Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $500
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Esh Dat, "Zeal of G-d… [attacking] Nechemia Chiya Hayyun, who transgresses, undermines and uproots the principles of our Torah", by R. David Nieto. London: Thomas Ilive, 1715.
A polemic book comprising two "debates" against the Sabbatean movement and against the Sabbatean Nechemia Hayyun of Amsterdam.
Rabbi David Nieto (1654-1728), brilliant in Torah and in science. Dayan, orator and doctor in Livorno, and later the first rabbi to the Sephardi community in London. Author of Kuzari II and Mateh Dan. One of the strongest opponents of Sabbateanism.
Nechemia Chiya Hayyun (1655-ca. 1730), a Sabbatean sage and kabbalist, probably the most prominent Sabbatean after Sabbatai Zevi’s death.
Signature at top of title page: "David, the small one, son of R. Petachia… of Lviv" - R. David son of R. Petachia Lida, a Torah scholar in Frankfurt am Main. R. Petachia was the son of R. David Lida of Amsterdam. The latter left Amsterdam towards the end of his life, and passed away in Lviv. His son R. Petachia, was "head and leader" of the Lviv community, rabbi of Yas (Iaşi) and other cities, and later settled in Frankfurt am Main. His son R. David, who signed here, published together with his father R. Petachia, the book Yad Kol Bo by his grandfather, in Frankfurt am Main, 1727.
Another signature on the title page: "Wolf Heidenheim" - the signature of R. Ze’ev Wolf Heidenheim (1757-1832), renowned commentator, grammarian and Masorah researcher. In his printing press in Rödelheim, he printed his books on Hebrew grammar, his Masorah-accurate chumashim, and his famous machzorim - Sefer Kerovot, in which he contributed much to the research and preservation of the piyutim of the Ashkenazi communities. (The Chatam Sofer praised his books. The Chatam Sofer brings the commentaries and corrections of "HaChacham R. Wolf Heidenheim" many times in his sermons and writings).
[1], 38 leaves. (Without Spanish translation of the book, Es Dat: ò Fuego Legal, which was printed with it). 16 cm. Slightly darkened paper. Good condition. Stains. Margins trimmed, affecting headings of several leaves. Stamps on title page and final leaf. New leather binding.
A polemic book comprising two "debates" against the Sabbatean movement and against the Sabbatean Nechemia Hayyun of Amsterdam.
Rabbi David Nieto (1654-1728), brilliant in Torah and in science. Dayan, orator and doctor in Livorno, and later the first rabbi to the Sephardi community in London. Author of Kuzari II and Mateh Dan. One of the strongest opponents of Sabbateanism.
Nechemia Chiya Hayyun (1655-ca. 1730), a Sabbatean sage and kabbalist, probably the most prominent Sabbatean after Sabbatai Zevi’s death.
Signature at top of title page: "David, the small one, son of R. Petachia… of Lviv" - R. David son of R. Petachia Lida, a Torah scholar in Frankfurt am Main. R. Petachia was the son of R. David Lida of Amsterdam. The latter left Amsterdam towards the end of his life, and passed away in Lviv. His son R. Petachia, was "head and leader" of the Lviv community, rabbi of Yas (Iaşi) and other cities, and later settled in Frankfurt am Main. His son R. David, who signed here, published together with his father R. Petachia, the book Yad Kol Bo by his grandfather, in Frankfurt am Main, 1727.
Another signature on the title page: "Wolf Heidenheim" - the signature of R. Ze’ev Wolf Heidenheim (1757-1832), renowned commentator, grammarian and Masorah researcher. In his printing press in Rödelheim, he printed his books on Hebrew grammar, his Masorah-accurate chumashim, and his famous machzorim - Sefer Kerovot, in which he contributed much to the research and preservation of the piyutim of the Ashkenazi communities. (The Chatam Sofer praised his books. The Chatam Sofer brings the commentaries and corrections of "HaChacham R. Wolf Heidenheim" many times in his sermons and writings).
[1], 38 leaves. (Without Spanish translation of the book, Es Dat: ò Fuego Legal, which was printed with it). 16 cm. Slightly darkened paper. Good condition. Stains. Margins trimmed, affecting headings of several leaves. Stamps on title page and final leaf. New leather binding.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript booklet, prayers for the deceased, with an inscription handwritten and signed by Sir Moses Montefiore. Trieste (Italy), 1863.
