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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
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Manuscript, Minchat Yehuda on the Torah, Bereshit-Shemot, by R. Yehuda Jizfan of Sana'a, disciple of the Maharitz. [Yemen, ca. 19th century]. Glosses and additions in the margins.
Neat calligraphic script, with headings decorated in red ink. The first part of the volume contains the complete Minchat Yehuda composition on Bereshit and Shemot.
The second part of the volume contains the Minchat Yehuda composition on Parashiot Bo-Ki Tisa (with one page of Parashat Shemini). In this part, Minchat Yehuda is presented alongside other works, in separate columns on every page, with the headings: Minchat Yehuda, "M.N.Y."; "Ch.M.Y" (Chemdat Yamim by R. Shalom Shabazi); Ner Mitzva and Likutim.
Minchat Yehuda, a Midrashic commentary, is one of the prominent compilations composed in Yemen, which were studied collectively every Shabbat. This composition concentrates the main midrashim and commentaries on each Torah portion. This work is known to have several editions, including some edited by the author himself, who reviewed and enhanced his work, and some with the additions of his sons, the renowned scribes R. Shmuel and R. Yosef Jizfan.
The author, R. Yehuda Jizfan (ca. 1762-1837), a leading rabbi of Sana'a, and one of the prominent disciples of R. Yichye Tzalach - the Maharitz. Like many Yemenite Torah scholars, he earned a living most of his life from copying books in his neat handwriting. His book Minchat Yehuda comprises selections from some 300 books (compilations from such a large number of books is a phenomenon not usually found in Yemenite books of those times). His teachings are replete with ethics and beautiful thoughts, interwoven with Kabbalah. He quotes entire passages from works of early Yemenite Torah scholars: Midrash HaGadol, Meor HaAfela, Midrash HaChefetz, as well as from contemporary Torah scholars: Etz Chaim by his teacher the Maharitz, Or HaTorah by his colleague R. Pinchas HaKohen Mughari. Likewise, he quotes his illustrious father-in-law R. Avraham al-Manzeli, renowned Sana'a dayan.
[102] leaves. Approx. 17.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Light wear. Original leather binding. Early and more recent signatures and stamps ("Ya'ish Salam Hubarah"; "Yehuda Hubarah"; "Yosef. Sh. Hubarah" and others). Fine, ornamented original leather binding, slightly damaged.
Neat calligraphic script, with headings decorated in red ink. The first part of the volume contains the complete Minchat Yehuda composition on Bereshit and Shemot.
The second part of the volume contains the Minchat Yehuda composition on Parashiot Bo-Ki Tisa (with one page of Parashat Shemini). In this part, Minchat Yehuda is presented alongside other works, in separate columns on every page, with the headings: Minchat Yehuda, "M.N.Y."; "Ch.M.Y" (Chemdat Yamim by R. Shalom Shabazi); Ner Mitzva and Likutim.
Minchat Yehuda, a Midrashic commentary, is one of the prominent compilations composed in Yemen, which were studied collectively every Shabbat. This composition concentrates the main midrashim and commentaries on each Torah portion. This work is known to have several editions, including some edited by the author himself, who reviewed and enhanced his work, and some with the additions of his sons, the renowned scribes R. Shmuel and R. Yosef Jizfan.
The author, R. Yehuda Jizfan (ca. 1762-1837), a leading rabbi of Sana'a, and one of the prominent disciples of R. Yichye Tzalach - the Maharitz. Like many Yemenite Torah scholars, he earned a living most of his life from copying books in his neat handwriting. His book Minchat Yehuda comprises selections from some 300 books (compilations from such a large number of books is a phenomenon not usually found in Yemenite books of those times). His teachings are replete with ethics and beautiful thoughts, interwoven with Kabbalah. He quotes entire passages from works of early Yemenite Torah scholars: Midrash HaGadol, Meor HaAfela, Midrash HaChefetz, as well as from contemporary Torah scholars: Etz Chaim by his teacher the Maharitz, Or HaTorah by his colleague R. Pinchas HaKohen Mughari. Likewise, he quotes his illustrious father-in-law R. Avraham al-Manzeli, renowned Sana'a dayan.
