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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $2,200
Sold for: $3,750
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Roman-rite machzor, with the Kimcha DeAvishona commentary. Including: Passover Haggadah, Tractate Avot with the commentaries of the Rambam and "the leading physician Rabbenu Ovadia of Sforno". Bologna: [Menachem son of Abraham of Modena, Yechiel son of Solomon of Ravenna and Dan Aryeh son of Solomon Chaim of Monselice], [1540]. Two parts in two volumes.
One of the most prominent machzorim printed in Italy. First edition of Kimcha DeAvishona, comprehensive commentary to prayers and piyyutim, by R. Yochanan son of R. Yosef Treves (the commentary was published anonymously).
Handwritten prayer on verso of title page of Vol. II and on a piece of paper bound at the end of Vol. II. Handwritten inscriptions, glosses and corrections in several places.
Two parts in two volumes (complete). Vol. I: [200] leaves. Vol. II: [189] leaves. Approx. 28 cm. Thick, high-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to title pages and other leaves, affecting text in several places. Tears, affecting text, repaired with paper (on one leaf, some of the text was completed in handwriting). Title page of Vol. I mounted on paper. Leaves trimmed close to text on some pages, slightly affecting illustrated title borders. Censorship deletions. Vol. I in early leather binding, with damage; torn spine. Vol. II in new binding.
Less than twenty Hebrew books were ever printed in Bologna. This machzor was one of the last books printed there.
One of the most prominent machzorim printed in Italy. First edition of Kimcha DeAvishona, comprehensive commentary to prayers and piyyutim, by R. Yochanan son of R. Yosef Treves (the commentary was published anonymously).
Handwritten prayer on verso of title page of Vol. II and on a piece of paper bound at the end of Vol. II. Handwritten inscriptions, glosses and corrections in several places.
Two parts in two volumes (complete). Vol. I: [200] leaves. Vol. II: [189] leaves. Approx. 28 cm. Thick, high-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to title pages and other leaves, affecting text in several places. Tears, affecting text, repaired with paper (on one leaf, some of the text was completed in handwriting). Title page of Vol. I mounted on paper. Leaves trimmed close to text on some pages, slightly affecting illustrated title borders. Censorship deletions. Vol. I in early leather binding, with damage; torn spine. Vol. II in new binding.
Less than twenty Hebrew books were ever printed in Bologna. This machzor was one of the last books printed there.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,500
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Roman-rite machzor, with the Kimcha DeAvishona commentary. Part I – prayers for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, Passover Haggadah, Tractate Avot with the commentaries of the Rambam and "the leading physician Rabbenu Ovadia of Sforno". Bologna: [Menachem son of Abraham of Modena, Yechiel son of Solomon of Ravenna and Dan Aryeh son of Solomon Chaim of Monselice], [1540].
One of the most prominent machzorim printed in Italy. First edition of Kimcha DeAvishona, comprehensive commentary to prayers and piyyutim, by R. Yochanan son of R. Yosef Treves (the commentary was published anonymously).
The machzor contains many glosses in Italian script by an unidentified Torah scholar, from the time of the printing. Several glosses from other writers. Almost all the glosses are trimmed and some are faded, with damage to text. The glosses mention books published in that period (such as Meor Einayim by R. Azariah dei Rossi, Derech Chaim and Avodat HaMikdash by R. Menachem de Lonzano, commentary to Azharot by R. Yosef HaLoez, and others). The writer mentions various customs and textual variations, adding his own thoughts and those of contemporary Torah scholars (for instance: "They have already said that there must be a closing line… and in my opinion… in the Sephardi rite"; "…I was told that the exceptional Torah scholar [Pro]vencal…"; "So… R. Pinchas"; "The correct text in my opinion is…", and more).
Part I only. [200] leaves. 29 cm. Condition varies, some leaves in good or fair condition, and some in fair-poor condition. Stains. Dampstains. Extensive wear to some leaves. Worming. Many large tears to title page and approx. twenty first leaves, affecting border and text, with some loss. Many tears to other leaves in the middle of book, and to final leaf. Paper repairs in some places, with occasional damage to text. Detached leaves. Early leather binding, worn and damaged.
Less than twenty Hebrew books were ever printed in Bologna. This machzor was one of the last books printed there.
One of the most prominent machzorim printed in Italy. First edition of Kimcha DeAvishona, comprehensive commentary to prayers and piyyutim, by R. Yochanan son of R. Yosef Treves (the commentary was published anonymously).
