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: $1,500
Sold for: $5,000
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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.
Ownership inscription on first title page; stamp on second title page.
[4], 422; 44; [12] leaves. 29 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good to good-fair condition, first five leaves in fair condition. Stains. Large open tears to first leaves, with significant damage to text and first engraved title page, repaired with paper; photocopy and handwritten text replacements. Minor open tears in several other places. Handwritten inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
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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.
Ownership inscription on first title page; stamp on second title page.
[4], 422; 44; [12] leaves. 29 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good to good-fair condition, first five leaves in fair condition. Stains. Large open tears to first leaves, with significant damage to text and first engraved title page, repaired with paper; photocopy and handwritten text replacements. Minor open tears in several other places. Handwritten inscriptions and stamps. New leather 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
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $10,625
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"This is the book of Adam HaRishon given to him by Raziel HaMalach". Kabbalah and segulot. Amsterdam: Moses Mendes Coitinho, [1701]. First edition. Many kabbalistic illustrations.
First edition, edited and printed based on manuscripts. This book is the source of many renowned segulot, for remembering Torah study, a protective amulet for a woman giving birth, etc. Just having this book in the house is a reputed segulah for protection from harm and fire. Some say that it is a segulah for the childless and for women experiencing difficult labor.
18, [1], 19-45 leaves. 23 cm. Fair condition, several leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains, including dampstains. Several leaves with significant traces of past dampness and mold. Tears, including large marginal open tears to title and other leaves, affecting text and slightly affecting title page border (without loss), repaired in part with paper (with handwritten text replacement on final leaf). Inscriptions in Oriental script. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
First edition, edited and printed based on manuscripts. This book is the source of many renowned segulot, for remembering Torah study, a protective amulet for a woman giving birth, etc. Just having this book in the house is a reputed segulah for protection from harm and fire. Some say that it is a segulah for the childless and for women experiencing difficult labor.
18, [1], 19-45 leaves. 23 cm. Fair condition, several leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains, including dampstains. Several leaves with significant traces of past dampness and mold. Tears, including large marginal open tears to title and other leaves, affecting text and slightly affecting title page border (without loss), repaired in part with paper (with handwritten text replacement on final leaf). Inscriptions in Oriental script. New leather 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
Opening: $400
Sold for: $875
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Semichat Chachamim, two parts. Part I: Birkat Hashem, Part II: Kedushah UVerachah, by R. Naphtali HaKohen Katz, rabbi of Frankfurt am Main. Frankfurt am Main: Johann Wust, [1704-1706]. First edition.
The first part constitutes a lengthy Kabbalistic introduction, while the second part contains novellae on tractate Berachot. Printed in the lifetime of the author, the celebrated Ashkenazi kabbalist R. Naftali Katz (1650-1719), rabbi of Ostroh, Posen and Frankfurt am Main.
Each part with elaborate engraved title page. The first title page is followed by a star-shaped poem.
79; [1], 140 leaves. 31.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Minor tears to several leaves. Open tears to first title page and second leaf (with star-shaped poem), affecting title page border and text on second leaf, repaired with paper (title page border completed by hand, text of poem completed in photocopy). Leaves trimmed with damage to engraved title page borders, and to text in a few places. Worming affecting text, repaired with paper. Final leaf possibly supplied from a different copy. Inscriptions. Stamp. New leather binding.
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The first part constitutes a lengthy Kabbalistic introduction, while the second part contains novellae on tractate Berachot. Printed in the lifetime of the author, the celebrated Ashkenazi kabbalist R. Naftali Katz (1650-1719), rabbi of Ostroh, Posen and Frankfurt am Main.
Each part with elaborate engraved title page. The first title page is followed by a star-shaped poem.
79; [1], 140 leaves. 31.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Minor tears to several leaves. Open tears to first title page and second leaf (with star-shaped poem), affecting title page border and text on second leaf, repaired with paper (title page border completed by hand, text of poem completed in photocopy). Leaves trimmed with damage to engraved title page borders, and to text in a few places. Worming affecting text, repaired with paper. Final leaf possibly supplied from a different copy. Inscriptions. Stamp. New leather binding.
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![Derech Chochmah, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto – the Ramchal. Amsterdam: Widow and Sons of Jacob Proops Katz, [1783]. First edit](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/68_1.jpg "Derech Chochmah – By the Ramchal – First edition – Amsterdam, 1783")
![Derech Chochmah, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto – the Ramchal. Amsterdam: Widow and Sons of Jacob Proops Katz, [1783]. First edit](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/68_2.jpg "Derech Chochmah – By the Ramchal – First edition – Amsterdam, 1783")
![Derech Chochmah, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto – the Ramchal. Amsterdam: Widow and Sons of Jacob Proops Katz, [1783]. First edit](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/68_3.jpg "Derech Chochmah – By the Ramchal – First edition – Amsterdam, 1783")
![Derech Chochmah, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto – the Ramchal. Amsterdam: Widow and Sons of Jacob Proops Katz, [1783]. First edit](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/68_4.jpg "Derech Chochmah – By the Ramchal – First edition – Amsterdam, 1783")
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,000
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Derech Chochmah, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto – the Ramchal. Amsterdam: Widow and Sons of Jacob Proops Katz, [1783]. First edition.
The book includes four works by the Ramchal, printed here for the first time: Derech Chochmah – on the purpose of life, the way of attaining it and the correct course of study (presented as a dialogue between a teacher and his disciple); Maamar al HaHaggadot – the correct approach to aggadic literature; Maamar HaIkarim – explanation of general topics: Torah and mitzvot, prophecy and providence, reward and punishment, and more; Maamar HaChochmah – explanation of Rosh Hashanah prayers, Passover seder, reincarnation and kabbalistic principles.
