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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Responsa Machaneh Chaim, Choshen Mishpat – Part II, by R. Chaim Sussman Sofer Rabbi of Munkacs (Mukachevo). Munkacs: Pinchas Blayer, 1875. First edition of vol. V, from the Responsa Machaneh Chaim series.
At the top of the title page, a two-line inscription handwritten and signed by the author, dedicating the book to his brother's son-in-law, R. Zalman Neiman.
R. Chaim Sussman Sofer Rabbi of Munkacs and Budapest (1821-1886), prominent Hungarian Torah scholar. Leading disciple of the Chatam Sofer in the latter's final years.
The recipient of the book: R. Shlomo Zalman Neiman of Vienna, son-in-law of R. Yaakov Shalom Sofer of Topoltschan – brother of the Machaneh Chaim.
[3], 2-70 leaves. 32.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Minor worming. Stamps. New leather binding.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book lists [2] additional leaves at the end of the book, which are not present in this copy, nor in the digitized NLI copy.
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At the top of the title page, a two-line inscription handwritten and signed by the author, dedicating the book to his brother's son-in-law, R. Zalman Neiman.
R. Chaim Sussman Sofer Rabbi of Munkacs and Budapest (1821-1886), prominent Hungarian Torah scholar. Leading disciple of the Chatam Sofer in the latter's final years.
The recipient of the book: R. Shlomo Zalman Neiman of Vienna, son-in-law of R. Yaakov Shalom Sofer of Topoltschan – brother of the Machaneh Chaim.
[3], 2-70 leaves. 32.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Minor worming. Stamps. New leather binding.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book lists [2] additional leaves at the end of the book, which are not present in this copy, nor in the digitized NLI copy.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Imrei Binah, Talmudic novellae on Orders Moed and Nashim, by R. Meir Eisenstadter (Maharam Ash), rabbi of Ungvar (Uzhhorod). Ungvar: Karl Jaeger, 1866. First edition, published by the author's son R. Menachem Eisenstadter Rabbi of Ungvar.
Dedication handwritten and signed by the author's grandson, R. Meir son of R. Menachem. In the top right-hand corner of the title page, inscription (deleted): "Received as a gift from my brother-in-law R. Meir of Ungvar…". Other inscriptions and signatures.
Four lengthy scholarly glosses (trimmed), contemporary to the printing.
[3], 6-148 leaves. 31 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and worming, affecting text. New leather binding.
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Dedication handwritten and signed by the author's grandson, R. Meir son of R. Menachem. In the top right-hand corner of the title page, inscription (deleted): "Received as a gift from my brother-in-law R. Meir of Ungvar…". Other inscriptions and signatures.
Four lengthy scholarly glosses (trimmed), contemporary to the printing.
[3], 6-148 leaves. 31 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and worming, affecting text. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Menuchat Asher, novellae on Talmudic topics arranged in alphabetical order, by R. Asher Anshel HaLevi Jungreis Rabbi of Csenger. Part I (aleph-kaf). Sighetu Marmației: published by the sons of the author, [1876]. First edition.
At the foot of the title page of part I, signature of R. Moshe Natan Nata, son of the author (to authorize that the book is not stolen). Dedication at the top of the leaf. Various inscriptions, signatures and stamps.
The author, R. Asher Anshel HaLevi Jungreis (1806-1873), kabbalist, disciple of R. Meir Eisenstadt of Ungvar. Served as rabbi of Csenger for forty years. Renowned as a wonder-worker, especially in healing the sick. Held in high esteem by Chassidic leaders.
His son, R. Moshe Natan Nata HaLevi Jungreis (1832-1889), was a prominent Hungarian rabbi, rabbi of Tiszafüred. Just like his father, he was renowned as a wonder-worker whose blessings were fulfilled.
Incomplete copy – [5], 93 leaves (originally: [12], 93 leaves. Lacking leaves of foreword and words by R. Shmuel Ze'ev Jungreis, author's son). 37 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. First and final leaves with dampstains, extensive wear and marginal open tears. Stamps and inscriptions. New leather binding.
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At the foot of the title page of part I, signature of R. Moshe Natan Nata, son of the author (to authorize that the book is not stolen). Dedication at the top of the leaf. Various inscriptions, signatures and stamps.
