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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Manuscript, rhymed commentary, in Judeo-Persian, on the work of the poet and Sufi mystic Jalal al-Din Rumi, by Ibrahim Dadeh son of Saleh, known as Shahed-e Mowlavi (d. 1550). [Persia], 1827.
Persian Hebrew script, on light blue paper, in alternating black and red ink. The work begins and ends with color decorations and floral and geometrical patterns.
At beginning of manuscript, introduction by "Reuven son of R. Siman Tov Melamed", in Hebrew and Judeo-Persian.
Colophon at end of work (p. 100b) in Judeo-Persian and Hebrew, designated for R. Adoniyah son of R. Amram, dated Tuesday, 15th Tamuz 1827, signed "Avraham son of Gershon…".
After the work, on leaves 101-114, are copied literary passages in Judeo-Persian, including a poem Semoch LeEl Chai authored by Mulla Siman Tov Melamed (also printed in Oneg LaShabbat by R. Matitiah Garji, Jerusalem 1913; Otzar HaShirah VehaPiyyut, III, p. 243, paragraph 163). Mulla Siman Tov (d. 1800) was a rabbi in Mashhad, a poet, translator and author (for more information on him, see: Amnon Netzer, Kitvei HaYad Shel Yehudei Paras BeMachon Ben Tzvi, Jerusalem 1985, p. 38; Reuven Kashani, Shirat HaAzharot LeChag HaShavuot LaRav Siman Tov Melamed, Jerusalem 2014). On Mulla Siman Tov Melamed's Sufistic tendencies, see: Netzer, ibid., p. 24; Kashani, ibid., p. 22). The author of the introduction to the present work is the son of Mulla Siman Tov Melamed.
Various inscriptions (later) in Judeo-Persian, at beginning and end of manuscript.
[115] leaves. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark stains, dampstains (with some fading of ink). Tears and open tears to several leaves, repaired with paper filling. Original leather binding (in Islamic design, newly bound), with defects.
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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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Manuscript, Sefer Michlol, glossary of difficult words in the Bible in Judeo-Persian. [Persia, ca. 19th century]. Hebrew and Judeo-Persian.
Thick volume. Persian script.
The present work is effectively a Hebrew-Persian glossary of difficult words in the Bible. The present manuscript begins with Parashat Bereshit (lacking one or two leaves at beginning), and in addition to the Torah, also includes the haftarot and Megillot.
[435] leaves. Light bluish paper. Lacking several leaves at beginning and end. Approx. 17 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear and minor tears, mainly to margins. Large open tears to several leaves, affecting text. Several leaves detached. New 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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Manuscript, Aramaic Targum of haftarot. [Persia, ca. 19th century].
Persian Hebrew script.
Targum of haftarot for weekly Torah portions and festivals.
Lacking at beginning and end, as well as several leaves from middle. 82 leaves (new pencil foliation). Approx. 18.5 cm. Stains and wear. Detached leaves. Old leather binding, with defects, detached.
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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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Two books printed in India, in lithographs:
• Piyyutim with Malabari translation. [Cochin, 1877]. Hebrew and Malayalam (Malabari) translation in parallel columns.
[30] leaves. Lacking 20 leaves in various places. Ordered differently than scanned copy in NLI catalog.
• Letter of the sons of Moses. [Bombay, 1886]. Lithograph. Hebrew part only, without Judeo-Arabic translation and piyyutim.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions.
16 pages. Does not contain 16 additional pages with Judeo-Arabic translation and piyyutim. Approx. 16 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Light wear. Marginal tears and open tears. Early front paper wrapper. New 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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Three handwritten leaves, notarial documents, with signatures and mentions of Jewish residents of Apt (Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France), in the 14th-15th centuries. Latin.
• Notarial empowerment for sale or transfer of property rights. Apt, ca. 1380.
[1] leaf (2 handwritten pages), approx. 10X30 cm. Good condition. Light marginal stains.
• Notarial document of debt. [Probably Apt, 14th-15th centuries].
[1] leaf (2 handwritten pages), approx. 11X7 cm. Good condition. Stains.
• Notarial document of debt. Apt, ca. 1495.
[1] leaf (2 handwritten pages), approx. 15X11.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and stains.
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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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Three manuscript documents: two documents of exchange and one letter by the Jewish merchant Abraham de Monteaux, known as Aron Lainé. Avignon, 1759-1763. French.
• Lengthy letter (3 pages) from Abraham de Monteaux to a merchant in Toulouse. Avignon, January 21, 1763.
• Two documents of exchange, instructions on a payment. On verso of first, handwritten receipt dated December 14, 1765 on belated repayment with interest. Avignon, December 20, 1759.
Enclosed: Letter from Baroness Alix de Rothschild donating the present letter of Abraham de Monteaux to the private collection of Victor Klagsbald, or, at his choice, to the Museum of Jewish Art in Paris.
4 paper items. Varying size and condition. Overall good-fair condition. Tears to documents of exchange.
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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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Manuscript, Shtei Shibolim – sermons for various occasions, by R. David Avram son of Michael, rabbi of the L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Cavaillon communities in Provence. [Ca. second half of 18th century].
