Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Remnants of leaves of print which were taken from a binding archive; passages of the Arba’ah Turim, Orach Chaim section [Soncino, 1490, Shlomo Soncino Printing Press]. Glosses of great content in early Ashkenazi handwriting from period of printing [15th-16th century].
8 remnants of leaves. Various sizes, fair-poor condition, tears and stains.
8 remnants of leaves. Various sizes, fair-poor condition, tears and stains.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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1. Leaves from Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat Simanim 214-223, 250-262, in the small format, from the Venice edition of the 16th and 17th centuries [1594 / or 1632]. With many glosses in early Ashkenasi handwriting [writing typical of the time of printing, 17th century]. Glosses containing short explanations, [partially based on the words of the Sme (Sefer Me'irat Einayim), first printed in Prague in 1614].
14 leaves: 146-151, 169-176 (from: 242, [2] leaves, originally). 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and slight wear.
2. Tur Orach Chaim, with the Beit Yosef. [Venice, from the first editions: 1550?/ or 1564?/ Or 1566?/ or 1589?].
At the beginning of Hilchot Pesach: scholarly glosses in Oriental handwriting by several people. Owner's signatures in third handwriting "Young Yeshaya Shomer".
Missing copy, only 236-421. 34 cm. Fair-poor condition, wear and tear, moth damage and fungus. Dampstained. Unbound.
3. Various beginning leaves, of Hilchot Rav Alfas from the Venice edition of the 16th century [?], with ancient glosses in ancient Italian-Spanish handwriting from the time of printing.
12 leaves. C. 31 cm. Fair condition.
14 leaves: 146-151, 169-176 (from: 242, [2] leaves, originally). 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and slight wear.
2. Tur Orach Chaim, with the Beit Yosef. [Venice, from the first editions: 1550?/ or 1564?/ Or 1566?/ or 1589?].
At the beginning of Hilchot Pesach: scholarly glosses in Oriental handwriting by several people. Owner's signatures in third handwriting "Young Yeshaya Shomer".
Missing copy, only 236-421. 34 cm. Fair-poor condition, wear and tear, moth damage and fungus. Dampstained. Unbound.
3. Various beginning leaves, of Hilchot Rav Alfas from the Venice edition of the 16th century [?], with ancient glosses in ancient Italian-Spanish handwriting from the time of printing.
12 leaves. C. 31 cm. Fair condition.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $800
Sold for: $2,125
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Einei Ha'Eda, novellae of Rishonim on the Talmud (Tosfot Ryd [Rabbi Yeshaya D'Tarina] and the Ritva's novellae on Kiddushin, Tosfot Ryd Ta'anit, novellae of Rabbi Y. Migash Bava Batra and the Ran's novellae on Nida), with glosses "Zer Zahav" by Rabbi Elazar Lau. Prague, 1810. Bound with: Ramban novellae on Tractate Kiddushin, and novellae of Rabbi Moshe Sofer on Hilchot Yesodei HaTorah (first edition of Chatam Sofer novellae printed during his lifetime!). Prague, (1826).
Dozens of long glosses with deep scholarly content, in Ashkenasi handwriting from time of printing, most of them signed "Y.K.R.". Dozens of handwritten corrections. Many inscriptions and scribbles on forsatz leaves, at close inspection the signature "Ya'akov Koppel son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh" can be seen on final leaf, on leaf before title page owner's inscription "Belongs to Rabbi Koppel Charif".
Rabbi Ya'akov Koppel (Reich) Altne-Kundstadt (1766-1835), Rabbi of Verboy (Hungary), a renowned Torah genius in his time, studied in his youth by the "Nodah B'Yehuda" and Maharam Barabi. Known for his genius and outstanding sharpness of mind by the name Rabbi Koppel Charif (sharp) and taught Torah to the many disciples that flocked to study from him. Some of his novellae were printed in the books "Chiddushei Ya'avetz" (Pressburg 1936, Jerusalem 2009), where the Chatam Sofer writes in his approbation:
"What is publicly known needs no proof, it is well known… noted for his knowledge, the renowned Rabbi Koppel Altenkunstadt Rabbi and teacher of the Verboy community… to whom all mouths turn, gathered hundreds of disciples…" and other lofty praises.
5, 5-20; 2-109, 111-132 leaves; [1] 30 leaves. 34 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear (use marks), ancient strands of beard between book leaves. Ancient cardboard binding, detached and worn.
