, [1807].
Signatures and ownership inscriptions in ancient handwriting.
Various sizes and conditions. Two of the books are not bound.
2. Sefer Maharil, by Rabbi Eliezer Zalman son of Ya'akov from Saint Guar. Polana, [1802]. Approbation by Rabbi Avraham Dov Auerbach from Polana.
3. Maharil Responsum, Rabbi Yaakov Ben Moshe Ha’Levi (Maharil). Slapkowitz, [1807].
Signatures and ownership inscriptions in ancient handwriting.
Various sizes and conditions. Two of the books are not bound.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Books printed in Russia and Poland
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $5,000
Unsold
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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Early printed books – Resh
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $15,000
Unsold
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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Early printed books – Resh
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $1,400
Sold for: $2,000
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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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Early printed books – Resh
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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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