Auction 86 - Part II - The Leo Rapaport Collection
May 24, 2022
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Auction 86 - Part II - The Leo Rapaport Collection
May 24, 2022
Opening: $600
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Sold for: $1,000
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Responsa by R. Moshe Alshech. Venice: Zuan di Gara, [1605]. First edition.
Several glosses in Sephardic script by an unidentified writer.
243 leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including significant dampstains. Open tear to title page, slightly affecting border. Worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text. Non-original binding.
Several glosses in Sephardic script by an unidentified writer.
243 leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including significant dampstains. Open tear to title page, slightly affecting border. Worming to title page and other leaves, affecting text. Non-original binding.
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Auction 86 - Part II - The Leo Rapaport Collection
May 24, 2022
Opening: $500
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Sold for: $875
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Sifrei HaLevushim, by R. Mordechai Yoffe. Four parts: Levush HaTechelet and Levush HaChur – Orach Chaim; Levush Ateret Zahav – Yoreh De'ah; Levush HaButz VehaArgaman – Even HaEzer; Levush Ir Shushan – Choshen Mishpat. Venice: Giovanni Cajon for Bragadini, 1620.
Complete set of Sifrei HaLevushim on all four parts of Shulchan Aruch, in three volumes. Separate title page for each part.
Various inscriptions in first volume in Hebrew and Italian, in Italian script. Signatures in Sephardic script in Even HaEzer part, including signature of R. Chaim Yaakov son of Moshe HaLevi (possibly R. Chaim Yaakov son of R. Moshe HaLevi Rabbi of Kyustendil and Sofia, Bulgaria, early 19th century).
Three volumes. Vol. I: (Levush HaTechelet and Levush HaChur): 201, [2] leaves. Vol. II (Levush Ateret Zahav): 148, [2] leaves. Vol. III (Levush HaButz VehaArgaman and Levush Ir Shushan): 87; 1-112, 114-119, 121-162, [2] leaves. Lacking 2 leaves (leaves 113 and 120). 32-34.5 cm. Condition varies, fair to fair-good. Stains, including significant dampstains and dark stains. Worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Traces of past dampness with mold stains to several leaves. Tears, including tears to title pages and open tears affecting text, repaired in part with paper (handwritten text replacements in several places). Handwritten inscriptions. Old bindings, damaged.
Complete set of Sifrei HaLevushim on all four parts of Shulchan Aruch, in three volumes. Separate title page for each part.
Various inscriptions in first volume in Hebrew and Italian, in Italian script. Signatures in Sephardic script in Even HaEzer part, including signature of R. Chaim Yaakov son of Moshe HaLevi (possibly R. Chaim Yaakov son of R. Moshe HaLevi Rabbi of Kyustendil and Sofia, Bulgaria, early 19th century).
Three volumes. Vol. I: (Levush HaTechelet and Levush HaChur): 201, [2] leaves. Vol. II (Levush Ateret Zahav): 148, [2] leaves. Vol. III (Levush HaButz VehaArgaman and Levush Ir Shushan): 87; 1-112, 114-119, 121-162, [2] leaves. Lacking 2 leaves (leaves 113 and 120). 32-34.5 cm. Condition varies, fair to fair-good. Stains, including significant dampstains and dark stains. Worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Traces of past dampness with mold stains to several leaves. Tears, including tears to title pages and open tears affecting text, repaired in part with paper (handwritten text replacements in several places). Handwritten inscriptions. Old bindings, damaged.
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Auction 86 - Part II - The Leo Rapaport Collection
May 24, 2022
Opening: $500
Estimate: $600 - $800
Sold for: $1,750
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Taalumot Chochmah and Novlot Chochmah, selected philosophical and kabbalistic compositions, compiled from the writings of R. Yosef Shlomo Delmedigo – the Yashar of Candia, including important works on the Arizal's kabbalah, and on the writings of R. Yisrael Sarug and the Rama of Fano. [Hanau, printer not indicated], 1629-1631.
