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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
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Five Latin books, grammar and theology, in one volume:
• Clavis hebraica Veteris Testamenti, in qua themata difficiliora Veteris Test. Referantur (index of words and expressions following the order of the chapters in the Bible), by Johann Leusden. Utrecht: Franciscum Halma, 1683.
• Sexcenta & tredecim praecepta mosaica (613 commandments according to Sefer HaMitzvot by the Rambam, with Latin translation), compiled by Johann Leusden. Utrecht: Franciscus Halma, 1686.
• Grammatica quatuor linguarum hebraicae, chaldaicae, syriacae et arabicae (composition regarding Hebrew grammar and its sources, in comparison with other Middle Eastern languages), by Johann Heinrich Hottinger. Heidelberg: Adriani Wyngaerden, 1659.
• Henrici Opitii sive Syriasmus facilitati & integritati suæ restitutus (grammatical composition), by Heinrich Opitz. Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main: Colerianis, 1678. Markings and underlines to body of text.
• Trifolium orientale, continens commentarios Abarbenelis in Haggaeum, Sal. Jarchi in parsch. I. Geneseos, & Mos. Majemonidae theologiam, by Johann Adam Scherzer. Leipzig: Johannis Baueri, 1663. Latin and Hebrew.
Theological study of Maaseh Bereshit (Creation of the World) and Maaseh Merkava, based on the commentaries of the Abarbanel (to Neviim), Rashi (to Bereshit), Rambam (Hilchot Yesodei HaTorah) and other sources, by the theologist and Lutheran priest Johann Scherzer, who was the teacher of Gottfried Leibniz.
Five books in one volume. [1] illustrated frontispiece, [14], 535 pages; [4], 56 pages (right to left pagination); [6], 211, [1] pages; [8], 200, [20] pages, one folded leaf between pp. 82-83; [8], 170, [14] pages. 19 cm. Thick, high-quality paper. Overall good condition. A few stains. Illustrated frontispiece of first book detached, with minor marginal tears and damage. Part of title page of final book cut out, with loss of year and place of printing. Original parchment binding, without spine. Damage to binding.
• Clavis hebraica Veteris Testamenti, in qua themata difficiliora Veteris Test. Referantur (index of words and expressions following the order of the chapters in the Bible), by Johann Leusden. Utrecht: Franciscum Halma, 1683.
• Sexcenta & tredecim praecepta mosaica (613 commandments according to Sefer HaMitzvot by the Rambam, with Latin translation), compiled by Johann Leusden. Utrecht: Franciscus Halma, 1686.
• Grammatica quatuor linguarum hebraicae, chaldaicae, syriacae et arabicae (composition regarding Hebrew grammar and its sources, in comparison with other Middle Eastern languages), by Johann Heinrich Hottinger. Heidelberg: Adriani Wyngaerden, 1659.
• Henrici Opitii sive Syriasmus facilitati & integritati suæ restitutus (grammatical composition), by Heinrich Opitz. Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main: Colerianis, 1678. Markings and underlines to body of text.
• Trifolium orientale, continens commentarios Abarbenelis in Haggaeum, Sal. Jarchi in parsch. I. Geneseos, & Mos. Majemonidae theologiam, by Johann Adam Scherzer. Leipzig: Johannis Baueri, 1663. Latin and Hebrew.
Theological study of Maaseh Bereshit (Creation of the World) and Maaseh Merkava, based on the commentaries of the Abarbanel (to Neviim), Rashi (to Bereshit), Rambam (Hilchot Yesodei HaTorah) and other sources, by the theologist and Lutheran priest Johann Scherzer, who was the teacher of Gottfried Leibniz.
Five books in one volume. [1] illustrated frontispiece, [14], 535 pages; [4], 56 pages (right to left pagination); [6], 211, [1] pages; [8], 200, [20] pages, one folded leaf between pp. 82-83; [8], 170, [14] pages. 19 cm. Thick, high-quality paper. Overall good condition. A few stains. Illustrated frontispiece of first book detached, with minor marginal tears and damage. Part of title page of final book cut out, with loss of year and place of printing. Original parchment binding, without spine. Damage to binding.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Luchot Edut, essays and letters from rabbis, regarding the amulet polemic which arose surrounding R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. Altona, [1755]. First edition.
