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Lot 399 Babylonian Talmud - Munich, 1948 - Complete Set

Babylonian Talmud - complete set. Munich-Heidelberg, 1948. "Published by the Union of Rabbis in the American Occupation Zone
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Babylonian Talmud - complete set. Munich-Heidelberg, 1948. "Published by the Union of Rabbis in the American Occupation Zone in Germany".
After WWII, the demand for Talmud and holy books by surviving Jews congregated in the DP camps exceeded the few copies that were available for the refugees. From 1946, the "Union of Rabbis" in Germany, with the assistance of the American army and the JDC began to print the Talmud for survivors. At first, only a few tractates were printed in various formats. In 1948, the present edition - a complete edition of the Talmud - was printed for the first time. Each volume contains two title pages. The first title page was especially designed to commemorate the printing of the Talmud on the scorched soil of Germany; on the upper part is an illustration of a Jewish town with the caption "From slavery to redemption and from darkness to great light"; on the lower part of the title page is an illustration of barbed wire fences and a labor camp, with the captions: "Labor camp in Germany during Nazi era", "They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts" (Psalms 119).
19 volumes. 39 cm. Some brittle leaves. Overall good condition. Some stains. A few tears. Tear to illustrated title page of Tractate Sanhedrin, slightly affecting illustration. Lacking title pages of Tractates Rosh Hashana and Nedarim. Signatures. With original bindings. The spines were rebound, incorporating parts of the original binding. In two volumes, the spines were replaced with new spines.
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Lot 400 Collection of Haggadot - Printed for She'erit Hapletah

Eleven Passover Haggadot, printed for She'erit Hapletah • Passover Haggadah, with commentaries in Yiddish, printed for She'er
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Eleven Passover Haggadot, printed for She'erit Hapletah
• Passover Haggadah, with commentaries in Yiddish, printed for She'erit Hapletah. London, 1946.
• Passover Haggadah. Föhrenwald: Yaffe, [1946]. Yaari 2636; Otzar HaHaggadot 4018.
• Passover Haggadah, with selections from the disciples of the Baal Shem Tov, includes a photocopy of handwritten laws of the Seder, in Yiddish. Reprinted in Föhrenwald (Germany): Yaffe, 1946. Lacking one leaf following title page. A penned inscription on the back cover, mentioning the Dachau concentration camp, presumably inscribed by a Dachau survivor, owner of this Haggadah. Otzar HaHaggadot 4019.
• Passover Haggadah, with Yiddish translation, commentaries and parables by the Maggid of Dubno. Munich: Culture Division of the Mizrahi and Torah VaAvoda for She'erit Hapletah in Germany, 1947. Otzar HaHaggadot 4053.
• Passover Haggadah, with the Derech HaChaim commentary by R. Yaakov of Lissa. Gift from the Vaad Hatzala to She'erit Hapletah, Munich, 1947. Otzar HaHaggadot 4052.
• Passover Haggadah, in large type, with comments in Hebrew and English. Munich: the Joint, 1947. Yaari 2341; Otzar HaHaggadot 4050.
• Passover Haggadah, with instructions in English. [New York]: Agudath Israel Youth Council in America, special printing for She'erit Hapletah, 1947. Yaari 2342; Otzar HaHaggadot 4065.
• Passover Haggadah, for the Diaspora survivors, with blessings for the Festival of Freedom, from the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. [Jerusalem, ca. 1948]. Otzar HaHaggadot 4093.
• Passover Haggadah, with English translation and illustrations. Munich: Publishing committee of Vaad Hatzala - R. Naftali Baruch and R. Aviezer Burstein, 1948. Many pictures of the activities of the Vaad Hatzala are printed at the end of the Haggadah. Yaari 2362; Otzar HaHaggadot 4093.
• Passover Haggadah, with the Derech Chaim commentary by R. Yaakov of Lissa, gift from the Vaad Hatzala to She'erit Hapletah. Munich, 1948. Lacking one leaf. Open tears to first two leaves. Yaari 2361; Otzar HaHaggadot 4092.
• Passover Haggadah, with German translation. New York: Overseas Relief for Displaced Persons, [1949]. Otzar HaHaggadot 4127.
11 Haggadot. Size and condition vary.
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Lot 401 The Rothschild Miscellany - Elaborate Facsimile of a 15th Century Manuscript

