Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $325
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Manuscript, various topics translated into Jewish Arabic. [Morocco],[19th century].
Order of topics is not identical to the order of Talmudic tractates, the topics being partly Aggadic and partly Halachic.
170 written leaves, 18 cm. Quality paper, good condition, slight moth damages to a few leaves.
Order of topics is not identical to the order of Talmudic tractates, the topics being partly Aggadic and partly Halachic.
170 written leaves, 18 cm. Quality paper, good condition, slight moth damages to a few leaves.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $300
Sold for: $500
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Manuscript, novellae on the Torah – Bereshit, Shemot, Vayikra. [Morocco?], [19th century?].
From a superficial check it seems that part of the novellae are original and some were copied.
Missing parts at the beginning and the end of the manuscript – starting in the middle of Parashat Bereshit ending in the middle of Parashat Tazria. Illustrations around the titles and "shomrei ha-daf".
[108] leaves,23 cm. Dry, dark, paper, poor condition, stains and usage damages, leaves torn in the center. Unbound.
From a superficial check it seems that part of the novellae are original and some were copied.
Missing parts at the beginning and the end of the manuscript – starting in the middle of Parashat Bereshit ending in the middle of Parashat Tazria. Illustrations around the titles and "shomrei ha-daf".
[108] leaves,23 cm. Dry, dark, paper, poor condition, stains and usage damages, leaves torn in the center. Unbound.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $125
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Manuscript, copy of book "Zivchei Sh'lemim", by Rabbi Yehuda Divan. Handwritten copy in oriental handwriting (Persia or Buchara), [18-19 century].
Each page surrounded with frame and margins. On a number of pages some comments were added in the margins, these comments are completion of what was omitted when copied. Supplement in a different handwriting, of the first leaf and a leaf, appears in the middle of the book. (Missing are the title-page, the forward, and the printer's closing words).
53 leaves, 16 cm, good-fair condition. Torn binding, printed pages in binding filling.
Attached is an manuscript appraisal by Mr. Binyamin Richler, of the Hebrew Manuscript Institute.
Each page surrounded with frame and margins. On a number of pages some comments were added in the margins, these comments are completion of what was omitted when copied. Supplement in a different handwriting, of the first leaf and a leaf, appears in the middle of the book. (Missing are the title-page, the forward, and the printer's closing words).
53 leaves, 16 cm, good-fair condition. Torn binding, printed pages in binding filling.
Attached is an manuscript appraisal by Mr. Binyamin Richler, of the Hebrew Manuscript Institute.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Manuscript, Sefer Ha-Goralot by Rabbi Seadia Ga'on; Sefer Ha-Goralot by the Ibn Ezra; Segulot and Derushim. [Morocco?], 19th century.
Signatures of N' Haroush family members [a family from Morocco descended from the Rosh]. On back leaf is stated "in 1904 I came to Tiberius, the young Yosef N' Haroush".
[42] written leaves, 15 cm. Fine handwriting on quality paper. Poor condition, moth holes. Soft leather binding, worn.
Signatures of N' Haroush family members [a family from Morocco descended from the Rosh]. On back leaf is stated "in 1904 I came to Tiberius, the young Yosef N' Haroush".
[42] written leaves, 15 cm. Fine handwriting on quality paper. Poor condition, moth holes. Soft leather binding, worn.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
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Dinei Treifot, manuscript by Rabbi Masud Elkayam. Lisbon (Portugal), 1932.
Treifot, Kashrut and Mussar by the Rosh [known as "Orchot Chaim by the Rosh"] handwritten in black and purple ink.
83 pages Treifot and Kashrut laws; 84-100 pages Mussar by the Rosh, 15.5 cm. Very good condition. A few stains.
Treifot, Kashrut and Mussar by the Rosh [known as "Orchot Chaim by the Rosh"] handwritten in black and purple ink.
