Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic and Ceremonial Art From Various Owners

AUCTION 17

November 12, 2002 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic and Ceremonial Art From Various Owners

AUCTION 17 - NOVEMBER 12TH 2002
Auction of
Fine Judaica:
Printed Books, Manuscripts and
Works of Graphic & Ceremonial Art
From Various Owners
Offered for Sale by Auction on
Tuesday, 12th March, 2002

Sale Seventeen, held on November 12th, 2002, generated enthusiasm in the Judaica market with a broad collection, comprising over 600 lots, of Fine Hebrew Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art as well as a fine collection of Ceremonial Objects. The sale boasted a number of outstanding pieces.

Highlights of the sale included:
(prices include 15% buyer’s premium)

BACHIAH BEN JOSEPH IBN PAQUDA. Chovoth Halevavoth [pietism]. Translated into Hebrew by Judah Ibn Tibbon. A HIGHLY SCARCE EDITION OF A FUNDAMENTAL TEXT OF JEWISH THOUGHT. Constantinople, Moses ben Eliezer Parnas, 1550. Sold for $6,000. Lot 64
BIBLE. Hebrew. PROVERBS, SONG OF SONGS & KOHELETH). * WITH: Letter from Daniel Bomberg to the Christian Hebraist, Johannes Reuchlin, dated 11th February 1522. FIRST BOMBERG EDTION OF THE PROVERBS, SONG OF SONGS & KOHELETH COMPENDIUM. SCARCE. Venice, Daniel Bomberg,1522. Sold for $13,000. Lot 75
(ITALIAN JUDAICA). (Seder Ha'ha'aracha) Zoth HaTorah (Tax Regulations). With important historical marginal note in an Italian hand concerning expulsion of Jews.Censors signature dated 1597. Mantua, 1589. Sold for $11,000. Lot 212
(JERUSALEM). (Anonymous). Chorvath Yerushalayim [narrative account of the tragedies that befell the Holy City of Jerusalem during ibn Farouk's unrest in the years 1625-6]. FIRST EDITION. Venice, Vendramin, 1636. With Chorvath Yerushalayim. Second Edition. With commentary and additions by Eliezer Rivlin. Jerusalem, Darom Press, 1928. Sold for $11,000. Lot 234.
MAGNIFICENT FRAMED EMBROIDERY ON SILK, "EL MALEH" Embroidered in black surrounding the central image of a Torah scroll enveloped in golden mantle, complete with shield and pointer, set within wreath, flanked by ribbon with name of deceased. The whole is surrounded by sprays of colorful flowers; at lower sides, lit candles in gilt candlesticks, with signature and date. New York, 1905, Master: M. Hermann. Sold for $9500. Lot 594
(AUSTRALIA). A Proud Monument to early Australian Jewry. Testimonial of the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation addressed to the Duke of Edinburgh. In this lavish illuminated large vellum certificate, the representatives of the Congregation express their pleasure at the Prince's arrival to Melbourne, declare their allegiance to the Royal Family and wish the Prince success and prosperity. Melbourne, 26th November, 1867. Sold for $8,000. Lot 397
(NIETO, DAVID) 1654-1728.Full portrait seated at table facing left, pen in hand, inscribing his coveted work Mateh Dan. On table directly beneath the open book lies an additional volume: "Shaar Din." On the bookshelf at his left are other titles associated with Nieto: "Es Dat" and "Cuzary". Mezzotint. Framed. Sold for $5500. Lot 503

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Product Name
Sepher Ha’chinuch. $500.00
Lev Aharon [commentary to the Books of Joshua and Judges, with text] $400.00
Korban Aharon [extensive commentary to the Sifra with an essay on hermeneutics] $600.00
Menorath Hama’or. With: Pirush Nefesh Yehudah. $600.00
Perush Nevi’im Rishonim [commentary to Former Prophets] $7,000.00
Perush Nevi’im Rishonim [commentary to Former Prophets] $200.00
Pirush al Hatorah [commentary to the Pentateuch] $1,000.00
Miphaloth Elo-him [“The Deeds of God” on the question of creation ex nihilo, miracles and prophecy] $600.00
Dos Sepher...Kühebuch $2,500.00
Divrei Rivoth [responsa] $900.00
Divrei Shalom [sermons and homilies on the Pentateuch] $600.00
(RaSHB”A). Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa] $1,800.00
(RaSHB”A). Torath HaBayith Ha’Aruch [Rabbinic law]. With critical commentary “Bedek HaBayith” by R. Aaron HaLevi of Barcelona and the author’s response “Mishmereth HaBayith” $500.00
Darash Moshe [Festival sermons and homilies] $500.00
Sepher Ha’agudah [Halachic compendium based upon Talmudic decisions] $900.00
Sepher Manoth Halevi [Kabbalistic commentary to the Book of Esther, with text] $600.00
Hanhagath Hachaim-Regimiento de la Vida [ethics] $8,000.00
Yedai Moshe [homilies to the Five Scrolls] $500.00
Chavatzeleth Hasharon [commentary to Book of Daniel, with text] $9,000.00
Devarim Nechumim [commentary to the Book of Lamentations, with text] $500.00
TRAKHEIM, ISAAC. Givath Shaul [eulogy for Saul Ha’Levi, Av Beth Din of The Hague] $1,000.00
BRESLAU, ARYEH LEIB. Penei Aryeh [responsa] $600.00
Columbian Centinel. “Of The Jews” (Headline) $900.00
MANUSCRIPT CIRCUMCISION RECORD-BOOK. Bound with Sefer Sod Hashem (Vienna, 1814) $15,000.00
Three Autograph Letters to an American-Jew, Wolf Hausman $700.00
(Bible, English). Torah Nevi’im U’kethuvim- The Twenty-Four Books of the Holy Scriptures. Carefully Translated According to the Massoratic Text, After the Best Jewish Authorities and Supplied with Short Explanatory Notes. By ISAAC LEESER $1,500.00
(AMERICAN JUDAICA). $900.00
Laying of the Corner-Stone of the Baltimore Asylum for Israelites, Beth Machase Umisthor, and the Addresses Upon the Occasion $500.00
Hartfield, G. Eugene. An Oriental Constellation- A Romantic Page of Hidden History in the Barbaric Age, Delineating the Fall and Rise of a Peculiar Nation $500.00
Schur, Ze’ev (William). Netzach Yisrael. A Discussion of the Most Vital Questions Concerning the Jewish People and the Jewish Religion $300.00
Raisin, Mordechai Ze’ev. Toldoth Ha’yehudim Be’america [chronicle of the Jewish experience in America from the firs Settlement to the present] $200.00
(AMERICAN JUDAICA) $600.00
FRIED, JOSEPH. Sepher Ohel Yoseph [responsa] $600.00
Shibolim [journal devoted to modern Hebrew literature] $1,000.00
Pinkas Chevra Ohev Yisrael Anshei Mezibusz $2,000.00
Weinstein, B. Bilder fun Yiddishen Arbeiter Leiben in Amerika [“Sketches of the Life of Jewsih Workers in America”] $400.00
The (New York) Sun. “Jewish State Proclaimed; New Nation Named Israel” (Headline) $500.00
The New York Times. “Israelis Rout The Arabs, Approach Suez, Break Blockade, Occupy Old Jerusalem; Agree to U. N. Cease-fire; U. A. R. Rejects It” $300.00
Gal’ed-The Hebrew Review and Magazine of Rabbinical Literature. Edited by MORRIS J. RAPHALL $1,500.00
(ANGLO-AMERICAN JUDAICA) $2,000.00
YOCHANAN B. ISAAC OF HOELLESCHAU (Editor). Teshuvath Ha’geonim [responsa concerning the correct pronunciation of the name of God]. * WITH: Ma’aseh Rav [halachic polemic]. * ACCOMPANIED BY: Another Copy $1,200.00
Tabula Exhibens Paradigmata Verborum Hebraicorum regularium & irregularium [“Table of Conjugation of Regular and Irregular Hebrew Verbs”] $800.00
BENJAMIN BEN SHIMON HALEVI OF AMSTERDAM. Da’ath Kedoshim [grammar] $300.00
Hassan, Raphael. Pirsumei Nissa [on Chanukah] $1,500.00
Schnitzler, Joseph. Biur Chadash $600.00
Abigail, Third Daughter of David Abarbanel Lindo, Esq. A Hebrew and English and English and Hebrew Dictionary $500.00
(ANGLO-JUDAICA) $900.00
Vries, Levi Abraham de. Megaleh Tekuphoth-Das ist Enfdectung derer Tekuphoth, oder des schadlichen Bluts $1,000.00
Der Ewige Jude. Edited by Hans Diebow $400.00
Me’ir Tehiloth [commentary to the Book of Psalms, with text] $500.00
Urim VeTumim [commentary to the Books of Isaiah and Jeremiah] $300.00
Arugath Habosem [grammar, with section on Hebrew cryptography] $500.00
(Attributed to). Iggereth Ha’mussar [“Ethical Letter” -philosophy]. Translated into Hebrew by JUDAH BEN SOLOMON CHARIZI $2,500.00
Yoseph Lekach [commentary to the Book of Esther, with text] $600.00
Rav Mordechai [Rabbinic law]. Edited by R. Menachem David Ben Isaac $700.00
Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa] $7,000.00
Devak Tov [super-commentary to Rashi on the Pentateuch] $600.00
Shem Hagedolim [bibliography]. Part II (only) $600.00
Avodath Hakodesh $3,000.00
Ha’yichush Lichtav Ashuri [history of the Hebrew script] $180.00
Pirush Hatorah [commentary to the Pentateuch]. Sepher Devarim-Deuteronomy $700.00
Biur Al Hatorah [Kabbalistic commentary to the Pentateuch] $2,500.00