[102] leaves. Approx. 17.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Light wear. Original leather binding. Early and more recent signatures and stamps ("Ya'ish Salam Hubarah"; "Yehuda Hubarah"; "Yosef. Sh. Hubarah" and others). Fine, ornamented original leather binding, slightly damaged.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,875
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Manuscript, Meir Enayim on the Torah, kabbalistic and Midrashic commentary to the Torah, by R. Ya'ish Haddad, and Peirot HaIlan, homilies for Passover and Sukkot. [Yemen, 19th century].
The manuscript begins in the middle of Parashat Noach, and continues uninterruptedly until the end of the Book of Shemot. Passages from the Books of Vayikra and Bamidbar follow (including Achrei, Nasso, Behaalotecha, Korach, Shelach, Chukat, Balak and VeZot HaBeracha). Several sections are entitled "Peirot HaIlan". The homilies for Passover and Sukkot also bear this title. [This manuscript appears to be an autograph, with marginal additions, as well as deletions and emendations to the body of the text].
There are compositions known today bearing these names - Meir Enayim and Peirot HaIlan, authored by the kabbalist R. Ya'ish Haddad (b. 1826), dayan in Moisirya, southern Yemen (Taiz district). His prime teacher was R. Chaim Sinwani. R. Ya'ish Haddad was considered the foremost Torah scholar and kabbalist in southern Yemen, and was the close colleague of Mori Ya'ish Kurin (Mori Ya'ish Haddad was nicknamed Ben Azzai, and Mori Ya'ish Kurin - Ben Zoma). The Lehman collection includes a manuscript (MS 125) with the novellae to Parashiot Bereshit-Noach and the Book of Devarim from the Meir Enayim composition (see: Ohel Chaim, I, pp. 270-273; Encyclopedia LeChachmei Teiman, I, p. 139; Toratan shel Benei Teiman, pp. 124-125). The Ben-Zvi Institute (MS 3269) holds a manuscript of part of the book Peirot HaIlan (though some contend that the author of Peirot HaIlan is R. Shalem son of Moshe HaKohen, and not R. Ya'ish Haddad - see NLI catalog, no. 000193428). This manuscript contains parts of these compositions which are not known from any other source, neither in manuscript nor in print, and this may be an autograph of the illustrious author.
[94] leaves. Approx. 17 cm. Nonconsecutive pagination. Manuscript lacking beginning; opens with leaf 7. Final gathering bound upside down. Fair condition. Tears and wear. Stains. Without binding.
The manuscript begins in the middle of Parashat Noach, and continues uninterruptedly until the end of the Book of Shemot. Passages from the Books of Vayikra and Bamidbar follow (including Achrei, Nasso, Behaalotecha, Korach, Shelach, Chukat, Balak and VeZot HaBeracha). Several sections are entitled "Peirot HaIlan". The homilies for Passover and Sukkot also bear this title. [This manuscript appears to be an autograph, with marginal additions, as well as deletions and emendations to the body of the text].
There are compositions known today bearing these names - Meir Enayim and Peirot HaIlan, authored by the kabbalist R. Ya'ish Haddad (b. 1826), dayan in Moisirya, southern Yemen (Taiz district). His prime teacher was R. Chaim Sinwani. R. Ya'ish Haddad was considered the foremost Torah scholar and kabbalist in southern Yemen, and was the close colleague of Mori Ya'ish Kurin (Mori Ya'ish Haddad was nicknamed Ben Azzai, and Mori Ya'ish Kurin - Ben Zoma). The Lehman collection includes a manuscript (MS 125) with the novellae to Parashiot Bereshit-Noach and the Book of Devarim from the Meir Enayim composition (see: Ohel Chaim, I, pp. 270-273; Encyclopedia LeChachmei Teiman, I, p. 139; Toratan shel Benei Teiman, pp. 124-125). The Ben-Zvi Institute (MS 3269) holds a manuscript of part of the book Peirot HaIlan (though some contend that the author of Peirot HaIlan is R. Shalem son of Moshe HaKohen, and not R. Ya'ish Haddad - see NLI catalog, no. 000193428). This manuscript contains parts of these compositions which are not known from any other source, neither in manuscript nor in print, and this may be an autograph of the illustrious author.
