Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $500
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Responsa Tashbetz, all four parts, responsa and Chut HaMeshulash. Amsterdam, 1738. First edition, with four title pages - the first title page is illustrated with figures of Moshe and Aharon, David and Shlomo.
Reputedly, the author, R. Shimon son of Tzemach Duran, merited to have his books beautifully printed and bound in fine, elegant bindings in virtue of his practice to cover his open books with a lavish kerchief (R. Yitzchak Palachi, Yafeh LaLev, III, Yoreh De'ah 277:3). Furthermore, it is told that he deeply respected his holy books and would clean them daily with a silk cloth (S.Y. Agnon, Sefer Sofer VeSipur, p. 152, related by R. Eliezerov in the name of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch; N. Ben Menachem, Gevilei Sefarim, pp. 11-12, related by R. Zevin in the name of the Rebbe Rashab of Lubavitch). Interestingly, all copies of this book with the original bindings were artistically prepared by hand, ornamented and decorated, with almost no copy similar to another. Most original bindings were made of fine mottled vellum, reminiscent of fish skin.
[11], 91; 69, [1]; 68, [1]; [1], 101, [1] leaves. 31.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text on some leaves. Small marginal tears to title page and other leaves, repaired with paper. Various signatures and stamps. Original artistically decorated parchment binding, with metal clasps (one lacking). Damage to binding; tears to spine. Back board partially detached.
This edition has several variants, which can be differentiated by the number of title pages. Some copies are known to have seven title pages (and even eight, see Kedem Auction 59, item 88), and some, like this copy, were printed with only four title pages (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, and see article by Dan and Gita Yardeni, Alei Sefer, X, pp. 119-132).
Stefansky Classics, no. 270.
Reputedly, the author, R. Shimon son of Tzemach Duran, merited to have his books beautifully printed and bound in fine, elegant bindings in virtue of his practice to cover his open books with a lavish kerchief (R. Yitzchak Palachi, Yafeh LaLev, III, Yoreh De'ah 277:3). Furthermore, it is told that he deeply respected his holy books and would clean them daily with a silk cloth (S.Y. Agnon, Sefer Sofer VeSipur, p. 152, related by R. Eliezerov in the name of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch; N. Ben Menachem, Gevilei Sefarim, pp. 11-12, related by R. Zevin in the name of the Rebbe Rashab of Lubavitch). Interestingly, all copies of this book with the original bindings were artistically prepared by hand, ornamented and decorated, with almost no copy similar to another. Most original bindings were made of fine mottled vellum, reminiscent of fish skin.
[11], 91; 69, [1]; 68, [1]; [1], 101, [1] leaves. 31.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text on some leaves. Small marginal tears to title page and other leaves, repaired with paper. Various signatures and stamps. Original artistically decorated parchment binding, with metal clasps (one lacking). Damage to binding; tears to spine. Back board partially detached.
This edition has several variants, which can be differentiated by the number of title pages. Some copies are known to have seven title pages (and even eight, see Kedem Auction 59, item 88), and some, like this copy, were printed with only four title pages (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, and see article by Dan and Gita Yardeni, Alei Sefer, X, pp. 119-132).
Stefansky Classics, no. 270.
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Classic and Miscellaneous Books -
Responsa and Novellea, Halacha and Ethics
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $800
Sold for: $2,125
Including buyer's premium
Pnei Yehoshua on the Talmud, by R. Yaakov Yosha Rabbi of Metz, Lviv and Frankfurt. Three out of four parts, printed in Frankfurt am Main, Amsterdam and in Fürth, in 1739-1780. First edition of the first two parts printed in the lifetime of the author, and first edition of Part IV, printed in Fürth, in 1780.
• "Pnei Yehoshua - Apei Zutra - Panim Meirot L'Gemara", Part I, novellae on Tractates Berachot, Shabbat, Pesachim, Beza, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkah, Megillah and Yoma. Frankfurt am Main, [1752]. First edition. Two title pages.
Early ownership inscriptions: "Asher son of R. Moshe Bloch of Windsheim"; "Baruch Wolf son of R. Get--". Scholarly gloss on Tractate Beza [leaf 12].
[2], 52; 66; 50; 22, 24-37; 29; 26; 10, 30-31 leaves. 35 cm. Light-colored, high-quality paper. Wide margins. Good condition. Stains. Wear to first leaves. Paper repairs to margins of first title page. Repaired tear to second title page affecting the border. Stamps. Original wood and leather binding, damaged (restored, with a new leather spine).
• "Pnei Yehoshua, Apei Zutrei - Panim Meirot L'Gemara", [Part II], novellae on Tractates Ketubot Gittin and Kiddushin. Amsterdam, [1739]. First edition. First book of the author printed in his lifetime.
Early inscriptions: Confirmation (in Yiddish) of "Shlomo son of R. Chaim", attesting that he sold the book at a lottery, 29th of Kislev 1769; ownership inscription of "Menachem ---", who purchased the book on the first day of selichot (Elul) 1770, from the widow of R. "Natan dayan of Mosbach".
