Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Pri Etz, Chassidic homilies on the Torah and festivals, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk, with a copy of his will. Zhitomir: I.M. Bakst, 1874. First Edition.
The title page states that the work was copied from a manuscript in the possession of Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl.
Copy of Rebbe Menachem Mendel's will on p. 3.
30 pages. 20 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming (and minor open tears) to many leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Stamps. New binding.
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The title page states that the work was copied from a manuscript in the possession of Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl.
Copy of Rebbe Menachem Mendel's will on p. 3.
30 pages. 20 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming (and minor open tears) to many leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Stamps. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Menachem Tzion, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Rimanov (Rymanów). [Lviv? after 1851]. Second edition.
The book was written by the close disciple of R. Menachem Mendel, Rebbe Yechezkel Paneth, chief rabbi of Transylvania, author of Mareh Yechezkel.
This book is known as a segulah for livelihood. Indeed, a large part of the book pertains to Parashat HaMan (the passage in Shemot describing the falling of the manna for the Jews in the desert). The author prayed extensively for the livelihood of the Jewish people, and until this day, his gravesite is visited by Jews from all over the world praying for sustenance.
48, 53-56 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Many stains. Tears and worming, affecting text on several leaves. Pen inscription on leaf 2. New binding.
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The book was written by the close disciple of R. Menachem Mendel, Rebbe Yechezkel Paneth, chief rabbi of Transylvania, author of Mareh Yechezkel.
This book is known as a segulah for livelihood. Indeed, a large part of the book pertains to Parashat HaMan (the passage in Shemot describing the falling of the manna for the Jews in the desert). The author prayed extensively for the livelihood of the Jewish people, and until this day, his gravesite is visited by Jews from all over the world praying for sustenance.
48, 53-56 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Many stains. Tears and worming, affecting text on several leaves. Pen inscription on leaf 2. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Or HaGanuz, novellae on the Torah according to allegoric, kabbalistic and Chassidic approaches, with a second part – VeZot LiYehuda, novellae on Mishnayot "according to allegoric and kabbalistic approaches, lofty secrets", by R. Yehuda Leib HaKohen of Anipoli. Lviv: Uri Ze'ev Wolf Salat, [1866]. First edition. Divisional title page for part II.
The book bears the enthusiastic approbations of great Chassidic leaders, including the only approbation to a book ever issued by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Another approbation, by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl (the Maggid of Chernobyl), extols the segulah and protective qualities of the book: "Every person should purchase this holy book for merit and excellent protection for himself and his descendants". His holy sons – R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Trisk (Turiisk) and R. David of Tolna – also mention in their approbations the segulah for protection that their father described. In the publisher's foreword, the author's grandson likewise cites the protective qualities of the book.
[1], 12; 84; 33 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Minor worming, slightly affecting text. Marginal open tear to one leaf, not affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
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The book bears the enthusiastic approbations of great Chassidic leaders, including the only approbation to a book ever issued by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Another approbation, by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl (the Maggid of Chernobyl), extols the segulah and protective qualities of the book: "Every person should purchase this holy book for merit and excellent protection for himself and his descendants". His holy sons – R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Trisk (Turiisk) and R. David of Tolna – also mention in their approbations the segulah for protection that their father described. In the publisher's foreword, the author's grandson likewise cites the protective qualities of the book.
[1], 12; 84; 33 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Minor worming, slightly affecting text. Marginal open tear to one leaf, not affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $600
Sold for: $2,125
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Toldot Yitzchak, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, the festivals and on Tehillim, by Rebbe Yitzchak Shapiro of Neshchiz (Niesuchojeże). Warsaw: Nathan Schriftgiesser, 1868. First edition. Two title pages. Author's name printed in gold on first title page.
Many stamps of the author on the first five leaves. This book was published several months after the author's passing. It was presumably stamped by one of the family members, using the stamp from the rebbe's estate.
Rebbe Elimelech of Grodzisk writes in his approbation of the segulah in possessing this book: "It is fitting for every Jewish person to bring this book into his home so as to procure enduring blessing".
The author, Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz (1789-1868), was the youngest son of Rebbe Mordechai of Neshchiz and close disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Throughout his lifetime, Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz rarely lectured in public. However, in the last year of his life, he delivered lectures on the Torah and on Tehillim almost daily, which were recorded and published in the present book.
[4], 32; 30; 22; 32 leaves. 27 cm. Particularly wide margins. Good condition. Many stains. Tears and wear. Open tears to several leaves (slightly affecting text on one leaf). Worming to several leaves. Margins of second title page and final leaf partially cut away. Stamps. Many inscriptions. New binding.
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Many stamps of the author on the first five leaves. This book was published several months after the author's passing. It was presumably stamped by one of the family members, using the stamp from the rebbe's estate.