Kad Hakemach [philosophy] $600.00
Chovoth Halevavoth [pietism]. Translated into Hebrew by Judah Ibn Tibbon $9,000.00
Chovoth Ha’levavoth [pietism] . Translated into Hebrew by Judah Ibn Tibbon $1,500.00
Chovoth Halevavoth [pietism]. Translated into Hebrew by Judah Ibn Tibbon $900.00
Mikneh Avram - Peculium Abrae. Hebrew and Latin on facing pages $1,200.00
Krapp's Last Tape. Translated into Hebrew by Helit Yeshurun. Portrait of Beckett and Moshe Spitzer by Avigdor Arikha $500.00
Delo Beilisa [stenographic record of the Beilis trail]. Text in Russian $1,500.00
[i.e. Benedictus le Puncteur(?)]. Mishlei Shu’alim Le’rabi Berachiah Ha’nakdan [“Fox Fables”-Hebrew version of Aesop’s Fables] $250.00
Albo, Joseph. Sefer Ikrim WITH commentary by Gedaliah ben Shlomo $1,200.00
Hebrew. WRITINGS). Comprising: Psalms with commentary of David Kimchi. Job, Five Scrolls, Daniel & Ezra/Nechemaih (lacking Chronicles). With classic commentaries. $20,000.00
Hebrew. WRITINGS). Psalms with commentary of David Kimchi. Five Scrolls, Daniel & Ezra/Nechemia (Lacking Job and Chronicles). With classic commentaries (Rashi, Ralbag). $15,000.00
Polyglot. PSALMS). Psalterium in Quatvor Linguis Hebraea Graeca Chaldaea Latina. Text printed in four columns across double-page. Hebrew, Greek, Amharic (Ethiopian)- not Chaldee, and Latin. Edited by Johann Potken, with the assistance of Johann Soter $12,000.00
*Hebrew. PROVERBS, SONG OF SONGS & KOHELETH). WITH: Letter from Daniel Bomberg to the Christian Hebraist, Johannes Reuchlin, dated 11th February 1522** $10,000.00
Hebrew. PSALMS). Sepher Tehilim. With commentary by David Kimchi $1,000.00
Hebrew). With commentaries of Rashi, ibn Ezra, Kimchi (two), Targum etc $15,000.00
Hebrew and Latin. PENTATEUCH AND MEGILOTH). Chamishah Chumashei Torah- Hebraicus Pentateu. Hebrew and Latin on facing columns, Latin notes drawn from rabbinical sources by Sebastian Muenster $2,000.00
Hebrew). Derech Ha’kodesh-Via Sancta. Prepared by Elias Hutter $5,000.00
Hebrew. PSALMS). Sepher Tehillim-Psalterium $600.00
Hebrew). Chamishah Chumashei Torah (-end) $5,000.00
Hebrew.) Esrim Ve’arbah $4,000.00
Hebrew). Chamishah Chumshei Torah [-end] $8,000.00
Psalms. HEBREW). Sepher Tehillim-Liber Psalmorum Hebraice. With Latin annotation by Antonius Hulsius. Latin introduction $900.00
Spanish, PENTATEUCH AND HAPHTAROTH). Humas, O Cinco Libros de la Ley Divina. Juntas las Aphtarot del año. $5,000.00
Hebrew). Biblia Sacra Hebraea $1,000.00
Hebrew and Spanish. PSALMS). Kodesh Hillulim - Alabancas de Santidad, traducion de los Psalmos de David $2,000.00
Hebrew). Torah Nevi’im U’kethuvim-Biblia Hebraica. Prepared by E. van der Hooght, (reproducing the Athias-Leusden text of 1666-7). Latin introduction and explanatory notes by van der Hooght $250.00
Hebrew. PSALMS). Sepher Tehillim. With vowel points (nikud) and cantiliation points $3,000.00
Hebrew). Arbah Ve’esrim $900.00
(BIBLE. $700.00
Die Rembrandt-Bibel. Edited by E.W. Bredt $250.00
Sachs, Senior. Hapalit - Catalog werthvoller hebraischer Handschriften von Dr. L. Zunz $200.00
Amzalak, Moses Bensabat. A Tipografia Hebraica em Portugal no Seculo XV $300.00
*Amzalak, Moses Bensabat. Shabbethai Sevi. Portrait of Shabbethai Tzvi on cover and title page. pp. (6),iii,(1),14,(2). Joseph de la Vega. pp. 16** $150.00
Studia Rosenthaliana. Journal of the History, Culture and Heritage of the Jews in the Netherlands $900.00
Ich und Du (I and Thou) $500.00
HaMoreh Letzdakah [super-commentary to Maimonides’ reasons for the precepts] $150.00
De Abbreviaturis Hebraicis; Operis Talmudici Brevis Recensio; Bibliotecha Rabbinica Nova ["Hebrew Abbreviations, Brief Review of Talmudic Work and New Rabbinic Library." -Technical Studies and Catalogues of Hebrew Books] $400.00
Luach M’shnath 5543 (1783). Yiddish text $2,500.00
KLAUSNER, ABRAHAM. Minhagim $8,000.00
Birchath Hamazon - Dos Benshen [compendium of selected prayers and festive rites]. According to the custom of Poland and Germany $3,000.00
Sepher Devar Shmuel [commentary to Midrash Raba - Deuteronomy] $600.00
*Mevakesh Hashem [commentary to the Pentateuch] Devar Shmuel [commentary to Midrash Raba - Deuteronomy]** $400.00
Sepher Ha’chaim [ethics] $1,000.00
ABRAHAM DOV BAER (AUERBACH) OF OVRUCH. Bath Ayin [Chassidic homilies to the Pentateuch and Festivals] $900.00
Berend, A. L. Sparkvogel der Jüdische, oder Jocosus hebricosus [Jewish stories and poems] $600.00
Chinitch, A. Ch. Ma’asiyoth Yaponiyoth [Japanese tales for children] $1,500.00
Shivithi Ha’shem Le’negdi Tamid $1,500.00
Tientsin Hebrew Association $700.00
Auerbach, Tzvi Benjamin (Dr.) Berith Avraham Kolel Seder Ha’milah- Berith Abraham oder die Beschueidungsfeier [Prayers and texts to be recited and studied prior to the Circumcision with instructions in performing the ritual]. Text in Hebrew and German $600.00
Luach Hadikduk - Tabula in Grammaticen Hebraeam $600.00
Ma’aseh Tuviah $5,000.00
Oth Le’tovah [secrets of the Hebrew alphabet, using the Notarikon method] $7,000.00
Me’id Ani...[Certificate of Authenticity concerning Ethrogim from Corfu] $700.00
(M. Guerdeville). (Atlas Historique). Habillementsdes Arabes & des Juifs qui sont au Caire...[Costumes of Arabs and Jews from Cairo] $400.00
DAVID IBN HIN $2,500.00
Toldoth Even ReSHe”F [biography of the Karaite leader, Abraham Firkovich] $300.00
Masa Be’chatzi Ha’ei Kerim [travels in the Crimea] $500.00
Litinske, Menachem Nachum. Kuki-Riki $700.00
DEINARD, EPHRAIM. $900.00
Sepher Eilim $2,500.00
Sepher Eilim. ANOTHER COPY $1,500.00
Kuntras Pri Etz Hadar [on purchasing Ethrogim from Eretz Israel] $600.00
[super-commentary to Rashi on the Pentateuch]. Anonymous $700.00
L’affaire Dreyfus-Le Bordereau. Étude des Dépositions de M. Bertillion et du Capitaine Valerio au Consiel de Guerre de Rennes [“The Memorandum”- an evaluation of the deposition evidence of M. Bertillion and Captine Valerio] $1,500.00
Sepher Haroke’ach [ethics, rabbinic law and custom] $7,000.00
Sepher Haroke’ach [ethics, rabbinic law and custom] $500.00
Taharath Ha’kodesh [commentary to Seder Taharoth, with text] $800.00
ELIJAH BEN SOLOMON ZALMAN (GAON OF VILNA) $1,800.00
Likutei Shik’chah U’peah [“Gleanings” - kabbalistic commentary on aggadic portions of the Talmud] $5,000.00
Zoth Torath Hakana’oth [polemic] $2,000.00
Sephath Emeth ve-Lashon Zehorith [polemic, includes letters in support of Jacob Emden in his pursuit of, and accusations against, Jonathan Eyebescheutz] $4,000.00
Mitpachath Sepharim [polemic] . FIRST EDITION. ff. 50. Usual browning. [Vinograd, Altona 88; Mehlman 1050]. * Tzitzim Uperachim [dictionary of the Kabbalah]. FIRST EDITION. ff. 21. Foxed in places. [Vinograd, Altona 91; Raphael 15] $3,000.00
Printed Mohel’s Stationary. Belonging to one Meir Rovigo $700.00
Viterbo, Asher. Be’nesuei Ha’chatHan Ha’ne’elah [Wedding Riddle]. Composed for the marriage of Pinchas ben Abraham Ha’kohen and Guidica Kohen of Ancona $1,200.00
Tochachoth Megulah Vehatzad Nachash [anti-Sabbatianism]. Two parts in one $700.00
Faïtlovitch, Jacques. Igereth Falashim $300.00
Me’irath Enayim [commentary to Joseph Karo’s Shulchan Aruch: Choshen Mishpat] $900.00
Pelach Harimon [abridgment of portion of Cordovero’s Pardes Rimonim] $700.00
(FRENCH JUDAICA) $1,500.00
(FRENCH JUDAICA) $1,800.00
Loi Relative aux Juifs. Donnée à Paris, le 13 Novembre 1791 [Grant to Jews of full equality in the realm of political and social rights] $2,000.00
Décret Impérial relatif aux individus professant la Religion Juive. Au palais de Saint-Cloud, le 30 Mai 1806 [Imperial Decree relating to individuals professing the Jewish religion] $900.00
Assemblée des Dèputés des Israélites de France et du Royaume d’Italie $600.00
Décret Impérial Concernant les Juifs qui n’ont pas de nom de famille et de prénoms fixes. A Bayonne, le 20 juillet 1808 [Imperial Decree concerning the Jews without Family names and fixed first names] $1,500.00
(Liturgy). Lamenatze’ach Le’hazkir Mizmor Shir- Be’Hechanech Beith Ha’knesseth Be’ir Hegenheim. Composed by the town’s Rabbi, Pinchas Samuel Katzenellenbogen $900.00
(Liturgy). La Tefila du Soldat. Livre de Prières a L’usage des Militaires Israélites en Campagne [selected daily prayers]. Prepared for Jewish soldiers going to the Front during the First World War $300.00
Seder Zemanim [intercalation and calculations of the calender for the years 1685-1705] $1,800.00