Essays, letters and proclamations from rabbis and community leaders, who supported R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz in the dispute which arose following the false accusations of Sabbatianism leveled against him, and the objections raised against the amulets he wrote. The book opens with a foreword by R. Yehonatan, in which he describes how the dispute evolved. It concludes with a commentary on one amulet, and a sermon "which I delivered when the commotion began, on 26th Shevat 1751 in public, in which I defended myself at length".
[12], 2-78 leaves. 19 cm. Some darkened leaves. Good-fair condition. Stains. Title page restored. Inscriptions on endpapers. Library stamps. Old, worn binding.
Essays, letters and proclamations from rabbis and community leaders, who supported R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz in the dispute which arose following the false accusations of Sabbatianism leveled against him, and the objections raised against the amulets he wrote. The book opens with a foreword by R. Yehonatan, in which he describes how the dispute evolved. It concludes with a commentary on one amulet, and a sermon "which I delivered when the commotion began, on 26th Shevat 1751 in public, in which I defended myself at length".
[12], 2-78 leaves. 19 cm. Some darkened leaves. Good-fair condition. Stains. Title page restored. Inscriptions on endpapers. Library stamps. Old, worn binding.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,750
Including buyer's premium
Zera Shimshon, homily on the Torah and the Five Megillot, by R. Shimshon Chaim son of R. Nachman Michael Nachmani. Mantua, [1778]. Segulah for offspring, good life and plentiful livelihood.
The author, R. Shimshon Chaim Nachmani (1706-1779) was an Italian kabbalist and Torah scholar. He disseminated Torah in Modena and Mantua and edified disciples who later held rabbinic positions in several Italian communities. He also authored Toldot Shimshon, on Tractate Avot. The Chida wrote that he was well-versed in practical Kabbalah and had ordered his kabbalistic writings to be buried in his grave (Shem HaGedolim, Maarechet Sefarim, 46).
In the preface, the author implores "with ten expressions of prayer" to study his book, and blesses the one who does so: "The One who repays will recompense you… with the threefold blessing of offspring, life and plentiful livelihood". Further in the preface, the author writes that since his only son had passed away, leaving him without any descendants, he named his book Zera Shimshon, and promises: "And your eyes will witness sons and grandsons like olive shoots around your table, wise and intelligent, and houses full of goodness, neither wealth nor honor will cease from your descendants…".
In recent years, there has been a reawakening of interest surrounding this book, and many accounts have been publicized of couples who were blessed with children in the merit of this book. These stories were recorded in the Niflaot Shimshon leaflets and later published in Kovetz Sipurei Yeshuot printed at the end of the new edition of the book (Association for the Dissemination of the Teachings of the Zera Shimshon, Arad 2015).
Ownership inscription in Sephardic script on the title page, signed "Avraham Hassan".
Damaged and incomplete copy, containing only the commentary to the Torah, without the Five Megillot. 104, 108-115, [2], 117-141 [i.e. 142] leaves. Lacking leaves 143-62 [i.e.: 162]; 21, [1]. 34 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains, with mold. Worming. Tears and extensive damage, affecting text. Large tears to title page and first leaves (including leaf of author's preface), affecting text with some loss, with unskilled paper repairs. Marginal creases. Old and damaged binding, partly detached.
The author, R. Shimshon Chaim Nachmani (1706-1779) was an Italian kabbalist and Torah scholar. He disseminated Torah in Modena and Mantua and edified disciples who later held rabbinic positions in several Italian communities. He also authored Toldot Shimshon, on Tractate Avot. The Chida wrote that he was well-versed in practical Kabbalah and had ordered his kabbalistic writings to be buried in his grave (Shem HaGedolim, Maarechet Sefarim, 46).