4; 115; 106; 81; 20 leaves. Approx. 30 cm. Overall good condition. Stains, wear and signs of usage to first and last leaves. Traces of past dampness to last leaves. Original leather binding, with new leather spine (the book was rebound).
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book and the Vinograd-Rosenfeld CD list copies with different pagination (4; 115; 106; 81; 26 leaves). Apparently, there are variants of this book. Some libraries list copies with 20 leaves at the end, like this copy (the copy in Otzar HaHochma also has 20 leaves at the end).
• Pnei Yehoshua, Part IV, novellae on Tractates Chulin, Makot, Shevuot, Tur Choshen Mishpat and selections on various tractates. Fürth, [1780]. First edition of Part IV, printed after the second edition of all the parts was completed (Fürth, 1766-1780).
This part was printed after the author's passing, and was brought to print by the author's son, R. Leibush Rabbi of Hanover. The novellae of R. Leibush on Tractate Bava Kama begin on p. 55b. Approbations by leading Torah scholars of that generation appear at the beginning of the book. Among them are an approbation by the Noda BiYehuda and an approbation by R. Shaul Rabbi of Amsterdam (the leaf with approbations is not recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book).
Early signature on title page of "Binyamin Eliyahu Cohen". Various ownership inscriptions on the flyleaf, including: "I have purchased this with my money… from R. Binyamin Eli'".
[2], 81 leaves. 31 cm. Most leaves are in good condition. Stains. Wear to title page and to first leaves. Small tears and damage to title page margins. Worming to several leaves, slightly affecting text. New leather binding.
Stefansky Classics, no. 78.
• "Pnei Yehoshua - Apei Zutra - Panim Meirot L'Gemara", Part I, novellae on Tractates Berachot, Shabbat, Pesachim, Beza, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkah, Megillah and Yoma. Frankfurt am Main, [1752]. First edition. Two title pages.
Early ownership inscriptions: "Asher son of R. Moshe Bloch of Windsheim"; "Baruch Wolf son of R. Get--". Scholarly gloss on Tractate Beza [leaf 12].
[2], 52; 66; 50; 22, 24-37; 29; 26; 10, 30-31 leaves. 35 cm. Light-colored, high-quality paper. Wide margins. Good condition. Stains. Wear to first leaves. Paper repairs to margins of first title page. Repaired tear to second title page affecting the border. Stamps. Original wood and leather binding, damaged (restored, with a new leather spine).
• "Pnei Yehoshua, Apei Zutrei - Panim Meirot L'Gemara", [Part II], novellae on Tractates Ketubot Gittin and Kiddushin. Amsterdam, [1739]. First edition. First book of the author printed in his lifetime.
Early inscriptions: Confirmation (in Yiddish) of "Shlomo son of R. Chaim", attesting that he sold the book at a lottery, 29th of Kislev 1769; ownership inscription of "Menachem ---", who purchased the book on the first day of selichot (Elul) 1770, from the widow of R. "Natan dayan of Mosbach".
4; 115; 106; 81; 20 leaves. Approx. 30 cm. Overall good condition. Stains, wear and signs of usage to first and last leaves. Traces of past dampness to last leaves. Original leather binding, with new leather spine (the book was rebound).
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book and the Vinograd-Rosenfeld CD list copies with different pagination (4; 115; 106; 81; 26 leaves). Apparently, there are variants of this book. Some libraries list copies with 20 leaves at the end, like this copy (the copy in Otzar HaHochma also has 20 leaves at the end).
• Pnei Yehoshua, Part IV, novellae on Tractates Chulin, Makot, Shevuot, Tur Choshen Mishpat and selections on various tractates. Fürth, [1780]. First edition of Part IV, printed after the second edition of all the parts was completed (Fürth, 1766-1780).
This part was printed after the author's passing, and was brought to print by the author's son, R. Leibush Rabbi of Hanover. The novellae of R. Leibush on Tractate Bava Kama begin on p. 55b. Approbations by leading Torah scholars of that generation appear at the beginning of the book. Among them are an approbation by the Noda BiYehuda and an approbation by R. Shaul Rabbi of Amsterdam (the leaf with approbations is not recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book).
Early signature on title page of "Binyamin Eliyahu Cohen". Various ownership inscriptions on the flyleaf, including: "I have purchased this with my money… from R. Binyamin Eli'".
[2], 81 leaves. 31 cm. Most leaves are in good condition. Stains. Wear to title page and to first leaves. Small tears and damage to title page margins. Worming to several leaves, slightly affecting text. New leather binding.
Stefansky Classics, no. 78.
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Classic and Miscellaneous Books -
Responsa and Novellea, Halacha and Ethics
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $400
Unsold
Two books authored by R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz - first editions:
• Yaarot Devash, Parts I and II, homilies by R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. Karlsruhe, [1779-1782]. First edition.
Separate title page for part II. Both parts were brought to print by Yehuda Leib son of R. Moshe Worms of Karlsruhe, who had previously published several of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz's works.
