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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Sifra DeTzniuta, with the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. Vilna and Horodna: Menachem Mann son of Baruch and Simcha Simmel son of Menachem Nachum, [1820]. First edition of the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna on Sifra DeTzniuta.
This book is one of the fundamental books for studying and understanding the approach of the Gaon of Vilna to Kabbalah.
The work was brought to print by R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim, grandson and disciple of the Gaon of Vilna (son of R. Avraham son of the Gaon of Vilna).
Lengthy foreword by R. Chaim of Volozhin at the beginning of the book – the last foreword written by R. Chaim to one of the books of the Gaon of Vilna (he passed away a year after this book was published, in 1821).
[6], 59, [3] leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor wear. Small tears, including tear slightly affecting text on one leaf (without loss), and minor marginal open tear to another leaf, not affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 696.
Sifra DeTzniuta with the Commentary of the Gaon of Vilna – The Segulah Qualities of the First Edition
The following stories are told about the holiness and segulah of this edition:
R. Shemaryahu Greineman told the following story in the name of the Chazon Ish – A dybbuk was once brought before one of the tzaddikim of the previous generation, in the presence of all the townspeople. The tzaddik declared: "Let me show you a wondrous thing!". He presented the dybbuk with two copies of a book (Sifra DeTzniuta or Sefer Yetzirah), one printed in the previous generation and the second printed in his times. The books were both wrapped in paper, and thus outwardly undistinguishable. The dybbuk took one book and embraced it lovingly; however, he recoiled from the other book saying that he is unable to touch it. The tzaddik explained the reason for this: the impure dybbuk was unable to touch the book published in the previous generation since it was printed by G-d-fearing Jews, unlike the second book, which was printed in a printing press which employed Jews who were lured by the Enlightenment Movement (Maaseh Ish, V, p. 122, in the name of R. Shemaryahu Greineman who heard the story from the Chazon Ish).
A similar story was told by R. Shmuel David HaKohen Munk (rabbi of the Orthodox community in Haifa), in the name of a Sephardic Jerusalem kabbalist – A person with a dybbuk was brought before the kabbalist, who placed the second edition of the Vilna Gaon's commentary on Sifra DeTzniuta on the man to no avail. He then used the first edition and the man was cured (Zechor LeDavid, II, p. 159). R. Munk also quotes R. Eliezer Gordon of Telz, who reported that when a volume of the first edition was placed in the hands of a dybbuk, he shook and screamed in terror: "The Vilner! The Vilner!", but did not show the same agitation upon similar exposure to a second edition (ibid).
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Ayil Meshulash, on various branches of mathematics: trigonometry, geometry, algebra and more, by the Gaon of Vilna. Vilna and Horodna, 1833. Only edition. Many diagrams.
Published based on the original manuscript of the Gaon of Vilna. A commentary by the editor R. Shmuel, rabbi of Luknik (Luokė), was printed alongside the work of the Gaon of Vilna.
Foreword by R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim, descendant of the Gaon of Vilna, relating to the correct way of viewing secular sciences.
Lengthy handwritten glosses (mostly trimmed), with calculations related to the topic of the book.
[7], 31 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor open tears to final leaves, affecting text. Minor worming, affecting text. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 862.
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Published based on the original manuscript of the Gaon of Vilna. A commentary by the editor R. Shmuel, rabbi of Luknik (Luokė), was printed alongside the work of the Gaon of Vilna.
Foreword by R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim, descendant of the Gaon of Vilna, relating to the correct way of viewing secular sciences.
Lengthy handwritten glosses (mostly trimmed), with calculations related to the topic of the book.
[7], 31 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor open tears to final leaves, affecting text. Minor worming, affecting text. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 862.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Darchei Noam, wonderful composition on the teachings of Rabba Bar Bar Chana, using various approaches, by R. Shmuel son of R. Eliezer of Kalvarija. Königsberg: Johann Friedrich Driest, [1764].
Approbation by the Gaon of Vilna on the verso of the title page. This is one of the only two approbations ever given by the Gaon of Vilna.
In his approbation, the Gaon of Vilna blesses the author: "May he succeed in publishing it, with G-d's will, to revive many people and grant them the merit of seeing the pleasantness of G-d…".
[2], 117 leaves. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears, including large open tears to title page and other leaves, with damage to title page border and significant damage to text, mostly repaired with paper (with photocopy replacements). Minor worming. New leather binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 990.
