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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Sefer Devar Eliyahu, response by Rabbi Eliyahu of Pulawy, Vonvolitz and Tarla. Warsaw, 1884.
On leaves preceding title-page are signatures of Rabbi "Meir Shapiro Pietrekov". And ins-stamps of "Yeshivat Chachmei Lublin". Handwritten glosses on leaves 65-66.
Rabbi Meir Shapiro (1887-1934), served as dean of Yeshivat Chachmei Lublin, founder of the Daf Yomi movement, and was one of the leading rabbis of his time. He was a member of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah, and also served as Rabbi in both Pietrekov and Lublin.
[4], 248 pages. 31 cm. Very good condition. Old, worn out binding.
On leaves preceding title-page are signatures of Rabbi "Meir Shapiro Pietrekov". And ins-stamps of "Yeshivat Chachmei Lublin". Handwritten glosses on leaves 65-66.
Rabbi Meir Shapiro (1887-1934), served as dean of Yeshivat Chachmei Lublin, founder of the Daf Yomi movement, and was one of the leading rabbis of his time. He was a member of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah, and also served as Rabbi in both Pietrekov and Lublin.
[4], 248 pages. 31 cm. Very good condition. Old, worn out binding.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Bet Ha-Levi Responsum, Part One, by Rabbi Yosef Dov Ha-Levi Soloveitchik. With responses by Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin. Vilna, 1863. First Edition.
Many ink stamps by Rabbi "Raphael Leib Shapira… Volozhin".
The Ga'on Rabbi Raphael Shapira Rosh Yeshiva of Volozhin (1836-1921) Son of Rabbi Aryeh Leib Av-Beit-Din Kovna and son in law of the Netziv of Volozhin. An outstanding Ga'on known for his diligence. Became Rosh Yeshiva in Volozhin, after the Beit Ha-Levi moved to serve as Rabbi of Slutzk. Later, Rabbi Raphael's daughter married the Beit Ha-Levi's son, Rabbeinu Chaim Ha-Levi Soloveitchik (Hagrach, author of "Chidushei Rabbeinu Chaim Ha-Levi").
88 leaves. 30 cm. Dry paper, fair condition, stains and usage damages and some scotch- tape. Slight moth damages. New binding.
Many ink stamps by Rabbi "Raphael Leib Shapira… Volozhin".
The Ga'on Rabbi Raphael Shapira Rosh Yeshiva of Volozhin (1836-1921) Son of Rabbi Aryeh Leib Av-Beit-Din Kovna and son in law of the Netziv of Volozhin. An outstanding Ga'on known for his diligence. Became Rosh Yeshiva in Volozhin, after the Beit Ha-Levi moved to serve as Rabbi of Slutzk. Later, Rabbi Raphael's daughter married the Beit Ha-Levi's son, Rabbeinu Chaim Ha-Levi Soloveitchik (Hagrach, author of "Chidushei Rabbeinu Chaim Ha-Levi").
88 leaves. 30 cm. Dry paper, fair condition, stains and usage damages and some scotch- tape. Slight moth damages. New binding.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Nachalat Shiv'ah with glosses By Rabbi Shmuel Ha-Levi. Berlin, 1763.
Handwritten short comments within the book. Notes on inner leaves of binding.
A note in German is pasted to title-page "Shmuel Deutschlander…Putso…Hungary". Ancient ink-stamp on leaf 19 B, and traces of ink-stamp on title-page, "Shmuel Deutschlander". Opposite title-page owner's name written in pencil "Yehoshua Ben Ephraim Perl" [note on page 103 B, probably by him].
Rabbi Shlomo Deutschlander – (Otzar Harabbanim 19100), rabbi of Puba, author of "Moreh Ha-Levi"; possible that the writer is Dr. Shmuel (Leo) Deutschlander, educator and one of the founders of "Beit Ya'akov".
[1], 115 leaves, 20 cm. Fair condition. Part of the leaves are worn out. Creased corners. Torn title-page. Binding broken, worn out and partially missing.
Handwritten short comments within the book. Notes on inner leaves of binding.
A note in German is pasted to title-page "Shmuel Deutschlander…Putso…Hungary". Ancient ink-stamp on leaf 19 B, and traces of ink-stamp on title-page, "Shmuel Deutschlander". Opposite title-page owner's name written in pencil "Yehoshua Ben Ephraim Perl" [note on page 103 B, probably by him].