(Toldoth Adam) Chochmath Ha’shartoth [kabbalistic palmistry and craniology] $500.00
Bekanntmachung wegen besserer Einrichtung des Gottesdienstes in den Synagogen des Konigreichs Westphalen [Synagogue regulations relating to prayers for the Synagoge in Koningreich, Westphalen]. With Hebrew prayer for the King $400.00
(GERMANY). $1,800.00
(Ra”N). Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa] $600.00
Sha’arei Orah [an exposition of Kabbalistic symbolism and the designations of the Sephiroth] $600.00
Divrei Ha’yamim L’Malchei Tzarphath [“History of the Kings of France and of the Ottoman Turks”- history] $7,000.00
She’erith Yoseph [responsa] $1,800.00
Zevach Pesach [commentary on the Hagadah, with text]. $10,000.00
Perush Ha’hagadah Le’ha’chacham... [kabbalistic commentary to the Passover Hagadah]. By JOSEPH GIKATILLA $1,200.00
Sepher Mateh Aharon. With commentary by Aaron Teomim $1,500.00
Seder Hagadah shel Pesach. With commentary by Abrabanel $1,500.00
Seder Hagadah Shel Pesach. According to Aschkenazi rite. Hebrew with translation into Judeo-Italian. Leone da Modena’s abridged commentary of Abrabanel $2,000.00
Hagadah shel Pesach. With commentary Zera Yehudah by Judah Loeb ben Shimon of Mainz $500.00
Seder Hagadah shel Pesach. According to Spanish rite. Hebrew with translation into Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) $900.00
Beith Chorin. With commentaries $3,000.00
Ma’asei Hashem [compendium of four homiletic works including Ma’asei Mitzraim- commentary on the Passover Hagadah]. by ELIEZER BEN ELIJAH HA’ROPHE ASCHKENAZI $500.00
Imrei Binah [kabbalistic commentary on the Chad Gadya hymn]. By Judah ben Reuben Angel $500.00
Ma’aleh Beith Chorin. With commentaries. Instructions in Judeo-German and Judeo-Spanish $2,500.00
Seder Hagadah shel Pessach. With instructions and commentary in Judeo-German. “Prepared for women and especially children seated at their fathers’ table.” $600.00
Ma’aleh Beith Chorin vehu Seder Hagadah shel Pesach. With commentaries. Instructions in Hebrew Judeo-German and Judeo-Spanish $600.00
Seder Hahagadah Leleil Shimurim. With commentary by Shimon ben Tzemach Duran. Prepared by Wolf Heidenheim $500.00
Ma’aleh Beith Chorin vehu Seder Hagadah shel Pesach. With commentary together with instructions in Ladino and Yiddish $1,500.00
Chaim Le’rosh [commentary to the Passover Hagadah, wit text]. Commentary by CHAIM BEN JACOB PELAGHI $300.00
Hagadah Shel Pesach. With commentaries, including the Chatham Sofer $2,000.00
Hagadah shel Pessach. Accoding to the custom of Baghdad $1,000.00
Sippurei Niflaoth. Composed by Moshe of Zalshin $600.00
(Passover Hagadah) $1,500.00
(BIRNBAUM, MENACHEM). Chad Gadjo. $1,500.00
(HAGADAH). $300.00
Sifron Pesach Leyaldim [Abridged Hagadah for Children] $400.00
The Bird’s Head Haggada $600.00
Agam,Yaacov. The Passover Hagadah $6,000.00
The Rothschild Haggadah. A Passover Compendium from the Rothschild Miscellany $600.00
(Gaon of Pumbeditha). Mishpatei Shevu’oth [“A Treatise on Oaths”] $600.00
Halichoth Olam [Talmudic topics and issues with commentary to the Thirteen Divine Attributes of Mercy]. Introduction by Samuel HaNagid $500.00
Halichoth Olam [Talmudic topics and issues with commentary to the Thirteen Divine Attributes of Mercy] Introduction by Samuel HaNagid $500.00
Halichoth Olam [Talmudic topics and issues]. Incorporating: ALGAZI, SOLOMON. Yavin Shm’uah. KARO, JOSEPH. Klalei Ha’gemara $500.00
Mi Kamochah $1,200.00
Nachlath Ya’akov [responsa] $500.00
Yeven Metzulah [“The Deep Mire” - history of the persecutions of the Jews in Russia and Poland under Bogdan Chmielnicki in 1648-49] $5,000.00
Sepher Oz Le’elo-him [Kabbalah- commentary to “Meheimmantua de’Chola” attributed to Shabbetai Tzvi] $600.00
(HEBRAICA) $900.00
(HEBRAICA). $300.00
(HEBRAICA). $1,500.00
Group of nine single and double-leaf printed notices relating to social, religious, cultural and political activities in the D.P. Camp, Bergen Belsen. Texts in Hebrew and Yiddish social $1,200.00
(The SHeLa”H Hakodosh). Shnei Luchoth Habrith. Issued with Vavei Amudim by Horowitz’s son Shabtai Sheftel $4,000.00
(Editor). Shlosha Peirushim Al Shir Ha’Shirim. [Three commentaries to the Song of Songs]. The commentaries of Saadya Gaon, Ibn Caspi and Jacob Provencal $10,000.00
Derech Emunah [“The Way of Faith”- kabbalah] $1,200.00
Olath Shabbath [sermons for the Sabbath] $500.00
Imrei Noam [Kabbalistic and grammatical super-commentary to Rashi and ibn Ezra on the Pentateuch] $600.00
(Liturgy). Shevachoth shel Kol Ha’shanah [selected prayers and requests] $600.00
Garcia de Molina, Julian. Relacion de las Prevenciones y forma como se elebro el Auto publico de la Fé... $700.00
Compendio, y Summario del Edicto General de la Fé, y casos en él contenidos... [“Compendium and Summary of the General Edict of the Faith, and Cases Pertaining to it...”] $700.00
(RYBa”SH). Teshuvoth Harav [responsa] $3,000.00
Olath Yitzchak [Jewish laws in the interogatory style] $1,000.00
*Mashal Hakadmoni [“Proverb of the Ancient”- collected fables and aphorisms] WITH: Sepher Hatapu’ach [Attributed to Aristotle]** $500.00
Meir Nathiv [Biblical concordance] $2,000.00
ISAAC NATHAN BEN KALONYMOS $900.00
Pesakim Ukethavim [responsa] $500.00
Terumath Hadeshen [responsa] $500.00
Biurim [super-commentary to Rashi on the Pentateuch] $500.00
Landara parte che, confirmand in omnibus la parte presa in questo Cõseglio del. 1497 de di 13 del mese di Nouébre in materia di Marani [“This Edict confirms the resolution adopted on November 13th, 1497 in the matter of the Marannos...”] $3,000.00
(Seder Ha’ha’aracha) Zoth HaTorah ( Tax Regulations) $8,000.00
Gershon, Isaac. (Ed). Mashbith Milchamoth $600.00
(ITALIAN JUDAICA) $900.00
In Nome Del Signore Iddio: Regole della Tasse della Nationè Hebrea di Ferrara, Adi 14 Maggio 1702 [regulations concerning communal taxation] $700.00
Vincenzo Per La Gratia Di Dio Duca di Mantova &di Monferrato [proclamation regarding the Mantua Ghetto] $1,800.00
CORCOS, HEZEKIAH MANOAH CHAIM (Tranquillo Vita) THE YOUNGER. Teshu’oth Yisrael [three treatises on the blood liabel in Viterbo]. Translated into Judeo-German from the Italian by CHAIM ALSHEICH $1,500.00
Shir Le’Ma’aloth Chevrath Mishmar Haboker Veha’erev $600.00
Tephilah LeRibui Chala’im $700.00
(ITALY) $1,200.00
Ho’ Ricevuto....[Two certificates from the Public Tax Office calling for the payment of dues imposed for incidental expenses and for the continuation of the Yeshiva in the Venice Ghetto] $700.00
Capitoli Della Ricondotta Degli Ebrei di questra citta’ e dello Stato...De di 27 Settembre 1777 [Bill of Rights of Jews resident in the Venetian principality] $1,500.00
(PARDO, DAVID SAMUEL). Passaporta all’Interno [printed passport/personal identification document] $600.00
(ITALIAN JUDAICA) $1,500.00
(ITALIAN JUDAICA) $8,000.00
Pirush Hatorah... (Rimzei Ba’al Haturim) $900.00
Chachmath Ha’yad Ve’ha’partzuph [kabbalistic palmistry and craniology] $600.00
Ueber die Lehre des Spinoza in Briefen an Moses Mendelssohn [polemic] $600.00
Levush Malchuth [Elucidations and novellea to the Shulchan Aruch] $900.00
JAFFE, MORDECHAI BEN ABRAHAM $1,000.00
Tephilah Lehithpaleil Adam Kodem Limmudo..... Gam Tephilah Le’achar Ha’limmud [prayer to be recited before and after Torah study in the Holy Land]. As arranged by R. Elijah Gutmacher $600.00
Oloth Habrith $700.00
Gachalei Eish. Reissue of the protest against the establishment of the Central Library in 1875 $600.00
(JERUSALEM) $10,000.00
Sepher HaChassidim [pietism] $3,000.00
Sepher HaChassidim [pietism] $500.00
(Editor). Shailoth Uteshuvoth Hageonim [Geonic responsa] $500.00
MORDECHAI BEN NISSAN. Dod Mordechai [on Karaite history] $400.00
LOTZKI, ABRAHAM (Ed.) Shivchei Todah LeKir”ah (le’Kaiser Yarom Hoda’ah) [song of praise in honor of Czar Nicholas I] $2,500.00
Asiphuth Ha’kohen [novellea and homilies on the weekly Torah portions] $150.00
Binyan Shlomo [grammar] $500.00
(Attributed to). Halachoth Gedoloth [Gaonic Rabbinic code] $700.00
Mishpatei Shmuel [responsa] $500.00
(RaDa”K). Sepher Ha’sharashim [“Book of Roots;” a Biblical lexicon and grammar] $7,000.00
(RaDa’K). Sepher Ha’sharashim [“Book of Roots;” a Biblical lexicon and grammar] $500.00
Sepher Ha’mussar [ethics] $900.00
Ben Yochai [commentary to the Zohar] $500.00
Gutman, Nachum. Me'orot Eretz Yisrael. Telegramot Veyidiot Betziurim [“Lights on the Land of Israel”- political cartoons] $500.00
“Noda Beyehudah”). Karlberg, Judah Leib. Divrei Evel [eulogy for the famed Rabbi of Prague] $700.00
Kli Chemdah [homilies on the Torah portions] $600.00
To’aliyoth HaRaLBa”G [novellae to the Pentateuch] $600.00
Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa] $600.00
Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa] $400.00
*Sepher Hadikduk-Grammatica Hebraica. Sepher Habachur-Liber Electus. * Luach Ha’binyanim-Tabula Omnium Hebraicarum. Introduction and translation into Latin by Sebastian Münster** $1,000.00
Pirkai Eliyahu-Cantica Eliæ [“The Chapters of Elijah”- grammatical essays]. With introduction and translation into Latin by Sebastian Münster $900.00
Kanaph Rananim [liturgical poetry - Piyutim]. Arranged by JOSEPH JEDIDIAH CARMI. With his glosses $600.00
Tephiloth Mikol Ha’shanah-Derech Yesharah [prayers for the entire year]. Arranged and with commentary by JECHIEL MECHEL EPSTEIN $5,000.00
Spanish). Orden de Ros Asanah y Kypur $1,200.00
Tikunei Shabboth [selected prayers for the Sabbath, the Night of Shavuoth and the eve of Hoshanah Rabah] $1,500.00
Eith Ha’zamir [hymns and liturgical poems]. Composed by Benjamin ben Eliezer Ha’kohen $500.00
Tzaidah La’derech [selected prayers]. $1,500.00
Seder Keriath Ha’nesi’im [selected prayers] $3,000.00
Formulario Delle Orazioni Degli Ebrei Italiani [prayers for the entire year]. According to Sephardic rite $600.00
Tephilah Nechonah [prayers for the entire year]. According to the custom of the German and Polish Jews. Arranged in accordance with the daily prayer book of Shabbetai Sofer of Przemysl $200.00
Selichoth U’tephiloth Le’ShoVeVi”M Ta”T [penitential prayers]. According to the custom of the Holy City of Jerusalem $500.00
BeHeMe”D HaRaShB’I- Beith Ha’midrash al Zion Ha’tana..Rabi Shimon bar Yochai [two kabbaistic songs celebrating the legends of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai]. Composed by the Kabbalist Shimon ben Lavi in 1549 and David Le’am Yadid in 1641 $500.00
(LITURGY) $8,000.00
(MaHaRa’L of Prague). Tiphereth Yisrael [philosophy] $1,500.00
LOEWE, JUDAH BEN BEZALEL. $3,000.00
(MaHaRSH”L). Atereth Shlomo [novellae to Isaac Dueren’s Shaarei Dura] $1,500.00
NO LOT $0.00
(MAHARSHA”L). Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa] $600.00
LUZZATTO, JACOB BEN ISAAC $900.00
(RaMCHa”L). Lashon Limudim [on the rules of poetry] $700.00
(RaMCHa”L). Choker U’mekubal [“The Philosopher and the Kabbalist”] $900.00
Manoach Matzah Chen [kabbalah] $2,500.00
Der Gantz Jüdische Glaub $4,000.00
In Dei Nomine Amen Francisco Carnero de Figeiroa [Medical diplomas of Hieronimo Henriques de Sequeira received from the University of Ciombra] $700.00
Shailoth Uteshuvoth...Manhir Einei Chachamim [responsa] $700.00
Sepher Penei Rabah [concordance of Biblical verses recorded in the Midrash] $600.00
Shailoth Uteshuvoth MeHaRa”M Mintz [responsa] $400.00
(MISHNAH) $2,000.00
Mishnayoth. With commentary of Yomtov Lipman Heller and Solomon Adeni $3,000.00
Beith Yehudah [compilation of Aggadah] $500.00
Historia de Gli Riti Hebraici. Text in Italian $2,000.00
Saphir, Jacob (“Even Sapir.”) . Gai Chizayon [in praise of Sir Moses and Lady Judith upon their arrival to the Eretz Israel] $500.00
[index of Biblical citations in the Talmud]. (Anonymous) $1,200.00
RaMBa”M). (Miloth Ha’higayon) Ha’higayon shel Ha’chacham Rabbi Shimon-Logica Sapientis Rabbi Simeonis [introduction to Logic]. With introduction and translation into Latin by Sebastian Münster $1,200.00
RaMBa”M). Moreh Nevuchim [“Guide to the Perplexed”] $4,000.00
RaMBa”M). Mishnah Torah - Madah, Ahavah, Zemanim [Rabbinic Code] $300.00
MOSES BEN MAIMON (MAIMONIDES/ $7,000.00
RaMBa”M). Pe’er Hador [letters and responsa]. Translated into Hebrew from the Arabic by MORDECHAI TaMa. With introduction in Spanish by Jacob Sasportas, with laudatory poems $300.00
/RaMBa”N). Torath Ha’adam [laws concerning the sick, the dying and the after-life] $500.00
Sepher Mitzvath Gadol (SM”G) [Rabbinic law] $500.00
Moreh Leshaliach Tzibur - Handbuch für Cantoren $150.00
(Attributed to). Aruch HaKatzar [Talmudic lexicon] $600.00
Sepher Ha’aruch [Talmudic dictionary] $600.00
[ethics, according to the creed of the medieval Chasidei Aschkenaz]. Anonymous $1,500.00
Pardes Shoshanim-Asirei HaTikvah [allegorical poetic drama in three acts] $3,000.00
[Midrashim]. Anonymous. (Attributed to Rabbi Eliezer ben Hyrcanus) $600.00
Shiltei Hagiborim [on the Second Temple] $2,000.00
Seder Bircharth Hashemesh - A Santificacao do Ciclo Solar. Translated into Portuguese and with notes by Moses Bensabat Amzalak $200.00
Beth Moed [ethical sermons and eulogies] $300.00
Peirush al ha’Torah al Derach Ha’emeth-Sepher Recanati [commentary on the Pentateuch] $7,000.00
Piskei Halachoth [Rabbinic law] $1,500.00
(Hamburg Rabbinate). Eileh Divrei Habrith [collected letters denouncing Reform synagogue practices] $300.00
Oyfen Mayriv-Front Kein Neis ["All Quiet on the Western Front"] $600.00
Melitz Yosher [commentary to the penitential prayer Ta Shema Me’ore Alma]. With sonnet by RaMCHa”L on f.2v $300.00
(RACHAMIM JOSEPH CHAIM OF PRAGUE). Tikun Ha’brith [selected prayers]. Edited by Jacob Chai Borilla. $300.00
Haas, Simcha ben Joshua. Doresh Tzion [travelogue to Erez Israel in 1763]. With glosses by Chaim Eliezer Hausdorff $300.00
(RUSSIA) $900.00
Porath Yoseph [novellae on the works of Alfasi and Nissim b. Reuben Gerondi to Tractates Kethuboth, Chullin and Beitzah] $500.00
Perush Derech Yemin [on the controversy regarding the proper procedure of waving the lulav] $1,500.00
Sepher Kerithoth [Talmudic methodology] $600.00
Ner Mitzvah [thirteen sermons based on Maimonides’ Thirteen Principles of Faith] $600.00
Sepher Ha’terumoth [code of civil law] $500.00
Shesh Sha’arim-Zecher Rav- Memoria De los 613 Preceptos de la S. Ley y fiete de Sabios [poem on the categories and reasons for the Precepts]. Translated into Spanish by SOLOMON ADHAN $500.00
(SCHESINGER, AKIVA JOSEPH) $1,000.00
Michtav Galui, Michtav Teudah- Tzaakah Ha’naarah Be’ir Ha’kodesh [polemic] $1,500.00
*[ethics]. Anonymous. ff.39 [Vinograd, Sulzbach 273].1762 BOUND WITH: Vital, Chaim. Shaarei Kedushah [mysticism] ff.40. [Vinograd, Sulzbach 248].1758** $300.00
[on cosmogony and thaumaturgy]. Anonymous (Attributed to Abraham the Patriach) $2,500.00
(attributed to). Sepher Hazohar al HaTorah [the mystical “Book of Splendor”] $1,000.00
Sepher Hadrath Kodesh $900.00
(MaHaRaSHa”CH OF SALONIKA). Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa]. Part I (of III) only $700.00
(MaHaRaSHa”CH OF SALONIKA). Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa]. Three parts in three volumes $2,000.00
Avodath Halevi-Moreh Tzedek [listing of the precepts with reference to sources throughout Rabbinic literature] $600.00
Mivchar Hapeninim [“Choice of Pearls”- ethics] $500.00
Ve’hineh Alah Zayith Tereiph Be’phiha $500.00
Masechta Yoma [Laws of the Day of Atonement]. With commentaries by Rashi, Tosafoth, etc $900.00
Masechta Pesachim [on the laws of Passover]. With commentaries by Rashi, Tosafoth, etc $900.00
Masechta Kerithoth [Extripation]. With commentary by Rashi, Tosafoth, etc $7,000.00
(TALMUD, BABYLONIAN). $7,000.00
Talmud Bavli $10,000.00
Beith Elo-him [ethical philosophy] $500.00
Derusch Na’eh [talmudic novellea and discourse] $600.00
Sepher Ha’gilgulim [“The Book of Wanderings”-on the transmigration of souls] $700.00
Belehrung der juedischen-teutschen Red-und Schreibart $900.00
(MaHaR”Y Weil). Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa]. With glosses $600.00
(MaHaR”Y Weil). Shailoth Uteshuvoth [responsa]. With glosses $400.00
[Midrashic anthology to the Bible]. Attributed to Shimon the Preacher of Frankfurt $1,000.00
[Midrashic anthology to the Bible]. Attributed to Shimon the Preacher of Frankfurt $2,500.00
Sepher Yuchasin [onomasticon and history]. Seder Olam Zuta and printed glosses by Moses Isserles (RaM”A) $600.00
(Attributed to). Sepher Hayashar [“The Book of the Righteous”-ethics] $700.00
Mekor Chaim [super-commentary to Abraham ibn Ezra on the Pentateuch] $700.00
HERZL, THEODOR. Altneuland [“Old-New Land”- a novel] $900.00