The machzor contains many glosses in Italian script by an unidentified Torah scholar, from the time of the printing. Several glosses from other writers. Almost all the glosses are trimmed and some are faded, with damage to text. The glosses mention books published in that period (such as Meor Einayim by R. Azariah dei Rossi, Derech Chaim and Avodat HaMikdash by R. Menachem de Lonzano, commentary to Azharot by R. Yosef HaLoez, and others). The writer mentions various customs and textual variations, adding his own thoughts and those of contemporary Torah scholars (for instance: "They have already said that there must be a closing line… and in my opinion… in the Sephardi rite"; "…I was told that the exceptional Torah scholar [Pro]vencal…"; "So… R. Pinchas"; "The correct text in my opinion is…", and more).
Part I only. [200] leaves. 29 cm. Condition varies, some leaves in good or fair condition, and some in fair-poor condition. Stains. Dampstains. Extensive wear to some leaves. Worming. Many large tears to title page and approx. twenty first leaves, affecting border and text, with some loss. Many tears to other leaves in the middle of book, and to final leaf. Paper repairs in some places, with occasional damage to text. Detached leaves. Early leather binding, worn and damaged.
Less than twenty Hebrew books were ever printed in Bologna. This machzor was one of the last books printed there.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
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Sephardi rite machzor for the High Holidays. Amsterdam: Solomon Proops, [1712]. Pocket edition.
Two parts. Divisional title pages. Part I – year-round prayers, Part II – prayers for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
44; [1], 311-468 leaves. 10 cm. Good condition. Stains. Small tears to final leaves (slightly affecting text), repaired with paper. Handwritten inscription. Gilt-decorated leather binding; "A.M." lettered on the spine. Minor damage to binding.
Two parts. Divisional title pages. Part I – year-round prayers, Part II – prayers for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
44; [1], 311-468 leaves. 10 cm. Good condition. Stains. Small tears to final leaves (slightly affecting text), repaired with paper. Handwritten inscription. Gilt-decorated leather binding; "A.M." lettered on the spine. Minor damage to binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $15,000
Sold for: $18,750
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Shaar HaShamayim siddur – prayers for weekdays, Shabbat and festivals, Yotzerot, Passover Haggadah, piyyutim and Selichot for fasts, book of Tehillim with Maamadot. With Shaar HaShamayim – a kabbalistic commentary on the prayers, by R. Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz – the Shelah. Includes an anthology of laws and customs, by the editor and publisher R. Avraham Segal Horowitz of Posen, great-grandson of the author. Amsterdam, [1717]. First edition. Two volumes.
Separate title pages for the book of Tehillim and Seder Maamadot (lacking first title pages).
Most of the prayers in this siddur follow the Ashkenazi rite, apart from some prayers which were printed in both Ashkenazi and Sephardi rite side by side, as the author requested in his will.
Praying from this siddur bears the special segulah of the prayer being accepted, as prominent rabbis attested in their approbations to this siddur.
Several handwritten glosses by different writers.
Incomplete copy. Two volumes. Vol. I: [3], 4-239 leaves. Lacking first [2] title pages (replaced in photocopy). Vol. II: 240-335; 139; 130; [1], [49] leaves. Lacking final three leaves (replaced in photocopy). Size varies, Vol. I: 24 cm; Vol. II: 20.5 cm. Overall fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to many leaves in both volumes, including some with damage and loss of text (primarily in Vol. II), repaired with paper (both volumes professionally restored, marginal open tears to 25 leaves in Vol. I, professionally remargined for conformity). Worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. New, elegant leather bindings, slipcased.
Separate title pages for the book of Tehillim and Seder Maamadot (lacking first title pages).
Most of the prayers in this siddur follow the Ashkenazi rite, apart from some prayers which were printed in both Ashkenazi and Sephardi rite side by side, as the author requested in his will.
Praying from this siddur bears the special segulah of the prayer being accepted, as prominent rabbis attested in their approbations to this siddur.
Several handwritten glosses by different writers.
