Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $750
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Meir Iyov, commentary on the Book of Job [including the Pnim], by Rabbi Meir son of Rabbi Yitzchak Arama. [Riva De Trneto]-Venice, [1562-1567].
Joint printing: The pamphlets in the first half of the book were printed in Riva De Trneto, 1562, and the pamphlets in the second half were printed in Venice, 1567. The first pamphlet of this edition as well as the title page were printed in Venice, as stated upon title page.
Owner signature: “Young Shlomo Medina [?]”. On last leaf birth listing in Yemenite handwriting from c. 1770.
124 Leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Notations. Last leaf restored. New semi-leather binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection
Joint printing: The pamphlets in the first half of the book were printed in Riva De Trneto, 1562, and the pamphlets in the second half were printed in Venice, 1567. The first pamphlet of this edition as well as the title page were printed in Venice, as stated upon title page.
Owner signature: “Young Shlomo Medina [?]”. On last leaf birth listing in Yemenite handwriting from c. 1770.
124 Leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Notations. Last leaf restored. New semi-leather binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
Kol Bo – yearly laws, customs, commentary on the Haggada of Passover, laws of Isur and Heiter, Mamonot and more. Venice, [1567]. Fifth edition.
Kol Bo is a collection of laws from the period of the Rishonim, which is very similar to the book Orchot Chaim by Rabbi Aharon of Lounill. The author is unknown, and it is unknown which of the two was composed first.
4, 158 leaves [missing: 6 first pages. Title page and first two pages of composition completed in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting, however, the three index pages following the title page were not completed. Leaves 144-158 detached and replaced from another copy [with Sephardic ownership signature upon last page]. Leaf 158 damaged and replaced with Ashkenazi handwritten copy as first pages.
30 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Moth stains especially on margins. Torn margins on handwritten pages. Old, damaged binding.
Kol Bo is a collection of laws from the period of the Rishonim, which is very similar to the book Orchot Chaim by Rabbi Aharon of Lounill. The author is unknown, and it is unknown which of the two was composed first.
4, 158 leaves [missing: 6 first pages. Title page and first two pages of composition completed in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting, however, the three index pages following the title page were not completed. Leaves 144-158 detached and replaced from another copy [with Sephardic ownership signature upon last page]. Leaf 158 damaged and replaced with Ashkenazi handwritten copy as first pages.
30 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Moth stains especially on margins. Torn margins on handwritten pages. Old, damaged binding.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $450
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1. Zivchu Zivchei Tzedek, mishnayot of Seder Kodshim with the commentary of the Rambam. Basel, 1578.
Complete volume, 47 leaves, 39 cm.
2-3. Mishnayot of Seder Taharot, with commentary of the great sage Moshe Ben Maimon and with the commentary of Rabbi Shimshon Ba'al HaTosfot of Sens. Basel, [1580].
Complete volume, 163 leaves, 40.5 cm. The end of the book is bound with Leaves 51-29 (should be 89) of the Babylonian Talmud Tractate Nidah (only end of tractate without Leaves 1-50).
Both volumes in poor condition. Stains, major moisture damage and moth damage, with damage to text. Some damages have old restorations. Simple covers.
Very rare.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Complete volume, 47 leaves, 39 cm.
2-3. Mishnayot of Seder Taharot, with commentary of the great sage Moshe Ben Maimon and with the commentary of Rabbi Shimshon Ba'al HaTosfot of Sens. Basel, [1580].
Complete volume, 163 leaves, 40.5 cm. The end of the book is bound with Leaves 51-29 (should be 89) of the Babylonian Talmud Tractate Nidah (only end of tractate without Leaves 1-50).
Both volumes in poor condition. Stains, major moisture damage and moth damage, with damage to text. Some damages have old restorations. Simple covers.
Very rare.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $600
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Tractate Shekalim, Mishnayot and Talmud B'nei Ma'arava. Basel, [1580]
Bound together with: tractate Me'ilah, tractates Kinin, Midot and Tamid. [Basel, 1580]
The printing style of tractate Shekalim is comparable to the Bomberg edition, see appendix.
12 leaves; 2-38 leaves. Fair-poor condition, damp stains, page margins show signs of deterioration, incomplete. Title page of tractate Me'ilah is missing. New binding.
Very rare. Not found in the National Library.
Bound together with: tractate Me'ilah, tractates Kinin, Midot and Tamid. [Basel, 1580]
The printing style of tractate Shekalim is comparable to the Bomberg edition, see appendix.
12 leaves; 2-38 leaves. Fair-poor condition, damp stains, page margins show signs of deterioration, incomplete. Title page of tractate Me'ilah is missing. New binding.
Very rare. Not found in the National Library.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $3,250
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Olelot Ephraim, homiletics for festivals and ethics. Rabbi Ephraim of Luntshits. (Parts 1-4). Lublin, [1590], Klonimus ben Mordechai Yaffe Printing. First edition.