Rabbi Shlomo Deutschlander – (Otzar Harabbanim 19100), rabbi of Puba, author of "Moreh Ha-Levi"; possible that the writer is Dr. Shmuel (Leo) Deutschlander, educator and one of the founders of "Beit Ya'akov".
[1], 115 leaves, 20 cm. Fair condition. Part of the leaves are worn out. Creased corners. Torn title-page. Binding broken, worn out and partially missing.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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"Aruch Ha-Shulchan" books, by the Ga'on Rabbi Yechiel Michal Epshtein of Novardok. Orach Chaim A-B-C, Yoreh Dea to Chapter R', Even Ha-Ezer A-B and Choshen Mishpat A-B. Different editions (first, second and third). Warsaw and Pietrekov, 1897-1912.
Ink stamps of distinction in Hebrew and Russian appear in all books by "Rabbi Menachem Krakovsky of Novardok".
The Ga'on Rabbi Menachem Krakovsky (1870-1930, Othzar ha-Rabanim 13288), author of "Avodat Ha-melech", a foremost disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk. Son in law of Rabbi Eliyahu Ha-Levi Feinstein of Prozhni. Served in rabbinate as of 1895 and in 1911 was appointed as chief rabbi of Novardok as successor of the author of the "Aruch Ha-Shulchan". In 1918 was appointed as Maggid in Vilna, and was one of the leading rabbis of the city with Rabbi Chaim Ozer and the "Marcheshet". (See enclosed material).
8 volumes, various sizes and conditions.
Ink stamps of distinction in Hebrew and Russian appear in all books by "Rabbi Menachem Krakovsky of Novardok".
The Ga'on Rabbi Menachem Krakovsky (1870-1930, Othzar ha-Rabanim 13288), author of "Avodat Ha-melech", a foremost disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk. Son in law of Rabbi Eliyahu Ha-Levi Feinstein of Prozhni. Served in rabbinate as of 1895 and in 1911 was appointed as chief rabbi of Novardok as successor of the author of the "Aruch Ha-Shulchan". In 1918 was appointed as Maggid in Vilna, and was one of the leading rabbis of the city with Rabbi Chaim Ozer and the "Marcheshet". (See enclosed material).
8 volumes, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Yesod Hanikkud, on the grammar of the Holy Language, by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Hanau. Amsterdam, 1730.
Signature of the Maharitz on title-page.
Rabeinu Yichye Salach – the Maharitz (1804-1859, Otzar Harabbanim 9119), the leading rabbi in Yemen in the 18th century, and one of the leading halachic authorities in the last generations. At the age of 43 he was appointed Chief Rabbi of all Yemenite communities. His authority was accepted in Yemen unanimously, and up to this date many Yemenites act according to his rules. See his Shulchan Aruch glosses item number 378.
[4], 82 leaves, 21.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Moth damages. Remnants of ancient binding, worn out and detached.
Signature of the Maharitz on title-page.
Rabeinu Yichye Salach – the Maharitz (1804-1859, Otzar Harabbanim 9119), the leading rabbi in Yemen in the 18th century, and one of the leading halachic authorities in the last generations. At the age of 43 he was appointed Chief Rabbi of all Yemenite communities. His authority was accepted in Yemen unanimously, and up to this date many Yemenites act according to his rules. See his Shulchan Aruch glosses item number 378.
[4], 82 leaves, 21.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Moth damages. Remnants of ancient binding, worn out and detached.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Responsum on Even Ha'ezer by Rabbi Chaim Shabtai (Maharchash), Salonika, 1651.
Signatures of Rabbi Avraham Amigo, and many glosses in is handwriting, mostly cropped.
Rabbi Avraham Amigo (1610-1683), one of the foremost halachic authorities and kabbalists in his generation, in Turkey and Jerusalem, disciple of the kabbalist Rabbi Ya'akov Tzemach. When Shabtai Tzvi came to Jerusalem in 1664, Rabbi Avraham Amigo led the Rabbis who opposed him. Rabbi Avraham was also the emissary of the Rabbis of Constantinople and Venice to Gaza, to find out from Nathan of Gaza about Shabtai Tzvi's true nature. His conclusions from this visit were publicized throughout the Jewish world. See more about him in enclosed material.
One the title-page, the signature of Rabbi Chaim Nissim Abalafia (1774-1861) appears. He was on Tiberius's leading rabbis. From the year 1815, he served as Rishon Litzion Chief Rabbi in Jerusalem.
