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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Roman-rite machzor, with the Kimcha DeAvishona commentary. Part I - prayers for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, Passover Haggadah, Tractate Avot with the commentaries of the Rambam and "the leading physician Rabbenu Ovadia of Sforno". Bologna: [Menachem son of Abraham of Modena, Yechiel son of Solomon of Ravenna and Dan Aryeh son of Solomon Chaim of Monselice], [1540].
One of the most prominent machzorim printed in Italy. Only edition of Kimcha DeAvishona, comprehensive commentary to prayers and piyyutim, by R. Yochanan son of R. Yosef Treves (the commentary was published anonymously; regarding different copies of this machzor, some featuring the name of the author, see: Alexander Marx, R. Joseph Arli and R. Johanen Treves, Kovetz Mada'i LeZecher Moshe Schorr, New York 1945, pp. 193-194; Yitzchak Rivkind, Dikdukei Soferim, Kiryat Sefer, IV, 1927-1928, pp. 274-275).
The machzor contains many glosses in Italian script by an unidentified Torah scholar, from the time of the printing. Several glosses from other writers. Almost all the glosses are trimmed and some are faded, with damage to text. The glosses mention books published in that period (such as Meor Einayim by R. Azariah dei Rossi, Derech Chaim and Avodat HaMikdash by R. Menachem de Lonzano, commentary to Azharot by R. Yosef HaLoez, and others). The writer mentions various customs and textual variations, adding his own thoughts and those of contemporary Torah scholars (for instance: "They have already said that there must be a closing line… and in my opinion… in the Sephardi rite"; "…I was told that the exceptional Torah scholar [Pro]vencal…"; "So… R. Pinchas"; "The correct text in my opinion is…", and more).
Part I only. [200] leaves. 29 cm. Condition varies, some leaves in good or fair condition, and some in fair-poor condition. Stains. Dampstains. Extensive wear to some leaves. Worming. Many large tears to title page and approx. twenty first leaves, affecting border and text, with some loss. Many tears to other leaves in the middle of book, and to final leaf. Paper repairs in some places, with occasional damage to text. Detached leaves. Early leather binding, worn and damaged.
Less than twenty Hebrew titles were ever printed in Bologna, and this machzor was one of the last books printed there.
Stefansky Classics, no. 434.
One of the most prominent machzorim printed in Italy. Only edition of Kimcha DeAvishona, comprehensive commentary to prayers and piyyutim, by R. Yochanan son of R. Yosef Treves (the commentary was published anonymously; regarding different copies of this machzor, some featuring the name of the author, see: Alexander Marx, R. Joseph Arli and R. Johanen Treves, Kovetz Mada'i LeZecher Moshe Schorr, New York 1945, pp. 193-194; Yitzchak Rivkind, Dikdukei Soferim, Kiryat Sefer, IV, 1927-1928, pp. 274-275).
The machzor contains many glosses in Italian script by an unidentified Torah scholar, from the time of the printing. Several glosses from other writers. Almost all the glosses are trimmed and some are faded, with damage to text. The glosses mention books published in that period (such as Meor Einayim by R. Azariah dei Rossi, Derech Chaim and Avodat HaMikdash by R. Menachem de Lonzano, commentary to Azharot by R. Yosef HaLoez, and others). The writer mentions various customs and textual variations, adding his own thoughts and those of contemporary Torah scholars (for instance: "They have already said that there must be a closing line… and in my opinion… in the Sephardi rite"; "…I was told that the exceptional Torah scholar [Pro]vencal…"; "So… R. Pinchas"; "The correct text in my opinion is…", and more).
Part I only. [200] leaves. 29 cm. Condition varies, some leaves in good or fair condition, and some in fair-poor condition. Stains. Dampstains. Extensive wear to some leaves. Worming. Many large tears to title page and approx. twenty first leaves, affecting border and text, with some loss. Many tears to other leaves in the middle of book, and to final leaf. Paper repairs in some places, with occasional damage to text. Detached leaves. Early leather binding, worn and damaged.
Less than twenty Hebrew titles were ever printed in Bologna, and this machzor was one of the last books printed there.
Stefansky Classics, no. 434.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $750
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Orden de Ros Asanah y Kypur. Traduzido en Espanol y de nueve emmedado y anadido el Keter Malchut, y otras cosas - machzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, translated into Spanish by David Fereira and Mosseh Moreno Henriques. Amsterdam, [1663]. Spanish.
This machzor was printed entirely in Spanish, and was intended for the community of ex-Marranos, who over the years lost familiarity with the Hebrew language.
Fine engraved title page depicting Biblical scenes, with Spanish captions.
304, 321-479 pages. Approx. 16 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains. Upper margin of title page trimmed, slightly affecting top of illustration. Minor marginal damage to title page. Early leather binding, with damage.