Hundreds of corrections in ancient handwriting. Some of the corrections are signed by the person who wrote them "Chaim R. H." [To identify the person who signed: See attached material]. On the title page [possibly attached from a different copy] signatures and inscriptions in very ancient handwriting, "Chaim Son of Rabbi Moshe Segal" and additional signatures.
108, 108-109, 200-209, 300-341, 142-154, [1], 14 leaves. 28.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and tears. Old cover with leather spine (non-original).
This copy has another 2 leaves of a "List of Mistakes" (Leaves 13-14), that are not listed in the Bibliography Institute CD Listing 0170554. [In the Vinograd and Rosenfeld CD, all the last 15 leaves are not listed].
Rare. From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Hundreds of corrections in ancient handwriting. Some of the corrections are signed by the person who wrote them "Chaim R. H." [To identify the person who signed: See attached material]. On the title page [possibly attached from a different copy] signatures and inscriptions in very ancient handwriting, "Chaim Son of Rabbi Moshe Segal" and additional signatures.
108, 108-109, 200-209, 300-341, 142-154, [1], 14 leaves. 28.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and tears. Old cover with leather spine (non-original).
This copy has another 2 leaves of a "List of Mistakes" (Leaves 13-14), that are not listed in the Bibliography Institute CD Listing 0170554. [In the Vinograd and Rosenfeld CD, all the last 15 leaves are not listed].
Rare. From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $2,625
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1. Chidushei Agadot (Maharsha), by Rabbi Shmuel Eliezer HaLevi Eidels. Lublin-Cracow, [1627-1631]. Two sections. First edition. (First title page, title page of section 2 and 6 last leaves missing and replaced with photocopy). Notation and ownership signature in oriental handwriting on first page.
2. Lechem Rav, on the Shulchan Aruch, by Rabbi Shmuel son of Yosef Yoskeh from Lublin. Prague, [1608], printing press of sons of Rabbi Moshe Darshan in the house of Avraham son of Shalom. (Three leaves from beginning of book and four from end are missing and replaced with photocopy).
3. Toldot Yitzchak, commentary on the Torah by Rabbi Yitzchak son of Rabbi Yosef Karo. Riva De Trento, [1558]. First 15 leaves missing and replaced in fine 17th century Ashkenazi handwriting with the signature of “David Av Beit Din of Schwarzen” [city in close proximity to Posen]. 7 last leaves missing and replaced with photocopy. Upon page 84/2 ownership notations in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting from the year 1656: “Tzvi Hirsch son of Yisachar Ber…”.
4. Midbar Yehudah, homiletics by Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh of Modena. Venice, [1602]. Ownership signatures in oriental handwriting. (Complete copy, minor moth damage and mildew).
5. Midrash Tanchuma HaNikra Yelamdeinu. [9] inconsecutive leaves missing from the first print, Constantinople, [1520-1522], Shlomo Ben Mazal Tov Printing.
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
2. Lechem Rav, on the Shulchan Aruch, by Rabbi Shmuel son of Yosef Yoskeh from Lublin. Prague, [1608], printing press of sons of Rabbi Moshe Darshan in the house of Avraham son of Shalom. (Three leaves from beginning of book and four from end are missing and replaced with photocopy).
3. Toldot Yitzchak, commentary on the Torah by Rabbi Yitzchak son of Rabbi Yosef Karo. Riva De Trento, [1558]. First 15 leaves missing and replaced in fine 17th century Ashkenazi handwriting with the signature of “David Av Beit Din of Schwarzen” [city in close proximity to Posen]. 7 last leaves missing and replaced with photocopy. Upon page 84/2 ownership notations in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting from the year 1656: “Tzvi Hirsch son of Yisachar Ber…”.
4. Midbar Yehudah, homiletics by Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh of Modena. Venice, [1602]. Ownership signatures in oriental handwriting. (Complete copy, minor moth damage and mildew).
5. Midrash Tanchuma HaNikra Yelamdeinu. [9] inconsecutive leaves missing from the first print, Constantinople, [1520-1522], Shlomo Ben Mazal Tov Printing.
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $2,800
Sold for: $4,500
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1. Ein Yisrael. Part 1, Brachot-Chagiga. Agadot Chazal from the Babylonian and Yerushalmi Talmud, with commentaries, by Rabbi Ya'akov ben Shlomo Ebn-Chaviv. Salonika, [1595?].
On verso of title page long inscription in early Yemenite handwriting.
2. Beit Yisrael. Part 2, Yevamot-Uktzin, with a number of novella and sources by the proofreader, Rabbi Yehuda Biga. Salonika, [c. 1600]. Few notes in tiny nice handwriting [Yemen?].
To pass censor the name Ein Ya'akov was changed to other names, as of the Venice 1566 edition.