Signatures and stamps on the title pages. Numerous signatures and inscriptions on the endpapers, including ownership inscription of Moses Joachim Bettlheim (R. Moshe Bettlheim - head of the Pressburg community in the time of the Chatam Sofer. He toiled to have the decree against yeshiva students in Pressburg rescinded, and the Chatam Sofer eulogized him: "If not for this man Moshe, there would be no students left in Pressburg"). Ownership inscription on the first title page (crossed out): "The book Yaarot Devash belongs to the renowned Torah scholar R. Avraham Yissachar Berish of Zaloshin".
[4], 116; [4], 56, 61-116 leaves. Lacking leaves 57-60 of part II. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Light marginal dampstains to some leaves. Minor worming to first leaves. Title page remargined. Early leather binding, worn and damaged, with worming.
Stefansky Classics, no. 491.
• Chiddushei Hilchot Niddah, with the text of the Shulchan Aruch, by R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. Karlsruhe, [1773]. First edition of this part of Kreiti UPleiti.
Signature on the title page: "Also this, G-d granted me, Moshe M.Sh.F.". Many inscriptions on the endpapers, including the following ownership inscription: "I acquired it from the estate of the rabbi, R. Moshe M.Sh.F… Yosef Leib son of R. David of Mainbernh[eim]" (R. Moshe mentioned here is R. Moshe Markscheinfeld, rabbi of Marktbreit, Germany).
[2], 62 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Small tears to foot of title page. Worming to final leaves, slightly affecting text. Leaves trimmed close to page headings. Early binding, with leather spine. Damage and worming to binding.
Not recorded in Stefansky Classics, no. 177.
• Yaarot Devash, Parts I and II, homilies by R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. Karlsruhe, [1779-1782]. First edition.
Separate title page for part II. Both parts were brought to print by Yehuda Leib son of R. Moshe Worms of Karlsruhe, who had previously published several of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz's works.
Signatures and stamps on the title pages. Numerous signatures and inscriptions on the endpapers, including ownership inscription of Moses Joachim Bettlheim (R. Moshe Bettlheim - head of the Pressburg community in the time of the Chatam Sofer. He toiled to have the decree against yeshiva students in Pressburg rescinded, and the Chatam Sofer eulogized him: "If not for this man Moshe, there would be no students left in Pressburg"). Ownership inscription on the first title page (crossed out): "The book Yaarot Devash belongs to the renowned Torah scholar R. Avraham Yissachar Berish of Zaloshin".
[4], 116; [4], 56, 61-116 leaves. Lacking leaves 57-60 of part II. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Light marginal dampstains to some leaves. Minor worming to first leaves. Title page remargined. Early leather binding, worn and damaged, with worming.
Stefansky Classics, no. 491.
• Chiddushei Hilchot Niddah, with the text of the Shulchan Aruch, by R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. Karlsruhe, [1773]. First edition of this part of Kreiti UPleiti.
Signature on the title page: "Also this, G-d granted me, Moshe M.Sh.F.". Many inscriptions on the endpapers, including the following ownership inscription: "I acquired it from the estate of the rabbi, R. Moshe M.Sh.F… Yosef Leib son of R. David of Mainbernh[eim]" (R. Moshe mentioned here is R. Moshe Markscheinfeld, rabbi of Marktbreit, Germany).
[2], 62 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Small tears to foot of title page. Worming to final leaves, slightly affecting text. Leaves trimmed close to page headings. Early binding, with leather spine. Damage and worming to binding.
Not recorded in Stefansky Classics, no. 177.
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Classic and Miscellaneous Books -
Responsa and Novellea, Halacha and Ethics
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,125
Including buyer's premium
Responsa Noda BiYehuda, Mahadura Kama, Parts I-II, by R. Yechezkel HaLevi Segal Landau Rabbi of Prague. Prague, [1776-1777]. First edition.
Separate title page for Part II.
The book was printed in stages. The printing began in Adar 1776 (as alluded to on the title page) and was concluded in Tevet 1777, as stated in the colophon at the end of Part II (p. 140a): "It was completed on… the 28th day… Tevet 1777". Sections 90-93 of Part I (with the well-known responsa against saying Leshem Yichud) are from Sivan 1776 - responsa written by the Noda BiYehuda several months after the printing had begun. Upon the completion of the printing of the book, the author delivered a special sermon in honor of the occasion "on Erev Rosh Chodesh Shevat 1777, upon the completion of his book Noda BiYehuda Kama" (Ahavat Zion, Prague 1827, Derush 9, p. 18b).
In the foreword to Noda BiYehuda Mahadura Tinyana (Prague 1811), the author's son, R. Yaakov'ke of Brody, recounts the printing of this book and the conduct of the Noda BiYehuda at that time: "…From the day the printing press was established in Prague until now, they haven't printed such a beautiful and elegant book… He did not spare any money and did not request help or support. When it was concluded, he generously distributed many copies for free, and the rest he gave to booksellers at a set price, equal to all sellers. If a wealthy individual requested to purchase a book directly from him, he would graciously respond: 'I cannot do you this favor; the books can be found in the shops… all who wish can purchase them without favoritism'. Apparently, the money paid for the books did not cover the printing costs which he openhandedly dispensed".
