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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Chiddushim on Shvu'ot Tractate, by Rabbeinu Yosef ibn Migash, including Chiddushei Maharish [Rabbi Shmuel Modiliano] author of Ne'eman Shmuel, and pamphlet Chiddushei Torah VeShut [responsa] by Rabbi Moshe Sofer [the Chatam Sofer]. Prague, 1826. Bound with: Sefer Imrei Tzrufa, Chiddushei Rabbi Avraham Yechiel Fischel, on the tractates of the Shas. Berlin, [1756].
Title page of first book contains signature of Rabbi"Meir Leibush Malbim" and above it previous ownership notation:"G-D has granted me this book¦ Yechiel Michel¦". Title page and additional leaf contain stamps [faded] of the Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Berlin.
The Ga'on Rabbi Leibush Malbim - [Meir Leibush son of Yechiel Michel], (1809-1880, Otzar HaRabbanim 13090), commentator on the Bible. Among the greatest Torah giants in his generation, proficient in the revealed and concealed facets of Torah (disciple in Kabbalah of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch of Zidichov). In his youth he wrote the book Artzot HaChaim on the Shulchan Aruch which received the enthusiastic approbation of the Chatam Sofer who publicized his name as an exceptional genius.
Throughout all places where he served and visited (served as Rabbi in Vorshna, Campana, Bucharest, Harson, Luntshitz, Mohali and Koenigsbourg) he was known for his unequivocal opposition to the reformists, thereby enduring much suffering and hardships. While serving in Bucharest he came out against the enlightenists of the city which resulted in blood libels against him and was imprisoned and sentenced to death; only as a result of the intervention of Sir Moshe Montefiore his decree was reduced to expulsion from Romania.
The spreading of the enlightenment led him to devote his talents to the writing of a methodical commentary on the Bible, aiming to comprehend the depths of the wisdom of Chazal and the truths of the Oral Torah, and that is how his famous commentary on the Bible, which was published in hundreds of editions, came into being.
[1], 44; [2] 82 leaves. 34 cm. Fair condition. Stains and mildew marks. Tears upon title page and upon several other leaves. Unbound.
Title page of first book contains signature of Rabbi"Meir Leibush Malbim" and above it previous ownership notation:"G-D has granted me this book¦ Yechiel Michel¦". Title page and additional leaf contain stamps [faded] of the Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Berlin.
The Ga'on Rabbi Leibush Malbim - [Meir Leibush son of Yechiel Michel], (1809-1880, Otzar HaRabbanim 13090), commentator on the Bible. Among the greatest Torah giants in his generation, proficient in the revealed and concealed facets of Torah (disciple in Kabbalah of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch of Zidichov). In his youth he wrote the book Artzot HaChaim on the Shulchan Aruch which received the enthusiastic approbation of the Chatam Sofer who publicized his name as an exceptional genius.
Throughout all places where he served and visited (served as Rabbi in Vorshna, Campana, Bucharest, Harson, Luntshitz, Mohali and Koenigsbourg) he was known for his unequivocal opposition to the reformists, thereby enduring much suffering and hardships. While serving in Bucharest he came out against the enlightenists of the city which resulted in blood libels against him and was imprisoned and sentenced to death; only as a result of the intervention of Sir Moshe Montefiore his decree was reduced to expulsion from Romania.
The spreading of the enlightenment led him to devote his talents to the writing of a methodical commentary on the Bible, aiming to comprehend the depths of the wisdom of Chazal and the truths of the Oral Torah, and that is how his famous commentary on the Bible, which was published in hundreds of editions, came into being.
[1], 44; [2] 82 leaves. 34 cm. Fair condition. Stains and mildew marks. Tears upon title page and upon several other leaves. Unbound.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Responsa by Rabbi Shlomo Ben Aderet [Rashba], Section 3. Livorno, 1778. First edition.