On the introduction page, there is an elaborate oriental signature of [Navon? Danon?].
[2], 222 leaves, 29 cm. Light, high quality paper, fair condition, moth damages, stains, top corner of pages is worn. New binding.
Signatures of Rabbi Avraham Amigo, and many glosses in is handwriting, mostly cropped.
Rabbi Avraham Amigo (1610-1683), one of the foremost halachic authorities and kabbalists in his generation, in Turkey and Jerusalem, disciple of the kabbalist Rabbi Ya'akov Tzemach. When Shabtai Tzvi came to Jerusalem in 1664, Rabbi Avraham Amigo led the Rabbis who opposed him. Rabbi Avraham was also the emissary of the Rabbis of Constantinople and Venice to Gaza, to find out from Nathan of Gaza about Shabtai Tzvi's true nature. His conclusions from this visit were publicized throughout the Jewish world. See more about him in enclosed material.
One the title-page, the signature of Rabbi Chaim Nissim Abalafia (1774-1861) appears. He was on Tiberius's leading rabbis. From the year 1815, he served as Rishon Litzion Chief Rabbi in Jerusalem.
On the introduction page, there is an elaborate oriental signature of [Navon? Danon?].
[2], 222 leaves, 29 cm. Light, high quality paper, fair condition, moth damages, stains, top corner of pages is worn. New binding.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Mikra Kodesh, Supplications for the Early Morning. Aleppo, 1873, with Sha'ar Hashir (Gate of Song) Introduction by Rabbi Mordechai Abadi. Bound together with Divrei Mordechai, by Rabbi Mordechai Abadi, Aleppo, 1873. Liturgical poems (piyutim) with known oriental tunes.
Signature on title-page of Shaul Matuk Katzin ben Avraham, and ink-stamp of Shlomo Katzin – Jerusalem. On leaf 19 there is a long owner's inscription – Avraham ben Bechor Yehuda Katzin…
On the leaf before the title-page, there is a handwritten index of all of the piyutim. Throughout the book there are handwritten markings for the poets. On leaf 24 of Divrei Mordechai, there is another piyut added in handwriting.
Rabbi Avraham ben Rabbi Bechor Yehuda Katzin was born n Aleppo in 1811, came to live in Jerusalem in 1890, and died in 1897 (see Lak'doshim Asher Ba'aretz, Jerusalem 1980. Letter 471). His son Rabbi Shaul Katzin, author of Kelilat Shaul was born in 1864, came to Jerusalem in 1891, served as shaliach tzibbur in the kabalist Rechovot Hanahar Yeshiva, were the Rav Hasadeh was Rabbi. Died in 1917. His sons are Rabbi Shlomo Katzin, dayan in Tel Aviv, Rabbi Avraham Katzin of Mexico, and Rabbi Ya'akov Katzin of the Shaarei Tzion community in the USA. (See: Lakdoshim Asher Ba'aretz, Letter 483).
12, 60 leaves, 28 leaves, 14 cm. Good-fair condition, slightly worn and torn. Original binding with a leather spine.
Signature on title-page of Shaul Matuk Katzin ben Avraham, and ink-stamp of Shlomo Katzin – Jerusalem. On leaf 19 there is a long owner's inscription – Avraham ben Bechor Yehuda Katzin…
On the leaf before the title-page, there is a handwritten index of all of the piyutim. Throughout the book there are handwritten markings for the poets. On leaf 24 of Divrei Mordechai, there is another piyut added in handwriting.
Rabbi Avraham ben Rabbi Bechor Yehuda Katzin was born n Aleppo in 1811, came to live in Jerusalem in 1890, and died in 1897 (see Lak'doshim Asher Ba'aretz, Jerusalem 1980. Letter 471). His son Rabbi Shaul Katzin, author of Kelilat Shaul was born in 1864, came to Jerusalem in 1891, served as shaliach tzibbur in the kabalist Rechovot Hanahar Yeshiva, were the Rav Hasadeh was Rabbi. Died in 1917. His sons are Rabbi Shlomo Katzin, dayan in Tel Aviv, Rabbi Avraham Katzin of Mexico, and Rabbi Ya'akov Katzin of the Shaarei Tzion community in the USA. (See: Lakdoshim Asher Ba'aretz, Letter 483).
12, 60 leaves, 28 leaves, 14 cm. Good-fair condition, slightly worn and torn. Original binding with a leather spine.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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The book Nahar Shalom, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim. By Rabbi Shabtai Vintura, Rabbi of Ispaltro. Amterdam, [1775]. Only edition.
