Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Manuscript, siddur Tiklal, weekday and Shabbat prayers, incorporated with commentaries and halachot; Etz Chaim (by R. Yichye Tzalach - the Maharitz), and Tola'at Ya'akov (by R. Meir Ibn Gabai); with commentary on Tola'at Ya'akov (attributed to Mahari Wannah). At the end on the volume are laws of tzitzit, eruvin, calendar, ketubot and gittin and the book "Sha'arei Tahara on the Laws of Nidah". Yemen, [ca. 1836].
The commentaries were written around the vowelized prayer. The "commentary" on the book Tola'at Ya'akov is written in the margins. This commentary is attributed to R. Yitzchak Wannah - Mahari Wannah [leading Yemenite Kabbalist and Torah scholar in the 16th-17th centuries], author of Rechev Elokin and of the siddur Pa'amon Zahav (see the introduction by R. Yitzchak Ratzabi to Rechev Elokim, Bnei Brak, 1999, p. 64 and pp. 89-90). The commentary of the Mahari Wannah has not been printed. An illustration of Eser Sefirot appears on the margins of page 10/b.
The introduction to this manuscript (on the margins of page 9/a) includes an interesting and unfamiliar tradition regarding the revelation of the Sefer HaZohar and Sefer HaBahir: "The Ge'onim have said that Sefer HaZohar and Sefer HaBahir were not revealed until the beginning of the Sixth Thousand [mid-thirteenth century], by Eliyahu HaNavi who appeared to the holy R. Tardos [apparently, R. Todros HaLevi Abulafia, author of Otzar HaKavod] and Eliyahu informed him of the place in which these books were concealed. When they removed them from the pumice cave, several kabbalistic books were also taken out, some with only a few remaining fragments, and some with all the letters erased…".
2-48, [21], 97-228 leaves. An additional leaf was bound between leaves 227 and 228. Approximately 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains. Worn leather binding.
The manuscript lacks one leaf at the beginning as well as leaves 49-96. These leaves were replaced by [21] later duplicates [19th/20th century] from the book Tola'at Ya'akov. The end is also lacking and the manuscript ends in the middle of Sha'arei Tahara.
The manuscript was dated according to the "calendar of days on which the request for dew and rain is added to the Amidah prayer" (page 219/b) - which begins with the year 1836 and ends at 1869. The version of Etz Chaim in this manuscript is similar to the Nusach Teiman (Yemenite version) of the Kadi manuscript (Bnei Brak, 2012). Siddurim with the Etz Chaim commentary by the Maharitz, incorporated with the kabbalistic commentary Tola'at Ya'akov are rare.
The commentaries were written around the vowelized prayer. The "commentary" on the book Tola'at Ya'akov is written in the margins. This commentary is attributed to R. Yitzchak Wannah - Mahari Wannah [leading Yemenite Kabbalist and Torah scholar in the 16th-17th centuries], author of Rechev Elokin and of the siddur Pa'amon Zahav (see the introduction by R. Yitzchak Ratzabi to Rechev Elokim, Bnei Brak, 1999, p. 64 and pp. 89-90). The commentary of the Mahari Wannah has not been printed. An illustration of Eser Sefirot appears on the margins of page 10/b.
The introduction to this manuscript (on the margins of page 9/a) includes an interesting and unfamiliar tradition regarding the revelation of the Sefer HaZohar and Sefer HaBahir: "The Ge'onim have said that Sefer HaZohar and Sefer HaBahir were not revealed until the beginning of the Sixth Thousand [mid-thirteenth century], by Eliyahu HaNavi who appeared to the holy R. Tardos [apparently, R. Todros HaLevi Abulafia, author of Otzar HaKavod] and Eliyahu informed him of the place in which these books were concealed. When they removed them from the pumice cave, several kabbalistic books were also taken out, some with only a few remaining fragments, and some with all the letters erased…".
2-48, [21], 97-228 leaves. An additional leaf was bound between leaves 227 and 228. Approximately 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains. Worn leather binding.
