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
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Zichron Yosef, responsa and homilies by R. Yosef of Steinhart, rabbi of Fürth. Fürth: Itzek son of Leib B.B [Buchbinder], 1773. First edition.
At the top of the title page, signature of R. Yaakov Ketina (d. 1890), author of Rachamei Av, close disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz and head of the Khust Beit Din.
[2], 24, [1], 25-46, 46-67, 67-119, [2] leaves. Lacking second leaf, with beginning of author's preface (see below). 31.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dark dampstains. Wear. Open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting title page border and text, repaired in part with paper. Minor worming. New leather binding.
The author's preface contains sharp criticism of the Chassidic movement. Chassidim would often tear out these leaves; indeed the present copy is lacking the first leaf of the author's preface.
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At the top of the title page, signature of R. Yaakov Ketina (d. 1890), author of Rachamei Av, close disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz and head of the Khust Beit Din.
[2], 24, [1], 25-46, 46-67, 67-119, [2] leaves. Lacking second leaf, with beginning of author's preface (see below). 31.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dark dampstains. Wear. Open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting title page border and text, repaired in part with paper. Minor worming. New leather binding.
The author's preface contains sharp criticism of the Chassidic movement. Chassidim would often tear out these leaves; indeed the present copy is lacking the first leaf of the author's preface.
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Lot 247 Avodat Yisrael (Kozhnitz) – Lviv, 1850 – Copy Owned by Disciples of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Avodat Yisrael, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the Torah portions, Haftarot and festivals; two letters; Chassidic commentary on Tractate Avot and novellae on Talmudic topics in Tractate Chullin, by R. Yisrael Hopstein – the Maggid of Kozhnitz. Lviv: Moshe Tzvi Schreiber, 1850. Third edition.
Important copy, with signatures and ownership inscriptions of two disciples of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz.
On the title page and front endpaper, many signatures of R. Yaakov Yoske Mahler of Sanz, a prominent disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz.
Ownership inscription on the front endpaper, attesting that the book belonged to R. Mordechai Eliezer Weber Rabbi of Ada, another leading disciple of the Divrei Chaim. The inscription is signed by his son R. David Weber.
R. Mordechai Eliezer Weber of Ada (1822-1892), disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. Served as rabbi in various Hungarian communities, later immigrating to Jerusalem. Published several works, including polemic writings against those at variance with the rulings of his teacher the Divrei Chaim.
[1], 69; 20; 6 leaves. 24.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains (many stains to final leaves). Minor wear. Large open tear to lower part of title page, affecting border, and open tear to final leaf, slightly affecting text. Minor worming. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Important copy, with signatures and ownership inscriptions of two disciples of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz.
On the title page and front endpaper, many signatures of R. Yaakov Yoske Mahler of Sanz, a prominent disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz.
Ownership inscription on the front endpaper, attesting that the book belonged to R. Mordechai Eliezer Weber Rabbi of Ada, another leading disciple of the Divrei Chaim. The inscription is signed by his son R. David Weber.
R. Mordechai Eliezer Weber of Ada (1822-1892), disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. Served as rabbi in various Hungarian communities, later immigrating to Jerusalem. Published several works, including polemic writings against those at variance with the rulings of his teacher the Divrei Chaim.
[1], 69; 20; 6 leaves. 24.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains (many stains to final leaves). Minor wear. Large open tear to lower part of title page, affecting border, and open tear to final leaf, slightly affecting text. Minor worming. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $800
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Babylonian Talmud – Tractate Bava Metzia, with Chiddushei HaMaharsha. Warsaw: Abraham Kahana, Nalewki 39, 1929.
Gemara of Rebbe Shalom of Stropkov, with his stamps on the endpapers and other leaves. Various signatures, inscriptions and quill trials on the endpapers and first and final leaves.
Rebbe (Avraham) Shalom Halberstam (1855-1940), the Divrei Shalom, first rebbe of Stropkov. Son of the Divrei Yechezkel, Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam of Shinova, who would acclaim him for "his very holy and supremely lofty soul". His court was always teeming with Chassidim and thousands came to seek his blessings. He was reputed for his wonderworks.
[1], 2-143, [1] leaves. 27.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, wear and tears. Title page torn and lacking upper half, with loss of text, repaired with paper. Open tears to leaf 2, affecting text, repaired with paper. Tape repair to leaf 70. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Gemara of Rebbe Shalom of Stropkov, with his stamps on the endpapers and other leaves. Various signatures, inscriptions and quill trials on the endpapers and first and final leaves.