Two title pages (out of four). False imprint – Basel; the book was in fact printed in Hanau.
The present book contains a collection of works, mostly of patently kabbalistic nature, selected by R. Shmuel Ashkenazi from the writings of R. Yosef Shlomo Delmedigo of Candia.
Glosses in Italian and Oriental script in several places (trimmed).
110; [8], 208 leaves, [1] folded leaf between leaves 195-196. Lacking 12 leaves: first 10 leaves of Bechinat HaDat, general title page (Hebrew and Latin), originally bound at the beginning of book, and [1] folded leaf, originally found between leaves 164-165. 17.5 cm. Overall good condition. Some leaves browned. Stains. Worming, slightly affecting text. Some tears, including minor open tear, affecting text in one place. Several loose leaves and gatherings, final leaf detached. Card binding with parchment spine, damaged.
Two title pages (out of four). False imprint – Basel; the book was in fact printed in Hanau.
The present book contains a collection of works, mostly of patently kabbalistic nature, selected by R. Shmuel Ashkenazi from the writings of R. Yosef Shlomo Delmedigo of Candia.
Glosses in Italian and Oriental script in several places (trimmed).
110; [8], 208 leaves, [1] folded leaf between leaves 195-196. Lacking 12 leaves: first 10 leaves of Bechinat HaDat, general title page (Hebrew and Latin), originally bound at the beginning of book, and [1] folded leaf, originally found between leaves 164-165. 17.5 cm. Overall good condition. Some leaves browned. Stains. Worming, slightly affecting text. Some tears, including minor open tear, affecting text in one place. Several loose leaves and gatherings, final leaf detached. Card binding with parchment spine, damaged.
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Auction 86 - Part II - The Leo Rapaport Collection
May 24, 2022
Opening: $250
Estimate: $400 - $500
Sold for: $575
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Three parts of Responsa of R. Yosef di Trani – the Maharit; including Chiddushei Gemara by the Maharit – first editions of the three parts published after the passing of the author in Constantinople in Tammuz 1639, with forewords by the author's sons.
1. Responsa by R. Yosef son of R. Moshe di Trani, [part I]. Constantinople: Solomon Franco by his son Abraham Franco and son-in-law Jacob Gabbai, [1642].
2. Second part of Responsa by R. Yosef di Trani. Venice: Aluise Bragadini at the press of Antonio Calleoni, 1645. Divisional title pages for Yoreh De'ah, Even HaEzer and Choshen Mishpat.
3. Third part of Responsa by R. Yosef di Trani, with Chiddushei Gemara by the Maharit. Venice: Aluise Bragadini at the press of Antonio Calleoni, 1645.
First volume with various ownership inscriptions and glosses. On title page of vol. II, ownership inscription of R. Chaim Shalom HaKohen (perhaps R. Chaim Shalom HaKohen, Italian Torah scholar, rabbi in Modena, involved in 1809 in the halachic polemic regarding shaving on Chol HaMoed). Ownership inscriptions of Shlomo Bula on leaf [2] of vol. II (perhaps R. Shlomo Bula, Torah scholar in Jerusalem and Damascus, d. 1886, author of Lechem Shlomo).
Three volumes. Part I: [6], 208 leaves. Misfoliation. Part II: [2], 7, [1]; [1], 56, [1] leaves; [1] blank leaf; [1], 1, 3-71, [1] leaves. Part III (with Chiddushei Gemara): 131, [2] leaves. Misfoliation. Chiddushei Gemara: 123, [2] leaves. Misfoliation. 28-30 cm. Condition varies. Vol. I in fair condition: dampstains and extensive wear. Open tears to title page and other leaves of this volume, affecting text, repaired with (large) strips of tape. Worming, affecting text, repaired in part with tape. Vols. II and III in overall good condition: stains and dampstains. Wear and tears. Open tear to title page of vol. II, affecting border, repaired with paper. Old bindings (some detached), damaged.
1. Responsa by R. Yosef son of R. Moshe di Trani, [part I]. Constantinople: Solomon Franco by his son Abraham Franco and son-in-law Jacob Gabbai, [1642].