Vocalized square script. Tzidduk HaDin and Hakafot prayers for the deceased, with Mishnayot Tractate Zevachim (chapter V), recited in the memory of the deceased.
Signature on the first page - "Moshe Montefiore", with an inscription in his handwriting: "Trieste, Wednesday, 10th Iyar - She returned to the heavens, 29 April ‘63".
The meaning of this inscription is not known to us. It appears that Montefiore wrote this about a woman who passed away (though presumably not in reference to his wife, who died half a year earlier).
[4] leaves (8 pages). 17 cm. Good condition. Detached leaves.
Vocalized square script. Tzidduk HaDin and Hakafot prayers for the deceased, with Mishnayot Tractate Zevachim (chapter V), recited in the memory of the deceased.
Signature on the first page - "Moshe Montefiore", with an inscription in his handwriting: "Trieste, Wednesday, 10th Iyar - She returned to the heavens, 29 April ‘63".
The meaning of this inscription is not known to us. It appears that Montefiore wrote this about a woman who passed away (though presumably not in reference to his wife, who died half a year earlier).
[4] leaves (8 pages). 17 cm. Good condition. Detached leaves.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $1,100
Sold for: $2,250
Including buyer's premium
Large collection comprising hundreds of books, booklets, leaflets and single leaves printed in England. England, [18th-20th centuries]. The vast majority of items are from the first half of the 20th century.
The collection includes Torah literature from British rabbis and booklets of the sermons they delivered; reports issued by various committees and bodies, including many reports from the Central Council for Jewish Religious Education; reference books and many offprints from renowned researchers, dealing with various Jewish topics; Passover Haggadot; compositions on synagogues and communities in England; siddurim and prayer books; many prayer booklets for special occasions, including occasions relating to the royal family; miniature calendars; various periodicals; advertisements for new books; signed documents from various institutions and organizations, and many other paper items.
Some of the items:
• The History of the Holy Bible, Vol. II: From the Revolt of the Ten Tribes to the End of the Prophets, with Sculptures, by Samuel Wesley. [London, 1704]. English.
• Hilchot Tamlud[!] Torah VeHilchot Teshuva by the Rambam, with Latin translation and notes, by Robert Clavering. Oxford, 1705. Hebrew and Latin.
• The Lying Prophet Examined, and His False Predictions Discovered, by William Huntington. London, 1803. English.
• Abrahams’s Interlineary Tephilloth, Daily Form of Prayers, with the English Translation, prayers for the year round, according to the order of the German and Polish Jews, with English commentary. London, 1853.
• Laws of the congregation of the Great Synagogue, Duke’s place. London, 1863.
• Prayer for the recovery of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, Tevet 18723. London, 1872.
• Elef Alfin, Igeret Evel, memorial service for R. [Nathan] Adler, chief rabbi of the British Empire. London, 1890.
• The Paths of Judaism in England, by Yisrael Yitzchak Schwartzburg (I.I. Black). Manchester, 1903.
• Zemirot UTefilot Yisrael, traditional compositions for prayers and blessings, for the synagogue and home, by Asher Perlzweig, cantor of the Finsbury park synagogue. London, 1914. Sheet music.
• House of a Thousand Destinies, short story by Stefan Zweig. London, 1937. Published in a booklet as part of a fundraising campaign on behalf of the Jews Temporary Shelter in London. Enclosed: photocopy of an appeal letter from the president of the shelter’s committee, with a printed appeal leaflet.
• Unzere Kedoshim un Helden (lamentation on the Holocaust victims). London, 1944. Yiddish. Not recorded in the NLI catalog.
• Catalogue of an Exhibition of Anglo-Jewish Art and History, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum London. London, 1956. Catalog of a Jewish art exhibition.
• Several books printed in limited editions.
Approx. 340 items: books, booklets, leaflets, printed cards, single leaves and various documents. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $300
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Varied collection of rabbinic letters, from England and other places.
• Two letters from R. Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi Herzog, during his tenure as chief rabbi of Ireland. Dublin, 1928 and 1934. One letter in Hebrew, the other in English.