Divisional title pages. In this copy, the book was divided into four volumes; each work forms a separate volume.
4 volumes. Derech Chochmah: [5], 5; Maamar al HaHaggadot: [1], 3; Maamar HaIkarim: [1], 7; Maamar HaChochmah: [1], 10 leaves. Approx. 17 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming to first volume. Tear slightly affecting text in vol. II. Stamps (including library stamps of the researcher and writer Nehemiah Samuel Libowitz, 1862-1939). New bindings.
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The book includes four works by the Ramchal, printed here for the first time: Derech Chochmah – on the purpose of life, the way of attaining it and the correct course of study (presented as a dialogue between a teacher and his disciple); Maamar al HaHaggadot – the correct approach to aggadic literature; Maamar HaIkarim – explanation of general topics: Torah and mitzvot, prophecy and providence, reward and punishment, and more; Maamar HaChochmah – explanation of Rosh Hashanah prayers, Passover seder, reincarnation and kabbalistic principles.
Divisional title pages. In this copy, the book was divided into four volumes; each work forms a separate volume.
4 volumes. Derech Chochmah: [5], 5; Maamar al HaHaggadot: [1], 3; Maamar HaIkarim: [1], 7; Maamar HaChochmah: [1], 10 leaves. Approx. 17 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming to first volume. Tear slightly affecting text in vol. II. Stamps (including library stamps of the researcher and writer Nehemiah Samuel Libowitz, 1862-1939). New bindings.
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
Opening: $500
Sold for: $2,500
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Klach Pitchei Chochmah, kabbalistic methodology, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto – the Ramchal. Korets: Johann Anthon Krüger, [1785]. First edition.
This is the main kabbalistic work of the Ramchal to be printed until the mid-19th century. R. Aharon Marcus, researcher of Chassidut, writes that the present work was saved from destruction by the Maggid of Mezeritch, who then instructed his disciple R. Shlomo Lutsker author of Divrat Shlomo to publish it.
116 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, slightly affecting text. Closed and open tears to tittle page and several other leaves, affecting title page border and text. Leaves trimmed close to text in several places, with damage to headings. Inscriptions. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
This is the main kabbalistic work of the Ramchal to be printed until the mid-19th century. R. Aharon Marcus, researcher of Chassidut, writes that the present work was saved from destruction by the Maggid of Mezeritch, who then instructed his disciple R. Shlomo Lutsker author of Divrat Shlomo to publish it.
116 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, slightly affecting text. Closed and open tears to tittle page and several other leaves, affecting title page border and text. Leaves trimmed close to text in several places, with damage to headings. Inscriptions. New leather binding.
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![Tikkunei HaZohar. Korets and Polonne: Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, [1791].
This edition has several variants. The pre](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/70.jpg "Tikkunei HaZohar – Korets-Polonne, 1791 – Approbation by the Maggid Ra")
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $550
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Tikkunei HaZohar. Korets and Polonne: Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, [1791].
This edition has several variants. The present copy was printed mostly in Polonne, apart from the title page and leaves 2-4, which were printed in Korets (other copies were printed entirely in Polonne).
Approbation of R. Yitzchak Yosef, the Maggid of Polonne, on verso of title page.
160 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Tears and wear. Worming to several leaves (slightly affecting text in several places). Repairs with paper to title page and two last leaves. Inscriptions and stamps. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
This edition has several variants. The present copy was printed mostly in Polonne, apart from the title page and leaves 2-4, which were printed in Korets (other copies were printed entirely in Polonne).
Approbation of R. Yitzchak Yosef, the Maggid of Polonne, on verso of title page.
160 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Tears and wear. Worming to several leaves (slightly affecting text in several places). Repairs with paper to title page and two last leaves. Inscriptions and 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
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
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Shaar Gan Eden, foundations of Kabbalah, by R. Yaakov Koppel Lifshitz of Mezeritch. Korets: Avraham son of Yitzchak Eizik and Eliyahu son of Yaakov [HaLevi], [1803]. First edition. With an approbation by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev.
The books of R. Yaakov Koppel of Mezeritch – Shaar Gan Eden and the Kol Yaakov siddur, are adapted and edited compilations of the writings of the Remak, R. Chaim Vital and R. Yisrael Sarug, with the addition of his own novellae. They were held in exceptionally high regard by prominent Chassidic leaders, and are quoted extensively.
Kabbalistic glosses in square (Oriental) script. Stamps in several places: "Nechemiah". Handwritten inscription on p. 1a. Signature on title page.
[2], 84 leaves. 31.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears, including marginal open tear to title page, slightly affecting text on both sides of leaf, repaired with paper. Worming, slightly affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
The books of R. Yaakov Koppel of Mezeritch – Shaar Gan Eden and the Kol Yaakov siddur, are adapted and edited compilations of the writings of the Remak, R. Chaim Vital and R. Yisrael Sarug, with the addition of his own novellae. They were held in exceptionally high regard by prominent Chassidic leaders, and are quoted extensively.
Kabbalistic glosses in square (Oriental) script. Stamps in several places: "Nechemiah". Handwritten inscription on p. 1a. Signature on title page.
[2], 84 leaves. 31.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears, including marginal open tear to title page, slightly affecting text on both sides of leaf, repaired with paper. Worming, slightly affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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