Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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* Sefer Tevu’ot Ha’aretz (section two of Sefer Divrei Yosef). Bound with books: “Totzaot Ha’aretz” and “Ma’aseh Ha’aretz”. Scientific and Halachic study of Eretz Yisrael. Jerusalem, 1845.
* Sefer Divrei Yosef (section three and four), Pri Tevu’ah, Pardes, responsa, commentaries and various matters on wisdom suitable for everybody. Corrections and additions to book Tevu’ot Ha’aretz published in 1845. Jerusalem, (1861). Illustrations on leaf 7.
* Sefer Divrei Yosef (section three and four). Jerusalem, 1862.
The Kabbalist rabbi and researcher, the Ga’on Rabbi Yosef Schwartz, born in Germany in 1805, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1833 and passed away in 1865. Until today his books serve as fundamental basis for many discussions regarding matters pertaining to Eretz Yisrael both in the Torah-Halachic realm and in the scientific-historical research realm.
It seems that all three volumes are from one source. Volume one: glosses and handwriting on additional leaves bound at end. Third volume contains inscription from 1866 to Rabbi Bernis from Paris, son of Rabbi Yitzchak Breines of Hamburg, signed by “…Yosef son of Rabbi Avraham Asher”. Additional notation of personal inscription: “Gift from friend Rabbi and Av Beit Din of Carlsburg”.
Three volumes – [2], 156, [3]; 52 leaves; [7], 247, [1] leaves; [4], 170, [1] leaves. Approx. 15.5 cm. Quality paper, good-very good condition. New elegant bindings.
S. HaLevi: 31, 58, 62.
* Sefer Divrei Yosef (section three and four), Pri Tevu’ah, Pardes, responsa, commentaries and various matters on wisdom suitable for everybody. Corrections and additions to book Tevu’ot Ha’aretz published in 1845. Jerusalem, (1861). Illustrations on leaf 7.
* Sefer Divrei Yosef (section three and four). Jerusalem, 1862.
The Kabbalist rabbi and researcher, the Ga’on Rabbi Yosef Schwartz, born in Germany in 1805, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1833 and passed away in 1865. Until today his books serve as fundamental basis for many discussions regarding matters pertaining to Eretz Yisrael both in the Torah-Halachic realm and in the scientific-historical research realm.
It seems that all three volumes are from one source. Volume one: glosses and handwriting on additional leaves bound at end. Third volume contains inscription from 1866 to Rabbi Bernis from Paris, son of Rabbi Yitzchak Breines of Hamburg, signed by “…Yosef son of Rabbi Avraham Asher”. Additional notation of personal inscription: “Gift from friend Rabbi and Av Beit Din of Carlsburg”.
Three volumes – [2], 156, [3]; 52 leaves; [7], 247, [1] leaves; [4], 170, [1] leaves. Approx. 15.5 cm. Quality paper, good-very good condition. New elegant bindings.
S. HaLevi: 31, 58, 62.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Zohar on the Torah, by divine Tanna Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Section 1, Bereshit. Jerusalem, (1844). Section 3 and 4, Vayikra, Bamidbar-Devarim. Jerusalem, (1846). Illustration of Western Wall and Jerusalem upon three title pages.
Two volumes, approx. 22 cm. Varying condition, Volume 3 in good condition and Volume 1 has mildew damage. Original leather bindings.
S. HaLevi, no. 22, 35.
Two volumes, approx. 22 cm. Varying condition, Volume 3 in good condition and Volume 1 has mildew damage. Original leather bindings.
S. HaLevi, no. 22, 35.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Sefer Yitzchak Yeranen, supplications and songs, Rabbi Raphael Yitzchak Alters. Jerusalem, 1855. Israel Bak Printing Press.
Anthology of 127 songs and supplications in Hebrew and Ladino, for “VaYe’etar Yitzchak” association, for recital on evening of Shabbat as customary in Aleppo, native city of author.
Sixty-three leaves. 14.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and moth damage. Ownership signatures “Yitzchak Katzul –” as well as additional notations and signatures. New binding.
S. HaLevi no.54.
Anthology of 127 songs and supplications in Hebrew and Ladino, for “VaYe’etar Yitzchak” association, for recital on evening of Shabbat as customary in Aleppo, native city of author.
Sixty-three leaves. 14.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and moth damage. Ownership signatures “Yitzchak Katzul –” as well as additional notations and signatures. New binding.
S. HaLevi no.54.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Sold for: $575
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Composition Shivrei Luchot, by Rabbi Menachem Azarya (the Rama) of Pano. With: the ruling "Yemin Hashem Romema" by the Rama of Pano, and homiletic by Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz. Safed, 1864. First edition.
Composition Shivrei Luchot is the tenth composition of the Rama's work “Asara Ma'amarot” [in the book “Asara Ma'amarot” (Venice 1597) only three compositions were printed. Other compositions were printed separately at various times]. This composition was first printed from "a very old manuscript" owned by Rabbi Shmuel Heller Rabbi of Safed who published the book.
Before the ruling "Yemin Hashem Romema" there is an introduction by Rabbi Shmuel Heller. On the last page: "From the manuscript of Rabbi Chaim Vital… and this is what it says: I found a manuscript by my Teacher [Rabbi Yitchak Luria]…".
Stamps of Rabbi Yoel Kluft, Tel Aviv, Eretz Yisrael.
[1], 21 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition, stains, slight moth holes. New binding.
Composition Shivrei Luchot is the tenth composition of the Rama's work “Asara Ma'amarot” [in the book “Asara Ma'amarot” (Venice 1597) only three compositions were printed. Other compositions were printed separately at various times]. This composition was first printed from "a very old manuscript" owned by Rabbi Shmuel Heller Rabbi of Safed who published the book.
Before the ruling "Yemin Hashem Romema" there is an introduction by Rabbi Shmuel Heller. On the last page: "From the manuscript of Rabbi Chaim Vital… and this is what it says: I found a manuscript by my Teacher [Rabbi Yitchak Luria]…".
Stamps of Rabbi Yoel Kluft, Tel Aviv, Eretz Yisrael.
[1], 21 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition, stains, slight moth holes. New binding.
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Books Printed in Jerusalem and Eretz Israel
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $350
Sold for: $550
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For complete list, see Hebrew description.
Five books, various sizes and conditions.
Five books, various sizes and conditions.
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Books Printed in Jerusalem and Eretz Israel
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $525
Including buyer's premium
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
Ten books and booklets, various sizes and conditions. Good to good-fair.
Ten books and booklets, various sizes and conditions. Good to good-fair.
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Books Printed in Jerusalem and Eretz Israel
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $200
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Torat Zevach, laws of shechita, by Rabbi Chaim David Chazan. Jerusalem, 1884.
Bound with the book are leaves in Oriental handwriting: "Seder Tikkun Karet" and a list signed by “Mordechai Yafergan”.
[2], 88 leaves + [8] handwritten pages. 24 cm. Good condition, stains, wear and tear. Damaged binding.
Bound with the book are leaves in Oriental handwriting: "Seder Tikkun Karet" and a list signed by “Mordechai Yafergan”.
[2], 88 leaves + [8] handwritten pages. 24 cm. Good condition, stains, wear and tear. Damaged binding.
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