The author, R. Asher Anshel HaLevi Jungreis (1806-1873), kabbalist, disciple of R. Meir Eisenstadt of Ungvar. Served as rabbi of Csenger for forty years. Renowned as a wonder-worker, especially in healing the sick. Held in high esteem by Chassidic leaders.
His son, R. Moshe Natan Nata HaLevi Jungreis (1832-1889), was a prominent Hungarian rabbi, rabbi of Tiszafüred. Just like his father, he was renowned as a wonder-worker whose blessings were fulfilled.
Incomplete copy – [5], 93 leaves (originally: [12], 93 leaves. Lacking leaves of foreword and words by R. Shmuel Ze'ev Jungreis, author's son). 37 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. First and final leaves with dampstains, extensive wear and marginal open tears. Stamps and inscriptions. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, with Mishnah Berurah and Biur Halachah, by R. Yisrael Meir HaKohen of Radin, author of Chafetz Chaim. Parts I-IV. Warsaw, [1884-1904]. Four of six volumes. One or two of them are presumably first editions.
List of pre-subscribers at the end of the first volume; this leaf was only printed in the first edition.
Volumes II, III and IV marked "Proofread" (in pencil).
Handwritten note on the endpaper of vol. I, with summaries of halachot. At the foot of the page, stamp of Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Rosenbaum, son of Rebbe Yissachar Ber Rosenbaum of Storozhynets and son-in-law of Rebbe Meir Isaacson of Roman.
In the second volume, dozens of lengthy handwritten glosses, from two writers. Various stamps, including stamp of R. Yonah Kaplivatski Rabbi of Căpreşti (Bessarabia).
Handwritten dedication on the front endpaper of vol. III.
Four volumes: [1], 2-151, [1] leaves; [1], 2-154, [1 blank leaf]; [2], 3-76, 78-80, [1], 81-195 leaves; [1], 196-290 leaves. 22-23 cm. Condition varies. Stains, wear and tears. Vol. I: open tears to title page and margins of first and final leaves (affecting text on some leaves). Vol. II: worming. Vol. III: tears to several leaves. Open tears to leaf 77 (bound out of place, after leaf 80). New, matching bindings.
Part I is presumably from the first edition (based on the list of pre-subscribers). Part II also seems to be from the first edition (based on date of censorship authorization – 1896, on verso of title page).
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List of pre-subscribers at the end of the first volume; this leaf was only printed in the first edition.
Volumes II, III and IV marked "Proofread" (in pencil).
Handwritten note on the endpaper of vol. I, with summaries of halachot. At the foot of the page, stamp of Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Rosenbaum, son of Rebbe Yissachar Ber Rosenbaum of Storozhynets and son-in-law of Rebbe Meir Isaacson of Roman.
In the second volume, dozens of lengthy handwritten glosses, from two writers. Various stamps, including stamp of R. Yonah Kaplivatski Rabbi of Căpreşti (Bessarabia).
Handwritten dedication on the front endpaper of vol. III.
Four volumes: [1], 2-151, [1] leaves; [1], 2-154, [1 blank leaf]; [2], 3-76, 78-80, [1], 81-195 leaves; [1], 196-290 leaves. 22-23 cm. Condition varies. Stains, wear and tears. Vol. I: open tears to title page and margins of first and final leaves (affecting text on some leaves). Vol. II: worming. Vol. III: tears to several leaves. Open tears to leaf 77 (bound out of place, after leaf 80). New, matching bindings.
Part I is presumably from the first edition (based on the list of pre-subscribers). Part II also seems to be from the first edition (based on date of censorship authorization – 1896, on verso of title page).
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Rosh Milin, insights on the Hebrew alphabet, crownlets, vocalization and cantillation notes, by R. Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook. London: J.M. Zalkind, [1917]. First edition.
Inside front wrapper, dedication handwritten by R. Kook to R. Yaakov Gordon, respected and wealthy Torah scholar in Manchester, Southport and Bournemouth, who corresponded with Hungarian and Lithuanian Torah leaders.
This book was composed by R. Kook in London, during WWI, and is considered one of his most difficult works. Considered a segulah book.
140, [2] pages + printed wrappers. Approx. 12 cm. Good condition, wrappers in good-fair condition. Stains. Wear, creases and minor tears to wrappers and spine.
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Inside front wrapper, dedication handwritten by R. Kook to R. Yaakov Gordon, respected and wealthy Torah scholar in Manchester, Southport and Bournemouth, who corresponded with Hungarian and Lithuanian Torah leaders.
