Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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“Ptichat [!] LeNe’ila”. Single leaf. [Constantinople, 187-?].
Printed on one side. Heading in Hebrew. Sayings of ethical inspiration, recited prior to Ne’ila prayer, in Ladino.
[1] page. 22 cm. Good condition, folding marks and stains.
Rare.
Printed on one side. Heading in Hebrew. Sayings of ethical inspiration, recited prior to Ne’ila prayer, in Ladino.
[1] page. 22 cm. Good condition, folding marks and stains.
Rare.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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* Printed sheet, "Gran Rabinato Di Turkia”. Poster in Ladino, signed by Turkish Rabbis. Constantinople 1873. *. Two forms of “Shtar Shiduchin” in Ladino from Barossa Community (Turkey). Printed in Istanbul, 1920’s. (Title and decorations in gilded ink; empty forms without any handwriting. Tear with part missing in one of the forms). * “Magen David” book for studying the Holy Language. David Moscona, Vienna [1891]. Ladino. * Collection of handwritten sheets in Ladino. Among them: a work on words of confession, booklet [4 pages] with title “Tefilat Ne’ilah [seems to be a sermon for Ne’ilah service, Yom Kippur], etc. (total of about 9 written pages). * Printed receipt, “Hashgahat Dubik Balat” (without handwritten details).
Various sizes and conditions.
Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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* Handwritten judgment, “Regarding the betrothal between Rabbi Shabetai Hacohen [and] Reina Iliza …” signed by Rabbi Jacob Argouetti, Rabbi Moshe Ibn Haviv and additional signatory. Stamp of “Bet Din Hazedk”. Istanbul, 1921.
* Four letters of certification to be Shatz for 1952 [To Rabbi Joseph Halevy, Rabbi Eliah Tazaritis, Rabbi Yitzhak Hacohen and Rabbi Eliahu Askenazi]. Handwritten and signed by Rabbi Moshe Ibn Haviv and another signatory, and with the stamp “Klalut City of Constantinople – Bet Din Hazedek” Istanbul 1951.
* Letter from Rabbi Rafael Segron. On stationary of “Chief Rabbi in the Turkish Kingdom". Signature not identified, Ladino.
* Register of financial reports of the Bet Israel Karatesh Community (Izmir, Turkey). Each sheet contains the name of a community member completed by hand with details of amounts of debts/donations. [8 sheets].
* Printed Ketubah. Istanbul, [about 1930]. Blank form, without handwriting with stamp of Rabbanut Istanbul.
15 items. Various sizes. Good general condition.
* Four letters of certification to be Shatz for 1952 [To Rabbi Joseph Halevy, Rabbi Eliah Tazaritis, Rabbi Yitzhak Hacohen and Rabbi Eliahu Askenazi]. Handwritten and signed by Rabbi Moshe Ibn Haviv and another signatory, and with the stamp “Klalut City of Constantinople – Bet Din Hazedek” Istanbul 1951.
* Letter from Rabbi Rafael Segron. On stationary of “Chief Rabbi in the Turkish Kingdom". Signature not identified, Ladino.
* Register of financial reports of the Bet Israel Karatesh Community (Izmir, Turkey). Each sheet contains the name of a community member completed by hand with details of amounts of debts/donations. [8 sheets].
* Printed Ketubah. Istanbul, [about 1930]. Blank form, without handwriting with stamp of Rabbanut Istanbul.
15 items. Various sizes. Good general condition.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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See list in Hebrew description.
5 books, various sizes and conditions. Good to fair condition, some with wear damage.
5 books, various sizes and conditions. Good to fair condition, some with wear damage.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sold for: $750
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Chok L'Yisrael "According to the custom of men of truth in Sefardi countries", Volume 1 Chumash Bereshit. With introduction by publisher Rabbi Yisrael ben Chaim of Baligród. Vienna, 1816. Two additional leaves appear before title page: Leaf with etching of landscape with palm trees and leaf with explanation in ancient Ladino handwriting of the verse: "Golden apples in silver ornaments".
Various signatures in oriental handwriting [from the BalKans and Jerusalem]; "Chaim Gavriel ben Ya'akov Papo"; "Shabtai Pinzi"; "Chaim Pinzi [Patzipko?]; "Moshe Hadaya" etc.
On title page, signature in block letters and acronyms: P.L.A. – possible signature of the renowned Rabbi Eliezer Papo author of Pele Yo'etz (1785-1826), who would sign P.L.A. as explained in the introduction to his book Pele Yo'etz. His son Rabbi Yehuda Papo was also accustomed to signing "Yehuda Papo ebn P.L.A.".
Rabbi Eliezer Papo in his book Pele Yo'etz (Entry Beit HaMidrash, Entry Parnassa and Entry Kevi'ut Itim LaTorah) and in his other books, highly praises the book Chok L'Yisrael as he writes: "Set aside time for Torah study, whether a lot or a little, but make it a rule that can never be breached. And the seder Chok L'Yisrael is so good and so delightfully contains all and as a result G-d will bestow his blessing upon him".
