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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Ohev Yisrael, homiletics on the Torah according to Chassidic teachings, by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1863. First edition.
The book was brought to press by the author's grandson, Rebbe Meshulam Zusia of Zinkov (Zinkiv). In his foreword, he relates how his father, Rebbe Yitzchak Meir, son of the author, realized that many were copying the Rebbe's teachings and each person according to his own understanding, and was concerned that this would lead to mistakes. He therefore chose one astute, outstanding Torah scholar and designated him to record the holy teachings, after which the writings were reviewed, and when necessary corrected, by the rebbe. Further in the foreword, he explains that the book was named Ohev Yisrael, based on the author's repeated assertion that the one character trait in which he could confidently take pride, even before the Heavenly court, was his outstanding love for his fellow Jew. Before his demise, he instructed his sons to write no other praise on his tombstone but Ohev Yisrael (Lover of Jews).
[1], 117 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 19.
The book was brought to press by the author's grandson, Rebbe Meshulam Zusia of Zinkov (Zinkiv). In his foreword, he relates how his father, Rebbe Yitzchak Meir, son of the author, realized that many were copying the Rebbe's teachings and each person according to his own understanding, and was concerned that this would lead to mistakes. He therefore chose one astute, outstanding Torah scholar and designated him to record the holy teachings, after which the writings were reviewed, and when necessary corrected, by the rebbe. Further in the foreword, he explains that the book was named Ohev Yisrael, based on the author's repeated assertion that the one character trait in which he could confidently take pride, even before the Heavenly court, was his outstanding love for his fellow Jew. Before his demise, he instructed his sons to write no other praise on his tombstone but Ohev Yisrael (Lover of Jews).
[1], 117 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 19.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,250
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Tikkun Leil Shavuot and Hoshana Rabba, based on the book of the Shelah. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1857.
Two title pages. First title page printed in red and black.
336 pages. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Significant worming, affecting text. Old binding.
Two title pages. First title page printed in red and black.
336 pages. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Significant worming, affecting text. Old binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $2,500
Sold for: $7,500
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Korban Minchah siddur (nusach Ashkenaz), with Yiddish commentary, laws and customs. Includes the Book of Tehillim with Maamadot. Zhitomir: R. Aryeh Leib Shapira, grandson of the rabbi of Slavita, 1856.
Divisional title page for the Book of Tehillim. First title page printed in red and black.
134, 137-230; 87, 89-117 leaves (final leaf of Tehillim foliated 87 and first leaf of Maamadot foliated 89, numbering of gatherings also indicates a missing leaf, yet no content seems to be missing). 23.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming and tears, significantly affecting text, to title page and other leaves. Book professionally restored, tears and worming repaired with paper. New binding.
Divisional title page for the Book of Tehillim. First title page printed in red and black.
134, 137-230; 87, 89-117 leaves (final leaf of Tehillim foliated 87 and first leaf of Maamadot foliated 89, numbering of gatherings also indicates a missing leaf, yet no content seems to be missing). 23.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming and tears, significantly affecting text, to title page and other leaves. Book professionally restored, tears and worming repaired with paper. New binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
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Seder Tefillot LeShabbatot HaShana, Nusach Sefard (Shacharit and Mussaf Shabbat prayers). Zhitomir: Shapira Brothers of Slavita, 1847. Printed as an addendum to the Five Books of the Torah printed that year.
[2], 32 pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tear to title page, not affecting text, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
[2], 32 pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tear to title page, not affecting text, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $938
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Tikunei HaZohar. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1863.
With an approbation by R. Aharon of Chernobyl (mechutan of the publisher R. Yehoshua Heshel), in praise of the printers and this superior edition, in which mistakes that had crept into previous editions were corrected. The approbation concludes with blessings for "lengthy and good life, and may G-d shower you with goodness, both in material and spiritual matters, with sons, life and plentiful sustenance".
[2], 182 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Minor marginal tears to some leaves. Early leather binding, worn, with damage and torn spine.
With an approbation by R. Aharon of Chernobyl (mechutan of the publisher R. Yehoshua Heshel), in praise of the printers and this superior edition, in which mistakes that had crept into previous editions were corrected. The approbation concludes with blessings for "lengthy and good life, and may G-d shower you with goodness, both in material and spiritual matters, with sons, life and plentiful sustenance".