Dozens of long glosses with deep scholarly content, in Ashkenasi handwriting from time of printing, most of them signed "Y.K.R.". Dozens of handwritten corrections. Many inscriptions and scribbles on forsatz leaves, at close inspection the signature "Ya'akov Koppel son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh" can be seen on final leaf, on leaf before title page owner's inscription "Belongs to Rabbi Koppel Charif".
Rabbi Ya'akov Koppel (Reich) Altne-Kundstadt (1766-1835), Rabbi of Verboy (Hungary), a renowned Torah genius in his time, studied in his youth by the "Nodah B'Yehuda" and Maharam Barabi. Known for his genius and outstanding sharpness of mind by the name Rabbi Koppel Charif (sharp) and taught Torah to the many disciples that flocked to study from him. Some of his novellae were printed in the books "Chiddushei Ya'avetz" (Pressburg 1936, Jerusalem 2009), where the Chatam Sofer writes in his approbation:
"What is publicly known needs no proof, it is well known… noted for his knowledge, the renowned Rabbi Koppel Altenkunstadt Rabbi and teacher of the Verboy community… to whom all mouths turn, gathered hundreds of disciples…" and other lofty praises.
5, 5-20; 2-109, 111-132 leaves; [1] 30 leaves. 34 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear (use marks), ancient strands of beard between book leaves. Ancient cardboard binding, detached and worn.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Birkei Yosef, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, by the Chida. Livorno, 1774. First edition.
Many glosses by various writers in Oriental handwriting. The later glosses are written and signed by the Rabbi Ha"Ma'amitz" [Rabbi Masoud son of Yosef Amsalam, a western Torah scholar of the first half of the 19th century], and the early glosses are written by rabbis at the time of printing, [possibly, some of the glosses and correction are written by the author, the Chida].
220 leaves, 28.5 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, stains and wear, moth damage. Detached leaves. Damaged binding.
Many glosses by various writers in Oriental handwriting. The later glosses are written and signed by the Rabbi Ha"Ma'amitz" [Rabbi Masoud son of Yosef Amsalam, a western Torah scholar of the first half of the 19th century], and the early glosses are written by rabbis at the time of printing, [possibly, some of the glosses and correction are written by the author, the Chida].
220 leaves, 28.5 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, stains and wear, moth damage. Detached leaves. Damaged binding.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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1. Api Ravravi, Shulchan Aruch Even Ha’ezer, with Beit Shmuel and Chelkat Mechokek. [Fürth, 1726], missing title page; different title page and additional leaf of the 1782 Fürth edition added. Many erudite glosses in handwriting from the period of the printing. On leaf 152/B the writer refers to his Chiddushim: “See my Chiddushim where I wrote at length…”. Head of leaf 3 contains cut off and unclear signature in handwriting similar to handwriting of the comments; additional signature on title page “Yosef Moshe Stern”.
[2] leaves; [1], 192 leaves (missing original title page, originally: [2], 192 leaves). 33.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and moth damage. Some glosses slightly cut off. Antique worn and damaged binding.
Apparently, the glosses were written during the mid 18th century, prior to the rebinding of the book with the title page of the 1782 edition. The difference between the editions is that in the 1782 edition Be’er Hagolah was added whereas this copy does not include it.
[2] leaves; [1], 192 leaves (missing original title page, originally: [2], 192 leaves). 33.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and moth damage. Some glosses slightly cut off. Antique worn and damaged binding.
Apparently, the glosses were written during the mid 18th century, prior to the rebinding of the book with the title page of the 1782 edition. The difference between the editions is that in the 1782 edition Be’er Hagolah was added whereas this copy does not include it.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, with Be’er HaGolah, Ba’er Heitev, Pitchei Teshuva and Nachalat Tzvi. First section [Simanim 1-170]. Vilna, [1896].
Dozens of Halachic glosses in fine and clear handwriting in which the proficiency of the author, who apparently served as Dayan or Av Beit Din, is obvious (in one of the comments he mentions a Halachic law upon which he ruled.
620 pages. 22 cm. Good condition, few stains. Dry paper. Worn binding.
Dozens of Halachic glosses in fine and clear handwriting in which the proficiency of the author, who apparently served as Dayan or Av Beit Din, is obvious (in one of the comments he mentions a Halachic law upon which he ruled.
620 pages. 22 cm. Good condition, few stains. Dry paper. Worn binding.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Sefer Levushei Srad on Yoreh De’ah. [Lemberg, 1850?]. Title page contains lengthy signature, partially unclear, by Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Wilner of Tlomtash son of the righteous Rabbi Shmuel Av Bit Din of Halitash. Lengthy erudite glosses in same handwriting, and handwritten Chiddushim on reverse side of title page.