[1], 416 pp. 19 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and use stains. Detached leaves. Tear to last leaf. Worn leather binding.
Rare and unique printing with ancient Ladino writing in print (slightly similar to Solitreo writing).
Various signatures in oriental handwriting [from the BalKans and Jerusalem]; "Chaim Gavriel ben Ya'akov Papo"; "Shabtai Pinzi"; "Chaim Pinzi [Patzipko?]; "Moshe Hadaya" etc.
On title page, signature in block letters and acronyms: P.L.A. – possible signature of the renowned Rabbi Eliezer Papo author of Pele Yo'etz (1785-1826), who would sign P.L.A. as explained in the introduction to his book Pele Yo'etz. His son Rabbi Yehuda Papo was also accustomed to signing "Yehuda Papo ebn P.L.A.".
Rabbi Eliezer Papo in his book Pele Yo'etz (Entry Beit HaMidrash, Entry Parnassa and Entry Kevi'ut Itim LaTorah) and in his other books, highly praises the book Chok L'Yisrael as he writes: "Set aside time for Torah study, whether a lot or a little, but make it a rule that can never be breached. And the seder Chok L'Yisrael is so good and so delightfully contains all and as a result G-d will bestow his blessing upon him".
[1], 416 pp. 19 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and use stains. Detached leaves. Tear to last leaf. Worn leather binding.
Rare and unique printing with ancient Ladino writing in print (slightly similar to Solitreo writing).
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sefer Dat Yehudit. Li Or Na [Livorno], [1827]. Ladino.
The Laws of Women: Nidah, Halah, Lighting candles (on the Sabbath), etc. First edition of the work, written by Rabbi Abraham Larido and Rabbi Issac Halevi from Gibraltar. For the benefit of the public the book was printed and distributed without charge. In the introduction it states that permission is given to anyone who wishes to print the book.
[4], 40 leaves 14.5 cm. Good condition, a few stains, original binding, with slight damage.
The Laws of Women: Nidah, Halah, Lighting candles (on the Sabbath), etc. First edition of the work, written by Rabbi Abraham Larido and Rabbi Issac Halevi from Gibraltar. For the benefit of the public the book was printed and distributed without charge. In the introduction it states that permission is given to anyone who wishes to print the book.
[4], 40 leaves 14.5 cm. Good condition, a few stains, original binding, with slight damage.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Divrei Yosef responsa, by the Mekubal Rabbi Yosef Irgas. Livorno, [1742].
Ownership inscription signed in 1778 of "The Holy Ya'akov Bi'et of Hamburg".
[1], 110 leaves. 31 cm. High-quality thick light-colored paper, wide margins. Very good condition. Fabric binding.
Ownership inscription signed in 1778 of "The Holy Ya'akov Bi'et of Hamburg".
[1], 110 leaves. 31 cm. High-quality thick light-colored paper, wide margins. Very good condition. Fabric binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Ben Begimath Eliyahu, or the Book of Rules, by Rabbi Eliyahu Halevy [Av Bet Din in Alessandriah, Italy]. Livorno, [1893]. Brief rules for Halacha, arranged in alphabetical order. Fine copy in very good condition. Magnificent leather binding with gold stamping [placed in original cardboard box]. 60 pages. 18 cm. Very good condition. Gilded edges to margins. Slight damage to binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $500
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See list in Hebrew description.
4 books. Various sizes, general condition good.
4 books. Various sizes, general condition good.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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* Seder HaChuppah. Translated into Marathi. Bombay, 1862.
* Megillat Antiochus. Translated into Marathi. Bombay, 1866.
* Seder Serach Eicha in Arabic, as customary in Baghdad. Bombay, [1889].
* Seder Tchinat Israel, for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Bombay, [1933].
* Sefer Zimrei Israel, Seder Hakafot [encirclement of synagogue while dancing with Torah scrolls on festival of Simchat Torah]; poems for Simchat Torah. Bombay, [1933].
* Zimrei Israel for Simchat Torah. Booklet in Marathi language. [Bombay?], [1972].
6 booklets, printed title-covers. Various sizes and conditions.
* Megillat Antiochus. Translated into Marathi. Bombay, 1866.
* Seder Serach Eicha in Arabic, as customary in Baghdad. Bombay, [1889].
* Seder Tchinat Israel, for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Bombay, [1933].
* Sefer Zimrei Israel, Seder Hakafot [encirclement of synagogue while dancing with Torah scrolls on festival of Simchat Torah]; poems for Simchat Torah. Bombay, [1933].
* Zimrei Israel for Simchat Torah. Booklet in Marathi language. [Bombay?], [1972].
6 booklets, printed title-covers. Various sizes and conditions.
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