In his book Shem HaGedolim, the Chida writes about the book Noda BiYehuda: "His responsa are based on pilpul and reasoning, astuteness and erudition, and he taught Torah to the Jewish people through his books and disciples… The wise man can discern from his books that the writer is superior among the leading Torah scholars of his times, an outstanding genius…".
The Baal HaTanya said in reference to the holiness and importance of this book and its rulings: "The Rabbi of Prague was peerless in his rulings and G-d was with him, for he… did not deviate from the truth in all his rulings. Even in regard to his long responsum in section 72, although many Torah scholars of his time disagreed with him, in fact the law is as he wrote…" (Mofet HaDor, p. 74).
Ownership inscription on title page: "Belongs to R. Y.L. Sapir Rabbi of Humenné and its region" - R. Yehuda Leib Sapir Rabbi of Humenné (d. 1882), served a rabbi of Humenné from 1828. Authored the book of responsa and novellae Shaar Yehuda (Siget, 1877), which received enthusiastic approbations from the Divrei Chaim of Sanz and the author of Kol Aryeh. He discusses the teachings of the Noda BiYehuda numerous times in this book.
Stamps on several leaves: "Eliezer Davidovich Rabbi of the Vinné region, Stráňany (Michalovce)" - R. Eliezer Davidovich (1878-1942), dayan and posek in the towns of Vinné and Stráňany which are near Michalovce. Disciple of the author of Arugot HaBosem, from whom he received his ordination, as well as from the rebbe of Siget, author of Kedushat Yom Tov, and from R. Avraham Yitzchak Glick. He was murdered in the Holocaust in 1942. Some of his writings were printed in the book Ed Yaaleh (Bnei Brak 1988).
Other ownership inscriptions and signatures on the title page. Two long glosses by an unidentified writer.
[2], 86, [9] leaves; [1], 157 leaves. 32.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains and traces of past dampness. Tears to first two and last two leaves, repaired with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Classics, no. 309.
Separate title page for Part II.
The book was printed in stages. The printing began in Adar 1776 (as alluded to on the title page) and was concluded in Tevet 1777, as stated in the colophon at the end of Part II (p. 140a): "It was completed on… the 28th day… Tevet 1777". Sections 90-93 of Part I (with the well-known responsa against saying Leshem Yichud) are from Sivan 1776 - responsa written by the Noda BiYehuda several months after the printing had begun. Upon the completion of the printing of the book, the author delivered a special sermon in honor of the occasion "on Erev Rosh Chodesh Shevat 1777, upon the completion of his book Noda BiYehuda Kama" (Ahavat Zion, Prague 1827, Derush 9, p. 18b).
In the foreword to Noda BiYehuda Mahadura Tinyana (Prague 1811), the author's son, R. Yaakov'ke of Brody, recounts the printing of this book and the conduct of the Noda BiYehuda at that time: "…From the day the printing press was established in Prague until now, they haven't printed such a beautiful and elegant book… He did not spare any money and did not request help or support. When it was concluded, he generously distributed many copies for free, and the rest he gave to booksellers at a set price, equal to all sellers. If a wealthy individual requested to purchase a book directly from him, he would graciously respond: 'I cannot do you this favor; the books can be found in the shops… all who wish can purchase them without favoritism'. Apparently, the money paid for the books did not cover the printing costs which he openhandedly dispensed".
In his book Shem HaGedolim, the Chida writes about the book Noda BiYehuda: "His responsa are based on pilpul and reasoning, astuteness and erudition, and he taught Torah to the Jewish people through his books and disciples… The wise man can discern from his books that the writer is superior among the leading Torah scholars of his times, an outstanding genius…".
The Baal HaTanya said in reference to the holiness and importance of this book and its rulings: "The Rabbi of Prague was peerless in his rulings and G-d was with him, for he… did not deviate from the truth in all his rulings. Even in regard to his long responsum in section 72, although many Torah scholars of his time disagreed with him, in fact the law is as he wrote…" (Mofet HaDor, p. 74).
Ownership inscription on title page: "Belongs to R. Y.L. Sapir Rabbi of Humenné and its region" - R. Yehuda Leib Sapir Rabbi of Humenné (d. 1882), served a rabbi of Humenné from 1828. Authored the book of responsa and novellae Shaar Yehuda (Siget, 1877), which received enthusiastic approbations from the Divrei Chaim of Sanz and the author of Kol Aryeh. He discusses the teachings of the Noda BiYehuda numerous times in this book.