The Ga’on Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Wilner, son of the Ga’on and Hassid Rabbi Shmuel Wilner, Av Beit Din of Halitash [genius and righteous Kabbalist, among the disciples of the Rebbe Rabbi Zvi of Ziditshov, passed away in 1854]. During the lifetime of his father he served in the Tlomtash rabbinate and after his father’s demise in 1854 he succeeded him in serving in the Halitash rabbinate for many years. Books of Rabbi Shlomo Kluger and of Rabbi Yosef Shaul Nathanson contain his responsa. (For additional information related to him see: Encyclopedia of Scholars of Galicia, II, p. 806-807).
102 leaves. 38.5 cm. Bluish paper, poor condition, wear, mildew and moth damage. Unbound.
The Ga’on Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Wilner, son of the Ga’on and Hassid Rabbi Shmuel Wilner, Av Beit Din of Halitash [genius and righteous Kabbalist, among the disciples of the Rebbe Rabbi Zvi of Ziditshov, passed away in 1854]. During the lifetime of his father he served in the Tlomtash rabbinate and after his father’s demise in 1854 he succeeded him in serving in the Halitash rabbinate for many years. Books of Rabbi Shlomo Kluger and of Rabbi Yosef Shaul Nathanson contain his responsa. (For additional information related to him see: Encyclopedia of Scholars of Galicia, II, p. 806-807).
102 leaves. 38.5 cm. Bluish paper, poor condition, wear, mildew and moth damage. Unbound.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah. [Wilhermsdorf, 1737]. Glosses in Ashkenazi handwriting throughout book [typical of handwriting from region of Hungary-Germany during 18th-19th century]. In many of the glosses the author notes Chaby [initials] Responsa [apparently Chinuch Beit Yehudah Responsa, Frankfurt, 1708].
4-352, [3] leaves. (Missing title page and first leaves, originally: [2], 352, [3] leaves). 21 cm. Fair condition, wear, stains and moth damage. (Over 100 glosses, majority cut off). Worn and damaged binding.
4-352, [3] leaves. (Missing title page and first leaves, originally: [2], 352, [3] leaves). 21 cm. Fair condition, wear, stains and moth damage. (Over 100 glosses, majority cut off). Worn and damaged binding.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Laws of Rabbi Alfasi, Ta’anit-Mo’ed Katan [among printings of 17th-18th century]. Many lengthy glosses in early Italian handwriting.
Leaves 168-284 only. 42 cm. Fair poor condition. Severe damage at head of leaves with omission to text, (majority of glosses complete), moth damage and wear, stains and candle wax drippings. Unbound.
Leaves 168-284 only. 42 cm. Fair poor condition. Severe damage at head of leaves with omission to text, (majority of glosses complete), moth damage and wear, stains and candle wax drippings. Unbound.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Sefer Ein Yisrael – Beit Yehudah (Ein Ya’akov), first section. Venice, 1737. [Second section, Venice, 1739]. Thousands of lengthy glosses in Italian handwriting, including a collection of commentaries and Chiddushim by the author who notes at head of title page of section one: “The majority of the Chiddushim written in the book were collected --- from the books Ta’ava LaEinayim, Iyun Ya’akov, Yesharesh Ya’akov, Ha’akeda and Ba’al Yafe Mare’h --- and Ba’al Aderet Eliyahu. A minority are of Sheli Yazei [initials]". From a superficial review of the written glosses it appears that the many glosses by the author amount to a complete book. The author was among the scholars of Italy in the late 18th century, and his name was alluded to in the Pseudonym: “Sheli Yazei” [initials of: … merit to see children and be blessed with longevity, amen].
Incomplete copies: section 1: 177 first leaves (of: 419, [9] leaves originally); section 2: 657-780, 771-774, 781-859 leaves. (Of: [1], 422-586, 589-780, 771-774, 781-859 leaves originally). 2 volumes, 19-20 cm. Fair condition, ink and wear damage, ancient worn bindings.
Incomplete copies: section 1: 177 first leaves (of: 419, [9] leaves originally); section 2: 657-780, 771-774, 781-859 leaves. (Of: [1], 422-586, 589-780, 771-774, 781-859 leaves originally). 2 volumes, 19-20 cm. Fair condition, ink and wear damage, ancient worn bindings.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Sefer Chiddushei Aggadot on the Shas. Rabbi Shmuel Eliezer Eidels [Maharsha]. Frankfurt am Main, [1682].