The manuscript lacks one leaf at the beginning as well as leaves 49-96. These leaves were replaced by [21] later duplicates [19th/20th century] from the book Tola'at Ya'akov. The end is also lacking and the manuscript ends in the middle of Sha'arei Tahara.
The manuscript was dated according to the "calendar of days on which the request for dew and rain is added to the Amidah prayer" (page 219/b) - which begins with the year 1836 and ends at 1869. The version of Etz Chaim in this manuscript is similar to the Nusach Teiman (Yemenite version) of the Kadi manuscript (Bnei Brak, 2012). Siddurim with the Etz Chaim commentary by the Maharitz, incorporated with the kabbalistic commentary Tola'at Ya'akov are rare.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Manuscript, Sefer Tola'at Yaakov, Kabbalistic on the prayers, by R. Meir Ibn Gabbai, with glosses from R. Yitzchak Wannah. [Yemen, ca. 17th century].
Scribal copy in Yemenite handwriting, with glosses between the lines and in the margins in a small handwriting. These include the glosses of R. Yitzchak (Mahari) Wannah, one of the greatest Yemenite Kabbalists and Torah scholars in the 16th-17th centuries. These glosses have never been published.
R. Yitzchak Wannah, (ca. 1575-1670) was among the greatest Yemenite Torah scholars, Kabbalists and Halachic decisors. He authored many important works, among them the "Pa'amon Zahav" commentary on the "Tiklal" (Yemenite siddur), Sefer Rechev Elokim regarding the series of Kabbalistic worlds, Sefer Sha'ar Hashamayim regarding Kabbalistic wisdom, Halachic compositions and others. He also authored glosses on a number of other works. The glosses mentioned above, which elucidate the Kabbalistic secrets in Sefer Tola'at Yaakov, are ascribed to him (see introduction to his biography by R. Yitchak Ratzabi, in the introduction to Sefer Rechev Elokim, Machon Peulot Tzaddik, 1999).
Incomplete manuscript. [100] leaves. Approximately 20 cm. Condition varies. Stains, wear and tears. Many open tears with damage to text, repaired with paper. Several pages are missing lines. New binding.
Scribal copy in Yemenite handwriting, with glosses between the lines and in the margins in a small handwriting. These include the glosses of R. Yitzchak (Mahari) Wannah, one of the greatest Yemenite Kabbalists and Torah scholars in the 16th-17th centuries. These glosses have never been published.
R. Yitzchak Wannah, (ca. 1575-1670) was among the greatest Yemenite Torah scholars, Kabbalists and Halachic decisors. He authored many important works, among them the "Pa'amon Zahav" commentary on the "Tiklal" (Yemenite siddur), Sefer Rechev Elokim regarding the series of Kabbalistic worlds, Sefer Sha'ar Hashamayim regarding Kabbalistic wisdom, Halachic compositions and others. He also authored glosses on a number of other works. The glosses mentioned above, which elucidate the Kabbalistic secrets in Sefer Tola'at Yaakov, are ascribed to him (see introduction to his biography by R. Yitchak Ratzabi, in the introduction to Sefer Rechev Elokim, Machon Peulot Tzaddik, 1999).
Incomplete manuscript. [100] leaves. Approximately 20 cm. Condition varies. Stains, wear and tears. Many open tears with damage to text, repaired with paper. Several pages are missing lines. New binding.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Manuscript, Torah commentary of the Ba'al Haturim with glosses and compilations; with commentary to Seder Avodat Yom HaKippurim by R. Moshe Cordovero (Ramak). [Yemen, 17th century].