Rebbe (Avraham) Shalom Halberstam (1855-1940), the Divrei Shalom, first rebbe of Stropkov. Son of the Divrei Yechezkel, Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam of Shinova, who would acclaim him for "his very holy and supremely lofty soul". His court was always teeming with Chassidim and thousands came to seek his blessings. He was reputed for his wonderworks.
[1], 2-143, [1] leaves. 27.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, wear and tears. Title page torn and lacking upper half, with loss of text, repaired with paper. Open tears to leaf 2, affecting text, repaired with paper. Tape repair to leaf 70. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Or HaChamah, commentary on the Zohar, Part II – Book of Shemot, by R. Avraham Azulai of Hebron, author of Chessed L'Avraham. Jerusalem: Yoel Moshe Salomon, [1879]. First edition.
Copy of Rebbe Moshe Halberstam Rabbi of Bardiov (Bardejov). Ownership inscription on the leaf preceding the title page, attesting that the book belongs to him; his stamps appear on the title page and other leaves. Stamps of his son Rebbe Yechiel Nathan Halberstam Rabbi of Bardiov on the title page.
Rebbe Moshe Halberstam Rabbi of Bardiov (Bartfeld, present day: Bardejov, Slovakia; 1850-1903), son of Rebbe Baruch Halberstam of Gorlitz. He was raised in the home of his grandfather Rebbe Chaim of Sanz, who entrusted him with editing his responsa Divrei Chaim, together with his cousin Rebbe Shlomo of Bobov (the first). He served as rabbi and rebbe of Bardiov, where he had a large following.
His son Rebbe Yechiel Natan Halberstam (1865-1933) succeeded him as rabbi and rebbe of Bardiov. Many Gorlitz Chassidim, especially those located in the various counties of Hungary, accepted his authority.
[2], 209, [1] leaves (leaf 209 bound back to front). 32 cm. Dry paper. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Open tears to title page, affecting text, repaired with paper. Stamps and inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Copy of Rebbe Moshe Halberstam Rabbi of Bardiov (Bardejov). Ownership inscription on the leaf preceding the title page, attesting that the book belongs to him; his stamps appear on the title page and other leaves. Stamps of his son Rebbe Yechiel Nathan Halberstam Rabbi of Bardiov on the title page.
Rebbe Moshe Halberstam Rabbi of Bardiov (Bartfeld, present day: Bardejov, Slovakia; 1850-1903), son of Rebbe Baruch Halberstam of Gorlitz. He was raised in the home of his grandfather Rebbe Chaim of Sanz, who entrusted him with editing his responsa Divrei Chaim, together with his cousin Rebbe Shlomo of Bobov (the first). He served as rabbi and rebbe of Bardiov, where he had a large following.
His son Rebbe Yechiel Natan Halberstam (1865-1933) succeeded him as rabbi and rebbe of Bardiov. Many Gorlitz Chassidim, especially those located in the various counties of Hungary, accepted his authority.
[2], 209, [1] leaves (leaf 209 bound back to front). 32 cm. Dry paper. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Open tears to title page, affecting text, repaired with paper. Stamps and inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $500
Sold for: $2,125
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Responsa HaRim, by Rebbe Yitzchak Meir Alter – the first rebbe of Ger, with Chiddushei HaRim on Tractates Berachot, Shabbat, Pesachim, Yevamot and Chullin. Warsaw: Nathan Schriftgiesser, 1882. Second edition.
Copy of Rebbe Sinai Halberstam Rabbi of Zhmigrod – leading rebbe of the Sanz dynasty, with his signatures at the foot of the title page and his stamps on the title page and other leaves.
Rebbe Sinai Halberstam of Zhmigrod (Nowy Żmigród; 1871-1941; perished in the Holocaust), son of Rebbe Baruch of Gorlitz son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. He conducted himself with extreme holiness, would awaken every night at midnight to study Zohar until the morning prayers. Renowned as a wonder-worker.
[1], 157 leaves. 31.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Ink stains to first leaves. Wear. Tears to several leaves (including tear to title page, slightly affecting one signature). New binding.
Without 18 leaves of additions, added to some copies.
