Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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![Capitoli sopra il ghetto de gl'Hebrei di Cento [Regulations of the Jewish Ghetto of Cento], by Stefano Durazzo. Ferrara: Fran](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/334.jpg "Regulations of the Jewish Ghetto of Cento – Ferrara, 1636")
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $400
Sold for: $525
Including buyer's premium
Capitoli sopra il ghetto de gl'Hebrei di Cento [Regulations of the Jewish Ghetto of Cento], by Stefano Durazzo. Ferrara: Francesco Suzzi, 1636. Italian.
Pamphlet outlining the regulations of the Jewish ghetto of Cento, near Ferrara (Emilia Romagna region, northern Italy), including regulations pertaining to the physical structure of the ghetto, regulations applying to various aspects of life in the ghetto, as well as the opening and closing times of the ghetto during the various seasons, and regulations pertaining to the rights of the Jews to operate stores outside the ghetto.
The author, Stefano Durazzo (1594-1667), was a Catholic cardinal. In 1634, he was appointed papal legate in Ferrara, and in practice acted as ruler of the city. In October 1637, he relocated to Genoa, where he was appointed archbishop.
[2] leaves (3 printed pages). 27.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor creases. Minor marginal tears. Ink marking on first page. Paper wrappers, with some stains.
See: Cultura Ebraica in Emilia-Romagna, 1987, p. 509, 9.2:8.
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Pamphlet outlining the regulations of the Jewish ghetto of Cento, near Ferrara (Emilia Romagna region, northern Italy), including regulations pertaining to the physical structure of the ghetto, regulations applying to various aspects of life in the ghetto, as well as the opening and closing times of the ghetto during the various seasons, and regulations pertaining to the rights of the Jews to operate stores outside the ghetto.
The author, Stefano Durazzo (1594-1667), was a Catholic cardinal. In 1634, he was appointed papal legate in Ferrara, and in practice acted as ruler of the city. In October 1637, he relocated to Genoa, where he was appointed archbishop.
[2] leaves (3 printed pages). 27.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor creases. Minor marginal tears. Ink marking on first page. Paper wrappers, with some stains.
See: Cultura Ebraica in Emilia-Romagna, 1987, p. 509, 9.2:8.
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![Il vero stato degli hebrei di Roma [The true state of the Jews of Rome]. Rome: Varese, 1668. Italian.
Report on the financi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/335.jpg "Report on the Financial State of the Jewish Community of Rome, 1668 –")
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
Il vero stato degli hebrei di Roma [The true state of the Jews of Rome]. Rome: Varese, 1668. Italian.
Report on the financial state of the Jewish community living in the Jewish ghetto of Rome, composed by an anonymous, non-Jewish Roman well-versed in the financial matters of the Jewish community. With a concise account of the community's income and expenditure.
See: Attilio Milano, The Ghetto of Rome, 1992, p. 96.
44 pages. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor creases. Card cover (old).
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Report on the financial state of the Jewish community living in the Jewish ghetto of Rome, composed by an anonymous, non-Jewish Roman well-versed in the financial matters of the Jewish community. With a concise account of the community's income and expenditure.
See: Attilio Milano, The Ghetto of Rome, 1992, p. 96.
44 pages. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor creases. Card cover (old).
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,125
Including buyer's premium
Three documents related to the establishment of the Jewish Ghetto in Reggio Emilia, Duchy of Modena and Reggio: manuscript of the edict decreeing the establishment of the ghetto, document comprising two printing authorizations, and copy of the second printing of the edict. 1670 and 1681. Italian and Latin.
1. Grida Sopra Gli Ebrei [edict for the Jews]. Manuscript booklet, which served to print the edict against the Jews of Reggio Emilia and all Jews living in the Duchy of Modena and Reggio, under the rule of the House of Este. The edict informs of the establishment of the ghetto in Reggio Emilia, and defines rules of conduct the Jews must abide by during Catholic holidays, and rules pertaining to commerce, teaching in the Jewish school, and the relations of the Jews with Christian citizens. The decree also revoked previous rights enjoyed by the Jews living in the duchy.
At the foot of the final page, inscription pertaining to the printing, including the name Gatti (Bartolomeo Gatti, compiler of the manuscript), dated 9th June 1670.
The edict was first printed in 1670 in Modena, by the printer Viviano Soliani.
[12] leaves (bound with string; without wrappers). 31 cm. Good condition. Stains. Marginal tears. Open tears from ink erosion, affecting text.
2. Two authorizations for the printing of the Grida Sopra Gli Ebrei edict, issued by the Modena authorities. Dated 10th and 11th June, 1670. Latin.
