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: $300
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
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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Auction 86 - Part II - The Leo Rapaport Collection
May 24, 2022
Opening: $500
Estimate: $600 - $800
Sold for: $3,250
Including buyer's premium
Assorted collection of books printed in various places, in the 17th-19th centuries – responsa and halachic works, Biblical commentaries, Kabbalah and homiletics:
1. Commentary on Neviim Rishonim, by Don Yitzchak Abarbanel. Leipzig, 1686.
2. Semichat Chachamim, parts I and II, by R. Naftali HaKohen Katz, rabbi of Frankfurt am Main. Frankfurt am Main, [1704-1706]. First edition printed in the author's lifetime.
3. Tur Yoreh De'ah, with Bayit Chadash and Perishah UDerishah. Frankfurt am Main: Johann Kölner, [ca. 1714].
4. Be'er Esek, halachic responsa by R. Shabtai Beer. Venice: Bragadin, [1674]. Only edition.
5. Chut HaShani, responsa by R. Shimshon Bacharach of Worms. [Frankfurt am Main, 1679]. First edition.
6. Responsa Knesset Yechezkel by R. Yechezkel Katzenellenbogen Rabbi of the Three Communities. Altona, [Efraim Heckscher, 1732]. First edition printed in the author's lifetime.
7. Re'ach Sadeh, a short work regarding the date on divorce bills, responsa, Talmudic novellae and homiletics, by R. Shimon Douek. Constantinople: Jonah son of Jacob [Ashkenazi], [1738]. First edition.
8. Dina DeChayei, part I, commentary on the Semag, by R. Chaim Benveniste, author of Knesset HaGedolah. Constantinople: Reuven and Nissim sons of Jonah Ashkenazi, [1742]. First edition.
9. Divrei Shlomo, homiletics of the Torah, Halachah and Aggadah, by R. Shlomo Shalem of Sofia. Frankfurt an der Oder: Grila, [1753]. "Amsterdam typeface". Only edition.
10-11. Two books in one volume: Mayim Amukim, novellae on the Talmudic tractates, by R. Mordechai Sirkin. Zhovkva: Gershon son of Chaim David Segal, David son of Menachem Mann and brother-in-law Chaim David son of Aharon Segal "grandson of R. Uri Phoebus Segal, printer in Amsterdam", 1760.
Bound with: Chen Tov, part I, novellae on the Talmud and commentators, and part II on Pirkei Avot, by R. Hillel son of R. Aharon, rabbi and dean in Kopust. Korets: Tzvi Hirsh son of Aryeh Leib [Margolies] and son-in-law Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, [1780].
12. Lachmei Todah – part II of Machaneh Levi, novellae on Halachah and Aggadah, sermons for special Shabbatot and eulogies, by R. Tzvi Hirsh HaLevi Ish Horowitz, rabbi of Frankfurt am Main, son and successor of the Haflaa. Offenbach, [1816]. First edition.
• Enclosed: Likutei Beit Efraim, Talmudic homiletics and novellae, by R. Naftali Sofer, author of Mateh Naftali, disciple of the Chatam Sofer. Munkacs, 1883.
The books contain many signatures and ownership inscriptions.
Altogether: 13 books, size and condition vary. Some books incomplete or damaged (a more detailed list of the books, including signatures and ownership inscriptions, will be sent upon request).
1. Commentary on Neviim Rishonim, by Don Yitzchak Abarbanel. Leipzig, 1686.
2. Semichat Chachamim, parts I and II, by R. Naftali HaKohen Katz, rabbi of Frankfurt am Main. Frankfurt am Main, [1704-1706]. First edition printed in the author's lifetime.