2 volumes: 216 leaves; 193, 16 leaves. 29-29.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and tears. Moth damage. In Part 1: Title page and last leaves are damaged. Non-original bindings.
Vinograd (Salonika 162) writes that Part 1 was printed in 1601: The printer Matatia Bat Sheva died at the end of 1601, and on the title page he is mentioned with the blessing of life.
Part 2 is especially rare. The Bibliography Institute CD state that they saw only a copy with missing leaves at the end, and this copy is complete. Some of the sections (leaves 21-40) have been printed with slight typographic differences.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
On verso of title page long inscription in early Yemenite handwriting.
2. Beit Yisrael. Part 2, Yevamot-Uktzin, with a number of novella and sources by the proofreader, Rabbi Yehuda Biga. Salonika, [c. 1600]. Few notes in tiny nice handwriting [Yemen?].
To pass censor the name Ein Ya'akov was changed to other names, as of the Venice 1566 edition.
2 volumes: 216 leaves; 193, 16 leaves. 29-29.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and tears. Moth damage. In Part 1: Title page and last leaves are damaged. Non-original bindings.
Vinograd (Salonika 162) writes that Part 1 was printed in 1601: The printer Matatia Bat Sheva died at the end of 1601, and on the title page he is mentioned with the blessing of life.
Part 2 is especially rare. The Bibliography Institute CD state that they saw only a copy with missing leaves at the end, and this copy is complete. Some of the sections (leaves 21-40) have been printed with slight typographic differences.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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The book Lechem Shlomo, expressions of the Sages and the Midrash with clarifications, Rabbi Shlomo, son of Rabbi Yitzchak HaLevi. Venice, [1597]. Only edition.
Owners' signatures. Handwritten comment on page 132.
Rabbi Shlomo HaLevi HaZaken, son of Rabbi Yitzchak (1532-1600), exiled from Portugal, Rabbi of Salonika and one of the great Sages of his generation. Amongst his printed works are: "Lev Avot" (Salonika 1565), "Divrei Shlomo" (Venice 1596), "Cheshek Shlomo" (Salonika 1600).
314; 9 leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Mildewed. Moth damage (partially restored). New binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Owners' signatures. Handwritten comment on page 132.
Rabbi Shlomo HaLevi HaZaken, son of Rabbi Yitzchak (1532-1600), exiled from Portugal, Rabbi of Salonika and one of the great Sages of his generation. Amongst his printed works are: "Lev Avot" (Salonika 1565), "Divrei Shlomo" (Venice 1596), "Cheshek Shlomo" (Salonika 1600).
314; 9 leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Mildewed. Moth damage (partially restored). New binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $2,000
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Tsemach Tzadik, words of Mussar and Midot Tovot based on Hazal’s teachings and literature, by Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh Modena. Venice, [1600]. First edition.
“This book… will teach you Ethics from the sages and philosophers… Eyes… have seen those words in a foreign language… [Italian] which have now been translated into our Holy Language. He has left out all unfitting material and has added pleasant words to each chapter… Torah verses and teachings from our sages…”.
Each chapter comes with a small woodcut illustration, among the few earliest Hebrew books ever printed with illustrations.
Text and illustrations are damaged on some of the leaves; the text has been completed in antique, fine, square handwriting.
40 leaves, 14 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Many parts are missing and have been completed by hand, sometimes on different paper. Professionally restored moth damage and tears, missing some text and illustrations. Semi leather new binding.
“This book… will teach you Ethics from the sages and philosophers… Eyes… have seen those words in a foreign language… [Italian] which have now been translated into our Holy Language. He has left out all unfitting material and has added pleasant words to each chapter… Torah verses and teachings from our sages…”.
Each chapter comes with a small woodcut illustration, among the few earliest Hebrew books ever printed with illustrations.
Text and illustrations are damaged on some of the leaves; the text has been completed in antique, fine, square handwriting.
40 leaves, 14 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Many parts are missing and have been completed by hand, sometimes on different paper. Professionally restored moth damage and tears, missing some text and illustrations. Semi leather new binding.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $450
Sold for: $750
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Tiferet Yisrael, six sermons on the "Sheva Chochmot". Rabbi Shlomo ben Zemach Duran. Venice, [c. 1600].
Added at the end of the book: Megillat Sefer – explanation of Megillat Esther, an article on "Se'udat Mitzva", poem by Rabbi Y. Z. Giyot on Purim, with commentary by the father of author, Rabbi Zemach Duran.
Rabbi Shlomo son of Zemach Duran (Otzar HaRabbanim 18407), "the latter Rashba"tz", of the great sages of North Africa from the 16th Century. Descendant of the author of Responsa of the Tashbe"tz and son of the Rashba"sh, from the Family Duran dynasty who occupied the seat of the Algerian Rabbinate for centuries. Together with his relative – Rabbi Shlomo Duran – he compiled the Halachic Responsa "Chut HaMeshulash", that was printed as fourth Vol. of Responsa of the Tashbe"tz.
