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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Birat Migdal Oz, Birkot Shamayim, Part III of R. Yaakov Emden's siddur. Berdychiv, 1836. Second edition.
Part III of the siddur Paltin Beit El, arranged by Rabbi Yaakov Emden, Altona 1745-1747 (no other parts were printed in Berdychiv). This part contains Seder Brit Milah, laws and customs encompassing the human life cycle, methods of education, laws of kashrut, ethics, philosophy and more.
R. Yaakov Emden's siddur became widely accepted in the Chassidic world, and its second edition was printed in Korets in 1818, at the initiative and with the approbations of great Chassidic leaders - the rabbi of Apta and R. Mordechai of Chernobyl. The Korets edition included parts I and II only. The third part (this part) was printed in Berdychiv in 1836 at the initiative and with the approbations of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin (the latter praised the siddur in his approbation: "It was established and originates from golden foundations, in order to indicate the correct path with pure intellect on the topic of prayer").
The Imrei Yosef of Spinka wrote in the name of the sons of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, who heard from their father who had a tradition that the Baal Shem Tov told R. Efraim, brother of the Yaavetz: "Your brother the Yaavetz was connected to the Upper spheres all day" (approbation of R. Moshe Halberstam to the Eshkol edition of the siddur, Jerusalem 1993). Tzror HaChaim (by R. Ch. Liebersohn, Biłgoraj 1913, p. 22), quotes in the name of the Baal Shem Tov: "Chacham Tzvi had five sons, whom the Baal Shem Tov attested all merited Divine Inspiration, yet he offered especially effusive praise on one of them, without disclosing which one. His friends confirmed that he was referring to the Yaavetz". The Yeshuot Moshe of Vizhnitz writes in his approbation to that same edition: "…this siddur did not depart from the tables of our teachers and ancestors, who utilized it constantly, especially while leading the Seder on Passover night". Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch quoted precisions and practices from this siddur several times in his discourses, and once remarked "R. Yaakov Emden exercised ultimate precision in every way, to the point of being meticulous even regarding the letters etc." (BeTzel HaChochma, p. 265).
[3], 4-34, 37-362, [3] leaves. Approx. 20.5 cm. High-quality paper. Wide margins. Overall good condition. Stains. Wear and tears to both title pages. Paper reinforcements to both title pages and to three last leaves. Minor worming to first and last leaves. Fine early leather binding.
Includes [3] errata leaves which are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
Part III of the siddur Paltin Beit El, arranged by Rabbi Yaakov Emden, Altona 1745-1747 (no other parts were printed in Berdychiv). This part contains Seder Brit Milah, laws and customs encompassing the human life cycle, methods of education, laws of kashrut, ethics, philosophy and more.
R. Yaakov Emden's siddur became widely accepted in the Chassidic world, and its second edition was printed in Korets in 1818, at the initiative and with the approbations of great Chassidic leaders - the rabbi of Apta and R. Mordechai of Chernobyl. The Korets edition included parts I and II only. The third part (this part) was printed in Berdychiv in 1836 at the initiative and with the approbations of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin (the latter praised the siddur in his approbation: "It was established and originates from golden foundations, in order to indicate the correct path with pure intellect on the topic of prayer").
The Imrei Yosef of Spinka wrote in the name of the sons of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, who heard from their father who had a tradition that the Baal Shem Tov told R. Efraim, brother of the Yaavetz: "Your brother the Yaavetz was connected to the Upper spheres all day" (approbation of R. Moshe Halberstam to the Eshkol edition of the siddur, Jerusalem 1993). Tzror HaChaim (by R. Ch. Liebersohn, Biłgoraj 1913, p. 22), quotes in the name of the Baal Shem Tov: "Chacham Tzvi had five sons, whom the Baal Shem Tov attested all merited Divine Inspiration, yet he offered especially effusive praise on one of them, without disclosing which one. His friends confirmed that he was referring to the Yaavetz". The Yeshuot Moshe of Vizhnitz writes in his approbation to that same edition: "…this siddur did not depart from the tables of our teachers and ancestors, who utilized it constantly, especially while leading the Seder on Passover night". Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch quoted precisions and practices from this siddur several times in his discourses, and once remarked "R. Yaakov Emden exercised ultimate precision in every way, to the point of being meticulous even regarding the letters etc." (BeTzel HaChochma, p. 265).
