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Rare & Excellent Hebrew Printed Books: From the Library of Arthur A. Marx

Auction 94 | Thursday, June 17th, 2021 at 11:00am
Rare & Excellent Hebrew Printed Books: From the Library of Arthur A. Marx

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  1. (Attributed to). Sepher HaChinuch [“Book of Education” - exposition to the 613 precepts].
    Lot 1
    AARON HALEVI OF BARCELONA
     (Attributed to). Sepher HaChinuch [“Book of Education” - exposition to the 613 precepts].
    Venice, 1523
    Est: $5,000 - $7,000
    Hammer $7,500
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  2. (Attributed to). Sepher HaChinuch [“Book of Education” - exposition to the 613 precepts].
    Lot 2
    AARON HALEVI OF BARCELONA
     (Attributed to). Sepher HaChinuch [“Book of Education” - exposition to the 613 precepts].
    Venice, 1600
    Est: $800 - $1,000
    Hammer $700
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  3. (Ed.) Or HaYashar [divorce law].
    Lot 3
    AARON SHIMON OF COPENHAGEN
     (Ed.) Or HaYashar [divorce law].
    Amsterdam, 1769
    Est: $500 - $700
    Hammer $450
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  4. Menorath HaMa’or [ethics]. With Nephesh Yehudah commentary.
    Lot 4
    ABOAB, ISAAC.
     Menorath HaMa’or [ethics]. With Nephesh Yehudah commentary.
    Amsterdam, 1722
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
    Hammer $1,300
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  5. Mirkeveth HaMishneh [commentary to the Book of Devarim].
    Lot 5
    ABRABANEL, DON ISAAC.
     Mirkeveth HaMishneh [commentary to the Book of Devarim].
    Sabbioneta, 1551
    Est: $3,000 - $4,000
    Hammer $2,300
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  6. Peirush al HaTorah [commentary to the Chumash].
    Lot 6
    ABRABANEL, DON ISAAC.
     Peirush al HaTorah [commentary to the Chumash].
    Venice, 1579
    Est: $1,500 - $2,000
    Hammer $1,900
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  7. Abudraham [commentary to the prayers].
    Lot 7
    ABUDRAHAM, DAVID BEN JOSEPH.
     Abudraham [commentary to the prayers].
    Lisbon, 1489
    Est: $100,000 - $150,000
    Hammer $90,000
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  8. Pethach Ha’Ohel [on laws of divorce]. With glosses by Vidal Angel and selected laws of Jewish marriage from Shoshanath HaMelech by Solomon Habshush.
    Lot 8
    (ADEN).
     <<Yihya bar Joseph Amud.>> Pethach Ha’Ohel [on laws of divorce]. With glosses by Vidal Angel and selected laws of Jewish marriage from Shoshanath HaMelech by Solomon Habshush.
    Aden, 1894
    Est: $300 - $500
    Hammer $175
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  9. Ma’aseh Ta’atu’im [“Act of Deception” - vehement polemic against R. Nathan Adler]. Anonymous (Leib Wetzlar).
    Lot 9
    (ADLER, NATHAN).
     Ma’aseh Ta’atu’im [“Act of Deception” - vehement polemic against R. Nathan Adler]. Anonymous (Leib Wetzlar).
    Czestechow (i.e Frankfurt a/Main), 1789
    Est: $1,500 - $2,000
    Hammer $1,300
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  10. Nishmath Adam [ethical treatise on the origin and essence of the Soul, the purpose of human life and the After-life].
    Lot 10
    AHARON SHMUEL OF KREMENETS.
     Nishmath Adam [ethical treatise on the origin and essence of the Soul, the purpose of human life and the After-life].
    Hanau, 1617
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
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  11. Shailoth U’Teshuvoth [responsa].
    Lot 11
    ALASHKAR, MOSHE.
     Shailoth U’Teshuvoth [responsa].
    Sabbionetta, 1554
    Est: $1,500 - $2,000
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  12. Hassagoth [“Critique” - philosophical polemic].
    Lot 12
    ALASHKAR, MOSHE.
     Hassagoth [“Critique” - philosophical polemic].
    Ferrara, 1557
    Est: $1,500 - $2,000
    Hammer $1,500
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  13. Sha’arei Kedushah [Kabbalah]. (as originally issued): Sepher Eilim Letrufah [letters of moral instruction by Moses Nachmanides and ].
    Lot 13
    (ALEPPO).
     <<Vital, Chaim.>> Sha’arei Kedushah [Kabbalah]. <<* BOUND WITH>> (as originally issued): Sepher Eilim Letrufah [letters of moral instruction by Moses Nachmanides and <<Elijah, Gaon of Vilna>>].
    Aleppo, 1866
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
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  14. Sepher Halachoth Rav Alfas [Rabbinic code]. With Mordechai and commentaries.