[94] leaves. Approx. 17 cm. Nonconsecutive pagination. Manuscript lacking beginning; opens with leaf 7. Final gathering bound upside down. Fair condition. Tears and wear. Stains. Without binding.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
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Manuscript, Or Kedem, responsa on the laws of Shechita (ritual slaughter). Neat script with calligraphic headings. [Yemen, ca. 19th century].
The name of the author is not known. In his interesting preface, he notes that he named his composition "Or Kedem - since the numerical value of my name corresponds exactly with that of Kedem". In the Encyclopedia LeChachmei Teiman (I, pp. 303-304), the Or Kedem composition is attributed to R. Shalom Levi, chief rabbi of Damt, southern Yemen (who passed away in 1931). Kitvei HaYad HaTeimaniim BiMechon Ben Tzvi (MS 114, p. 117) lists a manuscript of this composition copied by the above-mentioned R. Shalom HaLevi. Another copying of this same composition is listed there (MS 146, p. 147), where the name Sa'id is assumed to be the numerical equivalent of Kedem. This manuscript was presumably written in the 19th century.
The binding of this manuscript contains parchment leaves taken from a manuscript of the Tafsir of R. Saadia Gaon to Mishlei, in early script, with supralinear vocalization [14th/15th century?].
[55] leaves. Approx. 13 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and tears. Original leather binding, inexpertly tanned leather, with remnants of strap closures. Early parchment leaves (incomplete), reused as endpapers.
The name of the author is not known. In his interesting preface, he notes that he named his composition "Or Kedem - since the numerical value of my name corresponds exactly with that of Kedem". In the Encyclopedia LeChachmei Teiman (I, pp. 303-304), the Or Kedem composition is attributed to R. Shalom Levi, chief rabbi of Damt, southern Yemen (who passed away in 1931). Kitvei HaYad HaTeimaniim BiMechon Ben Tzvi (MS 114, p. 117) lists a manuscript of this composition copied by the above-mentioned R. Shalom HaLevi. Another copying of this same composition is listed there (MS 146, p. 147), where the name Sa'id is assumed to be the numerical equivalent of Kedem. This manuscript was presumably written in the 19th century.
The binding of this manuscript contains parchment leaves taken from a manuscript of the Tafsir of R. Saadia Gaon to Mishlei, in early script, with supralinear vocalization [14th/15th century?].
[55] leaves. Approx. 13 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and tears. Original leather binding, inexpertly tanned leather, with remnants of strap closures. Early parchment leaves (incomplete), reused as endpapers.
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![Manuscript, prayers and piyyutim for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, selichot and Tikkunei Shabbat. Yemen, [ca. 18th century].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/54.jpg "Manuscript, Prayers for the High Holidays, Selichot, Tikkunei Shabbat")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
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Manuscript, prayers and piyyutim for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, selichot and Tikkunei Shabbat. Yemen, [ca. 18th century].
The manuscript is comprised of (incomplete) parts of manuscripts, in Yemenite script from various writers (supralinear vocalization to some leaves).
Inscription on the first leaf in Judeo-Arabic, dated 1807. On p. 12b, inscription dated 1805, attesting to the sale of the manuscript, signed by "Moshe son of Yosef Kar'a(?)" and "Haron son of Yichye al-Tzayihi". Ownership inscription on p. 44b in Judeo-Arabic dated 1777, signed by "Yosef son of Moshe".
[80] leaves. Final leaf blank. 15 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. New binding.
The manuscript is comprised of (incomplete) parts of manuscripts, in Yemenite script from various writers (supralinear vocalization to some leaves).
Inscription on the first leaf in Judeo-Arabic, dated 1807. On p. 12b, inscription dated 1805, attesting to the sale of the manuscript, signed by "Moshe son of Yosef Kar'a(?)" and "Haron son of Yichye al-Tzayihi". Ownership inscription on p. 44b in Judeo-Arabic dated 1777, signed by "Yosef son of Moshe".
[80] leaves. Final leaf blank. 15 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. New binding.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
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Large and assorted collection of geniza fragments - manuscript leaves and leaf fragments from a "bindings geniza". [Yemen, ca. 16th-19th centuries].