2. Second part of Responsa by R. Yosef di Trani. Venice: Aluise Bragadini at the press of Antonio Calleoni, 1645. Divisional title pages for Yoreh De'ah, Even HaEzer and Choshen Mishpat.
3. Third part of Responsa by R. Yosef di Trani, with Chiddushei Gemara by the Maharit. Venice: Aluise Bragadini at the press of Antonio Calleoni, 1645.
First volume with various ownership inscriptions and glosses. On title page of vol. II, ownership inscription of R. Chaim Shalom HaKohen (perhaps R. Chaim Shalom HaKohen, Italian Torah scholar, rabbi in Modena, involved in 1809 in the halachic polemic regarding shaving on Chol HaMoed). Ownership inscriptions of Shlomo Bula on leaf [2] of vol. II (perhaps R. Shlomo Bula, Torah scholar in Jerusalem and Damascus, d. 1886, author of Lechem Shlomo).
Three volumes. Part I: [6], 208 leaves. Misfoliation. Part II: [2], 7, [1]; [1], 56, [1] leaves; [1] blank leaf; [1], 1, 3-71, [1] leaves. Part III (with Chiddushei Gemara): 131, [2] leaves. Misfoliation. Chiddushei Gemara: 123, [2] leaves. Misfoliation. 28-30 cm. Condition varies. Vol. I in fair condition: dampstains and extensive wear. Open tears to title page and other leaves of this volume, affecting text, repaired with (large) strips of tape. Worming, affecting text, repaired in part with tape. Vols. II and III in overall good condition: stains and dampstains. Wear and tears. Open tear to title page of vol. II, affecting border, repaired with paper. Old bindings (some detached), damaged.
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Auction 86 - Part II - The Leo Rapaport Collection
May 24, 2022
Opening: $200
Estimate: $300 - $400
Sold for: $250
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Toldot Adam, part II of Responsa of the Rashba, with Responsa of R. Molin HaLevi – the Maharil. Livorno: Yedidia son of Yitzchak Gabbai, author of Kaf Nachat, [1657]. First edition.
The book comprises 405 responsa by the Rashba, known as part II of Responsa of the Rashba. This part was not seen by leading poskim such as the Beit Yosef, the Sema, the Shach and the Taz. The Knesset HaGedolah does not mention this part in Mahadura Kama of his book, and begins referring to it only in Mahadura Batra.
Ownership inscriptions on the title page and endpaper.
8; 104 leaves. 29.5 cm. Condition varies, fair to good-fair. Stains, including dampstains (dark, significant dampstains to final leaves). Worming, slightly affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Original, gilt-decorated leather binding, with worming and damage.
One of the first Hebrew books printed in Livorno.
The book comprises 405 responsa by the Rashba, known as part II of Responsa of the Rashba. This part was not seen by leading poskim such as the Beit Yosef, the Sema, the Shach and the Taz. The Knesset HaGedolah does not mention this part in Mahadura Kama of his book, and begins referring to it only in Mahadura Batra.
Ownership inscriptions on the title page and endpaper.
8; 104 leaves. 29.5 cm. Condition varies, fair to good-fair. Stains, including dampstains (dark, significant dampstains to final leaves). Worming, slightly affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Original, gilt-decorated leather binding, with worming and damage.
One of the first Hebrew books printed in Livorno.
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Auction 86 - Part II - The Leo Rapaport Collection
May 24, 2022
Opening: $250
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Sold for: $400
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Three parts (in three volumes) of Responsa of the Rashba – first editions printed in various places:
1. Responsa by R. Shlomo ben Aderet (the Rashba), Part III. Livorno: Gio. Vincenzo Falorni, 1778. First edition.
Stamps, signature and ownership inscriptions of R. Fischel HaKohen Lapin (a wealthy Jew in Lithuania and Jerusalem, associate and close disciple of R. Yisrael of Salant; see enclosed material).
