Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Ayil Meshulash about triangles and geometry, Vilna Ga'on. Vilna and Horodna 1833.
This is one of the few books written by the Vilna Ga'on, in his own handwriting. Single edition, with many geometric drawings.
Owner's signature and stamp before title-page.
[7], 31 pages, 22 cm. Fair condition. Moisture stains and slight moth damages. Detached binding.
This is one of the few books written by the Vilna Ga'on, in his own handwriting. Single edition, with many geometric drawings.
Owner's signature and stamp before title-page.
[7], 31 pages, 22 cm. Fair condition. Moisture stains and slight moth damages. Detached binding.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $150
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
Important and rare Kabala books, from the legacy of the Vilna Ga'on and his disciples, published by Rabbi Shmuel Luria.
1. The book Sha'ar Hashirim – songs for the Shabbat meals and holidays, based on the Zohar and on the writings of the Arizal, by Rabbi Moshe Shlomo of Talachin. Disciple and companion of the Vilna Ga'on in studies of the Hidden Torah. Warsaw, 1889.
2. The book Brit Yitzchak, with Edra DiMishkena commentary, and Ner Mitzva discourse. By the kabalistic Rabbi Yitzchak Isa'ac Chaver. At the end, Likutei HaGra on Tehilim is printed. Warsaw, 1888. [Rare! Not listed in Bibliography Institute CD].
3. Mayim Adirim, commentary on Edra Zuta, by Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Shklov, disciple of the Vilna Ga'on. With Be'er Yitzchak glosses, by Rabbi Yitzchak Isa'ac Chaver. Wrsaw, 1886. [This book was printed from a different manuscript, also named "Menachem Tzion", Premishl 1885. In that edition, the book is mistakenly ascribed to Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitbesk.]
4. Bi'urei Aggadot on the Shas. By the Vilna Ga'on. At the end – Likutei Ha'Gra with the commentary of his son R' Avraham. Warsaw, 1886.
63 pages: [1], 158 pages; 180 pages; 118 pages; 90 pages. 22 cm. Good condition. Bound together. Binding is slightly worn.
1. The book Sha'ar Hashirim – songs for the Shabbat meals and holidays, based on the Zohar and on the writings of the Arizal, by Rabbi Moshe Shlomo of Talachin. Disciple and companion of the Vilna Ga'on in studies of the Hidden Torah. Warsaw, 1889.
2. The book Brit Yitzchak, with Edra DiMishkena commentary, and Ner Mitzva discourse. By the kabalistic Rabbi Yitzchak Isa'ac Chaver. At the end, Likutei HaGra on Tehilim is printed. Warsaw, 1888. [Rare! Not listed in Bibliography Institute CD].
3. Mayim Adirim, commentary on Edra Zuta, by Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Shklov, disciple of the Vilna Ga'on. With Be'er Yitzchak glosses, by Rabbi Yitzchak Isa'ac Chaver. Wrsaw, 1886. [This book was printed from a different manuscript, also named "Menachem Tzion", Premishl 1885. In that edition, the book is mistakenly ascribed to Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitbesk.]
4. Bi'urei Aggadot on the Shas. By the Vilna Ga'on. At the end – Likutei Ha'Gra with the commentary of his son R' Avraham. Warsaw, 1886.
63 pages: [1], 158 pages; 180 pages; 118 pages; 90 pages. 22 cm. Good condition. Bound together. Binding is slightly worn.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $300
Unsold
1. Shir Ha-Shirim, with Avodat Hagershoni commentary, by the Vilna Ga'on's brother. Warsaw, 1866. Unknown title-page.
2. Shir Ha-Shirim, with commentary by Rashi and by The Vilna Ga'on. Warsaw, 1842. (Few missing pages)
3. Sefer Ba-Midbar Devarim with glosses by the Vilna Ga'on. Vilna, 1866. (Cover title-page unknown. Last page missing).
4. Beurei Agadot, the Vilna Ga'on. Warsaw, 1886.
5-6. Sefer Likutei Torah by the Vilna Ga'on, Warsaw, 1899. Bound with Sefer Imrei Noam - novellae by the Vilna Ga'on and his students on Tractates Brachot, Eiruvin, Rosh Ha-Shana and Bietza, Warsaw, 1899. (On title-page of both books – signature traces of the kabbalist Rabbi Aryeh Leib Lipkin Av-Beit-Din Kratinga, who edited for printing the book "Imrei Noam". (See more about him in "Kedem" catalogue number 4 item number 411, and compare with his handwriting copied there!).