Commentary of R. Yaakov Ba'al HaTurim in Yemenite script (incomplete; several pages missing from the beginning of Sefer Bereshit and the middle of the volume). The scribe added many glosses in smaller handwriting in special "windows" left within the text for this purpose. These glosses include Torah novellae, mainly from Rabbenu Bachaye, but also from other sources. The text of the Ba'al HaTurim contains several minor changes from the printed version. The final page contains a copy of the colophon from the Constantinople printing, 1504. After the commentary of the Ba'al Haturim there is a separate title page that begins the commentary to "Seder Avodat Yom HaKippurim" by R. Moshe Cordovero, copied from the Venice printing, 1587. The copy is almost complete. The end of the manuscript contains two leaves from "Sefer HaYirah" by Rabbenu Nissim of Gerona.
[140] leaves. Approximately 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears and worming to many pages, with several instances of textual damage. New binding.
Commentary of R. Yaakov Ba'al HaTurim in Yemenite script (incomplete; several pages missing from the beginning of Sefer Bereshit and the middle of the volume). The scribe added many glosses in smaller handwriting in special "windows" left within the text for this purpose. These glosses include Torah novellae, mainly from Rabbenu Bachaye, but also from other sources. The text of the Ba'al HaTurim contains several minor changes from the printed version. The final page contains a copy of the colophon from the Constantinople printing, 1504. After the commentary of the Ba'al Haturim there is a separate title page that begins the commentary to "Seder Avodat Yom HaKippurim" by R. Moshe Cordovero, copied from the Venice printing, 1587. The copy is almost complete. The end of the manuscript contains two leaves from "Sefer HaYirah" by Rabbenu Nissim of Gerona.
[140] leaves. Approximately 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears and worming to many pages, with several instances of textual damage. New binding.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Manuscript, Tikkun Leil Shavuot and Leil Hoshana Rabba. Sana'a, Yemen, 1728.
Complete manuscript in square and semi-cursive script. Vowelization to the words of the Torah and Nikkud Elyon above the words of the Targum of Parashat Vezot Habracha. Aidra Rabba and Aidra Zuta appear after the Mishnayot, with a "request" by R. Moshe Cordovero (Ramak).
The last page contains a colophon: "The small Moshe ben Saadia Alekti'i, in Sana'a, 1728, for Saadya ben Yeshua Almasriki".
[134] leaves. 16 cm. Light high quality European paper. Stains, wear to the margins. Worming. New binding.
Complete manuscript in square and semi-cursive script. Vowelization to the words of the Torah and Nikkud Elyon above the words of the Targum of Parashat Vezot Habracha. Aidra Rabba and Aidra Zuta appear after the Mishnayot, with a "request" by R. Moshe Cordovero (Ramak).
The last page contains a colophon: "The small Moshe ben Saadia Alekti'i, in Sana'a, 1728, for Saadya ben Yeshua Almasriki".
[134] leaves. 16 cm. Light high quality European paper. Stains, wear to the margins. Worming. New binding.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Manuscript, Diwan - Zemirot, piyyutim and songs for Shabbat and Festivals, for marriage ceremonies and more. [Yemen], 1883. Hebrew and Judeo-Arabic.
Long and narrow format. At the beginning of the Diwan is an introduction by the scribe: "Thus says the servant, words of pleading; these are the beginning of my words to praise the Unlimited G-d". There follows a piyyut by the scribe: "Let the wise men rejoice, young and old, with the pure words of G-d". The colophon appears at the end of this piyyut: "Written by the young and unaccomplished scribe, Yichya ben Yichya Hamadi, Shevat, 1883". The end of the volume contains the wedding Sheva Brachot according to the Yemenite custom.
[159] leaves. 23X8 cm. Condition varies. Overall fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Extensive worming, with damage to text. Repairs with paper in various locations. New binding.
Long and narrow format. At the beginning of the Diwan is an introduction by the scribe: "Thus says the servant, words of pleading; these are the beginning of my words to praise the Unlimited G-d". There follows a piyyut by the scribe: "Let the wise men rejoice, young and old, with the pure words of G-d". The colophon appears at the end of this piyyut: "Written by the young and unaccomplished scribe, Yichya ben Yichya Hamadi, Shevat, 1883". The end of the volume contains the wedding Sheva Brachot according to the Yemenite custom.