Owners' signatures in early Italian handwriting: "Yekutiel Rekanati" and "Avraham [and Chizkiyah Lioni"?].
[212] leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Front binding detached.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Added at the end of the book: Megillat Sefer – explanation of Megillat Esther, an article on "Se'udat Mitzva", poem by Rabbi Y. Z. Giyot on Purim, with commentary by the father of author, Rabbi Zemach Duran.
Rabbi Shlomo son of Zemach Duran (Otzar HaRabbanim 18407), "the latter Rashba"tz", of the great sages of North Africa from the 16th Century. Descendant of the author of Responsa of the Tashbe"tz and son of the Rashba"sh, from the Family Duran dynasty who occupied the seat of the Algerian Rabbinate for centuries. Together with his relative – Rabbi Shlomo Duran – he compiled the Halachic Responsa "Chut HaMeshulash", that was printed as fourth Vol. of Responsa of the Tashbe"tz.
Owners' signatures in early Italian handwriting: "Yekutiel Rekanati" and "Avraham [and Chizkiyah Lioni"?].
[212] leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Front binding detached.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $425
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Arugat HaBosem, Hebrew grammar book, by Rabbi Shmuel Archevolti. Venice, [1602]. First edition.
Owner signatures: “Mordechai son of David Bolaffio”; “Mordechai Friedman in Mezeritch” [Rabbi Mordechai Friedman author of Me’orer Yeshenim, Warsaw 1926].
Glosses in Hebrew and in foreign language.
17.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Restored title page. Leaves 4-8 torn and restored with damage to text. Stains. Wear and tear. Stamps. Worn binding.
Owner signatures: “Mordechai son of David Bolaffio”; “Mordechai Friedman in Mezeritch” [Rabbi Mordechai Friedman author of Me’orer Yeshenim, Warsaw 1926].
Glosses in Hebrew and in foreign language.
17.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Restored title page. Leaves 4-8 torn and restored with damage to text. Stains. Wear and tear. Stamps. Worn binding.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $1,875
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1. Olat Shabbat, Shabbat sermons, by Yoel Ebn Shueib. Venice, [1577]. Only edition.
[8], 160 leaves, 29 cm. Good condition. Title page’s edges are damaged and restored. Few stains and light moth damage. Ownership inscriptions in Italian handwriting on the title page. Antique parchment binding.
2. Akedat Yitzchak, explanations and commentaries on the Pentateuch, [Rabbi Yitzchak son of Moshe Arama]. Venice, [1565]. Third edition, based on the Venice 1547 edition, “conform and identical to the Bomberg print”. Some of the title page’s letters were printed in red ink. Forewords and a poem praising the book by Rabbi Menachem Port Ha-Cohen appear on the back of the title page.
350 leaves, 29 cm. Good condition, stains. Tears on the edges of a few leaves. Title page’s margins aren’t original. Antique signatures on the top part of the title page. Worn binding with leather spine.
3. Torat Moshe, Innovative commentaries and explanation on the Parshiot, Rabbi Moshe Alshich. Venice, [1601].
Forewords by Rabbi Baruch Calimani; Approbations from Venice sages at the end of the book.
86; [1], 86-158; 163-324 leaves (complete book), 28.5 cm. Good condition. First leaves are torn and restored. Leaves 6-7 are detached and damaged (apparently were added from another copy), light moth damage. Few inscriptions and signatures in Italian handwriting.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
[8], 160 leaves, 29 cm. Good condition. Title page’s edges are damaged and restored. Few stains and light moth damage. Ownership inscriptions in Italian handwriting on the title page. Antique parchment binding.
2. Akedat Yitzchak, explanations and commentaries on the Pentateuch, [Rabbi Yitzchak son of Moshe Arama]. Venice, [1565]. Third edition, based on the Venice 1547 edition, “conform and identical to the Bomberg print”. Some of the title page’s letters were printed in red ink. Forewords and a poem praising the book by Rabbi Menachem Port Ha-Cohen appear on the back of the title page.
350 leaves, 29 cm. Good condition, stains. Tears on the edges of a few leaves. Title page’s margins aren’t original. Antique signatures on the top part of the title page. Worn binding with leather spine.
3. Torat Moshe, Innovative commentaries and explanation on the Parshiot, Rabbi Moshe Alshich. Venice, [1601].
Forewords by Rabbi Baruch Calimani; Approbations from Venice sages at the end of the book.
86; [1], 86-158; 163-324 leaves (complete book), 28.5 cm. Good condition. First leaves are torn and restored. Leaves 6-7 are detached and damaged (apparently were added from another copy), light moth damage. Few inscriptions and signatures in Italian handwriting.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
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