Assorted collection, consisting of manuscript fragments from various eras. The collection includes fragments of various compositions: Bible and translations of the Bible (including Tafsir of R. Saadia Gaon), piyyutim, Midrashim (Pesikta, Tosefta, Yalkut Shimoni, Midrash HaGadol), Mishneh Torah by the Rambam, and more.
Over one hundred leaves and leaf fragments. Size and degree of damage vary, due to adaptation to bindings.
Assorted collection, consisting of manuscript fragments from various eras. The collection includes fragments of various compositions: Bible and translations of the Bible (including Tafsir of R. Saadia Gaon), piyyutim, Midrashim (Pesikta, Tosefta, Yalkut Shimoni, Midrash HaGadol), Mishneh Torah by the Rambam, and more.
Over one hundred leaves and leaf fragments. Size and degree of damage vary, due to adaptation to bindings.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,000
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Collection of early manuscripts on practical Kabbalah: Hashbaot, Holy Names, directives and instructions for writing amulets, segulot and cures, etc. [Yemenite script, various periods]. Hebrew and Judeo-Arabic.
• Volume containing booklets and parts of manuscript from various periods, including: amulets and texts of amulets, segulot and cures for epidemics and various situations, Holy Names and Hashbaot, book of the Zodiac, etc.
• Handwritten booklet, "Practical Kabbalah - book of Names and Actions".
• Handwritten booklet, segulot and amulets.
All the manuscripts feature numerous illustrations of Angelic script, kabbalistic charts and diagrams.
Over 150 leaves in a several booklets. Size and condition vary.
• Volume containing booklets and parts of manuscript from various periods, including: amulets and texts of amulets, segulot and cures for epidemics and various situations, Holy Names and Hashbaot, book of the Zodiac, etc.
• Handwritten booklet, "Practical Kabbalah - book of Names and Actions".
• Handwritten booklet, segulot and amulets.
All the manuscripts feature numerous illustrations of Angelic script, kabbalistic charts and diagrams.
Over 150 leaves in a several booklets. Size and condition vary.
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![Manuscript, Selichot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. The first part of the manuscript is written by an unskilled hand in Yemenit](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/57.jpg "Manuscript - Selichot - Yemen")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
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Manuscript, Selichot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century].
The first part of the manuscript is written by an unskilled hand in Yemenite script, and the second part in neat scribal script.
Contains many Selichot piyyutim according to Yemenite rite. At the end of the manuscript are the "Thirteen Middot composed by R. Saadia Gaon" and the beginning of the Seder Avodah by R. Avraham ibn Ezra.
Lacking leaves at beginning and end. [82] leaves. Fair-good condition. Stains, dampstains. Wear. Tears to several leaves. Worming. New binding.
The first part of the manuscript is written by an unskilled hand in Yemenite script, and the second part in neat scribal script.
Contains many Selichot piyyutim according to Yemenite rite. At the end of the manuscript are the "Thirteen Middot composed by R. Saadia Gaon" and the beginning of the Seder Avodah by R. Avraham ibn Ezra.
Lacking leaves at beginning and end. [82] leaves. Fair-good condition. Stains, dampstains. Wear. Tears to several leaves. Worming. New binding.
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![Handwritten notebook, in Devanagari script (used in several official languages in India). [India, 19th century]. The notebook](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/58.jpg "Hindi Manuscript - Synagogue Ledger and \"Rulings\" - India, 19th Centur")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
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Handwritten notebook, in Devanagari script (used in several official languages in India). [India, 19th century].
The notebook contains the ledger of the Shaarei Rachamim synagogue from 1878, and an anthology of rulings based on Biblical verses, pertaining to marriage, conversion, visits to holy sites, and more.
[37] written pages, and many blank leaves. 16 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Original binding, with minor damage.
The notebook contains the ledger of the Shaarei Rachamim synagogue from 1878, and an anthology of rulings based on Biblical verses, pertaining to marriage, conversion, visits to holy sites, and more.
[37] written pages, and many blank leaves. 16 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Original binding, with minor damage.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,625
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Passover Haggadah, with translation and laws in Marathi, and with illustrations, edited by Moshe Yaakov and Aharon Daniel Telker. Poona (Pune, India): Vitthal Sakharam Agnihotri, 1874. Lithograph.