[159] leaves. 23X8 cm. Condition varies. Overall fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Extensive worming, with damage to text. Repairs with paper in various locations. New binding.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Manuscript, "Aggadeta Depischa" - Passover Haggada. [Yemen, 19th century].
Complete manuscript in handsome Yemenite script. The manuscript opens with a Kabbalistic prayer from Sefer Chemdat Yamim. Red and black ink decorations surrounding the initials.
[17] leaves. 17 cm. Condition varies, overall fair condition. Dark stains and extensive wear on some of the pages. Gluing and repair marks on the inner margins of several pages. New binding.
Complete manuscript in handsome Yemenite script. The manuscript opens with a Kabbalistic prayer from Sefer Chemdat Yamim. Red and black ink decorations surrounding the initials.
[17] leaves. 17 cm. Condition varies, overall fair condition. Dark stains and extensive wear on some of the pages. Gluing and repair marks on the inner margins of several pages. New binding.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Manuscript, Avkat Rochel, anthology on the Torah, Nevi'im and more. Sana'a (Yemen), 1938.
Complete manuscript. Compiled from various compositions, including many kabbalistic books. Two Yemenite compositions by the name Avkat Rochel are known to exist. One was composed by R. Sa'id Alazani and the second by R. Shemarya son of Chalfon Yof'i. We could not connect this composition to either of these works.
At the beginning of the composition: "I have begun writing this book… Avkat Rochel here in the city of Sana'a…". At the end of the composition is a colophon: "The work has been completed on the 25th of Adar 1938… Sali' Ya'ish Ashram who sits at the head of the exiles…".
[148] leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Original leather binding.
Complete manuscript. Compiled from various compositions, including many kabbalistic books. Two Yemenite compositions by the name Avkat Rochel are known to exist. One was composed by R. Sa'id Alazani and the second by R. Shemarya son of Chalfon Yof'i. We could not connect this composition to either of these works.
At the beginning of the composition: "I have begun writing this book… Avkat Rochel here in the city of Sana'a…". At the end of the composition is a colophon: "The work has been completed on the 25th of Adar 1938… Sali' Ya'ish Ashram who sits at the head of the exiles…".
[148] leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Original leather binding.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Collection of manuscripts on the laws of shechita and terefot, Yemen:
* Manuscript, Sha'arei Kedusha - Laws of shechita and terefot by R. Yichye Tzalach - the Maharitz, with the Lechem Todah commentary by R. Yichye Albedichi. [Yemen, 19th/20th century].
30 leaves (the writer did not complete copying the text of Sha'arei Teshuva and left blank spaces on some pages).
* Manuscript, leaves fron the book Zikaron L'Vnei Yisrael, laws of terefot. [Yemen, 19th century]. 6 leaves.
* Manuscript, leaves from a composition on the laws of terefot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 6 leaves.
* Manuscript, customs of shechita. [Oriental script], 1955. 4 leaves. Colophon on last page: "The customs of shechita and terefot has been completed, David son of Masud Chaziza…5715".
* Manuscript, Mekor Chaim - Laws of shechita and terefot, by R. Yichye Tzalach - the Maharitz, with the Korban Todah and Be'er HaKar commentaries by R. Shalom Chabshush. [Yemen, first half of 20th century]. 63 leaves.
* Manuscript, laws of shechita (anthologies). [Yemen? 19th/20th century]. 6 leaves.
* Manuscript, laws of shechita and terefot (anthologies). [Yemen, 20th century]. 14 leaves. Inscriptions of segulot and cures at the beginning.
7 manuscripts (incomplete, with the exception of the manuscript of Sha'arei Kedusha), size and condition vary.
* Manuscript, Sha'arei Kedusha - Laws of shechita and terefot by R. Yichye Tzalach - the Maharitz, with the Lechem Todah commentary by R. Yichye Albedichi. [Yemen, 19th/20th century].
