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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Sold for: $525
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Lechem Shamayim, on the Mishnayot, Part I, with Binyan Beit HaBechirah, by Rabbi Yaakov Emden (the Yaavetz). Wandsbek, [1733]. First edition.
The Yaavetz's first published book and the only one of his books not printed in Altona, where he established his printing press. An illustration on verso of title page depicts the altar according to the Raavad.
118, 120-121 leaves. Lacking final leaf. 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Minor wear. Minor open tears to several leaves (including title page), slightly affecting text. Paper repairs on both sides of title page. Stamps. New binding.
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The Yaavetz's first published book and the only one of his books not printed in Altona, where he established his printing press. An illustration on verso of title page depicts the altar according to the Raavad.
118, 120-121 leaves. Lacking final leaf. 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Minor wear. Minor open tears to several leaves (including title page), slightly affecting text. Paper repairs on both sides of title page. Stamps. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $688
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Tzelach – Tziyun LeNefesh Chaya, on Tractate Pesachim, by R. Yechezkel HaLevi Landau the Noda BiYehuda, rabbi of Prague. Prague: Joseph Emmanuel Diesbach, [1783-1784]. First edition. First book of the Tzelach series. Printed in the author's lifetime.
Signatures on the title page and front endpaper of R. Azriel Pollack (1803-1887), disciple of the Chatam Sofer. Dayan in Eisenstadt for over forty years. Additional inscriptions and stamps of R. Avraham Figdor of Sárvár.
Other inscriptions.
Glosses (mostly late). Lengthy gloss on p. 13b (possibly handwritten by R. Azriel Pollack).
[2], 123, [1] leaves. Extra copies of leaves 93-94. 34 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear. Marginal tears to title page and several other leaves, including minor open tears, repaired in part with sellotape (over text). New binding.
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Signatures on the title page and front endpaper of R. Azriel Pollack (1803-1887), disciple of the Chatam Sofer. Dayan in Eisenstadt for over forty years. Additional inscriptions and stamps of R. Avraham Figdor of Sárvár.
Other inscriptions.
Glosses (mostly late). Lengthy gloss on p. 13b (possibly handwritten by R. Azriel Pollack).
[2], 123, [1] leaves. Extra copies of leaves 93-94. 34 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear. Marginal tears to title page and several other leaves, including minor open tears, repaired in part with sellotape (over text). New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,375
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Responsa Noda BiYehuda, Mahadura Kama, Parts I and II, by R. Yechezkel HaLevi Segal Landau Rabbi of Prague. Prague, [1776-1777]. First edition. Separate title page for Part II.
The book was printed in stages, beginning in Adar 1776 and ending in Tevet 1777.
Handwritten inscription on second leaf, with signature extending over leaves 1-2. Signature (deleted) on title page. Glosses on pp. 19a and 21b.
[2], 86, [9] leaves; [1], 157 leaves. 32 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming. Minor open tears to title page of part I, not affecting text. Stamps (large inked stamps in several places, over text). New binding.
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The book was printed in stages, beginning in Adar 1776 and ending in Tevet 1777.
Handwritten inscription on second leaf, with signature extending over leaves 1-2. Signature (deleted) on title page. Glosses on pp. 19a and 21b.
[2], 86, [9] leaves; [1], 157 leaves. 32 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming. Minor open tears to title page of part I, not affecting text. Stamps (large inked stamps in several places, over text). New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
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Responsa Noda BiYehuda – Tinyana, two parts, responsa on the four parts of Shulchan Aruch, by R. Yechezkel HaLevi Segal Landau Rabbi of Prague. Prague, 1811. First edition. Two parts in two volumes. Separate title page for each part.
The book Noda BiYehuda – Mahadura Kama was published in the author's lifetime in 1776-1777. This book, Noda BiYehuda – Mahadura Tinyana, was published in 1811, after the author's passing (in 1793). The book was arranged and brought to print by the author's son R. Shmuel Rabbi of Prague, and includes dozens of his responsa and glosses, as well as several responsa from the author's eldest son R. Yaakov'ke.