[2], 94 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains. Some worming, slightly affecting text on one leaf. Old binding, tear to spine.
2. Responsa of the Rashba, Part IV. Salonika: Mordechai Nachman and David Israelija, [1803].
Signature on title page and inscriptions extending over first leaves.
[3], 74 leaves. 32.5 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, repaired with paper. Minor marginal tear to title page. Original binding, loose, with damage and worming.
3. Responsa of the Rashba, Part V. Livorno: Pietro Meucci, [1825]. First edition published by R. Chaim Palachi of Izmir, with his comments titled Rachamim LeChaim, and with the approbation of his grandfather R. Refael Yosef Chazan, author of Chikrei Lev.
Two-line gloss on p 28a in Oriental script, signed by R. Mordechai Abadi (author of Maayan Mayim, leading kabbalist in his times, d. 1883).
[6], 86 leaves. Approx. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Marginal open tears to title page, not affecting border, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text in several places, repaired with tape. Old binding, damaged.
1. Responsa by R. Shlomo ben Aderet (the Rashba), Part III. Livorno: Gio. Vincenzo Falorni, 1778. First edition.
Stamps, signature and ownership inscriptions of R. Fischel HaKohen Lapin (a wealthy Jew in Lithuania and Jerusalem, associate and close disciple of R. Yisrael of Salant; see enclosed material).
[2], 94 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains. Some worming, slightly affecting text on one leaf. Old binding, tear to spine.
2. Responsa of the Rashba, Part IV. Salonika: Mordechai Nachman and David Israelija, [1803].
Signature on title page and inscriptions extending over first leaves.
[3], 74 leaves. 32.5 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, repaired with paper. Minor marginal tear to title page. Original binding, loose, with damage and worming.
3. Responsa of the Rashba, Part V. Livorno: Pietro Meucci, [1825]. First edition published by R. Chaim Palachi of Izmir, with his comments titled Rachamim LeChaim, and with the approbation of his grandfather R. Refael Yosef Chazan, author of Chikrei Lev.
Two-line gloss on p 28a in Oriental script, signed by R. Mordechai Abadi (author of Maayan Mayim, leading kabbalist in his times, d. 1883).
[6], 86 leaves. Approx. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Marginal open tears to title page, not affecting border, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text in several places, repaired with tape. Old binding, damaged.
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Auction 86 - Part II - The Leo Rapaport Collection
May 24, 2022
Opening: $3,000
Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000
Sold for: $4,250
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Shenei Luchot HaBrit (Shelah), words of ethics and fear of G-d, kabbalah and halachah, by R. Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz. Amsterdam: Immanuel son of Yosef Athias, 1698. Engraved title page (by Avraham son of Yaakov HaGer).
Shenei Luchot HaBrit contains many halachic novellae, Kabbalistic principles, homiletics and ethics, and incorporates all realms of the Torah. The book was received with awe throughout the Jewish world, and its teachings are quoted in the books of leading poskim and kabbalists. Many renowned Chassidic leaders were extraordinarily devoted to the study of the books of the Shelah.
The Bach – R. Yoel Sirkis, notably acclaimed the author and his works in his approbation to the Shaar HaShamayim siddur: "R. Yeshaya HaLevi… left behind blessing in his holy compositions, and upon seeing or reading them, we sensed the outpouring of holiness in all our limbs, and this is the sign that his works were composed for the sake of heaven, to elevate future generations…". The Tosafot Yom Tov in his approbation to the siddur writes: "He is a holy, awe-inspiring man… no doubt he was invested with a heavenly spirit".