Includes sermons on the Torah, for the first day of Shavuot and many sermons entitled "Sermon for a child". On first page, draft of letter to "R. David of Lunel", signed: "Your brother-in-law, signing here, L'Isle…". At top of p. 16b: "Moshe of Cavaillon owes a penalty of half a franc. Shaul son of Tzemach Carmi also owes a penalty of half a franc".
The present manuscript was originally part of a more extensive manuscript of sermons and letters, formerly in the Gershon Epstein collection in Paris (no. 28), originally comprising 415 leaves. 74 leaves survive in NLI Ms. 1438, in addition to the present volume. See a detailed description in the NLI catalog on the abovementioned manuscript. The title Shtei Shibolim appeared on the title page at the beginning of the complete manuscript.
47 leaves (late pencil foliation). Approx. 23-25 cm (uneven trimming of leaves). Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. New 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 sheet, Prière faite par les Juifs Portugais de Bordeaux. [Bordeaux?, 1744].
Prayer authored by the Jews of the Portuguese community of Bordeaux for the recovery of King Louis XV. Originally written in Hebrew, translated into French. The document is topped with a printed decoration (woodcut).
Folded leaf (4 pages). 27 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Folding marks. Minor tears to margins.
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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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Three printed documents: royal edicts from the time of the French Revolution (1790) relating to the civil rights of Jews in France. France, 18th century. French. Each document topped by a printed decoration (woodcut).
1. Proclamation du Roi, Sur un Décret de l’Assemblée Nationale, du 16 Avril 1790… – proclamation of King Louis XVI ratifying the edict of the National Assembly of April 16, granting the Jews of Alsace and other provinces legal protections. Nancy: la veuve Leclerc, 1790.
A handwritten marginal inscription indicates that the edict was announced and officially promulgated on May 30, 1790 in Val d'Ajol.
2. Lettres Patentes du Roi, Sur un Décret de l’Assemblée Nationale, portant que les Juifs… – letter of authorization of Louis XVI, delivered in Paris in January 1790, ratifying the National Assembly's decision to grant the Portuguese-Sephardic Jews and Jews of Avignon new political rights, including suffrage. Rouen: Louis Oursel, 1790.
On first page: Handwritten inscription dated March 9, 1790; on last page – official signature (printed and handwritten) approving the document for distribution.
3. Lettres Patentes du Roi, Sur le Décret de l’Assemblée Nationale, du vingt Juillet dernier… – another letter of authorization of Louis XVI, delivered August 7, 1790, ratifying the decision of the National Assembly to annul all taxes and special restrictions placed on the Jews of France, particularly those of the Metz and Lorraine regions. Rouen: J. J. Le Boullenger, 1790. French.
[4] leaves (2-4 printed pages each). Approx. 24-27 cm. Overall good condition. Folding marks and creases. Tears and light wear to margins. Light stains. Inscriptions and signatures.
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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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Large assorted collection of letters and documents, providing a rare historical documentation of the early days of the Israelite Central Consistory of France and its development through the 19th century. Paris, Frankfurt, New York, Sofia and more, 1809-1883. French and some German and English.
The Israelite Central Consistory of France (Le Consistoire central israélite de France) was founded in 1808 at the initiative of Napoleon Bonaparte, serving as the high administration for managing Jewish religious and community life in France, fundamentally revolutionizing the traditional organization of the Jewish community.
See Hebrew description for a list of documents in the collection.
Total of [17] paper items. Varying size and condition. Overall good condition.
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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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Kol Todah Rinah UTefillah, prayer service in honor of visit of Emperor Napoleon I and his wife Marie-Louise to the Sephardic synagogue in Amsterdam. Amsterdam: Belinfante Katz, 1811. Hebrew and French on facing pages.
Additional title page in French.
[22] pages. 26 cm. Wide margins. High-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. Old cardboard binding, with minor defects.
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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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Three prayer booklets printed in Amsterdam following an earthquake that devastated Lisbon in 1755:
• Zeh Seder HaYom, prayer booklet of Ashkenazic community. Amsterdam, [1756].
[2] leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Light stains. Without binding.
• Seder VeTikun Techinot UBakashot, prayers for earthquake, edited in Portuguese community of Amsterdam. Amsterdam, [1756].
4 leaves. Lacking last 2 leaves. 15.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Colored paper binding, partially detached.
• Orden de las oraciones para el dia solemne de Ajuno... miercoles 18 febrero 1756, order of prayers and thanks, translated from Hebrew by R. David son of Refael Meldola and R. Avraham Yeshayah Bassan. Amsterdam, 1756. Spanish.
16 pages. 15.5 cm. Good condition. Light stains. Small marginal tears to first leaves. Original paper binding, torn and detached.
The present booklets were printed after the Lisbon earthquake of November 1, 1755, one of the most destructive earthquakes in history, which completely devastated Lisbon and caused a tsunami and heavy damage even to faraway European cities. The official day of thanksgiving, 17th Adar I 1756, was participated in by both Christians and Jews.
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