This book was composed by R. Kook in London, during WWI, and is considered one of his most difficult works. Considered a segulah book.
140, [2] pages + printed wrappers. Approx. 12 cm. Good condition, wrappers in good-fair condition. Stains. Wear, creases and minor tears to wrappers and spine.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Amudeha Shiv'ah, homilies on the Bible, by R. Betzalel "preacher in the holy community… of Slutsk, Lithuania". Prague: Sons of Yehuda Bak, 1674. Second edition.
Copy of R. Chaim Chizkiyahu Medini, the Sdei Chemed (1833-1905), with his signature and stamp (faded) on the title page.
Glosses in Italian script in several places (summarizing the topics in various sections).
The book comprises homilies, arranged in seven sections – "Amudim" (pillars). This important work was widely distributed at the time, and reprinted in several editions. Over the years, many of the books were lost, though there are numerous extant copyings in manuscripts from Sephardic lands.
[88] leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Open tears and worming, affecting text. Paper repairs to several leaves. New leather binding.
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Copy of R. Chaim Chizkiyahu Medini, the Sdei Chemed (1833-1905), with his signature and stamp (faded) on the title page.
Glosses in Italian script in several places (summarizing the topics in various sections).
The book comprises homilies, arranged in seven sections – "Amudim" (pillars). This important work was widely distributed at the time, and reprinted in several editions. Over the years, many of the books were lost, though there are numerous extant copyings in manuscripts from Sephardic lands.
[88] leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Open tears and worming, affecting text. Paper repairs to several leaves. New leather binding.
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![Chayei Olam, essays to strengthen faith, [Part I], by R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky (the Steipler), author of Kehillot Yaakov.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/231_1.jpg "Chayei Olam – Bnei Brak, 1964 – Dedicated by Author the Steipler for a")
![Chayei Olam, essays to strengthen faith, [Part I], by R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky (the Steipler), author of Kehillot Yaakov.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/231_2.jpg "Chayei Olam – Bnei Brak, 1964 – Dedicated by Author the Steipler for a")
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Chayei Olam, essays to strengthen faith, [Part I], by R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky (the Steipler), author of Kehillot Yaakov. Bnei Brak: Eshel, [1964]. Emended edition.
On the front endpaper, dedication for a Bar Mitzvah [from ca. 1968] handwritten by the author (some five lines): "To the dear young man… upon his becoming Bar Mitzvah. May he grow in Torah and fear of G-d, to the pride and satisfaction of his parents. The author".
[7], 6-50 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Stamp. Original binding, with minor defects.
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On the front endpaper, dedication for a Bar Mitzvah [from ca. 1968] handwritten by the author (some five lines): "To the dear young man… upon his becoming Bar Mitzvah. May he grow in Torah and fear of G-d, to the pride and satisfaction of his parents. The author".
[7], 6-50 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Stamp. Original binding, with minor defects.
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![Et Ratzon siddur, Ashkenazi rite, with Tehillim. [Jerusalem?: Simchonim, ca. 2010s-2020s].
Segulah book given to philanthro](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/232_1.jpg "Et Ratzon Siddur – With Handwritten Blessings from Bnei Brak Tzadikim")
![Et Ratzon siddur, Ashkenazi rite, with Tehillim. [Jerusalem?: Simchonim, ca. 2010s-2020s].
Segulah book given to philanthro](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/232_2.jpg "Et Ratzon Siddur – With Handwritten Blessings from Bnei Brak Tzadikim")
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Et Ratzon siddur, Ashkenazi rite, with Tehillim. [Jerusalem?: Simchonim, ca. 2010s-2020s].
Segulah book given to philanthropists – with blessings handwritten and signed by three prominent contemporary Bnei Brak rabbis: R. David Chaim Stern; R. Shimon Galai; and R. Shimon Baadani, head of Moetzet Chachmei HaTorah.
Blessings by R. David Chaim Stern (on front endpaper): " In the merit of charity, whoever prays devotedly from this siddur, will surely merit that G-d will hear and willingly accept his prayer for all good things". This is followed by blessings from R. Shimon Galai: " …in the merit of charity to Torah scholars, they will merit satisfaction… their prayers be willingly accepted with mercy, and G-d will fulfill all their hearts' wishes for the good...", and a brief inscription by R. Shimon Baadani: " With much blessing".