The Rothschild Miscellany. An elaborate facsimile produced by The Israel Museum and Facsimiles Editions, Jerusalem-London, 19
The Rothschild Miscellany. An elaborate facsimile produced by The Israel Museum and Facsimiles Editions, Jerusalem-London, 19
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The Rothschild Miscellany. An elaborate facsimile produced by The Israel Museum and Facsimiles Editions, Jerusalem-London, 1989.
The Rothschild Miscellany, commissioned by Moshe ben Yekutiel HaKohen in 1479, is considered the most lavish of all Hebrew manuscripts. The Miscellany comprises more than 37 religious and secular works, including: Psalms, Proverbs, Job, a yearly prayer book with the Passover Haggadah, and hilosophical, moralistic and scientific treatises. With vignettes illustrating the text, and ornate gold-leaf initial-word panels.
Copy no. 279, of a limited edition of 500 copies.
Elaborate facsimile, with leather binding, slipcased. Facsimile: 21 cm. Slipcase: 24 cm. Good condition. Minor damage to binding.
Without commentary volume.
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Lot 402 Pirkei Avot "Kanfei Yonah" - Facsimile of an Illuminated Manuscript

Pirkei Avot - Kanfei Yonah. Illumination, calligraphy and commentary by Yonah Weinreb. Scarsdale, NY: Judaica Illuminations L
Pirkei Avot - Kanfei Yonah. Illumination, calligraphy and commentary by Yonah Weinreb. Scarsdale, NY: Judaica Illuminations L
Pirkei Avot - Kanfei Yonah. Illumination, calligraphy and commentary by Yonah Weinreb. Scarsdale, NY: Judaica Illuminations L
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Pirkei Avot - Kanfei Yonah. Illumination, calligraphy and commentary by Yonah Weinreb. Scarsdale, NY: Judaica Illuminations Ltd., 1992.
Iluuinated Pirkei Avot in elegant calligraphic script, with ornate gold-leaf initial letters, papercuts, gilding, silvering, and micrographic illustrations. The body of the manuscript contains an English translation and commentary. The manuscript was created by the artist Yonah Weinreb, who also authored the commentary in this work.
Folio facsimile published in 613 copies (corresponding to the 613 commandments). 49 plates including seven title page plates signed in pencil by the artist and numbered 522/613 and a colophon leaf. An English translation of Pirkei Avot, an introduction and more appear alongside the plates (52 leaves). The leaf with the table of contents is also numbered and signed. The facsimile is encased in an elegant box, embossed and gilt.
[49] plates + [52] leaves, 49.5 cm. Good condition. Minor defects.
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Lot 403 Torah Scroll - Germany, 18th Century - Unusual, Winding and Crowned Letters

Torah scroll. [Germany, 18th century]. Ashkenazic script typical of 18th century Germany. The scroll contains many unusual an
Torah scroll. [Germany, 18th century]. Ashkenazic script typical of 18th century Germany. The scroll contains many unusual an
Torah scroll. [Germany, 18th century]. Ashkenazic script typical of 18th century Germany. The scroll contains many unusual an
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Torah scroll. [Germany, 18th century].
Ashkenazic script typical of 18th century Germany.
The scroll contains many unusual and winding letters, and letters decorated with delicate crowns and twirls, in accordance with the early Ashkenazic tradition, based on Sefer Tagi (see enclosed expert's report).
The scroll is wound on wooden rollers with bone handles, and placed in a reddish velvet mantle, decorated with satin, industrial ribbons, and polychrome and purl embroidery [The Balkans or Eastern Europe, ca. early 20th century].
The front of the mantle is decorated with the Tablets of the Law, flanked by a pair of lions. The Tablets are topped with a Torah crown, with the inscription: "Keter Torah". At the foot of the mantle, a Star of David is embroidered, surrounded by foliage.
Height of parchment: 54 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Defects to rollers.
Mantle: 57X38.5 cm. Fair condition. Fraying, tears, damage and losses to fabric and embroidery. Faded color. Lower edge of mantle trimmed, with loss to part of embroidery.
A report from an expert is enclosed, describing the unique features of the writing in this Torah scroll.
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Lot 404 Small Torah Scroll - Poland, 18th/19th Century