In the preface, the author implores "with ten expressions of prayer" to study his book, and blesses the one who does so: "The One who repays will recompense you… with the threefold blessing of offspring, life and plentiful livelihood". Further in the preface, the author writes that since his only son had passed away, leaving him without any descendants, he named his book Zera Shimshon, and promises: "And your eyes will witness sons and grandsons like olive shoots around your table, wise and intelligent, and houses full of goodness, neither wealth nor honor will cease from your descendants…".
In recent years, there has been a reawakening of interest surrounding this book, and many accounts have been publicized of couples who were blessed with children in the merit of this book. These stories were recorded in the Niflaot Shimshon leaflets and later published in Kovetz Sipurei Yeshuot printed at the end of the new edition of the book (Association for the Dissemination of the Teachings of the Zera Shimshon, Arad 2015).
Ownership inscription in Sephardic script on the title page, signed "Avraham Hassan".
Damaged and incomplete copy, containing only the commentary to the Torah, without the Five Megillot. 104, 108-115, [2], 117-141 [i.e. 142] leaves. Lacking leaves 143-62 [i.e.: 162]; 21, [1]. 34 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains, with mold. Worming. Tears and extensive damage, affecting text. Large tears to title page and first leaves (including leaf of author's preface), affecting text with some loss, with unskilled paper repairs. Marginal creases. Old and damaged binding, partly detached.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
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Minchat Chinuch, "A wide-ranging commentary to Sefer HaChinuch, with tremendous pilpul and wondrous, wide-ranging erudition", parts I and III. Lemberg (Lviv): R. Uri Ze'ev Wolf Salat, [1869]. Without part II.
First edition of the book, published anonymously in the lifetime of the author - R. Yosef Babad Rabbi of Tarnopol, as stated on the title page: "Composed by one of the greatest Torah scholars of our times, who is holy and pure, and published it anonymously out of his exceptional modesty… was published through the efforts of R. Reuven Kohen Rappaport". Only in the second edition, printed in Lviv 1889, approx. 15 years after the passing of the author, did the publisher reveal the name of the author. Over the years, Minchat Chinuch became a basic book in the world of scholarly and in-depth study, in all study halls, in Galicia and Poland, Lithuania or Hungary, and throughout the Jewish world until this day. To date, hundreds of thousands of copies have been printed in dozens of different editions, apart from dozens of books discussing his teachings and questions.
Parts I and III only, without part II. [2], 116 leaves; [2], 105, 5 leaves. Lacking [3] leaves at the end of part III (part III originally comprised: [2], 105, [2], 4, [1] leaves. Leaf 5 at the end of part III in this copy was supplied from a later edition). 36.5 cm. Some brittle leaves. Fair condition. Tears, creases, worming and extensive wear to first two leaves (leaves partially detached). Stains and wear. Worming. Tears and damage to final leaves, affecting text. Light mold stains. Old binding, worn and damaged.
First edition of the book, published anonymously in the lifetime of the author - R. Yosef Babad Rabbi of Tarnopol, as stated on the title page: "Composed by one of the greatest Torah scholars of our times, who is holy and pure, and published it anonymously out of his exceptional modesty… was published through the efforts of R. Reuven Kohen Rappaport". Only in the second edition, printed in Lviv 1889, approx. 15 years after the passing of the author, did the publisher reveal the name of the author. Over the years, Minchat Chinuch became a basic book in the world of scholarly and in-depth study, in all study halls, in Galicia and Poland, Lithuania or Hungary, and throughout the Jewish world until this day. To date, hundreds of thousands of copies have been printed in dozens of different editions, apart from dozens of books discussing his teachings and questions.
Parts I and III only, without part II. [2], 116 leaves; [2], 105, 5 leaves. Lacking [3] leaves at the end of part III (part III originally comprised: [2], 105, [2], 4, [1] leaves. Leaf 5 at the end of part III in this copy was supplied from a later edition). 36.5 cm. Some brittle leaves. Fair condition. Tears, creases, worming and extensive wear to first two leaves (leaves partially detached). Stains and wear. Worming. Tears and damage to final leaves, affecting text. Light mold stains. Old binding, worn and damaged.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Zivchei Tzedek, laws of Shechita (ritual slaughter) and responsa on various topics, two parts, by R. Abdallah Somech. Baghdad, [1899]. First edition.