This machzor was printed entirely in Spanish, and was intended for the community of ex-Marranos, who over the years lost familiarity with the Hebrew language.
Fine engraved title page depicting Biblical scenes, with Spanish captions.
304, 321-479 pages. Approx. 16 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains. Upper margin of title page trimmed, slightly affecting top of illustration. Minor marginal damage to title page. Early leather binding, with damage.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $6,000
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Siddur with the commentary of R. Yaakov Emden, Part I - Amudei Shamayim (prayers for weekdays and Shabbat) and Part II - Shaarei Shamayim (prayers for festivals and more), Ashkenazi rite. Altona: [printed in the home of the author R. Yaakov Rabbi of Emden - the Yaavetz, 1745-1747]. First edition.
Two parts out of three of the siddur with R. Yaakov Emden's commentaries, based on revealed parts of the Torah and on Kabbalah - following the teachings of the Arizal. The first edition of this siddur is renowned for its great precision. R. Yaakov Emden expended great effort in establishing the exact text of the siddur, in the vocalization and accuracy of the words. This siddur was reprinted in many editions and was named by later printers "the Beit Yaakov siddur". In the siddur's later editions (Lviv and Warsaw), modifications and errors affected the text of the prayers, and all that remains of R. Yaakov Emden's corrections and precisions are his comments, integrated in his commentary printed in the margins.
R. Yaakov Emden's siddur became widely accepted in the Chassidic world, and its second edition was printed in Korets in 1818, at the initiative and with the approbation of great Chassidic leaders: the rabbi of Apta and R. Mordechai of Chernobyl. The latter describes in his approbation the rarity of the first edition - the teachings of the Yaavetz are so cherished that "the siddurim have already become worn out, and there is not one to be found in the whole city". The Korets edition included only parts I and II, and in 1836, the third part was printed in Berditchev at the initiative and with the approbation of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin (who praised the siddur in his approbation: "It was established and originates from golden foundations, in order to indicate the correct path with pure intellect on the topic of prayer"). The Imrei Yosef of Spinka wrote in the name of the sons of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, who heard from their father who had a tradition that the Baal Shem Tov told R. Efraim, brother of the Yaavetz: "Your brother the Yaavetz was connected to the Upper spheres all day" (approbation of R. Moshe Halberstam to the Eshkol edition of the siddur, Jerusalem 1993). Tzror HaChaim (by R. Ch. Liebersohn, Biłgoraj 1913, p. 22), quotes in the name of the Baal Shem Tov: "Chacham Tzvi had five sons, whom the Baal Shem Tov attested all merited Divine Inspiration, yet he offered especially effusive praise on one of them, without disclosing which one, but his friends confirmed that he was referring to the Yaavetz". The Yeshuot Moshe of Vizhnitz writes in his approbation to that same edition: "…This siddur did not depart from the tables of our teachers and ancestors, who utilized it constantly, especially while leading the Seder on Passover night". Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch quoted precisions and practices from this siddur several times in his discourses, and once remarked "R. Yaakov Emden exercised ultimate precision in every way, to the point of being meticulous even regarding the letters etc." (BeTzel HaChochma, p. 265). Title page of Part I: "Palatin Bet El, resting upon seven Amudei Shamayim, also called Ohr Shivat HaYamim". On the verso of the title page, approbation by R. Yechezkel Katzenellenbogen Rabbi of Altona-Hamburg-Wandsbek, extolling the virtues of the siddur. He relates in his approbation of cantors who are not meticulous to follow the rules of grammar "and sometimes upon hearing such mistakes, I berated them…". Title page of Part II: "The palace of the city of G-d, is open to 14 gates… Shaarei Shamayim… for the days and months of the year". The approbation of R. Aryeh Leibush Rabbi and yeshiva dean of Amsterdam, brother-in-law of the author and outstanding Torah scholar, is presented on p. 159b, followed by the author's apology for printing the approbation at the end of the siddur (rather than at the beginning, as is customary), explaining that it was received only at the end of the printing: "…and it is already known that the position does not bring honor to the person, and we find that the last one is the most cherished, and the Torah does not follow chronological order...".
Two parts in two volumes. Vol. I: [1], 356, 354-385, 389-415, 417-418 leaves. Vol. II: 159 leaves. 16.5-17 cm. Some leaves significantly darkened. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dampstains to title page of Part I and other places. Stamps on title pages and other leaves. New matching leather bindings.
Stefansky Classics, no. 415.
Two parts out of three of the siddur with R. Yaakov Emden's commentaries, based on revealed parts of the Torah and on Kabbalah - following the teachings of the Arizal. The first edition of this siddur is renowned for its great precision. R. Yaakov Emden expended great effort in establishing the exact text of the siddur, in the vocalization and accuracy of the words. This siddur was reprinted in many editions and was named by later printers "the Beit Yaakov siddur". In the siddur's later editions (Lviv and Warsaw), modifications and errors affected the text of the prayers, and all that remains of R. Yaakov Emden's corrections and precisions are his comments, integrated in his commentary printed in the margins.