3. Tur Yoreh De'ah, with Bayit Chadash and Perishah UDerishah. Frankfurt am Main: Johann Kölner, [ca. 1714].
4. Be'er Esek, halachic responsa by R. Shabtai Beer. Venice: Bragadin, [1674]. Only edition.
5. Chut HaShani, responsa by R. Shimshon Bacharach of Worms. [Frankfurt am Main, 1679]. First edition.
6. Responsa Knesset Yechezkel by R. Yechezkel Katzenellenbogen Rabbi of the Three Communities. Altona, [Efraim Heckscher, 1732]. First edition printed in the author's lifetime.
7. Re'ach Sadeh, a short work regarding the date on divorce bills, responsa, Talmudic novellae and homiletics, by R. Shimon Douek. Constantinople: Jonah son of Jacob [Ashkenazi], [1738]. First edition.
8. Dina DeChayei, part I, commentary on the Semag, by R. Chaim Benveniste, author of Knesset HaGedolah. Constantinople: Reuven and Nissim sons of Jonah Ashkenazi, [1742]. First edition.
9. Divrei Shlomo, homiletics of the Torah, Halachah and Aggadah, by R. Shlomo Shalem of Sofia. Frankfurt an der Oder: Grila, [1753]. "Amsterdam typeface". Only edition.
10-11. Two books in one volume: Mayim Amukim, novellae on the Talmudic tractates, by R. Mordechai Sirkin. Zhovkva: Gershon son of Chaim David Segal, David son of Menachem Mann and brother-in-law Chaim David son of Aharon Segal "grandson of R. Uri Phoebus Segal, printer in Amsterdam", 1760.
Bound with: Chen Tov, part I, novellae on the Talmud and commentators, and part II on Pirkei Avot, by R. Hillel son of R. Aharon, rabbi and dean in Kopust. Korets: Tzvi Hirsh son of Aryeh Leib [Margolies] and son-in-law Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, [1780].
12. Lachmei Todah – part II of Machaneh Levi, novellae on Halachah and Aggadah, sermons for special Shabbatot and eulogies, by R. Tzvi Hirsh HaLevi Ish Horowitz, rabbi of Frankfurt am Main, son and successor of the Haflaa. Offenbach, [1816]. First edition.
• Enclosed: Likutei Beit Efraim, Talmudic homiletics and novellae, by R. Naftali Sofer, author of Mateh Naftali, disciple of the Chatam Sofer. Munkacs, 1883.
The books contain many signatures and ownership inscriptions.
Altogether: 13 books, size and condition vary. Some books incomplete or damaged (a more detailed list of the books, including signatures and ownership inscriptions, will be sent upon request).
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Auction 86 - Part II - The Leo Rapaport Collection
May 24, 2022
Opening: $100
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for: $225
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Passover Haggadah, with the Marbeh LeSaper commentary, by R. Yedidia Tia Weil. Karlsruhe, 1791. First edition.
The book was printed anonymously, and R. Yedidia Tia Weil even wrote an approbation to it (implying that he was not the author). However, it is known that he composed this work, as R. Elazar Fleckeles writes in his book (Responsa Teshuvah MeAhavah, Orach Chaim section 239). The author's name is alluded to in the preface. Furthermore, the author's manuscript of this composition is held in the NLI's manuscript collection (Heb. 8°2744).
R. Yedidia Tia Weil (1722-1806), leading Torah scholar of his times, son of R. Netanel Weil author of Korban Netanel, and close disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Noda BiYehuda and the Haflaa. He succeeded his father in 1770 as rabbi of Karlsruhe and of the State of Baden. His only work printed in his lifetime was his commentary to the Passover Haggadah – Marbeh LeSaper, yet he left behind dozens of manuscript compositions, which have been increasingly published in recent years.
52 leaves. Leaves 41-44 mistakenly bound after leaf 48. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor wear. Marginal tears and open tears to some leaves, not affecting text. Inscriptions and signatures. Bookplates. Old binding.
Yaari 238; Otzar HaHaggadot 355.
The book was printed anonymously, and R. Yedidia Tia Weil even wrote an approbation to it (implying that he was not the author). However, it is known that he composed this work, as R. Elazar Fleckeles writes in his book (Responsa Teshuvah MeAhavah, Orach Chaim section 239). The author's name is alluded to in the preface. Furthermore, the author's manuscript of this composition is held in the NLI's manuscript collection (Heb. 8°2744).