Two parts in two volumes.
R. Abdallah Somech (1813-1889), leading Iraqi Torah scholar and rabbi, teacher of the Ben Ish Chai and other leading Baghdadi Torah scholars. Following his marriage, he first earned his living as a merchant, but when he realized that Torah education was waning, he began devoting himself to disseminating Torah. He abandoned commerce, and assembled around him a group of students, whom he taught free of charge. Consequently, the Baghdadi philanthropist Yechezkel Reuven built for him a Beit Midrash, "Midrash Abu Menashi" (later renamed Beit Zilcha). R. Abdallah Somech led this Beit Midrash until his passing. Many leading Torah scholars of the area were his disciples, as R. Shlomo Bechor Hussein (publisher of this book) wrote: "He restored Torah to its original splendor, the glory of Torah to the Babylonian yeshiva, after it had been lost for several hundred years, by establishing a large, spacious Beit Midrash where he edified numerous disciples, and disseminated Torah to the Jewish people, and almost all the Torah scholars, rabbis and poskim in Iraq, Persia, and India drew from his wellsprings" (Surasky, Orot MiMizrach, 1974, p. 71). R. Abdallah was considered the supreme halachic authority, and halachic queries were addressed to him from throughout Iraq, Persia and India. Some of his responsa were published at the end of vol. II of this book. (For more information, see: A. ben Yaakov, Toldot HaRav Abdallah Somech, Jerusalem, 1949; Brief biography at the beginning of Zivchei Tzedek, Ahavat Shalom edition, Jerusalem 2003).
Part I: [8], 448 pages. Part II: 335; 132 pages. Approx. 25 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming in several places. Original bindings, with marbled paper and leather spines, with damage.
Two parts in two volumes.
R. Abdallah Somech (1813-1889), leading Iraqi Torah scholar and rabbi, teacher of the Ben Ish Chai and other leading Baghdadi Torah scholars. Following his marriage, he first earned his living as a merchant, but when he realized that Torah education was waning, he began devoting himself to disseminating Torah. He abandoned commerce, and assembled around him a group of students, whom he taught free of charge. Consequently, the Baghdadi philanthropist Yechezkel Reuven built for him a Beit Midrash, "Midrash Abu Menashi" (later renamed Beit Zilcha). R. Abdallah Somech led this Beit Midrash until his passing. Many leading Torah scholars of the area were his disciples, as R. Shlomo Bechor Hussein (publisher of this book) wrote: "He restored Torah to its original splendor, the glory of Torah to the Babylonian yeshiva, after it had been lost for several hundred years, by establishing a large, spacious Beit Midrash where he edified numerous disciples, and disseminated Torah to the Jewish people, and almost all the Torah scholars, rabbis and poskim in Iraq, Persia, and India drew from his wellsprings" (Surasky, Orot MiMizrach, 1974, p. 71). R. Abdallah was considered the supreme halachic authority, and halachic queries were addressed to him from throughout Iraq, Persia and India. Some of his responsa were published at the end of vol. II of this book. (For more information, see: A. ben Yaakov, Toldot HaRav Abdallah Somech, Jerusalem, 1949; Brief biography at the beginning of Zivchei Tzedek, Ahavat Shalom edition, Jerusalem 2003).
Part I: [8], 448 pages. Part II: 335; 132 pages. Approx. 25 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming in several places. Original bindings, with marbled paper and leather spines, with damage.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $400
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Besamim Rosh, eight discourses on Halachah and Aggadah by R. Yitzchak Ashkenazi son of R. Asher Anshel Ashkenazi; with the will of his grandfather, R. Moshe David Ashkenazi Rabbi of Tolcsva. [Frankfurt am Main, ca. 1915 / Munkacs, 1903].