This edition of the Shelah was printed in Amsterdam in 1698, birth year of the Baal Shem Tov, and Chassidic lore ties these two events. The Rebbe Rayatz of Lubavitch writes (Igrot, 2853) of the elaborate edition of the Shelah printed in the year "Nachat" (gratification; the numerical value of 'nachat' corresponds to the Hebrew year 5458, i.e. 1698). He states that "this alludes to the heavenly gratification caused by the revelation of the holy book, and in that year the Baal Shem Tov was born". The Baal Shem Tov was used to saying that he was born in the year of the printing of the Shelah HaKadosh, in order to enlighten the world with G-d's light of Torah and fear of Heaven with service of the heart. The Rebbe Rayatz brings a wondrous tradition from R. Mendel of Vitebsk regarding the first and second editions of the Shelah: "During the printing of the Shelah… this holy book enthused and inspired the hearts of the Jewish people, drawing the Evil Eye, which brought about the infamous Chmielnicki pogroms"; "In the year the Baal Shem Tov was born, the second edition of Shelah was printed in Amsterdam, and then as well there was an accusation in heaven against the Jewish people in Poland, similar to the first accusation upon the initial publication of the Shelah, yet thank G-d, it was a year of serenity" (Likutei Diburim HaMeturgam, I, p. 50).
Several glosses (some in Italian script).
[4], 422; 44; [12] leaves. 31 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor wear. Engraved title page detached, with tears (including open tears) and creases; minor damage to engraving. Minor marginal open tears to second title page. Marginal open tear to another leaf. Minor worming, affecting text in several places. First gathering partially detached. Inscriptions. Leather-covered wooden binding, detached and damaged. Spine torn (mostly lacking).
Shenei Luchot HaBrit contains many halachic novellae, Kabbalistic principles, homiletics and ethics, and incorporates all realms of the Torah. The book was received with awe throughout the Jewish world, and its teachings are quoted in the books of leading poskim and kabbalists. Many renowned Chassidic leaders were extraordinarily devoted to the study of the books of the Shelah.
The Bach – R. Yoel Sirkis, notably acclaimed the author and his works in his approbation to the Shaar HaShamayim siddur: "R. Yeshaya HaLevi… left behind blessing in his holy compositions, and upon seeing or reading them, we sensed the outpouring of holiness in all our limbs, and this is the sign that his works were composed for the sake of heaven, to elevate future generations…". The Tosafot Yom Tov in his approbation to the siddur writes: "He is a holy, awe-inspiring man… no doubt he was invested with a heavenly spirit".
This edition of the Shelah was printed in Amsterdam in 1698, birth year of the Baal Shem Tov, and Chassidic lore ties these two events. The Rebbe Rayatz of Lubavitch writes (Igrot, 2853) of the elaborate edition of the Shelah printed in the year "Nachat" (gratification; the numerical value of 'nachat' corresponds to the Hebrew year 5458, i.e. 1698). He states that "this alludes to the heavenly gratification caused by the revelation of the holy book, and in that year the Baal Shem Tov was born". The Baal Shem Tov was used to saying that he was born in the year of the printing of the Shelah HaKadosh, in order to enlighten the world with G-d's light of Torah and fear of Heaven with service of the heart. The Rebbe Rayatz brings a wondrous tradition from R. Mendel of Vitebsk regarding the first and second editions of the Shelah: "During the printing of the Shelah… this holy book enthused and inspired the hearts of the Jewish people, drawing the Evil Eye, which brought about the infamous Chmielnicki pogroms"; "In the year the Baal Shem Tov was born, the second edition of Shelah was printed in Amsterdam, and then as well there was an accusation in heaven against the Jewish people in Poland, similar to the first accusation upon the initial publication of the Shelah, yet thank G-d, it was a year of serenity" (Likutei Diburim HaMeturgam, I, p. 50).
Several glosses (some in Italian script).
[4], 422; 44; [12] leaves. 31 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor wear. Engraved title page detached, with tears (including open tears) and creases; minor damage to engraving. Minor marginal open tears to second title page. Marginal open tear to another leaf. Minor worming, affecting text in several places. First gathering partially detached. Inscriptions. Leather-covered wooden binding, detached and damaged. Spine torn (mostly lacking).