Small Torah scroll. [Poland, 18th/19th century]. Writing typical of western Poland in the 18th and 19th century. Winding lett
Small Torah scroll. [Poland, 18th/19th century]. Writing typical of western Poland in the 18th and 19th century. Winding lett
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Small Torah scroll. [Poland, 18th/19th century].
Writing typical of western Poland in the 18th and 19th century. Winding letters (Pe) in the Song of the Sea. Crown decorations in several places. The scroll is wound on wooden rollers, with bone upper handles.
The scroll is comprised of two parts: the first part, until the Book of Devarim, was written by one sofer, while the Book of Devarim was written by a second sofer. The sewing between the two parts nonetheless appears to be original. The parchment of the first part was processed, causing it to darken.
The scroll is cloaked in a crimson velvet mantle [unidentified place, 20th century]. A Star of David is embroidered in gilt thread on the front of the mantle, which is trimmed with metal fringe.
Enclosed: A small brass and silver shield [Europe? Early 20th century]. Formed like a Torah ark with two opening doors, decorated with lions and the letters "Kaf" and "Taf". The ark is surrounded with winding foliage in Art Deco style. Behind the doors, the Tablets of the Law are placed in an ornamental border.
Height of parchment: 21.5 cm. (membranes slightly trimmed to fit rollers). Overall fair-good condition. Stains and wear.
Mantle: Approx. 33X25 cm. Fair-good condition. Tears and damage to fabric. Fraying. Unskilled repairs. Fringe torn and damaged. Marker inscription to lining inside mantle. New metallic braid sewn to back of mantle.
Shield: 18X9.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Bends. Screws missing. Coating peeled.
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Lot 405 Small Torah Scroll - Poland, Late 18th/Early 19th Century

Small Torah scroll. [Western Poland, late 18th or early 19th century]. Small Torah scroll, script typical of western Poland o
Small Torah scroll. [Western Poland, late 18th or early 19th century]. Small Torah scroll, script typical of western Poland o
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Small Torah scroll. [Western Poland, late 18th or early 19th century].
Small Torah scroll, script typical of western Poland of that period. 42 lines per column, with Vavei HaAmudim (each column begins with the letter Vav, not following the layout of the Tikkun Sofrim - the scribe used his own layout).
The scroll is wound on turned wood staves, and is cloaked in a mantle made from colored velvet, decorated with gold bullion fringe. The letters Kaf and Tav are embroidered on the front of the mantle with gilt and red thread.
Height of membranes: Approx. 18 cm. Height of wooden rollers: 45 cm. Good condition. Chipping and minor defects. Mantle: Approx. 28X20 cm (including fringe). Fair condition. Velvet faded and rubbed. Fraying. Repairs.
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Lot 406 Esther Scroll - Italy, 17th Century

Parchment Esther scroll. [Italy, 17th century]. Neat Sephardic-Italian script, typical of northern Italy in the 17th century.
Parchment Esther scroll. [Italy, 17th century]. Neat Sephardic-Italian script, typical of northern Italy in the 17th century.
Parchment Esther scroll. [Italy, 17th century]. Neat Sephardic-Italian script, typical of northern Italy in the 17th century.
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Parchment Esther scroll. [Italy, 17th century].
Neat Sephardic-Italian script, typical of northern Italy in the 17th century. The layout also follows the customs of that region and period. Crown decorations. Letters with decorative twirls in the final lines of the column of the ten sons of Haman and the last column.
13 lines per column. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear.
Expert report enclosed.
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Lot 407 Esther Scroll In Ornate Metal Case - India, Late 19th Century or Early 20th Century