In reality, only the cover was printed in Frankfurt, while the book itself was an old printing of the final section of Shemen Rosh - the book of his father R. Asher Anshel Ashkenazi Rabbi of Stanislav, which was published in Munkacs, 1903 (see: enclosed copy). This is an interesting case of plagiarism between father and son: R. Yitzchak Ashkenazi, son of R. Asher Anshel Ashkenazi, was exiled during WWI and settled in Frankfurt am Main. During his stay there, he took the original booklets of Besamim Rosh from his father's book (printed in Munkacs, 1903), added a new printed wrapper featuring the title page, in which he attributes the composition to himself: "Besamim Rosh, includes eight discourses in Halacha and Aggadah, by R. Y. Ashkenazi… son of R. Asher Anshel Ashkenazi…". In the lower part of the title page, two additional lines are printed with emphasis: "This is the one booklet which was saved from the destruction in our town, and the printed part testifies on the whole…". At the bottom of the title page, the following statement is printed: "Now, in times of emergency and destruction, the address of the rabbi, author and publisher is…".
A possible explanation for this strange plagiarism is the difficult and desperate situation which R. Yitzchak Ashkenazi found himself in during WWI, which compelled him to wander and reduced him to dire financial straits. Publication of this booklet, and attributing it to himself, was perhaps an attempt on his part to earn recognition, so as to receive financial and material help which would allow him to survive the war.
[1] Title wrapper, 16 leaves. 33 cm. Very dry and brittle paper. Fair condition. Stains. Tears to several leaves, affecting text with some loss. Damage. Cover detached and damaged.
Enclosed: Original copy of Shemen Rosh - Responsa on all four parts of Shulchan Aruch, with the Besamim Rosh section, various discourses and eulogies, by R. Asher Anshel Ashkenazi Rabbi of Stanislav. Munkacs, [1903].
[4], 45; [1], 1-52, 51-60; 24; [1]-2, 27-42, [2]; 16 leaves. Approx. 33 cm. Very dry and brittle paper. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Minor tears and damage to title page and other leaves. Marginal creases to some leaves. Old, crumbling binding, without spine.
In reality, only the cover was printed in Frankfurt, while the book itself was an old printing of the final section of Shemen Rosh - the book of his father R. Asher Anshel Ashkenazi Rabbi of Stanislav, which was published in Munkacs, 1903 (see: enclosed copy). This is an interesting case of plagiarism between father and son: R. Yitzchak Ashkenazi, son of R. Asher Anshel Ashkenazi, was exiled during WWI and settled in Frankfurt am Main. During his stay there, he took the original booklets of Besamim Rosh from his father's book (printed in Munkacs, 1903), added a new printed wrapper featuring the title page, in which he attributes the composition to himself: "Besamim Rosh, includes eight discourses in Halacha and Aggadah, by R. Y. Ashkenazi… son of R. Asher Anshel Ashkenazi…". In the lower part of the title page, two additional lines are printed with emphasis: "This is the one booklet which was saved from the destruction in our town, and the printed part testifies on the whole…". At the bottom of the title page, the following statement is printed: "Now, in times of emergency and destruction, the address of the rabbi, author and publisher is…".
A possible explanation for this strange plagiarism is the difficult and desperate situation which R. Yitzchak Ashkenazi found himself in during WWI, which compelled him to wander and reduced him to dire financial straits. Publication of this booklet, and attributing it to himself, was perhaps an attempt on his part to earn recognition, so as to receive financial and material help which would allow him to survive the war.
[1] Title wrapper, 16 leaves. 33 cm. Very dry and brittle paper. Fair condition. Stains. Tears to several leaves, affecting text with some loss. Damage. Cover detached and damaged.
Enclosed: Original copy of Shemen Rosh - Responsa on all four parts of Shulchan Aruch, with the Besamim Rosh section, various discourses and eulogies, by R. Asher Anshel Ashkenazi Rabbi of Stanislav. Munkacs, [1903].
[4], 45; [1], 1-52, 51-60; 24; [1]-2, 27-42, [2]; 16 leaves. Approx. 33 cm. Very dry and brittle paper. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Minor tears and damage to title page and other leaves. Marginal creases to some leaves. Old, crumbling binding, without spine.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,125
Including buyer's premium
Very large collection of books, containing approximately 600 books and booklets, printed in the 17th-20th centuries.
