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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Sold for: $938
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"Ledger of Chevra Mishnayot - of the Lubavitch and Nizhyn Beit Midrash". NY, [1913].
Title page and regulations in calligraphic writing. Mentioned on the title page and at the beginning of the regulations, that the society was founded on Rosh Chodesh Tevet [1906].
Lists of members and gaba'im. Regulations are written in Hebrew and in Yiddish. Protocols and accounts from 1913-1914 cover several pages. Another leaf of official stationery of "Congregation Lubavitz Wenezin" at 169 Henry Street, NY, with records of protocol and "names of arbitrators and of gaba'im" from 1913 covering both sides of the leaf.
Large ledger, 29 cm. [16] written pages. Most leaves are blank (with printed pagination from left binding to right, 1-500). Good condition. Worn contemporary fabric binding, with note pasted on binding: "Ledger of Chevra Mishnayot".
+ Leaf of official stationery, 27 cm. Good condition.
Early documentation of the association of Chabad immigrants from Lubavitch and Nizhyn to Manhattan, NY in the 1900s-1910s.
Title page and regulations in calligraphic writing. Mentioned on the title page and at the beginning of the regulations, that the society was founded on Rosh Chodesh Tevet [1906].
Lists of members and gaba'im. Regulations are written in Hebrew and in Yiddish. Protocols and accounts from 1913-1914 cover several pages. Another leaf of official stationery of "Congregation Lubavitz Wenezin" at 169 Henry Street, NY, with records of protocol and "names of arbitrators and of gaba'im" from 1913 covering both sides of the leaf.
Large ledger, 29 cm. [16] written pages. Most leaves are blank (with printed pagination from left binding to right, 1-500). Good condition. Worn contemporary fabric binding, with note pasted on binding: "Ledger of Chevra Mishnayot".
+ Leaf of official stationery, 27 cm. Good condition.
Early documentation of the association of Chabad immigrants from Lubavitch and Nizhyn to Manhattan, NY in the 1900s-1910s.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,063
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Three letters from R. Menachem Mendel Schneerson, rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch, that were sent to R. Mordechai Alpert ("the young man who is occupied with G-dly work") of Petach Tikva, Israel, 1964-1986.
The letters are typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationary. One contains Torah thoughts and a blessing for the New Year, and is signed by the Rebbe. The other two are signed by the Rebbe's secretary, R. S. M. Simpson.
3 leaves. Good condition. Stains, folding creases.
The letters are typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationary. One contains Torah thoughts and a blessing for the New Year, and is signed by the Rebbe. The other two are signed by the Rebbe's secretary, R. S. M. Simpson.
3 leaves. Good condition. Stains, folding creases.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Sharp polemic letter by R. Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Lubavitch - the Chabad Rebbe, regarding the Kherson Geniza. Brooklyn, 1955.
Typewritten on official stationery (2 leaves), with the Rebbe's own signature and several corrections (apparently also his handwriting).
The letter contains blessings for the Festival of Shavuot and thereafter follows a long addition written by the Rebbe regarding the Kherson Geniza and the polemic surrounding the authenticity of the letters found therein.
The Rebbe cuttingly counters those who claim that the documents found in the geniza are fake and that the forger was able to mislead Rebbe Shalom Duber of Chabad who confirmed that the documents were genuine. The Rebbe writes that his primary chagrin is not with those who assert that the Rebbe Rashab erred, rather that they claim that some ignorant forger was able to mislead a great Torah scholar, in the area of his expertise, after he studied the documents for several weeks and declared them authentic. He writes: "It is appalling how far the adversary of the Rebbe's opinion was able to deceive…".
This letter refers to the book "Igrot Ba'al HaTanya U'vnei Doro" (Jerusalem 1953) and to its author R. David Zvi Hilman, who allocated a large part of his book to refuting the authenticity of the letters of the Kherson Geniza. The letter was sent to Dr. Zvi Harkabi, who published a rejoinder by the Chabad Rebbe on R. D.Z. Hilman's book in the HaSefer periodical which he edited [see enclosed material].