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Approbation by the Gaon of Vilna on the verso of the title page. This is one of the only two approbations ever given by the Gaon of Vilna.
In his approbation, the Gaon of Vilna blesses the author: "May he succeed in publishing it, with G-d's will, to revive many people and grant them the merit of seeing the pleasantness of G-d…".
[2], 117 leaves. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears, including large open tears to title page and other leaves, with damage to title page border and significant damage to text, mostly repaired with paper (with photocopy replacements). Minor worming. New leather binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 990.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Six leaves handwritten by the kabbalist R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow, prominent disciple of the Gaon of Vilna.
Six (consecutive) autograph leaves by the author, R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow from his work on Mishnat Chassidim by R. Immanuel Chai Ricchi, on the principles of Kabbalah. This work was published in the book Kitvei R. Menachem Mendel, Jerusalem 2001, Vol. I, based on the manuscript of which these leaves are a part (the contents of these leaves can be found on pp. 189-204).
R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow (d. 1827), prominent kabbalist, close disciple of the Gaon of Vilna in the final two years of the latter's life. He led the first group of the disciples of the Gaon of Vilna in their immigration to Eretz Israel, and founded the Perushim community in Jerusalem.
[6] leaves (12 autograph pages). Approx. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large, dark dampstains. Ink faded in several places. Marginal tears and wear.
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Six (consecutive) autograph leaves by the author, R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow from his work on Mishnat Chassidim by R. Immanuel Chai Ricchi, on the principles of Kabbalah. This work was published in the book Kitvei R. Menachem Mendel, Jerusalem 2001, Vol. I, based on the manuscript of which these leaves are a part (the contents of these leaves can be found on pp. 189-204).
R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow (d. 1827), prominent kabbalist, close disciple of the Gaon of Vilna in the final two years of the latter's life. He led the first group of the disciples of the Gaon of Vilna in their immigration to Eretz Israel, and founded the Perushim community in Jerusalem.
[6] leaves (12 autograph pages). Approx. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large, dark dampstains. Ink faded in several places. Marginal tears and wear.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Handwritten letter with a request to support the settlements of the Gaon of Vilna's disciples in Safed and Jerusalem. Signed by R. Yisrael of Shklow and other leading disciples of the Gaon of Vilna. Jerusalem and Safed, Kislev 1830.
An appeal letter given to the emissary R. Tzvi Hirsh son of R. Yehuda, with a blank space for the emissary to fill in the name of the donor.
Signed by R. Chaim Kohen (previously rabbi in Pinsk, served as rabbi in Safed until his passing in 1831); R. Yisrael of Shklow (disciple of the Gaon of Vilna); R. Natan Neta son of R. Mendel (leader of the first group of disciples of the Gaon of Vilna who immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1809; d. 1846); R. Natan Neta son of R. Saadia (attendant of the Gaon of Vilna; d. 1849); R. Aryeh Leib son of R. Yosef Leon (head of the Ashkenazi Yishuv in Safed); R. Aryeh son of R. Yerachmiel Markus of Keidan (trustee of Kollel Perushim in Jerusalem and founder of the Hurva synagogue); R. Shlomo Zalman son of R. Ze'ev Wolf HaKohen (emissary for Eretz Israel; d. 1847 in Calcutta).
[1] leaf. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Marginal worming, not affecting text.
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An appeal letter given to the emissary R. Tzvi Hirsh son of R. Yehuda, with a blank space for the emissary to fill in the name of the donor.
Signed by R. Chaim Kohen (previously rabbi in Pinsk, served as rabbi in Safed until his passing in 1831); R. Yisrael of Shklow (disciple of the Gaon of Vilna); R. Natan Neta son of R. Mendel (leader of the first group of disciples of the Gaon of Vilna who immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1809; d. 1846); R. Natan Neta son of R. Saadia (attendant of the Gaon of Vilna; d. 1849); R. Aryeh Leib son of R. Yosef Leon (head of the Ashkenazi Yishuv in Safed); R. Aryeh son of R. Yerachmiel Markus of Keidan (trustee of Kollel Perushim in Jerusalem and founder of the Hurva synagogue); R. Shlomo Zalman son of R. Ze'ev Wolf HaKohen (emissary for Eretz Israel; d. 1847 in Calcutta).
