Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Jul 15, 2025
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Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Jul 15, 2025
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Mitzvat Nashim Melumadah, Precetti da Esser Imparati dalle Donne Hebree, laws of challah, candle-lighting and conjugal relations. Venice: Gionni de' Paoli, 1710. Italian, with some Hebrew.
Mitzvat Nashim Melumadah is an Italian translation of Seder Mitzvat HaNashim by R. Binyamin Aharon Salnik, author of Masat Binyamin [disciple of the Maharshal and Rama and leading 16th century posek], a work dealing with the mitzvot relating to women [mainly the three mitzvot of challah, niddah and candle-lighting]. The book was translated and adapted by R. Yaakov son of R. Elchanan Heilprin, an Ashkenazic Torah scholar of Italy [authored Nachalat Yaakov, which garnered an approbation by the Shlah].
[6] leaves, 56 pages. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and traces of former dampness. Light wear. Marginal tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting text of one leaf. Old cardboard binding.
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Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Jul 15, 2025
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Printed booklet, Chanukat HaBayit, inauguration of Sephardic synagogue in Verona. Venice: Bragadin for Gad son of Shmuel Foa, [1759].
Includes songs for the inauguration of the Sephardic synagogue in Verona, evidently authored by R. Menachem Noveira.
16 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Small marginal tears. Old wrapper.
Zedner, p. 494.
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Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Jul 15, 2025
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Printed booklet, Hallel Gadol, to be recited publicly the night of Rosh Chodesh Shevat for miracles that took place for the community relating to the ghetto courtyard. [Verona: printer not indicated, 1759].
Printed booklet. Prayer for the anniversary of the arrival of the Verona community in the ghetto, on Rosh Chodesh Shevat 1600, which was celebrated annually.
Authored by the poet and physician R. Shmuel Meldola.
4 leaves. 20.5 cm. Thick, high-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. New binding.
Rare edition. Not recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book or the NLI catalog (documented by Friedberg, Beit Eked Sefarim, who states that it was printed in Verona).
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Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Jul 15, 2025
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Collection of leaves and fragments of leaves from Abudarham, commentary on blessings and prayers and their halachot by R. David Abudarham (Avudraham). [Fez: Shmuel son of Yitzchak Nedivot and his son Yitzchak, 1516].
[53] leaves and leaf fragments (original: [170] leaves). Approx. 29-32 cm (height of leaves after restoration). Fair to fair-poor condition. All leaves professionally restored, and filled with paper around margins. Stains. Much worming, tears and open tears, affecting text in many places. Large parts of leaf lacking from many leaves, sometimes most of leaf lacking. Not bound.
This book is evidently the first Hebrew book to be printed in Fez, and one of the only Hebrew books to be printed there in that period (Hebrew printing in Fez continued only some four centuries later).
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Early Printed Books – 16th and 17th Centuries
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![She'iltot of R. Achai Gaon. Venice: Daniel Bomberg, [1546]. First edition.
Early halachic work from the beginning of t](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Ol59/209.jpg "She'iltot of Rav Achai Gaon – Venice, 1546 – First Edition")
Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Jul 15, 2025
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Sold for: $625
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She'iltot of R. Achai Gaon. Venice: Daniel Bomberg, [1546]. First edition.
Early halachic work from the beginning of the Geonic era, containing homilies according to the order of the Torah portions, combining a halachic discussion with aggadic matter.
Signatures on title page in early Ashkenazic script: "Sender Ze'eira HaKohen"; "Moshe Kohen".
Marginal handwritten correction on one leaf.
58 leaves. Lacking leaves 59-62 with table of contents. 31.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dark dampstains (many stains on some leaves). Worming in a few places. Small tears and open tears, affecting text of one leaf. New binding.
CB, no. 4330.
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Early Printed Books – 16th and 17th Centuries
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Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Jul 15, 2025
Opening: $300
Sold for: $550
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Shulchan Arba, laws relating to the table and eating, by R. Bachya son of Asher ibn Halawa. Venice: Marco Antonio Giustiniani, 1545.
On last page, stamp of "PROF. LELIO DELLA TORRE".
Prof. Lelio (Hillel) della Torre (1805-1871) was an Italian rabbi, author and intellectual. He was a member of the circle of Shadal. He served as teacher and assistant rabbi in Turin, subsequently studied Talmud and theology in the Rabbinical Seminary in Padua, and later also served as rabbi in Ferrara.
Some handwritten deletions and corrections inside text, and marginal gloss on one leaf.
On last page, signature of censor.
11 leaves. Approx. 28 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Marginal tears and open tears to several leaves and to inner margins of title page, slightly affecting text of several leaves, repaired with paper. New binding.
CB, no. 4525, 18.
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Early Printed Books – 16th and 17th Centuries
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Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Jul 15, 2025
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Avodat HaLevi, sources for the 613 commandments according to the order of the Rambam, by R. Shlomo son of Eliezer HaLevi. Venice: Marco Antonio Giustiniani, 1546.