    Lot 14
    ALFASI, ISAAC BEN JACOB
     <<(RI’F).>> Sepher Halachoth Rav Alfas [Rabbinic code]. With Mordechai and commentaries.
    Venice, 1521
    Est: $30,000 - $40,000
    Hammer $34,000
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  15. Shoresh Yishai [Kabbalistic commentary to the Book of Ruth, with text].
    Lot 15
    ALKABETZ, SOLOMON HALEVI.
     Shoresh Yishai [Kabbalistic commentary to the Book of Ruth, with text].
    Constantinople, 1561
    Est: $3,000 - $4,000
    Hammer $2,600
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  16. Group of five works, bound in five volumes, uniformly bound and housed in fitted box:
    Lot 16
    ALSHEICH, MOSHE.
     Group of five works, bound in five volumes, uniformly bound and housed in fitted box:
    Venice, 1601 and 1606 (last one)
    Est: $3,000 - $5,000
    Hammer $2,700
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  17. Torath Moshe [commentary to the Chumash].
    Lot 17
    ALSHEICH, MOSHE.
     Torath Moshe [commentary to the Chumash].
    Venice, 1601
    Est: $1,200 - $1,800
    Hammer $1,200
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  18. Romemoth E-l [commentary to the Book of Psalms, with text].
    Lot 18
    ALSHEICH, MOSHE.
     Romemoth E-l [commentary to the Book of Psalms, with text].
    Venice, 1605
    Est: $800 - $1,200
    Hammer $1,500
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  19. Takanoth HaKehillah [regulations governing the administration of the Aschkenazi community of Amsterdam].
    Lot 19
    (AMSTERDAM).
     Takanoth HaKehillah [regulations governing the administration of the Aschkenazi community of Amsterdam].
    Amsterdam, 1737
    Est: $600 - $900
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  20. Rinah U’Tephila La’E-l [prayer of thanksgiving for the victory at the Battle of Waterloo].
    Lot 20
    (AMSTERDAM).
     Rinah U’Tephila La’E-l [prayer of thanksgiving for the victory at the Battle of Waterloo].
    Amsterdam, 1851
    Est: $400 - $600
    Hammer $300
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  21. Birchath Aharon [prayers for the welfare of King William I of the Netherlands]. Includes sermon by R. Aharon Krein.
    Lot 21
    (AMSTERDAM).
     Birchath Aharon [prayers for the welfare of King William I of the Netherlands]. Includes sermon by R. Aharon Krein.
    Amsterdam, 1815
    Est: $400 - $600
    Hammer $300
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  22. Hanhagoth Beth HaKnesseth de K”K Aschkenazim Be’Amsterdam [synagoguge regulations of the Aschkenazic Synagogue in Amsterdam].
    Lot 22
    (AMSTERDAM).
     Hanhagoth Beth HaKnesseth de K”K Aschkenazim Be’Amsterdam [synagoguge regulations of the Aschkenazic Synagogue in Amsterdam].
    Amsterdam, 1815
    Est: $400 - $600
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  23. Sepher Tanya.
    Lot 23
    (ANAV, YECHIEL BEN YEKUTHIEL(?) / ANAV, ZEDEKIAH BEN ABRAHAM(?)).
     Sepher Tanya.
    Mantua, 1514
    Est: $2,500 - $3,000
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  24. Me’ir Tehiloth [commentary to the Book of Psalms, with text].
    Lot 24
    ARAMA, MEIR.
     Me’ir Tehiloth [commentary to the Book of Psalms, with text].
    Venice, 1590
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
    Hammer $1,100
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  25. Sar Shalom [ethical commentary to Shir HaShirim]
    Lot 25
    ARIPOL, SHMUEL.
     Sar Shalom [ethical commentary to Shir HaShirim]
    Tzfath (Safed), 1578-79
    Est: $20,000 - $25,000
    Hammer $24,000
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  26. Mizmor LeThodah [commentary to selected Psalms, with vocalized text].
    Lot 26
    ARIPOL, SHMUEL.
     Mizmor LeThodah [commentary to selected Psalms, with vocalized text].
    Venice, 1576
    Est: $1,200 - $1,500
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  27. Mizmor Lethodah [commentary to selected Psalms].
    Lot 27
    ARIPOL, SHMUEL.
     Mizmor Lethodah [commentary to selected Psalms].
    Prague, 1610
    Est: $1,200 - $1,800
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  28. Emeth Ve'Emunah [Code of Jewish Law].
    Lot 28
    Arobas, Isaac.
     Emeth Ve'Emunah [Code of Jewish Law].
    Venice, 1672
    Est: $2,500 - $3,000
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  29. (“Shitah Mekubetzeth.”) