Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $1,375
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Degel Machaneh Efraim, Chassidic teachings on the Torah, by R. Moshe Chaim Efraim Ashkenazi Rabbi of Sudilkov (Sudylkiv), grandson of the Baal Shem Tov. [Korets, 1810 – copy lacking title page and many leaves in middle and end]. First edition.
Copy of Rebbe Alter Biederman of Lelov and Sosnowitz, with his stamp and signature-stamp.
Rebbe Avraham Betzalel Natan Nata Biederman (1862-1933; known as Rebbe Alter) was born in Eretz Israel to Rebbe Elazar Mendel of Lelov. He later served as rebbe in Sosnowitz (Sosnowiec, Poland), where he was known as "the rebbe from Eretz Israel" and earned the reputation of a wonder-worker.
This book is an early Chassidic work, one of the first and most reliable sources of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, which the author, R. Moshe Chaim Efraim of Sudilkov (d. 1800), grandson of the Baal Shem Tov (son of the Baal Shem Tov's pious daughter Odel), received directly from him.
The book received approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders, who greatly praised the holiness of this book, and its ability to inspire whoever studies it with fear of G-d.
1-30, 33-93, [1], 97-104, 107-108 leaves. Lacking 12 leaves (originally: [2], 114 leaves. Title page and other missing leaves, apart from leaf [2], replaced in photocopy). 20 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains and dampstains. Wear, tears and worming, affecting text (repaired with paper). Some leaves presumably supplied from a different copy. Stamps and inscriptions. New binding, with leather spine.
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Copy of Rebbe Alter Biederman of Lelov and Sosnowitz, with his stamp and signature-stamp.
Rebbe Avraham Betzalel Natan Nata Biederman (1862-1933; known as Rebbe Alter) was born in Eretz Israel to Rebbe Elazar Mendel of Lelov. He later served as rebbe in Sosnowitz (Sosnowiec, Poland), where he was known as "the rebbe from Eretz Israel" and earned the reputation of a wonder-worker.
This book is an early Chassidic work, one of the first and most reliable sources of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, which the author, R. Moshe Chaim Efraim of Sudilkov (d. 1800), grandson of the Baal Shem Tov (son of the Baal Shem Tov's pious daughter Odel), received directly from him.
The book received approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders, who greatly praised the holiness of this book, and its ability to inspire whoever studies it with fear of G-d.
1-30, 33-93, [1], 97-104, 107-108 leaves. Lacking 12 leaves (originally: [2], 114 leaves. Title page and other missing leaves, apart from leaf [2], replaced in photocopy). 20 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains and dampstains. Wear, tears and worming, affecting text (repaired with paper). Some leaves presumably supplied from a different copy. Stamps and inscriptions. New binding, with leather spine.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sidrei Taharah, on Shulchan Aruch, laws of Niddah, by R. Elchanan Ashkenazi Rabbi of Schottland. Dyhernfurth: Joseph May, [1808]. Second edition.
Bound with: Chochmat Shlomo Maharshal, Talmudic novellae by R. Shlomo Luria. Fürth: Itzek son of Leib [Buchbinder], [1775].
Copy of Rebbe Chanoch Henich HaKohen of Alexander, author of Chashavah LeTovah. Lengthy inscriptions on the endpapers, attesting that the book belonged to Rebbe Chanoch Henich, handwritten by his grandson R. Yisrael Mordechai Morgenstern (dated 1858-1859).
Additional inscriptions: "Chanoch Henich HaKohen" (similar to the signature of R. Chanoch Henich, on letters offered in past Kedem Auctions).
Stamps.
Rebbe Chanoch Henich HaKohen Levin of Alexander (1798-1870), author of Chashavah LeTovah, leading disciple of R. Simcha Bunim of Peshischa and of the Yehudi HaKadosh of Peshischa. He held a rabbinic position for close to 40 years, first in Alexander and Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, and later in Prosnitz (Przasnysz). Served as rebbe of the Ger and Kotsk courts after the passing of the Chiddushei HaRim.
His grandson, whose inscriptions appear in this book is R. Yisrael Mordechai Morgenstern of Lodz, son of R. Menachem Mendel Morgenstern (nephew of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Kotsk).
Two books bound together [1], 69 leaves; 31, 33-46, 46-47, 49-67 leaves. 35 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains and mold. Tears and significant worming. Detached leaves. Various stamps. Original binding, torn and damaged, without spine.
Provenance: One of the Jewish books recovered in Poland after the Holocaust and sent to Israel by the National Library in Warsaw. Distributed to synagogues and rabbis by the Ministry of Religions. Ownership inscription handwritten by the Jerusalem kabbalist R. Avraham Moshe Hamburger.
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Bound with: Chochmat Shlomo Maharshal, Talmudic novellae by R. Shlomo Luria. Fürth: Itzek son of Leib [Buchbinder], [1775].
Copy of Rebbe Chanoch Henich HaKohen of Alexander, author of Chashavah LeTovah. Lengthy inscriptions on the endpapers, attesting that the book belonged to Rebbe Chanoch Henich, handwritten by his grandson R. Yisrael Mordechai Morgenstern (dated 1858-1859).
Additional inscriptions: "Chanoch Henich HaKohen" (similar to the signature of R. Chanoch Henich, on letters offered in past Kedem Auctions).
Stamps.
Rebbe Chanoch Henich HaKohen Levin of Alexander (1798-1870), author of Chashavah LeTovah, leading disciple of R. Simcha Bunim of Peshischa and of the Yehudi HaKadosh of Peshischa. He held a rabbinic position for close to 40 years, first in Alexander and Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, and later in Prosnitz (Przasnysz). Served as rebbe of the Ger and Kotsk courts after the passing of the Chiddushei HaRim.
His grandson, whose inscriptions appear in this book is R. Yisrael Mordechai Morgenstern of Lodz, son of R. Menachem Mendel Morgenstern (nephew of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Kotsk).
Two books bound together [1], 69 leaves; 31, 33-46, 46-47, 49-67 leaves. 35 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains and mold. Tears and significant worming. Detached leaves. Various stamps. Original binding, torn and damaged, without spine.
Provenance: One of the Jewish books recovered in Poland after the Holocaust and sent to Israel by the National Library in Warsaw. Distributed to synagogues and rabbis by the Ministry of Religions. Ownership inscription handwritten by the Jerusalem kabbalist R. Avraham Moshe Hamburger.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $10,000
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Or Chadash on Megillat Esther, and Ner Mitzvah on Chanukah, by R. Yehuda Loew – the Maharal. [Johannisburg (Prussia), printer not indicated, ca. 1859].
Copy owned by the rebbes of Radomsk – the Tiferet Shlomo, first rebbe of Radomsk and his son the Chessed L'Avraham. Stamp (trimmed) on p. 76b of Rebbe Shlomo HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk (the Tiferet Shlomo). Ownership inscription on title page, attesting that the book belonged to Rebbe Avraham Yissachar HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk (the Chesed L'Avraham). Kvitel inscriptions on the title page, with names for prayer for complete and speedy recovery. Various glosses and inscriptions on several leaves. Many stamps of Rebbe Avraham Yissachar's son – R. Moshe Elimelech Rabinowitz, and of his grandson R. Menachem Eliezer Fränkel of Radomsk.
[3], 4-187, [1] pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor wear. Minor tears to several leaves. Stamps. Tears to wrappers. New binding.
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Copy owned by the rebbes of Radomsk – the Tiferet Shlomo, first rebbe of Radomsk and his son the Chessed L'Avraham. Stamp (trimmed) on p. 76b of Rebbe Shlomo HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk (the Tiferet Shlomo). Ownership inscription on title page, attesting that the book belonged to Rebbe Avraham Yissachar HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk (the Chesed L'Avraham). Kvitel inscriptions on the title page, with names for prayer for complete and speedy recovery. Various glosses and inscriptions on several leaves. Many stamps of Rebbe Avraham Yissachar's son – R. Moshe Elimelech Rabinowitz, and of his grandson R. Menachem Eliezer Fränkel of Radomsk.
[3], 4-187, [1] pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor wear. Minor tears to several leaves. Stamps. Tears to wrappers. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $525
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Amar Neke, supercommentary to Rashi's commentary on the Torah, by R. Ovadia of Bartenura. Czernowitz: Johann Eckhardt und Sohn, 1857.
Copy of R. Tzvi Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz Rabbi of Radomsk, son of the Tiferet Shlomo, with his signature on the title page.
[2], 5-26; 22; 15; [1], 12; 10 leaves. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Some worming, slightly affecting text. Inscriptions. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Copy of R. Tzvi Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz Rabbi of Radomsk, son of the Tiferet Shlomo, with his signature on the title page.
