Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $450
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Long Halachic response handwritten and signed by Rabbi Nissim Zerachya Azulay, grandson of the Chida. Safed, 1826.
The response concerns a financial (historical) matter between the communities of Tiberias and Safed, regarding payment of taxes to Ibrahim Pasha. Rabbi Avraham Anhori, Rosh Beit-Din of Safed, joins the writing with his handwritten signature in the end of the response.
Rabbi Nissin Zerachya Azulay (1780-1836) was born in Jerusalem to Rabbi Avraham, son of the Chida, and learned in Livorno. Served as Av-Beit-Din of Magenza near Izmir and Rabbi Chaim Palagi who knew him at the time refers to him as the "the Rabbi, the pious and holy one". As of 1826 served as dayan in Safed. Was killed in the earthquake. When he was found in the ruins in his Talith and Tefilin, he died saying that he is that last reincarnation of Assa the Cripple, King of Judea. His writings and the writing of the Chida on Sefer Ha-Zohar were lost in the rubbles. [Up till now it was known that Rabbi Nissin Zerchaya arrived in Safed in 1830 – by the response herewith it seems that he arrived in 1826].
Rabbi Avraham Anhory, was appointed Av-Beit-Din of Safed in 1826, and was also killed in the 1836 earthquake. See about them in enclosed material. Enclosed is also a partial copy of the response.
13 pages 25.5 cm. Good condition, water stains and creases to paper.
The response concerns a financial (historical) matter between the communities of Tiberias and Safed, regarding payment of taxes to Ibrahim Pasha. Rabbi Avraham Anhori, Rosh Beit-Din of Safed, joins the writing with his handwritten signature in the end of the response.
Rabbi Nissin Zerachya Azulay (1780-1836) was born in Jerusalem to Rabbi Avraham, son of the Chida, and learned in Livorno. Served as Av-Beit-Din of Magenza near Izmir and Rabbi Chaim Palagi who knew him at the time refers to him as the "the Rabbi, the pious and holy one". As of 1826 served as dayan in Safed. Was killed in the earthquake. When he was found in the ruins in his Talith and Tefilin, he died saying that he is that last reincarnation of Assa the Cripple, King of Judea. His writings and the writing of the Chida on Sefer Ha-Zohar were lost in the rubbles. [Up till now it was known that Rabbi Nissin Zerchaya arrived in Safed in 1830 – by the response herewith it seems that he arrived in 1826].
Rabbi Avraham Anhory, was appointed Av-Beit-Din of Safed in 1826, and was also killed in the 1836 earthquake. See about them in enclosed material. Enclosed is also a partial copy of the response.
13 pages 25.5 cm. Good condition, water stains and creases to paper.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Manuscript, ink-stamped halachic response, by Rabbi Chaim Shitrit, Sefrou (Morocco), 1898.
The response concerns an Aguna and a mistaken marriage. Edited for printing.
Rabbi Chaim Avraham Eliyahu Shitrit, a leading rabbi of Sefrou, died 1901, some of his writings were published in Melel Avraham Responsum (Fez 1962) – see enclosed material.
9 written pages. 23 cm. Excellent condition.
The response concerns an Aguna and a mistaken marriage. Edited for printing.
Rabbi Chaim Avraham Eliyahu Shitrit, a leading rabbi of Sefrou, died 1901, some of his writings were published in Melel Avraham Responsum (Fez 1962) – see enclosed material.
9 written pages. 23 cm. Excellent condition.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Manuscript, essays on homiletics, Mussar and dialectics. [Aleppo], 19-10th century.
Autographic writing of the author in oriental script. [By the contents it seems that the essays were written by an exceptional sage]. On the cover it says "this book written by the rabbi in Aleppo – and it was not completed because of a sickness' and this will be a remembrance in our community…". Above the inscription "Harav Katzin".
[14] leaves, 15-16 cm. Fair condition, edges of some pages are cut and damaged. Worn binding.
Autographic writing of the author in oriental script. [By the contents it seems that the essays were written by an exceptional sage]. On the cover it says "this book written by the rabbi in Aleppo – and it was not completed because of a sickness' and this will be a remembrance in our community…". Above the inscription "Harav Katzin".
[14] leaves, 15-16 cm. Fair condition, edges of some pages are cut and damaged. Worn binding.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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"Hatarot Ha-Chalitza tripoli Version", Chalitza laws and ritual in oriental handwriting. [19th century].
Stamps of Rabbi "Aryeh Leib Elimelech Dov Jerusalem".
Rabbi Aryeh Leib Ben R' D. Hershler (died 1916), an important Dayan in Jerusalem. Student of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Baharan in Torah and in public matters. One of the founders of the "Beit Yisrael" and "Givat Shaul" neighborhoods. Member of court that consisted of the Turkish Pasha, the Moslem Quaddi, the Greek Patriarch and the Jewish Rabbi Leib, he represented with much wisdom the Jewish people in the city.
4 written pages, 13.5 cm. Dry Paper, good condition.
Stamps of Rabbi "Aryeh Leib Elimelech Dov Jerusalem".
Rabbi Aryeh Leib Ben R' D. Hershler (died 1916), an important Dayan in Jerusalem. Student of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Baharan in Torah and in public matters. One of the founders of the "Beit Yisrael" and "Givat Shaul" neighborhoods. Member of court that consisted of the Turkish Pasha, the Moslem Quaddi, the Greek Patriarch and the Jewish Rabbi Leib, he represented with much wisdom the Jewish people in the city.