[3], 4-34, 37-362, [3] leaves. Approx. 20.5 cm. High-quality paper. Wide margins. Overall good condition. Stains. Wear and tears to both title pages. Paper reinforcements to both title pages and to three last leaves. Minor worming to first and last leaves. Fine early leather binding.
Includes [3] errata leaves which are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $700
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Mishnat Chassidim, with a Nusach Sefarad siddur (Nusach Ashkenaz, with corrections in parentheses for Nusach Sefarad), by the kabbalist R. Immanuel Chai Ricchi. "Year-round prayers according to the siddur of the holy and pure Arizal". Amsterdam: Leib Sussmans, [1764]. Approbations by R. Shaul Rabbi of Amsterdam and R. Shaul HaLevi Rabbi of The Hague.
Incomplete copy. [4], 208, [3], 213-230 leaves. Lacking leaves 209-212, which were replaced by leaves 141-143 (3 leaves) from the Amsterdam 1742 edition of Mishnat Chassidim (replacing the content of the missing leaves; apparently replaced long ago). 20 cm. Good condition. Stains and light wear. Dampstains. Marginal repair to last leaf, not affecting text. Stamp and inscription on title page. New leather binding.
One of the first siddurim of Nusach Sefarad - the Ashkenazi kabbalistic Arizal rite, which later became the accepted rite in all Chassidic communities.
Stefansky Classics, no. 421.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, no. 182654, lists [7] additional leaves, which do not appear in this copy, nor in the digitized copy on the HebrewBooks website. The NLI copies also do not include these seven leaves.
Incomplete copy. [4], 208, [3], 213-230 leaves. Lacking leaves 209-212, which were replaced by leaves 141-143 (3 leaves) from the Amsterdam 1742 edition of Mishnat Chassidim (replacing the content of the missing leaves; apparently replaced long ago). 20 cm. Good condition. Stains and light wear. Dampstains. Marginal repair to last leaf, not affecting text. Stamp and inscription on title page. New leather binding.
One of the first siddurim of Nusach Sefarad - the Ashkenazi kabbalistic Arizal rite, which later became the accepted rite in all Chassidic communities.
Stefansky Classics, no. 421.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, no. 182654, lists [7] additional leaves, which do not appear in this copy, nor in the digitized copy on the HebrewBooks website. The NLI copies also do not include these seven leaves.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,250
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Seder Tikkun Shabbat, Shabbat prayers and songs, prayers for festivals and the High Holidays, Nusach Ashkenaz, Shabbat laws and customs based on musar and kabbalah, and selections on various topics, by R. Moshe of Zaloshin (Działoszyn). Warsaw, 1827. First edition.
In R. Akiva Eger's approbation, which is printed following the preface, he refers to the author as "my friend, friend of G-d, the rabbi who excels in Torah and Chassidism", and praised this composition as "stemming from the heart of a Tzaddik, who loves righteousness".
It must be noted that although the text of the prayers follows Nusach Ashkenaz, the book nevertheless includes the Chassidic additions recited before mincha of Erev Shabbat - Hodu and Patach Eliyahu.