Books on various topics: Chassidism and Kabbalah, Talmud and Halachah, Musar and weekly Torah portion, prayers and more. Books printed throughout the world, in Europe and America, Jerusalem and Oriental countries, and more.
Some books bear signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions.
The books include:
• Olat Tamid, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, by R. Shmuel Orgeler. Amsterdam, [1681].
• Brit Shalom, Torah novellae and homilies in the pilpul style, by R. Pinchas ben Pilta. Frankfurt am Main, [1718].
• Neta Shaashu'im, Talmudic novellae, by R. Avraham Natan Nata Meisels. Amsterdam, [1735].
• Igerot HaRemez. Livorno, [1780].
• Responsa of the Ri Migash. Salonika, [1791].
• Yesod HaEmunah, by R. Yosef Yaavetz., 1794. Bound with: Maamar HaAchdut, on the principles of Emunah, by R. Yosef Yaavetz. Nowy Dwór, 1794.
• Kuzari, with the Otzar Nechmad commentary, by R. Yisrael of Zamość. Vienna, 1796.
And many more books.
Approx. 600 books and booklets. Size and condition vary.
The books were not thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.
Books on various topics: Chassidism and Kabbalah, Talmud and Halachah, Musar and weekly Torah portion, prayers and more. Books printed throughout the world, in Europe and America, Jerusalem and Oriental countries, and more.
Some books bear signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions.
The books include:
• Olat Tamid, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, by R. Shmuel Orgeler. Amsterdam, [1681].
• Brit Shalom, Torah novellae and homilies in the pilpul style, by R. Pinchas ben Pilta. Frankfurt am Main, [1718].
• Neta Shaashu'im, Talmudic novellae, by R. Avraham Natan Nata Meisels. Amsterdam, [1735].
• Igerot HaRemez. Livorno, [1780].
• Responsa of the Ri Migash. Salonika, [1791].
• Yesod HaEmunah, by R. Yosef Yaavetz., 1794. Bound with: Maamar HaAchdut, on the principles of Emunah, by R. Yosef Yaavetz. Nowy Dwór, 1794.
• Kuzari, with the Otzar Nechmad commentary, by R. Yisrael of Zamość. Vienna, 1796.
And many more books.
Approx. 600 books and booklets. Size and condition vary.
The books were not thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
Sold for: $450
Including buyer's premium
Assorted collection of books from the library of R. Hersch Kohn (R. Tzvi Hirsch HaKohen), rabbi of Congregation Tifereth Israel in New York. Approx. 85 books, printed in the 18th-19th centuries.
Books on various topics: Responsa, Halacha and novellae, prayer books, Chassidism, Haskalah, and more. The books were printed in various areas: Western and Eastern Europe, Jerusalem, the United States, and elsewhere.
R. Hersch Kohn (1898-1969), rabbi of Congregation Tifereth Israel in New York. He authored Otzar Derashot VeRaayonot - homilies in Yiddish for the festivals, eulogies, and more (New York, 1933).
This collection of books was inherited by member of Knesset R. Binyamin (Benny) Elon.
The books include:
• Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, with the commentaries. Amsterdam, [1754].
• Machzor for Yom Kippur, Part II, according to the rite of Bohemia, Poland and Moravia. Vienna, [after 1795]. Large format.
• Midrash Pesikta Rabbati DeRav Kahana. Breslau, [1831].
• Responsa of the Maharam of Rothenburg. Sudylkiv, 1835.
• Maavar Yabok. [Lviv, ca. 1850].
• Seder Tefilla, with the commentary by R. Yaakov Emden. Lviv, 1863.
Some books have glosses, signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions.
Approx. 85 books. Size and condition vary.
The collection was not thoroughly examined, and is being sold as is.
Books on various topics: Responsa, Halacha and novellae, prayer books, Chassidism, Haskalah, and more. The books were printed in various areas: Western and Eastern Europe, Jerusalem, the United States, and elsewhere.