7. Sefer Piskei Hagra. Vilna, 1903. First part, on Orach Chaim.
2. Shir Ha-Shirim, with commentary by Rashi and by The Vilna Ga'on. Warsaw, 1842. (Few missing pages)
3. Sefer Ba-Midbar Devarim with glosses by the Vilna Ga'on. Vilna, 1866. (Cover title-page unknown. Last page missing).
4. Beurei Agadot, the Vilna Ga'on. Warsaw, 1886.
5-6. Sefer Likutei Torah by the Vilna Ga'on, Warsaw, 1899. Bound with Sefer Imrei Noam - novellae by the Vilna Ga'on and his students on Tractates Brachot, Eiruvin, Rosh Ha-Shana and Bietza, Warsaw, 1899. (On title-page of both books – signature traces of the kabbalist Rabbi Aryeh Leib Lipkin Av-Beit-Din Kratinga, who edited for printing the book "Imrei Noam". (See more about him in "Kedem" catalogue number 4 item number 411, and compare with his handwriting copied there!).
7. Sefer Piskei Hagra. Vilna, 1903. First part, on Orach Chaim.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $180
Sold for: $225
Including buyer's premium
1. Brayta Ma'asseh Torah which pertains to Rabbi Yehudah Ha'Nassi, with annotations by the Vilna Ga'on and his son Rabbi Avraham. Warsaw, 1884. Bound with: Seder Hagadah shel Pesach with new Midrash Hagadah commentary, Warsaw, 1883.
2. Rav Pe'alim, by Rabbi Avraham Ben Hagra. Warsaw, 1894. Bound with Ya'arot Devash by Rabbi Yehonatan Eibshitz. Lublin, 1897.
3. Pesach Hagadah Agadat Eizov with commentaries by Rabbi Avraham Ben Hagra and Rabbi Gavriel Zeev Margaliot. Vilna, 1903. Ya'ari 1625, Otzar Ha-Hagadot 2211.
Various sizes and conditions. Ownership signatures and ink stamps.
2. Rav Pe'alim, by Rabbi Avraham Ben Hagra. Warsaw, 1894. Bound with Ya'arot Devash by Rabbi Yehonatan Eibshitz. Lublin, 1897.
3. Pesach Hagadah Agadat Eizov with commentaries by Rabbi Avraham Ben Hagra and Rabbi Gavriel Zeev Margaliot. Vilna, 1903. Ya'ari 1625, Otzar Ha-Hagadot 2211.
Various sizes and conditions. Ownership signatures and ink stamps.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
Including buyer's premium
1. Targum Avraham on the Targum Onkelos, by Rabbi Avraham Ben The Vilna Ga'on. Jerusalem, 1896. With Shesh Mashzar booklet by Rabbi Zelmale of Volozyn, brother of the Vilna Ga'on.
Rare title-cover. [5],25 leaves, 23 cm. Poor condition.
2. Sefer Beit David. Derashot by Rabbi David Tebil, author of "Nachlat David". Published by his son in low, Rabbi Shaul Chaim Horowitz, founder and Rosh Yeshivat Meah Shearim. Jerusalem, 1904.
On back side of title cover: Photographs of the buildings of Yeshivat Meah Shearim.
[8], 4-75; 20 leaves, 37 cm. Fair condition.
Rare title-cover. [5],25 leaves, 23 cm. Poor condition.
2. Sefer Beit David. Derashot by Rabbi David Tebil, author of "Nachlat David". Published by his son in low, Rabbi Shaul Chaim Horowitz, founder and Rosh Yeshivat Meah Shearim. Jerusalem, 1904.
On back side of title cover: Photographs of the buildings of Yeshivat Meah Shearim.
[8], 4-75; 20 leaves, 37 cm. Fair condition.
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