[1] leaf. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Marginal worming, not affecting text.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Hilchot Rav Alfas with Rashi, Part I – Order Mo'ed (including Tractate Berachot and Halachot Ketanot), Part II – Order Nashim (with Tractate Chullin), and Part III – Order Nezikin. Amsterdam: Joseph Dayan son of Shimon Akiva Be'er, [1720]. Complete Set. All three parts in three volumes, comprising all Hilchot HaRif on the Talmudic tractates.
Ownership inscriptions (slightly trimmed) handwritten by R. Yedidia Tia Weil on title pages of vols. I and II.
R. Yedidia Tia Weil (1722-1806), leading Torah scholar of his times, son of R. Netanel Weil author of Korban Netanel and close disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. Rabbi of Karlsruhe; author of Marbeh LeSaper and other works.
Three volumes. Vol. I: [3], 2-87; 108-303 leaves. Vol. II: [2], 41, 41-42, 42-251, [1], 252-317; 20; 6; 40 leaves. 6 leaves of Shaarei HaShevuot originally appeared at end of vol. III; 40 leaves of Simanei HaDinim originally appeared at beginning of vol. I. Vol. III: 376 leaves. 42-43 cm. Wide margins. Overall good condition. Stains, including minor dampstains. Worming. Tears, including minor open tears in several places (including title pages), not affecting text. Marginal paper repairs to title page of vol. II. Title page of vol. III partially detached. Stamps. Early wood and leather bindings, with clasp remnants. Wear, worming and damage to bindings (vol. II with non-original spine).
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Ownership inscriptions (slightly trimmed) handwritten by R. Yedidia Tia Weil on title pages of vols. I and II.
R. Yedidia Tia Weil (1722-1806), leading Torah scholar of his times, son of R. Netanel Weil author of Korban Netanel and close disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. Rabbi of Karlsruhe; author of Marbeh LeSaper and other works.
Three volumes. Vol. I: [3], 2-87; 108-303 leaves. Vol. II: [2], 41, 41-42, 42-251, [1], 252-317; 20; 6; 40 leaves. 6 leaves of Shaarei HaShevuot originally appeared at end of vol. III; 40 leaves of Simanei HaDinim originally appeared at beginning of vol. I. Vol. III: 376 leaves. 42-43 cm. Wide margins. Overall good condition. Stains, including minor dampstains. Worming. Tears, including minor open tears in several places (including title pages), not affecting text. Marginal paper repairs to title page of vol. II. Title page of vol. III partially detached. Stamps. Early wood and leather bindings, with clasp remnants. Wear, worming and damage to bindings (vol. II with non-original spine).
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Shaarei Dura, halachic rulings on laws of kashrut, by R. Yitzchak HaLevi of Dura. Majdan, Zasław: Eliezer son of Jacob Rublinker and David son of Moses of Zasław, [1807].
On the title page, signature of R. Yaakov Chaim Sofer (the Kaf HaChaim; 1870-1939, prominent Torah scholar, halachic authority and kabbalist in Iraq and Jerusalem) and stamps of the Shoshanim LeDavid Beit Midrash in Jerusalem (where the Kaf HaChaim studied Torah and composed his illustrious works).
On the title page and leaf 8, stamps of R. Yeshaya Bardaki (d. 1862), son-in-law and successor of R. Yisrael of Shklow disciple of the Gaon of Vilna, teacher and illustrious leader of the Perushim Ashkenazic community in Jerusalem.
2, [2], 72, 72-82, [1] leaves. Misfoliation. 32.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains. Extensive worming, affecting text.
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On the title page, signature of R. Yaakov Chaim Sofer (the Kaf HaChaim; 1870-1939, prominent Torah scholar, halachic authority and kabbalist in Iraq and Jerusalem) and stamps of the Shoshanim LeDavid Beit Midrash in Jerusalem (where the Kaf HaChaim studied Torah and composed his illustrious works).
On the title page and leaf 8, stamps of R. Yeshaya Bardaki (d. 1862), son-in-law and successor of R. Yisrael of Shklow disciple of the Gaon of Vilna, teacher and illustrious leader of the Perushim Ashkenazic community in Jerusalem.
2, [2], 72, 72-82, [1] leaves. Misfoliation. 32.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains. Extensive worming, affecting text.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Pri Chadash, on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim and Even HaEzer (laws of Rosh Chodesh, Pesach, Yom Tov, Megillah and Gittin), by R. Chizkiyah da Silva. Karlsruhe: Johann Ludwig Jakob Held, [1757]. Third edition.