[2], 182 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Minor marginal tears to some leaves. Early leather binding, worn, with damage and torn spine.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $875
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Sefer Charedim, on the 613 mitzvot, by the kabbalist R. Elazar Azikri of Safed. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1857.
Bound with two (incomplete) books: Even Shelemah, by R. Shmuel Moltzan. [Vilna, 1873]. Avodat HaKodesh by the Chida. Lublin, 1874.
Sefer Charedim: 1-144, 161-176, 161-240 pages. Even Shelemah: 3-14, 17-88 pages. Lacking title page and one leaf in middle. Avodat HaKodesh: 120, 123-124 pages. Lacking several leaves at end. 15 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor worming to several leaves. Old binding, with damage.
Bound with two (incomplete) books: Even Shelemah, by R. Shmuel Moltzan. [Vilna, 1873]. Avodat HaKodesh by the Chida. Lublin, 1874.
Sefer Charedim: 1-144, 161-176, 161-240 pages. Even Shelemah: 3-14, 17-88 pages. Lacking title page and one leaf in middle. Avodat HaKodesh: 120, 123-124 pages. Lacking several leaves at end. 15 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor worming to several leaves. Old binding, with damage.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $5,000
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The Book of Tehillim with the commentary of the Radak. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1867.
Incomplete copy. 8, 10-56, 58-72, 81-128, 137-147 leaves. Lacking 18 leaves (supplied in photocopy): 9, 57, 73-80, 129-136. 14.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Marginal tears to first and final leaves, repaired with paper. Tears affecting text on several leaves. Margins of several leaves trimmed with damage to headings. New leather binding.
Incomplete copy. 8, 10-56, 58-72, 81-128, 137-147 leaves. Lacking 18 leaves (supplied in photocopy): 9, 57, 73-80, 129-136. 14.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Marginal tears to first and final leaves, repaired with paper. Tears affecting text on several leaves. Margins of several leaves trimmed with damage to headings. New leather binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,125
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Babylonian Talmud, with Piskei Tosafot, Rosh, the Rambam's commentary on Mishnayot, Maharsha, Maharam Schiff and Meir Nativ. Zhitomir: Grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita, 1858-1864. Partial set – ten volumes.
This edition includes Meir Nativ, a composition by R. Shabtai HaKohen (a relative of the Shach), omitted from later editions of the Talmud printed in Vilna, Warsaw and Lviv. The Chazon Ish favored and praised the Zhitomir edition of the Talmud, mainly for its inclusion of the Meir Nativ and also because of the publishers' reverence for the holiness of the Talmud.
Includes volumes: Chullin; Bava Kama; Bava Batra; Menachot; Kiddushin; Bava Metzia; Sanhedrin; Pesachim and Chagigah; Rosh Hashana, Yoma and Sukka; Makkot, Horayot, Eduyot, Avot D'Rabbi Natan and minor tractates.
Signatures.
10 volumes. 35.5-40 cm. Partly printed on dry paper. Overall good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming in several places. Tears. Handwritten inscriptions. Original leather bindings, partially detached, with wear and significant damage.
This edition includes Meir Nativ, a composition by R. Shabtai HaKohen (a relative of the Shach), omitted from later editions of the Talmud printed in Vilna, Warsaw and Lviv. The Chazon Ish favored and praised the Zhitomir edition of the Talmud, mainly for its inclusion of the Meir Nativ and also because of the publishers' reverence for the holiness of the Talmud.
Includes volumes: Chullin; Bava Kama; Bava Batra; Menachot; Kiddushin; Bava Metzia; Sanhedrin; Pesachim and Chagigah; Rosh Hashana, Yoma and Sukka; Makkot, Horayot, Eduyot, Avot D'Rabbi Natan and minor tractates.
Signatures.
10 volumes. 35.5-40 cm. Partly printed on dry paper. Overall good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming in several places. Tears. Handwritten inscriptions. Original leather bindings, partially detached, with wear and significant damage.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $3,000
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Shenei Luchot HaBrit (Shelah), by R. Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz. Amsterdam: Immanual son of Joseph Athias, 1698. Engraved title page (by Avraham son of Yaakov HaGer).
Shenei Luchot HaBrit contains many halachic novellae, Kabbalistic principles, homiletics and ethics, and incorporates all realms of the Torah. The book was received with awe throughout the Jewish world, and its teachings are quoted in the books of leading poskim and kabbalists. Many renowned Chassidic leaders were extraordinarily devoted to the study of the books of the Shelah.