30 leaves (the writer did not complete copying the text of Sha'arei Teshuva and left blank spaces on some pages).
* Manuscript, leaves fron the book Zikaron L'Vnei Yisrael, laws of terefot. [Yemen, 19th century]. 6 leaves.
* Manuscript, leaves from a composition on the laws of terefot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 6 leaves.
* Manuscript, customs of shechita. [Oriental script], 1955. 4 leaves. Colophon on last page: "The customs of shechita and terefot has been completed, David son of Masud Chaziza…5715".
* Manuscript, Mekor Chaim - Laws of shechita and terefot, by R. Yichye Tzalach - the Maharitz, with the Korban Todah and Be'er HaKar commentaries by R. Shalom Chabshush. [Yemen, first half of 20th century]. 63 leaves.
* Manuscript, laws of shechita (anthologies). [Yemen? 19th/20th century]. 6 leaves.
* Manuscript, laws of shechita and terefot (anthologies). [Yemen, 20th century]. 14 leaves. Inscriptions of segulot and cures at the beginning.
7 manuscripts (incomplete, with the exception of the manuscript of Sha'arei Kedusha), size and condition vary.
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Manuscripts - Yemenite Jewry
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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* Manuscript, Azharot, annulment of vows (from a Tiklal). [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 13 leaves.
* Manuscript, piyyutim and bakashot for Yom Kippur. The manuscript opens with Keter Torah by R. Shlomo Ibn Gabirol. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 15 leaves.
* Manuscript, Tiklal leaves, contains Azharot, Hasha'anot and other piyyutim. [Yemen, 19th century]. Bound unsystematically. 30 leaves.
* Manuscript, Hosha'anot and hakafot. [Yemen, 20th century]. 12 leaves.
* Manuscript, Hosha'anot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 17 leaves.
* Manuscript leaves, Azharot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 4 leaves.
* Manuscript, tikunim for Sukkot, Pesach and Shavuot, with compilations from the Zohar. [Oriental script (Persia?). 19th/20th century]. 18 leaves.
13 manuscripts (most lacking). Size and condition vary.
Large collection of manuscripts and parts of manuscripts from Yemen - Hosha'anot for Sukkot, piyyutim for Simchat Torah, Azharot for Shavuot, Keter Malchut for Yom Kippur, and other piyyutim.
* Manuscript, hosha'anot and hakafot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 18 leaves.
* Manuscript, Keter Malchut by R. Shlomo Ibn Gabirol (from Tiklal). [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 11 leaves.
* Manuscript, Keter Malchut by R. Shlomo Ibn Gabirol, with "Kabbalistic plea" by R. Yahya al-Dahiri. [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 22 leaves.
Manuscript, piyyutim for Simchat Torah. [Yemen, 20th century]. 12 leaves
* Manuscript, Tiklal leaves, contains Birkat HaMilah, annulment of vows, bakasha before blowing the shofar, Hosha'anot and piyyutim for Simchat Torah. [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 39 leaves.
* Manuscript, songs for Simchat Torah, with piyyutim for Rosh Hashanah. [Yemen, 19th century]. 33 leaves (lacking leaves in the middle).
* Manuscript, piyyutim and bakashot for Yom Kippur. The manuscript opens with Keter Torah by R. Shlomo Ibn Gabirol. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 15 leaves.
* Manuscript, Tiklal leaves, contains Azharot, Hasha'anot and other piyyutim. [Yemen, 19th century]. Bound unsystematically. 30 leaves.
* Manuscript, Hosha'anot and hakafot. [Yemen, 20th century]. 12 leaves.
* Manuscript, Hosha'anot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 17 leaves.
* Manuscript leaves, Azharot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 4 leaves.
* Manuscript, tikunim for Sukkot, Pesach and Shavuot, with compilations from the Zohar. [Oriental script (Persia?). 19th/20th century]. 18 leaves.
13 manuscripts (most lacking). Size and condition vary.
