Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
*Seder Selichot, according to Polish custom. Zhitomir, 1863. Printed by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Shapira. Bibliographically unlisted (title page and 2 first leaves). *Tikun Lel Shavuot, Zhitomir, 1853. Printed by Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, (only two title pages and first leaf). *Ein Ya'akov, Vol. 2, Zhitomir, 1850. Shapira Brothers Printing Press. (Only title page and the 3 first leaves). *Title page of Bamidbar, with Or HaChaim, Zhitomir, 1853. *First title page of Bamidbar (with Or HaChaim), Zhitomir, 1859. *Shulchan Aruch HaRav, Orach Chaim Vol. 1, Zhitomir, 1869. Printed by Rabbi Avraham Shalom Shadov. (Title page and 5 first leaves).
6 items, varied size and condition, good to fair-poor. Owners' signatures.
6 items, varied size and condition, good to fair-poor. Owners' signatures.
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Books Printed in Slavita and Zhitomir
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $600
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
1. Shulchan Aruch HaRav, Orach Chaim section 1. Zhitomir, 1861. Printing press of partners, grandsons of Rabbi of Slavita. Signature of Rabbi “Pesach son of Rabbi Yisrael Alin” and stamp of Rabbi “Moshe son of Rabbi David Gitterman” [the Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Gitterman of Savran chief Av Beit Din of Kiev, son of the Rebbe Rabbi David of Savran and son-in-law of the Rebbe Rabbi Mordechai Dov Twerski of Horonistipol. Passed away in 1923. Encyclopedia of Hassidism, III, p. 262].
2. Shulchan Aruch HaRav, Yoreh De’ah, Choshen Mishpat and Responsa. Zhitomir, 1861. Printing press of partners, grandsons of Rabbi of Slavita. (Original torn leather binding).
3. Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De’ah section 1, with Pitchei Teshuva and Ba’er Heitev. Zhitomir, 1852. Printing press of brothers Rabbi Chanina Lipa, Rabbi Aryeh Leib and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapiro, grandsons of Rabbi of Slavita. Many signatures of the Ga’on Rabbi “Shmuel Naftali Hirsch son of Rabbi Menachem Aryeh Leib Segal Epstein”, Rabbi of Gertegali (author of the book Imrei Shefer, Vilna 1874). Few glosses and corrections, majority in his handwriting.
3 books, 21-21.5 cm. Good conditions.
2. Shulchan Aruch HaRav, Yoreh De’ah, Choshen Mishpat and Responsa. Zhitomir, 1861. Printing press of partners, grandsons of Rabbi of Slavita. (Original torn leather binding).
3. Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De’ah section 1, with Pitchei Teshuva and Ba’er Heitev. Zhitomir, 1852. Printing press of brothers Rabbi Chanina Lipa, Rabbi Aryeh Leib and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapiro, grandsons of Rabbi of Slavita. Many signatures of the Ga’on Rabbi “Shmuel Naftali Hirsch son of Rabbi Menachem Aryeh Leib Segal Epstein”, Rabbi of Gertegali (author of the book Imrei Shefer, Vilna 1874). Few glosses and corrections, majority in his handwriting.
3 books, 21-21.5 cm. Good conditions.
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Books Printed in Slavita and Zhitomir
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $250
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Tefilla Zaka from Sefer Chayei Adam; laws of Yom Kippur. With Ivri Teitsch [German in Hebrew letters] translation. Zhitomir 1858. Printing press of Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapiro.
24 pages. 17 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. New binding.
Bibliographically unknown edition, based upon 1854 Zhitomir edition. Reverse side of title page contains handwritten censorship notations from 1871 (and indeed the 1871 Zhitomir edition was printed based upon this edition).
24 pages. 17 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. New binding.
Bibliographically unknown edition, based upon 1854 Zhitomir edition. Reverse side of title page contains handwritten censorship notations from 1871 (and indeed the 1871 Zhitomir edition was printed based upon this edition).
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Books Printed in Slavita and Zhitomir
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Unsold
Sefer Ohr Zaru’a, first and second sections by Rabbeinu Yitzchak of Vienna. Zhitomir, 1862. Printing press of Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heschel Shapiro, grandsons of Rabbi of Slavita. First edition from manuscript.
Stamps in foreign language by Rabbi Schneur Zalman Hirschowitz Av Beit Din of Goldingen [1818-1904, disciple of Rabbi Yisrael of Salant, author of the book" Even Yisrael" of the Torah of his rabbi, Rabbi Yisrael of Salant, as well as the book "Even Bochan"].
[2], 232 pages; 4, 184 pages. 37.5 cm., quality paper, good condition, minor damage to several leaves. New elegant binding.
Stamps in foreign language by Rabbi Schneur Zalman Hirschowitz Av Beit Din of Goldingen [1818-1904, disciple of Rabbi Yisrael of Salant, author of the book" Even Yisrael" of the Torah of his rabbi, Rabbi Yisrael of Salant, as well as the book "Even Bochan"].