Herzl, Theodor. Der Judenstaat. Versuch einer Modernen Losung der Judenfrage. [“The Jewish State, An Attempt at a Modern Solution to the Jewish Question”] $6,000.00
Glueck, Nelson. Hayarden [The Jordan] $700.00
Draft Mandates for Mesopotamia and Palestine, as Submitted for the Approval of the League of Nations. Presented to Parliament by Command of his Majesty $500.00
(ZIONISM) $600.00
Chancellor, Sir John Herbert. (High Commissioner for Palestine) Minshar [“Manifesto”-Emergency Decree of the British High Commissioner concerning the 1929 Riots] $700.00
Palestine: Statement of Policy by his Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom. Presented by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to Parliament by Command of His Majesty July 1937 [“White Paper”] $500.00
(ZIONISM). $600.00
-anti). Kriath Kodesh [call to Yeshiva students] $600.00
-anti). Te’udah Yehudith - Jewish Certificate $150.00
(Ephemera). Le’shanah Tova-A Happy New Year $150.00
By S. Gorelik $300.00
*Gorelik, Sch. Jüdische Köpfe. 1920. Nadel, Arno. Das Jahre des Juden. 1920. * Die Psalmen. 1921. WITH: Perez, I.L. Musikalische Novellen. 1920. Perez, I.L. Gleichnisse. 1920** $700.00
Duda’im $1,500.00
(Catalogue).Whitechapel Art Gallery. Exhibition of Jewish Art and Antiquities $600.00
NARKISS, MORDECHAI. The Hanukkah Lamp $1,200.00
Einhorn, David. Meine Lieder [“My Poems”] $400.00
Berliner, Isaac. Shtot fun Palatzen - La Ciudad de los Palacios [collected poems]. Text in Yiddish $600.00
Die Kunst des Radierens $150.00
In Russisch-Polen. Ein Kriegstagebuch. $700.00
Megilath Esther [The Book of Esther] $600.00
CURNONSKY and J.W. BIENSTOCK (Editors). Le Juif Qui Rit. Dexième Série $800.00
Ink & Blood.A Book of Drawings $1,000.00
The New Order. New York, 1941. * Le Monde Libre [periodical]. With one illustrated plate by Szyk (p.39). New York-Montreal, January, 1945. * The Ten Commandments. Philadelphia-Toronto, John C. Winston, 1947 $400.00
In Tavel fun Vent [“On the Tablet on the Wall]. By DAVID HOFSTEIN. Text in Yiddish $600.00
“The Tales of St. Petersburg” [Children’s stories]. Text in Russian $700.00
Sovremyennaya Evreiskaya Grafika [“Contemporary Jewish Graphics” - critical annalysis of the development of Jewish Art]. Text in Russian $1,500.00
Der Nister (Pinchas Kahanovich). Mayselech in Parzan [“Fairy Tales”]. Text in Yiddish $900.00
Troyer [“Mourning”- collection of poems]. By David Hofstein $3,000.00
*Shtrom [“Stream”]. MonthlyYiddish periodical. No. 3 (1922) And No. 4 (1923)** $1,500.00
Chalastre-Paris. Yiddish language Art Periodical. No. 2 $2,000.00
etc.) Der Nister (Pinchas Kahanovich). Hob Ich Mir a Lidele. Text in Yiddish $1,500.00
(LISSITZKY, ELIEZER) $12,000.00
Andersen, Hans. Mayselech [“Fairy Tales”]. Translated into Yiddish by Der Nister (Pinchas Kahanovich) $5,000.00
Wendingen [“The Turn” - architectural journal]. Volume 4, No. 11. Special issue devoted to the works of Frank Lloyd Wright. Text in Dutch. Designed and edited by Hendricus Theodorus Wijdeveld $5,000.00
Suprematicheskii skaz pro dva kvadrata v 6ti postroikakah [“Of Two Squares- Suprematist Story of Two Squares In Six Constructions”]. Text in Russian $12,000.00
Suprematisch worden van twedraten in 6 konstrukties [“Of Two Squares- Suprematist Story of Two Squares In Six Constructions”]. As De Stijl vol. 5 no. 10/11. Text in Dutch $7,000.00
Erste Russische Kunstausstellung [catalogue of First Russian Art Exhibition] $2,000.00
Gan Yeladim Series: Ha’tochen, Ha’tocheneth Ve’avnei Ha’reichaim [“The Miller, His Wife and Their Millstones”]. Children’s story by BEN-ZION RASKIN (“Uncle Ben-Zion”). Text in Hebrew $4,000.00
Kinder-Gartn Series. Der Milner, di Milnerin un di Milshtayner [“The Miller, His Wife and Their Millstones”]. Children’s story by BEN-ZION RASKIN (“Uncle Ben-Zion”). Text in Yiddish $4,000.00
Kusikov, Aleksandr. Ptitsa bezymiannaia. Izbrannye stikhi 1917-1921-Der Ungenannte Vogel Gedichte [“The Nameless Bird.” Selected Verse 1917-1921] $1,500.00
Preodolenie Iskusstva [“The Congest of Art”-article]. In “Ringen” Almanac. Issue No. 10. Text in Yiddish $2,500.00
Mayakovsky, Vladimir. Dlia Golosa [“For the Voice”- collected poems to be read aloud]. Text in Russian $6,000.00
Mayakovsky, Vladimir. Khorosho! Oktiabrskaia Poema [“Excellent! October Poem”]. Text in Russian $3,000.00
Tairoff (Kornfeld), Alexander. Das Entfesselte Theater. Aufzeichnungen eines Regisseurs [“Theatre Unbound. Notes of a Director.”] $700.00
(LISSITZKY, ELIEZER) $5,000.00
(LISSITZKY, ELIEZER) $2,000.00
Dos Kelbel [“The Calf”]. Children’s story by MENDELE MOCHER SEPHORIM $1,500.00
Knaknisi un Moyenkayser [“The Nutcracker and King Rat”]. Classic tale by Ernst Theodore Hoffman. Translated from the German by L. RESNICK $600.00
Personal Silver Waterman pen with inscription $5,000.00
(Asher Ginsberg. Leader of Chibath Zion, Hebrew writer and thinker, 1856-1927). Letter to his father R. Yeshaya concerning family and political issues $700.00
Chevrath To’eleth [Certificate of Learning presented by the Society of Accomplishment in Torah, Wisdom and Knowledge in the Hebrew Language of Amsterdam] $800.00
(AUSTRALIA) $10,000.00
(First Prime Minister of the State of Israel, 1886-1973). Signed check from The Anglo-Palestine Bank $600.00
Concerning aviation needs $500.00
Autograph Letter Signed $900.00
(Poet Laureate of Land of Israel, 1873-1934). Letter to Chaim Brody assuring him he will be given full credit for his work on the poetry of ibn Gabirol $600.00
Spanish. SONG OF SONGS). Extracto del Libro de los Proverbios de Salomon [excerpts from Song of Songs] $1,000.00
AZULAI, JUDAH ZERACHIA (of Tiberias and Jerusalem) $3,000.00
Pinkas of correspondence of the family of R. Eliezer Lipa of Tortschin, other Chassidic Rabbis and communal leaders $1,500.00
Beith Sepher Ha’ma’arav- Ha’avukah [school-year book] $3,000.00
Ketah Ha’tephilah Shene’emrah Lephnei Hechal Hashem Be’oloth Ha’minchah... [Prayers recited by the Jews of Cairo on the day of public fasting and prayer for their opressed brethren in Russia] $600.00
(Physicist and Noble Prize winner, 1879-1955). Postcard to Dr. R. Kohn, Universit. Lekretar, Zionist Organization, London. Personal matters $4,000.00
Commentary to Divrei Hayamim $8,000.00
Bible. Comprising three portions: I: The Biblical Book of Psalms. II. Other Biblical poetry, drawn from the Hebrew Bible, the Apocrypha and the New Testament. III: A Collection of Doxologies $1,500.00
Writ of Arrest issued by Honré Jean, Judge of the Apostolic Court of the Comtat-Venaissin, authorizing the seizure of goods belonging to the Jew Jacob Astruc of Carpentras, in oder to indemnify his creditors $3,000.00
Hilchoth Shechitah [laws pertaining to ritual slaughter] $500.00
PINKAS KAHAL ADATH YESHURUN, PALATA $7,000.00
Hagadah shel Pesach. With additional hymns in Hebrew and Aramaic $700.00
Recitations for Passover feast. With: Thirteen Principles of Faith $500.00
Commentaries to Talmudic tractates: Baba Metzia, Berachoth, Pesachim, Chulin; also Maimonides and Shulchan Aruch (including Orach Chaim, Choshen Mishpat) $1,500.00
(Grand-Rabbi of Klausenberg-Sanz). Letter from the Yeshiva of Kiryat Sanz to Ezrath Torah requesting increase in aid to the Yeshiva $700.00
(HEBRON) $1,200.00
(Father of Political Zionism, 1860-1904). Typed Letter Signed, in German, on stationary of "Erez Israel" Bureau of Zionist Congress to Mr. Ussishkin $1,500.00
Typed Letter Signed. Stating the financial situation of the Zionist Bank. Herzl assures the recipient that although there have been misunderstandings, much progress has been made. With new management, he hopes that the bank will grow into a “Wrltinstitut” $2,000.00
(Attributed to). Ben Adama Yizkor Be’moladetoh [“The Ages of Man” - liturgical poem]. Geniza Fragment $10,000.00
(INDIA). $4,000.00
Jewish Historical and Economic Document pertaining to Jewish Life in Italy in the 16th Century. Contains Jewish Privileges and Banking Contract for Jews of Nonatola. Graced by Duke Hercole II $15,000.00
(Pinkas Shada”r). Letter to the rabbis and communal leaders of Allesandria, Italy from the Jerusalem Rabbinate appointing Rabbi Raphael Josef ibn Rubi as emissary $12,000.00
Licence to publish a work of Hebrew grammar $2,500.00
Illuminated manuscript Honor Roll (portion only?), probably from Ferrara. “Below are examples of the Virtuous Supporters of the Community” $700.00
