Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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The book Ohalei Yehuda – novellae on Maimonides and dialectics on the Talmud, arranged according to alphabetical order. By Rabbi Yehuda Bachar Shlomo Ha-Cohen (dayan in Jerusalem, member of Beit El group of kabalists). Jerusalem, [1843]. Israel Bak print. Only edition.
Signed by owner, Avraham Lanido.
Rabbi Avraham Lanido was among the rabbis of Aleppo. He made aliya to Jerusalem in his old age, and was one of the special Beit El kabalists. He died in Jerusalem in 1882. (Gellis, Encyclopedia of Eretz Israel's Rabbis, Page 106).
[3], 145 leaves. 29.5 cm. Very good condition. New leather binding.
Among the first books printed in Jerusalem. S. Ha-Levi 10.
Signed by owner, Avraham Lanido.
Rabbi Avraham Lanido was among the rabbis of Aleppo. He made aliya to Jerusalem in his old age, and was one of the special Beit El kabalists. He died in Jerusalem in 1882. (Gellis, Encyclopedia of Eretz Israel's Rabbis, Page 106).
[3], 145 leaves. 29.5 cm. Very good condition. New leather binding.
Among the first books printed in Jerusalem. S. Ha-Levi 10.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Sefer Tikunei HaZohar, by Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. Jerusalem 1844. Israel Bak printing.
Includes approbations by Rabbi Chaim Avraham Gagin, and Rabbi Aharon Moshe, descendant of Tzvi MiBrad. With commentary by Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai (the Chida) and novellae by Rabbi Moshe Zakut.
Ex libris – with picture by Lilien (picture of Rabbi Dovid Friedman of Karlin learning Torah).
Owner's signature on title-page.
Two title-pages. [3], 164, [1] leaves, 21 cm. Foxing. Repaired tear on last page. Green leather binding with name of owner embossed, worn and partially detached.
S. HaLevi no. 26.
Includes approbations by Rabbi Chaim Avraham Gagin, and Rabbi Aharon Moshe, descendant of Tzvi MiBrad. With commentary by Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai (the Chida) and novellae by Rabbi Moshe Zakut.
Ex libris – with picture by Lilien (picture of Rabbi Dovid Friedman of Karlin learning Torah).
Owner's signature on title-page.
Two title-pages. [3], 164, [1] leaves, 21 cm. Foxing. Repaired tear on last page. Green leather binding with name of owner embossed, worn and partially detached.
S. HaLevi no. 26.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Single leaf containing prayer to be said before studying by dweller of the Holy Land on behalf of his supporters. Jerusalem [1869], Israel Bak Printing. Includes prayer for supporters of Torah scholars in Jerusalem, by Rabbi Elya Gutmacher. Bottom depicts the Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
[1] leaf, 20x30 cm. Good condition. Several small stains. Light tears on edges.
Does not appear in S. HaLevi.
[1] leaf, 20x30 cm. Good condition. Several small stains. Light tears on edges.
Does not appear in S. HaLevi.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Handwritten page containing numbers of plots and names of participants in lottery. 1888.
Signed by members of the rabbinic court: Rabbi Moshe Nachum Wallenstein, Rabbi Aryeh Leib, Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank. Ink-stamp of Ashkenazi rabbinic court and of Sephardic rabbinic court.
[2] leaves, [2] written pages, 29 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, tears, part missing from second leaf – no omission to text.
Signed by members of the rabbinic court: Rabbi Moshe Nachum Wallenstein, Rabbi Aryeh Leib, Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank. Ink-stamp of Ashkenazi rabbinic court and of Sephardic rabbinic court.
[2] leaves, [2] written pages, 29 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, tears, part missing from second leaf – no omission to text.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Sold for: $188
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Proclamation "Gzerat Irin - Ruling of Early and Late Sages", Jerusalem, [1889].
The proclamation contains a ban, made by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev, Rabbi Akiva Eiger and more, against using money from the Rabbi Meir Ba'al HaNess Charity Fund for purposes other than their original purpose – supporting the settlers of the Holy Land. The bottom contains Rabbi Shmuel Salant's agreement to the ban, and there he adds that Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin also expressed his support of the ban two weeks before his passing.