R. Yaakov Emden's siddur became widely accepted in the Chassidic world, and its second edition was printed in Korets in 1818, at the initiative and with the approbation of great Chassidic leaders: the rabbi of Apta and R. Mordechai of Chernobyl. The latter describes in his approbation the rarity of the first edition - the teachings of the Yaavetz are so cherished that "the siddurim have already become worn out, and there is not one to be found in the whole city". The Korets edition included only parts I and II, and in 1836, the third part was printed in Berditchev at the initiative and with the approbation of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin (who praised the siddur in his approbation: "It was established and originates from golden foundations, in order to indicate the correct path with pure intellect on the topic of prayer"). The Imrei Yosef of Spinka wrote in the name of the sons of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, who heard from their father who had a tradition that the Baal Shem Tov told R. Efraim, brother of the Yaavetz: "Your brother the Yaavetz was connected to the Upper spheres all day" (approbation of R. Moshe Halberstam to the Eshkol edition of the siddur, Jerusalem 1993). Tzror HaChaim (by R. Ch. Liebersohn, Biłgoraj 1913, p. 22), quotes in the name of the Baal Shem Tov: "Chacham Tzvi had five sons, whom the Baal Shem Tov attested all merited Divine Inspiration, yet he offered especially effusive praise on one of them, without disclosing which one, but his friends confirmed that he was referring to the Yaavetz". The Yeshuot Moshe of Vizhnitz writes in his approbation to that same edition: "…This siddur did not depart from the tables of our teachers and ancestors, who utilized it constantly, especially while leading the Seder on Passover night". Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch quoted precisions and practices from this siddur several times in his discourses, and once remarked "R. Yaakov Emden exercised ultimate precision in every way, to the point of being meticulous even regarding the letters etc." (BeTzel HaChochma, p. 265). Title page of Part I: "Palatin Bet El, resting upon seven Amudei Shamayim, also called Ohr Shivat HaYamim". On the verso of the title page, approbation by R. Yechezkel Katzenellenbogen Rabbi of Altona-Hamburg-Wandsbek, extolling the virtues of the siddur. He relates in his approbation of cantors who are not meticulous to follow the rules of grammar "and sometimes upon hearing such mistakes, I berated them…". Title page of Part II: "The palace of the city of G-d, is open to 14 gates… Shaarei Shamayim… for the days and months of the year". The approbation of R. Aryeh Leibush Rabbi and yeshiva dean of Amsterdam, brother-in-law of the author and outstanding Torah scholar, is presented on p. 159b, followed by the author's apology for printing the approbation at the end of the siddur (rather than at the beginning, as is customary), explaining that it was received only at the end of the printing: "…and it is already known that the position does not bring honor to the person, and we find that the last one is the most cherished, and the Torah does not follow chronological order...".
Two parts in two volumes. Vol. I: [1], 356, 354-385, 389-415, 417-418 leaves. Vol. II: 159 leaves. 16.5-17 cm. Some leaves significantly darkened. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dampstains to title page of Part I and other places. Stamps on title pages and other leaves. New matching leather bindings.
Stefansky Classics, no. 415.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Birat Migdal Oz - Birkot Shamayim, laws, ethics, polemics, homilies and kabbalah on various topics, by R. Yaakov Emden. Altona: [printed in the home of the author, R. Yaakov Rabbi of Emden - the Yaavetz], 1748. First edition.
R. Yaakov Emden mentions this book in his book Megillat Sefer: "I published with the help of G-d… the book Migdal Oz and Birkot Shamayim with Beit Middot".
This book is the third volume of the siddur Paltin Beit El published by R. Yaakov Emden.
This volume, which contains 32 "Aliyot" (chapters) - corresponding to the 32 paths of wisdom, ends with the conclusion to "Aliya 32 - Aliya of Fear", followed by a conclusion and indexes to all 32 "Aliyot". The book originally ended here, though the author later composed some additional chapters ("Aliya of Honor" and others), which were added to some copies only (see below).
314 leaves. 17 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to title page and final leaf, affecting text. Marginal tears to several leaves, not affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
See: Stefansky Classics, no. 415.
The printing of this book was interrupted and never completed. This book has several variants: Some copies end with leaf 395, in the middle of a topic (with the catchword "Aroch" on the last page), and some copies, such as this one, end with leaf 314, with the conclusion to the first 32 chapters of the book.
R. Yaakov Emden mentions this book in his book Megillat Sefer: "I published with the help of G-d… the book Migdal Oz and Birkot Shamayim with Beit Middot".
This book is the third volume of the siddur Paltin Beit El published by R. Yaakov Emden.