The book quotes many teachings from prominent Chassidic leaders, and the author warns in his preface not to omit any sections from the book: "This composition comprises some teachings from authors belonging to the Chassidic sect, as well as some authored by opponents of Chassidism. However, let us not mention this folly and stupidity, and break up the holy Jewish people into two camps". He writes that the dispute between Chassidim and their opponents, which affects the unity of the Jewish people in this world, causes division in the Upper Spheres, as stated in kabbalistic books, and he therefore calls upon the Jewish people to unite with the goal of worshipping G-d wholeheartedly, "How long will we form two groups, two sects… the Chassid mocks the opponent, and the latter scorns the Chassid. And sometimes, the lowest of the low has the audacity to express his opinion on a prominent Chassidic leader, and conversely, the simplest of Chassidim dares to speak against a leading Torah scholar of the generation who opposes Chassidism".
R. Moshe of Zaloshin, son of R. Gershon (1789-1831, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 273-276), a leading Polish Tzaddik, father of Rebbe Yaakov Aharon of Zaloshin and R. Yosef Gershon of Dvart (Warta). According to several sources, R. Moshe of Zaloshin was a foremost disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin, but this fact is disputed by Chassidic historians (see Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 273-274). It is an established fact however that the Chozeh of Lublin greatly revered him, going so far as to praise him "from the age of ten he dedicated himself to G-d".
Stamps and inscriptions on the front endpaper (the leaf is torn and lacking).
[12], 21-152, [229] leaves. Lacking 2 leaves (from the Shabbat morning songs and Birkat HaMazon. Missing leaves unnumbered). Approx. 17.5 cm. Overall fair condition. Several leaves in poor condition. 35 leaves of Shabbat morning prayers bound out of place. Tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting text. Lacking text from one torn leaf replaced in handwriting. Stains. Significant wear. Worming. Without binding. Old leather spine, torn.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 421.
In R. Akiva Eger's approbation, which is printed following the preface, he refers to the author as "my friend, friend of G-d, the rabbi who excels in Torah and Chassidism", and praised this composition as "stemming from the heart of a Tzaddik, who loves righteousness".
It must be noted that although the text of the prayers follows Nusach Ashkenaz, the book nevertheless includes the Chassidic additions recited before mincha of Erev Shabbat - Hodu and Patach Eliyahu.
The book quotes many teachings from prominent Chassidic leaders, and the author warns in his preface not to omit any sections from the book: "This composition comprises some teachings from authors belonging to the Chassidic sect, as well as some authored by opponents of Chassidism. However, let us not mention this folly and stupidity, and break up the holy Jewish people into two camps". He writes that the dispute between Chassidim and their opponents, which affects the unity of the Jewish people in this world, causes division in the Upper Spheres, as stated in kabbalistic books, and he therefore calls upon the Jewish people to unite with the goal of worshipping G-d wholeheartedly, "How long will we form two groups, two sects… the Chassid mocks the opponent, and the latter scorns the Chassid. And sometimes, the lowest of the low has the audacity to express his opinion on a prominent Chassidic leader, and conversely, the simplest of Chassidim dares to speak against a leading Torah scholar of the generation who opposes Chassidism".
R. Moshe of Zaloshin, son of R. Gershon (1789-1831, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 273-276), a leading Polish Tzaddik, father of Rebbe Yaakov Aharon of Zaloshin and R. Yosef Gershon of Dvart (Warta). According to several sources, R. Moshe of Zaloshin was a foremost disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin, but this fact is disputed by Chassidic historians (see Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 273-274). It is an established fact however that the Chozeh of Lublin greatly revered him, going so far as to praise him "from the age of ten he dedicated himself to G-d".
Stamps and inscriptions on the front endpaper (the leaf is torn and lacking).
[12], 21-152, [229] leaves. Lacking 2 leaves (from the Shabbat morning songs and Birkat HaMazon. Missing leaves unnumbered). Approx. 17.5 cm. Overall fair condition. Several leaves in poor condition. 35 leaves of Shabbat morning prayers bound out of place. Tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting text. Lacking text from one torn leaf replaced in handwriting. Stains. Significant wear. Worming. Without binding. Old leather spine, torn.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 421.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $400
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Siddur according to German and Polish rites, with Yiddish translation and instructions. Offenbach 1822. Leather binding with engraved silver plaques and clasps (marked "13"). [Austria-Hungary], 1824.