Single leaf, [2] pages, 23.5x39 cm. Very good condition. Slight tears to edges; small hole.
Does not appear in S. HaLevi.
The proclamation contains a ban, made by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev, Rabbi Akiva Eiger and more, against using money from the Rabbi Meir Ba'al HaNess Charity Fund for purposes other than their original purpose – supporting the settlers of the Holy Land. The bottom contains Rabbi Shmuel Salant's agreement to the ban, and there he adds that Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin also expressed his support of the ban two weeks before his passing.
Single leaf, [2] pages, 23.5x39 cm. Very good condition. Slight tears to edges; small hole.
Does not appear in S. HaLevi.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Receipt for donation to "Shomer Mitzva U-Malbish Arumim Society". Jerusalem, c1889.
The "Shomer Mitzva U-Malbish Arumim Society" was a charity organization which saw to various needs of the poor in Jerusalem: checking mezuzot, distribution of tzitzis and clothing to orphans, distributions of water filters, which were then a crucial item, and more. (See S. HaLevi no. 683).
14x22.5 cm. Gold print with illuminated frame, on checkered paper. Blank; never used. Very good condition. Pasted and re-enforced with professional tape; preserved in paper cover.
The "Shomer Mitzva U-Malbish Arumim Society" was a charity organization which saw to various needs of the poor in Jerusalem: checking mezuzot, distribution of tzitzis and clothing to orphans, distributions of water filters, which were then a crucial item, and more. (See S. HaLevi no. 683).
14x22.5 cm. Gold print with illuminated frame, on checkered paper. Blank; never used. Very good condition. Pasted and re-enforced with professional tape; preserved in paper cover.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Sold for: $188
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Single leaf containing song by the kabalist Shimon ben Lavi, who was a rabbi and spread Torah in Tripoli, Jerusalem 1889. Isaac Hirschensohn print.
Head of page depicts relief of the Beit Midrash at Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's tomb [in front of picture is Rabbi Yochanan HaSandlar's grave, with the pole for fire which was on top of it; nowadays the top of the pole is broken].
24.5x40 cm. Very good condition.
Does not appear in S. HaLevi.
Head of page depicts relief of the Beit Midrash at Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's tomb [in front of picture is Rabbi Yochanan HaSandlar's grave, with the pole for fire which was on top of it; nowadays the top of the pole is broken].
24.5x40 cm. Very good condition.
Does not appear in S. HaLevi.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Sold for: $150
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Receipt for donation of 127 francs, by Avraham Ben Simcha, (through David Feinstein), to the Sephardic Kollels in Jerusalem, including date – 1890 [receipt printed earlier].
Bottom of receipt contains ink-stamps and signatures of Rishon LeTzion Rabbi Refael Meir Panizhil, Rabbi Nissim Chaim ben Rabbi Shmuel Baruch, and the Rishon LeTzion Rabbi Ya'akov Shaul Elyashar.
19x23 cm. In Passe-partout – 28x35 cm. Tears and restored damages.
Bottom of receipt contains ink-stamps and signatures of Rishon LeTzion Rabbi Refael Meir Panizhil, Rabbi Nissim Chaim ben Rabbi Shmuel Baruch, and the Rishon LeTzion Rabbi Ya'akov Shaul Elyashar.
19x23 cm. In Passe-partout – 28x35 cm. Tears and restored damages.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Single page, printed on both sides. Jerusalem, circa 1927.
One side contains group photograph entitled "Picture of the educated children of the Talmud Torah and the Students of the High School and Public-Kitchen "Mea Shearim" at Jerusalem, Palestine". The other side contains "An Urgent Aid Appeal" for financial aid, due to recent earthquake and prior debts. Printed signatures of Rabbi Yosef Gershon Horowitz and Rabbi Yitzchak Ya'akov Wachtfogel. Hebrew, Yiddish and English.
34.5x25 cm. Good condition. Folding marks with tears. Slight tears to margins.
One side contains group photograph entitled "Picture of the educated children of the Talmud Torah and the Students of the High School and Public-Kitchen "Mea Shearim" at Jerusalem, Palestine". The other side contains "An Urgent Aid Appeal" for financial aid, due to recent earthquake and prior debts. Printed signatures of Rabbi Yosef Gershon Horowitz and Rabbi Yitzchak Ya'akov Wachtfogel. Hebrew, Yiddish and English.