This volume, which contains 32 "Aliyot" (chapters) - corresponding to the 32 paths of wisdom, ends with the conclusion to "Aliya 32 - Aliya of Fear", followed by a conclusion and indexes to all 32 "Aliyot". The book originally ended here, though the author later composed some additional chapters ("Aliya of Honor" and others), which were added to some copies only (see below).
314 leaves. 17 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to title page and final leaf, affecting text. Marginal tears to several leaves, not affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
See: Stefansky Classics, no. 415.
The printing of this book was interrupted and never completed. This book has several variants: Some copies end with leaf 395, in the middle of a topic (with the catchword "Aroch" on the last page), and some copies, such as this one, end with leaf 314, with the conclusion to the first 32 chapters of the book.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Birat Migdal Oz, Birkot Shamayim, Part III of R. Yaakov Emden's siddur. Berdychiv, 1836. Second edition.
Part III of the siddur Paltin Beit El, arranged by Rabbi Yaakov Emden, Altona 1745-1747 (no other parts were printed in Berdychiv). This part contains Seder Brit Milah, laws and customs encompassing the human life cycle, methods of education, laws of kashrut, ethics, philosophy and more.
R. Yaakov Emden's siddur became widely accepted in the Chassidic world, and its second edition was printed in Korets in 1818, at the initiative and with the approbations of great Chassidic leaders - the rabbi of Apta and R. Mordechai of Chernobyl. The Korets edition included parts I and II only. The third part (this part) was printed in Berdychiv in 1836 at the initiative and with the approbations of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin (the latter praised the siddur in his approbation: "It was established and originates from golden foundations, in order to indicate the correct path with pure intellect on the topic of prayer").
The Imrei Yosef of Spinka wrote in the name of the sons of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, who heard from their father who had a tradition that the Baal Shem Tov told R. Efraim, brother of the Yaavetz: "Your brother the Yaavetz was connected to the Upper spheres all day" (approbation of R. Moshe Halberstam to the Eshkol edition of the siddur, Jerusalem 1993). Tzror HaChaim (by R. Ch. Liebersohn, Biłgoraj 1913, p. 22), quotes in the name of the Baal Shem Tov: "Chacham Tzvi had five sons, whom the Baal Shem Tov attested all merited Divine Inspiration, yet he offered especially effusive praise on one of them, without disclosing which one. His friends confirmed that he was referring to the Yaavetz". The Yeshuot Moshe of Vizhnitz writes in his approbation to that same edition: "…this siddur did not depart from the tables of our teachers and ancestors, who utilized it constantly, especially while leading the Seder on Passover night". Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch quoted precisions and practices from this siddur several times in his discourses, and once remarked "R. Yaakov Emden exercised ultimate precision in every way, to the point of being meticulous even regarding the letters etc." (BeTzel HaChochma, p. 265).
[3], 4-34, 37-362, [3] leaves. Approx. 20.5 cm. High-quality paper. Wide margins. Overall good condition. Stains. Wear and tears to both title pages. Paper reinforcements to both title pages and to three last leaves. Minor worming to first and last leaves. Fine early leather binding.
Includes [3] errata leaves which are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
Part III of the siddur Paltin Beit El, arranged by Rabbi Yaakov Emden, Altona 1745-1747 (no other parts were printed in Berdychiv). This part contains Seder Brit Milah, laws and customs encompassing the human life cycle, methods of education, laws of kashrut, ethics, philosophy and more.
R. Yaakov Emden's siddur became widely accepted in the Chassidic world, and its second edition was printed in Korets in 1818, at the initiative and with the approbations of great Chassidic leaders - the rabbi of Apta and R. Mordechai of Chernobyl. The Korets edition included parts I and II only. The third part (this part) was printed in Berdychiv in 1836 at the initiative and with the approbations of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin (the latter praised the siddur in his approbation: "It was established and originates from golden foundations, in order to indicate the correct path with pure intellect on the topic of prayer").
The Imrei Yosef of Spinka wrote in the name of the sons of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, who heard from their father who had a tradition that the Baal Shem Tov told R. Efraim, brother of the Yaavetz: "Your brother the Yaavetz was connected to the Upper spheres all day" (approbation of R. Moshe Halberstam to the Eshkol edition of the siddur, Jerusalem 1993). Tzror HaChaim (by R. Ch. Liebersohn, Biłgoraj 1913, p. 22), quotes in the name of the Baal Shem Tov: "Chacham Tzvi had five sons, whom the Baal Shem Tov attested all merited Divine Inspiration, yet he offered especially effusive praise on one of them, without disclosing which one. His friends confirmed that he was referring to the Yaavetz". The Yeshuot Moshe of Vizhnitz writes in his approbation to that same edition: "…this siddur did not depart from the tables of our teachers and ancestors, who utilized it constantly, especially while leading the Seder on Passover night". Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch quoted precisions and practices from this siddur several times in his discourses, and once remarked "R. Yaakov Emden exercised ultimate precision in every way, to the point of being meticulous even regarding the letters etc." (BeTzel HaChochma, p. 265).