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Copy of Rebbe Sinai Halberstam Rabbi of Zhmigrod – leading rebbe of the Sanz dynasty, with his signatures at the foot of the title page and his stamps on the title page and other leaves.
Rebbe Sinai Halberstam of Zhmigrod (Nowy Żmigród; 1871-1941; perished in the Holocaust), son of Rebbe Baruch of Gorlitz son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. He conducted himself with extreme holiness, would awaken every night at midnight to study Zohar until the morning prayers. Renowned as a wonder-worker.
[1], 157 leaves. 31.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Ink stains to first leaves. Wear. Tears to several leaves (including tear to title page, slightly affecting one signature). New binding.
Without 18 leaves of additions, added to some copies.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Responsa Maharash, Part V, by R. Shmuel Engel Rabbi of Radomyshl. Vranov: Samuel Singer, 1936. First edition.
Copy of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Sanz-Klausenburg (1904-1994), with his full signature from his tenure as rabbi of Klausenburg, before the Holocaust, penciled on the title page. Stamp from his tenure as rebbe in Eretz Israel, in Kiryat Sanz, Netanya (books from the rebbe's library in Klausenburg which survived the Holocaust are rare, and only few of them returned to the rebbe's library in Kiryat Sanz).
Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda was rabbinically ordained by R. Shmuel Engel, author of this book, who was greatly impressed by the young Torah scholar's breadth of knowledge.
7, [1], 204 pages. 31.5 cm. Dry, brittle paper. Overall good condition. Stains. Marginal paper repair to title page, slightly affecting border. Old binding, worn. Bookplate.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book lists [2] additional pages at end of book which are not found in this copy.
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Copy of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Sanz-Klausenburg (1904-1994), with his full signature from his tenure as rabbi of Klausenburg, before the Holocaust, penciled on the title page. Stamp from his tenure as rebbe in Eretz Israel, in Kiryat Sanz, Netanya (books from the rebbe's library in Klausenburg which survived the Holocaust are rare, and only few of them returned to the rebbe's library in Kiryat Sanz).
Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda was rabbinically ordained by R. Shmuel Engel, author of this book, who was greatly impressed by the young Torah scholar's breadth of knowledge.
7, [1], 204 pages. 31.5 cm. Dry, brittle paper. Overall good condition. Stains. Marginal paper repair to title page, slightly affecting border. Old binding, worn. Bookplate.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book lists [2] additional pages at end of book which are not found in this copy.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Neot Deshe, responsa on Shulchan Aruch, by Rebbe David Shlomo Eybeschutz, author of Arvei Nachal and Levushei Serad. Lviv: B. L. Necheles, 1861. First edition.
Important copy, owned by the rebbes of the Deyzh dynasty. At the top of the title page, ownership inscription handwritten and signed by R. Naftali Tzvi Horowitz of Deyzh (Dej), dated 1914. In the center of the title page, stamp of his nephew Rebbe Yosef Paneth of Deyzh.
R. Naftali Tzvi Horowitz (1881-1935), descendant of Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz. Son-in-law of Rebbe Moshe Paneth Rabbi of Deyzh. Maggid and Torah disseminator in Deyzh.
Rebbe Yosef Paneth (1895-1962), son of the Knesset Yechezkel – Rebbe Yechezkel Paneth Rabbi of Deyzh. Following the Holocaust, he returned to Deyzh in efforts rebuild the community, and later immigrated to the United States where he reestablished the Deyzh Chassidut.
[3], 128, 6 leaves. 35.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Wear and tears. Open tears to several leaves. New leather binding.
6 leaves with responsa by R. Shlomo Kluger added at end of book.
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Important copy, owned by the rebbes of the Deyzh dynasty. At the top of the title page, ownership inscription handwritten and signed by R. Naftali Tzvi Horowitz of Deyzh (Dej), dated 1914. In the center of the title page, stamp of his nephew Rebbe Yosef Paneth of Deyzh.
R. Naftali Tzvi Horowitz (1881-1935), descendant of Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz. Son-in-law of Rebbe Moshe Paneth Rabbi of Deyzh. Maggid and Torah disseminator in Deyzh.
Rebbe Yosef Paneth (1895-1962), son of the Knesset Yechezkel – Rebbe Yechezkel Paneth Rabbi of Deyzh. Following the Holocaust, he returned to Deyzh in efforts rebuild the community, and later immigrated to the United States where he reestablished the Deyzh Chassidut.