Many approbations: Rabbi Shaul of Amsterdam, Rabbi Shaul Ha-Levi of Haag, Maharit Algazi and more.
Owner's signature: Rabbi Avraham Hai Musafya (Otzar Harabbanim 1056), of the sages of Turkey and Jerusalem. Son of Rabbi Chaim Yitzchak, Rabbi of Ispaltro. His book Tehila Lidavid on Tehillim (Laverne 1867) and his novellae were published also in his father's book, Chaim Vachesed (Laverne 1844).
Owner's ink-stamp: Rabbi Avraham Azriel, son of the Rishon Litzion Rabbi Aharon Azriel, author of Kapei Aharon. See about him in the book "Nine Generations to the Azriel Family in Jerusalem".
[6], 202 leaves. 3 cm. Very good condition. Slight damage on few leaves. Worn cardboard cover.
Many approbations: Rabbi Shaul of Amsterdam, Rabbi Shaul Ha-Levi of Haag, Maharit Algazi and more.
Owner's signature: Rabbi Avraham Hai Musafya (Otzar Harabbanim 1056), of the sages of Turkey and Jerusalem. Son of Rabbi Chaim Yitzchak, Rabbi of Ispaltro. His book Tehila Lidavid on Tehillim (Laverne 1867) and his novellae were published also in his father's book, Chaim Vachesed (Laverne 1844).
Owner's ink-stamp: Rabbi Avraham Azriel, son of the Rishon Litzion Rabbi Aharon Azriel, author of Kapei Aharon. See about him in the book "Nine Generations to the Azriel Family in Jerusalem".
[6], 202 leaves. 3 cm. Very good condition. Slight damage on few leaves. Worn cardboard cover.
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February 2, 2010
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The book Pi Zadik, Novellae on Parshiot. By Rabbi Mimon Yappil, city rabbi and yeshiva teacher in Argeil. Livorno, 1759.
Inscriptions and signatures: [cropped] homiletic gloss on title-page. Inscriptions and nice oriental signatures on title-page and inside book of "[Moshe?] Bar Sasson Mordechai, signing here, Baghdad". [Possibly son of Rabbi Sasson Mordechai Moshe (Shendoch), author of Kol Sasson, one of the leading sages in Baghdad in mid-19th century]. "Blongs to Meir Shlomo Parchi". "I, the last owner, purchased it. Elazar Elyashar".
[4], 98 pages. 29.5 cm. Fair condition, stains. Restored damages on title-page and a few leaves. New elaborate binding.
Inscriptions and signatures: [cropped] homiletic gloss on title-page. Inscriptions and nice oriental signatures on title-page and inside book of "[Moshe?] Bar Sasson Mordechai, signing here, Baghdad". [Possibly son of Rabbi Sasson Mordechai Moshe (Shendoch), author of Kol Sasson, one of the leading sages in Baghdad in mid-19th century]. "Blongs to Meir Shlomo Parchi". "I, the last owner, purchased it. Elazar Elyashar".
[4], 98 pages. 29.5 cm. Fair condition, stains. Restored damages on title-page and a few leaves. New elaborate binding.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Eshel Avraham with Ohel Moshe glosses, Rabbi Avraham Broda. Frankfurt am Main, 1747.
Halachic novellae and adjadicators' novellae. Approbations by Sephardi Rabbis in Amsterdam, Rabbi Ya'akov Yosha of Krakow [author of "Pnei Yehushua"], Rabbi Yehonatan Eibshitz and others. Illustrated title-page.
Signature on title-page "Yosef Burgil", on last page long owners listing signed by Rabbi "Yechiel Michal Segal of Glogau".
Rabbi Yechiel Michal Ha-Levi Segal of Glogau (died 1819, Otzar Harabbanim 9261), Dayan in Vienna and Av-Beit-Din of Eisenstadt. His novellae were published in the book "Chut Ha-Meshulash be-Shearim" in "Sha'ar Ha-Mayim", (response to him in Chatam Sofer Responsum, Orach Chaim, chapter 40 and chapter 80). His famous disciple was Rabbi David Deutsch, author of "Ohel David". His son Rabbi Moshe Glogau Av-Beit-Din Tzelim (Hungary) son in law of "Or Chadash" – see enclosed material.
Rabbi Yosef Burgil (1789-1870), one of the sages of Tunisia, author of "Vayiken Yosef" and "Zara'a de-Yosef".