This edition of the Shelah was printed in Amsterdam in 1698, birth year of the Baal Shem Tov, and Chassidic lore ties these two events.
Several lengthy glosses in Ashkenazic script, including four signed by "Aryeh Leib Binswangen", with mention of the year 1742. Gloss by a different writer, signed: "Eli. of Sprendlingen, near Bingen am Rhein".
[4], 422; 44; [12] leaves. 28.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark dampstains to first and final leaves. Marginal tears to first two title pages and final leaves, slightly affecting title border and text of final leaf, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
Shenei Luchot HaBrit contains many halachic novellae, Kabbalistic principles, homiletics and ethics, and incorporates all realms of the Torah. The book was received with awe throughout the Jewish world, and its teachings are quoted in the books of leading poskim and kabbalists. Many renowned Chassidic leaders were extraordinarily devoted to the study of the books of the Shelah.
This edition of the Shelah was printed in Amsterdam in 1698, birth year of the Baal Shem Tov, and Chassidic lore ties these two events.
Several lengthy glosses in Ashkenazic script, including four signed by "Aryeh Leib Binswangen", with mention of the year 1742. Gloss by a different writer, signed: "Eli. of Sprendlingen, near Bingen am Rhein".
[4], 422; 44; [12] leaves. 28.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark dampstains to first and final leaves. Marginal tears to first two title pages and final leaves, slightly affecting title border and text of final leaf, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
Sold for: $938
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Responsa Tashbetz, all four parts, responsa and Chut HaMeshulash. Amsterdam, 1738. First edition, with four title pages – the first title page is illustrated with figures of Moshe and Aharon, David and Shlomo.
Reputedly, the author, R. Shimon son of Tzemach Duran, merited to have his books beautifully printed and bound in fine, elegant bindings in virtue of his practice to cover his open books with a lavish kerchief (R. Yitzchak Palachi, Yafeh LaLev, III, Yoreh De'ah 277:3). Furthermore, it is told that he deeply respected his holy books and would clean them daily with a silk cloth (S.Y. Agnon, Sefer Sofer VeSipur, p. 152, related by R. Eliezerov in the name of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch; N. Ben Menachem, Gevilei Sefarim, pp. 11-12, related by R. Zevin in the name of the Rebbe Rashab of Lubavitch). Interestingly, all copies of this book with the original bindings were artistically prepared by hand, ornamented and decorated, with almost no copy similar to another. Most original bindings were made of fine mottled vellum, reminiscent of fish skin.
[11], 91; 69, [1]; 68, [1]; [1], 101, [1] leaves. 31.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text on some leaves. Small marginal tears to title page and other leaves, repaired with paper. Various signatures and stamps. Original artistically decorated parchment binding, with metal clasps (one lacking). Damage to binding; tears to spine. Back board partially detached.
This edition has several variants, which can be differentiated by the number of title pages. Some copies are known to have seven title pages (and even eight, see Kedem Auction 59, item 88), and some, like this copy, were printed with only four title pages (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, and see article by Dan and Gita Yardeni, Alei Sefer, X, pp. 119-132).
Reputedly, the author, R. Shimon son of Tzemach Duran, merited to have his books beautifully printed and bound in fine, elegant bindings in virtue of his practice to cover his open books with a lavish kerchief (R. Yitzchak Palachi, Yafeh LaLev, III, Yoreh De'ah 277:3). Furthermore, it is told that he deeply respected his holy books and would clean them daily with a silk cloth (S.Y. Agnon, Sefer Sofer VeSipur, p. 152, related by R. Eliezerov in the name of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch; N. Ben Menachem, Gevilei Sefarim, pp. 11-12, related by R. Zevin in the name of the Rebbe Rashab of Lubavitch). Interestingly, all copies of this book with the original bindings were artistically prepared by hand, ornamented and decorated, with almost no copy similar to another. Most original bindings were made of fine mottled vellum, reminiscent of fish skin.
[11], 91; 69, [1]; 68, [1]; [1], 101, [1] leaves. 31.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text on some leaves. Small marginal tears to title page and other leaves, repaired with paper. Various signatures and stamps. Original artistically decorated parchment binding, with metal clasps (one lacking). Damage to binding; tears to spine. Back board partially detached.