R. Yedidia Tia Weil (1722-1806), leading Torah scholar of his times, son of R. Netanel Weil author of Korban Netanel, and close disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Noda BiYehuda and the Haflaa. He succeeded his father in 1770 as rabbi of Karlsruhe and of the State of Baden. His only work printed in his lifetime was his commentary to the Passover Haggadah – Marbeh LeSaper, yet he left behind dozens of manuscript compositions, which have been increasingly published in recent years.
52 leaves. Leaves 41-44 mistakenly bound after leaf 48. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor wear. Marginal tears and open tears to some leaves, not affecting text. Inscriptions and signatures. Bookplates. Old binding.
Yaari 238; Otzar HaHaggadot 355.
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Auction 86 - Part II - The Leo Rapaport Collection
May 24, 2022
Opening: $100
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for: $300
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Two prayer books printed in the 18th century:
Selichot, "following the rite of Moravia, Bohemia, Hungary and Silesia…". Brno: Joseph Karl Neumann, 1784.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions, including that of Gottlieb Breuer (presumably the wealthy R. Yoetz Gottlieb Breuer of Mattersdorf, d. 1792, who left behind a large estate which he dedicated to The Gottlieb Breuer Charity Fund – see enclosed material).
87; 30 leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including wax stains. Minor wear. Tears, including minor marginal tear to title page, and open tears to some leaves, affecting text (singeing to one tear). Old binding with leather spine, damaged.
Korban Minchah siddur, year-round prayers following the Ashkenazi rite, with Tikkun Shabbat and Tehillim. Sulzbach: Seckel Madpis [Arnstein], [1797].
Two title pages at beginning of siddur, and additional divisional title page for Tehillim and Maamadot.
Signature on title page; many inscriptions on endpaper.
282, 282-310, 309-320, 323-390; 12; 128 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor wear. Worming. Marginal tears and open tears, slightly affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Several leaves trimmed close to text. Inscriptions. Original leather binding, damaged.
Selichot, "following the rite of Moravia, Bohemia, Hungary and Silesia…". Brno: Joseph Karl Neumann, 1784.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions, including that of Gottlieb Breuer (presumably the wealthy R. Yoetz Gottlieb Breuer of Mattersdorf, d. 1792, who left behind a large estate which he dedicated to The Gottlieb Breuer Charity Fund – see enclosed material).
87; 30 leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including wax stains. Minor wear. Tears, including minor marginal tear to title page, and open tears to some leaves, affecting text (singeing to one tear). Old binding with leather spine, damaged.
Korban Minchah siddur, year-round prayers following the Ashkenazi rite, with Tikkun Shabbat and Tehillim. Sulzbach: Seckel Madpis [Arnstein], [1797].
Two title pages at beginning of siddur, and additional divisional title page for Tehillim and Maamadot.
Signature on title page; many inscriptions on endpaper.
282, 282-310, 309-320, 323-390; 12; 128 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor wear. Worming. Marginal tears and open tears, slightly affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Several leaves trimmed close to text. Inscriptions. Original leather binding, damaged.
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Auction 86 - Part II - The Leo Rapaport Collection
May 24, 2022
Opening: $800
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for: $1,000
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Sidrei Taharot on Tractate Kelim, by Rebbe Gershon Chanoch Henich Leiner, rabbi of Radzin (Radzyń Podlaski). Józefów: Brothers Solomon and Baruch Setzer and Yechezkel Renner, 1873. First edition.