[3], 4-34, 37-362, [3] leaves. Approx. 20.5 cm. High-quality paper. Wide margins. Overall good condition. Stains. Wear and tears to both title pages. Paper reinforcements to both title pages and to three last leaves. Minor worming to first and last leaves. Fine early leather binding.
Includes [3] errata leaves which are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Mishnat Chassidim, with a Nusach Sefarad siddur (Nusach Ashkenaz, with corrections in parentheses for Nusach Sefarad), by the kabbalist R. Immanuel Chai Ricchi. "Year-round prayers according to the siddur of the holy and pure Arizal". Amsterdam: Leib Sussmans, [1764]. Approbations by R. Shaul Rabbi of Amsterdam and R. Shaul HaLevi Rabbi of The Hague.
Incomplete copy. [4], 208, [3], 213-230 leaves. Lacking leaves 209-212, which were replaced by leaves 141-143 (3 leaves) from the Amsterdam 1742 edition of Mishnat Chassidim (replacing the content of the missing leaves; apparently replaced long ago). 20 cm. Good condition. Stains and light wear. Dampstains. Marginal repair to last leaf, not affecting text. Stamp and inscription on title page. New leather binding.
One of the first siddurim of Nusach Sefarad - the Ashkenazi kabbalistic Arizal rite, which later became the accepted rite in all Chassidic communities.
Stefansky Classics, no. 421.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, no. 182654, lists [7] additional leaves, which do not appear in this copy, nor in the digitized copy on the HebrewBooks website. The NLI copies also do not include these seven leaves.
Incomplete copy. [4], 208, [3], 213-230 leaves. Lacking leaves 209-212, which were replaced by leaves 141-143 (3 leaves) from the Amsterdam 1742 edition of Mishnat Chassidim (replacing the content of the missing leaves; apparently replaced long ago). 20 cm. Good condition. Stains and light wear. Dampstains. Marginal repair to last leaf, not affecting text. Stamp and inscription on title page. New leather binding.
One of the first siddurim of Nusach Sefarad - the Ashkenazi kabbalistic Arizal rite, which later became the accepted rite in all Chassidic communities.
Stefansky Classics, no. 421.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, no. 182654, lists [7] additional leaves, which do not appear in this copy, nor in the digitized copy on the HebrewBooks website. The NLI copies also do not include these seven leaves.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Seder Tikkun Shabbat, Shabbat prayers and songs, prayers for festivals and the High Holidays, Nusach Ashkenaz, Shabbat laws and customs based on musar and kabbalah, and selections on various topics, by R. Moshe of Zaloshin (Działoszyn). Warsaw, 1827. First edition.
In R. Akiva Eger's approbation, which is printed following the preface, he refers to the author as "my friend, friend of G-d, the rabbi who excels in Torah and Chassidism", and praised this composition as "stemming from the heart of a Tzaddik, who loves righteousness".
It must be noted that although the text of the prayers follows Nusach Ashkenaz, the book nevertheless includes the Chassidic additions recited before mincha of Erev Shabbat - Hodu and Patach Eliyahu.
The book quotes many teachings from prominent Chassidic leaders, and the author warns in his preface not to omit any sections from the book: "This composition comprises some teachings from authors belonging to the Chassidic sect, as well as some authored by opponents of Chassidism. However, let us not mention this folly and stupidity, and break up the holy Jewish people into two camps". He writes that the dispute between Chassidim and their opponents, which affects the unity of the Jewish people in this world, causes division in the Upper Spheres, as stated in kabbalistic books, and he therefore calls upon the Jewish people to unite with the goal of worshipping G-d wholeheartedly, "How long will we form two groups, two sects… the Chassid mocks the opponent, and the latter scorns the Chassid. And sometimes, the lowest of the low has the audacity to express his opinion on a prominent Chassidic leader, and conversely, the simplest of Chassidim dares to speak against a leading Torah scholar of the generation who opposes Chassidism".
R. Moshe of Zaloshin, son of R. Gershon (1789-1831, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 273-276), a leading Polish Tzaddik, father of Rebbe Yaakov Aharon of Zaloshin and R. Yosef Gershon of Dvart (Warta). According to several sources, R. Moshe of Zaloshin was a foremost disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin, but this fact is disputed by Chassidic historians (see Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 273-274). It is an established fact however that the Chozeh of Lublin greatly revered him, going so far as to praise him "from the age of ten he dedicated himself to G-d".
Stamps and inscriptions on the front endpaper (the leaf is torn and lacking).