This edition has several variants, which can be differentiated by the number of title pages. Some copies are known to have seven title pages (and even eight, see Kedem Auction 59, item 88), and some, like this copy, were printed with only four title pages (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, and see article by Dan and Gita Yardeni, Alei Sefer, X, pp. 119-132).
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Two parts from two different editions of the book Knesset HaGedolah, in matching bindings, dedicated to the Jewish library in Oran, Algeria:
• Knesset HaGedolah, Choshen Mishpat, Parts I-II, selected rulings and glosses on the Tur and its commentators and on the Shulchan Aruch, by R. Chaim Benveniste Rabbi of Izmir. Izmir, [1734]. First edition of part II and Mahadura Batra of part I.
The author published only half of his work on Choshen Mishpat (until section 156) in 1660, due to lack of funding. The rest of his work was first published in this book, after his passing, together with the Mahadura Batra of the first part.
• Knesset HaGedolah, Yoreh De'ah – sections 1-68, by R. Chaim Benveniste Rabbi of Izmir. Salonika, [1807]. Second edition.
Both volumes in elegant, gilt-decorated leather bindings. A dedication to the Jewish library in Oran is lettered on front board of each volume, dated 1887.
Signatures and inscriptions.
Choshen Mishpat: [2], 394 leaves. 30 cm. Yoreh De'ah: [1], 312 leaves. 28.5 cm. Condition varies. Stains and wear. Significant worming to leaves and bindings, affecting text. Open tears to title page of Choshen Mishpat and other leaves, affecting text and title border. Gilt-decorated leather bindings, detached and damaged (dedication on one volume partially effaced).
• Knesset HaGedolah, Choshen Mishpat, Parts I-II, selected rulings and glosses on the Tur and its commentators and on the Shulchan Aruch, by R. Chaim Benveniste Rabbi of Izmir. Izmir, [1734]. First edition of part II and Mahadura Batra of part I.
The author published only half of his work on Choshen Mishpat (until section 156) in 1660, due to lack of funding. The rest of his work was first published in this book, after his passing, together with the Mahadura Batra of the first part.
• Knesset HaGedolah, Yoreh De'ah – sections 1-68, by R. Chaim Benveniste Rabbi of Izmir. Salonika, [1807]. Second edition.
Both volumes in elegant, gilt-decorated leather bindings. A dedication to the Jewish library in Oran is lettered on front board of each volume, dated 1887.
Signatures and inscriptions.
Choshen Mishpat: [2], 394 leaves. 30 cm. Yoreh De'ah: [1], 312 leaves. 28.5 cm. Condition varies. Stains and wear. Significant worming to leaves and bindings, affecting text. Open tears to title page of Choshen Mishpat and other leaves, affecting text and title border. Gilt-decorated leather bindings, detached and damaged (dedication on one volume partially effaced).
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Hon Ashir, commentaries and novellae on the Six Orders of Mishnah, by the kabbalist R. Immanuel Chai Ricchi. Amsterdam, [1731]. First edition.
The author, R. Immanuel Chai Ricchi, author of Mishnat Chassidim, writes in his first preface to this book that he composed the book in Safed over the course of two years. He also describes there his trials and tribulations.
Two poems composed by R. Immanuel Chai Ricchi were printed in this book, including the sheet music. According to Chabad tradition, this was the source for the melody known as "Lechatchila Ariber", composed by Rebbe Maharash of Lubavitch, and it allegedly originates from the Arizal.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions on title page. A few glosses.
[4], 168 leaves. 22 cm. Browned paper. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming to final leaves. Marginal tears to first leaves, slightly affecting title page border. Inner margins of first leaves strengthened with paper. New binding.
Two leaves with poems and sheet music bound after leaf of approbations.
The author, R. Immanuel Chai Ricchi, author of Mishnat Chassidim, writes in his first preface to this book that he composed the book in Safed over the course of two years. He also describes there his trials and tribulations.
Two poems composed by R. Immanuel Chai Ricchi were printed in this book, including the sheet music. According to Chabad tradition, this was the source for the melody known as "Lechatchila Ariber", composed by Rebbe Maharash of Lubavitch, and it allegedly originates from the Arizal.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions on title page. A few glosses.
[4], 168 leaves. 22 cm. Browned paper. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming to final leaves. Marginal tears to first leaves, slightly affecting title page border. Inner margins of first leaves strengthened with paper. New binding.
Two leaves with poems and sheet music bound after leaf of approbations.
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