[2] leaves. 21.5/13.5 cm. Thin paper. Good condition. Folding creases.
Typewritten on official stationery (2 leaves), with the Rebbe's own signature and several corrections (apparently also his handwriting).
The letter contains blessings for the Festival of Shavuot and thereafter follows a long addition written by the Rebbe regarding the Kherson Geniza and the polemic surrounding the authenticity of the letters found therein.
The Rebbe cuttingly counters those who claim that the documents found in the geniza are fake and that the forger was able to mislead Rebbe Shalom Duber of Chabad who confirmed that the documents were genuine. The Rebbe writes that his primary chagrin is not with those who assert that the Rebbe Rashab erred, rather that they claim that some ignorant forger was able to mislead a great Torah scholar, in the area of his expertise, after he studied the documents for several weeks and declared them authentic. He writes: "It is appalling how far the adversary of the Rebbe's opinion was able to deceive…".
This letter refers to the book "Igrot Ba'al HaTanya U'vnei Doro" (Jerusalem 1953) and to its author R. David Zvi Hilman, who allocated a large part of his book to refuting the authenticity of the letters of the Kherson Geniza. The letter was sent to Dr. Zvi Harkabi, who published a rejoinder by the Chabad Rebbe on R. D.Z. Hilman's book in the HaSefer periodical which he edited [see enclosed material].
[2] leaves. 21.5/13.5 cm. Thin paper. Good condition. Folding creases.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Collection of photographs and prints from the color separation process documenting Chabad Chassidim in Israel and in the US at the time of the demise of R. Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Lubavitch - the Chabad Rebbe, on the 3rd of Tamuz 1994, and at his funeral.
47 color photographs (with handwritten or printed descriptions on their verso). Among the photos are pictures taken of prayers, study and shock in Kfar Chabad after notification of the Rebbe's death, travel preparations before flying to participate in the funeral, the long lines at the airport, R. Lau at the airport, attempts to purchase airplane tickets for cash, mounting the stairs to the plane, Chassidim weeping outside of the Rebbe's Beit Midrash in Brooklyn, the funeral, the assembly at the Shloshim in Kfar Chabad.
24 prints from the color separation process, for printing in a newspaper, composed of photos of the funeral procession in NY.
47 photographs (12.5X19 cm) and 24 prints (16X21.5 cm). Good condition.
Provenance: "Maariv" newspaper archive.
47 color photographs (with handwritten or printed descriptions on their verso). Among the photos are pictures taken of prayers, study and shock in Kfar Chabad after notification of the Rebbe's death, travel preparations before flying to participate in the funeral, the long lines at the airport, R. Lau at the airport, attempts to purchase airplane tickets for cash, mounting the stairs to the plane, Chassidim weeping outside of the Rebbe's Beit Midrash in Brooklyn, the funeral, the assembly at the Shloshim in Kfar Chabad.
24 prints from the color separation process, for printing in a newspaper, composed of photos of the funeral procession in NY.
47 photographs (12.5X19 cm) and 24 prints (16X21.5 cm). Good condition.
Provenance: "Maariv" newspaper archive.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Large collection of photographs of the Rebbe of Chabad and his "shluchim" (emissaries) in Eretz Israel and the United States: celebrations for finishing studying the Rambam, various campaigns, food distribution, Lag Ba'Omer parades, and more.
The collection includes:
* 10 photographs and 6 prints from the color separation process depicting the Rebbe: in consultation, wearing Talit and Tefillin, with David Buskila (head of the Sderot city council), on Erev Yom Kippur performing the "kapparot" ritual, distributing charity to children, and more. Several photographs (some in color), following the Rebbe's stroke towards the end of his life.