Rebbe Elimelech of Grodzisk writes in his approbation of the segulah in possessing this book: "It is fitting for every Jewish person to bring this book into his home so as to procure enduring blessing".
The author, Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz (1789-1868), was the youngest son of Rebbe Mordechai of Neshchiz and close disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Throughout his lifetime, Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz rarely lectured in public. However, in the last year of his life, he delivered lectures on the Torah and on Tehillim almost daily, which were recorded and published in the present book.
[4], 32; 30; 22; 32 leaves. 27 cm. Particularly wide margins. Good condition. Many stains. Tears and wear. Open tears to several leaves (slightly affecting text on one leaf). Worming to several leaves. Margins of second title page and final leaf partially cut away. Stamps. Many inscriptions. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
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Ateret Tiferet Yisrael, kabbalistic teachings and allusions on the weekly Torah portions, by R. Yisrael Charif of Satanov (Sataniv) – disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. Warsaw, 1871. Second edition.
The present copy comprises two title pages, a first general one, and a second more detailed one. This first title page is lacking in most copies.
Segulah book. Prominent Chassidic leaders laud the holiness of the book, and describe how just having it in the house is a segulah for the safeguarding of the household members, for success in all areas, and for protection from any harm.
The approbations contain profuse blessings for the buyers of this book.
[2], 3, [1], 82, [1], 84-88, [3] leaves. Includes first title page, lacking in most copies. 26 cm. Partially printed on dry paper. Good condition. Stains. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Six leaves at end of book ([1], 84-88), with novellae and responsa by the author's grandson, are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
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The present copy comprises two title pages, a first general one, and a second more detailed one. This first title page is lacking in most copies.
Segulah book. Prominent Chassidic leaders laud the holiness of the book, and describe how just having it in the house is a segulah for the safeguarding of the household members, for success in all areas, and for protection from any harm.
The approbations contain profuse blessings for the buyers of this book.
[2], 3, [1], 82, [1], 84-88, [3] leaves. Includes first title page, lacking in most copies. 26 cm. Partially printed on dry paper. Good condition. Stains. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Six leaves at end of book ([1], 84-88), with novellae and responsa by the author's grandson, are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Likutei Torah, Chassidic teachings and guidance, by Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl. Czernowitz: Johann Eckhardt und Sohn, 1859.
Second printing of the first edition. The first printing was issued with an errata leaf at the end of the book. In the second printing, issued later that year, all the printing errors were corrected in the body of the text.
Stamps of the Chabad synagogue in Piatra Neamţ (Romania), where the Baal Shem Tov reputedly prayed during his wanderings in the Carpathians.
[2], 63 [i.e. 64] leaves. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, minutely affecting text. Minor marginal open tears, not affecting text. New binding.
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Second printing of the first edition. The first printing was issued with an errata leaf at the end of the book. In the second printing, issued later that year, all the printing errors were corrected in the body of the text.
Stamps of the Chabad synagogue in Piatra Neamţ (Romania), where the Baal Shem Tov reputedly prayed during his wanderings in the Carpathians.
[2], 63 [i.e. 64] leaves. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, minutely affecting text. Minor marginal open tears, not affecting text. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $800
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Beit Aharon, "on Torah and worship of G-d", by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody, 1875. First edition.
Two title pages.
The book begins with Azharot Kodesh, and records of Chassidic practices from the rebbes of the Karlin-Stolin dynasty. The renowned Shabbat song – Kah Echsof Noam Shabbat by R. Aharon HaGadol of Karlin is printed on leaf 6 (p. 11).
[6], 316, [5] pages. 27 cm. Fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains. Wear and tears. Extensive worming, affecting text (significant damage to some leaves), repaired with paper. Marginal open tears to title page and other leaves, repaired with paper. New binding, with minor defects.
Some corrections were made to this first edition during the course of the printing, resulting in variations between the different copies.
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Two title pages.
The book begins with Azharot Kodesh, and records of Chassidic practices from the rebbes of the Karlin-Stolin dynasty. The renowned Shabbat song – Kah Echsof Noam Shabbat by R. Aharon HaGadol of Karlin is printed on leaf 6 (p. 11).
[6], 316, [5] pages. 27 cm. Fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains. Wear and tears. Extensive worming, affecting text (significant damage to some leaves), repaired with paper. Marginal open tears to title page and other leaves, repaired with paper. New binding, with minor defects.
Some corrections were made to this first edition during the course of the printing, resulting in variations between the different copies.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Duda'im BaSadeh, homiletics on the Five Books of the Torah, allusions on the High Holidays and Three Festivals and selections, by R. Reuven HaLevi Horowitz Rabbi of Zarnowitza (Żarnowiec), disciple of the Noam Elimelech. Lviv, 1859. First edition.
