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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
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Manuscript, collection of Chidushei Torah, on the Bible, Mishnayot and Shas. Drushim, commentaries on Tana D’vei Eliyahu. By Rabbi Ya’akov Moshe of Slonim, son of son of the Vilna Ga’on, with his signature on the manuscript. Autographic writing in his handwriting with additions, glosses, erasures and corrections. Throughout the book he often cites and discusses the sayings of his distinguished grandfather “My genius grandfather”.
Leaves 18-19 contain his famous introduction to the commentary of the Vilna Ga’on on the Zohar [this introduction was printed in a different version, in Vilna 1810]. On leaf 30: interesting journal notations, of the visit at the grave of the grandfather of the Vilna Ga’on in Saltz, approbation to the book Dikduk Eliyahu which he gave upon visiting the city of Vilna in 1833, and more.
Rabbi Ya’akov Moshe Landau of Slonim (1780-1849), son of Rabbi Avraham son of the Vilna Ga’on, was raised and educated by his esteemed father and by his grandfather, the Vilna Ga’on. Great in Torah, followed in the footsteps of his great fathers, studied and taught Torah all his days, and is the only grandson of the Vilna Ga’on known to us who was considered his disciple and came close to him in stature. Was involved in the printing of the Vilna Ga’on’s writings and the majority of the books of the Vilna Ga’on were published by him or under his supervision (Bi’urei HaGra [commentaries of the Vilna Ga’on] on the Shulchan Aruch, Zohar, Safra Detzniuta, Bible and more). Was in close contact with the Radal [Rabbi Yehduah son of David Luria] and other giants of his generation. [For additional detailed information related to him see Ateret Ya’akov , Yeshurun, volume 5, pages 118-167].
32 leaves, approximately 31 cm. Fair condition, wear and damage restored. Magnificent leather binding.
Attached is a detailed letter of description, by Rabbi David Kaminetzky, expert in the Torah of the Vilna Ga’on and his court, stating that manuscripts of Rabbi Ya’akov Moshe are rare, and the few which are known exist only in public libraries. [This manuscript constitutes a completion to the other parts of his handwritten compositions which exist in public libraries].
Leaves 18-19 contain his famous introduction to the commentary of the Vilna Ga’on on the Zohar [this introduction was printed in a different version, in Vilna 1810]. On leaf 30: interesting journal notations, of the visit at the grave of the grandfather of the Vilna Ga’on in Saltz, approbation to the book Dikduk Eliyahu which he gave upon visiting the city of Vilna in 1833, and more.
Rabbi Ya’akov Moshe Landau of Slonim (1780-1849), son of Rabbi Avraham son of the Vilna Ga’on, was raised and educated by his esteemed father and by his grandfather, the Vilna Ga’on. Great in Torah, followed in the footsteps of his great fathers, studied and taught Torah all his days, and is the only grandson of the Vilna Ga’on known to us who was considered his disciple and came close to him in stature. Was involved in the printing of the Vilna Ga’on’s writings and the majority of the books of the Vilna Ga’on were published by him or under his supervision (Bi’urei HaGra [commentaries of the Vilna Ga’on] on the Shulchan Aruch, Zohar, Safra Detzniuta, Bible and more). Was in close contact with the Radal [Rabbi Yehduah son of David Luria] and other giants of his generation. [For additional detailed information related to him see Ateret Ya’akov , Yeshurun, volume 5, pages 118-167].
32 leaves, approximately 31 cm. Fair condition, wear and damage restored. Magnificent leather binding.
Attached is a detailed letter of description, by Rabbi David Kaminetzky, expert in the Torah of the Vilna Ga’on and his court, stating that manuscripts of Rabbi Ya’akov Moshe are rare, and the few which are known exist only in public libraries. [This manuscript constitutes a completion to the other parts of his handwritten compositions which exist in public libraries].
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $3,500
Sold for: $5,500
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Manuscript - Book of Tiferet Shabbat Society for Young Men of Pressburg. Pressburg, from 1903 onward.
A fancy title page and afterwards four pages with society regulations, with decorative borders, handmade by Yehoshua Leib Klein of Ungvar.