The siddur is decorated with fine silver oval plaques and clasps. The siddur was presumably given as a gift to the bride Bilcha Klippstein, from her groom. The names of the groom and bride are engraved on the front plaque "David Bilcha". The back plaque is engraved with the year "1824".
Birth and death records and other inscriptions on the endpapers and pastedown, including the date of birth of "Bilcha wife of R. David Klippstein".
[2], 238, 36, 33-136, 36, 8; 116; 16 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Leather binding, with silver clasps and plaques. One clasp detached and damaged. Damage and tears to edges of binding.
The siddur is decorated with fine silver oval plaques and clasps. The siddur was presumably given as a gift to the bride Bilcha Klippstein, from her groom. The names of the groom and bride are engraved on the front plaque "David Bilcha". The back plaque is engraved with the year "1824".
Birth and death records and other inscriptions on the endpapers and pastedown, including the date of birth of "Bilcha wife of R. David Klippstein".
[2], 238, 36, 33-136, 36, 8; 116; 16 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Leather binding, with silver clasps and plaques. One clasp detached and damaged. Damage and tears to edges of binding.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $400
Sold for: $525
Including buyer's premium
Set of Ashkenaz-rite machzorim, with a commentary and a Judeo-German translation. Rödelheim, 1827.
Complete set in good condition, with original bindings and slipcases. Nine volumes (Pesach, 7th and 8th days of Pesach, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, second day of Rosh Hashanah, Arvit of Yom Kippur, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret).
9 volumes. 16 leaves of the morning prayers for Shabbat and festivals were bound at the beginning of the Yom Kippur night volume, amongst the approbation leaves. At the end of vol. VII - Yom Kippur, 12 leaves of Shir HaYichud and Birkat Kohanim (bound out of sequence). 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor damage. Signatures and owners' stamps. Half-leather bindings. Some spines damaged or lacking. Damage to bindings and slipcases.
Vol. IV - first day of Rosh Hashanah, and vol. IX - Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. Vol. VII - Yom Kippur is listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book as printed in 1828, whilst the imprint on the title page actually states 1827, like in the other volumes.
Stefansky Classics, no. 432.
Complete set in good condition, with original bindings and slipcases. Nine volumes (Pesach, 7th and 8th days of Pesach, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, second day of Rosh Hashanah, Arvit of Yom Kippur, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret).
9 volumes. 16 leaves of the morning prayers for Shabbat and festivals were bound at the beginning of the Yom Kippur night volume, amongst the approbation leaves. At the end of vol. VII - Yom Kippur, 12 leaves of Shir HaYichud and Birkat Kohanim (bound out of sequence). 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor damage. Signatures and owners' stamps. Half-leather bindings. Some spines damaged or lacking. Damage to bindings and slipcases.
Vol. IV - first day of Rosh Hashanah, and vol. IX - Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. Vol. VII - Yom Kippur is listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book as printed in 1828, whilst the imprint on the title page actually states 1827, like in the other volumes.
Stefansky Classics, no. 432.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $2,500
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Eight siddurim, bound in fine bindings:
• Tefillat Yesharim siddur, for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, with German translation. Rödelheim, 1884-1885. Light-blue velvet binding, with metallic embroidery of the monogram "FM" and a floral design.
• Tefillot Yisrael siddur, with German translation. Vienna, 1864. Burgundy velvet binding, with gilt floral cornerpieces, a fine clasp and the letters "RS", all in gilt metal.
• Machzor, Part IX - for Shavuot, following the rite of Poland, Bohemia, Moravia and Hungary, with German translation. Pest, 1873. Orange embossed and debossed cloth binding.
• Five Books of the Torah, with the Five Megillot and Haftarot for the year-round, according to the rites of all the communities. Vienna, 1820. In a fine silver binding [ca. late 20th century], with two clasps. A deer is depicted within a symmetric frame on both boards; the spine is decorated with flowers.