References to the Mishnah, Midrash and Rishonim literature (Rif, Smag, Smak, Tur, Rabbenu Yerucham, Rokeach and others).
Censorship expurgations and corrections to several leaves.
28 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming in a few places. New binding.
CB, no. 6912, 2; Zedner, p. 716; Roest, p. 992.
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Early Printed Books – 16th and 17th Centuries
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Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Jul 15, 2025
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Responsa of Rabbeinu Asher (the Rosh). Venice: Aloyse Bragadin, 1552. Second edition.
This edition added a detailed index of the 108 sections of the book.
Ownership inscription on endpaper in Italian script of "Aharon Ashkenazi", born 3rd Shevat 1653.
Censorship expurgations in several places. Handwritten notations on margins.
Censor's signature on last leaf.
158 leaves. 29 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including many dampstains and traces of former dampness, with mold stains to some leaves. Tears, including large open tears to top and bottom of title page (large portions of leaf lacking), slightly affecting title. Worming in a few places. Old binding, with leather spine. Wear and defects to binding and spine.
CB, no. 4455, 28.
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Early Printed Books – 16th and 17th Centuries
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Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Jul 15, 2025
Opening: $350
Sold for: $688
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Commentary on Five Megillot by R. Levi son of Gershon (the Ralbag). Riva di Trento: Antonio Bruin, 1560. First edition.
Includes commentaries on the Five Megillot, with the exception of the Book of Eichah, as noted on title page.
The publisher and editor is R. Yaakov Marcaria, a German-born rabbi of Venice. Worked as proofreader in this press.
Ownership inscription and signatures on title page and last leaf.
16, 18-50 leaves. Lacking leaf 17. 17.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Some tears, including small marginal open tear to title page. Minute worming. Old binding, worn.
CB, no. 6138, 10; Zedner, p. 432; Roest, p. 672.
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Early Printed Books – 16th and 17th Centuries
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Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Jul 15, 2025
Opening: $400
Sold for: $625
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Tzedah LaDerech, halachic work on various topics, by R. Menachem son of Aharon ibn Zerach. Sabbioneta: Vincenzo Conti, [1567]. Second edition.
A comprehensive work by R. Menachem ibn Zerach, a Spanish scholar of the 14th century and disciple of R. Yehudah son of the Rosh, covering all the year-round laws and customs. The lengthy preface contains many important details relating to the Tosafists and Rishonim and about the author's times. The author writes that his book is geared to "members of our Master the King's court… [who] due to the turbulences of the time and desire for luxuries… become lax in their fulfillment of Mitzvot…".
Ownership inscriptions on title page and p. 2a.
Glosses and corrections to margins of leaves and main text in several places.
260 leaves. Lacking: leaf 261 and [2] folding plates at end of book. 21 cm. Many stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Wear and creases to some leaves. Marginal tears to title page and other leaves, including tear slightly affecting text on one leaf. New binding, detached.
CB, no. 6368, 2; Zedner, p. 527.
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Early Printed Books – 16th and 17th Centuries
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Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Jul 15, 2025
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She'elot LeheChacham R. Shaul HaKohen, commentaries on Moreh Nevuchim by Don Yitzchak Abarbanel. Venice: Giovanni di Gara, 1574. Only edition.
The present copy contains the first part of the book, including philosophical questions R. Shaul HaKohen of Crete (a disciple of R. Eliyahu del Medigo) asked Don Yitzchak Abarbanel, along with the latter's responses, including commentary by the latter on the Rambam's Moreh Nevuchim. The second part of the book, with more commentaries on Moreh Nevuchim by various authors, is lacking in the present copy.
Inscriptions on title page, verso on title page and last leaf.
Handwritten corrections in several places.
Partial copy. 26 leaves. Lacking 31 leaves (the second part of the book). 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including many dark dampstains. Worming, affecting text. Inner margins of title page repaired with paper. New binding.
CB, no. 5302, 50.
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Early Printed Books – 16th and 17th Centuries
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Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Jul 15, 2025
Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
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Neveh Shalom, philosophical work on faith, kabbalah and nature, the virtues of the Torah, prophecy and the sacrifices, by R. Avraham son of R. Yitzchak Shalom [a rabbi of Spain, died the year of the expulsion]. Venice: Giovanni di Gara, 1574. Second edition.
Handwritten inscriptions on title page and p. 1a.
Censorship expurgations.
128, 131-193, [1], 193-208, 211-214, [1], [11] leaves. Lacking last [4] leaves of index of verses and colophon. 20.5 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Wear to margins of some leaves. Worming to title page and several other leaves. Small marginal tears to several leaves. New binding.
CB, no. 4311, 2; Zedner, p. 19; Roest, p. 26.
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Early Printed Books – 16th and 17th Centuries
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