[2],110 leaves, 32.5 cm. Good condition. Moth damages with minor damages to text. Thick paper. Cardboard binding.
Halachic novellae and adjadicators' novellae. Approbations by Sephardi Rabbis in Amsterdam, Rabbi Ya'akov Yosha of Krakow [author of "Pnei Yehushua"], Rabbi Yehonatan Eibshitz and others. Illustrated title-page.
Signature on title-page "Yosef Burgil", on last page long owners listing signed by Rabbi "Yechiel Michal Segal of Glogau".
Rabbi Yechiel Michal Ha-Levi Segal of Glogau (died 1819, Otzar Harabbanim 9261), Dayan in Vienna and Av-Beit-Din of Eisenstadt. His novellae were published in the book "Chut Ha-Meshulash be-Shearim" in "Sha'ar Ha-Mayim", (response to him in Chatam Sofer Responsum, Orach Chaim, chapter 40 and chapter 80). His famous disciple was Rabbi David Deutsch, author of "Ohel David". His son Rabbi Moshe Glogau Av-Beit-Din Tzelim (Hungary) son in law of "Or Chadash" – see enclosed material.
Rabbi Yosef Burgil (1789-1870), one of the sages of Tunisia, author of "Vayiken Yosef" and "Zara'a de-Yosef".
[2],110 leaves, 32.5 cm. Good condition. Moth damages with minor damages to text. Thick paper. Cardboard binding.
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February 2, 2010
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The Halachot Ketanot book contains the responsum of Ya'akov Chagiz. Venice 1704.
Bound with: Korban Chagiga, Sermons and Novellae by Rabbi Moshe Galanty. Venice 1704.
The title-page is signed by Rabbi Yoseph Nissim Burla and Rabbi Yuda Navon. Inside the book there are some notes and signatures of additional owners.
Rabbi Yoseph Nissim Burla (1818-1903), Av-Beit-Din in Jerusalem, wrote many books. He sometimes signed his name with initials only; here we have his full signature.
Rabbi Yehuda Navon seems to be the second Rabbi Yehuda (died 1845), a leading rabbi in Jerusalem, who served as Rishon Letzion during the last year of his life.
[4], 71, [9]; 55, [1] page, 25 cm. Good condition. Title-page slightly torn. Stains. Light moth holes with some damage to text. Varying amounts of fire damage at the bottom of the Korban Chagiga book and its binding, none of the text is missing.
Bound with: Korban Chagiga, Sermons and Novellae by Rabbi Moshe Galanty. Venice 1704.
The title-page is signed by Rabbi Yoseph Nissim Burla and Rabbi Yuda Navon. Inside the book there are some notes and signatures of additional owners.
Rabbi Yoseph Nissim Burla (1818-1903), Av-Beit-Din in Jerusalem, wrote many books. He sometimes signed his name with initials only; here we have his full signature.
Rabbi Yehuda Navon seems to be the second Rabbi Yehuda (died 1845), a leading rabbi in Jerusalem, who served as Rishon Letzion during the last year of his life.
[4], 71, [9]; 55, [1] page, 25 cm. Good condition. Title-page slightly torn. Stains. Light moth holes with some damage to text. Varying amounts of fire damage at the bottom of the Korban Chagiga book and its binding, none of the text is missing.
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February 2, 2010
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Sir Ha-Shirim and Kohelet with "Metzudat David" and "Metzudat Zion" commentaies, Rabbi Yechiel Hillel Altchuler. Livorno, 1853.
On the title-page there are owner's signatures from Aleppo: "The young Moshe Yaudah"; "last purchaser…the young Ya'akov Antebi". Over the leaf of title-page a printed note is pasted "I, the young Ya'akov Antebi dedicated this book to Ahava and Achva Association for remembrance of my father Avraham Antebi and his daughter Flor".
58 leaves, 19 cm. Good condition. Moth-holes to inner margins. Last leaf and back cover partly detached. Binding is not original.
On the title-page there are owner's signatures from Aleppo: "The young Moshe Yaudah"; "last purchaser…the young Ya'akov Antebi". Over the leaf of title-page a printed note is pasted "I, the young Ya'akov Antebi dedicated this book to Ahava and Achva Association for remembrance of my father Avraham Antebi and his daughter Flor".
58 leaves, 19 cm. Good condition. Moth-holes to inner margins. Last leaf and back cover partly detached. Binding is not original.
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