83 pages Treifot and Kashrut laws; 84-100 pages Mussar by the Rosh, 15.5 cm. Very good condition. A few stains.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $150
Sold for: $225
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1. Kabalat HaRabad (leaves from Seder Ha-Kabbalah of Ha-Rabad). 8 notebook leaves, in anceint Ashkenazi writing [ca. 17th century].
2. Section of ancient magnificent copy in Rashi writing, on parchment-like paper, commentary of the Alsheich to Parashat Ekev. [18th century?].
3. Notebook with Torah novellae on the Talmud. [19th century?]. 15 written pages.
4. Responsa and Halachic comments. [19th century?]. 16 written pages.
Various sizes and conditions.
2. Section of ancient magnificent copy in Rashi writing, on parchment-like paper, commentary of the Alsheich to Parashat Ekev. [18th century?].
3. Notebook with Torah novellae on the Talmud. [19th century?]. 15 written pages.
4. Responsa and Halachic comments. [19th century?]. 16 written pages.
Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $375
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Handwritten siddur, based on the Korban Mincha Siddur – Nusach Ari. [Russia, approx. 1940].
According to the title, "Peace and harmony to the world", it seems that the siddur was written in the communist period, when it was not possible to print or buy siddurim in Russia.
263 pages, upon which the pages until 231 are written. Good condition. Worn and stained cloth binding.
According to the title, "Peace and harmony to the world", it seems that the siddur was written in the communist period, when it was not possible to print or buy siddurim in Russia.
263 pages, upon which the pages until 231 are written. Good condition. Worn and stained cloth binding.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $425
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Manuscript, liturgical poems for Simchat Torah and Seder Hakafot and prayers. [Cochin], [19th century?].
Impressed writing on the binding: "Rabbi S.E."
3-72 written leaves. (leaves1-2 are blank). 9.8 cm. Fine writing in blue ink on drawn paper. Good condition, slight tears. Gilded leaves cutting. Vorsatz of original marble paper. Fine leather binding with gold impressions.
Impressed writing on the binding: "Rabbi S.E."
3-72 written leaves. (leaves1-2 are blank). 9.8 cm. Fine writing in blue ink on drawn paper. Good condition, slight tears. Gilded leaves cutting. Vorsatz of original marble paper. Fine leather binding with gold impressions.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $500
Unsold
Handwritten manuscript, Seder Hakafot Le-Simchat Torah. With Prayer for the king's well-being (Hanoten T'shu'a) .[Italy], 1861.
Seder Sheva Hakafot, handwritten in a nice ritual calligraphy.
[17] leaf; [1] blank leaf; [7] leaves; [3] blank leaves, 21 X 15.5 cm. Width larger than width. Good condition.
Seder Sheva Hakafot, handwritten in a nice ritual calligraphy.
[17] leaf; [1] blank leaf; [7] leaves; [3] blank leaves, 21 X 15.5 cm. Width larger than width. Good condition.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $3,500
Sold for: $4,375
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1. The book of Yesha'ayahu translated into Italian with commentaries in Hebrew, by Shadal [Shmuel David Luzzatto]. Prague, 1842.
Early experimental printing booklet with translation into Italian and commentaries on the book of Yesha'ayahu, printed in seven parts in Padua during the years 1855-1867. The booklet opens with a dedication in Shmuel David Luzzatto's handwriting, to his disciple. Many notes and commentaries in Shadal's handwriting appear in the booklet. 32 pages, 22 cm.
2. Manuscript – Shadal's translation of the book of Yesha'ayahu and commentaries by one of his disciples. Hebrew and Italian handwriting in two columns, pp. 303-33 (continues exactly where the printed booklet ends). The writer signs in the end of the manuscript. Shadal's commentaries in this manuscript were studied and found almost identical to the printed edition. Slight changes and differences between the handwritten Italian translation and the printed one.
Bound together in half-parchment fine binding. In front is bound a portrait of the writer printed in Padua in 1844.