[12], 21-152, [229] leaves. Lacking 2 leaves (from the Shabbat morning songs and Birkat HaMazon. Missing leaves unnumbered). Approx. 17.5 cm. Overall fair condition. Several leaves in poor condition. 35 leaves of Shabbat morning prayers bound out of place. Tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting text. Lacking text from one torn leaf replaced in handwriting. Stains. Significant wear. Worming. Without binding. Old leather spine, torn.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 421.
In R. Akiva Eger's approbation, which is printed following the preface, he refers to the author as "my friend, friend of G-d, the rabbi who excels in Torah and Chassidism", and praised this composition as "stemming from the heart of a Tzaddik, who loves righteousness".
It must be noted that although the text of the prayers follows Nusach Ashkenaz, the book nevertheless includes the Chassidic additions recited before mincha of Erev Shabbat - Hodu and Patach Eliyahu.
The book quotes many teachings from prominent Chassidic leaders, and the author warns in his preface not to omit any sections from the book: "This composition comprises some teachings from authors belonging to the Chassidic sect, as well as some authored by opponents of Chassidism. However, let us not mention this folly and stupidity, and break up the holy Jewish people into two camps". He writes that the dispute between Chassidim and their opponents, which affects the unity of the Jewish people in this world, causes division in the Upper Spheres, as stated in kabbalistic books, and he therefore calls upon the Jewish people to unite with the goal of worshipping G-d wholeheartedly, "How long will we form two groups, two sects… the Chassid mocks the opponent, and the latter scorns the Chassid. And sometimes, the lowest of the low has the audacity to express his opinion on a prominent Chassidic leader, and conversely, the simplest of Chassidim dares to speak against a leading Torah scholar of the generation who opposes Chassidism".
R. Moshe of Zaloshin, son of R. Gershon (1789-1831, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 273-276), a leading Polish Tzaddik, father of Rebbe Yaakov Aharon of Zaloshin and R. Yosef Gershon of Dvart (Warta). According to several sources, R. Moshe of Zaloshin was a foremost disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin, but this fact is disputed by Chassidic historians (see Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 273-274). It is an established fact however that the Chozeh of Lublin greatly revered him, going so far as to praise him "from the age of ten he dedicated himself to G-d".
Stamps and inscriptions on the front endpaper (the leaf is torn and lacking).
[12], 21-152, [229] leaves. Lacking 2 leaves (from the Shabbat morning songs and Birkat HaMazon. Missing leaves unnumbered). Approx. 17.5 cm. Overall fair condition. Several leaves in poor condition. 35 leaves of Shabbat morning prayers bound out of place. Tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting text. Lacking text from one torn leaf replaced in handwriting. Stains. Significant wear. Worming. Without binding. Old leather spine, torn.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 421.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,250
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Siddur according to German and Polish rites, with Yiddish translation and instructions. Offenbach 1822. Leather binding with engraved silver plaques and clasps (marked "13"). [Austria-Hungary], 1824.
The siddur is decorated with fine silver oval plaques and clasps. The siddur was presumably given as a gift to the bride Bilcha Klippstein, from her groom. The names of the groom and bride are engraved on the front plaque "David Bilcha". The back plaque is engraved with the year "1824".
Birth and death records and other inscriptions on the endpapers and pastedown, including the date of birth of "Bilcha wife of R. David Klippstein".
[2], 238, 36, 33-136, 36, 8; 116; 16 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Leather binding, with silver clasps and plaques. One clasp detached and damaged. Damage and tears to edges of binding.
The siddur is decorated with fine silver oval plaques and clasps. The siddur was presumably given as a gift to the bride Bilcha Klippstein, from her groom. The names of the groom and bride are engraved on the front plaque "David Bilcha". The back plaque is engraved with the year "1824".
Birth and death records and other inscriptions on the endpapers and pastedown, including the date of birth of "Bilcha wife of R. David Klippstein".
[2], 238, 36, 33-136, 36, 8; 116; 16 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Leather binding, with silver clasps and plaques. One clasp detached and damaged. Damage and tears to edges of binding.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $400
Sold for: $525
Including buyer's premium
Set of Ashkenaz-rite machzorim, with a commentary and a Judeo-German translation. Rödelheim, 1827.
Complete set in good condition, with original bindings and slipcases. Nine volumes (Pesach, 7th and 8th days of Pesach, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, second day of Rosh Hashanah, Arvit of Yom Kippur, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret).
9 volumes. 16 leaves of the morning prayers for Shabbat and festivals were bound at the beginning of the Yom Kippur night volume, amongst the approbation leaves. At the end of vol. VII - Yom Kippur, 12 leaves of Shir HaYichud and Birkat Kohanim (bound out of sequence). 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor damage. Signatures and owners' stamps. Half-leather bindings. Some spines damaged or lacking. Damage to bindings and slipcases.