[3], 128, 6 leaves. 35.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Wear and tears. Open tears to several leaves. New leather binding.
6 leaves with responsa by R. Shlomo Kluger added at end of book.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $700
Sold for: $938
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Sefer Biurim, super-commentary to Rashi's commentary on the Torah, by R. Natan [Shapiro] of Horodna. Venice: Matteo Zanetti and Comino Presegno, [1593].
Includes several illustrations: map of Eretz Israel, Jacob's ladder, the Temple menorah, and more.
Although this work is attributed on the title page (and throughout the book) to R. Natan Shapiro, it is in fact a forgery. R. Natan's original super-commentary to Rashi's commentary on the Torah was published at the same time, by his son R. Yitzchak, under the title Imrei Shefer (Krakow and Lublin, 1590-1597). In his foreword to Imrei Shefer, R. Yitzchak declared Sefer Biurim to be a forgery. This book was then banned by the rabbis of Poland.
Copy of Rebbe Moshe Eichenstein of Zidichov-Veretski-Munkacs (1874?-1944; perished in Auschwitz), with many of his stamps from his tenure as rabbi of Zidichov.
Several glosses, emendations and corrections.
180 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Marginal open tears (mostly to final leaves), slightly affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
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Includes several illustrations: map of Eretz Israel, Jacob's ladder, the Temple menorah, and more.
Although this work is attributed on the title page (and throughout the book) to R. Natan Shapiro, it is in fact a forgery. R. Natan's original super-commentary to Rashi's commentary on the Torah was published at the same time, by his son R. Yitzchak, under the title Imrei Shefer (Krakow and Lublin, 1590-1597). In his foreword to Imrei Shefer, R. Yitzchak declared Sefer Biurim to be a forgery. This book was then banned by the rabbis of Poland.
Copy of Rebbe Moshe Eichenstein of Zidichov-Veretski-Munkacs (1874?-1944; perished in Auschwitz), with many of his stamps from his tenure as rabbi of Zidichov.
Several glosses, emendations and corrections.
180 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Marginal open tears (mostly to final leaves), slightly affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $813
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Ot Chaim VeShalom – on laws of tefillin and Brit Milah, by Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapira Rabbi of Munkacs (Mukachevo). Beregsaz (Berehove): R. Shmuel Shmelke Klein of Selish, 1921. First edition.
Bound with: Will of Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapira, the Minchat Elazar. Munkacs: Grafia, 1937.
Stamp (deleted) and inscription by R. Reuven Chaim Klein Rabbi of Snina. Over ten lengthy scholarly glosses in his handwriting (one trimmed).
R. Reuven Chaim Klein (1884-1942; perished in the Holocaust), son-in-law of the renowned Tzaddik Rebbe Yeshaya Steiner of Kerestir, and son of R. Tzvi Dov Klein of Munkacs (a prominent Munkacs Chassid). Disciple of the Darchei Teshuva of Munkacs. Served as rabbi of Snina (Slovakia) for over thirty years. He also headed the yeshiva there, and edified many disciples.
[8], 9-402 pages; [2], 3-8 pages. Approx. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. New binding.
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Bound with: Will of Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapira, the Minchat Elazar. Munkacs: Grafia, 1937.
Stamp (deleted) and inscription by R. Reuven Chaim Klein Rabbi of Snina. Over ten lengthy scholarly glosses in his handwriting (one trimmed).
R. Reuven Chaim Klein (1884-1942; perished in the Holocaust), son-in-law of the renowned Tzaddik Rebbe Yeshaya Steiner of Kerestir, and son of R. Tzvi Dov Klein of Munkacs (a prominent Munkacs Chassid). Disciple of the Darchei Teshuva of Munkacs. Served as rabbi of Snina (Slovakia) for over thirty years. He also headed the yeshiva there, and edified many disciples.
[8], 9-402 pages; [2], 3-8 pages. Approx. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Zikaron Zot, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the Torah portions and selections on Neviim and Ketuvim, by R. Yaakov Yitzchak Horowitz – the Chozeh of Lublin. Warsaw: Nathan Schriftgiesser, 1869. First edition.
The present book was owned by Rebbe Shmuel Weinberg of Slonim – the Divrei Shmuel, and after his passing it was inherited by his son Rebbe Yissachar Leib, as the two stamps (very indistinct) at the top of the title page attest (compare to enclosed material).