Incomplete copy. Two volumes. Vol. I: [3], 4-239 leaves. Lacking first [2] title pages (replaced in photocopy). Vol. II: 240-335; 139; 130; [1], [49] leaves. Lacking final three leaves (replaced in photocopy). Size varies, Vol. I: 24 cm; Vol. II: 20.5 cm. Overall fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to many leaves in both volumes, including some with damage and loss of text (primarily in Vol. II), repaired with paper (both volumes professionally restored, marginal open tears to 25 leaves in Vol. I, professionally remargined for conformity). Worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. New, elegant leather bindings, slipcased.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $525
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Derech Yeshara siddur, Ashkenazi-rite, year-round prayers, selichot and piyyutim, laws and customs, with Yiddish translation and explanation of the prayers and laws, by R. Yechiel Michel Segal Epstein (author of Kitzur Shelah); Tehillim and Maamadot; supplications for women. Frankfurt am Main, [1723].
Additional engraved title page. Divisional title pages for the Book of Tehillim and the order of supplications.
The Derech Yeshara siddur was first published in 1697 in Frankfurt am Main. It gained great popularity, and was reprinted in several editions. This is the fourth edition of the siddur, with many additional prayers and laws.
A handwritten leaf was bound at the end of the siddur, with a prayer for a drought, and an inscription dated 1795. In another inscription on this leaf, dated 1813, the writer pledges not to play cards for ten years.
[417] leaves. 20 cm. Condition varies. Overall fair-good condition. Stains (including dark stains), tears and wear. Open tears to some leaves, with significant damage to text (lacking lower half of LaMenatze'ach Menorah on p. 68b). Tears repaired in part (nonprofessional repair). Worming. Margins of most leaves trimmed, with damage to headings, leaf numerals and occasionally text at bottom of page. Old binding, without spine, damaged. Book split, some gatherings loose.
Additional engraved title page. Divisional title pages for the Book of Tehillim and the order of supplications.
The Derech Yeshara siddur was first published in 1697 in Frankfurt am Main. It gained great popularity, and was reprinted in several editions. This is the fourth edition of the siddur, with many additional prayers and laws.
A handwritten leaf was bound at the end of the siddur, with a prayer for a drought, and an inscription dated 1795. In another inscription on this leaf, dated 1813, the writer pledges not to play cards for ten years.
[417] leaves. 20 cm. Condition varies. Overall fair-good condition. Stains (including dark stains), tears and wear. Open tears to some leaves, with significant damage to text (lacking lower half of LaMenatze'ach Menorah on p. 68b). Tears repaired in part (nonprofessional repair). Worming. Margins of most leaves trimmed, with damage to headings, leaf numerals and occasionally text at bottom of page. Old binding, without spine, damaged. Book split, some gatherings loose.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $875
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Order for the five fasts, Sephardi rite. Amsterdam: Abraham ben Raphael Hezekiah Athias, [1740].
Miniature edition.
Prayers and Torah-reading for Tzom Gedaliah, 10th Tevet, Taanit Esther, 17th Tammuz and 9th Av.
199, [1] leaves. Approx. 8 cm. Good condition. Stains. Leaves trimmed with damage to text. Minor marginal damage and creases to several leaves. Small tears to final two leaves. Handwritten inscription on final leaf. Fine leather binding, slipcased.
Miniature edition.
Prayers and Torah-reading for Tzom Gedaliah, 10th Tevet, Taanit Esther, 17th Tammuz and 9th Av.
199, [1] leaves. Approx. 8 cm. Good condition. Stains. Leaves trimmed with damage to text. Minor marginal damage and creases to several leaves. Small tears to final two leaves. Handwritten inscription on final leaf. Fine leather binding, slipcased.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
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Four miniature prayer and selichot books printed in Amsterdam.
1. Sephardi rite selichot. Amsterdam: Proops, [1708]. Lacking one leaf in middle (leaf 44). 12.5 cm.
2. Seder Chamisha Taaniot. Amsterdam: Proops, [1712]. Two title pages. 10 cm.
3. Seder Chamisha Taaniot. Amsterdam: Antones, [1712 or 1717]. Lacking four leaves in middle (2, 65, 116-117). 10.5 cm.
4. Sephardi rite siddur. Amsterdam: Proops, 1823. Copy lacking end after leaf [3]. 10.5 cm.
Four books. Condition varies.