Title page contains signature (crossed out):"Michel son of Rabbi Tebele Scheuer¦" - The Ga'on Rabbi Michel son of the Ga'on Rabbi Tebele Scheuer, served as Rosh Yeshiva in Mainz while his father, Rabbi Tebele, served there in the rabbinate. In this yeshiva the young man Moshe Sofer of Frankfurt [who was eventually known as the author of the Chatam Sofer], studied for approximately two years. In his eulogy (Sermons of the Chatam Sofer, 77, 3) he describes the Rosh Yeshiva as his mentor and rabbi:"The genius¦ famous for his astuteness¦ exalted in wisdom¦ whom I have studied from in the Yeshiva in the years 1776 and 1777 while he was Rosh Yeshiva in Metz". Between 1778-1782 served as Av Beit Din of Worms, and from 1782 served as Av Beit Din and Rosh Yeshiva of Mannheim until his demise in 1810. Genius and Kabbalist, was considered one of the greatest Rosh Yeshivot in Ashkenaz and among the greatest of his generation.
Leaf following title page contains stamp of the Malbim:"Meir Leibush Malbim Av Beit Din of Bucharest".
Signatures and stamps of Rabbi"Yakir son of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz" [Rabbi Yakir Lifshitz son of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz Av Beit Din of Warsaw author of Chemdat Shlomo; son-in-law of the philanthropist Rabbi Feivel Opitzinski of Luntshitz. After the death of Rabbi Yakir at a young age (see attached material), the Malbim married his widow (that is how this book reached the Malbim).
Signatures and additional ownership notations."Mordechai Mottel¦". Stamps upon leaves of book by the Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Berlin [and correction of word in his handwriting]. Ownership notation at end of book:"¦ 15th of Menachem [Av], 1810, Shidlavitz, Shmuel Shmelka".
[2], 94 leaves. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, moth damage. Title page and last leaf incomplete and restored. New binding.
Title page contains signature (crossed out):"Michel son of Rabbi Tebele Scheuer¦" - The Ga'on Rabbi Michel son of the Ga'on Rabbi Tebele Scheuer, served as Rosh Yeshiva in Mainz while his father, Rabbi Tebele, served there in the rabbinate. In this yeshiva the young man Moshe Sofer of Frankfurt [who was eventually known as the author of the Chatam Sofer], studied for approximately two years. In his eulogy (Sermons of the Chatam Sofer, 77, 3) he describes the Rosh Yeshiva as his mentor and rabbi:"The genius¦ famous for his astuteness¦ exalted in wisdom¦ whom I have studied from in the Yeshiva in the years 1776 and 1777 while he was Rosh Yeshiva in Metz". Between 1778-1782 served as Av Beit Din of Worms, and from 1782 served as Av Beit Din and Rosh Yeshiva of Mannheim until his demise in 1810. Genius and Kabbalist, was considered one of the greatest Rosh Yeshivot in Ashkenaz and among the greatest of his generation.
Leaf following title page contains stamp of the Malbim:"Meir Leibush Malbim Av Beit Din of Bucharest".
Signatures and stamps of Rabbi"Yakir son of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz" [Rabbi Yakir Lifshitz son of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz Av Beit Din of Warsaw author of Chemdat Shlomo; son-in-law of the philanthropist Rabbi Feivel Opitzinski of Luntshitz. After the death of Rabbi Yakir at a young age (see attached material), the Malbim married his widow (that is how this book reached the Malbim).
Signatures and additional ownership notations."Mordechai Mottel¦". Stamps upon leaves of book by the Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Berlin [and correction of word in his handwriting]. Ownership notation at end of book:"¦ 15th of Menachem [Av], 1810, Shidlavitz, Shmuel Shmelka".
[2], 94 leaves. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, moth damage. Title page and last leaf incomplete and restored. New binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Sefer Avodat HaKodesh by the Rashba [Rabbi Shlomo Ben Avraham Aderet], including Sefer Ba'alei HaNefesh by the Ra'abad [Rabbi Avraham Ben David] and Klal Yein Nesech by the Re'eh [Rabbi Aharon HaLevi]. Venice, [1602]. Daniel Zanetti Press. First edition.