R. Hersch Kohn (1898-1969), rabbi of Congregation Tifereth Israel in New York. He authored Otzar Derashot VeRaayonot - homilies in Yiddish for the festivals, eulogies, and more (New York, 1933).
This collection of books was inherited by member of Knesset R. Binyamin (Benny) Elon.
The books include:
• Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, with the commentaries. Amsterdam, [1754].
• Machzor for Yom Kippur, Part II, according to the rite of Bohemia, Poland and Moravia. Vienna, [after 1795]. Large format.
• Midrash Pesikta Rabbati DeRav Kahana. Breslau, [1831].
• Responsa of the Maharam of Rothenburg. Sudylkiv, 1835.
• Maavar Yabok. [Lviv, ca. 1850].
• Seder Tefilla, with the commentary by R. Yaakov Emden. Lviv, 1863.
Some books have glosses, signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions.
Approx. 85 books. Size and condition vary.
The collection was not thoroughly examined, and is being sold as is.
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![Zohar Chadash. Slavita: [R. Moshe Shapira], [1793]. One of the first books printed in the Slavita printing press, which was](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/153.jpg "Zohar Chadash - Slavita, 1793 - One of the First Books Printed in Slav")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,625
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Zohar Chadash. Slavita: [R. Moshe Shapira], [1793].
One of the first books printed in the Slavita printing press, which was established by R. Moshe Shapira - son of R. Pinchas of Korets. Published by his brother, R. Yechezkel Shapira, as stated upon title page: "Brought to print by the rabbi, outstanding in Torah, fear of G-d and Chassidism… R. Yechezkel son of the renowned and pious R. Pinchas Shapira [of Korets]".
Handwritten corrections on pp. 71b-72a.
[1], 123 leaves. Leaves 39-40 included twice. Leaves 101-102 bound out of sequence. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Minor worming to title page and other leaves. Marginal tears and damage. Stamps on title page. Old binding, with leather spine. Damage to binding, worming to spine.
This copy includes the two rare leaves (122-123) with "Explanation of words from Zohar Gadol and Zohar Chadash, which were added to some copies only.
One of the first books printed in the Slavita printing press, which was established by R. Moshe Shapira - son of R. Pinchas of Korets. Published by his brother, R. Yechezkel Shapira, as stated upon title page: "Brought to print by the rabbi, outstanding in Torah, fear of G-d and Chassidism… R. Yechezkel son of the renowned and pious R. Pinchas Shapira [of Korets]".
Handwritten corrections on pp. 71b-72a.
[1], 123 leaves. Leaves 39-40 included twice. Leaves 101-102 bound out of sequence. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Minor worming to title page and other leaves. Marginal tears and damage. Stamps on title page. Old binding, with leather spine. Damage to binding, worming to spine.
This copy includes the two rare leaves (122-123) with "Explanation of words from Zohar Gadol and Zohar Chadash, which were added to some copies only.
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Books Printed by the Shapira Family - Slavita, Józefów and Zhitomir
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
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Tikkun Leil Shavuot and Hoshana Rabba "based on the order printed in Shenei Luchot HaBrit, with the kavanot of the Names by the Arizal". Slavita: R. Shmuel Avraham Shapira, son of the rabbi of Slavita, 1827.
The book was printed in large, vocalized type until leaf 84, and from then onwards in smaller type.
Title page printed in red and black.
[2], 134 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Last few leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Tears and damage to first and last leaves. Traces of past dampness and mold to some leaves. Leaves trimmed, affecting text and headings. Old binding.
The book was printed in large, vocalized type until leaf 84, and from then onwards in smaller type.
Title page printed in red and black.
[2], 134 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Last few leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Tears and damage to first and last leaves. Traces of past dampness and mold to some leaves. Leaves trimmed, affecting text and headings. Old binding.