* 76 photographs (and an additional print from the color separation process) from various Chabad events and campaigns. These include: the slaughterhouse in Kfar Chabad, the Tefillin campaign, matzah distribution, bar mitzvah at the Kotel for 5000 children, bar mitzvah celebration for 42 war orphans on the Rebbe's birthday, Chabad chassidim with a "Mitzvah tank" in front of a house damaged during the Gulf War, Chabad chassidim distributing Mishlochei manot at army bases, printing Sefer Hatanya in Sidon, Chabad chassidim visiting soldiers in Beirut, Lag Ba'Omer parade, lighting Chanukah candles and distributing doughnuts in Kfar Chabad, distribution of Arba Minim on Hoshanah Rabbah, matzah distribution to patients in Ichilov Hospital, dancing in the Lod airport before travelling to spend the High Holidays with the Rebbe, Chabad chassidim meeting with President Navon, food distribution in a soup kitchen, building the Rebbe's house in Kfar Chabad, Chag haGeulah in Kfar Chabad, 1961 (seen: R. Zevin, President Zalman Shazar, R. Chanzin, R. Shoshankin and others), Chag haGeulah in Kfar Chabad, 1974 (seen: President Efraim Kazir and Zalman Shazar listening to R. Mendel Futerfas), distribution of drinks from the Rebbe by R. Yisrael Libov, head of Agudat Chassidei Chabad, R. Yisrael Grossman speaking in Yeshivat Tomchei Temimim (seen: R. Baruch Shimon Shneerson and R. Yaakov Landau of Bnei Brak), the "welcome the Messiah" campaign, and others.
86 photographs, mostly black and white with several in color. Size and condition vary. 7 prints. Size varies. Good condition. Most photographs are described on the back (handwritten) or with a typewritten sticker.
Provenance: "Maariv" newspaper archive.
The collection includes:
* 10 photographs and 6 prints from the color separation process depicting the Rebbe: in consultation, wearing Talit and Tefillin, with David Buskila (head of the Sderot city council), on Erev Yom Kippur performing the "kapparot" ritual, distributing charity to children, and more. Several photographs (some in color), following the Rebbe's stroke towards the end of his life.
* 76 photographs (and an additional print from the color separation process) from various Chabad events and campaigns. These include: the slaughterhouse in Kfar Chabad, the Tefillin campaign, matzah distribution, bar mitzvah at the Kotel for 5000 children, bar mitzvah celebration for 42 war orphans on the Rebbe's birthday, Chabad chassidim with a "Mitzvah tank" in front of a house damaged during the Gulf War, Chabad chassidim distributing Mishlochei manot at army bases, printing Sefer Hatanya in Sidon, Chabad chassidim visiting soldiers in Beirut, Lag Ba'Omer parade, lighting Chanukah candles and distributing doughnuts in Kfar Chabad, distribution of Arba Minim on Hoshanah Rabbah, matzah distribution to patients in Ichilov Hospital, dancing in the Lod airport before travelling to spend the High Holidays with the Rebbe, Chabad chassidim meeting with President Navon, food distribution in a soup kitchen, building the Rebbe's house in Kfar Chabad, Chag haGeulah in Kfar Chabad, 1961 (seen: R. Zevin, President Zalman Shazar, R. Chanzin, R. Shoshankin and others), Chag haGeulah in Kfar Chabad, 1974 (seen: President Efraim Kazir and Zalman Shazar listening to R. Mendel Futerfas), distribution of drinks from the Rebbe by R. Yisrael Libov, head of Agudat Chassidei Chabad, R. Yisrael Grossman speaking in Yeshivat Tomchei Temimim (seen: R. Baruch Shimon Shneerson and R. Yaakov Landau of Bnei Brak), the "welcome the Messiah" campaign, and others.
86 photographs, mostly black and white with several in color. Size and condition vary. 7 prints. Size varies. Good condition. Most photographs are described on the back (handwritten) or with a typewritten sticker.