Large collection of manuscripts and parts of manuscripts from Yemen - Hosha'anot for Sukkot, piyyutim for Simchat Torah, Azharot for Shavuot, Keter Malchut for Yom Kippur, and other piyyutim.
* Manuscript, hosha'anot and hakafot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 18 leaves.
* Manuscript, Keter Malchut by R. Shlomo Ibn Gabirol (from Tiklal). [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 11 leaves.
* Manuscript, Keter Malchut by R. Shlomo Ibn Gabirol, with "Kabbalistic plea" by R. Yahya al-Dahiri. [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 22 leaves.
Manuscript, piyyutim for Simchat Torah. [Yemen, 20th century]. 12 leaves
* Manuscript, Tiklal leaves, contains Birkat HaMilah, annulment of vows, bakasha before blowing the shofar, Hosha'anot and piyyutim for Simchat Torah. [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 39 leaves.
* Manuscript, songs for Simchat Torah, with piyyutim for Rosh Hashanah. [Yemen, 19th century]. 33 leaves (lacking leaves in the middle).
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Six Yemenite manuscripts of Ashmorot (Selichot for the month of Elul):
* Manuscript, Seder Ashmorot, with Hatarat Nedarim (annulment of vows) for Erev Rosh Hashanah. [Yemen, 19th century]. 20 leaves (complete). * Manuscript, "Selichot L'Leilei Elul" [Ashmorot]. [Yemen, 19th century]. 22 leaves (complete). * Manuscript, Ashmorot. [Yemen, 20th century]. Handsome vowelized script. Colophon, adorned at its end. 10 leaves (complete). * Manuscript, Ashmorot. [Yemen, 19th century]. Pocket edition. 16 leaves (incomplete). * Manuscript, Ashmorot. [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 16 leaves (incomplete). * Manuscript, Ashmorot. [Yemen, 19th century]. 10 leaves (incomplete).
Six manuscripts. Size and condition vary.
* Manuscript, Seder Ashmorot, with Hatarat Nedarim (annulment of vows) for Erev Rosh Hashanah. [Yemen, 19th century]. 20 leaves (complete). * Manuscript, "Selichot L'Leilei Elul" [Ashmorot]. [Yemen, 19th century]. 22 leaves (complete). * Manuscript, Ashmorot. [Yemen, 20th century]. Handsome vowelized script. Colophon, adorned at its end. 10 leaves (complete). * Manuscript, Ashmorot. [Yemen, 19th century]. Pocket edition. 16 leaves (incomplete). * Manuscript, Ashmorot. [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 16 leaves (incomplete). * Manuscript, Ashmorot. [Yemen, 19th century]. 10 leaves (incomplete).
Six manuscripts. Size and condition vary.
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Manuscripts - Yemenite Jewry
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Manuscript, notebook of dreams and visions, including personal prayers, interpretation of dreams and amulets. [Eretz Israel, 20th century].
Yemenite scribal script on thick paper. The author is Yissachar ben Chaim Tzefira (he mentions his name and those of his parents in several locations). The manuscript includes listings of strange dreams, holy names, personal prayers and requests, interpretation of dreams, and more.
Several pages are within borders or decorated with figures designed from textual passages.
Passages include, "Gather together and I will declare my words of prophecy… the government is cruelly prosecuting me… (page 14a)"; "Look down from the heavens and see what has befallen me…(page 18a)".
[23] leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Repairs with adhesive paper. New binding.
Yemenite scribal script on thick paper. The author is Yissachar ben Chaim Tzefira (he mentions his name and those of his parents in several locations). The manuscript includes listings of strange dreams, holy names, personal prayers and requests, interpretation of dreams, and more.
Several pages are within borders or decorated with figures designed from textual passages.
Passages include, "Gather together and I will declare my words of prophecy… the government is cruelly prosecuting me… (page 14a)"; "Look down from the heavens and see what has befallen me…(page 18a)".
[23] leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Repairs with adhesive paper. New binding.
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