Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $8,000
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“Prayers and supplications for complacent women to be conducted monthly and weekly on Shabbat”, manuscript on parchment (Castellazzo, Italy), [18th century].
Thin quality-processed parchment. Illustrated title page in ink and color; at center, fine illustration of woman sitting in her home. Caption below illustration: “Written in honor of Ms. Esther Polaisi, village of Castellazzo”. Square Italian writing; instructions in Italian in Latin letters.
Prayers for woman who desires to conceive and give birth in peace. Includes table for counting seven spotless days following menstrual cycle [with heading: “Mitzvah for woman to count seven spotless days”]. Prayers for women to recite prior to immersion in ritual bath, near Mezuzah when leaving home, for period of pregnancy [“prayer to recite daily for nine months after morning prayer and in evening before going to sleep”], and prayer “which should be recited following Amidah prayer from seventh month of pregnancy”. Majority of prayers included in this manuscript unknown and apparently never printed.
Esther Polaisi, for whom the manuscript was written, was apparently wife of prominent philanthropist in community of Castellazzo. Several villages throughout Italy bear the name Castellazzo, most of which are located in northern Italy. Apparently this refers to Castellazzo Bormida in district of Alessandria in Piemonte, where Jews settled from as early as the 15th century.
[10] pages. 16 cm. Good condition. Original leather binding with gold imprint. Slight damage.
Attached is a letter containing professional opinion regarding this manuscript, by Benjamin Richler, director of the Institute of Microfilmed Hebrew Manuscripts at the Jewish National and University Library, who mentions a similar manuscript written upon paper (without illustrations) which apparently served as draft for this manuscript.
Thin quality-processed parchment. Illustrated title page in ink and color; at center, fine illustration of woman sitting in her home. Caption below illustration: “Written in honor of Ms. Esther Polaisi, village of Castellazzo”. Square Italian writing; instructions in Italian in Latin letters.
Prayers for woman who desires to conceive and give birth in peace. Includes table for counting seven spotless days following menstrual cycle [with heading: “Mitzvah for woman to count seven spotless days”]. Prayers for women to recite prior to immersion in ritual bath, near Mezuzah when leaving home, for period of pregnancy [“prayer to recite daily for nine months after morning prayer and in evening before going to sleep”], and prayer “which should be recited following Amidah prayer from seventh month of pregnancy”. Majority of prayers included in this manuscript unknown and apparently never printed.
Esther Polaisi, for whom the manuscript was written, was apparently wife of prominent philanthropist in community of Castellazzo. Several villages throughout Italy bear the name Castellazzo, most of which are located in northern Italy. Apparently this refers to Castellazzo Bormida in district of Alessandria in Piemonte, where Jews settled from as early as the 15th century.
[10] pages. 16 cm. Good condition. Original leather binding with gold imprint. Slight damage.
Attached is a letter containing professional opinion regarding this manuscript, by Benjamin Richler, director of the Institute of Microfilmed Hebrew Manuscripts at the Jewish National and University Library, who mentions a similar manuscript written upon paper (without illustrations) which apparently served as draft for this manuscript.
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![Manuscript, Seder Kriat Shema Al HaMita [bedtime Shema Yisrael prayer], according to Kabbalah. [Italy?], 1832].
Illustrated](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/384.jpg "Manuscript – Kriat Shema Al HaMita – Written by a Woman – Italy, 1832")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, Seder Kriat Shema Al HaMita [bedtime Shema Yisrael prayer], according to Kabbalah. [Italy?], 1832].
Illustrated title page; year of writing and name of scribe written at center: “Completed in 1832 by Rachel Manshi”.
Order of Tehillim and verses for each day of week.
[Attached is a small scrap of paper with illustration of gate, with caption: “This book by Rachel Manshi was written by me in 1835].
Approx. 80 written pages. Quality paper. 16 cm. General condition good, stains, detached leaves. Holes from singeing of ink on one leaf. Ancient leather detached binding.
Illustrated title page; year of writing and name of scribe written at center: “Completed in 1832 by Rachel Manshi”.
Order of Tehillim and verses for each day of week.
[Attached is a small scrap of paper with illustration of gate, with caption: “This book by Rachel Manshi was written by me in 1835].
Approx. 80 written pages. Quality paper. 16 cm. General condition good, stains, detached leaves. Holes from singeing of ink on one leaf. Ancient leather detached binding.
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![Manuscript, book of destinies [Italy, 19th Century] .