The Tiferet Shabbat Society was established in 1883 by young men of Pressburg Yeshiva, and aimed at awakening learning competition between the Yeshiva students. Every Shabbat, one of the young men was chosen to give a "shiur" on the subject being learnt in the yeshiva.
Some of the regulations: "Every Shabbat all the members of the society will gather in the small beit midrash next to the large beit midrash and they shall not come late to hear the drasha (homiletic exegesis) spoken at that time … the gaba'im will tell the person whose turn it is to speak two weeks earlier that it is his turn … The drasha shall be about the issue being discussed in the shiurim in consecutive order … and the members of the society are requested to participate if they have what to say to strengthen and honor the Torah, and the one who speaks will repent out of love …".
The book mentions names of c. 240 students of Pressburg Yeshiva in the days of the Shevet Sofer, members and gaba'im of The Society. Each name appears on a separate leaf, with large handwritten letters. Some of the names were added in a later handwriting, details on the position served by the yeshiva's alumni, his place of dwelling or his rabbinical position [sometimes, a number of places are written as the alumni changed his position], biographic details such as place of birth or date of death etc.
Amongst the young men mentioned are dozens of Hungarian rabbis, including a few gedolei hador (leaders of the generation):
Rabbi Asher Anshel Jungreiss "now Rabbi of Csenger"; Rabbi Shmuel Binyamin Shpitzer "now Rabbi of Halicz … Miskloc … Hamburg". Rabbi [Shabtai] Sheptel Weiss "now Rabbi of Nagysimonyi"; Rabbi Zvi Dikak, "now Rabbi of Ughely"; Rabbi Yoseph Zvi (Maharitz) Dushinsky, "now Rabbi of Galanta"; The Young Man Ya'akov Bender – who was Rabbi of Waitzen; Rabbi Menachem Shikak, "now Rabbi of Siksa"; Rabbi Zvi Kintzelicher; Rabbi Shlomo Sofer; Rabbi Shmuel Binyamin Sofer; Rabbi Menachem Sofer; etc.
[8], 248 leaves, 34 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor tears to leaf margins, some restored. Original cover, leather spine and corners restored.
A fancy title page and afterwards four pages with society regulations, with decorative borders, handmade by Yehoshua Leib Klein of Ungvar.
The Tiferet Shabbat Society was established in 1883 by young men of Pressburg Yeshiva, and aimed at awakening learning competition between the Yeshiva students. Every Shabbat, one of the young men was chosen to give a "shiur" on the subject being learnt in the yeshiva.
Some of the regulations: "Every Shabbat all the members of the society will gather in the small beit midrash next to the large beit midrash and they shall not come late to hear the drasha (homiletic exegesis) spoken at that time … the gaba'im will tell the person whose turn it is to speak two weeks earlier that it is his turn … The drasha shall be about the issue being discussed in the shiurim in consecutive order … and the members of the society are requested to participate if they have what to say to strengthen and honor the Torah, and the one who speaks will repent out of love …".
The book mentions names of c. 240 students of Pressburg Yeshiva in the days of the Shevet Sofer, members and gaba'im of The Society. Each name appears on a separate leaf, with large handwritten letters. Some of the names were added in a later handwriting, details on the position served by the yeshiva's alumni, his place of dwelling or his rabbinical position [sometimes, a number of places are written as the alumni changed his position], biographic details such as place of birth or date of death etc.
Amongst the young men mentioned are dozens of Hungarian rabbis, including a few gedolei hador (leaders of the generation):
Rabbi Asher Anshel Jungreiss "now Rabbi of Csenger"; Rabbi Shmuel Binyamin Shpitzer "now Rabbi of Halicz … Miskloc … Hamburg". Rabbi [Shabtai] Sheptel Weiss "now Rabbi of Nagysimonyi"; Rabbi Zvi Dikak, "now Rabbi of Ughely"; Rabbi Yoseph Zvi (Maharitz) Dushinsky, "now Rabbi of Galanta"; The Young Man Ya'akov Bender – who was Rabbi of Waitzen; Rabbi Menachem Shikak, "now Rabbi of Siksa"; Rabbi Zvi Kintzelicher; Rabbi Shlomo Sofer; Rabbi Shmuel Binyamin Sofer; Rabbi Menachem Sofer; etc.