Provenance: "Maariv" newspaper archive.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $35,000
Sold for: $43,750
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Sefer Kreti U-Pleti, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah [with text], by R. Yehonatan Eibeschutz. Altona, [1763]. First edition. The only composition of R. Yehonatan Eibeschutz printed during his lifetime.
Signature on title page: "Meir Beharav" - the holy signature of Rebbe Meir of Premishlan (Peremyshliany), who occasionally signed his name in this manner. [Additional signature on the title page: "Levi Yitzchak ---"].
The holy R. Meir of Premishlan (1783-1850, Otzar HaRabbanim 12948; Encyclopedia of Hassidism, III, 49-51), is considered as one of the greatest Chassidic luminaries. He was the son of R. Aharon Leib of Premishlan and grandson of "R. Meir HaGadol of Premishlan", disciple of the Ba'al Shem Tov. He was a disciple of R. Mordechai of Kremenets [son of Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov], and was also closely associated with the Seer of Lublin. He was renowned not only for intelligence and foresight, but also for his divine inspiration, and many stories of wonder and salvation are attributed to him. He was also known for his exceptional philanthropy and generously distributed funds for charity without leaving anything for himself; he would not go to sleep before designating all the charity funds which were in his possession. He was exceptionally admired even by non-Chassidic rabbis. After his passing, he was eulogized with great honor by R. Shlomo Kluger (who was not a Chassid) who referred to him as: "The virtuous, righteous and exalted holy man… and I have merited seeing his divine image twice".
[3], 34, [5], 5-165 leaves. 31 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear to the margins, repaired with paper. Worming and several tears. Tear to the title page, repaired with paper. Damaged leather binding.
Expert authorization confirming authenticity of signature as that of R. Meir of Premishlan enclosed.
Signature on title page: "Meir Beharav" - the holy signature of Rebbe Meir of Premishlan (Peremyshliany), who occasionally signed his name in this manner. [Additional signature on the title page: "Levi Yitzchak ---"].
The holy R. Meir of Premishlan (1783-1850, Otzar HaRabbanim 12948; Encyclopedia of Hassidism, III, 49-51), is considered as one of the greatest Chassidic luminaries. He was the son of R. Aharon Leib of Premishlan and grandson of "R. Meir HaGadol of Premishlan", disciple of the Ba'al Shem Tov. He was a disciple of R. Mordechai of Kremenets [son of Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov], and was also closely associated with the Seer of Lublin. He was renowned not only for intelligence and foresight, but also for his divine inspiration, and many stories of wonder and salvation are attributed to him. He was also known for his exceptional philanthropy and generously distributed funds for charity without leaving anything for himself; he would not go to sleep before designating all the charity funds which were in his possession. He was exceptionally admired even by non-Chassidic rabbis. After his passing, he was eulogized with great honor by R. Shlomo Kluger (who was not a Chassid) who referred to him as: "The virtuous, righteous and exalted holy man… and I have merited seeing his divine image twice".
[3], 34, [5], 5-165 leaves. 31 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear to the margins, repaired with paper. Worming and several tears. Tear to the title page, repaired with paper. Damaged leather binding.
Expert authorization confirming authenticity of signature as that of R. Meir of Premishlan enclosed.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $2,500
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Sefer Levush Malchut - Levush HaTechelet and Levush HaChur by R. Mordechai Yaffe. Prague: Moshe ben Yosef Bezalel Katz, 1609.
On the front endpaper is the inscription: "The holy rabbi, our leader Chaim Halberstam" (Hebrew), as well as the inscriptions "Chajem" and "Halbersztam" in Latin letters. This copy evidently belonged to R. Chaim Halberstam, first Rebbe of Sanz, (Nowy Sącz) author of "Divrei Chaim".
The final page contains a fragmented inscription from 1731: "…today, Sunday, 7 Tishrei 5492 [1731]… Yaakov Hirsh of Brody, who resides in the shadow of the holy one". It is possible that the signatory is R. Tzvi Yaakov of Brody, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov, one of the renowned scholars of the Kloiz in Brody (see Encyclopedia LeChassidut, III, p. 623).