• Letter from R. Isser Yehuda Unterman, during his tenure as rabbi of Liverpool. Liverpool, 1924.
• Letter from R. Yechiel Michel Gordon, during his tenure as dean of the Lomzha yeshiva. London, 1935. Letter of Torah thoughts. Part of a letter - one leaf (written on both sides), without signature.
• Letter from the rabbi and community members of Karelitz (Karelichy), addressed to: "Our brethren in Rostov". Karelitz (Pinsk region), 1911. On the official stationery of R. Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen, rabbi of the city. On the verso of the leaf, signatures of ten of the community members, headed by the rabbi (signature and stamp).
• Letter from R. Tzvi HaLevi Ish Horowitz Rabbi of Hermannstadt (Sibiu). Hermannstadt, 1921.
• Letter from R. Dov Friedenberg, to the editorial staff of the Jewish Chronicle, regarding his father’s book Mekor Baruch, which he published. Jerusalem, 1929.
• Letter from R. Yechezkel Sarna, dean of the Hebron yeshiva. Jerusalem, 1934. Enclosed: an additional printed leaf from him, with his stamp.
• Enclosed: printed receipt of the Chayei Olam Talmud Torah and Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, 1923. Signed by the administrators.
10 paper items. Size and condition vary.
• Two letters from R. Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi Herzog, during his tenure as chief rabbi of Ireland. Dublin, 1928 and 1934. One letter in Hebrew, the other in English.
• Letter from R. Isser Yehuda Unterman, during his tenure as rabbi of Liverpool. Liverpool, 1924.
• Letter from R. Yechiel Michel Gordon, during his tenure as dean of the Lomzha yeshiva. London, 1935. Letter of Torah thoughts. Part of a letter - one leaf (written on both sides), without signature.
• Letter from the rabbi and community members of Karelitz (Karelichy), addressed to: "Our brethren in Rostov". Karelitz (Pinsk region), 1911. On the official stationery of R. Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen, rabbi of the city. On the verso of the leaf, signatures of ten of the community members, headed by the rabbi (signature and stamp).
• Letter from R. Tzvi HaLevi Ish Horowitz Rabbi of Hermannstadt (Sibiu). Hermannstadt, 1921.
• Letter from R. Dov Friedenberg, to the editorial staff of the Jewish Chronicle, regarding his father’s book Mekor Baruch, which he published. Jerusalem, 1929.
• Letter from R. Yechezkel Sarna, dean of the Hebron yeshiva. Jerusalem, 1934. Enclosed: an additional printed leaf from him, with his stamp.
• Enclosed: printed receipt of the Chayei Olam Talmud Torah and Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, 1923. Signed by the administrators.
10 paper items. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $3,250
Including buyer's premium
Five Books of the Torah - The Law of G-d, with Haftarot and English translation. Philadelphia: C. Sherman, [1845-1846]. Five volumes. Hebrew and English, on facing pages.
The Five Books of the Torah and Haftarot, with English translation by Isaac Leeser. Hebrew and English title pages for each volume. The Book of Esther is included at the end of the book of Vayikra. At the end of the book of Shemot, instructions for the reading of the Ten Commandments, and (before the Haftarot) the Song of the Sea as written in the Torah scroll. At the end of the book of Devarim: the form of the cantillation marks (Hebrew) and directions for the Torah reading (English).
This is the first English translation of the Five Books of the Torah produced by a Jew. Earlier translations merely contained the text of the King James version (translation commissioned by King James I, King of England, in 1611, and considered the authorized English translation of the Bible).
Isaac Leeser (1806-1868) was a leader of traditional Judaism in America and one of the first builders of American Jewry, a philosopher and literary editor, who also worked on translating holy literature to English, and authored many essays and sermons.
Leeser worked on this translation, singlehandedly, for seven years. In his preface at the beginning of vol. I, he describes the significance of a translation of the Torah produced by a Jew: "I speak of my Jewish friends in particular, for however much a revised translation may be desired by all believers in the Word of G-d, there is no probability that the gentiles will encourage any publication of this nature, emanating from a Jewish writer…". He adds further: "My intention was to furnish a book for the service of the synagogue, both German and Portuguese".