Vol. IV - first day of Rosh Hashanah, and vol. IX - Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. Vol. VII - Yom Kippur is listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book as printed in 1828, whilst the imprint on the title page actually states 1827, like in the other volumes.
Stefansky Classics, no. 432.
Complete set in good condition, with original bindings and slipcases. Nine volumes (Pesach, 7th and 8th days of Pesach, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, second day of Rosh Hashanah, Arvit of Yom Kippur, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret).
9 volumes. 16 leaves of the morning prayers for Shabbat and festivals were bound at the beginning of the Yom Kippur night volume, amongst the approbation leaves. At the end of vol. VII - Yom Kippur, 12 leaves of Shir HaYichud and Birkat Kohanim (bound out of sequence). 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor damage. Signatures and owners' stamps. Half-leather bindings. Some spines damaged or lacking. Damage to bindings and slipcases.
Vol. IV - first day of Rosh Hashanah, and vol. IX - Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. Vol. VII - Yom Kippur is listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book as printed in 1828, whilst the imprint on the title page actually states 1827, like in the other volumes.
Stefansky Classics, no. 432.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $2,500
Unsold
Eight siddurim, bound in fine bindings:
• Tefillat Yesharim siddur, for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, with German translation. Rödelheim, 1884-1885. Light-blue velvet binding, with metallic embroidery of the monogram "FM" and a floral design.
• Tefillot Yisrael siddur, with German translation. Vienna, 1864. Burgundy velvet binding, with gilt floral cornerpieces, a fine clasp and the letters "RS", all in gilt metal.
• Machzor, Part IX - for Shavuot, following the rite of Poland, Bohemia, Moravia and Hungary, with German translation. Pest, 1873. Orange embossed and debossed cloth binding.
• Five Books of the Torah, with the Five Megillot and Haftarot for the year-round, according to the rites of all the communities. Vienna, 1820. In a fine silver binding [ca. late 20th century], with two clasps. A deer is depicted within a symmetric frame on both boards; the spine is decorated with flowers.
• Imrei Lev, Preghiere d'un Cuore Israelita: Raccolta di Preghiere e di Meditazioni - selection of prayers in Italian. Trieste, 1864. Italian. Ivory silk jacket with gold thread embroidery; elaborate sequin and intertwined foliate motif borders on both covers, the front cover monogrammed "MV". Pressed flowers, an embroidered bookmark, a piece of lace, photographs, and more were found between the leaves of the siddur.
• Tefillot Yisrael siddur, with Hungarian translation. Budapest, 1895. Golden velvet binding, with a fine brass clasp and brass corners inlaid with mother-of-pearl plaques.
• Tefilat Yisrael siddur, prayers for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, with German translation, by Yechiel Michel Sachs. Berlin, 1884. Fine, burgundy velvet binding, with gilt filigree cornerpieces, and a gilt clasp closure; placed in a clamshell box.
• Rav Peninim siddur (Korban Mincha), siddur for women, with Yiddish translation and commentaries. Vilna: Widow and Brothers Romm, [1910?]. Lacking second title page and two leaves in the middle. Bound with: Tehillim with Maamadot, Vilna: Widow and Brothers Romm, 1910. Placed in a binding which apparently first held a different siddur. The name of the owner of the original siddur is embossed at the top of the front cover - "Rivka Ettel Bak", daughter of the printer Yisrael Bak. The famous depiction of the Temple site - printer's device of Yisrael Bak in Jerusalem, occupies the center of the front board. The inscription "Siddur Korban Mincha" is lettered on the spine.
8 siddurim. Size and condition vary.
• Tefillat Yesharim siddur, for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, with German translation. Rödelheim, 1884-1885. Light-blue velvet binding, with metallic embroidery of the monogram "FM" and a floral design.
• Tefillot Yisrael siddur, with German translation. Vienna, 1864. Burgundy velvet binding, with gilt floral cornerpieces, a fine clasp and the letters "RS", all in gilt metal.
• Machzor, Part IX - for Shavuot, following the rite of Poland, Bohemia, Moravia and Hungary, with German translation. Pest, 1873. Orange embossed and debossed cloth binding.
• Five Books of the Torah, with the Five Megillot and Haftarot for the year-round, according to the rites of all the communities. Vienna, 1820. In a fine silver binding [ca. late 20th century], with two clasps. A deer is depicted within a symmetric frame on both boards; the spine is decorated with flowers.
• Imrei Lev, Preghiere d'un Cuore Israelita: Raccolta di Preghiere e di Meditazioni - selection of prayers in Italian. Trieste, 1864. Italian. Ivory silk jacket with gold thread embroidery; elaborate sequin and intertwined foliate motif borders on both covers, the front cover monogrammed "MV". Pressed flowers, an embroidered bookmark, a piece of lace, photographs, and more were found between the leaves of the siddur.