Signatures on title page of vol. II.
Two volumes. Vol. I: [6], 2-161, 163-170 leaves. Vol. II: [1], 169, 150-159, [1] leaves. Approx. 34-35 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather bindings.
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The book Noda BiYehuda – Mahadura Kama was published in the author's lifetime in 1776-1777. This book, Noda BiYehuda – Mahadura Tinyana, was published in 1811, after the author's passing (in 1793). The book was arranged and brought to print by the author's son R. Shmuel Rabbi of Prague, and includes dozens of his responsa and glosses, as well as several responsa from the author's eldest son R. Yaakov'ke.
Signatures on title page of vol. II.
Two volumes. Vol. I: [6], 2-161, 163-170 leaves. Vol. II: [1], 169, 150-159, [1] leaves. Approx. 34-35 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming, slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather bindings.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Avnei Milu'im, Part I, on Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer (sections 1-52), with Meshovev Netivot, by R. Aryeh Leib HaKohen Heller, author of Ketzot HaChoshen and Shev Shemateta. Lviv: Naftali Hertz Grossman, 1815. First edition.
Meshovev Netivot is a response to the objections of the Netivot HaMishpat on his book Ketzot HaChoshen.
Ownership inscriptions on the title page.
[1], 75, 14, [4] leaves. 36 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming. Minor open tears to title page, affecting ornament and text on verso. Tear to leaf 52, slightly affecting text. Old binding, worn and damaged.
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Meshovev Netivot is a response to the objections of the Netivot HaMishpat on his book Ketzot HaChoshen.
Ownership inscriptions on the title page.
[1], 75, 14, [4] leaves. 36 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming. Minor open tears to title page, affecting ornament and text on verso. Tear to leaf 52, slightly affecting text. Old binding, worn and damaged.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Shulchan HaTahor, abridged Halachot for the whole year, based on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim and Yoreh De'ah, by R. David Pardo, with the Rema's glosses inserted by R. Tzvi Hersh son of R. Itzek Premishla. Amsterdam: printer not indicated, [1770].
Miniature volume.
Title within fine engraved border (depicting a deer at the top, in reference to the publisher's name R. Tzvi Hersh Premishla; depicted at bottom are three men sitting by a table, alluding to the name of the book).
[8], 92 leaves. 9.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Leaves trimmed with damage to lower part of engraved title page border, and to headings in several places. Bookplate. Original binding with parchment spine, worn and damaged.
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Miniature volume.
Title within fine engraved border (depicting a deer at the top, in reference to the publisher's name R. Tzvi Hersh Premishla; depicted at bottom are three men sitting by a table, alluding to the name of the book).
[8], 92 leaves. 9.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Leaves trimmed with damage to lower part of engraved title page border, and to headings in several places. Bookplate. Original binding with parchment spine, worn and damaged.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $5,000
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Shenei Luchot HaBrit (Shelah), by R. Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz. Amsterdam: Immanual son of Joseph Athias, 1698. Engraved title page (by Avraham son of Yaakov HaGer).
Shenei Luchot HaBrit contains many halachic novellae, kabbalistic principles, homiletics and ethics, and incorporates all realms of the Torah. The book was received with awe throughout the Jewish world, and its teachings are quoted in the books of leading poskim and kabbalists. Many renowned Chassidic leaders were extraordinarily devoted to the study of the books of the Shelah.
This edition of the Shelah was printed in Amsterdam in 1698, birth year of the Baal Shem Tov, and Chassidic lore ties these two events.
Ownership inscription on first title page; stamp on second title page.
[4], 422; 44; [12] leaves. 29 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good to good-fair condition, first five leaves in fair condition. Stains. Large open tears to first leaves, with significant damage to text and first engraved title page, repaired with paper; photocopy and handwritten text replacements. Minor open tears in several other places. Handwritten inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
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Shenei Luchot HaBrit contains many halachic novellae, kabbalistic principles, homiletics and ethics, and incorporates all realms of the Torah. The book was received with awe throughout the Jewish world, and its teachings are quoted in the books of leading poskim and kabbalists. Many renowned Chassidic leaders were extraordinarily devoted to the study of the books of the Shelah.