Text of the Haggadah and translation on facing pages, with corresponding pagination. Illustrations at the beginning of the Haggadah.
2, [9] leaves, [1], 5-50, 5-44, 5 pages. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and light wear. Dampstains. Worming. Damage. Tears to margins of title page and other leaves, slightly affecting title border, text and illustrations, repaired with paper (many leaves professionally restored). New, elegant leather binding.
Yaari 1077; Otzar HaHaggadot 1437.
Text of the Haggadah and translation on facing pages, with corresponding pagination. Illustrations at the beginning of the Haggadah.
2, [9] leaves, [1], 5-50, 5-44, 5 pages. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and light wear. Dampstains. Worming. Damage. Tears to margins of title page and other leaves, slightly affecting title border, text and illustrations, repaired with paper (many leaves professionally restored). New, elegant leather binding.
Yaari 1077; Otzar HaHaggadot 1437.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $800
Sold for: $2,250
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Manuscript, Tiferet Avot, commentary to Tractate Avot, with kabbalistic contents, by R. Yaakov son of Michael. [Persia, 19th century].
Complete and comprehensive composition on Tractate Avot, with commentaries and novellae, including kabbalistic contents. Between chapters IV and V (leaves 125-127), several pages with "Sodot Merkava", including tables and diagrams of the Ten Sefirot and other kabbalistic topics. The manuscript begins and ends with various selections.
In his preface (leaf [9]), the author states: "And it is known, that I, the inadequate one, Yaakov son of Michael, wrote it and composed it in my handwriting, since I cannot afford to print it, therefore this book was not published, for lack of means I handwrote it myself…".
We were not able to identify the writer. He may have been Yaakov son of Michael of Sablagh (Mahabad, Azerbaijan Province), who copied an anthology of compositions - Ben-Zvi Institute, MS 992 (see: Netzer, Otzar Kitvei HaYad shel Yehudei Paras, p. 106).
[9], 8; 42, 42-107, 108-195, [2] leaves (mispagination, no lacking leaves; leaves 163-167 and 192 - blank. Altogether 205 written leaves). Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampness damage to several leaves, with ink-smudging and damage to text. Original binding, damaged.
Complete and comprehensive composition on Tractate Avot, with commentaries and novellae, including kabbalistic contents. Between chapters IV and V (leaves 125-127), several pages with "Sodot Merkava", including tables and diagrams of the Ten Sefirot and other kabbalistic topics. The manuscript begins and ends with various selections.
In his preface (leaf [9]), the author states: "And it is known, that I, the inadequate one, Yaakov son of Michael, wrote it and composed it in my handwriting, since I cannot afford to print it, therefore this book was not published, for lack of means I handwrote it myself…".
We were not able to identify the writer. He may have been Yaakov son of Michael of Sablagh (Mahabad, Azerbaijan Province), who copied an anthology of compositions - Ben-Zvi Institute, MS 992 (see: Netzer, Otzar Kitvei HaYad shel Yehudei Paras, p. 106).
[9], 8; 42, 42-107, 108-195, [2] leaves (mispagination, no lacking leaves; leaves 163-167 and 192 - blank. Altogether 205 written leaves). Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampness damage to several leaves, with ink-smudging and damage to text. Original binding, damaged.
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Indian and Persian Jewry - Printed Matter, Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $800
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Manuscript, Michlal HaMishnah - comprehensive Judeo-Persian lexicon of words of the Mishnah, covering the Six Orders of the Mishnah, by R. Shlomo Ababa son of Nuriel. [Persia], 1874.
Complete manuscript, covering all Six Orders of the Mishnah. Neat Persian script, with vocalization to the words of the Mishnah. The manuscript opens with an interesting preface by the author. The copyist added to the end of the preface the date of writing this copy of the composition: "And the writing of this book began on Sunday, 26th Adar, 1874…".
The manuscript closes with a poetic conclusion by the author, in praise of the Mishnah and more.
[5], 165 leaves. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains. Marginal wear and tears. Ownership inscriptions. Original leather binding, slightly damaged.