[8], 248 leaves, 34 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor tears to leaf margins, some restored. Original cover, leather spine and corners restored.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $1,500
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Manuscript, from the book Etz Chaim of Rabbi Chaim Vital, with glosses by Rabbi Ya'akov Zemach [fine German handwriting, 17th-18th Century].
Illustrated title page [from a later period 19th-20th Century] "Merkavat Yechezkel by the Arizal" . This volume includes: D'rush HaKlipot, Merkavat Yechezkel and Yayin Nokvin.
The book, Etz Chaim by Rabbi Chaim Vital in the name of the Arizal, was first printed in Korets in the year 1782 after having existed in manuscript form only, for more than two hundred years. When Rabbi Meir Paparish edited the book he included glosses of Rabbi Ya'akov Zemach.
[46] Written pages, 20 cm. superior quality paper, very good condition. Magnificent new parchment binding.
Illustrated title page [from a later period 19th-20th Century] "Merkavat Yechezkel by the Arizal" . This volume includes: D'rush HaKlipot, Merkavat Yechezkel and Yayin Nokvin.
The book, Etz Chaim by Rabbi Chaim Vital in the name of the Arizal, was first printed in Korets in the year 1782 after having existed in manuscript form only, for more than two hundred years. When Rabbi Meir Paparish edited the book he included glosses of Rabbi Ya'akov Zemach.
[46] Written pages, 20 cm. superior quality paper, very good condition. Magnificent new parchment binding.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
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A section from the book "Shoreshei HaShemot" ("Origins of the Holy Names"), by the holy Kabbalist Rabbi Moshe Zacuto. Seventeenth century Italian manuscript.
The book Origins of the Holy Names "to recognize their source and their potential", according to the philosophies of practical Kabbalah and Amulets, the Chidah, in his book Shem HaGedolim already mentions that he had seen the manuscript. The book was hidden and only very few individuals were aware of its existence, copies of this book are very rare. In 1995, the book was printed from a manuscript. We are presenting an ancient copy of one section of the book from the era of its author,
30 written pages, quality paper, good-fair condition, stained and slightly torn. New binding.
The book Origins of the Holy Names "to recognize their source and their potential", according to the philosophies of practical Kabbalah and Amulets, the Chidah, in his book Shem HaGedolim already mentions that he had seen the manuscript. The book was hidden and only very few individuals were aware of its existence, copies of this book are very rare. In 1995, the book was printed from a manuscript. We are presenting an ancient copy of one section of the book from the era of its author,
30 written pages, quality paper, good-fair condition, stained and slightly torn. New binding.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,125
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Manuscript on parchment, written in two columns, vowleized. Single leaf from Seder Pesukei Zimrah for Shabat [14th century?].
Contains the ending of the verses "Az Yashir", instructions for the cantor: "the cantor will stand before the holy ark and ask the for permission to speak and will read Nishmat". Afterwards appears part of "Nishmat" prayer.
The version of "Nishmat" is similar to the version of Vitry Machzor and to the French custom, different from today's version.
Parchment leaf, written on both sides. 36.5cm. Fair condition. Moth holes. Stains. Blurred.
Contains the ending of the verses "Az Yashir", instructions for the cantor: "the cantor will stand before the holy ark and ask the for permission to speak and will read Nishmat". Afterwards appears part of "Nishmat" prayer.
The version of "Nishmat" is similar to the version of Vitry Machzor and to the French custom, different from today's version.
Parchment leaf, written on both sides. 36.5cm. Fair condition. Moth holes. Stains. Blurred.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $188
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An antique manuscript, a section of Radak's commentary on Sefer Melachim. [The fifteenth century?].
Rabbi David Kimchi of Narbonne [southern France], 12-13 centuries. His commentary on the Bible and his books on Hebrew grammar are Basic books in Judaism. His commentary on Melachim was first printed in Soncino in 1485, after which it was reprinted in many editions. By the shape of its letters, this manuscript appears to be from the beginning of the 15th century.