Chikrei Lev Gever [ethical poem on the nature of God and man]. Anonymous $400.00
JABOTINSKY, ZEV (VLADIMIR) $600.00
*Luria, Isaac (Ar”I z”L). Sefer Hadrushim [Kavanot of Sabbath and holidays]. (POPPERS, MEIR). Pri Etz Chaim- Taamei Hamitzvoth** $900.00
MOSES BEN MAIMON (MAIMONIDES/RaMBa”M). Moreh Nevuchim [“Guide to the Perplexed”] $7,000.00
Poetry, Prayers, Epigrams etc. Manuscript on paper. With: Pamphlet, in cursive Judeo-Tataric hands, some words in Russian. Together two volumes. $1,500.00
Marriage Contract on Vellum. Uniting Yishai Hai (Vita) son of the late Israel Pesach and Bona (Tovah), daughter of the late Abraham Baruch Norzi on Friday, 3rd of Kislev, 1763 $5,000.00
Marriage Contract on Vellum. Uniting Sholom the orphan and the widow Leah, known as Elina daughter of Abraham Aruch on Monday, 14th Nissan 1818 in Pisa on the river Arno $2,000.00
Marriage Contract on Vellum. Uniting Joshua son of Gedaliah Trioi and Lustra daughter of the late Isaac Menachem Fiedmi on Wednesday, 13th Av, 1822 $5,000.00
Marriage Contract. Uniting Moses son of Mordechai and Nukrah daughter of Samuel on Friday 11th Nissan 1824 $4,000.00
Marriage Contact on paper. Uniting Naphtali son of Abraham Kovo and Beiyla Vinichina daughter of the late Israel Bachor, on Wednesday Rosh Chodesh Tammuz (30th of Sivan) 1826 $7,000.00
Marriage Contract on paper. Uniting Meir and Mazal on Tuesday, 9th Adar II, 1836 $7,000.00
Marriage contract on vellum. Uniting Yehudah son of Moses Avercasis and Dultie Benabou on Wednesday 6th Kislev 1844 $5,000.00
Marriage Contract on paper $7,000.00
Marriage contract on vellum $4,000.00
Marriage Contract on Vellum. Uniting Shabbthai Chaim son of Joshua Sirini and Fortunata, daughter of Mordechai Shalom Mehallel on Sunday 28th of Adar 1858 in Rome, on the river Tiber $1,800.00
Marriage Contract on Vellum. Uniting Elijah and Zara on 24th of Av, 1868 $5,000.00
Marriage Contract on paper. Uniting Elijah Abulafia and Astrolah on Friday, 9th Adar II 1872 $6,000.00
Marriage Contract on paper. Uniting Raphael Jacob and Sarah on Wednesday, 13th Shevat, 1888 $6,000.00
Marriage Contract on paper. Uniting Israel, son of Nissim Isaac Katarfas and Zinbul daughter of David Abram ibn Shushin on Friday, 8th Tammuz, 1900 $7,000.00
Marriage Contract on paper. Uniting Joseph son of Eliezer and Sarvagil daughter of Moshiach on Tuesday, 15th Tammuz, 1904 $6,000.00
Petition to the directors of the Status(?) Bank in America $600.00
(Chief Rabbi of the Holy Land. 1865-1935). Autograph Letter Signed. In Hebrew, concerning Rabbi David Shuvaks, Chief Chassidic Dayan of Jerusalem $500.00
Collection of posters, pamphlets and documents pertaining to various controversies surrounding R. Kook, and his appointment as Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem $1,000.00
Typed letter signed in Hebrew. To David Yellin, concerning women's rights. $500.00
(BIBLE, Hebrew. PENTATEUCH, FIVE MEGILLOTH AND HAPHTAROTH). Chamishah Chumshei Torah. With Rashi’s commentary and Targum Onkelos $1,500.00
Midbar Tahapuchot $1,500.00
Sefirath Ha’omer $3,000.00
PRAYERS BY THE CHAZAN. Prayers to be recited for the sick, women in labor, for those who give charity, among others. Includes prayer for the former Rabbis of the town, noting Rabbi Solomon ben Tzvi (Hirschel) who became Chief Rabbi of London (d.1842) $600.00
Omer Calendar $3,000.00
Collection of twenty two Rabbinic and Chassidic letters from members of the Lodz Rabbinate $4,000.00
(Scroll of Esther). Black ink on vellum. Italian square Hebrew script 15 lines arranged in 30 columns on 6 membranes. Opening panel with initial blessings, final two panels with concluding blessing and related song. Set on turned wooden roller. $600.00
(Scroll of Esther) $8,000.00
(Scroll of Esther) $10,000.00
(English philanthropist, 1784-1885). Secretarial Letter Signed to Dr. Loew, OberRabbinner in Szegedin in German Script with Hebrew greeting Enclosing five American dollars from Mr. Techheimer of Wichita, Kansas for the cemetary in Szegedin $400.00
Mateh Dan-Cuzari $500.00
OZIMO, ELIJAH SHABATHAI $400.00
of Posen 1797-1883). Eulogy for Rabbi Shalom ben Hirsch of Halberstadt $600.00
Collection of 27 letters written to various organizations and communal leaders regarding historical, social and personal issues $4,000.00
Abdulla ben Shlomo $300.00
SCHNEERSON, JOSEPH ISAAC $2,000.00
(RaSHa”B) and SCHNEERSON, JOSEPH ISAAC (RaYa”Tz). Group of three letters pertaining to the Lubavitcher Yeshiva in Horoditch and the Mashgiach, Rabbi S. Z. Havlin $1,500.00
Shivithi Ha’shem Lenegdi Tamid [talisman for a new-born son] $1,500.00
Kotel Hama'aravi. Exchange of letters regarding the status of the Western Wall during the reign of the Turks in Palestine $1,500.00
Notification document of the Bailiff of the Court of Cervera $3,000.00
Legal Agreement in consideration of 120 “Sueldos” between “The Hon. Yuse Rodorg, Jew” and two Christians. Text in Catalan $3,000.00
Legal Agreement in consideration of 280 “Sueldos” between “The Hon. Salomó Alazar, Jew” and four Christians. Text in Catalan $3,000.00
Tzedaka Gedolah. Lunch Kitchen $400.00
(BLOOD LIBEL-BLONDES, VILNA) Official records and historical details concerning an infamous "cause celebres" in Vilna. An accusation against a Jewish barber, David Abramovich Blondes $900.00
Rosenkrantz and Schriftzetzer Publishers $500.00
Noph Etz Chaim [Kabbalistic commentary on the Bible] $1,500.00
Prayers for healthy and righteous children, comfortable livlihood, good health etc. $4,000.00
Nagid U'Metzaveh [anthology of Lurianic customs for daily prayers and rituals] $1,500.00
(AMERICAN JUDAICA). (Allen, E. C). $5,000.00
*Lithographed title with further four black-and-white lithographed plates of Jewish ceremonial occasions each signed by artist in pencil lower right. WITH: Six prints after Israels** $700.00
Three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing left $2,000.00
Sermon delivered by David Cardozo (1808-1890) in the Amsterdam Portugese Synagogue on July 22, 1886 $700.00
Portrait of a Rabbi. Signed $4,000.00
*Die Held fun der Voch [“The Hero the Week.”]. Seven pen-and-ink cartoons for Der Freiheit, Yiddish newspaper** $3,000.00
(HART, AARON) 1724-1800 $3,000.00
A delightful landscape colored image of Moses Hart's estate in England $700.00
Fine three-quarter length portrait of the Chief Rabbi of Great Britain in his Library $2,000.00
Group of Six Engravings of Dutch Synagogues $1,500.00
First Marquess of Reading. Three-quarter length portrait seated facing front in judge's gown and wig. Signed 'Reading ' with additional inscription in pencil, bottom right stating, "thirteenth proof from copper plate," signed Jas Fagan $900.00
Elderly Woman Huddled over Hearth. Oil on panel. Signed by the artist lower right $7,000.00
Portrait of Young Boy. Oil on panel $50,000.00
Biblical Scene. Signed $3,000.00
Man Dressed for Morning Prayer $600.00
Portrait of a Rabbi. Signed $4,000.00
The Purim Story. Reverse painting on glass $1,800.00
Micrographic Lithographed View of Jerusalem $1,500.00
(POLLAK, MAX). Ascent to the Old City $500.00
PERKO, A. Scenes from the Holyland $2,000.00
Litvinovsky, PINCHAS $900.00
Multicolored needlepoint in English, Hebrew and German. "From the rising until the settling of the sun, the name of the Lord be praised." In center the rising sun with Moses bearing the tablets above, floriated embellishments throughout $2,500.00
(MIZRACH) $2,500.00
MIZRACHI, MOSES $600.00
“Im Eshkachech Yerushalayim” Colored Lithographed View of Jerusalem. Signed and dated in the plate $700.00
(NIETO, DAVID) 1654-1728. $5,000.00
Half-length portrait, full-bearded, wearing fur-trimmed scull-cap and full-buttoned embroidered great-coat, facing left. Titled. Engraving by Baltzer after H. L. Kleinhard. From Abbildungen Böhmischer und Mahrischer Gelehrten und Künstler. Prague, 1773 $900.00
Caricature with various Hebrew phrases seeking to vindicate the artist $2,500.00
First Meeting of the Paris Sanhedrin in the Palace of the Prefecture in 1807. $2,000.00
Three-quarter length portrait facing front and seated in clerical dress. Inscribed at bottom in English, "Rev. Isaac Polack Chief Reader of the Great Synagogue and in Hebrew $1,500.00
Group of c. 380 postcards of the Netherlands, mostly Amsterdam, depicting various street scenes, synagogues, landmarks and Jewish institutions as well as genre scenes $8,000.00