Several scholarly (trimmed) glosses in Ashkenazic handwriting (ca 18th century).
Many stamps of R. "Naftali Teitelbaum, rabbi of Nyirbator" [R. Naftali Teitelbaum, 1867-1938, was among the great Hungarian rabbis and heads of the Orthodox Office in Budapest. He was the son of R. Yisrael Yaakov Yekel of Vollove (Mizhhirya, Ukraine), and grandson of the "Yitav Lev". He was the son-in-law of R. Moshe Yosef Teitelbaum, rabbi of Ujhely. He served as rabbi of Nyirbator for 40 years, from 1898 until his passing in 1938].
Title page is detached, with cut margins. It is clear, however, that this is the original title page, since it contains the stamps of R. Naftali Teitelbaum that appear on other pages throughout the volume as well as the signature of "Elchanan Ashkenazi" that appears again on the last page. Signatures on the title page include: "Elchanan Ashkenazi of Furth", "Yosef ben Yehuda Leib of Nikolsburg", "the small Yitzchak ben R. Tzavi Hirsch Reich" "Eliyahu son of…"
Rebbe Chaim Halberstam, author of "Divrei Chaim" (1797-1876) was the founder of the Sanz Chassidic dynasty. He was the son-in-law of R. Baruch Frankel-Teomim, author of "Baruch Ta'am", and a disciple of Rebbe Naftali Tzvi of Ropshitz (Ropczyce) and Rebbe Tzvi Hirsch of Zidichov (Zhydachiv). He was renowned not only as one of the great Chassidic masters of his times, but also as a noted Halachic decisor. His court attracted thousands of followers, among them many of the generation's great rabbis. He established contact with many of the great rabbis of the day, and was a strong influence on Galician and Eastern European Jewry. His descendants followed in his footstep of combining Chassidic leadership with Halachic erudition, and served both as Chassidic rebbes and city rabbis in Galicia, Hungary and Romania. His eldest son was R. Yechezkel Halberstam, Rabbi and Rebbe of Shineva (Sieniawa). The Sanz dynasty is continued today through the Chassidic courts of Bobov, Sanz-Klausenberg, Stropkov, Czchow, Zhmigrod, Gorlice, and others.
4, 6-247, leaves (missing leaf 5). 29 cm. Condition varies; good-fair. Title page is detached, with cut margins. Stains. Repaired tears to several pages, with damaged text. Original leather binding, worn and damaged, with worming.
On the front endpaper is the inscription: "The holy rabbi, our leader Chaim Halberstam" (Hebrew), as well as the inscriptions "Chajem" and "Halbersztam" in Latin letters. This copy evidently belonged to R. Chaim Halberstam, first Rebbe of Sanz, (Nowy Sącz) author of "Divrei Chaim".
The final page contains a fragmented inscription from 1731: "…today, Sunday, 7 Tishrei 5492 [1731]… Yaakov Hirsh of Brody, who resides in the shadow of the holy one". It is possible that the signatory is R. Tzvi Yaakov of Brody, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov, one of the renowned scholars of the Kloiz in Brody (see Encyclopedia LeChassidut, III, p. 623).
Several scholarly (trimmed) glosses in Ashkenazic handwriting (ca 18th century).
Many stamps of R. "Naftali Teitelbaum, rabbi of Nyirbator" [R. Naftali Teitelbaum, 1867-1938, was among the great Hungarian rabbis and heads of the Orthodox Office in Budapest. He was the son of R. Yisrael Yaakov Yekel of Vollove (Mizhhirya, Ukraine), and grandson of the "Yitav Lev". He was the son-in-law of R. Moshe Yosef Teitelbaum, rabbi of Ujhely. He served as rabbi of Nyirbator for 40 years, from 1898 until his passing in 1938].