[4], 732 pages. 16.5 cm. Very good condition. Original, elegant binding.
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Segulah book given to philanthropists – with blessings handwritten and signed by three prominent contemporary Bnei Brak rabbis: R. David Chaim Stern; R. Shimon Galai; and R. Shimon Baadani, head of Moetzet Chachmei HaTorah.
Blessings by R. David Chaim Stern (on front endpaper): " In the merit of charity, whoever prays devotedly from this siddur, will surely merit that G-d will hear and willingly accept his prayer for all good things". This is followed by blessings from R. Shimon Galai: " …in the merit of charity to Torah scholars, they will merit satisfaction… their prayers be willingly accepted with mercy, and G-d will fulfill all their hearts' wishes for the good...", and a brief inscription by R. Shimon Baadani: " With much blessing".
[4], 732 pages. 16.5 cm. Very good condition. Original, elegant binding.
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![Kavanat Halev Tehillim with commentary, Shir HaShirim and Perek Shirah, prayers and various supplications. [Petach Tikva?]: M](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/233_1.jpg "Kavanat HaLev Tehillim – With Blessings Handwritten by Torah Leaders –")
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Kavanat Halev Tehillim with commentary, Shir HaShirim and Perek Shirah, prayers and various supplications. [Petach Tikva?]: Machon Shirah Chadashah, 2014. Fine edition; large, clear format.
Segulah book given to philanthropists, with letter of blessings signed by sixteen prominent contemporary Torah leaders: "Whoever prays and beseeches from the present Tehillim will merit that his prayers will be willingly accepted before the Master of All. He will have plentiful livelihood… his business will prosper. He will enjoy good health and satisfaction from all his descendants; and see the fulfilment of all the blessings mentioned in the Torah, until he merits to greet Mashiach". Signed by: R. Chaim Feinstein (dean of the Ateret Shlomo yeshiva), R. Masoud Benshimon (prominent rabbi in Bnei Brak), R. Avraham Segal (dean of the Mir Brachfeld yeshiva), R. Baruch Weisbecker (dean of the Beit Matityahu yeshiva), R. Natan Zochovsky (dean of the Chochmah V'Daat yeshiva in Rechovot), R. Yitzchak Hacker (dean of the Grodno Be'er Yaakov yeshiva), R. Binyamin David Elyashiv (son of R. Y.Sh. Elyashiv), R. Yitzchak Shaul Kanievsky (son of R. Chaim Kanievsky), R. Yitzchak Koldetzky (son-in-law of R. Chaim Kanievsky), R. Mordechai Shmuel Edelstein (son of R. Yaakov Edelstein), R. Baruch Dov Povarsky (dean of the Ponovezh yeshiva), R. Shimon Galai, R. David Yosef (son of R. Ovadia Yosef), R. Yitzchak Ezrachi (dean of the Mir yeshiva), R. Shlomo Eliezer Stern (a rabbi of Bnei Brak), R. Shraga Steinman (son of R. Aharon Yehuda Leib Steinman, dean of the Orchot Torah yeshiva).
512 pages. 23.5 cm. Very good condition. Original, elegant binding. Placed in original slipcase.
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Segulah book given to philanthropists, with letter of blessings signed by sixteen prominent contemporary Torah leaders: "Whoever prays and beseeches from the present Tehillim will merit that his prayers will be willingly accepted before the Master of All. He will have plentiful livelihood… his business will prosper. He will enjoy good health and satisfaction from all his descendants; and see the fulfilment of all the blessings mentioned in the Torah, until he merits to greet Mashiach". Signed by: R. Chaim Feinstein (dean of the Ateret Shlomo yeshiva), R. Masoud Benshimon (prominent rabbi in Bnei Brak), R. Avraham Segal (dean of the Mir Brachfeld yeshiva), R. Baruch Weisbecker (dean of the Beit Matityahu yeshiva), R. Natan Zochovsky (dean of the Chochmah V'Daat yeshiva in Rechovot), R. Yitzchak Hacker (dean of the Grodno Be'er Yaakov yeshiva), R. Binyamin David Elyashiv (son of R. Y.Sh. Elyashiv), R. Yitzchak Shaul Kanievsky (son of R. Chaim Kanievsky), R. Yitzchak Koldetzky (son-in-law of R. Chaim Kanievsky), R. Mordechai Shmuel Edelstein (son of R. Yaakov Edelstein), R. Baruch Dov Povarsky (dean of the Ponovezh yeshiva), R. Shimon Galai, R. David Yosef (son of R. Ovadia Yosef), R. Yitzchak Ezrachi (dean of the Mir yeshiva), R. Shlomo Eliezer Stern (a rabbi of Bnei Brak), R. Shraga Steinman (son of R. Aharon Yehuda Leib Steinman, dean of the Orchot Torah yeshiva).