• Imrei Lev, Preghiere d'un Cuore Israelita: Raccolta di Preghiere e di Meditazioni - selection of prayers in Italian. Trieste, 1864. Italian. Ivory silk jacket with gold thread embroidery; elaborate sequin and intertwined foliate motif borders on both covers, the front cover monogrammed "MV". Pressed flowers, an embroidered bookmark, a piece of lace, photographs, and more were found between the leaves of the siddur.
• Tefillot Yisrael siddur, with Hungarian translation. Budapest, 1895. Golden velvet binding, with a fine brass clasp and brass corners inlaid with mother-of-pearl plaques.
• Tefilat Yisrael siddur, prayers for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, with German translation, by Yechiel Michel Sachs. Berlin, 1884. Fine, burgundy velvet binding, with gilt filigree cornerpieces, and a gilt clasp closure; placed in a clamshell box.
• Rav Peninim siddur (Korban Mincha), siddur for women, with Yiddish translation and commentaries. Vilna: Widow and Brothers Romm, [1910?]. Lacking second title page and two leaves in the middle. Bound with: Tehillim with Maamadot, Vilna: Widow and Brothers Romm, 1910. Placed in a binding which apparently first held a different siddur. The name of the owner of the original siddur is embossed at the top of the front cover - "Rivka Ettel Bak", daughter of the printer Yisrael Bak. The famous depiction of the Temple site - printer's device of Yisrael Bak in Jerusalem, occupies the center of the front board. The inscription "Siddur Korban Mincha" is lettered on the spine.
8 siddurim. Size and condition vary.
• Tefillat Yesharim siddur, for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, with German translation. Rödelheim, 1884-1885. Light-blue velvet binding, with metallic embroidery of the monogram "FM" and a floral design.
• Tefillot Yisrael siddur, with German translation. Vienna, 1864. Burgundy velvet binding, with gilt floral cornerpieces, a fine clasp and the letters "RS", all in gilt metal.
• Machzor, Part IX - for Shavuot, following the rite of Poland, Bohemia, Moravia and Hungary, with German translation. Pest, 1873. Orange embossed and debossed cloth binding.
• Five Books of the Torah, with the Five Megillot and Haftarot for the year-round, according to the rites of all the communities. Vienna, 1820. In a fine silver binding [ca. late 20th century], with two clasps. A deer is depicted within a symmetric frame on both boards; the spine is decorated with flowers.
• Imrei Lev, Preghiere d'un Cuore Israelita: Raccolta di Preghiere e di Meditazioni - selection of prayers in Italian. Trieste, 1864. Italian. Ivory silk jacket with gold thread embroidery; elaborate sequin and intertwined foliate motif borders on both covers, the front cover monogrammed "MV". Pressed flowers, an embroidered bookmark, a piece of lace, photographs, and more were found between the leaves of the siddur.
• Tefillot Yisrael siddur, with Hungarian translation. Budapest, 1895. Golden velvet binding, with a fine brass clasp and brass corners inlaid with mother-of-pearl plaques.
• Tefilat Yisrael siddur, prayers for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, with German translation, by Yechiel Michel Sachs. Berlin, 1884. Fine, burgundy velvet binding, with gilt filigree cornerpieces, and a gilt clasp closure; placed in a clamshell box.
• Rav Peninim siddur (Korban Mincha), siddur for women, with Yiddish translation and commentaries. Vilna: Widow and Brothers Romm, [1910?]. Lacking second title page and two leaves in the middle. Bound with: Tehillim with Maamadot, Vilna: Widow and Brothers Romm, 1910. Placed in a binding which apparently first held a different siddur. The name of the owner of the original siddur is embossed at the top of the front cover - "Rivka Ettel Bak", daughter of the printer Yisrael Bak. The famous depiction of the Temple site - printer's device of Yisrael Bak in Jerusalem, occupies the center of the front board. The inscription "Siddur Korban Mincha" is lettered on the spine.