Title page is detached, with cut margins. It is clear, however, that this is the original title page, since it contains the stamps of R. Naftali Teitelbaum that appear on other pages throughout the volume as well as the signature of "Elchanan Ashkenazi" that appears again on the last page. Signatures on the title page include: "Elchanan Ashkenazi of Furth", "Yosef ben Yehuda Leib of Nikolsburg", "the small Yitzchak ben R. Tzavi Hirsch Reich" "Eliyahu son of…"
Rebbe Chaim Halberstam, author of "Divrei Chaim" (1797-1876) was the founder of the Sanz Chassidic dynasty. He was the son-in-law of R. Baruch Frankel-Teomim, author of "Baruch Ta'am", and a disciple of Rebbe Naftali Tzvi of Ropshitz (Ropczyce) and Rebbe Tzvi Hirsch of Zidichov (Zhydachiv). He was renowned not only as one of the great Chassidic masters of his times, but also as a noted Halachic decisor. His court attracted thousands of followers, among them many of the generation's great rabbis. He established contact with many of the great rabbis of the day, and was a strong influence on Galician and Eastern European Jewry. His descendants followed in his footstep of combining Chassidic leadership with Halachic erudition, and served both as Chassidic rebbes and city rabbis in Galicia, Hungary and Romania. His eldest son was R. Yechezkel Halberstam, Rabbi and Rebbe of Shineva (Sieniawa). The Sanz dynasty is continued today through the Chassidic courts of Bobov, Sanz-Klausenberg, Stropkov, Czchow, Zhmigrod, Gorlice, and others.
4, 6-247, leaves (missing leaf 5). 29 cm. Condition varies; good-fair. Title page is detached, with cut margins. Stains. Repaired tears to several pages, with damaged text. Original leather binding, worn and damaged, with worming.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Sefer Korban Shabbat, "a compilation of the laws of Shabbat gathered from responsa and Kabbalistic works", by R. Bezalel ben R. Shlomo of Kobryn, lecturer in Slutsk and Przemyśl. [Bilozirka, 1806].
Copy belonging to Rebbe Nachum Duber Friedman of Sadigura. On the title page: a stamp with his name, "Nachum Duber Friedman", and the symbol of a lion, the stamp "Minchat Shai" (a gift), and a handwritten inscription - "Minchat ger" (gift from a convert). The flyleaf contains an ownership inscription in the Rebbe's handwriting: "This volume belongs to Nachum Duber Friedman". The title page also contains signatures of "The small Aryeh Leib Chen-Man, son-in-law of R. Shneur of Mogilev".
The Rebbe R. Nachum Duber Friedman (died 1883, Otzar Harabbanim 15912) was the grandson of R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, son of R. Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of R. Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura (Sadhora). R. Nachum Duber was the owner of a large library. His books were stamped with one of four stamps. Books inherited from his father were stamped "Nachalat Avosai" (family inheritance); those that had been purchased were stamped "Kinyan Kaspi" (bought); while those received as gifts were stamped "Minchat shai" (gift). There is also a small collection of books given to R. Yaakov Moshe of Sadigura by converts who came to discuss their souls' rectification. These books are stamped "Minchat ger" (gift from a convert).
[1], 51 leaves. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Old binding with leather spine; damaged.
Copy belonging to Rebbe Nachum Duber Friedman of Sadigura. On the title page: a stamp with his name, "Nachum Duber Friedman", and the symbol of a lion, the stamp "Minchat Shai" (a gift), and a handwritten inscription - "Minchat ger" (gift from a convert). The flyleaf contains an ownership inscription in the Rebbe's handwriting: "This volume belongs to Nachum Duber Friedman". The title page also contains signatures of "The small Aryeh Leib Chen-Man, son-in-law of R. Shneur of Mogilev".