Stamps on several leaves: "Eliezer Davidovich Rabbi of the Vinné region, Stráňany (Michalovce)" - R. Eliezer Davidovich (1878-1942), dayan and posek in the towns of Vinné and Stráňany which are near Michalovce. Disciple of the author of Arugot HaBosem, from whom he received his ordination, as well as from the rebbe of Siget, author of Kedushat Yom Tov, and from R. Avraham Yitzchak Glick. He was murdered in the Holocaust in 1942. Some of his writings were printed in the book Ed Yaaleh (Bnei Brak 1988).
Other ownership inscriptions and signatures on the title page. Two long glosses by an unidentified writer.
[2], 86, [9] leaves; [1], 157 leaves. 32.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains and traces of past dampness. Tears to first two and last two leaves, repaired with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Classics, no. 309.
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Classic and Miscellaneous Books -
Responsa and Novellea, Halacha and Ethics
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $400
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Responsa Noda BiYehuda - Tinyana, two parts, responsa on the four sections of Shulchan Aruch, by R. Yechezkel HaLevi Segal Landau Rabbi of Prague. Prague, 1811. First edition. Two parts in one volume. Separate title page for each part.
The book Noda BiYehuda - Mahadura Kama was published in the author's lifetime in 1776. This book, Noda BiYehuda - Mahadura Tinyana, was published in 1811, after the author's passing (in 1793). The book was arranged and brought to print by the author's son R. Shmuel Rabbi of Prague. It opens with two noteworthy forewords by the author's sons, R. Shmuel and R. Yaakov'ke , comprising a biography of the author and the history of the printing of his work - Noda BiYehuda, Mahadura Kama and Tinyana. This book includes dozens of responsa and glosses from the publisher, R. Shmuel, as well as several responsa from the author's eldest son R. Yaakov'ke.
In one responsum, the author mentions "The prominent rabbi, dayan in the Beit Din, R. Yaakov G.B.". A handwritten gloss was added in the margin, identifying this R. Yaakov as R. Yaakov Ginzburg, author of Zera Yaakov on Tractate Shabbat (Prague 1814).
Ownership inscriptions and signatures on the title page and back endpaper: "I acquired this Noda BiYehuda Mahadura Tinyana with my wealth… here Pressburg, Tolaat Yaakov son of R. Moshe… Stern"; "Simcha…".
Portrait print of the Noda BiYehuda mounted on the back endpaper (tears to the print).
[6], 2-161, 163-170, [1], 169, 150-159, [1] leaves. 34 cm. Overall good condition, several leaves in fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to first title page and several subsequent leaves, not affecting text. Old binding (original?), entirely covered with adhesive-backed vinyl. Title page and back endpaper likewise reinforced.
Stefansky Classics, no. 309.
The book Noda BiYehuda - Mahadura Kama was published in the author's lifetime in 1776. This book, Noda BiYehuda - Mahadura Tinyana, was published in 1811, after the author's passing (in 1793). The book was arranged and brought to print by the author's son R. Shmuel Rabbi of Prague. It opens with two noteworthy forewords by the author's sons, R. Shmuel and R. Yaakov'ke , comprising a biography of the author and the history of the printing of his work - Noda BiYehuda, Mahadura Kama and Tinyana. This book includes dozens of responsa and glosses from the publisher, R. Shmuel, as well as several responsa from the author's eldest son R. Yaakov'ke.
In one responsum, the author mentions "The prominent rabbi, dayan in the Beit Din, R. Yaakov G.B.". A handwritten gloss was added in the margin, identifying this R. Yaakov as R. Yaakov Ginzburg, author of Zera Yaakov on Tractate Shabbat (Prague 1814).
Ownership inscriptions and signatures on the title page and back endpaper: "I acquired this Noda BiYehuda Mahadura Tinyana with my wealth… here Pressburg, Tolaat Yaakov son of R. Moshe… Stern"; "Simcha…".
Portrait print of the Noda BiYehuda mounted on the back endpaper (tears to the print).
[6], 2-161, 163-170, [1], 169, 150-159, [1] leaves. 34 cm. Overall good condition, several leaves in fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to first title page and several subsequent leaves, not affecting text. Old binding (original?), entirely covered with adhesive-backed vinyl. Title page and back endpaper likewise reinforced.
Stefansky Classics, no. 309.
Category
Classic and Miscellaneous Books -
Responsa and Novellea, Halacha and Ethics
Catalogue
Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $300
Sold for: $550
Including buyer's premium
Avnei Milu'im on Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer, Parts I and II, by R. Aryeh Leib HaKohen Heller, author of Ketzot HaChoshen. Lviv-Zhovkva, [1815-1825]. First edition of both parts.
Handwritten inscription on front endpaper: "I received this as a gift for my wedding which took place on 12th Tammuz 1832, from my uncle, the prominent and wealthy R. Kalonymus Kalman of Zhetl (Dzyatlava), Moshe Aharon Friedman".
Two parts in one volume. Part I: [5], 75, 14 leaves. [4] leaves from end of book were bound in this copy at the beginning, after title page. Part II: [4], 80, 30, [3] leaves. Approx. 36 cm. Good condition. Stains. Creases and wear to several leaves. Worming to final leaves, slightly affecting several letters. Old binding, worn and damaged.