8 siddurim. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Opening: $300
Sold for: $450
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Likutei Zvi, with Tikun Chatzot, Igeret HaTeshuva and Yesod HaTeshuva. Vilna and Grodno, 1832.
Many handwritten leaves with prayers and confessions for Yom Kippur were bound at the beginning and at the end of the book (including Tefillah Zaka, the Arizal's prayer for Yom Kippur morning, a kabbalistic confession in alphabetical order, and more), text for arrangement of kiddushin (in a different handwriting), and more.
Ownership inscriptions: "Akiva Dov P---ban"; "Akiva Dovber", with his signature in Latin characters. Signatures on last page: "Yaakov Shlomo son of R. Moshe Rothschild".
111 leaves. With approx. 30 handwritten leaves bound at beginning and end of book. 14 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Signs of usage. Stamps. New leather binding.
Many handwritten leaves with prayers and confessions for Yom Kippur were bound at the beginning and at the end of the book (including Tefillah Zaka, the Arizal's prayer for Yom Kippur morning, a kabbalistic confession in alphabetical order, and more), text for arrangement of kiddushin (in a different handwriting), and more.
Ownership inscriptions: "Akiva Dov P---ban"; "Akiva Dovber", with his signature in Latin characters. Signatures on last page: "Yaakov Shlomo son of R. Moshe Rothschild".
111 leaves. With approx. 30 handwritten leaves bound at beginning and end of book. 14 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Signs of usage. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
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Order of Hatarat Nedarim UKelalot (annulment of vows and curses), various declarations and the order of Tashlich, according to the rite of the pious men of Jerusalem; prepared for Bukharan Jewry. [Russia, 1820].
This book (originally printed together with Selichot), is the first book printed specially for Bukharan Jewry. The book was printed in Russia, by the first rabbi of Bukhara, R. Pinchas son of R. Yitzchak HaKohen (known as "R. Yitzchak HaGadol"). The order of Hatarat Nedarim UKelalot and other prayers were printed according to "the rite of the pious men of Jerusalem", based on the text found in the book Derech HaChaim (Livorno, 1790), published by the emissary of Jerusalem, R. Yaakov Moshe Ayash.
25 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Dark stains. Light wear. Tears and damage to final leaf, slightly affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions on title page and final leaf. A small piece of paper pasted upon title page. New leather binding.
Regarding Bukharan Jewry and their books, and the presumed place of printing of this book, see: A. Yaari, Kiryat Sefer, 18, 1941-1942, pp. 381, 388, no. 1; A. Yaari, Sheluchei Eretz Israel, Jerusalem 1951, pp. 125-126.
The NLI catalog lists Shklow as the supposed place of printing of the book.
This book (originally printed together with Selichot), is the first book printed specially for Bukharan Jewry. The book was printed in Russia, by the first rabbi of Bukhara, R. Pinchas son of R. Yitzchak HaKohen (known as "R. Yitzchak HaGadol"). The order of Hatarat Nedarim UKelalot and other prayers were printed according to "the rite of the pious men of Jerusalem", based on the text found in the book Derech HaChaim (Livorno, 1790), published by the emissary of Jerusalem, R. Yaakov Moshe Ayash.
25 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Dark stains. Light wear. Tears and damage to final leaf, slightly affecting text. Handwritten inscriptions on title page and final leaf. A small piece of paper pasted upon title page. New leather binding.
Regarding Bukharan Jewry and their books, and the presumed place of printing of this book, see: A. Yaari, Kiryat Sefer, 18, 1941-1942, pp. 381, 388, no. 1; A. Yaari, Sheluchei Eretz Israel, Jerusalem 1951, pp. 125-126.
The NLI catalog lists Shklow as the supposed place of printing of the book.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Ahavat HaKadmonim - prayers for the year-round, following the rite of the "toshavim" (residents) of Fez (Morocco). Jerusalem, 1889. First edition.