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Auction 86 - Part II - The Leo Rapaport Collection
May 24, 2022
Opening: $300
Estimate: $400 - $500
Sold for: $688
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Darchei Noam, responsa on all four parts of Shulchan Aruch, by R. Mordechai HaLevi of Egypt, with Kuntres Milchemet Mitzva by his son R. Avraham HaLevi (with separate title page). Venice: Bragadin brothers, [1697-1698]. First edition.
On verso of title page, illustration of Tzurat HaBayit (the layout of the Temple).
Lengthy inscriptions on both sides of the endpaper, containing indexes to the book in Ashkenazic script (ca. 18th/19th century).
Several handwritten marginal glosses.
On final leaf, stamp of R. Michael Dov Weingott (1819-1887), author of Agudat Ezov Midbari, rabbi of Piotrków.
282; 41 leaves. 29 cm. Margins of Kuntres Milchemet Mitzva at end of book, trimmed. Overall good condition. Stains, including minor dampstains. Large tear to leaf 5 of first sequence (detached piece), affecting text. Minor worming to several leaves, not affecting text. First gathering detached. Old binding, damaged (front and back board detached, leather spine damaged).
Some copies include an additional leaf at the end of the book with another illustration of the Temple. The present copy does not include that leaf.
On verso of title page, illustration of Tzurat HaBayit (the layout of the Temple).
Lengthy inscriptions on both sides of the endpaper, containing indexes to the book in Ashkenazic script (ca. 18th/19th century).
Several handwritten marginal glosses.
On final leaf, stamp of R. Michael Dov Weingott (1819-1887), author of Agudat Ezov Midbari, rabbi of Piotrków.
282; 41 leaves. 29 cm. Margins of Kuntres Milchemet Mitzva at end of book, trimmed. Overall good condition. Stains, including minor dampstains. Large tear to leaf 5 of first sequence (detached piece), affecting text. Minor worming to several leaves, not affecting text. First gathering detached. Old binding, damaged (front and back board detached, leather spine damaged).
Some copies include an additional leaf at the end of the book with another illustration of the Temple. The present copy does not include that leaf.
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Auction 86 - Part II - The Leo Rapaport Collection
May 24, 2022
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Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Sold for: $875
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Responsa Chacham Tzvi, part I, by R. Tzvi Hirsh Ashkenazi. Amsterdam: Solomon Proops, [1712]. First edition.
Signatures and several handwritten glosses, including signatures of R. Shmuel Shmelke Taubes Rabbi of Bârlad and other members of the Taubes family.
The glosses were presumably written by R. Shmuel Shmelke Taubes Rabbi of Bârlad, son of R. Yitzchak Eizik Taubes Rabbi of Bârlad and Bucharest.
[1], 127 leaves. Approx. 30 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including many dampstains. Tears, including marginal open tears to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting text, repaired with paper (additional tape repairs to title page). Worming, slightly affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions. Old binding, with damage and worming.
Signatures and several handwritten glosses, including signatures of R. Shmuel Shmelke Taubes Rabbi of Bârlad and other members of the Taubes family.
The glosses were presumably written by R. Shmuel Shmelke Taubes Rabbi of Bârlad, son of R. Yitzchak Eizik Taubes Rabbi of Bârlad and Bucharest.
[1], 127 leaves. Approx. 30 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including many dampstains. Tears, including marginal open tears to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting text, repaired with paper (additional tape repairs to title page). Worming, slightly affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions. Old binding, with damage and worming.
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May 24, 2022
Opening: $600
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
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Responsa Tashbetz, four parts, by R. Shimon son of Tzemach Duran. With Responsa Chut HaMeshulash, by the author's grandsons. Amsterdam, 1738. First edition, with seven title pages.
Two volumes. Vol. I (parts I-II): [12], 91; [1], 69, [1]. Vol. II (parts III-IV): [8], 68, [1]; [1], 101, [1] leaves. 31.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Holes to two leaves, slightly affecting text. A few marginal tears. Several detached leaves. Inscriptions. Stamps. Old bindings, damaged and detached.