The publisher of this book, Rebbe Eliezer Yerucham Baron of Kraków (1830-1885/1892) was the grandson of the author and son-in-law of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. At the time of the printing of this book, he was childless, and in his foreword to this book, he writes of his hopes that through publishing this book, he would merit to have children. Indeed, a son was born to him ca. 1874, Rebbe Menachem Mendel, who later published the second edition of this book, in 1897.
Signatures, ownership inscriptions and quill trials on the endpapers.
[2], 144 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Extensive worming, affecting text. New binding.
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The publisher of this book, Rebbe Eliezer Yerucham Baron of Kraków (1830-1885/1892) was the grandson of the author and son-in-law of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. At the time of the printing of this book, he was childless, and in his foreword to this book, he writes of his hopes that through publishing this book, he would merit to have children. Indeed, a son was born to him ca. 1874, Rebbe Menachem Mendel, who later published the second edition of this book, in 1897.
Signatures, ownership inscriptions and quill trials on the endpapers.
[2], 144 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Extensive worming, affecting text. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Divrei Chaim, two parts, on laws of Gittin (divorce documents) and Mikvaot (ritual baths). Zhovkva: Samuel Pinchas Stiller, 1864. First edition.
Two parts in one volume. Divisional title page for part II.
This is the first work of the Divrei Chaim to be published, albeit anonymously. (Responsa Divrei Chaim was published 11 years later, in 1875).
Two parts in one volume. [3], 34, [1], 33-44; 27; [1], 23, [1] leaves. 32.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Extensive worming, affecting text. Tear to title page of part I, affecting text without loss, repaired. Inscriptions. Stamp. New binding.
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Two parts in one volume. Divisional title page for part II.
This is the first work of the Divrei Chaim to be published, albeit anonymously. (Responsa Divrei Chaim was published 11 years later, in 1875).
Two parts in one volume. [3], 34, [1], 33-44; 27; [1], 23, [1] leaves. 32.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Extensive worming, affecting text. Tear to title page of part I, affecting text without loss, repaired. Inscriptions. Stamp. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Responsa Divrei Chaim, responsa on the four parts of Shulchan Aruch. Lviv: A. J. Menkes, 1875. First edition. Two parts in two volumes.
Many of the responsa printed in Responsa Divrei Chaim pertain to questions of agunot. It is reported about the Divrei Chaim that "when he needed to sign a responsum regarding an agunah… he practiced much asceticism and immersions before affixing his signature to the permit". This was his practice when writing responsa to questions he received, and also in his final years, when he began arranging his responsa for print.
Two volumes. Part I: [2], 134 leaves. Part II: [4], 120 leaves. 34.5 cm. Dry, somewhat brittle paper. Overall good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears to title pages, slightly affecting border of first title page, and minor tears to other leaves, not affecting text. Worming, slightly affecting text. Leaves trimmed close to text, affecting headings. Pen inscription to second title page. New bindings.
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Many of the responsa printed in Responsa Divrei Chaim pertain to questions of agunot. It is reported about the Divrei Chaim that "when he needed to sign a responsum regarding an agunah… he practiced much asceticism and immersions before affixing his signature to the permit". This was his practice when writing responsa to questions he received, and also in his final years, when he began arranging his responsa for print.
Two volumes. Part I: [2], 134 leaves. Part II: [4], 120 leaves. 34.5 cm. Dry, somewhat brittle paper. Overall good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears to title pages, slightly affecting border of first title page, and minor tears to other leaves, not affecting text. Worming, slightly affecting text. Leaves trimmed close to text, affecting headings. Pen inscription to second title page. New bindings.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Divrei Chaim, by Rebbe Chaim Halberstam Rabbi of Sanz. Part I, on the Torah; Part II, on the festivals and Tractate Bava Metzia. Munkacs (Mukachevo), 1877. First edition. Two parts in one volume.
Divrei Chaim on the Torah and festivals was published by the author's sons after his passing, in fulfillment of their father's request.
Two parts in one volume. Part I: [2], 84, [5] leaves. Part II: [2], 72; 48 leaves. 23 cm. Dry, browned paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Tears, including marginal open tears to title page, repaired with paper around entire leaf. Inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Divrei Chaim on the Torah and festivals was published by the author's sons after his passing, in fulfillment of their father's request.
Two parts in one volume. Part I: [2], 84, [5] leaves. Part II: [2], 72; 48 leaves. 23 cm. Dry, browned paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Tears, including marginal open tears to title page, repaired with paper around entire leaf. Inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sidrei Taharot, Part I on Tractate Kelim and Part II on Tractate Ohalot, by Rebbe Gershon Chanoch Henich Leiner, rabbi of Radzin (Radzyń Podlaski):
• Sidrei Taharot on Tractate Kelim. Józefów: Brothers Solomon and Baruch Setzer and Yechezkel Renner, 1873. First edition.