Rabbi Shmuel David Luzzatto (1800-1865) linguist, poet and bible commentator. Translator of the Siddur into Italian. Rosh Beit Midrash Le-Rabanim in Padua, Italy. Published Italian translations of the books of Iyov and Yesha'ayahu, the Torah and Haftarot. Added Hebrew commentaries and introductions to books and published many historical and Jewish philosophy researches.
Early experimental printing booklet with translation into Italian and commentaries on the book of Yesha'ayahu, printed in seven parts in Padua during the years 1855-1867. The booklet opens with a dedication in Shmuel David Luzzatto's handwriting, to his disciple. Many notes and commentaries in Shadal's handwriting appear in the booklet. 32 pages, 22 cm.
2. Manuscript – Shadal's translation of the book of Yesha'ayahu and commentaries by one of his disciples. Hebrew and Italian handwriting in two columns, pp. 303-33 (continues exactly where the printed booklet ends). The writer signs in the end of the manuscript. Shadal's commentaries in this manuscript were studied and found almost identical to the printed edition. Slight changes and differences between the handwritten Italian translation and the printed one.
Bound together in half-parchment fine binding. In front is bound a portrait of the writer printed in Padua in 1844.
Rabbi Shmuel David Luzzatto (1800-1865) linguist, poet and bible commentator. Translator of the Siddur into Italian. Rosh Beit Midrash Le-Rabanim in Padua, Italy. Published Italian translations of the books of Iyov and Yesha'ayahu, the Torah and Haftarot. Added Hebrew commentaries and introductions to books and published many historical and Jewish philosophy researches.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $500
Sold for: $875
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Yizkor book, for perpetuating the names of the departed beloved of the community's donors and members, includes prayers. [London, [19th century?].
On the binding: "YIZKOR BOOK MANUSCRIPTS. LONDON".
Elaborate copy on heavy paper, which is an imitation of marked parchment, with elaborate calligraphy. The community is probably German [based on the title "Chaver" and most of the names]. On Leaf 7, there is also mention of names of Jews who were exiled from Spain: Abarbanel, and the wife and daughter of the philanthropist Yosef Elya Montefiore [the mother and sister of Sir Moses Montefiore].
15 written pages, 27 cm. Thick, high quality paper, very good condition.
On the binding: "YIZKOR BOOK MANUSCRIPTS. LONDON".
Elaborate copy on heavy paper, which is an imitation of marked parchment, with elaborate calligraphy. The community is probably German [based on the title "Chaver" and most of the names]. On Leaf 7, there is also mention of names of Jews who were exiled from Spain: Abarbanel, and the wife and daughter of the philanthropist Yosef Elya Montefiore [the mother and sister of Sir Moses Montefiore].
15 written pages, 27 cm. Thick, high quality paper, very good condition.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $350
Sold for: $688
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Manuscript, founding of a synagogue in Horochow [Horochow province of Tiberia, Crimea].1786.
A long and poetic document 5 pages, about the synagogue and the donors. 3 pages with lists and signatures of "nummer" [seat number] buyers.
At this period Jews arrived from Lithuania and Russia to settle in the Crimea area. The old Jewish communities were Crimean Jews, one of whom signed the document [in writing similar to oriental writing] and communities of Kara'im that lived separately from the Jewish communities.
Interesting historical document.
6 leaves, 8 written pages. 33 cm. Quality paper, very good condition.
A long and poetic document 5 pages, about the synagogue and the donors. 3 pages with lists and signatures of "nummer" [seat number] buyers.
At this period Jews arrived from Lithuania and Russia to settle in the Crimea area. The old Jewish communities were Crimean Jews, one of whom signed the document [in writing similar to oriental writing] and communities of Kara'im that lived separately from the Jewish communities.
Interesting historical document.
6 leaves, 8 written pages. 33 cm. Quality paper, very good condition.
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