4 pages, c. 17 cm, poor condition, top of pages cut off, damage to text and glue stains [apparently taken from a binding].
Rabbi David Kimchi of Narbonne [southern France], 12-13 centuries. His commentary on the Bible and his books on Hebrew grammar are Basic books in Judaism. His commentary on Melachim was first printed in Soncino in 1485, after which it was reprinted in many editions. By the shape of its letters, this manuscript appears to be from the beginning of the 15th century.
4 pages, c. 17 cm, poor condition, top of pages cut off, damage to text and glue stains [apparently taken from a binding].
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $425
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Verses of the Chumash upon parchment, including a translation. [Yemen?, 15th-17th century ?].
Verses of Chumash Bamidbar, chapter 14. After each verse, an Aramaic translation appears (Onkelos), followed by the translation of the verse into Arabic [in Hebrew letters].
2 parchment leaves. 27 cm. Written upon both sides. Poor condition. Tears and holes. Stains and notations. Ink rubbed out in some areas.
Verses of Chumash Bamidbar, chapter 14. After each verse, an Aramaic translation appears (Onkelos), followed by the translation of the verse into Arabic [in Hebrew letters].
2 parchment leaves. 27 cm. Written upon both sides. Poor condition. Tears and holes. Stains and notations. Ink rubbed out in some areas.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $400
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Excerpt from the Zohar, including Or Yakar by the Ramac – Rabbi Moshe Cordovero. [ the 18th century].
Fine oriental writing in North-African [Moroccan?] style. The Or Yakar commentary was first printed in 1962. This manuscript is an ancient copy, written approximately 250-300 years ago.
9 Written pages, 22 cm. Quality paper, good-fair condition, page margins worn. New cloth binding.
Fine oriental writing in North-African [Moroccan?] style. The Or Yakar commentary was first printed in 1962. This manuscript is an ancient copy, written approximately 250-300 years ago.
9 Written pages, 22 cm. Quality paper, good-fair condition, page margins worn. New cloth binding.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $300
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A section of the manuscript, Sha'ar Hakavanot by Rabbi Chaim Vital, on the meanings of the Shabbat Eve and Zemirot - Mussaf of the Sabbath. [Early oriental script, seventeenth Century].
Sha'ar HaKavanot, first printed in Salonica in 1852 from manuscripts of his son, Rabbi Shmuel Vital, currently in the Bet-El Archives, Jerusalem. And reprinted in Jerusalem in 1873 referring to the glosses of Rabbi Meir Paparish and the Rashash.This is an ancient copy from 17th Century in style similar to the first printing with glosses of Rabbi Shmuel Vital.
34 pages, 23 cm. Poor condition, damage-worn and torn with deficiencies in the text. New binding.
Sha'ar HaKavanot, first printed in Salonica in 1852 from manuscripts of his son, Rabbi Shmuel Vital, currently in the Bet-El Archives, Jerusalem. And reprinted in Jerusalem in 1873 referring to the glosses of Rabbi Meir Paparish and the Rashash.This is an ancient copy from 17th Century in style similar to the first printing with glosses of Rabbi Shmuel Vital.
34 pages, 23 cm. Poor condition, damage-worn and torn with deficiencies in the text. New binding.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
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Manuscript, "Goral HaChol by Rabbi Chaim Vital.". A copy in oriental script of "Sefer HaGoralot" by Rabbi Chaim Vital. Pertaining to the twelve zodiac signs, the seven luminaries, names of the angels and secret of reincarnation. The pages are titled "Goral Kodesh". The last page bears pencil marks regarding "Goral Hachol".
[66] leaves, around 18 cm. fair condition, pages worn and torn, binding is not professional.
[66] leaves, around 18 cm. fair condition, pages worn and torn, binding is not professional.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $800
Sold for: $2,375
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Manuscript, Prayer book of the Rashash, meanings and devotions according to Kabbalah. Prayers for everyday, for Purim and for Passover. [19th Century, c.1850-1880].