Five volumes. X pages, 175 leaves; 168 leaves; 153 leaves; 149 leaves; 135 leaves, 136-147 pages. Approx. 19 cm. Light-colored, high-quality paper. Colored edges. Good condition. A few stains. Light wear and several loose gatherings. Marginal creases to some leaves. Original leather bindings, with fine marbled endpapers (part of endpaper lacking in vol. II). Names and numbers of volumes embossed on spines. Wear and minor damage to spines, edges and corners of bindings.
Singerman 884, Goldman 7.
The Five Books of the Torah and Haftarot, with English translation by Isaac Leeser. Hebrew and English title pages for each volume. The Book of Esther is included at the end of the book of Vayikra. At the end of the book of Shemot, instructions for the reading of the Ten Commandments, and (before the Haftarot) the Song of the Sea as written in the Torah scroll. At the end of the book of Devarim: the form of the cantillation marks (Hebrew) and directions for the Torah reading (English).
This is the first English translation of the Five Books of the Torah produced by a Jew. Earlier translations merely contained the text of the King James version (translation commissioned by King James I, King of England, in 1611, and considered the authorized English translation of the Bible).
Isaac Leeser (1806-1868) was a leader of traditional Judaism in America and one of the first builders of American Jewry, a philosopher and literary editor, who also worked on translating holy literature to English, and authored many essays and sermons.
Leeser worked on this translation, singlehandedly, for seven years. In his preface at the beginning of vol. I, he describes the significance of a translation of the Torah produced by a Jew: "I speak of my Jewish friends in particular, for however much a revised translation may be desired by all believers in the Word of G-d, there is no probability that the gentiles will encourage any publication of this nature, emanating from a Jewish writer…". He adds further: "My intention was to furnish a book for the service of the synagogue, both German and Portuguese".
Five volumes. X pages, 175 leaves; 168 leaves; 153 leaves; 149 leaves; 135 leaves, 136-147 pages. Approx. 19 cm. Light-colored, high-quality paper. Colored edges. Good condition. A few stains. Light wear and several loose gatherings. Marginal creases to some leaves. Original leather bindings, with fine marbled endpapers (part of endpaper lacking in vol. II). Names and numbers of volumes embossed on spines. Wear and minor damage to spines, edges and corners of bindings.
Singerman 884, Goldman 7.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $300
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Zmir Aritzim, "Against the Chassidic sect and their many saints, the false prophets", by R. David of Maków, with a foreword by Efraim Deinard. Newark, New Jersey, 1899.
Special bibliophile edition. The book was printed in a tall narrow format, on paper in various colors: green, red, blue, pink, light brown, orange and white. On some of the blue pages, the text is printed in red ink.
The title page states that this is the second edition, but in fact it is the third edition, since the book was first printed in Warsaw in 1798 and later in Königsberg in 1860.
Zmir Aritzim is one of the most trenchant books challenging Chassidism. In his book, the author calls to fight Chassidism, derides its customs, and sharply and bluntly contests the heads of the movement, especially its founder, R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov and the books attributed to him by his disciples.
Efraim Deinard (1846-1930) was an author and Hebrew bibliographer, book collector and dealer, one of the greatest of modern times, historian and polemicist, considered a fascinating and colorful figure. Born in Sasmaka (present day Valdemārpil, Latvia), from a young age he frequently travelled around the world, studying various Jewish communities and collecting Hebrew books and manuscripts. In the 1880s, he maintained a book shop in Odessa. In 1888 he immigrated to the United States. In 1913 he moved to Eretz Israel, returning to the United States in 1916. Deinard authored dozens of books, including research books and sharp polemic books (including books against Christianity and against Chassidism). He was considered a provocative writer and many of his books evoked harsh criticism.
[1], 76, XXVIII pages (including English title page). Lacking one middle leaf (pp. 13-14). 15 cm. Paper in various colors, dry and brittle. Good-fair condition. Minor stains. Tears and wear. Several detached leaves. Original binding, damaged.
Special bibliophile edition. The book was printed in a tall narrow format, on paper in various colors: green, red, blue, pink, light brown, orange and white. On some of the blue pages, the text is printed in red ink.