Fine manuscript on quality paper, in pocket format. First leaves: “tabl](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/385.JPG "Sefer Goralot – Manuscript – Italy, 19th Century")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Manuscript, book of destinies [Italy, 19th Century] .
Fine manuscript on quality paper, in pocket format. First leaves: “table of questions”, divided according to twelve zodiacal constellations. Followed by “table of answers”, divided according to books of Bible. End of manuscript contains prayer “prior to casting of lot”.
38 leaves. Missing title page (unknown whether contained one previously). 12 cm. Good condition. Ink smear stains on some leaves. Original binding.
Fine manuscript on quality paper, in pocket format. First leaves: “table of questions”, divided according to twelve zodiacal constellations. Followed by “table of answers”, divided according to books of Bible. End of manuscript contains prayer “prior to casting of lot”.
38 leaves. Missing title page (unknown whether contained one previously). 12 cm. Good condition. Ink smear stains on some leaves. Original binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $750
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Manuscript, exegesis of Ibn Rushd (Averroës) to Aristotle’s Ehtics, with Commentary on the exegesis. Oriental writing, [17th Century].
“With the help of G-d I begin an exposition of the ethics of Ibn Rushd with the exposition of the theologian Thomas Aquinas”. [The commentary is attributed to the Christian philosopher Thomas Aquinas in several manuscripts, but it has already been proved that this is incorrect. See Steinschneider, HU, Pages 218-219].
Averroës (called Ibn Rushd in Hebrew), a famous philosopher and physician, who was active in the 12th century in Muslim Spain. He greatly influenced Medieval European philosophy. All his important works were translated into Hebrew and he had much influence on the sages of Israel. The Rambam in one of his letters writes about him: “I have received recently all that Ibn Rushd wrote on the books of Aristotle, and I have seen that his explanations are correct…”
The manuscript ends in the middle of a subject. 98 written pages. 30 cm., wide margins. General condition good. Tears in a number of pages, as a result of deterioration of the ink. New binding.
“With the help of G-d I begin an exposition of the ethics of Ibn Rushd with the exposition of the theologian Thomas Aquinas”. [The commentary is attributed to the Christian philosopher Thomas Aquinas in several manuscripts, but it has already been proved that this is incorrect. See Steinschneider, HU, Pages 218-219].
Averroës (called Ibn Rushd in Hebrew), a famous philosopher and physician, who was active in the 12th century in Muslim Spain. He greatly influenced Medieval European philosophy. All his important works were translated into Hebrew and he had much influence on the sages of Israel. The Rambam in one of his letters writes about him: “I have received recently all that Ibn Rushd wrote on the books of Aristotle, and I have seen that his explanations are correct…”
The manuscript ends in the middle of a subject. 98 written pages. 30 cm., wide margins. General condition good. Tears in a number of pages, as a result of deterioration of the ink. New binding.
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Manuscripts and Samaritan Manuscripts
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![Parchment leaf, Samaritan manuscript containing verses from the Torah and forms used for writing amulets, [16th century].
Beg](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/515.jpg "Parchment Leaf – Verses and Forms Used for Writing Amulets, 16th Centu")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $2,000
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Parchment leaf, Samaritan manuscript containing verses from the Torah and forms used for writing amulets, [16th century].
Begins with 10 sayings used to create the world. Later are verses used for writing amulets for requesting cures: Abraham prays for Avimelech, Moshe for Miriam, etc. The charts contain word abbreviations and letter combinations and at the bottom are names of G-d. Star of David with the letters of G-d's name.
In the 16th century, the Samaritans ceased processing skins for writing Torah scrolls but continued to process skins for binding Torah scrolls and prayer books.
Length: Approximately 30 cm, Width: 14-21 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear, tears, several repairs with tape.
Begins with 10 sayings used to create the world. Later are verses used for writing amulets for requesting cures: Abraham prays for Avimelech, Moshe for Miriam, etc. The charts contain word abbreviations and letter combinations and at the bottom are names of G-d. Star of David with the letters of G-d's name.
In the 16th century, the Samaritans ceased processing skins for writing Torah scrolls but continued to process skins for binding Torah scrolls and prayer books.
Length: Approximately 30 cm, Width: 14-21 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear, tears, several repairs with tape.
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![Form of the Tabernacle and its vessels, drawn on paper, according to Samaritan tradition. [Beginning of 20th century].