1. Sephardi rite selichot. Amsterdam: Proops, [1708]. Lacking one leaf in middle (leaf 44). 12.5 cm.
2. Seder Chamisha Taaniot. Amsterdam: Proops, [1712]. Two title pages. 10 cm.
3. Seder Chamisha Taaniot. Amsterdam: Antones, [1712 or 1717]. Lacking four leaves in middle (2, 65, 116-117). 10.5 cm.
4. Sephardi rite siddur. Amsterdam: Proops, 1823. Copy lacking end after leaf [3]. 10.5 cm.
Four books. Condition varies.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,000
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Tefillat HaDerech – miniature manuscript siddur, with year-round prayers. [Eastern Europe?], 1823-1824.
Particularly thick, miniature volume (approx. 300 leaves). Square script (unskilled), vocalized. With laws and instructions in Yiddish, in Tzena-rena typeface.
Ashkenazi rite travel siddur, with prayers for weekday, Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, High Holidays, Three Festivals and more.
The title "Tefillat HaDerech" (Traveler's Prayer) appears in pocket-size siddurim printed in Germany and Prague at that time. This siddur may have been inspired by or based on one of these siddurim.
Floral ornaments on last page.
299 leaves. Approx. 7 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Some very browned leaves. Tears and ink erosion to several leaves, affecting text. Worming to some leaves. Original leather binding, worn and damaged, partially detached.
Particularly thick, miniature volume (approx. 300 leaves). Square script (unskilled), vocalized. With laws and instructions in Yiddish, in Tzena-rena typeface.
Ashkenazi rite travel siddur, with prayers for weekday, Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, High Holidays, Three Festivals and more.
The title "Tefillat HaDerech" (Traveler's Prayer) appears in pocket-size siddurim printed in Germany and Prague at that time. This siddur may have been inspired by or based on one of these siddurim.
Floral ornaments on last page.
299 leaves. Approx. 7 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Some very browned leaves. Tears and ink erosion to several leaves, affecting text. Worming to some leaves. Original leather binding, worn and damaged, partially detached.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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Sefer Yetzirah, with commentaries and the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Horodna, 1805. With kabbalistic diagrams. First edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna.
First kabbalistic book published from the teachings of the Gaon of Vilna. Brought to print by his disciple R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow.
Sefer Yetzirah, attributed to Adam HaRishon, is an early kabbalistic book, and serves as basis for kabbalistic teachings. The Gaon of Vilna uses Sefer Yetzirah in his kabbalistic commentaries and demonstrates how it is the source of subsequent kabbalistic works.
Several handwritten glosses (mostly in pencil).
12, [1], 42, [30] leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Open tears and damage to title page and two final leaves, affecting title page border and text, repaired with paper (the two final leaves may have been supplied from a different copy). Worming, affecting text. Stamp. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 682.
First kabbalistic book published from the teachings of the Gaon of Vilna. Brought to print by his disciple R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow.
Sefer Yetzirah, attributed to Adam HaRishon, is an early kabbalistic book, and serves as basis for kabbalistic teachings. The Gaon of Vilna uses Sefer Yetzirah in his kabbalistic commentaries and demonstrates how it is the source of subsequent kabbalistic works.
Several handwritten glosses (mostly in pencil).
12, [1], 42, [30] leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Open tears and damage to title page and two final leaves, affecting title page border and text, repaired with paper (the two final leaves may have been supplied from a different copy). Worming, affecting text. Stamp. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 682.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,875
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Five books of the Torah, with various commentaries, and with three new commentaries: Aderet Eliyahu by the Gaon of Vilna, and two commentaries on the Masorah – Menorat Shlomo and Minchat Kalil, by R. Or Shraga Feivish son of R. Shlomo Zalman, son-in-law of the Gaon of Vilna and rabbi of Dubrovna. Dubrovna, [1804].
First edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on the Torah. Two parts in one volume.
Damaged copy. Two parts in one volume. All leaves of part I are present (apart from leaf 1 of Bereshit), though bound out of sequence. [2], 2-51 (of Bereshit), 42-54 (of Shemot); 1 (of Vayikra), 1-41 (of Shemot), 52-68 (of Bereshit); 2-46 leaves (of Vayikra); 51 (Bamidbar); 54 (Devarim); 16 leaves (Haftarot). (originally: [2], 68; 54; 46; 51; 54; 16 leaves). Leaf 1 of Bereshit replaced in photocopy. Without title page of part II (lacking in some copies).
41.5 cm. Overall fair condition, several leaves in poor condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Large open tears to title page and other leaves, primarily at beginning of volume, with significant damage to text. Damaged leaves professionally restored with paper and photocopy replacement of missing text. Several leaves trimmed with damage to text. Tears, worming and other damage to several leaves. New leather binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1.
First edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on the Torah. Two parts in one volume.
Damaged copy. Two parts in one volume. All leaves of part I are present (apart from leaf 1 of Bereshit), though bound out of sequence. [2], 2-51 (of Bereshit), 42-54 (of Shemot); 1 (of Vayikra), 1-41 (of Shemot), 52-68 (of Bereshit); 2-46 leaves (of Vayikra); 51 (Bamidbar); 54 (Devarim); 16 leaves (Haftarot). (originally: [2], 68; 54; 46; 51; 54; 16 leaves). Leaf 1 of Bereshit replaced in photocopy. Without title page of part II (lacking in some copies).
41.5 cm. Overall fair condition, several leaves in poor condition. Stains (including dampstains) and wear. Large open tears to title page and other leaves, primarily at beginning of volume, with significant damage to text. Damaged leaves professionally restored with paper and photocopy replacement of missing text. Several leaves trimmed with damage to text. Tears, worming and other damage to several leaves. New leather binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Sold for: $550
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Maaseh Rav, practices of the Gaon of Vilna, by R. Yissachar Dov Ber of Vilna. Vilna and Horodna, 1832. First edition.
Two title pages.
First edition of one of the most important books regarding the customs of the Gaon of Vilna. The book records the customs and rulings of the Gaon of Vilna, based on the personal testimonies of his disciples. It was compiled and published by R. Yissachar Dov Ber of Vilna, who based himself on what he personally observed, and on a testimony handwritten by R. Saadya, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna, who did not depart from the presence of his teacher for many years.
Stamps of the Shaarei Tzion Beit Midrash in Jerusalem (built in 1854 in the courtyard of the Churvah of R. Yehuda HaChassid, one of the first Ashkenazic synagogues built in Jerusalem in the 19th century), with a handwritten warning by one of the gabbaim not to remove the book from the library without express permission.
Stamps of R. Mordechai Dov Ber Vachtfogel.
[3], 67 pages. 16.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming to title pages and first leaves. Marginal paper repairs to first title page (affecting border). Margins trimmed, affecting border of second title page and text of several leaves. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 808.
Two title pages.
First edition of one of the most important books regarding the customs of the Gaon of Vilna. The book records the customs and rulings of the Gaon of Vilna, based on the personal testimonies of his disciples. It was compiled and published by R. Yissachar Dov Ber of Vilna, who based himself on what he personally observed, and on a testimony handwritten by R. Saadya, disciple of the Gaon of Vilna, who did not depart from the presence of his teacher for many years.
Stamps of the Shaarei Tzion Beit Midrash in Jerusalem (built in 1854 in the courtyard of the Churvah of R. Yehuda HaChassid, one of the first Ashkenazic synagogues built in Jerusalem in the 19th century), with a handwritten warning by one of the gabbaim not to remove the book from the library without express permission.
Stamps of R. Mordechai Dov Ber Vachtfogel.
[3], 67 pages. 16.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming to title pages and first leaves. Marginal paper repairs to first title page (affecting border). Margins trimmed, affecting border of second title page and text of several leaves. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 808.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Niflaot Chadashot, commentaries, homiletics, and kabbalistic allusions on the Torah portions and more, by R. Noach Mindes Lipschitz of Vilna (mechutan of the Gaon of Vilna). Horodna, 1797. First edition.
The book was printed anonymously, yet the author's name is alluded to in the title of the work and in the riddle on verso of the title page.
The author, R. Noach son of R. Avraham Lipschitz (d. 1797 shortly after the Gaon of Vilna and was buried close to him), father-in-law of R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna and prominent Torah scholar and kabbalist in Vilna.
Signature on title page.
[4], 32, [2] leaves. 20.5 cm. Fine copy. Good condition. Stains. Worming, slightly affecting text, repaired with paper. New binding
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1554.
The book was printed anonymously, yet the author's name is alluded to in the title of the work and in the riddle on verso of the title page.
The author, R. Noach son of R. Avraham Lipschitz (d. 1797 shortly after the Gaon of Vilna and was buried close to him), father-in-law of R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna and prominent Torah scholar and kabbalist in Vilna.
Signature on title page.
[4], 32, [2] leaves. 20.5 cm. Fine copy. Good condition. Stains. Worming, slightly affecting text, repaired with paper. New binding
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1554.
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