4 written pages, 13.5 cm. Dry Paper, good condition.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Handwritten notebook on prayer and Jewish faith, end of 19th century.
Ladino with Hebrew citations; citations are vowelized.
[28]leaves written on one side, 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Many stains. Big dark stain on the bottom of all the leaves.
Ladino with Hebrew citations; citations are vowelized.
[28]leaves written on one side, 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Many stains. Big dark stain on the bottom of all the leaves.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Three handwritten announcements, which once hung in a synagogue. Halachic instructions and Rosh Ha-Shanah prayers according to Sharab custom.
Fine graphic calligraphy. With ornamentations.
3 leaves, 28 cm. Thick paper. Fair condition, moth stains.
Fine graphic calligraphy. With ornamentations.
3 leaves, 28 cm. Thick paper. Fair condition, moth stains.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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1. Manuscript, complete Sefer Haftarot with translation and opening liturgical poems. Yemen, [the 19th century?]. Fine handwriting. In the end of the book are the Haftarah blessings.
[100] written leaves, 23 cm. Thick quality paper, fair condition, moth damages, tears and usage stains. New binding.
2. Manuscript, Sefer Haftarot with translation and opening liturgical poems. Yemen, [18th-19th century?]. Inscription on leaves preceding the book says that the book was written by "my grandfather Yefet Ya'akov Chabashi".
129, [17] written pages, 23 cm. Fair condition, stains and damages. Missing leaves. Some of the missing leaves were completed in a different handwriting. Parchment binding detached and damaged.
Translation in this book appears after each phrase, according to custom in Yemen the public reads the translation after the cantor reads the phrase.
[100] written leaves, 23 cm. Thick quality paper, fair condition, moth damages, tears and usage stains. New binding.
2. Manuscript, Sefer Haftarot with translation and opening liturgical poems. Yemen, [18th-19th century?]. Inscription on leaves preceding the book says that the book was written by "my grandfather Yefet Ya'akov Chabashi".
129, [17] written pages, 23 cm. Fair condition, stains and damages. Missing leaves. Some of the missing leaves were completed in a different handwriting. Parchment binding detached and damaged.
Translation in this book appears after each phrase, according to custom in Yemen the public reads the translation after the cantor reads the phrase.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Manuscript from Yemen – Book of Haftarot – with the Aramaic translation (Targum). [19th century?].
Haftarot of the weekly Torah portions, as well as for the portions read on holidays.
78 leaves, 22 cm. Fair-poor condition, stained by moisture. Leather binding, worn and damaged.
Haftarot of the weekly Torah portions, as well as for the portions read on holidays.
78 leaves, 22 cm. Fair-poor condition, stained by moisture. Leather binding, worn and damaged.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Manuscript, Hilchot Shchita. [Yemen, 19th century].
Colophon signature of writer is rubbed out [Tan'ami?].
[162] leaves, 7.5 cm. Good-fair condition, leaves detached from binding. Worn and damaged cloth and leather binding.
Colophon signature of writer is rubbed out [Tan'ami?].
[162] leaves, 7.5 cm. Good-fair condition, leaves detached from binding. Worn and damaged cloth and leather binding.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Manuscript, Sidur Tiklal, prayers for week days for Shabat and for holidays, various piyutim. [Yemen]. 1872.
[26]. 26, 106 leaves, 18 cm. Quality paper, fine script, wide margins. Good condition, stains. Leaves detached from binding. Parchment leather binding illustrated with etchings, detached and worn.
[26]. 26, 106 leaves, 18 cm. Quality paper, fine script, wide margins. Good condition, stains. Leaves detached from binding. Parchment leather binding illustrated with etchings, detached and worn.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $800
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Manuscript of Rashi's commentary on the Torah, Yemen, [18th-19th century].
Colophon on the page before the title-page, "This Rashi belongs to Sa'adia ben Shlomo Atzbari, blessed be whoever reads it, and cursed may be whoever steals it – a snake should bite him".
[1], 280 leaves. 16 cm. High-quality paper, elaborate writing, wide margins. Very good condition. The binding has a leather spine.
Colophon on the page before the title-page, "This Rashi belongs to Sa'adia ben Shlomo Atzbari, blessed be whoever reads it, and cursed may be whoever steals it – a snake should bite him".
[1], 280 leaves. 16 cm. High-quality paper, elaborate writing, wide margins. Very good condition. The binding has a leather spine.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Sold for: $400
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Varied collection of tens of pages of various manuscripts from Oriental countries.
Antique manuscript from Yemen, of a proclamation for the night of Tisha Be'av, "which is said in Safed and in all of Israel", from 1644-1664; the wording of the Kolbo's ban ("On whoever causes distress to the Jews or whoever informs on his brethren…"); the book Ben Sira; Et Sofer (wordings of legal documents), [Morocco]; amulets and liturgical poems, Torah novellae and family memoirs.
Varying conditions and sizes.
Antique manuscript from Yemen, of a proclamation for the night of Tisha Be'av, "which is said in Safed and in all of Israel", from 1644-1664; the wording of the Kolbo's ban ("On whoever causes distress to the Jews or whoever informs on his brethren…"); the book Ben Sira; Et Sofer (wordings of legal documents), [Morocco]; amulets and liturgical poems, Torah novellae and family memoirs.
Varying conditions and sizes.
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