Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $813
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Two books of Pri Chadash on Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah part and Orach Chaim-Even HaEzer part – first editions:
• Pri Chadash, on Yoreh De'ah, by R. Chizkiyah da Silva. Amsterdam: David Tartas, [1692]. Engraved title page. First edition.
First book of R. Chizkiyah da Silva, and the only one printed in his lifetime.
The book aroused a great controversy, since the author didn't hesitate to use sharp language when disagreeing with the Beit Yosef and other leading Acharonim. The book was well received in Europe, though banned by the rabbis of Egypt.
Signatures at the top of the title page. Various stamps throughout the book, including stamps of R. Benzion Heilperin Rabbi of Nanash (Hajdúnánás), with a scholarly gloss in his handwriting on p. 121a. Signature on leaf [2].
[2], 116, [2], 117-130 leaves. Fair condition. Stains. Tears, including open tears, and worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. New leather binding.
• Pri Chadash on Orach Chaim and Even HaEzer (laws of Rosh Chodesh, Pesach, Yom Tov, Megillah and Gittin, and commentaries on Sefer HaMada by the Rambam), by R. Chizkiyah da Silva. Amsterdam: Netanel Foa, [1706]. First edition, published by the author's son. With dedication leaf (in Portuguese) to the philanthropist Yaakov Ferrara.
Ownership inscription on the title page of R. Mercado Saadia HaLevi, a Torah scholar of Izmir, author of Neveh Tzedek on the Rambam. Some glosses (trimmed) in Oriental script.
[4], 74 leaves; 19, [1] leaves; 9 leaves. (Including leaf with Portuguese dedication, not found in all copies). 29 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Tears and worming, affecting text in some places. Leaves trimmed with damage to edge of text in several places. Stamps and inscriptions. New binding.
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• Pri Chadash, on Yoreh De'ah, by R. Chizkiyah da Silva. Amsterdam: David Tartas, [1692]. Engraved title page. First edition.
First book of R. Chizkiyah da Silva, and the only one printed in his lifetime.
The book aroused a great controversy, since the author didn't hesitate to use sharp language when disagreeing with the Beit Yosef and other leading Acharonim. The book was well received in Europe, though banned by the rabbis of Egypt.
Signatures at the top of the title page. Various stamps throughout the book, including stamps of R. Benzion Heilperin Rabbi of Nanash (Hajdúnánás), with a scholarly gloss in his handwriting on p. 121a. Signature on leaf [2].
[2], 116, [2], 117-130 leaves. Fair condition. Stains. Tears, including open tears, and worming, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. New leather binding.
• Pri Chadash on Orach Chaim and Even HaEzer (laws of Rosh Chodesh, Pesach, Yom Tov, Megillah and Gittin, and commentaries on Sefer HaMada by the Rambam), by R. Chizkiyah da Silva. Amsterdam: Netanel Foa, [1706]. First edition, published by the author's son. With dedication leaf (in Portuguese) to the philanthropist Yaakov Ferrara.
Ownership inscription on the title page of R. Mercado Saadia HaLevi, a Torah scholar of Izmir, author of Neveh Tzedek on the Rambam. Some glosses (trimmed) in Oriental script.
[4], 74 leaves; 19, [1] leaves; 9 leaves. (Including leaf with Portuguese dedication, not found in all copies). 29 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Tears and worming, affecting text in some places. Leaves trimmed with damage to edge of text in several places. Stamps and inscriptions. New binding.
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![Lechem Shamayim, on the Mishnayot, Part I, with Binyan Beit HaBechirah, by Rabbi Yaakov Emden (the Yaavetz). Wandsbek, [1733]](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/59.jpg "Lechem Shamayim – Wandsbek, 1733 – First Edition – Rabbi Yaakov Emden'")
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $525
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Lechem Shamayim, on the Mishnayot, Part I, with Binyan Beit HaBechirah, by Rabbi Yaakov Emden (the Yaavetz). Wandsbek, [1733]. First edition.
The Yaavetz's first published book and the only one of his books not printed in Altona, where he established his printing press. An illustration on verso of title page depicts the altar according to the Raavad.
118, 120-121 leaves. Lacking final leaf. 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Minor wear. Minor open tears to several leaves (including title page), slightly affecting text. Paper repairs on both sides of title page. Stamps. New binding.
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The Yaavetz's first published book and the only one of his books not printed in Altona, where he established his printing press. An illustration on verso of title page depicts the altar according to the Raavad.
118, 120-121 leaves. Lacking final leaf. 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Minor wear. Minor open tears to several leaves (including title page), slightly affecting text. Paper repairs on both sides of title page. Stamps. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $688
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Tzelach – Tziyun LeNefesh Chaya, on Tractate Pesachim, by R. Yechezkel HaLevi Landau the Noda BiYehuda, rabbi of Prague. Prague: Joseph Emmanuel Diesbach, [1783-1784]. First edition. First book of the Tzelach series. Printed in the author's lifetime.
Signatures on the title page and front endpaper of R. Azriel Pollack (1803-1887), disciple of the Chatam Sofer. Dayan in Eisenstadt for over forty years. Additional inscriptions and stamps of R. Avraham Figdor of Sárvár.
Other inscriptions.
Glosses (mostly late). Lengthy gloss on p. 13b (possibly handwritten by R. Azriel Pollack).