Rebbe Shmuel Weinberg of Slonim, author of Divrei Shmuel (1850-1916), grandson and close disciple of the Yesod HaAvodah. His eldest son, Rebbe Yissachar Leib Weinberg (1873-1928), succeeded him as rebbe in Slonim, alongside his brother Rebbe Avraham Weinberg, the Beit Avraham.
[2], 74 leaves. 23 cm. Good condition. Stains (many stains to title page and several other leaves). Margins of two leaves cut, not affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
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The present book was owned by Rebbe Shmuel Weinberg of Slonim – the Divrei Shmuel, and after his passing it was inherited by his son Rebbe Yissachar Leib, as the two stamps (very indistinct) at the top of the title page attest (compare to enclosed material).
Rebbe Shmuel Weinberg of Slonim, author of Divrei Shmuel (1850-1916), grandson and close disciple of the Yesod HaAvodah. His eldest son, Rebbe Yissachar Leib Weinberg (1873-1928), succeeded him as rebbe in Slonim, alongside his brother Rebbe Avraham Weinberg, the Beit Avraham.
[2], 74 leaves. 23 cm. Good condition. Stains (many stains to title page and several other leaves). Margins of two leaves cut, not affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $625
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Taharat HaKodesh, kabbalistic practices and words of ethics, 2 parts, by R. Binyamin Wolf. Bilozirka: Mordechai son of Shmuel, 1806.
This book serves as source for many subsequent books of practices and prayer kavanot.
Copy of Rebbe Moshe Hager of Radovitz-Safed, with his stamps on the title page (two types) and his handwritten and signed ownership inscription on the front endpaper, followed by various inscriptions, including a kvitel inscription for salvation.
Several kabbalistic glosses in Rashi script.
Rebbe Moshe Hager of Radovitz (1840-1901), author of Vayikach Moshe, son of Rebbe Yosef Alter Hager of Radovitz. Immigrated to Eretz Israel, settling in Safed and later in Haifa, where he became one of the founders of the Ashkenazi settlement in the city.
[4], 66 leaves; 56 leaves (lacking final 2 leaves: 57-58). 20.5 cm. Bluish paper. Good-fair condition (several leaves in fair condition). Stains (including dark stains) and wear. Worming, slightly affecting text. Tears. Open tears affecting text on final leaf. Tape repairs to endpaper and final leaf. Inscriptions. Stamps. New binding.
One of the only three Hebrew books printed in Bilozirka.
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This book serves as source for many subsequent books of practices and prayer kavanot.
Copy of Rebbe Moshe Hager of Radovitz-Safed, with his stamps on the title page (two types) and his handwritten and signed ownership inscription on the front endpaper, followed by various inscriptions, including a kvitel inscription for salvation.
Several kabbalistic glosses in Rashi script.
Rebbe Moshe Hager of Radovitz (1840-1901), author of Vayikach Moshe, son of Rebbe Yosef Alter Hager of Radovitz. Immigrated to Eretz Israel, settling in Safed and later in Haifa, where he became one of the founders of the Ashkenazi settlement in the city.
[4], 66 leaves; 56 leaves (lacking final 2 leaves: 57-58). 20.5 cm. Bluish paper. Good-fair condition (several leaves in fair condition). Stains (including dark stains) and wear. Worming, slightly affecting text. Tears. Open tears affecting text on final leaf. Tape repairs to endpaper and final leaf. Inscriptions. Stamps. New binding.
One of the only three Hebrew books printed in Bilozirka.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,188
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Marganita Shapira, homilies on the topic of Shofar blowing, by R. Avraham Oppenheim. Amsterdam: Gerard Johann Janson, 1767. Only edition.
Copy of Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager of Visheve, with his signature on the front endpaper.
Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager of Visheve (1885-1941), son of the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. Served as rabbi of Vizhnitz, and later of Visheve, where he founded the Beit Yisrael yeshiva. A leader of Agudath Yisrael and member of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah.
[5], 78 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. Signatures and stamps. New leather binding.
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Copy of Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager of Visheve, with his signature on the front endpaper.
Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager of Visheve (1885-1941), son of the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. Served as rabbi of Vizhnitz, and later of Visheve, where he founded the Beit Yisrael yeshiva. A leader of Agudath Yisrael and member of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah.
[5], 78 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. Signatures and stamps. New leather binding.
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