The Rebbe R. Nachum Duber Friedman (died 1883, Otzar Harabbanim 15912) was the grandson of R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, son of R. Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of R. Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura (Sadhora). R. Nachum Duber was the owner of a large library. His books were stamped with one of four stamps. Books inherited from his father were stamped "Nachalat Avosai" (family inheritance); those that had been purchased were stamped "Kinyan Kaspi" (bought); while those received as gifts were stamped "Minchat shai" (gift). There is also a small collection of books given to R. Yaakov Moshe of Sadigura by converts who came to discuss their souls' rectification. These books are stamped "Minchat ger" (gift from a convert).
[1], 51 leaves. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Old binding with leather spine; damaged.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $2,000
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Shiltei HaGiborim, comprehensive composition about the Beit HaMikdash, the Cohanim and Levi'im, the vessels and musical instruments used in the Mikdash, etc. by R. Avraham HaRofeh Portaleone. Venice: "Avraham Misha'ar Aryeh" (Avraham from Lion Gate [Portaleone] - indicating that the book was printed in the author's home), [1612]. First edition.
Four title pages. The chief part of the book is composed of the first 90 chapters in which the author comprehensively describes the Beit Hamikdash and its vessels and all the Temple service routines. His research is based on the Bible and Chazal, at the same time deriving information from ancient Jewish, Arabic and Christian traditions as well as contemporary science. The composition contains much scientific data such as botanic names of the components of the incense and of the anointment oil, identification of the gems of the High Priest's breastplate (choshen) and their therapeutic qualities, a detailed study of the music in the Beit HaMikdash, including much information on the musical instruments and the various musical styles, expansive knowledge of engineering and architecture, medicine, chemistry, etc. Moreover, the book deals with grammatical analysis of words in the Holy Tongue, derived from the author's command of ten European and Semitic languages, especially Greek and Latin.
All four title pages bear stamps of R. Nachum Duber Freidman of Sadigura, with a lion in the center, and another stamp - "Minchat Shai" - used for stamping books which the rebbe received from Chassidim and friends.
12; 186 leaves. 27.5 cm. Good condition. Light-colored high-quality paper. Stains. Tiny tears to title page and to a few other leaves. Red-ink dots adorn the four title pages. Handsome damaged ancient leather binding, detached and with worming.
Four title pages. The chief part of the book is composed of the first 90 chapters in which the author comprehensively describes the Beit Hamikdash and its vessels and all the Temple service routines. His research is based on the Bible and Chazal, at the same time deriving information from ancient Jewish, Arabic and Christian traditions as well as contemporary science. The composition contains much scientific data such as botanic names of the components of the incense and of the anointment oil, identification of the gems of the High Priest's breastplate (choshen) and their therapeutic qualities, a detailed study of the music in the Beit HaMikdash, including much information on the musical instruments and the various musical styles, expansive knowledge of engineering and architecture, medicine, chemistry, etc. Moreover, the book deals with grammatical analysis of words in the Holy Tongue, derived from the author's command of ten European and Semitic languages, especially Greek and Latin.
All four title pages bear stamps of R. Nachum Duber Freidman of Sadigura, with a lion in the center, and another stamp - "Minchat Shai" - used for stamping books which the rebbe received from Chassidim and friends.
12; 186 leaves. 27.5 cm. Good condition. Light-colored high-quality paper. Stains. Tiny tears to title page and to a few other leaves. Red-ink dots adorn the four title pages. Handsome damaged ancient leather binding, detached and with worming.
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Signatures - Chassidism
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
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Halachot Rav Alfas, part III, (vol. VI), on Tractate Chullin, Shaarei Shvuot and Tosefta on Seder Kodashim. Vienna: Joseph Hraschansky, 1804 [1807]. Title page in red ink with an artistic rendition of the Rif.
On the title page are ownership inscriptions of "the young man Levi Yitzchak son-in-law of the rabbi" and the stamp "Levi Yitzchak son-in-law of the rabbi". Ownership inscriptions, stating that the volume "belongs to the great… R. Shraga Feivel rabbi of Gombin (Gabin)".