The title page states that this is the second edition, but in fact it is the third edition, since the book was first printed in Warsaw in 1798 and later in Königsberg in 1860.
Zmir Aritzim is one of the most trenchant books challenging Chassidism. In his book, the author calls to fight Chassidism, derides its customs, and sharply and bluntly contests the heads of the movement, especially its founder, R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov and the books attributed to him by his disciples.
Efraim Deinard (1846-1930) was an author and Hebrew bibliographer, book collector and dealer, one of the greatest of modern times, historian and polemicist, considered a fascinating and colorful figure. Born in Sasmaka (present day Valdemārpil, Latvia), from a young age he frequently travelled around the world, studying various Jewish communities and collecting Hebrew books and manuscripts. In the 1880s, he maintained a book shop in Odessa. In 1888 he immigrated to the United States. In 1913 he moved to Eretz Israel, returning to the United States in 1916. Deinard authored dozens of books, including research books and sharp polemic books (including books against Christianity and against Chassidism). He was considered a provocative writer and many of his books evoked harsh criticism.
[1], 76, XXVIII pages (including English title page). Lacking one middle leaf (pp. 13-14). 15 cm. Paper in various colors, dry and brittle. Good-fair condition. Minor stains. Tears and wear. Several detached leaves. Original binding, damaged.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $300
Sold for: $2,250
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Sheet music handwritten by the renowned cantor Yossele Rosenblatt, including a letter addressed to him and a draft letter in his handwriting. [United States, 1930s]. English and Yiddish.
• Three leaves of sheet music handwritten by Yossele Rosenblatt - musical notation for the song "Lomir Zich Iberbetn" (let’s reconcile) - folk song to which Rosenblatt composed his own version. Between the lines, Rosenblatt wrote the words of the song, with additional marginal notes.
• Letter sent to Rosenblatt, from the Renowned Artists company in New York (typewritten and signed by the Managing Director, William Liebling). Cleveland, March 17, 1932. Regarding a concert scheduled for the coming Purim in Chicago.
On the verso of the letter - draft letters handwritten and signed by Yossele Rosenblatt, alongside musical notation in his handwriting for the song "Az Moshiach Vet Kumen" - a famous folk song, known as "Moshiach" or "Sudenyu", which begins "Vos Vet Zein Az Moshiach Vet Kumen" (=what will be when Moshiach comes), also sung by Yossele.
The renowned cantor Yossele Rosenblatt (1882-1933) was one of the greatest cantors of all times, who contributed greatly to shaping the world of Jewish chazzanut. In 1906, he began serving as chief cantor (Oberkantor) in Hamburg, at which point his fame began to spread. He held this position until his immigration to the United States in 1912.
[3] leaves of sheet music. 24 cm. + [1] leaf, letter with draft letters and musical score. 28 cm. Good-fair condition. Minor wear and a few stains. Folding marks to letter, with minor tears.
• Three leaves of sheet music handwritten by Yossele Rosenblatt - musical notation for the song "Lomir Zich Iberbetn" (let’s reconcile) - folk song to which Rosenblatt composed his own version. Between the lines, Rosenblatt wrote the words of the song, with additional marginal notes.
• Letter sent to Rosenblatt, from the Renowned Artists company in New York (typewritten and signed by the Managing Director, William Liebling). Cleveland, March 17, 1932. Regarding a concert scheduled for the coming Purim in Chicago.
On the verso of the letter - draft letters handwritten and signed by Yossele Rosenblatt, alongside musical notation in his handwriting for the song "Az Moshiach Vet Kumen" - a famous folk song, known as "Moshiach" or "Sudenyu", which begins "Vos Vet Zein Az Moshiach Vet Kumen" (=what will be when Moshiach comes), also sung by Yossele.
The renowned cantor Yossele Rosenblatt (1882-1933) was one of the greatest cantors of all times, who contributed greatly to shaping the world of Jewish chazzanut. In 1906, he began serving as chief cantor (Oberkantor) in Hamburg, at which point his fame began to spread. He held this position until his immigration to the United States in 1912.
[3] leaves of sheet music. 24 cm. + [1] leaf, letter with draft letters and musical score. 28 cm. Good-fair condition. Minor wear and a few stains. Folding marks to letter, with minor tears.
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