[1] double leaf (one written page). 30.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Minor marginal tears and open tears, two of them repaired with paper. Traces of glue. Inscription (contemporary) on one of the blank pages.
3. Grida Sopra Gli Ebrei, by Bartolomeo Gatti. "Reprinted in Modena" (Italian): Viviano Soliani, 1681.
The text in this booklet is identical to that of the manuscript (with the addition of marginal comments); this is the second printing of the edict, from 1681. The text is signed in print by jurist Bartolomeo Gatti.
16 pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears, including open tears, affecting text – professionally restored with paper. Leaves trimmed close to text, affecting marginal notes on p. 3. New binding.
Reference: Cultura ebraica in Emilia-Romagna by Simonetta M. Bondoni and Giulio Busi. Rimini, Luise, 1987. Pp. 500 and 506.
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1. Grida Sopra Gli Ebrei [edict for the Jews]. Manuscript booklet, which served to print the edict against the Jews of Reggio Emilia and all Jews living in the Duchy of Modena and Reggio, under the rule of the House of Este. The edict informs of the establishment of the ghetto in Reggio Emilia, and defines rules of conduct the Jews must abide by during Catholic holidays, and rules pertaining to commerce, teaching in the Jewish school, and the relations of the Jews with Christian citizens. The decree also revoked previous rights enjoyed by the Jews living in the duchy.
At the foot of the final page, inscription pertaining to the printing, including the name Gatti (Bartolomeo Gatti, compiler of the manuscript), dated 9th June 1670.
The edict was first printed in 1670 in Modena, by the printer Viviano Soliani.
[12] leaves (bound with string; without wrappers). 31 cm. Good condition. Stains. Marginal tears. Open tears from ink erosion, affecting text.
2. Two authorizations for the printing of the Grida Sopra Gli Ebrei edict, issued by the Modena authorities. Dated 10th and 11th June, 1670. Latin.
[1] double leaf (one written page). 30.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Minor marginal tears and open tears, two of them repaired with paper. Traces of glue. Inscription (contemporary) on one of the blank pages.
3. Grida Sopra Gli Ebrei, by Bartolomeo Gatti. "Reprinted in Modena" (Italian): Viviano Soliani, 1681.
The text in this booklet is identical to that of the manuscript (with the addition of marginal comments); this is the second printing of the edict, from 1681. The text is signed in print by jurist Bartolomeo Gatti.
16 pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears, including open tears, affecting text – professionally restored with paper. Leaves trimmed close to text, affecting marginal notes on p. 3. New binding.
Reference: Cultura ebraica in Emilia-Romagna by Simonetta M. Bondoni and Giulio Busi. Rimini, Luise, 1987. Pp. 500 and 506.
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Italian Jewry – Manuscripts and Printed Matter
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $5,500
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, machzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur following the French rite of Asti, Fossano and Moncalvo. [Italy, 18th/19th century].
Large format machzor, presumably for use by a chazan.
Vocalized, square script. Instructions in non-vocalized, square and semi-cursive script. Commentaries and additions in semi-cursive Italian script. Fine, decorated initial words and ornaments. Handwritten emendations and glosses throughout the machzor. Text corrected in several places with strips of paper containing amended text.
Comprises the prayers for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, with the text and piyyutim unique to the Apam rite – the rite of the three communities Asti, Fossano and Moncalvo, founded by French exiles who settled in the Piedmont region of Italy, following the French expulsion in the 14th century. While most exiles undertook the rite of the place they settled in, the members of these three communities maintained their original rite, thus preserving the early French prayer rite. This rite was never printed, and is extant only in early manuscripts.
[116] leaves. Approx. 38 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Original leather binding, damaged.
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Large format machzor, presumably for use by a chazan.
Vocalized, square script. Instructions in non-vocalized, square and semi-cursive script. Commentaries and additions in semi-cursive Italian script. Fine, decorated initial words and ornaments. Handwritten emendations and glosses throughout the machzor. Text corrected in several places with strips of paper containing amended text.
Comprises the prayers for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, with the text and piyyutim unique to the Apam rite – the rite of the three communities Asti, Fossano and Moncalvo, founded by French exiles who settled in the Piedmont region of Italy, following the French expulsion in the 14th century. While most exiles undertook the rite of the place they settled in, the members of these three communities maintained their original rite, thus preserving the early French prayer rite. This rite was never printed, and is extant only in early manuscripts.
[116] leaves. Approx. 38 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Original leather binding, damaged.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $500
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Manuscript, prayers for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, with prayers for livelihood. Asti, 17th Elul 1791.