Sidrei Taharot is an original, comprehensive and brilliant work on Tractate Kelim. Since there is neither Babylonian nor Jerusalem Talmud on Tractate Kelim, the author compiled a kind of "Gemara". The center of the page is occupied by the text of the Mishnah, followed by all the teachings of the Babylonian Talmud, Jerusalem Talmud and Midrashim pertaining to that Mishnah. The text of the Mishnah and Talmud is flanked by two commentaries from the author and compiler – one lengthy and one brief. The lengthy commentary is a discussion of the opinions of the Rishonim and Acharonim on the topic, and the brief commentary is a concise explanation of the words. The work is structured in a similar style to that of the Talmud – each Mishnah is followed by the word "Gemara", and the text even parallels the typography of the Talmudic tractates (the body of the text, in square typeface, occupies the center of the page, and is flanked by a brief commentary similar to Rashi on one side, and a lengthier commentary replicating Tosafot, on the other – both in Rashi script. Ein Mishpat and Masoret HaShas are printed in the margins). A great controversy arose at the time surrounding this work. Some of the rabbis of Vilna published a statement opposing the work, as a matter of principle, concerned that a composition so closely resembling the Gemara might eventually be mistaken as an integral part of the Talmud. On the other hand, the work earned the approbations of many of the leading Torah scholars of the generation. Due to the opposition it engendered, the heading "Sefer Sidrei Taharot" was added at the top of each page of Part II, with a notice at the foot of each page that the work is "compiled from the teachings of the Tana'im and Amora'im" (see in more detail in Kedem Auction 70, sidebar near item 165).
A folded plate at the end of the book features a map of Eretz Israel, showing the borders of the land.
[10], 540, 543-544 pages + [1] plate (map). 37 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor tears and worming to some leaves, not affecting text. Deleted stamp on title page. Inscriptions on front endpaper. Map in fair condition: Stains. Minor open tears. Tears repaired with paper on verso. Plate trimmed, with slight damage to text and illustration. Extensive wear, creases and marginal open tears to folded lower margin, affecting text. Old leather binding, damaged (with tears and worming). Without spine.
Sidrei Taharot is an original, comprehensive and brilliant work on Tractate Kelim. Since there is neither Babylonian nor Jerusalem Talmud on Tractate Kelim, the author compiled a kind of "Gemara". The center of the page is occupied by the text of the Mishnah, followed by all the teachings of the Babylonian Talmud, Jerusalem Talmud and Midrashim pertaining to that Mishnah. The text of the Mishnah and Talmud is flanked by two commentaries from the author and compiler – one lengthy and one brief. The lengthy commentary is a discussion of the opinions of the Rishonim and Acharonim on the topic, and the brief commentary is a concise explanation of the words. The work is structured in a similar style to that of the Talmud – each Mishnah is followed by the word "Gemara", and the text even parallels the typography of the Talmudic tractates (the body of the text, in square typeface, occupies the center of the page, and is flanked by a brief commentary similar to Rashi on one side, and a lengthier commentary replicating Tosafot, on the other – both in Rashi script. Ein Mishpat and Masoret HaShas are printed in the margins). A great controversy arose at the time surrounding this work. Some of the rabbis of Vilna published a statement opposing the work, as a matter of principle, concerned that a composition so closely resembling the Gemara might eventually be mistaken as an integral part of the Talmud. On the other hand, the work earned the approbations of many of the leading Torah scholars of the generation. Due to the opposition it engendered, the heading "Sefer Sidrei Taharot" was added at the top of each page of Part II, with a notice at the foot of each page that the work is "compiled from the teachings of the Tana'im and Amora'im" (see in more detail in Kedem Auction 70, sidebar near item 165).
A folded plate at the end of the book features a map of Eretz Israel, showing the borders of the land.
[10], 540, 543-544 pages + [1] plate (map). 37 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor tears and worming to some leaves, not affecting text. Deleted stamp on title page. Inscriptions on front endpaper. Map in fair condition: Stains. Minor open tears. Tears repaired with paper on verso. Plate trimmed, with slight damage to text and illustration. Extensive wear, creases and marginal open tears to folded lower margin, affecting text. Old leather binding, damaged (with tears and worming). Without spine.
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