Prayers for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, following the rite of the original Jewish residents of Fez (the "toshavim"), prior to the influx of Spanish exiles.
In his foreword, the proofreader chronicles the phenomenon of the "toshavim" community in Fez: The Spanish exiles, after resettling in Morocco, continued praying following their original prayer rite, which was quickly adopted by most of the Jewish communities in Morocco. The synagogue of the toshavim in Fez was the only one to conserve the original, ancient prayer rite of Moroccan Jewry. In this edition, this prayer rite was printed for the first time, based on a single manuscript carefully preserved by the cantor of the Fez synagogue.
A ruling (from 1715) was printed on pp. 79b-83b, pertaining to the ownership of the synagogue and the division of its income.
Two title pages, the first one in blue and red ink. Illustrations of holy sites on verso of the second title page and on the final leaf.
Ownership inscriptions (in pencil) on the second title page.
[9], 84 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming to final two leaves and back cover, not affecting text. Original leather binding. Damage to binding.
Sh. HaLevy, no. 636 (recorded based on the copy of the Ben-Zvi Institute); Stefansky Classics, no. 408.
Prayers for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, following the rite of the original Jewish residents of Fez (the "toshavim"), prior to the influx of Spanish exiles.
In his foreword, the proofreader chronicles the phenomenon of the "toshavim" community in Fez: The Spanish exiles, after resettling in Morocco, continued praying following their original prayer rite, which was quickly adopted by most of the Jewish communities in Morocco. The synagogue of the toshavim in Fez was the only one to conserve the original, ancient prayer rite of Moroccan Jewry. In this edition, this prayer rite was printed for the first time, based on a single manuscript carefully preserved by the cantor of the Fez synagogue.
A ruling (from 1715) was printed on pp. 79b-83b, pertaining to the ownership of the synagogue and the division of its income.
Two title pages, the first one in blue and red ink. Illustrations of holy sites on verso of the second title page and on the final leaf.
Ownership inscriptions (in pencil) on the second title page.
[9], 84 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming to final two leaves and back cover, not affecting text. Original leather binding. Damage to binding.
Sh. HaLevy, no. 636 (recorded based on the copy of the Ben-Zvi Institute); Stefansky Classics, no. 408.
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Siddurim, Machzorim and Prayer Books
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $600
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
Chesed L'Avraham, by Kabbalist R. Avraham Azulai. Slavita, [1794]. One of the first books printed by R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita (son of R. Pinchas of Korets). Approbations by prominent Chassidic rebbes: R. Yaakov Shimshon of Shepetivka and R. Aryeh Leib of Volochisk.
This kabbalistic book was held in high esteem by great Chassidic leaders and is often cited in early Chassidic literature. "I have heard from those who speak the truth that the Alter Rebbe, author of Shulchan Aruch (HaRav) and of the Tanya, instructed to read his precious compositions" (from the approbation by R. Shimon Menashe Chaikin on the author's commentary to Tractate Avot printed in 1910).
The author, R. Avraham Azulai (1570-1644) was born in Fez, Morocco. Immigrated to Eretz Israel and resided in Hebron. In 1619, upon the outbreak of an epidemic, he fled to Gaza, where he composed this book within five weeks. Most of the book is a collection and arrangement of the teachings of the Ramak which were at that time still in manuscript form. A small part of the content is from the Arizal's writing. The book was first printed in 1685 in two simultaneous editions, in Amsterdam and in Sulzbach, and later reprinted in Slavita in 1794.
[6], 87; 1-34, [1] leaves. Leaf 85 of the first sequence bound after leaf 87. 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Large dampstains. Worming, slightly affecting text on several leaves. New binding.
This kabbalistic book was held in high esteem by great Chassidic leaders and is often cited in early Chassidic literature. "I have heard from those who speak the truth that the Alter Rebbe, author of Shulchan Aruch (HaRav) and of the Tanya, instructed to read his precious compositions" (from the approbation by R. Shimon Menashe Chaikin on the author's commentary to Tractate Avot printed in 1910).