Neat Italian script, partially vocalized (semi-cursive and square script).
The manuscript opens with a title page stating: "Avraham Shimshon Artom son of the late R. Yonah Menachem. Here in Asti, 17th Elul 1791".
The manuscript opens with a prayer for livelihood, to be recited on the nights of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. This is followed by other prayers. Additional prayer for livelihood on the final leaf.
The writer was presumably an ancestor of the Italian Artom family, renowned for preserving the Apam rite (rite of Asti, Fossano and Moncalvo), which originates from the French rite, mostly lost after the French expulsion, yet preserved for several hundred years in the communities of Asti, Fossano and Moncalvo. The present manuscript does not however contain any of the unique Apam rite.
[26] leaves. Approx. 16 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Marginal tears, including open tears, not affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Card cover.
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Neat Italian script, partially vocalized (semi-cursive and square script).
The manuscript opens with a title page stating: "Avraham Shimshon Artom son of the late R. Yonah Menachem. Here in Asti, 17th Elul 1791".
The manuscript opens with a prayer for livelihood, to be recited on the nights of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. This is followed by other prayers. Additional prayer for livelihood on the final leaf.
The writer was presumably an ancestor of the Italian Artom family, renowned for preserving the Apam rite (rite of Asti, Fossano and Moncalvo), which originates from the French rite, mostly lost after the French expulsion, yet preserved for several hundred years in the communities of Asti, Fossano and Moncalvo. The present manuscript does not however contain any of the unique Apam rite.
[26] leaves. Approx. 16 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Marginal tears, including open tears, not affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Card cover.
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![Manuscript, prayer for livelihood and other prayers. [Italy, ca. 19th century].
Neat, vocalized square script, on thick, hi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/339.jpg "Manuscript – Prayer for Livelihood for the Nights of Rosh Hashanah and")
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, prayer for livelihood and other prayers. [Italy, ca. 19th century].
Neat, vocalized square script, on thick, high-quality paper.
The manuscript opens with a prayer for livelihood recited on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur nights, including Psalm 24, followed by two kabbalistic prayer to be recited after the Psalm. Most printed books only include one of the two prayers.
The manuscript also includes a lengthy prayer to be saved from Satan's attempts to cause a person to deny his faith at his death; Hatarat Klalot and Hatarat Nedarim.
Colophon on final leaf.
[16] leaves. 22 cm. Fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Worming, wear and tears. Final leaf detached. Paper wrappers, worn and damaged.
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Neat, vocalized square script, on thick, high-quality paper.
The manuscript opens with a prayer for livelihood recited on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur nights, including Psalm 24, followed by two kabbalistic prayer to be recited after the Psalm. Most printed books only include one of the two prayers.
The manuscript also includes a lengthy prayer to be saved from Satan's attempts to cause a person to deny his faith at his death; Hatarat Klalot and Hatarat Nedarim.
Colophon on final leaf.
[16] leaves. 22 cm. Fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Worming, wear and tears. Final leaf detached. Paper wrappers, worn and damaged.
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: $2,750
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, kabbalistic homiletics on various topics, on the Torah portions and the Megillot, ethics, Shabbat and festivals, the Shovavim period, and more, by an unidentified author. [Italy, 19th century]. Unpublished work.
Manuscript handwritten by the author, in cursive Italian script. Each page is divided into two columns. The inner columns comprise the body of the work, while the outer columns contain additions, comments or corrected passages.
The author quotes extensively from works on kabbalah and ethics such as the Zohar, Reshit Chochmah, the Arizal, the Remez, and others, with the addition of many of his own novellae, as well as kavanot, numerical values, acronyms and kabbalistic allusions which he innovated.
The work opens with a brief rhyming preface, containing no biographic information on the author.
The work ends in the middle of a section, and was never completed.
54 written pages (and many blank pages; pages numbered 1-154). 20 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Closed and open tears, not affecting text. Original card cover, damaged.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Manuscript handwritten by the author, in cursive Italian script. Each page is divided into two columns. The inner columns comprise the body of the work, while the outer columns contain additions, comments or corrected passages.
The author quotes extensively from works on kabbalah and ethics such as the Zohar, Reshit Chochmah, the Arizal, the Remez, and others, with the addition of many of his own novellae, as well as kavanot, numerical values, acronyms and kabbalistic allusions which he innovated.
The work opens with a brief rhyming preface, containing no biographic information on the author.
The work ends in the middle of a section, and was never completed.
54 written pages (and many blank pages; pages numbered 1-154). 20 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Closed and open tears, not affecting text. Original card cover, damaged.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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