This edition has several variants, which can be differentiated by the number of title pages. Some copies are known to have seven title pages, while others were printed with only four title pages (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 125589, and see article by Dan and Gita Yardeni, Alei Sefer, X, pp. 119-132). The present copy is divided into two volumes, and it includes 7 title pages: two at the beginning of each volume, one at the beginning of part II, and two in part IV. Additionally, extra copies of leaves [3-4] and [9-12] from beginning of book were bound at beginning of vol. II.
Two volumes. Vol. I (parts I-II): [12], 91; [1], 69, [1]. Vol. II (parts III-IV): [8], 68, [1]; [1], 101, [1] leaves. 31.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Holes to two leaves, slightly affecting text. A few marginal tears. Several detached leaves. Inscriptions. Stamps. Old bindings, damaged and detached.
This edition has several variants, which can be differentiated by the number of title pages. Some copies are known to have seven title pages, while others were printed with only four title pages (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 125589, and see article by Dan and Gita Yardeni, Alei Sefer, X, pp. 119-132). The present copy is divided into two volumes, and it includes 7 title pages: two at the beginning of each volume, one at the beginning of part II, and two in part IV. Additionally, extra copies of leaves [3-4] and [9-12] from beginning of book were bound at beginning of vol. II.
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Auction 86 - Part II - The Leo Rapaport Collection
May 24, 2022
Opening: $300
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for: $813
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Responsa Ba'ei Chayei, on Yoreh De'ah and Choshen Mishpat, by R. Chaim Benveniste, author of Knesset HaGedolah. Salonika: Mordechai Nachman and David Israelija, 1788-1791.
Set in four volumes. One volume on Yoreh De'ah, and three volumes on Choshen Mishpat (the responsa on Choshen Mishpat are divided into two parts; with part I printed in two volumes; each with a title page and preface).
Signature on title page of Yoreh De'ah part; ownership inscription of R. Shem Tov Amarillo – rabbi in Corfu and Larissa in the first half of the 19th century (see enclosed material).
Four volumes. Vol. I (Yoreh De'ah): [2], 184; 41 leaves. Vol. II (Choshen Mishpat, part I, vol. I): [2], 178 leaves. Vol. III (Choshen Mishpat, part I, vol. II): [2], 171-313 leaves. Lacking [1] final leaf with two responsa by R. Chaim Abulafia. Vol. IV: (Choshen Mishpat part II): [2], 140 leaves. 28-29 cm. Overall good-fair condition, some leaves in fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Traces of past dampness with mold in several places. Worming, affecting text. Tears, including open tears affecting text, repaired in part with paper (with handwritten text replacements in several places). Tears to some title pages, repaired with paper (affecting borders). Old, non-original bindings, with leather spines. Damage to bindings (one binding detached, lacking spine).
Set in four volumes. One volume on Yoreh De'ah, and three volumes on Choshen Mishpat (the responsa on Choshen Mishpat are divided into two parts; with part I printed in two volumes; each with a title page and preface).
Signature on title page of Yoreh De'ah part; ownership inscription of R. Shem Tov Amarillo – rabbi in Corfu and Larissa in the first half of the 19th century (see enclosed material).
Four volumes. Vol. I (Yoreh De'ah): [2], 184; 41 leaves. Vol. II (Choshen Mishpat, part I, vol. I): [2], 178 leaves. Vol. III (Choshen Mishpat, part I, vol. II): [2], 171-313 leaves. Lacking [1] final leaf with two responsa by R. Chaim Abulafia. Vol. IV: (Choshen Mishpat part II): [2], 140 leaves. 28-29 cm. Overall good-fair condition, some leaves in fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Traces of past dampness with mold in several places. Worming, affecting text. Tears, including open tears affecting text, repaired in part with paper (with handwritten text replacements in several places). Tears to some title pages, repaired with paper (affecting borders). Old, non-original bindings, with leather spines. Damage to bindings (one binding detached, lacking spine).
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Auction 86 - Part II - The Leo Rapaport Collection
May 24, 2022
Opening: $700
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Pachad Yitzchak, halachic-encyclopedic composition in alphabetical order, by R. Yitzchak Refael Lampronti. Venice-Reggio-Livorno-Lyck-Berlin, [1750-1888].