Stamp"Yehudah Leib son of Rabbi A. Mintz". Signatures Rabbi"Noach son of Yitzchak Eizik Shachor of Biala¦" - The Ga'on Rabbi Noach Shachor (passed away in 1910, Otzar HaRabbanim 15823), exalted genius, among the disciples of the Saraf of Kotzk, Rosh Mativta in Biala. His daughter, Mrs. Chaya Rada Yehudit, wife of the Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Alter of Ger author of Imrei Emet".
74 [instead of: 76] leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, moth holes, tears, detached leaves. Damaged and detached binding.
Stamp"Yehudah Leib son of Rabbi A. Mintz". Signatures Rabbi"Noach son of Yitzchak Eizik Shachor of Biala¦" - The Ga'on Rabbi Noach Shachor (passed away in 1910, Otzar HaRabbanim 15823), exalted genius, among the disciples of the Saraf of Kotzk, Rosh Mativta in Biala. His daughter, Mrs. Chaya Rada Yehudit, wife of the Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Alter of Ger author of Imrei Emet".
74 [instead of: 76] leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, moth holes, tears, detached leaves. Damaged and detached binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
Opening: $250
Sold for: $500
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Zera Emet Responsa [section one - Orach Chaim] includes: Sefer Zera Emet, Chidushei Sugiyot, by Rabbi Yishmael HaCohen of Modena. Livorno, [1786].
Title-page of book contains ownership signature:"I have purchased this to serve my Creator". Lengthy glosses in his handwriting throughout leaves of book.
Leaf 84/2 contains lengthy gloss signed"Avraham Lulo" - Rabbi Avraham Lulo (Passed away in 1808), among the scholars of Morocco, a great Kabbalist. Left Morocco and passed through Algeria, Tunis, Libya and Livorno. Contemporary of the author of the book [in the gloss he mentions him in the blessing for life].
Stamps of the Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Berlin (1832-1913, Otzar HaRabbanim 5925), Back cover leaf contains a gloss in his handwriting.
[5], 121; [1], 64 leaves. 29.5 cm. Good condition, stains and mildew stains. New binding.
Title-page of book contains ownership signature:"I have purchased this to serve my Creator". Lengthy glosses in his handwriting throughout leaves of book.
Leaf 84/2 contains lengthy gloss signed"Avraham Lulo" - Rabbi Avraham Lulo (Passed away in 1808), among the scholars of Morocco, a great Kabbalist. Left Morocco and passed through Algeria, Tunis, Libya and Livorno. Contemporary of the author of the book [in the gloss he mentions him in the blessing for life].
Stamps of the Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Berlin (1832-1913, Otzar HaRabbanim 5925), Back cover leaf contains a gloss in his handwriting.
[5], 121; [1], 64 leaves. 29.5 cm. Good condition, stains and mildew stains. New binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Sefer Ne'ot Ya'akov, responsa and Drushim for the yearly Shabbatot and festivals, includes a commentary on the Haggadah and Sefer Ma'aneh Lashon, by Rabbi Yisrael Ya'akov Algazi. Izmir [1761].
Leaves 24-79 contain pamphlet Get Mekushar attributed to the son of the author who printed the book - the Maharit Algazi.
Stamps of the Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Berlin. Ownership notation upon title-page in Italian handwriting:"Was allotted to me by my family, David Hartom". Additional glosses in Italian handwriting throughout book [one by the abovementioned, and the remaining from a different writer].
[2], 79; 61; 39; 6 leaves (leaves 4-5 glued upside down). 29.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, detached leaves. Leaf 29 contains glued paper with damaged text. Detached and worn binding.
Leaves 24-79 contain pamphlet Get Mekushar attributed to the son of the author who printed the book - the Maharit Algazi.