[2], 5-26; 22; 15; [1], 12; 10 leaves. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Some worming, slightly affecting text. Inscriptions. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Mishneh Torah, Yad HaChazakah by the Rambam. Berditchev: Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, [1808-1809]. First edition of the Rambam printed in Berditchev. Complete set in four volumes.
Ownership inscription in the center of the title page of vol. I, attesting that the book belongs to Rebbe Menachem Nachum Twersky of Trisk (Turiisk). Other ownership inscriptions.
Rebbe Menachem Nachum Twersky of Trisk and Brisk (1829-1887), eldest son of the Magen Avraham – Rebbe Avraham, Maggid of Trisk. After fleeing from Russia in 1885, he settled in a suburb of Brisk, where he established his court. He entertained friendly ties with the Beit HaLevi Rabbi of Brisk, who eulogized him upon his passing a short while later.
Four volumes: [8], 278 leaves; [4], 260 leaves; [2], 389, [1] leaves; [2], 310 leaves. 36.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Some wear. Worming. New bindings, incorporating parts of the original leather bindings.
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Ownership inscription in the center of the title page of vol. I, attesting that the book belongs to Rebbe Menachem Nachum Twersky of Trisk (Turiisk). Other ownership inscriptions.
Rebbe Menachem Nachum Twersky of Trisk and Brisk (1829-1887), eldest son of the Magen Avraham – Rebbe Avraham, Maggid of Trisk. After fleeing from Russia in 1885, he settled in a suburb of Brisk, where he established his court. He entertained friendly ties with the Beit HaLevi Rabbi of Brisk, who eulogized him upon his passing a short while later.
Four volumes: [8], 278 leaves; [4], 260 leaves; [2], 389, [1] leaves; [2], 310 leaves. 36.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Some wear. Worming. New bindings, incorporating parts of the original leather bindings.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $625
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Passover Haggadah, with the Simchat HaRegel commentary, by R. Chaim Yosef David Azulai – the Chida. Lviv: J. M. Stand, 1864.
Copy of Rebbe Meir Shalom Rabinowitz of Kalushin (Kałuszyn) and Porisov (Parysów), as stated in the ownership inscription on the title page.
Rebbe Meir Shalom Rabinowitz of Kałuszyn (d. 1903), grandson of the Yid HaKadosh of Peshischa, and son of Rebbe Yehoshua Asher Rabinowitz of Porisov. A disciple of R. Yitzchak of Neshchiz and R. Yechezkel Shraga of Shinova. He served as rabbi of Parysów, Garwolin and Kałuszyn. Renowned as a wonder-worker.
[1], 2-22, 27-32, 31-32, [1], 32-34, 37-56, [1] leaves. Misfoliation. 23.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Many stains, including dampstains and wine stains. Wear. Minor tears and worming. Leaves trimmed close to text, with damage to text in several places. Stamps. New leather binding.
Yaari 903; Otzar HaHaggadot 1224.
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Copy of Rebbe Meir Shalom Rabinowitz of Kalushin (Kałuszyn) and Porisov (Parysów), as stated in the ownership inscription on the title page.
Rebbe Meir Shalom Rabinowitz of Kałuszyn (d. 1903), grandson of the Yid HaKadosh of Peshischa, and son of Rebbe Yehoshua Asher Rabinowitz of Porisov. A disciple of R. Yitzchak of Neshchiz and R. Yechezkel Shraga of Shinova. He served as rabbi of Parysów, Garwolin and Kałuszyn. Renowned as a wonder-worker.
[1], 2-22, 27-32, 31-32, [1], 32-34, 37-56, [1] leaves. Misfoliation. 23.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Many stains, including dampstains and wine stains. Wear. Minor tears and worming. Leaves trimmed close to text, with damage to text in several places. Stamps. New leather binding.
Yaari 903; Otzar HaHaggadot 1224.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $575
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Book of four supercommentaries to Rashi on the Torah: R. Eliyahu Mizrachi, Gur Aryeh by the Maharal of Prague, Levush HaOrah by R. Mordechai Jaffe, Siftei Chachamim HaShalem by R. Shabtai Meshorer. Warsaw: Abraham Bomberg and Isaac Rother, 1862-1864. Five parts in one volume (with divisional title pages). Map of Eretz Israel on verso of Bamidbar title page.
Important ownership: Stamps (in Rashi script) of Rebbe David Bornsztain of Sochatchov (1876-1942; perished in the Holocaust), third rebbe of Sochatchov, son of the Shem MiShmuel son of the Avnei Nezer of Sochatchov. Served as rabbi of Wyszogród (where he established a yeshiva), Tomashov and Zgierz.