512 pages. 23.5 cm. Very good condition. Original, elegant binding. Placed in original slipcase.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Amtachat Binyamin, on Kohelet, by R. Binyamin, the Maggid of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). Minkovitz (Mynkivtsi): Joseph son of Isaac, Ezekiel son of Shevach and Moses son of Joseph, [1796].
The work ends in the middle of chapter 9, since the author passed away while he was still in the process of writing this work.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and kabbalistic realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
Signature on title page of R. Moshe Rosenstein of Berditchev ("R. Moshele Berditchover"; 1821-1902), close disciple of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, a holy and ascetic man, outstandingly well versed in Torah and Chassidut, held in high regard by the Tzadikim of his times. Immigrated to Safed in 1853.
[2], 1-13, 18-128 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Extensive worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. Marginal open tears to title page and several other leaves, repaired with paper. New binding.
First Hebrew book printed in Minkovitz.
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The work ends in the middle of chapter 9, since the author passed away while he was still in the process of writing this work.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and kabbalistic realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
Signature on title page of R. Moshe Rosenstein of Berditchev ("R. Moshele Berditchover"; 1821-1902), close disciple of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, a holy and ascetic man, outstandingly well versed in Torah and Chassidut, held in high regard by the Tzadikim of his times. Immigrated to Safed in 1853.
[2], 1-13, 18-128 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Extensive worming, affecting text, repaired with paper. Marginal open tears to title page and several other leaves, repaired with paper. New binding.
First Hebrew book printed in Minkovitz.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Shaar HaMelech, on the Rambam, by R. Yitzchak Nuñez-Belmonte, with the Taam HaMelech novellae, by the physician R. Baruch Jeitteles of Prague; Part I – Mada, Ahavah and Zemanim. Brno: Joseph Rossmann, [1801]. Second edition of Shaar HaMelech, and first edition of Taam HaMelech.
Important ownership – handwritten inscription at the top of the title page (contemporary to the printing): "Belongs to the holy rabbi of Mezhibuzh".
We do not know which holy rabbi this inscription is referring to – whether the book belonged to R. Baruch of Mezhibuzh, who passed away in 1812; or to R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta, who lived in Mezhibuzh in 1816-1825. The book may have also belonged to R. Yosef Moshe, son of the rebbe of Apta, who lived in Mezhibuzh until his passing in 1851.
[5], 2-88, [2] leaves. 38 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Worming to several leaves. Censorship inscription and stamp from 1837. New leather binding.
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Important ownership – handwritten inscription at the top of the title page (contemporary to the printing): "Belongs to the holy rabbi of Mezhibuzh".
We do not know which holy rabbi this inscription is referring to – whether the book belonged to R. Baruch of Mezhibuzh, who passed away in 1812; or to R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta, who lived in Mezhibuzh in 1816-1825. The book may have also belonged to R. Yosef Moshe, son of the rebbe of Apta, who lived in Mezhibuzh until his passing in 1851.
[5], 2-88, [2] leaves. 38 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Worming to several leaves. Censorship inscription and stamp from 1837. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Amarot Tehorot, five essays from the book Asarah Maamarot by the Rema of Fano, with the Yad Yehuda commentary by R. Yehuda Leib Rabbi of Mainz. Mohyliv: Tzvi Ze'ev son of David [Rabinstein], [1810].
On the title page, signature and stamps of R. Shmuel Heller (1786-1884), leading Torah scholar and physician, rabbi of Safed for sixty years.
[2], 142; 96, [2] leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text. Tears, including tear to title page, and open tears to several leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
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On the title page, signature and stamps of R. Shmuel Heller (1786-1884), leading Torah scholar and physician, rabbi of Safed for sixty years.
[2], 142; 96, [2] leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming, affecting text. Tears, including tear to title page, and open tears to several leaves, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
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