Auction 105 Books | Letters and Manuscripts | Esther Scrolls and Jewish Ceremonial Art
Collection of Books from Library of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Weiss, the Gaon of Kleinwardein, Author of Brit Moshe on the Smag
Opening: $250
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Large assorted collection of books from the extensive library of R. Moshe Chaim Weiss, the Gaon of Kleinwardein (Kisvárda), with stamps and signatures in his handwriting, several glosses, indices and inscriptions in his handwriting to some books. Most of the books are first or only editions.
R. Moshe Chaim Weiss of Kleinwardein (Kisvárda; d. 1922), author of the Brit Moshe commentary on the Smag (the first part of this book, on the negative commandments, is included in the present collection). He was a disciple of R. Shmelke Klein, Rabbi of Selish (Vynohradiv), author of Tzror HaChaim.
See Hebrew description for a detailed listing of books.
28 books in 19 volumes. Varying size and condition. Old bindings. The books have not been thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.
Books of Important Ownership – Inked Stamps, Signatures and Handwritten Glosses
Books of Important Ownership – Inked Stamps, Signatures and Handwritten Glosses