Copy of R. Moshe Yehuda Leib of Kutno author of Zayit Raanan, with his stamp on leaf 2. Additional stamp of his (deleted) on the title page, and inscription attesting that the book comes from the estate of the Gaon of Kutno. Stamp of the grandson of the Gaon of Kutno on the title page. Stamps of R. Zalman Sorotzkin Rabbi of Lutsk, and other stamps and inscriptions. Scholarly gloss in Oriental script on p. 51a.
R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Zylberberg of Kutno (1798-1865), author of Zayit Raanan and Tiferet Yerushalayim. A prominent Torah leader in Poland, he served as rabbi of Kutno and several other Polish cities. He immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1857, where he became one of the leading rabbis in Jerusalem.
[2], 82 leaves; 21 leaves (lacking 11 leaves at end – leaves 22-32 with indexes and commentaries on Sefer HaMada by the Rambam). 30 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Tears and worming, affecting text. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. New leather binding.
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Copy of R. Moshe Yehuda Leib of Kutno author of Zayit Raanan, with his stamp on leaf 2. Additional stamp of his (deleted) on the title page, and inscription attesting that the book comes from the estate of the Gaon of Kutno. Stamp of the grandson of the Gaon of Kutno on the title page. Stamps of R. Zalman Sorotzkin Rabbi of Lutsk, and other stamps and inscriptions. Scholarly gloss in Oriental script on p. 51a.
R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Zylberberg of Kutno (1798-1865), author of Zayit Raanan and Tiferet Yerushalayim. A prominent Torah leader in Poland, he served as rabbi of Kutno and several other Polish cities. He immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1857, where he became one of the leading rabbis in Jerusalem.
[2], 82 leaves; 21 leaves (lacking 11 leaves at end – leaves 22-32 with indexes and commentaries on Sefer HaMada by the Rambam). 30 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Tears and worming, affecting text. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. New leather binding.
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![Nachal Yitzchak, novellae and commentaries on Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat [and Even HaEzer], Part I, by R. Yitzchak Elchan](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/216_1.jpg "Nachal Yitzchak – Vilna, 1872 – Dedicated by the Author R. Yitzchak El")
![Nachal Yitzchak, novellae and commentaries on Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat [and Even HaEzer], Part I, by R. Yitzchak Elchan](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/216_2.jpg "Nachal Yitzchak – Vilna, 1872 – Dedicated by the Author R. Yitzchak El")
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Nachal Yitzchak, novellae and commentaries on Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat [and Even HaEzer], Part I, by R. Yitzchak Elchanan [Spektor] Rabbi of Kovno. Vilna: Widow and Brothers Romm, 1872. First edition.
At the top of leaf [2], lengthy dedication handwritten and signed by the author, to R. Dov Aryeh Ritter Rabbi of Rotterdam.
R. Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor (1817-1896), prominent rabbi of his generation, supreme halachic authority of his times and leader of Lithuanian and Russian Jewry.
R. Dov Aryeh (Bernhard Löbel) Ritter Rabbi of Rotterdam (1855-1935), prominent Torah leader in the Netherlands. He exchanged correspondence on halachic and communal matters with Torah leaders worldwide. His exceptional erudition led him to expose the forgery of the Jerusalem Talmud Kodashim.
[8], 358 pages. 32 cm. Good condition. Stains. Large stain to title page. Original margins of leaf [2] untrimmed and folded (to fit binding); with tears to folds and slight damage to dedication. Stamps. New binding.
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At the top of leaf [2], lengthy dedication handwritten and signed by the author, to R. Dov Aryeh Ritter Rabbi of Rotterdam.
R. Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor (1817-1896), prominent rabbi of his generation, supreme halachic authority of his times and leader of Lithuanian and Russian Jewry.
R. Dov Aryeh (Bernhard Löbel) Ritter Rabbi of Rotterdam (1855-1935), prominent Torah leader in the Netherlands. He exchanged correspondence on halachic and communal matters with Torah leaders worldwide. His exceptional erudition led him to expose the forgery of the Jerusalem Talmud Kodashim.