Esther scroll in an ornate metal case. [India, late 19th century or early 20th century]. Ink on parchment; alpaca, cast, rep
Esther scroll in an ornate metal case. [India, late 19th century or early 20th century]. Ink on parchment; alpaca, cast, rep
Esther scroll in an ornate metal case. [India, late 19th century or early 20th century]. Ink on parchment; alpaca, cast, rep
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Esther scroll in an ornate metal case. [India, late 19th century or early 20th century].
Ink on parchment; alpaca, cast, repoussé and engraved.
Scroll written in Oriental script, 21 lines per column, with section (parshiot) breaks conforming to the Rambam's opinion. "Hamelech" scroll [most of the columns begin with the word "Hamelech"].
Encased in a long cylindrical case with a cover, decorated with foliate and floral patterns and an Oriental village scene. Large central cartouche, designed for inscribing dedications, bearing traces of dedication written in an unidentified alphabet, dated "30-11-44".
Length: Approx. 38 cm. Good condition. Bends. Stains. Height of parchment: Approx. 30 cm.
Attached is a strip of parchment with the blessings recited before reading the scroll (Yemenite rite).
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Lot 408 Esther Scroll in Ornate Case - Balkans, 19th Century

Esther scroll stored in a case decorated with geometric and vegetal patterns. [Balkans, late 19th century]. Ink on parchment
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Esther scroll stored in a case decorated with geometric and vegetal patterns. [Balkans, late 19th century].
Ink on parchment (goatskin); engraved alpaca, cut brass.
The scroll is written in Oriental scribal script, 14 lines per column [unknown location. 20th century].
The scroll is housed in a cylindrical case, engraved with geometric and floral patterns, with a similarly engraved handle. Crowns consisting of foliate arches encompass the case at the top and bottom. Thumb-piece set with clover leaf-shaped handle.
Length (including handle): 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Bends. Corrosion. Detached crowns. Lacking finial. Height of parchment: Approx. 9 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear.
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Lot 409 Esther Scroll in Small Silver Filigree Case - Eretz Israel, 20th Century

Esther scroll in small silver parcel-gilt filigree case. [Eretz Israel?, ca. second half of 20th century]. Ink on (treated) p
Esther scroll in small silver parcel-gilt filigree case. [Eretz Israel?, ca. second half of 20th century]. Ink on (treated) p
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Esther scroll in small silver parcel-gilt filigree case. [Eretz Israel?, ca. second half of 20th century].
Ink on (treated) parchment; silver; filigree; gilt.
Oriental script (Iraqi style), 14 lines per column. "Hamelech" scroll [most columns begin with the word "hamelech"].
The case is decorated with a Star of David enclosing a flower, surrounded by scrolling patterns. A green metal sheet backs the filigree lattice. The case is topped with a Torah crown encompassed with an open crown; likewise made of dense filigree. The sphere surmounting the crown, the open crown, the base of the case and the thumb-piece are all gilt.
The case is stored in a tin casing, covered with brocade and metallic ribbons.
Height (including the handle): 20 cm. Good condition. Few stains. Worn gilt-plating. Height of parchment: 5.5 cm. Good condition.
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Lot 410 Illustrated Esther Scroll - 20th Century

Illustrated Esther scroll; reproduction of a scroll with elaborately illustrated engraved borders, presumably printed in Amst
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Illustrated Esther scroll; reproduction of a scroll with elaborately illustrated engraved borders, presumably printed in Amsterdam in the 18th century. [Place of printing not indicated, 20th century].
Ink on parchment; printed illustrations; watercolor.
Scroll with printed illustrations, hand-colored, after a scroll with engraved illustrations printed in Amsterdam in the early 18th century. This style of illustrated scrolls was very popular in European communities, and they were printed in many variants.
The Megillah blessings are surrounded by nine narrative scenes from the Book of Esther. The text columns are separated by wreathed ornamented pillars and putti in a neo-classical style. A series of four elaborate landscapes are presented in cartouches above the text columns, and detailed narrative scenes of the Purim story unfold along the lower border; including a scene depicting Haman shooting an arrow at the zodiac - representing the lots he cast to determine which month should be selected for the destruction of the Jewish people. As is prevalent in these scrolls, the names of the ten sons of Haman are accompanied by a corresponding illustration.
Height: 19.5 cm. Good condition. Printing defects.
For a similar scroll see: The Stieglitz Collection - Masterpieces of Jewish Art, by Chaya Benjamin. The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1987.
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