(POSTCARDS). $5,000.00
Group of c. 91 postcards recording Synagogues and Jewish institutions from South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Curaçao, St. Thomas, Cuba, United States and Canada $2,000.00
Group of c. 201 postcards of Jewish paintings. Artists include: M. Oppenheim, E.M. Lilien, S. Bender, A. Markowicz, Lazar Krestin, Otto Herschel, W. Wachtel, etc $5,000.00
Group of c. 152 postcards of Russian/ Polish Jewish genre paintings $3,000.00
Group of c. 160 postcards depicting Synagogues, landmarks and street scenes throughout Germany $5,000.00
Second Avenue Theatre. "Der Bobe's Yerisha." In Yiddish and English. In blue, orange and red inks $400.00
"Mother Goldstein Kosher True Fruit Wine" $250.00
Oliver Twist- Fagan the Jew. Large central image of Fagan in prison cell with vignettes from the story, above and below $7,000.00
Hebrew Prayer for the benefit of Joseph Stalin $700.00
Pioneer. Signed in Yiddish $4,000.00
Full portrait seated at table facing right, pen in hand $1,000.00
Half-length portrait, sword tucked at side, facing left $700.00
Simchath Torah dancing in Synagogue $2,500.00
Recitation of the Kiddush $3,000.00
(SHEVITHI) $1,500.00
Theodor Herzl. Bust length portrait facing right $1,000.00
“Polonica.” Pen-and-ink drawing depicting Nazi officer with four fellow soldiers with hands raised, all guarded by Resistance fighter. Signed and dated by artist lower right and captioned top left $2,000.00
Portrait of a Rabbi. Signed $5,000.00
Great Rabbi Sekel Lev from Michaelstadt. Three-Quarter length portrait facing left. With Hebrew ink inscription below stating, "Great Rabbi Sekel Lev from Michaelstadt" and in German, "Rabbi Wormser, German Rabbi" $5,000.00
Large Synagogue Memorial Plaque, of a Zionist Brotherhood founded on July 1st, 1904. Paying great attention to their role-model, Theodor Herzl, who is prominently displayed within central cartouche. $2,000.00
Rectangular box on four paw feet, fluted along base of concave box, lid with embossed trim at lip. Three-dimensional fruits and foliage applique to top. Keyhole at front; lock inside. Marked on top lip corner (Tardy, 328) H: 105mm. $1,500.00
Realistically chased in form of citron. Marked on base. L: 170mm. $3,000.00
In form of realistically chased citron on leafy base. Marked on foot. H: 135mm. $5,000.00
Footed oval box with channels; removeable domed lid. Marked on base (Rosenberg Vol.1, No. 844). W: 150mm. $3,000.00
Fruit form. Marked. L: 140mm. $7,000.00
On four feet, back wall is openwork cast brass, depicting two deers rampant; oil row, behind parapet, attached at sides; sides bear candleholders with drip plates. H: 215mm. Oil row is replacement. $3,000.00
Hexagonal stepped base, faceted baluster shaft; on either side, horizontal branch-form arm bears tendrils with faceted candleholders with bobeches; servant light slides into channel at front. No marks found. H: 210mm. $700.00
With deer form element atop shaft supporting the scrolling arms, surmounted with a Star of David finial. Marked. H: 330mm. $3,000.00
SILVER HANUKKAH LAMP. Germany, 1888 - 1918. $5,000.00
With depiction of lions flanking Decalogue, large sunflowers. Marked. H: 210mm. $8,000.00
IMPRESSIVE BRASS HANUKKAH LAMP Bezalel School, Jerusalem, 1916 $1,500.00
DAMASCENE HANUKKAH LAMP Palestine, early 20th century $2,500.00
BRASS HANUKKAH LAMP. Bezalel School, Jerusalem, early 20th century. $700.00
Of exceptional decorative design. Marked. H: 370mm. $7,000.00
Back wall consists of two lions rampant flanking heart with Hebrew descriptive inscription, topped by open crown. Sides, with two feet, each bear candleholder with bobeche. Oil row has pierced apron. H: 230mm. $1,800.00
Back wall openwork, below, row with swirl; above, central flowering urn flanked by birds, with border which rises to flank loop finial. Side walls rise from feet to support candleholders with bobeches. Oil row consists of urn form containers. H: 220mm. $2,000.00
In neo-Classical style, in detachable sections. Marked on base. H: 335mm. $6,000.00
PEWTER HANUKKAH LAMP Germany, 20th century $3,000.00
MINIATURE BRASS HANUKKAH LAMP Bezalel School, Jerusalem, ca. 1920 $600.00
MINIATURE SILVER HANUKKAH LAMP WITH SPINNING DREIDEL. Holland, ca. 1940. $2,000.00
Scroll: Hand written on paper. Torn. Case: Partially gilt filigree, topped by crown with bosses on ribs and central ball finial; filigree handle, silver pull. Pull marked Bezalel. H: 130mm. $3,000.00
Scroll: Hand written on paper. Case: Filigree case, handle and crown which contains a brass dome; at top, cast finial. Silver pull marked "Jerusalem". H: 130mm. $3,000.00
Center depicts scene of Jewish family enjoying Seder meal. Marked on back. Diam: 300mm $2,000.00
Round plate, raised rim, engraved Hebrew inscriptions in center and near rim. Unmarked. Diam: 360mm. $1,000.00
A German plate was engraved with several motifs relating to the Passover story, including the Jewish people enslaved, the Exodus, and Jews enjoying the Seder meal; inscribed with accompanying Hebrew inscriptions in Persian style. Marked. W: 430mm. $2,500.00
BRASS SEDER PLATE Bezalel School, Jerusalem, early 20th century: Designer: Zeev Raban $3,000.00
Consisting of ratchet bar which holds six-pointed lamp hanging from baluster shaft, suspended from hook with trefoil top; includes drip bowl and six oil channels. H: 860mm $1,500.00
Upper section with double headed eagle motif. H: 410mm. $2,000.00
Central section of six pointed star form, surmounted by baluster knop and crown, pierced in several places with heart and star form shapes, fitted below with drip pan and acorn form knop. H: 720mm. $9,000.00
On four cast wreath feet, domed base supports baluster form candlestick with undulating top. Base engraved with foliate patterns; stem bears embossed grapevine and floral motifs. Marked on base. H: 380mm. $2,000.00
On oval lipped base, tapered ovoid shaft with skirted knob and foliate band at top supports oval removeable candleholder with gadrooned vertical lip. Marked on base (Tardy, p. 38) H: 240mm. Some wear. $3,000.00
Round tankard, tapering from broad base, with oriform handle and hinged lid with thumbpiece at top. Engraved geometric ornamentation, Hebrew initials Z.G.B. and date. No marks found. H: 250mm. $1,200.00
Beaker, lobed base ornamented with cast grape leaves; same leaves appear around bottom of cup, which tapers towards rim. Marked near rim. H: 180mm. $2,000.00
Mug form, on ring base, engraved bombe lobes form bands near base and lip; cast oriform handle with feather trim. Marked on base. H: 125mm. Gilding worn. $2,000.00
Beaker, ornamented at shoulder. Marked on base. H: 75mm. $1,800.00
Flat-bottomed beaker, overall engraved with foliate decoration, with three rondels engraved with labelled architectural depictions: The Tomb of the Partriarchs, The Tomb of the House of David, and the Western Wall. Marks: Poland, 1847. H: 65mm. Some wear. $4,000.00
SILVER KIDDUSH CUP Bezalel School, Jerusalem, early 20th century $1,200.00
Stemmed goblet, lobed base, ornamented shaft, flared at lip, applique ornamentation around bottom of cup. Engraved German dedication. Marked on base. H: 180mm. Some wear. $2,000.00
Flat-bottomed beaker, overall engraved with foliate decoration, with three rondels engraved with labelled architectural depictions: The Tomb of the Partriarchs, The Tomb of the House of David, and the Western Wall. Marks: Poland, 1847. H: 70mm $3,000.00
The cup was engraved in 1922 with fine vignettes of the Wailing Wall and Rachel’s Tomb, inscribed on the base. Marked. H: 90mm. $1,500.00
Stemmed goblet, ring base, surface of cup machine tooled, with incription in medallion, reinforced lip. No marks found. H: 150mm. Formerly gilt interior. $1,500.00
Beaker engraved with Hebrew mongram above floral sprig; one row of beading beneath rim. Marked on base. H: 100mm. $1,000.00
Stemmed beaker of Art Nouveau design; smooth surface, ring base, stem with one knob, cup with no lip. Marked on base. H: 155mm. Interior gilding worn. $1,500.00
With detachable lid surmounted with bird form finial No marks found. H: 110mm. $2,000.00
Gilt flag. Marked on foot. H: 200mm. Some wear $3,000.00
In Medieval taste, with pierced casement and hinged door. Marked on base. H: 135mm. $1,500.00