[8], 358 pages. 32 cm. Good condition. Stains. Large stain to title page. Original margins of leaf [2] untrimmed and folded (to fit binding); with tears to folds and slight damage to dedication. Stamps. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Megillat Shir HaShirim – Rinah shel Torah, with Rashi and the Metiv Shir commentary by R. Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin, dean of the Volozhin yeshiva (the Netziv of Volozhin). With the She'er Yisrael essay on antisemitism. Warsaw: Isaac Goldman, 1886. First edition.
At the top of the title page, dedication handwritten by the author, to R. Chaim Zvi Broide Rabbi of Shvekshna (Švėkšna), author of She'erit Chaim and Revach VeHatzalah.
R. Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin – the Netziv of Volozhin (1817-1893), leading Torah scholar of his generation and dean of the Volozhin yeshiva.
[2], 3-134, [1] pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Tears to several leaves. Tape repairs to title page and subsequent leaf. Stamps. Inscriptions. New binding.
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At the top of the title page, dedication handwritten by the author, to R. Chaim Zvi Broide Rabbi of Shvekshna (Švėkšna), author of She'erit Chaim and Revach VeHatzalah.
R. Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin – the Netziv of Volozhin (1817-1893), leading Torah scholar of his generation and dean of the Volozhin yeshiva.
[2], 3-134, [1] pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Tears to several leaves. Tape repairs to title page and subsequent leaf. Stamps. Inscriptions. New binding.
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Meshiv Davar, halachic responsum by R. Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin, dean of the Volozhin yeshiva (the Netziv of Volozhin) – four parts. Warsaw: R. Meir Yechiel Halter and R. Meir Eisenstadt, 1894. First edition. Three title pages.
Handwritten dedication on the first title page (slightly trimmed), stamped by "the publisher, wife of the great Torah scholar" (the handwriting may be that of R. Chaim Soloveitchik of Brisk, who was reputedly involved in the publication of the book, and whose wife was a granddaughter of the author).
The book was prepared for print by the Netziv in 1892-1893, during his stay in Warsaw following the closure of the Volozhin yeshiva, and was published half a year after his passing in Av 1893, by his wife and descendants, as stated on the title page.
[5], 6-178 pages; [2], 3-120 pages. 29 cm. Dry paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor wear and tears. Various stamps and inscriptions. New binding.
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Handwritten dedication on the first title page (slightly trimmed), stamped by "the publisher, wife of the great Torah scholar" (the handwriting may be that of R. Chaim Soloveitchik of Brisk, who was reputedly involved in the publication of the book, and whose wife was a granddaughter of the author).
The book was prepared for print by the Netziv in 1892-1893, during his stay in Warsaw following the closure of the Volozhin yeshiva, and was published half a year after his passing in Av 1893, by his wife and descendants, as stated on the title page.
[5], 6-178 pages; [2], 3-120 pages. 29 cm. Dry paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor wear and tears. Various stamps and inscriptions. New binding.
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Responsa Zera Emet, by R. Yishmael HaKohen Rabbi of Modena. Part I – Orach Chaim and Talmudic novellae. Livorno: Abraham Isaac Castello and Eliezer Saadon, [1786]. First edition, published in the author's lifetime.
Dedication (3 lines) on the front endpaper, handwritten and signed by R. Shlomo Zalman Sender Kahana Shapira, who gave the book as a wedding gift.
Various inscriptions on the title page and endpapers, and stamps from Białystok.
R. Shlomo Zalman Sender Kahana Shapira (1851-1923), outstanding Lithuanian Torah scholar, exceptionally venerated by the Lithuanian Torah leaders and yeshiva deans. Rabbi of Malch and Krynki, where he headed the prominent Anaf Etz Chaim yeshiva. Father of R. Avraham Dov Ber Kahana Shapira Rabbi of Kovno, the Devar Avraham.
[5], 121 leaves. 29.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Dedication (3 lines) on the front endpaper, handwritten and signed by R. Shlomo Zalman Sender Kahana Shapira, who gave the book as a wedding gift.
Various inscriptions on the title page and endpapers, and stamps from Białystok.
R. Shlomo Zalman Sender Kahana Shapira (1851-1923), outstanding Lithuanian Torah scholar, exceptionally venerated by the Lithuanian Torah leaders and yeshiva deans. Rabbi of Malch and Krynki, where he headed the prominent Anaf Etz Chaim yeshiva. Father of R. Avraham Dov Ber Kahana Shapira Rabbi of Kovno, the Devar Avraham.
[5], 121 leaves. 29.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Stamps. New leather binding.
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