Signatures on title page: “Reuven Moshe Modena”, “Ya’akov Chaim son of Yichye” [the Ga’on Rabbi Ya’akov Chaim son of Yichye, among rabbis of Italy. Disciple of Rabbi Yishma’el HaCohen of Medena author of" Zera Emet" and Dayan in his Beit Din. Wrote an introduction to book of his rabbi]. Dozens of lengthy glosses in Italian handwriting [by Rabbi Ya’akov Chaim son of Yichye?]. The author repeatedly alludes to the books "Shnei Luchot HaBrit" and" Ta’ava La’Einayim" by Rabbi Shlomo Algazi.
Faulty pagination. [2], 50, 52-63, 66-141; 36, 38-46, [7] leaves. 31 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear, remnants of moth stains, tears on title page and on following page. New binding.
Signatures on title page: “Reuven Moshe Modena”, “Ya’akov Chaim son of Yichye” [the Ga’on Rabbi Ya’akov Chaim son of Yichye, among rabbis of Italy. Disciple of Rabbi Yishma’el HaCohen of Medena author of" Zera Emet" and Dayan in his Beit Din. Wrote an introduction to book of his rabbi]. Dozens of lengthy glosses in Italian handwriting [by Rabbi Ya’akov Chaim son of Yichye?]. The author repeatedly alludes to the books "Shnei Luchot HaBrit" and" Ta’ava La’Einayim" by Rabbi Shlomo Algazi.
Faulty pagination. [2], 50, 52-63, 66-141; 36, 38-46, [7] leaves. 31 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear, remnants of moth stains, tears on title page and on following page. New binding.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Arba’ah Turim, complete set, (Orach Chaim; Yoreh De’ah; Yoreh De’ah section II, Even Ha’ezer; Choshen Mishpat), Wilhelmsdorf, [1727]. Illustrated title pages (5 title pages).
Ancient ownership signatures: “Koppel Segal”, “Elul 1798, Moshe Avraham [son of Rabbi Aharon David? Segal]”, “Belongs to the great Av Beit Din and Rosh Mativta of Worms Rabbi Moshe…”. Glosses, some of which are signed by Rabbi “Koppel Segal”.
Apparently, these books belonged to the family of the Ga’on Rabbi Ya’akov Koppel HaLevi Bamberger Av Beit Din of Worms (1784-1864), among the greatest rabbis of Ashkenaz during the period of the "Aruch LaNer"; rabbi of Rabbi Zvi Binyamin Auerbach (who cites him numerously in his book "Nachal Eshkol", see section II, p. 117). Articles by him were printed in "Shomer Zion HaNe’eman", however, dozens of his manuscripts were lost throughout the years. An entire article of his biography was published in "HaMa’ayan", Tamuz 1975, volume 15, issue 4. His father, Rabbi Yehuda Moshe HaLevi Av Beit Din of Bischofsheim, passed away in 1820. His father’s father was also known as Rabbi Ya’akov Koppel HaLevi.
4 volumes, 37 cm. General condition good (wear and tear on several leaves), ancient damaged and torn bindings, [c. 1798].
Ancient ownership signatures: “Koppel Segal”, “Elul 1798, Moshe Avraham [son of Rabbi Aharon David? Segal]”, “Belongs to the great Av Beit Din and Rosh Mativta of Worms Rabbi Moshe…”. Glosses, some of which are signed by Rabbi “Koppel Segal”.
Apparently, these books belonged to the family of the Ga’on Rabbi Ya’akov Koppel HaLevi Bamberger Av Beit Din of Worms (1784-1864), among the greatest rabbis of Ashkenaz during the period of the "Aruch LaNer"; rabbi of Rabbi Zvi Binyamin Auerbach (who cites him numerously in his book "Nachal Eshkol", see section II, p. 117). Articles by him were printed in "Shomer Zion HaNe’eman", however, dozens of his manuscripts were lost throughout the years. An entire article of his biography was published in "HaMa’ayan", Tamuz 1975, volume 15, issue 4. His father, Rabbi Yehuda Moshe HaLevi Av Beit Din of Bischofsheim, passed away in 1820. His father’s father was also known as Rabbi Ya’akov Koppel HaLevi.
4 volumes, 37 cm. General condition good (wear and tear on several leaves), ancient damaged and torn bindings, [c. 1798].
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