In Medieval revival taste, with several pierced casements and hinged door. No marks found. H: 185mm. Two flags lacking $2,000.00
Silver and filigree, with relief motif of lion flanking Decalogue on upper section, the inerior fitted with bell. Marked on foot. H: 290mm. Lacking flag $1,000.00
Tower form. Marked indistinctly on flag. H: 200mm. Small section of filigree lacking. $2,000.00
SILVER SPICE CONTAINER. Warsaw, late 19th century - early 20th, Master: Isaac Perlman. $1,800.00
On domed base with one reeded band above lip, square drawer divided into six sections slides into lobed holder from which rise four staves which support sliding candleholder and top flat plate. Marked inside drawer. H: 175mm. $3,000.00
On square base, tower with skirted platform supporting central container, which has door and four twisted wire corner posts supporting pennants. Large pennant above steeple. No marks found. H: 205mm. Some wear. $6,000.00
FOUR SILVER FILIGREE SPICE CONTAINERS Austro-Hungary and Poland, late 19th century $1,500.00
Depicts Decalogue flanked by two crowned lions rampant. Marked. H: 320mm. Lacking plaques $1,800.00
Open wreath form, chased with foliate bands and palmettes at upper edge. Gilt applique plaque at seam. No marks found. Diam: 175mm. $5,000.00
Burgundy velvet with embroidered central inscription topped by a crown with Hebrew initials, and surrounded by crossed branches. Gold ribbon borders at sides and bottom. Loops for hanging attached at back. H: 1840mm. Some wear at sides. $7,000.00
SILVER AND GLASS HANGING MEMORIAL LAMP Morocco, 19320 $5,000.00
PAIR OF SILVER MEMORIAL LAMPS Sanesh, Yemen, 1913 $6,000.00
MAHOGANY SYNAGOGUE TORAH BENCH Philadelphia, U.S.A., ca. 1900 $5,000.00
COPPER EWER AND BASIN FOR SYNAGOGUE Poland, ca. 1800 $5,000.00
Barrel shaped cup with two handles, reinforced lip. Base bears engraved fish. H: 140mm. $3,000.00
Round cup with riveted handles. H: 155mm. Engraved Hebrew inscripiton: "Gift of the Member, Reb Yechiel, the priest, to Congregation Adath Yeshurun, Frankfurt am Main, New Year, 5654." $5,000.00
WOODEN SYNAGOGUE PLAQUE FOR "ETHICS OF THE FATHERS" Enschede, Holland, early 19th century. $1,500.00
WOODEN SYNAGOGUE BOARD WITH REMOVABLE PLAQUES Enschede, Holland, early 19th century $2,500.00
The text of the Mourner's prayer, embroidered in black, red and pink letters, framed by a holly wreath with intertwined ribbon at base. Signed and dated lower left. H: 750mm. $5,000.00
FRAMED EMBROIDERY ON SILK, "EL MALEH" New York, 1905, Master: M. Hermann. $9,000.00
UNUSUAL GILT KEY FOR SYNAGOGUE London, England, 1827 $1,000.00
Dedication inscription on back wall, beneath engraved Priestly hands and Star of David. H: 270mm. $7,000.00
With sculpted central motif of the Medieval synagogue of Regensburg. Marked on back. Diam: 170mm. $1,000.00
Carved wooden depiction of the family crest: a palm tree topped by a Star of David, flanked by rampant lions. H: 355mm. $3,000.00
SILVER CHARITY BOX American, 19th century $5,000.00
SET OF FIVE HOLIDAY PRAYER-BOOKS, LEATHER AND SILVER BINDINGS Hebrew Publisihing Compny, New York, 1928 $3,000.00
PRAYERBOOK IN SILVER AND LEATHER BINDING. Hebrew Publishing Company, New York, ca. 1930. $1,500.00
Decorated with depictions of Moses, Aaron, Abraham and Isaac flanking a cartouche above a Menorah; the reverse with scenes of the binding of Isaac and Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh. Marked. H: 90mm. $7,000.00
In center, engraved circumcision scene framed by drapery; around rim, Hebrew inscription. Marked on back. Diam: 300mm. Some wear. $3,000.00
Pair of cases, with hinged lower section and upper section with raised square box, each side bearing engraved floral decoration. Marked on side. H: 50mm. $2,000.00
Green velvet bag with metallic embroidery and applique gold leaf elements; metallic tassels; beige silk satin ruffle at top; carrying strap. H: 300mm. $600.00
Dinner plate bearing colorful coat-of-arms at center; rim bears blue and gold decoration. Marked on back. Diam: 250mm. $1,500.00
Rectangular sign with embossed divisions and engraved words and images. W: 300mm $1,800.00
Oval plate with central motif of eagles flanking fruit and flower laden basket, rabbit at either side; rim set with paste stones. Marked. W: 300mm. $5,000.00
Oval dish, cut out rim. No marks found. W: 310mm. $2,500.00
Straight sided glass with colored depictions of two flags, dates (1949 - 1776), national anthems in original language, and two clasped hands beneath initials of Zionish Organization of America. H: 120mm. $600.00
Pipe bearing colored portrait of Rabbi Eybescheutz, with Hebrew description. H: 100mm. $7,000.00
WOODEN MUSIC BOX WITH IMAGE BY ARTHUR SZYK Switzerland, mid-20th century. $400.00
POCKET WATCH WITH HEBREW NUMERALS IN SILVER CASE. Origin uncertain, probably early 20th century. $2,000.00
Ring with profile portrait of Theodor Herzl within blue and white enamel band; date flanks enamel band. Marked on interior (Tardy, p. 322) Diam: 20mm. $500.00
Ornamented gold band with square front section supports hexagonal carnelian engraved, at center, with two fish; the Hebrew name Moses Weill flanks a fish at top and bottom; the initials "M.F." are at sides. Diam: 30mm. $2,000.00
Rectangular watch in gilt metal case with round face depicting General Moshe Dayan, labeled with name; Hebrew numerals; includes second hand. Brown leather strap. L: 220mm. $500.00
Round plate with raised rim, engarved with interlace motifs and Hebrew inscriptions. In center, Star of David with Hebrew label "Zion." Marked on back. Diam: 550mm. $2,000.00
Consisting of six rows of hand made chain, with two side and central filigree elements, each with bezel stone. Clasp bears "Bezalel Jerusalem" in raised letters. L: 1185mm. $400.00
A depiction of Herzl, seen in left profile, using pencil and red chalk, on a white ceramic tile. Signed lower right. H: 150mm. $700.00
Round lidded box, all filigree, hinged lid topped by central three-dimensional flower with coral center. Marked at center of base. Diam: 75mm. $500.00
SILVER SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS WITH TRAY Bezalel School, Jerusalem, mid-20th century. $600.00
Plate with raised lip, chased with images of Seven Species in rondels, alternating with palm trees and interlace ornamentation. Rim bears Hebrew inscription and filigree flowers. Marked on back. Diam: 240mm $700.00
Engraved with fine vignette of Jerusalem executed between 1890 and 1910, inscribed in Hebrew “THe Holy City ... Zion with resting places of the Kings of the House of David.” L: 90mm. $1,500.00
These hand engraved plates, of varying shapes, some mounted on wood, depict historical structures of the Holyland (Tomb of Rachel, Tomb of Samuel the Prophet) and the Yeshiva Torath Chaim in Jerusalem. Size range: W: 30 - 60mm. Some wear. $1,500.00
TWO PLATES WITH ANTI-SEMITIC ILLUSTRATIONS France, probably early 20th century $1,500.00
Zinc pepper pot, in form of Jewish man with tri-corn hat. Alsace, 19th century. * Two wooden walking sticks, England, 19th century. * Wooden pipe head, probably Germany, 19th century. *Painted porcelain head, probably Russia, 19th century. Various sizes $3,000.00
Stick with Hungarian and Hebrew carved inscriptions. The end of the stick is unfinished, and was either capped by a shovel or worn during use in herding swine. L: 1250mm $3,000.00
A hand constructed fringed banner with machine-stitched ribbon stripes, made to resemble a prayer shawl fragment, hangs from a wooden rod; it bears two Hebrew inscriptions above the stripes. W: 680mm. Worn. $600.00
Bronze sculpture withpolychrome painted surface depicting a pensive gentleman in a hat and green trousers, stroking his beard as he strolls, umbrella under his arm. H: 335mm. $3,000.00
Painted ceramic depiction of a bearded gentleman, in coat, whispering classified information into the ear of a pleased individual with cigar in mouth. Base includes plaque with German title. Marked inside base. H: 290mm Some wear $2,000.00
A gilt ceramic sculpted bust, labelled in Yiddish and English at the front, including the dates of the author’s life; ther right side of the base bears a depiction of a horse-drawn wagon. H: 320mm. Some wear $150.00

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