[2], 232 pages; 4, 184 pages. 37.5 cm., quality paper, good condition, minor damage to several leaves. New elegant binding.
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Books Printed in Slavita and Zhitomir
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $450
Sold for: $600
Including buyer's premium
Sha’arei Tzion, Prayers and Tikunim, including Tikun Se’uda and Sefer Yetzirah, by Rabbi Nathan Neta Hannover. Zhitomir, 1865, printed by Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heschel Shapiro, grandsons of holy Rabbi of Slavita.
Includes Tikun Chatzot, Tikun Hanefesh, Tikunei Tefilot, Tikun Hamalkot, Tikun Hatarat Nedarim, Tikun Se’uda, Tikun Shelosha Mishmarot, Seder Mesirat Moda’a, Tefila LeAtzirat Geshamim and Seder Pidyon Nefesh.
228 pages, 16.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Professionally restored damages (slight moth damage and tears). New magnificent leather binding.
Includes Tikun Chatzot, Tikun Hanefesh, Tikunei Tefilot, Tikun Hamalkot, Tikun Hatarat Nedarim, Tikun Se’uda, Tikun Shelosha Mishmarot, Seder Mesirat Moda’a, Tefila LeAtzirat Geshamim and Seder Pidyon Nefesh.
228 pages, 16.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Professionally restored damages (slight moth damage and tears). New magnificent leather binding.
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Books Printed in Slavita and Zhitomir
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $450
Including buyer's premium
* Mishnayot, Seder Taharot, Slavita, [1822], Rabbi Moshe Shapiro Press.
224 leaves, approx. 26 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. Old binding (unoriginal).
* Mishnayot Seder Nashim, with Tosafot Chadashim (and Chiddushim by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev). Zhitomir, 1857. Rabbi Aryeh Leib Shapiro Press.
[2 title pages], 159 leaves. Approx. 26 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear. Old and worn half leather binding.
224 leaves, approx. 26 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. Old binding (unoriginal).
* Mishnayot Seder Nashim, with Tosafot Chadashim (and Chiddushim by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev). Zhitomir, 1857. Rabbi Aryeh Leib Shapiro Press.
[2 title pages], 159 leaves. Approx. 26 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear. Old and worn half leather binding.
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Books Printed in Slavita and Zhitomir
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Four books of printing press of grandsons of Rabbi of Slavita in Zhitomir: * Sefer Zichru Toraht Moshe, laws of Shabbat. Rabbi Avraham Danzig author of "Chayei Adam". Zhitomir, 1847. (Missing 2 leaves at end of book). * Sefer Maginei Eretz, Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim including commentaries. Section II [chapters 429-697. Zhitomir, 1864. * Sefer HaMagid, second section of Nevi’im Rishonim [Melachim, Divrei HaYamim]. Zhitomir, 1865. * Chumash Shmot, with Unkelos translation, commentary of Rashi, Ba’al HaTurim and Siftei Chachamim, including Kitzur Alshich. Zhitomir, 1860. (Incomplete. Missing Haftarot and prayers at end).
Various sizes and conditions.
Various sizes and conditions.
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Books Printed in Slavita and Zhitomir
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $400
Unsold
* Hilchot Rav Alfas, second section, Slavita, (1808). Rabbi Dov Ber Segal Press. * Hilchot Rav Alfas, third section, Slavita, (1809). Rabbi Dov Ber Segal Press. * Maginei Eretz, Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, first section, Simanim 1-428. Zhitomir, 1861. Shapiro Press. * Bound with: Pri Megadim and Machatzit HaShekel, first section, Zhitomir, 1863. * Maginei Eretz, Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, second section, Simanim 429-697, including Pri Megadim. Zhitomir, 1864. Shapiro Press. * Eshle Ravreve, Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De’ah, first section. Zhitomir, 1861. Shapiro Press.
5 volumes, various sizes and conditions. Various signatures and ownership stamps, notations and glosses.
5 volumes, various sizes and conditions. Various signatures and ownership stamps, notations and glosses.
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Books Printed in Slavita and Zhitomir
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Chovot HaLevavot, with Marpeh LaNefesh commentary. First section, Zhitomir, 1850. Second section, Zhitomir, 1848. Printing press of Shapiro Brothers, grandsons of Rabbi of Slavita.
2 volumes, [6], 415; [2], 360 pages. 20-20.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, stains and moth damage, worn bindings.
2 volumes, [6], 415; [2], 360 pages. 20-20.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, stains and moth damage, worn bindings.
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Books Printed in Slavita and Zhitomir
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $25,000
Unsold
“Sefer HaMachbarot [book of notebooks] by Mr. Immanuel”. Immanuel son of Shlomo of Rome. Brecia (Italy), [1491]. Printing press of Gershom son of Moshe Soncino. First edition.