Stamps of the Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Berlin. Ownership notation upon title-page in Italian handwriting:"Was allotted to me by my family, David Hartom". Additional glosses in Italian handwriting throughout book [one by the abovementioned, and the remaining from a different writer].
[2], 79; 61; 39; 6 leaves (leaves 4-5 glued upside down). 29.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, detached leaves. Leaf 29 contains glued paper with damaged text. Detached and worn binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Eshel Avraham, novellae on the Talmud by Rabbi Avraham Broide, with the glosses Ohel Moshe, by his son Moshe Broide. Frankfurt am Main, [1747].
On title page, signatures of Rabbi Chaim Berlin and his stamps on title page and on book leaves. Stamps of Rabbi "Noach son of R' Y.A. Shachor of Biala" - Rabbi Noach Shachor (died 1910, Otzar HaRabbanim 15823), was a great Torah genius, a disciple of the Saraph of Kotzk, Rabbi in Biala. He was the brother in law of Rabbi Chaim Berlin and father in law of Rebbe Avraham Mordechai Alter of Gur, author of Imrei Emet.
Signatures "Yisrael son of¦ Yechiel Michel Shwartz-Sheild" who was a "trusted scribe here in Frankfurt am Main" and his son Rabbi Yehuda Leib who succeeded his father as scribe and trusted leader of the community in Frankfurt am Main. Another signature: David Yudel Kaufman and stamp Yosef Nathan son of R' A. HaCohen.
[2], 200 leaves. 32.5 cm. Good condition, stains, moth marks. New binding.
On title page, signatures of Rabbi Chaim Berlin and his stamps on title page and on book leaves. Stamps of Rabbi "Noach son of R' Y.A. Shachor of Biala" - Rabbi Noach Shachor (died 1910, Otzar HaRabbanim 15823), was a great Torah genius, a disciple of the Saraph of Kotzk, Rabbi in Biala. He was the brother in law of Rabbi Chaim Berlin and father in law of Rebbe Avraham Mordechai Alter of Gur, author of Imrei Emet.
Signatures "Yisrael son of¦ Yechiel Michel Shwartz-Sheild" who was a "trusted scribe here in Frankfurt am Main" and his son Rabbi Yehuda Leib who succeeded his father as scribe and trusted leader of the community in Frankfurt am Main. Another signature: David Yudel Kaufman and stamp Yosef Nathan son of R' A. HaCohen.
[2], 200 leaves. 32.5 cm. Good condition, stains, moth marks. New binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Kreiti U'Pleiti, explanations and novellae on the Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah [with inside content], Part 1 [Simanim 1-111]. Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz. Altona, [1763]. First edition.
Signatures and ancient owners' inscriptions on title page and other leaves. Stamps of Rabbi Chaim Berlin, and several long and scholarly glosses in his handwriting. Handwritten scholarly glosses from the printing years, some signed by the writer, Gedalia or his initials.
[3], 34 [should be 35]; 165 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, stains. Unbound.
Signatures and ancient owners' inscriptions on title page and other leaves. Stamps of Rabbi Chaim Berlin, and several long and scholarly glosses in his handwriting. Handwritten scholarly glosses from the printing years, some signed by the writer, Gedalia or his initials.
[3], 34 [should be 35]; 165 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, stains. Unbound.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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She'elot U'Tshuvot V'Shitotav by Rabbi Yosef Karo, on the laws pertaining to women [Even HaEzer]. Mantoba, [1730].
Ancient owners' signature: "Ya'akov HaCohen of Lissa" [possibly the father of Rabbi Yehuda, author of Mar'eh Cohen and Minchat Cohen]. Another signature: "I bought this¦ Kislev 1732¦ son of¦ Rabbi Meir Katz". Stamps [erased] of Rabbi Chaim Berlin.
[1], 67 leaves. 32 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and moisture marks. Loose leaves. Worn binding.