Stefansky Classics, no. 186.
Handwritten inscription on front endpaper: "I received this as a gift for my wedding which took place on 12th Tammuz 1832, from my uncle, the prominent and wealthy R. Kalonymus Kalman of Zhetl (Dzyatlava), Moshe Aharon Friedman".
Two parts in one volume. Part I: [5], 75, 14 leaves. [4] leaves from end of book were bound in this copy at the beginning, after title page. Part II: [4], 80, 30, [3] leaves. Approx. 36 cm. Good condition. Stains. Creases and wear to several leaves. Worming to final leaves, slightly affecting several letters. Old binding, worn and damaged.
Stefansky Classics, no. 186.
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Classic and Miscellaneous Books -
Responsa and Novellea, Halacha and Ethics
Catalogue
Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $500
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Responsa of R. Akiva Eger, Sefer HaPesakim (halachic rulings) and Part I of Sefer HaKetavim (explanations of Talmudic topics). Warsaw, 1834. Two title pages.
First edition printed during the lifetime of the author, R. Akiva Eger, who requested of his sons to print it "on nice paper, in black ink and fine typeface, because, in my opinion, the soul reacts and the mind and concentration are awakened when studying from a fine and elegant book" (from the foreword). This book was indeed printed on thick, high-quality paper, manufactured especially for this printing (the watermarks of the paper bear the name of the manufacturer and the name of the customer "Eiger").
Four scholarly glosses, in Ashkenazic script.
[2], 222 leaves. 33 cm. Thick, high-quality greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Worming (repaired) to last leaf. A tear to last leaf affecting text of several lines (repaired with paper; some of text replaced in handwriting). Many stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Classics, no. 310.
First edition printed during the lifetime of the author, R. Akiva Eger, who requested of his sons to print it "on nice paper, in black ink and fine typeface, because, in my opinion, the soul reacts and the mind and concentration are awakened when studying from a fine and elegant book" (from the foreword). This book was indeed printed on thick, high-quality paper, manufactured especially for this printing (the watermarks of the paper bear the name of the manufacturer and the name of the customer "Eiger").
Four scholarly glosses, in Ashkenazic script.
[2], 222 leaves. 33 cm. Thick, high-quality greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Worming (repaired) to last leaf. A tear to last leaf affecting text of several lines (repaired with paper; some of text replaced in handwriting). Many stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Classics, no. 310.
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Classic and Miscellaneous Books -
Responsa and Novellea, Halacha and Ethics
Catalogue
Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $300
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Ohel Yosef, novellae on the Talmud, by R. Yosef (Yoske) of Pidkamin. Aleksnitz (Novyy Oleksinets), 1767. Only edition.
Signatures on title page: "Berman Ullman" (rabbi of Zsámbokrét), "Daniel Katz Glanzman", and others.
[1], 39 leaves. 33 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Dark ink stain to one leaf. Worming, affecting text, to title page and several other leaves, repaired with paper. Inscriptions on title page. New leather binding.
Signatures on title page: "Berman Ullman" (rabbi of Zsámbokrét), "Daniel Katz Glanzman", and others.
[1], 39 leaves. 33 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Dark ink stain to one leaf. Worming, affecting text, to title page and several other leaves, repaired with paper. Inscriptions on title page. New leather binding.
Category
Classic and Miscellaneous Books -
Responsa and Novellea, Halacha and Ethics
Catalogue
Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $600
Unsold
Large collection of approximately 140 books on various topics. [Various places, 18th-20th centuries]. Most of the books are from the 19th-20th centuries.
The collection comprises classic books, Talmud and Mishnayot, Halachah and responsa, many books of novellae on the Talmud, commentaries to the Torah and Midrashim, ethics books, Haskalah and scholarly books, machzorim and prayer books, and more.
Some books feature signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions.
The collection includes:
• Commentary to the Torah, by Don Yitzchak Abarbanel. Hanau, 1710.
• Two parts of Pachad Yitzchak by R. Yitzchak Lampronti (volumes I and III), first edition. Venice, [1750-1796].
• Siddur for weekdays and Shabbat, following the Sephardi rite. Amsterdam, [1771]. At the end of the siddur (p. 159b): signature of the publisher Yaakov da Silva Mendes, cantor of the Sephardic synagogue in Amsterdam in the second half of the 18th century.
• Tzelach - Tziyun LeNefesh Chaya, on Tractate Pesachim. Prague, [1783-1784]. First edition, the first volume of the Tzelach series. Printed in the author's lifetime.
• Polish rite machzor, for weekdays, the High Holidays and the Three Festivals. Prague, 1800-1801. Two volumes.
• Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Niddah and Order Taharot. Dyhernfurth, [1817-1819].
• Melechet Machshevet, commentary to the Torah by R. Moshe Chefetz. [Königsberg, 1860]. With the portrait of the author.
• Maginei Eretz, Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, Part I. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, 1861.