18.5X2](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/516.jpg "Form of the Tabernacle – Samaritan Tradition")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $2,500
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Form of the Tabernacle and its vessels, drawn on paper, according to Samaritan tradition. [Beginning of 20th century].
18.5X26.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Folding marks. Stains. Minor tears, reinforced with paper. Samaritan illustrations on the Torah are rare.
18.5X26.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Folding marks. Stains. Minor tears, reinforced with paper. Samaritan illustrations on the Torah are rare.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $500
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A letter in Samaritan handwriting, by Avraham ben Marchiv Tsedaka of Jaffa, to the High Priest Ya'akov ben Aharon at Mount Gerizim. 1329 from Hijra, [1911].
Written and sent by Abraham ben Marchiv Tsedaka of Jaffa (1852-1928) to the High Priest Ya'akov (lived 1840-1916, served from 1874 until his death). Abraham ben Marchiv Tsedaka blesses him with peace and sends his wishes that in 1329 from Hijra he shall rejoice in his remaining son, Av-Hasda (1885-1959), after his brother Azi died during the life of his father the High Priest Ya'akov. At the end are a few lines in Arabic letters.
Leaf 26.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Folding and wear marks. Stains. Tears to folding lines.
Written and sent by Abraham ben Marchiv Tsedaka of Jaffa (1852-1928) to the High Priest Ya'akov (lived 1840-1916, served from 1874 until his death). Abraham ben Marchiv Tsedaka blesses him with peace and sends his wishes that in 1329 from Hijra he shall rejoice in his remaining son, Av-Hasda (1885-1959), after his brother Azi died during the life of his father the High Priest Ya'akov. At the end are a few lines in Arabic letters.
Leaf 26.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Folding and wear marks. Stains. Tears to folding lines.
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![Supplication, manuscript on paper. Writing: Ab-Sakuwah ben Abraham Haddanafi. [18th century].
Written in Samaritan writing on](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/518_1.JPG "Supplication – Samaritan Manuscript, 18th Century")
![Supplication, manuscript on paper. Writing: Ab-Sakuwah ben Abraham Haddanafi. [18th century].
Written in Samaritan writing on](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/518_2.JPG "Supplication – Samaritan Manuscript, 18th Century")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $500
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Supplication, manuscript on paper. Writing: Ab-Sakuwah ben Abraham Haddanafi. [18th century].
Written in Samaritan writing on the inner part of a leaf folded into two. Divided into 22 stanzas by alphabetical order [this manuscript has only Stanzas Aleph-Samech]. The writer signs his name in the first stanza Ab-Sakuwah, in an acrostic. On the outer side of the leaf is a decorated inscription in Samaritan writing in especially large letters, on the front, "The L-d our G-d the L-d is One" and on the back: "For your salvation we have hoped our L-d"; added on the front are nice illustrations of branches with leaves and fruit, in purple ink. Ab-Sakuwah son of Abraham Haddanafi – Head of the Danafi family lived at the end of the 17th century and at the beginning of the 18th century. See also next item.
[4] pages, 33.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Fold and wear marks. Stains. Tears to fold lines.
Written in Samaritan writing on the inner part of a leaf folded into two. Divided into 22 stanzas by alphabetical order [this manuscript has only Stanzas Aleph-Samech]. The writer signs his name in the first stanza Ab-Sakuwah, in an acrostic. On the outer side of the leaf is a decorated inscription in Samaritan writing in especially large letters, on the front, "The L-d our G-d the L-d is One" and on the back: "For your salvation we have hoped our L-d"; added on the front are nice illustrations of branches with leaves and fruit, in purple ink. Ab-Sakuwah son of Abraham Haddanafi – Head of the Danafi family lived at the end of the 17th century and at the beginning of the 18th century. See also next item.
[4] pages, 33.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Fold and wear marks. Stains. Tears to fold lines.
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Manuscripts and Samaritan Manuscripts
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Supplication, manuscript on paper. Copy, written by the Cohen Ab-Chisda ben Ya'akov (High Priest), [first half of 20th century, between the 1930-s and the 50-s]. Booklet in Samaritan writing; copy of Supplication authored by Ab-Sakuwah ben Abraham Haddanafi in the 18th century (see above, previous item), with minor changes. The copier, Ab-Chisda ben Ya'akov the High Priest, changed the acrostic Ab-Sakuwah and instead the acrostic Ab-Chisda ben Ya'akov Cana appears in the first lines of the new acrostic, to attribute the supplication to himself. Divided into stanzas in alphabetical order [this manuscript has only Stanzas Aleph to Samech].