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Books Printed by the Shapira Family - Slavita, Józefów and Zhitomir
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $3,750
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Two machzor volumes - machzor for the High Holidays and machzor for the Three Festivals, from two editions printed in Slavita in 1825-1827, forming together a complete set in two parts:
• Machzor for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, part I, according to the rite of Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, Bohemia and Moravia (Nusach Ashkenaz), with a commentary in Yiddish and in the Holy Tongue. Slavita: R. Shmuel Avraham Shapira, son of the rabbi of Slavita, 1827. Approbations by R. Yitzchak Izek Rabbi of Neustadt-Berditchev and R. Efraim dayan in Sudylkiv. These approbations, written in 1825, mention R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita as the one who requested the approbations.
[2], 164 leaves. 25.5 cm. Some light-bluish leaves. Fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Marginal worming and tear to title page, repaired (title page and other leaves professionally restored). New binding.
• Machzor for the Three Festivals, part II, according to the rite of Poland, Bohemia, Moravia, Lithuania and Belarus (Nusach Ashkenaz), with a commentary in Yiddish and in the Holy Tongue. Slavita: R. Shmuel Avraham Shapira, son of the rabbi of Slavita, 1825.
[1], 2-142 leaves. Lacking leaf 1 with the approbations. 27 cm. High-quality, light-bluish paper. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Minor worming to some leaves. Several tears. Open tear to leaf 119, affecting text with some loss. Minor damage. Paper repairs to inner margins of title page and margins of final leaf, affecting text. New binding.
• Machzor for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, part I, according to the rite of Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, Bohemia and Moravia (Nusach Ashkenaz), with a commentary in Yiddish and in the Holy Tongue. Slavita: R. Shmuel Avraham Shapira, son of the rabbi of Slavita, 1827. Approbations by R. Yitzchak Izek Rabbi of Neustadt-Berditchev and R. Efraim dayan in Sudylkiv. These approbations, written in 1825, mention R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita as the one who requested the approbations.
[2], 164 leaves. 25.5 cm. Some light-bluish leaves. Fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Marginal worming and tear to title page, repaired (title page and other leaves professionally restored). New binding.
• Machzor for the Three Festivals, part II, according to the rite of Poland, Bohemia, Moravia, Lithuania and Belarus (Nusach Ashkenaz), with a commentary in Yiddish and in the Holy Tongue. Slavita: R. Shmuel Avraham Shapira, son of the rabbi of Slavita, 1825.
[1], 2-142 leaves. Lacking leaf 1 with the approbations. 27 cm. High-quality, light-bluish paper. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Minor worming to some leaves. Several tears. Open tear to leaf 119, affecting text with some loss. Minor damage. Paper repairs to inner margins of title page and margins of final leaf, affecting text. New binding.
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Books Printed by the Shapira Family - Slavita, Józefów and Zhitomir
Catalogue
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $2,200
Sold for: $4,750
Including buyer's premium
Machzor for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, Part I, according to the rite of Poland, Bohemia, Moravia, Lithuania and Belarus (Nusach Ashkenaz), with a commentary in the Holy Tongue. Slavita: R. Moshe Shapira, [1821].
Bluish paper. Title page printed in red and black.
[1], 172 leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Worming and minor damage. Tears and worming to first two leaves and final two leaves (mostly repaired, leaves professionally restored). Old, damaged binding, detached.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book records two machzorim printed in Slavita in 1821, but they do not correspond with this machzor. One machzor has the same pagination, but a different imprint, while the second machzor has the same imprint, but a different pagination. These copies contain an additional leaf following the title page, presumably with a deed from R. Yisrael Bak, selling his rights to R. Moshe Shapira (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 172635. This copy does not contain that extra leaf. This may be a variant.
Bluish paper. Title page printed in red and black.
[1], 172 leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Worming and minor damage. Tears and worming to first two leaves and final two leaves (mostly repaired, leaves professionally restored). Old, damaged binding, detached.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book records two machzorim printed in Slavita in 1821, but they do not correspond with this machzor. One machzor has the same pagination, but a different imprint, while the second machzor has the same imprint, but a different pagination. These copies contain an additional leaf following the title page, presumably with a deed from R. Yisrael Bak, selling his rights to R. Moshe Shapira (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 172635. This copy does not contain that extra leaf. This may be a variant.
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Books Printed by the Shapira Family - Slavita, Józefów and Zhitomir
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