Rabbi Shraga Feivel Danziger of Gritza (Grojec), (passed away in 1848, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, III, p. 882-883), was the founder of the Alexander dynasty. He was a disciple of R. Yaakov of Lisa author of "Chavat Da'at" and "Netivot HaMishpat", as well as a prominent disciple of the Chozeh (Seer) of Lublin, and later on among the greatest disciples of R. Simcha Bunim of Peshischa and of R. Yitzchak of Vorka. [At the famous wedding in Ustilla (Uschillig), R. Shraga Feivel was one of the five representatives sent to present the views of R. Bunim of Peshischa. Another representative was R. Yitzchak Meir, the "Chiddushei Harim"]. After the death of R. Yitzchak of Vorka, R. Shraga Feivel succeeded him as Rebbe. His son was R. Yechiel Danziger - the first Rebbe of Alexander.
R. Shraga Feivel's oldest son, R. Levi Yitzchak, was the son-in-law of R. Simcha Bunim of Peshischa (Przysucha). R. Bunim was extremely proud of this son-in-law, and stated that he "was filled with the holiness of a descendent of our forefather Avraham" (Migedolei Hatorah VehaChassidut, Admorei Alexander, p. 23). R. Levi Yitzchak passed away at a young age during the lifetime of his father. When he passed away on the eve of Pesach (Passover), his father mourned for him greatly, stating that he had been holy and pure. Nevertheless, at midday, R. Shraga Feivel immediately stopped his mourning, since "the festival of Pesach starts at midday, and it is forbidden to cry on a festival…".
[2], 132, 8 leaves. Approx. 39 cm. High-quality paper. Fair condition. Wear and stains, damage to text with pasted paper. Old binding; worn.
Regarding the two different dates on the title page, see the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 000120737.
On the title page are ownership inscriptions of "the young man Levi Yitzchak son-in-law of the rabbi" and the stamp "Levi Yitzchak son-in-law of the rabbi". Ownership inscriptions, stating that the volume "belongs to the great… R. Shraga Feivel rabbi of Gombin (Gabin)".
Rabbi Shraga Feivel Danziger of Gritza (Grojec), (passed away in 1848, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, III, p. 882-883), was the founder of the Alexander dynasty. He was a disciple of R. Yaakov of Lisa author of "Chavat Da'at" and "Netivot HaMishpat", as well as a prominent disciple of the Chozeh (Seer) of Lublin, and later on among the greatest disciples of R. Simcha Bunim of Peshischa and of R. Yitzchak of Vorka. [At the famous wedding in Ustilla (Uschillig), R. Shraga Feivel was one of the five representatives sent to present the views of R. Bunim of Peshischa. Another representative was R. Yitzchak Meir, the "Chiddushei Harim"]. After the death of R. Yitzchak of Vorka, R. Shraga Feivel succeeded him as Rebbe. His son was R. Yechiel Danziger - the first Rebbe of Alexander.
R. Shraga Feivel's oldest son, R. Levi Yitzchak, was the son-in-law of R. Simcha Bunim of Peshischa (Przysucha). R. Bunim was extremely proud of this son-in-law, and stated that he "was filled with the holiness of a descendent of our forefather Avraham" (Migedolei Hatorah VehaChassidut, Admorei Alexander, p. 23). R. Levi Yitzchak passed away at a young age during the lifetime of his father. When he passed away on the eve of Pesach (Passover), his father mourned for him greatly, stating that he had been holy and pure. Nevertheless, at midday, R. Shraga Feivel immediately stopped his mourning, since "the festival of Pesach starts at midday, and it is forbidden to cry on a festival…".
[2], 132, 8 leaves. Approx. 39 cm. High-quality paper. Fair condition. Wear and stains, damage to text with pasted paper. Old binding; worn.
Regarding the two different dates on the title page, see the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 000120737.
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