This edition of the Shelah was printed in Amsterdam in 1698, birth year of the Baal Shem Tov, and Chassidic lore ties these two events.
Ownership inscription on first title page; stamp on second title page.
[4], 422; 44; [12] leaves. 29 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good to good-fair condition, first five leaves in fair condition. Stains. Large open tears to first leaves, with significant damage to text and first engraved title page, repaired with paper; photocopy and handwritten text replacements. Minor open tears in several other places. Handwritten inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $10,625
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"This is the book of Adam HaRishon given to him by Raziel HaMalach". Kabbalah and segulot. Amsterdam: Moses Mendes Coitinho, [1701]. First edition. Many kabbalistic illustrations.
First edition, edited and printed based on manuscripts. This book is the source of many renowned segulot, for remembering Torah study, a protective amulet for a woman giving birth, etc. Just having this book in the house is a reputed segulah for protection from harm and fire. Some say that it is a segulah for the childless and for women experiencing difficult labor.
18, [1], 19-45 leaves. 23 cm. Fair condition, several leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains, including dampstains. Several leaves with significant traces of past dampness and mold. Tears, including large marginal open tears to title and other leaves, affecting text and slightly affecting title page border (without loss), repaired in part with paper (with handwritten text replacement on final leaf). Inscriptions in Oriental script. New leather binding.
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First edition, edited and printed based on manuscripts. This book is the source of many renowned segulot, for remembering Torah study, a protective amulet for a woman giving birth, etc. Just having this book in the house is a reputed segulah for protection from harm and fire. Some say that it is a segulah for the childless and for women experiencing difficult labor.
18, [1], 19-45 leaves. 23 cm. Fair condition, several leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains, including dampstains. Several leaves with significant traces of past dampness and mold. Tears, including large marginal open tears to title and other leaves, affecting text and slightly affecting title page border (without loss), repaired in part with paper (with handwritten text replacement on final leaf). Inscriptions in Oriental script. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $400
Sold for: $875
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Semichat Chachamim, two parts. Part I: Birkat Hashem, Part II: Kedushah UVerachah, by R. Naphtali HaKohen Katz, rabbi of Frankfurt am Main. Frankfurt am Main: Johann Wust, [1704-1706]. First edition.
The first part constitutes a lengthy Kabbalistic introduction, while the second part contains novellae on tractate Berachot. Printed in the lifetime of the author, the celebrated Ashkenazi kabbalist R. Naftali Katz (1650-1719), rabbi of Ostroh, Posen and Frankfurt am Main.
Each part with elaborate engraved title page. The first title page is followed by a star-shaped poem.
79; [1], 140 leaves. 31.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Minor tears to several leaves. Open tears to first title page and second leaf (with star-shaped poem), affecting title page border and text on second leaf, repaired with paper (title page border completed by hand, text of poem completed in photocopy). Leaves trimmed with damage to engraved title page borders, and to text in a few places. Worming affecting text, repaired with paper. Final leaf possibly supplied from a different copy. Inscriptions. Stamp. New leather binding.
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The first part constitutes a lengthy Kabbalistic introduction, while the second part contains novellae on tractate Berachot. Printed in the lifetime of the author, the celebrated Ashkenazi kabbalist R. Naftali Katz (1650-1719), rabbi of Ostroh, Posen and Frankfurt am Main.
Each part with elaborate engraved title page. The first title page is followed by a star-shaped poem.
79; [1], 140 leaves. 31.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Minor tears to several leaves. Open tears to first title page and second leaf (with star-shaped poem), affecting title page border and text on second leaf, repaired with paper (title page border completed by hand, text of poem completed in photocopy). Leaves trimmed with damage to engraved title page borders, and to text in a few places. Worming affecting text, repaired with paper. Final leaf possibly supplied from a different copy. Inscriptions. Stamp. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,000
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Derech Chochmah, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto – the Ramchal. Amsterdam: Widow and Sons of Jacob Proops Katz, [1783]. First edition.