34.5x25 cm. Good condition. Folding marks with tears. Slight tears to margins.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Regulations of the Zichron Moshe Company for building houses in Jerusalem. Established in the year 1904 by the committee for "Remembering Sir Moses Montefiore" in London…with the efforts of his representative Mr. David Yelin, Jerusalem, 1907.
On page 13 are the signature of the head of the committee and buyers: Rabbi Yechiel Michl Pins, Yeshayahu Press, David Yelin and others. At the end there is written contract, calculations and receipts with different signatures.
The neighborhood of Zichron Moshe in Jerusalem was established by the people of enlightenment. Through the years it has turned to a center for the Charedi Community, Yeshivot and Batei Midrsh. All that remains as a reminder of those who established the community are the street names.
[1], 14 printed pages. 9 blank pages. 6 pages with handwriting. 22 cm. Good Condition. Stains from humidity. Binding is coming apart.
On page 13 are the signature of the head of the committee and buyers: Rabbi Yechiel Michl Pins, Yeshayahu Press, David Yelin and others. At the end there is written contract, calculations and receipts with different signatures.
The neighborhood of Zichron Moshe in Jerusalem was established by the people of enlightenment. Through the years it has turned to a center for the Charedi Community, Yeshivot and Batei Midrsh. All that remains as a reminder of those who established the community are the street names.
[1], 14 printed pages. 9 blank pages. 6 pages with handwriting. 22 cm. Good Condition. Stains from humidity. Binding is coming apart.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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1. Sefer Shevet Musar, by rabbi Ya'akov Eliyahu HaCohen. Jerusalem, [1863]. With ink-stamp of Yosef Issac Sofer, Jerusalem. S. HaLevi 85.
2. Sefer Kisse Eliyahu, [Rabbi Eliyahu ben Sliman Mani?]. Jerusalem, [1865]. Regarding identity of author see S. HaLevi 112.
3. Chidushei Maharam Chalawa on Tractate Psachim. Jerusalem, [1873]. With ink-stamp of Rabbi Yitzchak Arieli, author of Einayim LaMishpat and one of the founders of Yeshivat Mercaz HaRav. S. HaLevi 189.
4. Sefer Ner Moshe, Jerusalem, [1882]. S. HaLevi 407.
5. Sefer Ozen Aharon, Aharon Azriel. Jerusalem, [1886]. S. HaLevi 543.
Various sizes and conditions. Generally good condition.
2. Sefer Kisse Eliyahu, [Rabbi Eliyahu ben Sliman Mani?]. Jerusalem, [1865]. Regarding identity of author see S. HaLevi 112.
3. Chidushei Maharam Chalawa on Tractate Psachim. Jerusalem, [1873]. With ink-stamp of Rabbi Yitzchak Arieli, author of Einayim LaMishpat and one of the founders of Yeshivat Mercaz HaRav. S. HaLevi 189.
4. Sefer Ner Moshe, Jerusalem, [1882]. S. HaLevi 407.
5. Sefer Ozen Aharon, Aharon Azriel. Jerusalem, [1886]. S. HaLevi 543.
Various sizes and conditions. Generally good condition.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Sold for: $500
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Collection of rare single pages printed in Jerusalem
1. Alim LiTrufa _ Kdushas HaShem B"H oif Alle Leshonos (poster in Hebrew and Yiddish to be put up in synagogues, calling congregants not to utter Hashem's Name in vain) by the Wilkomir Maggid, Rabbi Chaim Yitzcahk Aharon. Jerusalem [1895?]
2. Appreciation and Request, letter printed in Hebrew and Ladino, by "Jerusalem Sephardic Yegia Kapaim Synagogue", to philanthropists of Buenos Aires's Sepharadic Community. With names and lists of donors and donations. Jerusalem, [before 1914].
3. "Dover Shkarim Lo Yikon LeNeged Einai" (A liar shall not stand in G-d's presence"), printed letter with printed signatures of heads of Adat HaMa'araviyim in Jerusalem, against false emissary in Algeria. "Do not support him….. any money he has is stolen". [Jerusalem, 1900?]