• Sefer HaYashar, chronicles of the Torah period, with the glosses and notes by the first publisher, R. Yosef son of Shmuel HaKatan. Berlin, 1923. Woodcuts by Leo Michelson.
Approx. 140 books and a few booklets. Size and condition vary. The collection was not thoroughly inspected, and is being sold as is.
The collection comprises classic books, Talmud and Mishnayot, Halachah and responsa, many books of novellae on the Talmud, commentaries to the Torah and Midrashim, ethics books, Haskalah and scholarly books, machzorim and prayer books, and more.
Some books feature signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions.
The collection includes:
• Commentary to the Torah, by Don Yitzchak Abarbanel. Hanau, 1710.
• Two parts of Pachad Yitzchak by R. Yitzchak Lampronti (volumes I and III), first edition. Venice, [1750-1796].
• Siddur for weekdays and Shabbat, following the Sephardi rite. Amsterdam, [1771]. At the end of the siddur (p. 159b): signature of the publisher Yaakov da Silva Mendes, cantor of the Sephardic synagogue in Amsterdam in the second half of the 18th century.
• Tzelach - Tziyun LeNefesh Chaya, on Tractate Pesachim. Prague, [1783-1784]. First edition, the first volume of the Tzelach series. Printed in the author's lifetime.
• Polish rite machzor, for weekdays, the High Holidays and the Three Festivals. Prague, 1800-1801. Two volumes.
• Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Niddah and Order Taharot. Dyhernfurth, [1817-1819].
• Melechet Machshevet, commentary to the Torah by R. Moshe Chefetz. [Königsberg, 1860]. With the portrait of the author.
• Maginei Eretz, Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, Part I. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, 1861.
• Sefer HaYashar, chronicles of the Torah period, with the glosses and notes by the first publisher, R. Yosef son of Shmuel HaKatan. Berlin, 1923. Woodcuts by Leo Michelson.
Approx. 140 books and a few booklets. Size and condition vary. The collection was not thoroughly inspected, and is being sold as is.
Category
Classic and Miscellaneous Books -
Responsa and Novellea, Halacha and Ethics
Catalogue
Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $600
Unsold
Six books authored or edited by Isaac Satanow:
• Zemirot Asaf, Part III, ethics in poetry form, modeled after the Books of Tehillim and Mishlei. Berlin, [1793].
Part III of Satanow's series of books. This book is one of Satanow's forgeries. He attributes his work (in the first volume of Mishlei Asaf) to Asaf, the Psalmic poet, stating that he himself only composed the commentary, while in reality, the entire book was his creation: the main text, together with the commentary, approbation, forewords and praises. The book begins with Shirat Dodim, a poem in praise of the author by "Zarchi ibn Masoud of Italy, presently in company of the generals of the Czar's army… in the plains of Brabant"; this poem is also pseudoepigraphic, and was composed by Satanow.
• Siftei Renanot, Hebrew grammar, by Isaac Satanow. Berlin, 1773. Ownership inscription on inside cover.
• Sefer HaMiddot by Aristotle, Parts I and II, with a commentary by Isaac Satanow. Berlin, 1790. Worming. Stamp of "R. Itzek Satanow" on the title page.?• Bi'ur Milot HaHigayon by the Rambam. Anonymous commentary (by Moses Mendelssohn), with additions and glosses by Isaac Satanow. Berlin, [1795].
• Machbarot Immanuel, with glosses and notes by Isaac Satanow. Berlin, 1796.
• Sefer HaGedarim, encyclopedic work on philosophy, medicine and ethics, by R. Menachem son of Avraham Perpignan. New edition, with additions by Isaac Satanow. Berlin, 1798.
Signatures, ownership inscriptions and stamps on the title pages and other leaves.
Isaac Satanow (1732-1804) was a strange and enigmatic figure, an exceptionally talented and erudite scholar, amongst the founders of the Haskalah movement. He authored dozens of books, some of which were pseudoepigraphic, having been attributed by him to earlier writers. Satanow also published books authored by Torah scholars of the Middle Ages and books of Hebrew poetry, such as Bi'ur Milot HaHigayon and Machbarot Immanuel (included in this collection).
6 books. Size and condition vary.
• Zemirot Asaf, Part III, ethics in poetry form, modeled after the Books of Tehillim and Mishlei. Berlin, [1793].
Part III of Satanow's series of books. This book is one of Satanow's forgeries. He attributes his work (in the first volume of Mishlei Asaf) to Asaf, the Psalmic poet, stating that he himself only composed the commentary, while in reality, the entire book was his creation: the main text, together with the commentary, approbation, forewords and praises. The book begins with Shirat Dodim, a poem in praise of the author by "Zarchi ibn Masoud of Italy, presently in company of the generals of the Czar's army… in the plains of Brabant"; this poem is also pseudoepigraphic, and was composed by Satanow.
• Siftei Renanot, Hebrew grammar, by Isaac Satanow. Berlin, 1773. Ownership inscription on inside cover.