The book includes four works by the Ramchal, printed here for the first time: Derech Chochmah – on the purpose of life, the way of attaining it and the correct course of study (presented as a dialogue between a teacher and his disciple); Maamar al HaHaggadot – the correct approach to aggadic literature; Maamar HaIkarim – explanation of general topics: Torah and mitzvot, prophecy and providence, reward and punishment, and more; Maamar HaChochmah – explanation of Rosh Hashanah prayers, Passover seder, reincarnation and kabbalistic principles.
Divisional title pages. In this copy, the book was divided into four volumes; each work forms a separate volume.
4 volumes. Derech Chochmah: [5], 5; Maamar al HaHaggadot: [1], 3; Maamar HaIkarim: [1], 7; Maamar HaChochmah: [1], 10 leaves. Approx. 17 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming to first volume. Tear slightly affecting text in vol. II. Stamps (including library stamps of the researcher and writer Nehemiah Samuel Libowitz, 1862-1939). New bindings.
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The book includes four works by the Ramchal, printed here for the first time: Derech Chochmah – on the purpose of life, the way of attaining it and the correct course of study (presented as a dialogue between a teacher and his disciple); Maamar al HaHaggadot – the correct approach to aggadic literature; Maamar HaIkarim – explanation of general topics: Torah and mitzvot, prophecy and providence, reward and punishment, and more; Maamar HaChochmah – explanation of Rosh Hashanah prayers, Passover seder, reincarnation and kabbalistic principles.
Divisional title pages. In this copy, the book was divided into four volumes; each work forms a separate volume.
4 volumes. Derech Chochmah: [5], 5; Maamar al HaHaggadot: [1], 3; Maamar HaIkarim: [1], 7; Maamar HaChochmah: [1], 10 leaves. Approx. 17 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming to first volume. Tear slightly affecting text in vol. II. Stamps (including library stamps of the researcher and writer Nehemiah Samuel Libowitz, 1862-1939). New bindings.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Klach Pitchei Chochmah, kabbalistic methodology, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto – the Ramchal. Korets: Johann Anthon Krüger, [1785]. First edition.
This is the main kabbalistic work of the Ramchal to be printed until the mid-19th century. R. Aharon Marcus, researcher of Chassidut, writes that the present work was saved from destruction by the Maggid of Mezeritch, who then instructed his disciple R. Shlomo Lutsker author of Divrat Shlomo to publish it.
116 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, slightly affecting text. Closed and open tears to tittle page and several other leaves, affecting title page border and text. Leaves trimmed close to text in several places, with damage to headings. Inscriptions. New leather binding.
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This is the main kabbalistic work of the Ramchal to be printed until the mid-19th century. R. Aharon Marcus, researcher of Chassidut, writes that the present work was saved from destruction by the Maggid of Mezeritch, who then instructed his disciple R. Shlomo Lutsker author of Divrat Shlomo to publish it.
116 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, slightly affecting text. Closed and open tears to tittle page and several other leaves, affecting title page border and text. Leaves trimmed close to text in several places, with damage to headings. Inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Tikkunei HaZohar. Korets and Polonne: Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, [1791].
This edition has several variants. The present copy was printed mostly in Polonne, apart from the title page and leaves 2-4, which were printed in Korets (other copies were printed entirely in Polonne).
Approbation of R. Yitzchak Yosef, the Maggid of Polonne, on verso of title page.
160 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Tears and wear. Worming to several leaves (slightly affecting text in several places). Repairs with paper to title page and two last leaves. Inscriptions and stamps. New binding.
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This edition has several variants. The present copy was printed mostly in Polonne, apart from the title page and leaves 2-4, which were printed in Korets (other copies were printed entirely in Polonne).
Approbation of R. Yitzchak Yosef, the Maggid of Polonne, on verso of title page.
160 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Tears and wear. Worming to several leaves (slightly affecting text in several places). Repairs with paper to title page and two last leaves. Inscriptions and stamps. New binding.
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