• Tefillot Yisrael siddur, with Hungarian translation. Budapest, 1895. Golden velvet binding, with a fine brass clasp and brass corners inlaid with mother-of-pearl plaques.
• Tefilat Yisrael siddur, prayers for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, with German translation, by Yechiel Michel Sachs. Berlin, 1884. Fine, burgundy velvet binding, with gilt filigree cornerpieces, and a gilt clasp closure; placed in a clamshell box.
• Rav Peninim siddur (Korban Mincha), siddur for women, with Yiddish translation and commentaries. Vilna: Widow and Brothers Romm, [1910?]. Lacking second title page and two leaves in the middle. Bound with: Tehillim with Maamadot, Vilna: Widow and Brothers Romm, 1910. Placed in a binding which apparently first held a different siddur. The name of the owner of the original siddur is embossed at the top of the front cover - "Rivka Ettel Bak", daughter of the printer Yisrael Bak. The famous depiction of the Temple site - printer's device of Yisrael Bak in Jerusalem, occupies the center of the front board. The inscription "Siddur Korban Mincha" is lettered on the spine.
8 siddurim. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $300
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Likutei Zvi, with Tikun Chatzot, Igeret HaTeshuva and Yesod HaTeshuva. Vilna and Grodno, 1832.
Many handwritten leaves with prayers and confessions for Yom Kippur were bound at the beginning and at the end of the book (including Tefillah Zaka, the Arizal's prayer for Yom Kippur morning, a kabbalistic confession in alphabetical order, and more), text for arrangement of kiddushin (in a different handwriting), and more.
Ownership inscriptions: "Akiva Dov P---ban"; "Akiva Dovber", with his signature in Latin characters. Signatures on last page: "Yaakov Shlomo son of R. Moshe Rothschild".
111 leaves. With approx. 30 handwritten leaves bound at beginning and end of book. 14 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Signs of usage. Stamps. New leather binding.
Many handwritten leaves with prayers and confessions for Yom Kippur were bound at the beginning and at the end of the book (including Tefillah Zaka, the Arizal's prayer for Yom Kippur morning, a kabbalistic confession in alphabetical order, and more), text for arrangement of kiddushin (in a different handwriting), and more.
Ownership inscriptions: "Akiva Dov P---ban"; "Akiva Dovber", with his signature in Latin characters. Signatures on last page: "Yaakov Shlomo son of R. Moshe Rothschild".
111 leaves. With approx. 30 handwritten leaves bound at beginning and end of book. 14 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Signs of usage. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Siddurim, Machzorim and Prayer Books
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
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Order of Hatarat Nedarim UKelalot (annulment of vows and curses), various declarations and the order of Tashlich, according to the rite of the pious men of Jerusalem; prepared for Bukharan Jewry. [Russia, 1820].
This book (originally printed together with Selichot), is the first book printed specially for Bukharan Jewry. The book was printed in Russia, by the first rabbi of Bukhara, R. Pinchas son of R. Yitzchak HaKohen (known as "R. Yitzchak HaGadol"). The order of Hatarat Nedarim UKelalot and other prayers were printed according to "the rite of the pious men of Jerusalem", based on the text found in the book Derech HaChaim (Livorno, 1790), published by the emissary of Jerusalem, R. Yaakov Moshe Ayash.
25 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Dark stains. Light wear. Tears and damage to final leaf, slightly affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions on title page and final leaf. A small piece of paper pasted upon title page. New leather binding.
Regarding Bukharan Jewry and their books, and the presumed place of printing of this book, see: A. Yaari, Kiryat Sefer, 18, 1941-1942, pp. 381, 388, no. 1; A. Yaari, Sheluchei Eretz Israel, Jerusalem 1951, pp. 125-126.
The NLI catalog lists Shklow as the supposed place of printing of the book.
This book (originally printed together with Selichot), is the first book printed specially for Bukharan Jewry. The book was printed in Russia, by the first rabbi of Bukhara, R. Pinchas son of R. Yitzchak HaKohen (known as "R. Yitzchak HaGadol"). The order of Hatarat Nedarim UKelalot and other prayers were printed according to "the rite of the pious men of Jerusalem", based on the text found in the book Derech HaChaim (Livorno, 1790), published by the emissary of Jerusalem, R. Yaakov Moshe Ayash.
25 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Dark stains. Light wear. Tears and damage to final leaf, slightly affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions on title page and final leaf. A small piece of paper pasted upon title page. New leather binding.
Regarding Bukharan Jewry and their books, and the presumed place of printing of this book, see: A. Yaari, Kiryat Sefer, 18, 1941-1942, pp. 381, 388, no. 1; A. Yaari, Sheluchei Eretz Israel, Jerusalem 1951, pp. 125-126.
The NLI catalog lists Shklow as the supposed place of printing of the book.
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