The author, R. Avraham Azulai (1570-1644) was born in Fez, Morocco. Immigrated to Eretz Israel and resided in Hebron. In 1619, upon the outbreak of an epidemic, he fled to Gaza, where he composed this book within five weeks. Most of the book is a collection and arrangement of the teachings of the Ramak which were at that time still in manuscript form. A small part of the content is from the Arizal's writing. The book was first printed in 1685 in two simultaneous editions, in Amsterdam and in Sulzbach, and later reprinted in Slavita in 1794.
[6], 87; 1-34, [1] leaves. Leaf 85 of the first sequence bound after leaf 87. 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Large dampstains. Worming, slightly affecting text on several leaves. New binding.
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Books Printed in Slavita, Józefów and Zhitomir
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,000
Including buyer's premium
Tikunei HaZohar. Slavita: R. Moshe Shapira, [1821].
Title page printed in red and black.
Various signatures and stamps and many inscriptions on the title page and the endpapers.
[2], 3-50, 49-154 leaves. 21.5 cm. Bluish-greenish paper. Wide margins. Good condition. Many stains. Wear and occasional worming. Original leather binding, damaged.
Title page printed in red and black.
Various signatures and stamps and many inscriptions on the title page and the endpapers.
[2], 3-50, 49-154 leaves. 21.5 cm. Bluish-greenish paper. Wide margins. Good condition. Many stains. Wear and occasional worming. Original leather binding, damaged.
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Books Printed in Slavita, Józefów and Zhitomir
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,625
Including buyer's premium
Chumash Bereshit, with the Onkelos, Yonatan ben Uziel and Yerushalmi translations, Rashi, and the Or HaChaim commentary by R. Chaim ibn Attar. Slavita: R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita, [1818]. With approbations by the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and R. Yisrael of Pikov. Title page printed in red and black.
Reputedly, "R. Pinchas of Korets… commanded his sons [=R. Moshe Shapira rabbi of Slavita, and his brother R. Yechezkel Shapira, who was also involved in the establishment of the Slavita printing press] to print the Or HaChaim book every year… and they will thereby be saved from calamity and misfortune, and they fulfilled his directive, yet after the books of the Or HaChaim became so prevalent that they could no longer find buyers for them, they stopped printing them, and that year the infamous slander and misfortune occurred" (Migdal Oz, p. 268). (Nowadays, only seven editions of the Slavita Or HaChaim Chumash are bibliographically known, printed between 1791-1832).
Signature extending over several leaves, near the headings, in early script: "Yisrael… Fränkel".
241 leaves. 21 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains. Wear and tears. Worming. Tears to title page, affecting text. Tears and worming to other leaves, affecting text. Tape repairs to leaves 202-203. Original leather binding, covered with paper and cloth, partially detached.
Reputedly, "R. Pinchas of Korets… commanded his sons [=R. Moshe Shapira rabbi of Slavita, and his brother R. Yechezkel Shapira, who was also involved in the establishment of the Slavita printing press] to print the Or HaChaim book every year… and they will thereby be saved from calamity and misfortune, and they fulfilled his directive, yet after the books of the Or HaChaim became so prevalent that they could no longer find buyers for them, they stopped printing them, and that year the infamous slander and misfortune occurred" (Migdal Oz, p. 268). (Nowadays, only seven editions of the Slavita Or HaChaim Chumash are bibliographically known, printed between 1791-1832).
Signature extending over several leaves, near the headings, in early script: "Yisrael… Fränkel".
241 leaves. 21 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains. Wear and tears. Worming. Tears to title page, affecting text. Tears and worming to other leaves, affecting text. Tape repairs to leaves 202-203. Original leather binding, covered with paper and cloth, partially detached.
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Books Printed in Slavita, Józefów and Zhitomir
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