Incunabula. Printed without title page. Illustrations of twelve zodiacal constellations printed in ninth notebook. Among few books printed by Gershom Soncino in Warsaw. Soncino, among greatest Hebrew printers during his generation and in following generations, and for a while – only Hebrew printer worldwide; wandered throughout Italy with his printing instruments and printed books in Soncino, Brescia, Casalmaggiore, Barco, Fano, Pesaro, Rimini, Ortona and Napoli. Toward the end of his lifetime emigrated from Italy and continued printing books in Saloniki and Constantinople. Colophon: “The printing of this book, Machberet Immanuel, by youngest legislator Gershom son of Rabbi Moshe of the Jewish nation of Soncino completed here in Brescia… today Monday, 26 Marcheshvan 1491…”.
Immanuel son of Shlomo of Rome, Jewish poet and satirist and composer of commentaries on the Bible. Born in Rome in 1261 and passed away in 1330. After becoming impoverished he left his native land and roamed through Italy, until he found shelter by a patron of the city of Parma, where he composed his writings. Machbarot Immanuel is an anthology consisting of twenty eight chapters (“Machbarot”) produced by him. The book contains lengthy Maqams, integrated with songs, stories, allegories, dialogues and more, in the spirit of the Italian renaissance, as reflected by a wise Jew of that era.
[159] leaves, pamphlets 1-5 consists of 8 leaves, pamphlet 6 of ten leaves and pamphlet 7 of 2 leaves, pamphlets 8-20 of 8 leaves, and pamphlet [21] of 4 leaves (missing blank leaf at beginning of book). 18 cm. Good condition. Stains, tear restoration on several leaves, tear on upper corner of last page, restored and completed in handwriting. Notations. Ancient leather binding, restored with restoration of clasps.
Incunabula. Printed without title page. Illustrations of twelve zodiacal constellations printed in ninth notebook. Among few books printed by Gershom Soncino in Warsaw. Soncino, among greatest Hebrew printers during his generation and in following generations, and for a while – only Hebrew printer worldwide; wandered throughout Italy with his printing instruments and printed books in Soncino, Brescia, Casalmaggiore, Barco, Fano, Pesaro, Rimini, Ortona and Napoli. Toward the end of his lifetime emigrated from Italy and continued printing books in Saloniki and Constantinople. Colophon: “The printing of this book, Machberet Immanuel, by youngest legislator Gershom son of Rabbi Moshe of the Jewish nation of Soncino completed here in Brescia… today Monday, 26 Marcheshvan 1491…”.
Immanuel son of Shlomo of Rome, Jewish poet and satirist and composer of commentaries on the Bible. Born in Rome in 1261 and passed away in 1330. After becoming impoverished he left his native land and roamed through Italy, until he found shelter by a patron of the city of Parma, where he composed his writings. Machbarot Immanuel is an anthology consisting of twenty eight chapters (“Machbarot”) produced by him. The book contains lengthy Maqams, integrated with songs, stories, allegories, dialogues and more, in the spirit of the Italian renaissance, as reflected by a wise Jew of that era.
[159] leaves, pamphlets 1-5 consists of 8 leaves, pamphlet 6 of ten leaves and pamphlet 7 of 2 leaves, pamphlets 8-20 of 8 leaves, and pamphlet [21] of 4 leaves (missing blank leaf at beginning of book). 18 cm. Good condition. Stains, tear restoration on several leaves, tear on upper corner of last page, restored and completed in handwriting. Notations. Ancient leather binding, restored with restoration of clasps.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $6,000
Sold for: $7,500
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Mishneh Torah LaRamban, sections: Avodah, Korbanot, Tahara, Nezikin (from middle of chapter 3; laws of theft), Kinyan, Mishpatim, Shoftim (until middle of chapter 14; laws of mourning). [Soncino, 1490]. Handwritten titles and pagination [Yemen?], glosses and notations in various handwritings.
[168] leaves (originally: 380 leaves). Approx. 33 cm. Fair condition, moth damage and wear, restored, unbound leaves.
[168] leaves (originally: 380 leaves). Approx. 33 cm. Fair condition, moth damage and wear, restored, unbound leaves.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $2,125
Including buyer's premium
Yalkut Shimoni by Rabbi Shimon HaDarshan, section 2, Nevi’im and Ketuvim. [Salonika, 1521]. First edition. Printing press of Don Yehuda son of Gedalia.
68 leaves of Sefer Tehillim appear in some of the copies, including this one, between leaves 140-141.
Several handwritten corrections and glosses.
2-140, 68, 138 [instead of: 141]-235 leaves (missing: first and last leaves). 30 cm. Condition of leaves varies (fair to poor), stains and wear, all leaves separated without binding. Rare variant edition. Bibliography Institute CD record 0176194.
68 leaves of Sefer Tehillim appear in some of the copies, including this one, between leaves 140-141.
Several handwritten corrections and glosses.
2-140, 68, 138 [instead of: 141]-235 leaves (missing: first and last leaves). 30 cm. Condition of leaves varies (fair to poor), stains and wear, all leaves separated without binding. Rare variant edition. Bibliography Institute CD record 0176194.
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Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
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