Complete manuscript, covering all Six Orders of the Mishnah. Neat Persian script, with vocalization to the words of the Mishnah. The manuscript opens with an interesting preface by the author. The copyist added to the end of the preface the date of writing this copy of the composition: "And the writing of this book began on Sunday, 26th Adar, 1874…".
The manuscript closes with a poetic conclusion by the author, in praise of the Mishnah and more.
[5], 165 leaves. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains. Marginal wear and tears. Ownership inscriptions. Original leather binding, slightly damaged.
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Indian and Persian Jewry - Printed Matter, Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $2,250
Including buyer's premium
Roman-rite machzor, with the Kimcha DeAvishona commentary. Including: Passover Haggadah, Tractate Avot with the commentaries of the Rambam and "the leading physician Rabbenu Ovadia of Sforno". Two parts. Bologna: [Menachem son of Abraham of Modena, Yechiel son of Solomon of Ravenna and Dan Aryeh son of Solomon Chaim of Monselice], [1540]. Two volumes.
One of the most prominent machzorim printed in Italy. First edition of the Kimcha DeAvishona commentary, comprehensive commentary to prayers and piyyutim, by R. Yochanan son of R. Yosef Treves (the commentary was published anonymously; regarding different copies of this machzor, some featuring the name of the author, see: Alexander Marx, R. Joseph Arli and R. Johanen Treves, Kovetz Mada'i LeZecher Moshe Schorr, New York 1945, pp. 193-194; Yitzchak Rivkind, Dikdukei Soferim, Kiryat Sefer, IV, 1927-1928, pp. 274-275).
On the second leaf of vol. I, early familial inscriptions in Italian script (regarding the birth of a daughter in 1572 and her passing in 1573; demise of a wife in 1587, and more; inscriptions partially covered by paper repairs).
The lacking title page at the beginning of vol. I was replaced in handwriting (19th century), preceded by an additional leaf with death records in Italian, from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Several glosses in Italian script in both volumes (note of a local custom, completion of text and the like), some trimmed.
The final leaf of vol. II was replaced in handwriting, concluding with an Italian inscription mentioning the year 1845.
Two volumes. Incomplete copies. Vol. I: [199] leaves. Title page lacking, replaced in handwriting. Vol. II: [183] leaves. Lacking [6] final leaves (with handwritten replacement of half a page). Approx. 28 cm. Overall fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Dark dampstains. Light worming. Tears to many leaves, repaired with paper. Tears to over ten leaves, affecting text with some loss, with handwritten replacements. Old bindings.
Less than twenty Hebrew books were ever printed in Bologna. This machzor was one of the last books printed there.
One of the most prominent machzorim printed in Italy. First edition of the Kimcha DeAvishona commentary, comprehensive commentary to prayers and piyyutim, by R. Yochanan son of R. Yosef Treves (the commentary was published anonymously; regarding different copies of this machzor, some featuring the name of the author, see: Alexander Marx, R. Joseph Arli and R. Johanen Treves, Kovetz Mada'i LeZecher Moshe Schorr, New York 1945, pp. 193-194; Yitzchak Rivkind, Dikdukei Soferim, Kiryat Sefer, IV, 1927-1928, pp. 274-275).
On the second leaf of vol. I, early familial inscriptions in Italian script (regarding the birth of a daughter in 1572 and her passing in 1573; demise of a wife in 1587, and more; inscriptions partially covered by paper repairs).
The lacking title page at the beginning of vol. I was replaced in handwriting (19th century), preceded by an additional leaf with death records in Italian, from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Several glosses in Italian script in both volumes (note of a local custom, completion of text and the like), some trimmed.
The final leaf of vol. II was replaced in handwriting, concluding with an Italian inscription mentioning the year 1845.
Two volumes. Incomplete copies. Vol. I: [199] leaves. Title page lacking, replaced in handwriting. Vol. II: [183] leaves. Lacking [6] final leaves (with handwritten replacement of half a page). Approx. 28 cm. Overall fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Dark dampstains. Light worming. Tears to many leaves, repaired with paper. Tears to over ten leaves, affecting text with some loss, with handwritten replacements. Old bindings.
Less than twenty Hebrew books were ever printed in Bologna. This machzor was one of the last books printed there.
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