• Sefer HaMiddot by Aristotle, Parts I and II, with a commentary by Isaac Satanow. Berlin, 1790. Worming. Stamp of "R. Itzek Satanow" on the title page.?• Bi'ur Milot HaHigayon by the Rambam. Anonymous commentary (by Moses Mendelssohn), with additions and glosses by Isaac Satanow. Berlin, [1795].
• Machbarot Immanuel, with glosses and notes by Isaac Satanow. Berlin, 1796.
• Sefer HaGedarim, encyclopedic work on philosophy, medicine and ethics, by R. Menachem son of Avraham Perpignan. New edition, with additions by Isaac Satanow. Berlin, 1798.
Signatures, ownership inscriptions and stamps on the title pages and other leaves.
Isaac Satanow (1732-1804) was a strange and enigmatic figure, an exceptionally talented and erudite scholar, amongst the founders of the Haskalah movement. He authored dozens of books, some of which were pseudoepigraphic, having been attributed by him to earlier writers. Satanow also published books authored by Torah scholars of the Middle Ages and books of Hebrew poetry, such as Bi'ur Milot HaHigayon and Machbarot Immanuel (included in this collection).
6 books. Size and condition vary.
Category
Classic and Miscellaneous Books -
Responsa and Novellea, Halacha and Ethics
Catalogue
Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $300
Unsold
Tur Orach Chaim and Even HaEzer, with the Bach [Bayit Chadash]. Medzhibozh: [Yaakov Pinchas of Medzhibozh and Yosef son of R. Tzvi HaCohen of Polonne], [1818-1821]. Two volumes.
Ownership inscriptions and stamps.
Two volumes. Orach Chaim: [2], 278 [i.e. 297] leaves. Mispagination. 33.5 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Thick, high-quality paper. Most leaves are in good condition. Stains and minor wear. Worming affecting the title page and other leaves. Deleted stamp on title page. New leather binding. Even HaEzer: [1], 134 leaves. Lacking last 5 leaves, 135-139. 33 cm. Printed in part on blueish paper. Fair condition. Stains. Worming. affecting text. New binding.
Ownership inscriptions and stamps.
Two volumes. Orach Chaim: [2], 278 [i.e. 297] leaves. Mispagination. 33.5 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Thick, high-quality paper. Most leaves are in good condition. Stains and minor wear. Worming affecting the title page and other leaves. Deleted stamp on title page. New leather binding. Even HaEzer: [1], 134 leaves. Lacking last 5 leaves, 135-139. 33 cm. Printed in part on blueish paper. Fair condition. Stains. Worming. affecting text. New binding.
Category
Classic and Miscellaneous Books -
Responsa and Novellea, Halacha and Ethics
Catalogue
Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $300
Sold for: $475
Including buyer's premium
Nachlat Tzvi, by R. Tzvi Guttmacher. Lviv, 1873. First edition.
Includes four compositions: Nachlat Tzvi on Tractate Yevamot and Ken Meforeshet on Mishnayot Tractate Kinnim, by R. Tzvi Guttmacher; Tzofnat Pane'ach and Shalom BePamalia shel Maala, by his father R. Eliyahu Guttmacher of Greiditz (Grodzisk Wielkopolski).
R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz (1796-1875) was a disciple of R. Akiva Eger. Known as a holy kabbalist and wonder-worker, he published the works of his son R. Tzvi, who passed away in his lifetime. In his foreword to Ken Meforeshet, R. Eliyahu promises: "Whoever seeks deliverance from G-d… should study a Mishna with the Rav (Bartenura), Tosafot Yom Tov and my son's commentary and then stand to pray in any language he is comfortable in… detailing his request so he will be answered…".
[1], 1-4 pages; 2-28; 42 leaves. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Dry, brittle paper. Tears in several places. Old binding, damaged.
Variant. In this copy, two leaves with "Index to the book Tzofnat Pane'ach" were added after the title page. These leaves are not recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
Includes four compositions: Nachlat Tzvi on Tractate Yevamot and Ken Meforeshet on Mishnayot Tractate Kinnim, by R. Tzvi Guttmacher; Tzofnat Pane'ach and Shalom BePamalia shel Maala, by his father R. Eliyahu Guttmacher of Greiditz (Grodzisk Wielkopolski).
R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz (1796-1875) was a disciple of R. Akiva Eger. Known as a holy kabbalist and wonder-worker, he published the works of his son R. Tzvi, who passed away in his lifetime. In his foreword to Ken Meforeshet, R. Eliyahu promises: "Whoever seeks deliverance from G-d… should study a Mishna with the Rav (Bartenura), Tosafot Yom Tov and my son's commentary and then stand to pray in any language he is comfortable in… detailing his request so he will be answered…".
[1], 1-4 pages; 2-28; 42 leaves. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Dry, brittle paper. Tears in several places. Old binding, damaged.
Variant. In this copy, two leaves with "Index to the book Tzofnat Pane'ach" were added after the title page. These leaves are not recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
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Classic and Miscellaneous Books -
Responsa and Novellea, Halacha and Ethics
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