The first Halachic-Talmudic encyclopedia, comprising thousands of entries on Halachic-Talmudic topics, arranged in alphabetical order. Complete set in 11 volumes – first editions of all parts, printed in 1750-1888.
The printing of the entire work extended over a period of almost 140 years. The first parts – letters Aleph through Dalet – were published in 1750-1753, by the author himself. The volumes of letters Vav through Mem, were printed in Venice, Reggio and Livorno in 1796-1839 – several decades after the author's passing, while the rest of the composition, letters Nun onwards, was published by the Mekitze Nirdamim society in Lyck and Berlin, in 1864-1888.
11 volumes. Vol. I: [8], 124; 76 leaves; [4], 105 leaves. [1] folded leaf with Seder HaGet between leaves 44-45. Vol. II: [1], 110 leaves; [1], 93 leaves, [1] folded leaf; [1], 108; 28 leaves. Vol. III: [1], 241 leaves. Vol. IV: [2], 120 leaves. Vol. V: [2], 196 leaves. Vol. VI: [2], 173 leaves. Vol. VII: [2], 74 leaves. Vol VIII: [2], 200 leaves. Vol. IX: [3], 148 leaves. Lacking first title page. Vol. X: [1], 328, [1] leaves. Vol. XI: [3], 183 leaves. Size varies. Overall good condition. Stains. Tears. Old bindings, partially damaged.
Enclosed with the set are four volumes of later editions of the parts of Pachad Yitzchak, some with emendations and additions: Pachad Yitzchak, letters Aleph and beginning of Bet only. Lyck, 1864. Second edition. Two volumes (no other parts were printed). Second volume lacking end (printing presumably interrupted). Pachad Yitzchak, with emendations, additions and novellae titled Beit Yoel. Warsaw: Isaac Goldman, 1885. Particularly dry, brittle paper. Mahadura Batra of Pachad Yitzchak, parts I and II. Tel Aviv, 1935-1942.
The first Halachic-Talmudic encyclopedia, comprising thousands of entries on Halachic-Talmudic topics, arranged in alphabetical order. Complete set in 11 volumes – first editions of all parts, printed in 1750-1888.
The printing of the entire work extended over a period of almost 140 years. The first parts – letters Aleph through Dalet – were published in 1750-1753, by the author himself. The volumes of letters Vav through Mem, were printed in Venice, Reggio and Livorno in 1796-1839 – several decades after the author's passing, while the rest of the composition, letters Nun onwards, was published by the Mekitze Nirdamim society in Lyck and Berlin, in 1864-1888.
11 volumes. Vol. I: [8], 124; 76 leaves; [4], 105 leaves. [1] folded leaf with Seder HaGet between leaves 44-45. Vol. II: [1], 110 leaves; [1], 93 leaves, [1] folded leaf; [1], 108; 28 leaves. Vol. III: [1], 241 leaves. Vol. IV: [2], 120 leaves. Vol. V: [2], 196 leaves. Vol. VI: [2], 173 leaves. Vol. VII: [2], 74 leaves. Vol VIII: [2], 200 leaves. Vol. IX: [3], 148 leaves. Lacking first title page. Vol. X: [1], 328, [1] leaves. Vol. XI: [3], 183 leaves. Size varies. Overall good condition. Stains. Tears. Old bindings, partially damaged.
Enclosed with the set are four volumes of later editions of the parts of Pachad Yitzchak, some with emendations and additions: Pachad Yitzchak, letters Aleph and beginning of Bet only. Lyck, 1864. Second edition. Two volumes (no other parts were printed). Second volume lacking end (printing presumably interrupted). Pachad Yitzchak, with emendations, additions and novellae titled Beit Yoel. Warsaw: Isaac Goldman, 1885. Particularly dry, brittle paper. Mahadura Batra of Pachad Yitzchak, parts I and II. Tel Aviv, 1935-1942.
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