Ancient owners' signature: "Ya'akov HaCohen of Lissa" [possibly the father of Rabbi Yehuda, author of Mar'eh Cohen and Minchat Cohen]. Another signature: "I bought this¦ Kislev 1732¦ son of¦ Rabbi Meir Katz". Stamps [erased] of Rabbi Chaim Berlin.
[1], 67 leaves. 32 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and moisture marks. Loose leaves. Worn binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Sha'ar Yosef, novellae on Tractate Horayot and responsa, by Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai [the Chida]. Livorno, [1756]. The Chida's first book that was printed in his lifetime.
On title page and additional leaves, stamps of Rabbi Chaim Berlin, and several corrections in his handwriting.
16 pages; 120, 40 leaves. 29 cm. Good condition. Stains. A few tears, few moth marks. Antique semi-leather [damaged] binding.
On title page and additional leaves, stamps of Rabbi Chaim Berlin, and several corrections in his handwriting.
16 pages; 120, 40 leaves. 29 cm. Good condition. Stains. A few tears, few moth marks. Antique semi-leather [damaged] binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Sefer Ohr Yekarot, Chiddushim on the Shas, the Rambam and Poskim - collections on the Torah of Rabbi Meir Yitzchaki. Includes Chiddusei HaRitba on Yoma Tractate [separate title page], published by Rabbi Chaim Moda'i. Constantinople, [1754]. First edition of Chiddushei HaRitba on this tractate. Leaves of book contain two corrections and handwritten signatures"Ovadia Ashkenazi" [possibly Rabbi Ovadia Ashkenazi, Dayan in Constantinople between the years 1789-1790]. Title page contains handwritten notation by Rabbi Chaim Berlin, listing the tractates for which there are Chiddushim in this book.
[2], 67; 14; [1], 36 leaves. 30 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, few moth stains. Simple binding.
[2], 67; 14; [1], 36 leaves. 30 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, few moth stains. Simple binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Responsa by Rabbi Yom Tov Tzahalon [Maharitz]. Venice, [1694]. First edition.
Contains illustrations of the Tabernacle and its vessels, the Temple Mount and the Third Temple. Written at end of indexes:"To beautify and embellish the title page of the book in a manner fit for print; the students illustrated holy concepts, the form of the Tabernacle and the Third Temple¦".
Ancient ownership signatures:"Hertz son of Rabbi Ya'akov Chalfan","Ya'akov son of Rabbi Naftali Hertz Chalfon", and more. Stamps [faded] of Rabbi Chaim Berlin.
[4], 223; 25 leaves. 27.5 cm. Good condition [first leaves in fair condition]. Stains, moth and mildew stains. Tear on margin of title page. Old semi-leather binding.
Contains illustrations of the Tabernacle and its vessels, the Temple Mount and the Third Temple. Written at end of indexes:"To beautify and embellish the title page of the book in a manner fit for print; the students illustrated holy concepts, the form of the Tabernacle and the Third Temple¦".
Ancient ownership signatures:"Hertz son of Rabbi Ya'akov Chalfan","Ya'akov son of Rabbi Naftali Hertz Chalfon", and more. Stamps [faded] of Rabbi Chaim Berlin.
[4], 223; 25 leaves. 27.5 cm. Good condition [first leaves in fair condition]. Stains, moth and mildew stains. Tear on margin of title page. Old semi-leather binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Responsa book by Rabbi Ya'akov LeBeit HaLevi [Mazanti]. Venice, [1632-1634].
Stamps of the Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Berlin [correction of word in his handwriting on leaf 160/1]. Throughout book notations in handwriting from period of print [perhaps by author or publisher]:"See indexes".
194 leaves. 29.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, moth stains. Old semi-leather binding.
Stamps of the Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Berlin [correction of word in his handwriting on leaf 160/1]. Throughout book notations in handwriting from period of print [perhaps by author or publisher]:"See indexes".
194 leaves. 29.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, moth stains. Old semi-leather binding.
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