[10], handwritten pp. 25 cm. Good condition. Stains, creases and minor tears to leaf margins.
[10], handwritten pp. 25 cm. Good condition. Stains, creases and minor tears to leaf margins.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $1,200
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Handwritten booklet, prayers for the Shabbat preceding the festival of Shavuot. Writer: Marchiv ben Yehoshua Hamarchivi, [end of 18th century (?); 19th century].
Prayers in Samaritan writing, from the book of prayers for the Shabbat preceding the festival of Shavuot (according to the Samaritan custom, Shavuot always falls on Sunday).
On Page 13 is another handwritten inscription, testifying that the machzor has been transferred from the ownership of "Abad HaRachaman ben Abad the Danafi rich man" to the ownership of Abraham ben Marchiv Hamarchivi, 1246 from Hijra [1830]. On Page 14 are two piyutim for the Shabbat after Shavuot, copied by the High Priest Ya'akov ben Aharon, which were added in 1287 from Hajira (1870). In Page 15 are two short piyutim said on the day of the receiving of the Torah on Mount Sinai; at the bottom of the page a comment was added that the page had been copied by the High Priest Amram ben Shlomo in 1255 from Hijra [1839].
[15] handwritten pp, 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains to inner leaf margins. Tears and creases to margins.
Prayers in Samaritan writing, from the book of prayers for the Shabbat preceding the festival of Shavuot (according to the Samaritan custom, Shavuot always falls on Sunday).
On Page 13 is another handwritten inscription, testifying that the machzor has been transferred from the ownership of "Abad HaRachaman ben Abad the Danafi rich man" to the ownership of Abraham ben Marchiv Hamarchivi, 1246 from Hijra [1830]. On Page 14 are two piyutim for the Shabbat after Shavuot, copied by the High Priest Ya'akov ben Aharon, which were added in 1287 from Hajira (1870). In Page 15 are two short piyutim said on the day of the receiving of the Torah on Mount Sinai; at the bottom of the page a comment was added that the page had been copied by the High Priest Amram ben Shlomo in 1255 from Hijra [1839].
[15] handwritten pp, 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains to inner leaf margins. Tears and creases to margins.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $600
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Two leaves in Samaritan handwriting, piyutim for Yom Kippur and in honor of the book Molad Moshe, by the High Priest Shlomo ben Tabiah and by Mashallamah ben Ab-Sakuwah Haddanafi, [18th/19th centuries].
1. Section of an unknown piyut for Yom Kippur. Apparently, the High Priest Shlomo ben Tabiah wrote the piyut (served from 1798-1855) and apparently it was copied in his handwriting. Incomplete.
2. Piyut by the poet Mashallamah ben Ab-Sakuwah Haddanafi; signed with an acrostic Mashallamah ben Zohar HaRamachi, 17th century. The work relates the story of the birth and activities of Moshe until Israel left Egypt and his praises). Colophon (in Arabic): "Poem written by the honored uncle elder in Israel the elder uncle Mashallamah ben Uncle Ab-Sakuwah Haddanafi, wrote it at the time of the call of the Molad called by Uncle Ab-Sakuwah Haddanafi when he dwelled in the new home". Copied by Abraham ben Ya'akov Haddanafi (lived 1710-1787).
[6] handwritten pp. written on two leaves, 16 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Tears to fold lines and margins. On one leaf, paper was glued to reinforce the vertical fold line.
1. Section of an unknown piyut for Yom Kippur. Apparently, the High Priest Shlomo ben Tabiah wrote the piyut (served from 1798-1855) and apparently it was copied in his handwriting. Incomplete.
2. Piyut by the poet Mashallamah ben Ab-Sakuwah Haddanafi; signed with an acrostic Mashallamah ben Zohar HaRamachi, 17th century. The work relates the story of the birth and activities of Moshe until Israel left Egypt and his praises). Colophon (in Arabic): "Poem written by the honored uncle elder in Israel the elder uncle Mashallamah ben Uncle Ab-Sakuwah Haddanafi, wrote it at the time of the call of the Molad called by Uncle Ab-Sakuwah Haddanafi when he dwelled in the new home". Copied by Abraham ben Ya'akov Haddanafi (lived 1710-1787).
[6] handwritten pp. written on two leaves, 16 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Tears to fold lines and margins. On one leaf, paper was glued to reinforce the vertical fold line.
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