At the top of the first title page, ownership inscription signed by his relative R. Moshe Yerucham Morgenstern of Kotsk, grandson of Rebbe Mendel the Seraf of Kotsk, and nephew of the Avnei Nezer.
[2], 127 leaves; [1], 35, 34-86, [1] leaves; [3], 3-49, 86-98 leaves; [1], 2-9, 24-57, 57-61 leaves; [1], 6, [1], 7-51 leaves. Lacking leaves 50-85 of Vayikra. Bound instead are leaves 10-23 of Bamidbar (bound out of place). 30 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Wear and some tears. Stamps. New binding.
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Important ownership: Stamps (in Rashi script) of Rebbe David Bornsztain of Sochatchov (1876-1942; perished in the Holocaust), third rebbe of Sochatchov, son of the Shem MiShmuel son of the Avnei Nezer of Sochatchov. Served as rabbi of Wyszogród (where he established a yeshiva), Tomashov and Zgierz.
At the top of the first title page, ownership inscription signed by his relative R. Moshe Yerucham Morgenstern of Kotsk, grandson of Rebbe Mendel the Seraf of Kotsk, and nephew of the Avnei Nezer.
[2], 127 leaves; [1], 35, 34-86, [1] leaves; [3], 3-49, 86-98 leaves; [1], 2-9, 24-57, 57-61 leaves; [1], 6, [1], 7-51 leaves. Lacking leaves 50-85 of Vayikra. Bound instead are leaves 10-23 of Bamidbar (bound out of place). 30 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Wear and some tears. Stamps. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $688
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Responsa She'erit Yosef by R. Yosef son of Gershon Katz. [Fürth: Elchanan Ottensoos], 1767. Second edition.
Copy of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, with his signature on the wrapper bound before the title page, and two of his stamps on the title page.
[1], 4, 24, [4], 25-36, 39-46, 46-52, 52-57 leaves. Misfoliation. Approx. 19 cm. Stains, tears and wear. Worming. Margins of several leaves trimmed close to text, affecting headings. Inscriptions. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Copy of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, with his signature on the wrapper bound before the title page, and two of his stamps on the title page.
[1], 4, 24, [4], 25-36, 39-46, 46-52, 52-57 leaves. Misfoliation. Approx. 19 cm. Stains, tears and wear. Worming. Margins of several leaves trimmed close to text, affecting headings. Inscriptions. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $500
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Midrash Tanchuma, with the Etz Yosef and Anaf Yosef commentaries by R. Chanoch Zundel of Białystok, with indexes and additions. Vilna and Horodna: Partners [Mannes & Zimmel], 1833. First edition of the Etz Yosef commentary, later reprinted in dozens of Midrash Tanchuma editions.
Copy owned by the rebbes of the Bender dynasty. Signature on the title page of Rebbe Aryeh Leib of Bender (1772-1854), son of the Maggid of Savran R. Shimon Shlomo (disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch); stamps of his grandson Rebbe Yitzchak Wertheim Rabbi of Bender (d. 1911), son-in-law of Rebbe Yosef of Radvil.
[5], 255 leaves. 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming, with significant damage to text. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Copy owned by the rebbes of the Bender dynasty. Signature on the title page of Rebbe Aryeh Leib of Bender (1772-1854), son of the Maggid of Savran R. Shimon Shlomo (disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch); stamps of his grandson Rebbe Yitzchak Wertheim Rabbi of Bender (d. 1911), son-in-law of Rebbe Yosef of Radvil.
[5], 255 leaves. 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming, with significant damage to text. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $2,250
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Zichron Yosef, responsa and homilies by R. Yosef of Steinhart, rabbi of Fürth. Fürth: Itzek son of Leib B.B [Buchbinder], 1773. First edition.
At the top of the title page, signature of R. Yaakov Ketina (d. 1890), author of Rachamei Av, close disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz and head of the Khust Beit Din.
[2], 24, [1], 25-46, 46-67, 67-119, [2] leaves. Lacking second leaf, with beginning of author's preface (see below). 31.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dark dampstains. Wear. Open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting title page border and text, repaired in part with paper. Minor worming. New leather binding.
The author's preface contains sharp criticism of the Chassidic movement. Chassidim would often tear out these leaves; indeed the present copy is lacking the first leaf of the author's preface.