4. "Yevarechecha Hashem Mitzion". Request for support, printed, with handwritten additions. By Rabbi Shalom Mizrachi Adani. Jerusalem, [1890s?]
5. Ban against learning in schools where foreign languages are taught. First rabbis to sign: Rabbi Yesha'aya Bardaki, Rabbi Yosf Zundel of Salant, Rabbi Aharon Moshe – disciple of Seer of Lublin, and Rabbi Nachum of Shadik. Jerusalem, [1930? Judah and Jerusalem print, bibliographically unknown].
6. Appeal from Rabbi Yehoshua Leib Diskin, to respect the elderly Rabbi Bentzion Shlez. Jerusalem, 1893.
7. Call to New Immigrants, by Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Kohn, in Hebrew and Yiddish. Jerusalem, [1950?]
8. Halachic Ruling regarding the separate ritual slaughter of the Eida Charedit [Rabbi Avraham Mordechai of Gur, Rabbi Yitzchak Zelig of Kotzk-Sokolov]. Jerusalem, [1924]. Zuckerman Print.
9. Hachraza Gedola. Printed letter of mission, to the rabbinic emissary Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sarim, who was traveling to Aravistan towns. Signed [in print] and stamped by rabbis of Jerusalem – [Rabbi Nachman Batito, Rabbi Yitzchak Gagin and more]. Jerusalem, 1910.
10. Abbreviated rules of Etz Chaim school and yeshiva, and of Bikkur Cholim general hospital. Written on back of printed and signed receipt. Jerusalem, 1894.
Altogether 10 pages of various sizes and conditions.
1. Alim LiTrufa _ Kdushas HaShem B"H oif Alle Leshonos (poster in Hebrew and Yiddish to be put up in synagogues, calling congregants not to utter Hashem's Name in vain) by the Wilkomir Maggid, Rabbi Chaim Yitzcahk Aharon. Jerusalem [1895?]
2. Appreciation and Request, letter printed in Hebrew and Ladino, by "Jerusalem Sephardic Yegia Kapaim Synagogue", to philanthropists of Buenos Aires's Sepharadic Community. With names and lists of donors and donations. Jerusalem, [before 1914].
3. "Dover Shkarim Lo Yikon LeNeged Einai" (A liar shall not stand in G-d's presence"), printed letter with printed signatures of heads of Adat HaMa'araviyim in Jerusalem, against false emissary in Algeria. "Do not support him….. any money he has is stolen". [Jerusalem, 1900?]
4. "Yevarechecha Hashem Mitzion". Request for support, printed, with handwritten additions. By Rabbi Shalom Mizrachi Adani. Jerusalem, [1890s?]
5. Ban against learning in schools where foreign languages are taught. First rabbis to sign: Rabbi Yesha'aya Bardaki, Rabbi Yosf Zundel of Salant, Rabbi Aharon Moshe – disciple of Seer of Lublin, and Rabbi Nachum of Shadik. Jerusalem, [1930? Judah and Jerusalem print, bibliographically unknown].
6. Appeal from Rabbi Yehoshua Leib Diskin, to respect the elderly Rabbi Bentzion Shlez. Jerusalem, 1893.
7. Call to New Immigrants, by Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Kohn, in Hebrew and Yiddish. Jerusalem, [1950?]
8. Halachic Ruling regarding the separate ritual slaughter of the Eida Charedit [Rabbi Avraham Mordechai of Gur, Rabbi Yitzchak Zelig of Kotzk-Sokolov]. Jerusalem, [1924]. Zuckerman Print.
9. Hachraza Gedola. Printed letter of mission, to the rabbinic emissary Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sarim, who was traveling to Aravistan towns. Signed [in print] and stamped by rabbis of Jerusalem – [Rabbi Nachman Batito, Rabbi Yitzchak Gagin and more]. Jerusalem, 1910.
10. Abbreviated rules of Etz Chaim school and yeshiva, and of Bikkur Cholim general hospital. Written on back of printed and signed receipt. Jerusalem, 1894.
Altogether 10 pages of various sizes and conditions.
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