[2], 123, [1] leaves. Extra copies of leaves 93-94. 34 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear. Marginal tears to title page and several other leaves, including minor open tears, repaired in part with sellotape (over text). New binding.
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Signatures on the title page and front endpaper of R. Azriel Pollack (1803-1887), disciple of the Chatam Sofer. Dayan in Eisenstadt for over forty years. Additional inscriptions and stamps of R. Avraham Figdor of Sárvár.
Other inscriptions.
Glosses (mostly late). Lengthy gloss on p. 13b (possibly handwritten by R. Azriel Pollack).
[2], 123, [1] leaves. Extra copies of leaves 93-94. 34 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear. Marginal tears to title page and several other leaves, including minor open tears, repaired in part with sellotape (over text). New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,375
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Responsa Noda BiYehuda, Mahadura Kama, Parts I and II, by R. Yechezkel HaLevi Segal Landau Rabbi of Prague. Prague, [1776-1777]. First edition. Separate title page for Part II.
The book was printed in stages, beginning in Adar 1776 and ending in Tevet 1777.
Handwritten inscription on second leaf, with signature extending over leaves 1-2. Signature (deleted) on title page. Glosses on pp. 19a and 21b.
[2], 86, [9] leaves; [1], 157 leaves. 32 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming. Minor open tears to title page of part I, not affecting text. Stamps (large inked stamps in several places, over text). New binding.
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The book was printed in stages, beginning in Adar 1776 and ending in Tevet 1777.
Handwritten inscription on second leaf, with signature extending over leaves 1-2. Signature (deleted) on title page. Glosses on pp. 19a and 21b.
[2], 86, [9] leaves; [1], 157 leaves. 32 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming. Minor open tears to title page of part I, not affecting text. Stamps (large inked stamps in several places, over text). New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
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Responsa Noda BiYehuda – Tinyana, two parts, responsa on the four parts of Shulchan Aruch, by R. Yechezkel HaLevi Segal Landau Rabbi of Prague. Prague, 1811. First edition. Two parts in two volumes. Separate title page for each part.
The book Noda BiYehuda – Mahadura Kama was published in the author's lifetime in 1776-1777. This book, Noda BiYehuda – Mahadura Tinyana, was published in 1811, after the author's passing (in 1793). The book was arranged and brought to print by the author's son R. Shmuel Rabbi of Prague, and includes dozens of his responsa and glosses, as well as several responsa from the author's eldest son R. Yaakov'ke.
Signatures on title page of vol. II.
Two volumes. Vol. I: [6], 2-161, 163-170 leaves. Vol. II: [1], 169, 150-159, [1] leaves. Approx. 34-35 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather bindings.
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The book Noda BiYehuda – Mahadura Kama was published in the author's lifetime in 1776-1777. This book, Noda BiYehuda – Mahadura Tinyana, was published in 1811, after the author's passing (in 1793). The book was arranged and brought to print by the author's son R. Shmuel Rabbi of Prague, and includes dozens of his responsa and glosses, as well as several responsa from the author's eldest son R. Yaakov'ke.
Signatures on title page of vol. II.
Two volumes. Vol. I: [6], 2-161, 163-170 leaves. Vol. II: [1], 169, 150-159, [1] leaves. Approx. 34-35 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather bindings.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $375
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Avnei Milu'im, Part I, on Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer (sections 1-52), with Meshovev Netivot, by R. Aryeh Leib HaKohen Heller, author of Ketzot HaChoshen and Shev Shemateta. Lviv: Naftali Hertz Grossman, 1815. First edition.
Meshovev Netivot is a response to the objections of the Netivot HaMishpat on his book Ketzot HaChoshen.
Ownership inscriptions on the title page.
[1], 75, 14, [4] leaves. 36 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming. Minor open tears to title page, affecting ornament and text on verso. Tear to leaf 52, slightly affecting text. Old binding, worn and damaged.
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Meshovev Netivot is a response to the objections of the Netivot HaMishpat on his book Ketzot HaChoshen.
Ownership inscriptions on the title page.
[1], 75, 14, [4] leaves. 36 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming. Minor open tears to title page, affecting ornament and text on verso. Tear to leaf 52, slightly affecting text. Old binding, worn and damaged.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $575
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Shulchan HaTahor, abridged Halachot for the whole year, based on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim and Yoreh De'ah, by R. David Pardo, with the Rema's glosses inserted by R. Tzvi Hersh son of R. Itzek Premishla. Amsterdam: printer not indicated, [1770].
Miniature volume.
Title within fine engraved border (depicting a deer at the top, in reference to the publisher's name R. Tzvi Hersh Premishla; depicted at bottom are three men sitting by a table, alluding to the name of the book).
[8], 92 leaves. 9.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Leaves trimmed with damage to lower part of engraved title page border, and to headings in several places. Bookplate. Original binding with parchment spine, worn and damaged.
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Miniature volume.
Title within fine engraved border (depicting a deer at the top, in reference to the publisher's name R. Tzvi Hersh Premishla; depicted at bottom are three men sitting by a table, alluding to the name of the book).
[8], 92 leaves. 9.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Leaves trimmed with damage to lower part of engraved title page border, and to headings in several places. Bookplate. Original binding with parchment spine, worn and damaged.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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