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At the top of the title page, signature of R. Yaakov Ketina (d. 1890), author of Rachamei Av, close disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz and head of the Khust Beit Din.
[2], 24, [1], 25-46, 46-67, 67-119, [2] leaves. Lacking second leaf, with beginning of author's preface (see below). 31.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dark dampstains. Wear. Open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting title page border and text, repaired in part with paper. Minor worming. New leather binding.
The author's preface contains sharp criticism of the Chassidic movement. Chassidim would often tear out these leaves; indeed the present copy is lacking the first leaf of the author's preface.
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Lot 247 Avodat Yisrael (Kozhnitz) – Lviv, 1850 – Copy Owned by Disciples of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Avodat Yisrael, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the Torah portions, Haftarot and festivals; two letters; Chassidic commentary on Tractate Avot and novellae on Talmudic topics in Tractate Chullin, by R. Yisrael Hopstein – the Maggid of Kozhnitz. Lviv: Moshe Tzvi Schreiber, 1850. Third edition.
Important copy, with signatures and ownership inscriptions of two disciples of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz.
On the title page and front endpaper, many signatures of R. Yaakov Yoske Mahler of Sanz, a prominent disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz.
Ownership inscription on the front endpaper, attesting that the book belonged to R. Mordechai Eliezer Weber Rabbi of Ada, another leading disciple of the Divrei Chaim. The inscription is signed by his son R. David Weber.
R. Mordechai Eliezer Weber of Ada (1822-1892), disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. Served as rabbi in various Hungarian communities, later immigrating to Jerusalem. Published several works, including polemic writings against those at variance with the rulings of his teacher the Divrei Chaim.
[1], 69; 20; 6 leaves. 24.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains (many stains to final leaves). Minor wear. Large open tear to lower part of title page, affecting border, and open tear to final leaf, slightly affecting text. Minor worming. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Important copy, with signatures and ownership inscriptions of two disciples of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz.
On the title page and front endpaper, many signatures of R. Yaakov Yoske Mahler of Sanz, a prominent disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz.
Ownership inscription on the front endpaper, attesting that the book belonged to R. Mordechai Eliezer Weber Rabbi of Ada, another leading disciple of the Divrei Chaim. The inscription is signed by his son R. David Weber.
R. Mordechai Eliezer Weber of Ada (1822-1892), disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. Served as rabbi in various Hungarian communities, later immigrating to Jerusalem. Published several works, including polemic writings against those at variance with the rulings of his teacher the Divrei Chaim.
[1], 69; 20; 6 leaves. 24.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains (many stains to final leaves). Minor wear. Large open tear to lower part of title page, affecting border, and open tear to final leaf, slightly affecting text. Minor worming. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $800
Sold for: $3,250
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Babylonian Talmud – Tractate Bava Metzia, with Chiddushei HaMaharsha. Warsaw: Abraham Kahana, Nalewki 39, 1929.
Gemara of Rebbe Shalom of Stropkov, with his stamps on the endpapers and other leaves. Various signatures, inscriptions and quill trials on the endpapers and first and final leaves.
Rebbe (Avraham) Shalom Halberstam (1855-1940), the Divrei Shalom, first rebbe of Stropkov. Son of the Divrei Yechezkel, Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam of Shinova, who would acclaim him for "his very holy and supremely lofty soul". His court was always teeming with Chassidim and thousands came to seek his blessings. He was reputed for his wonderworks.
[1], 2-143, [1] leaves. 27.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, wear and tears. Title page torn and lacking upper half, with loss of text, repaired with paper. Open tears to leaf 2, affecting text, repaired with paper. Tape repair to leaf 70. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Gemara of Rebbe Shalom of Stropkov, with his stamps on the endpapers and other leaves. Various signatures, inscriptions and quill trials on the endpapers and first and final leaves.
Rebbe (Avraham) Shalom Halberstam (1855-1940), the Divrei Shalom, first rebbe of Stropkov. Son of the Divrei Yechezkel, Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam of Shinova, who would acclaim him for "his very holy and supremely lofty soul". His court was always teeming with Chassidim and thousands came to seek his blessings. He was reputed for his wonderworks.
[1], 2-143, [1] leaves. 27.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, wear and tears. Title page torn and lacking upper half, with loss of text, repaired with paper. Open tears to leaf 2, affecting text, repaired with paper. Tape repair to leaf 70. Stamps. New leather binding.
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