Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
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Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $600
Unsold
Chart of festivals and Rosh Chodesh, and weekly Torah portions and Haftarot for the entire year. By Rabbi Ezra Vizino. With a chart of the New Moons and the Tekufot for 1584-1639, by Rabbi Mendelin Fort HaCohen. [Venice, 1584. Printed by Giovanni (Zuan) di Gara].
[15], 55 leaves. 13.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Leaves cut affecting text. Ownership inscriptions. New binding.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
[15], 55 leaves. 13.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Leaves cut affecting text. Ownership inscriptions. New binding.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Category
Calendars and Astronomy
Catalogue
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $500
Unsold
Two books on astronomy and arranging the calendars. Many illustrations and charts. With handwritten ownership signatures and glosses.
· Sefer Ibronot, astronomy and new moons (molad). Offenbach, [1722]. Illustrated title page [headed by the solar system and constellations]. Inside the book are illustrations and wheels for calculating the new moons and the tekufot, and many charts.
· Sefer Techunat Shamayim - Book describing heavenly bodies and their orbits. Matters related to astronomy and laws of blessing for the New Moon, including illustrations and diagrams. By Rabbi Raphael HaLevi of Hannover. Amsterdam, [1756].
Volume containing both books: [2], 40 leaves; [2], 38 leaves (without the 2 leaves of Kuntress Acharon which exists in some copies). 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear, tears with ancient paper-restorations. Handwritten ownership signatures. (Cutoff) glosses. Worn and detached binding.
· Sefer Ibronot, astronomy and new moons (molad). Offenbach, [1722]. Illustrated title page [headed by the solar system and constellations]. Inside the book are illustrations and wheels for calculating the new moons and the tekufot, and many charts.
· Sefer Techunat Shamayim - Book describing heavenly bodies and their orbits. Matters related to astronomy and laws of blessing for the New Moon, including illustrations and diagrams. By Rabbi Raphael HaLevi of Hannover. Amsterdam, [1756].
Volume containing both books: [2], 40 leaves; [2], 38 leaves (without the 2 leaves of Kuntress Acharon which exists in some copies). 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear, tears with ancient paper-restorations. Handwritten ownership signatures. (Cutoff) glosses. Worn and detached binding.
Category
Calendars and Astronomy
Catalogue
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $400
Unsold
25 pocket edition calendars, printed in Livorno by Shlomo Bilforte.
Most of the calendars are "Lu'ach Ha'Ibur" for 12 years. Some have advertisements of books printed by Bilforte.
Calendars for the following (Jewish) years: 1862-1871, 1972-1883, 1884-1895, 1896-1907, 1908-1919, 1920, 1921-1932, 1933-1944. More than one copy of some of the calendars.
Approximately 30 calendars. Average size: 11 cm. Condition varies.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Most of the calendars are "Lu'ach Ha'Ibur" for 12 years. Some have advertisements of books printed by Bilforte.
Calendars for the following (Jewish) years: 1862-1871, 1972-1883, 1884-1895, 1896-1907, 1908-1919, 1920, 1921-1932, 1933-1944. More than one copy of some of the calendars.
Approximately 30 calendars. Average size: 11 cm. Condition varies.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Category
Calendars and Astronomy
Catalogue
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $350
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
Large collection of calendars. Eretz Israel, 20th century.
Most are pocket editions. Most were printed in Jerusalem, some in Safed, Tiberias and other places.
Calendars for the following years: 1904, 1906, 1908, 1914, 1921-1927, 1929-1940, 1951.
The calendars were printed as a gift from yeshivas, hospitals and various institutes. Text and pictures, numerical data and advertisements were enclosed with some of them.
19 calendars are designed for hanging.
About 95 calendars, including 19 folded calendars. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Most are pocket editions. Most were printed in Jerusalem, some in Safed, Tiberias and other places.
Calendars for the following years: 1904, 1906, 1908, 1914, 1921-1927, 1929-1940, 1951.
The calendars were printed as a gift from yeshivas, hospitals and various institutes. Text and pictures, numerical data and advertisements were enclosed with some of them.
19 calendars are designed for hanging.
About 95 calendars, including 19 folded calendars. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Category
Calendars and Astronomy
Catalogue
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $400
Unsold
Collection of calendars. Eretz Israel and Europe, first half of the 20th century. Hebrew, English, German and French.
Calendars from various places: Israel, Germany, US, Holland, England, etc. Various sized calendars, most are miniature and pocket editions, some were designed for hanging. Some have photos and pictures.
Approximately 65 calendars. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Sassoon family collection.
Calendars from various places: Israel, Germany, US, Holland, England, etc. Various sized calendars, most are miniature and pocket editions, some were designed for hanging. Some have photos and pictures.
Approximately 65 calendars. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Sassoon family collection.
Category
Calendars and Astronomy
Catalogue
Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
July 12, 2016
Opening: $400
Unsold
Collection of calendars. London, 20th century. Hebrew, English and Yiddish.
Diverse collection, composed of calendars, Jewish and general, published by associations, institutes and trade companies in England. Some are illustrated and colorful, some have advertisements and data about various subjects.
The size and format of the calendars vary. Pocket and miniature calendars, calendars for hanging [some handwritten] and office calendars.
The collection also includes annual journals. Some have many personal inscriptions and paper items inserted among the leaves.
Calendars for the following years: 1914-1934, 1936-1938, 1941-1943, 1948, 1951-1953, 1961, 1965, 1969, 1970.
Approximately 85 calendars. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Diverse collection, composed of calendars, Jewish and general, published by associations, institutes and trade companies in England. Some are illustrated and colorful, some have advertisements and data about various subjects.
The size and format of the calendars vary. Pocket and miniature calendars, calendars for hanging [some handwritten] and office calendars.
The collection also includes annual journals. Some have many personal inscriptions and paper items inserted among the leaves.
Calendars for the following years: 1914-1934, 1936-1938, 1941-1943, 1948, 1951-1953, 1961, 1965, 1969, 1970.
Approximately 85 calendars. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Category
Calendars and Astronomy
Catalogue