Leaves of varying sizes and types are bound together, [may have been written in various periods by several writers]. Glosses and modifications on the sheets. Keme'ot and additional leaves are interspersed between the bound leaves.
Rabbi Shalom Mizrachi Shar'abi – the Rashash (1720-1782) Principal of the "Bet-E-l" Yeshiva for Kabbalists and Chassidics, compiled the prayer book of devotions "Siddur HaRashash", with inner meanings and devotions according to the Ar"i, and ever since, his writings have become the basis for devotions in prayer according to Kabbalah. For many years, the Rashash Prayer book remained in manuscript form, and was circulated with extreme care amongst sages well-versed in studies of the mystic. Not until 1916 did the great Kabbalists of Jerusalem and the Diaspora decide to print it in utmost purity (the printing was accomplished by G-d fearing Jews, who sanctified themselves by immersion in ritual baths and fasting during the work).These are handwritten copies by Kabbalists of past generations, with comments and amendments added during the period when this copy was in use.
[176] leaves and a number of paper and parchment notes, 20-25 cm. Good condition. Signs of use. Old binding with leather spine.
Leaves of varying sizes and types are bound together, [may have been written in various periods by several writers]. Glosses and modifications on the sheets. Keme'ot and additional leaves are interspersed between the bound leaves.
Rabbi Shalom Mizrachi Shar'abi – the Rashash (1720-1782) Principal of the "Bet-E-l" Yeshiva for Kabbalists and Chassidics, compiled the prayer book of devotions "Siddur HaRashash", with inner meanings and devotions according to the Ar"i, and ever since, his writings have become the basis for devotions in prayer according to Kabbalah. For many years, the Rashash Prayer book remained in manuscript form, and was circulated with extreme care amongst sages well-versed in studies of the mystic. Not until 1916 did the great Kabbalists of Jerusalem and the Diaspora decide to print it in utmost purity (the printing was accomplished by G-d fearing Jews, who sanctified themselves by immersion in ritual baths and fasting during the work).These are handwritten copies by Kabbalists of past generations, with comments and amendments added during the period when this copy was in use.
[176] leaves and a number of paper and parchment notes, 20-25 cm. Good condition. Signs of use. Old binding with leather spine.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,375
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A handwritten leaf, Torah novella on the Tractate Avot. Autographic writing by Rabbi Yoseph Chaim of Baghdad author of Ben Ish Chai.
Rabbi Yoseph Chaim of Baghdad author of Ben Ish Chai and dozens of other important books (1833-1909), son of Rabbi Eliyahu Chaim ben Rabbi Moshe Chaim Rabbi of Bagdad. Disciple of Rabbi Abdullah Somech. After the death of his father in 1859, at age 26, he delivered a sermon in his stead in the Great Synagogue, thereafter he spoke there every Shabbat for fifty years. He was famous worldwide as "one of a generation" in his knowledge of the revealed and hidden Torah. Some of his books: Rav Pe'alim, Torah Lishma, Ben Ish Chai, Ben Ish Chayil, Ben Yehoyada, Od Yoseph Chai, Leshon Chachamim, Aderet Eliyahu, Chasdei Avot etc.
2 pages, 13.5 cm. Very good condition, section in the middle of an issue.
Rabbi Yoseph Chaim of Baghdad author of Ben Ish Chai and dozens of other important books (1833-1909), son of Rabbi Eliyahu Chaim ben Rabbi Moshe Chaim Rabbi of Bagdad. Disciple of Rabbi Abdullah Somech. After the death of his father in 1859, at age 26, he delivered a sermon in his stead in the Great Synagogue, thereafter he spoke there every Shabbat for fifty years. He was famous worldwide as "one of a generation" in his knowledge of the revealed and hidden Torah. Some of his books: Rav Pe'alim, Torah Lishma, Ben Ish Chai, Ben Ish Chayil, Ben Yehoyada, Od Yoseph Chai, Leshon Chachamim, Aderet Eliyahu, Chasdei Avot etc.
2 pages, 13.5 cm. Very good condition, section in the middle of an issue.
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