• Sidrei Taharot on Tractate Ohalot. Piotrków: Shlomo Belchatowski, 1903. First edition.
Sidrei Taharot is an original, comprehensive and brilliant work on Tractates Kelim and Ohalot. Since there is neither Babylonian nor Jerusalem Talmud on these tractates, the author compiled a kind of "Gemara". The center of the page is occupied by the text of the Mishnah, followed by all the teachings of the Babylonian Talmud, Jerusalem Talmud and Midrashim pertaining to that Mishnah. The text of the Mishnah and Talmud is flanked by two commentaries by the author and compiler – one lengthy and one brief. The lengthy commentary is a discussion of the opinions of the Rishonim and Acharonim on the topic, and the brief commentary is a concise explanation of the words. The work is structured in a similar style to that of the Talmud – each Mishnah is followed by the word "Gemara", and the text even parallels the typography of the Talmudic tractates (the body of the text, in square typeface, occupies the center of the page, and is flanked by a brief commentary similar to Rashi on one side, and a lengthier commentary replicating Tosafot, on the other – both in Rashi script. Ein Mishpat and Masoret HaShas are printed in the margins). A great controversy arose at the time surrounding this work. Some of the rabbis of Vilna published a statement opposing the work, as a matter of principle, concerned that a composition so closely resembling the Gemara might eventually be mistaken as an integral part of the Talmud. On the other hand, the work earned the approbations of many of the leading Torah scholars of the generation. Due to the opposition it engendered, the heading "Sefer Sidrei Taharot" was added at the top of each page of Part II, with a notice at the foot of each page that the work is "compiled from the teachings of the Tana'im and Amora'im" (see in more detail in Kedem Auction 70, sidebar near item 165).
Two volumes. Vol. I (Kelim): [10], 540 pages. Lacking final leaf with index; without map at end. Vol. II (Ohalot): [8], 546 pages. 36-37 cm. Paper of vol. II dry and brittle. Overall good-fair condition. Stains (some leaves of vol. I with many stains). Wear to some leaves of vol. I. Tears, including open tears to title page of vol. I (and several other leaves), repaired with paper, and minor marginal open tears to title page and other leaves of vol. II. Stamps. New bindings (non-uniform).
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• Sidrei Taharot on Tractate Kelim. Józefów: Brothers Solomon and Baruch Setzer and Yechezkel Renner, 1873. First edition.
• Sidrei Taharot on Tractate Ohalot. Piotrków: Shlomo Belchatowski, 1903. First edition.
Sidrei Taharot is an original, comprehensive and brilliant work on Tractates Kelim and Ohalot. Since there is neither Babylonian nor Jerusalem Talmud on these tractates, the author compiled a kind of "Gemara". The center of the page is occupied by the text of the Mishnah, followed by all the teachings of the Babylonian Talmud, Jerusalem Talmud and Midrashim pertaining to that Mishnah. The text of the Mishnah and Talmud is flanked by two commentaries by the author and compiler – one lengthy and one brief. The lengthy commentary is a discussion of the opinions of the Rishonim and Acharonim on the topic, and the brief commentary is a concise explanation of the words. The work is structured in a similar style to that of the Talmud – each Mishnah is followed by the word "Gemara", and the text even parallels the typography of the Talmudic tractates (the body of the text, in square typeface, occupies the center of the page, and is flanked by a brief commentary similar to Rashi on one side, and a lengthier commentary replicating Tosafot, on the other – both in Rashi script. Ein Mishpat and Masoret HaShas are printed in the margins). A great controversy arose at the time surrounding this work. Some of the rabbis of Vilna published a statement opposing the work, as a matter of principle, concerned that a composition so closely resembling the Gemara might eventually be mistaken as an integral part of the Talmud. On the other hand, the work earned the approbations of many of the leading Torah scholars of the generation. Due to the opposition it engendered, the heading "Sefer Sidrei Taharot" was added at the top of each page of Part II, with a notice at the foot of each page that the work is "compiled from the teachings of the Tana'im and Amora'im" (see in more detail in Kedem Auction 70, sidebar near item 165).
Two volumes. Vol. I (Kelim): [10], 540 pages. Lacking final leaf with index; without map at end. Vol. II (Ohalot): [8], 546 pages. 36-37 cm. Paper of vol. II dry and brittle. Overall good-fair condition. Stains (some leaves of vol. I with many stains). Wear to some leaves of vol. I. Tears, including open tears to title page of vol. I (and several other leaves), repaired with paper, and minor marginal open tears to title page and other leaves of vol. II. Stamps. New bindings (non-uniform).
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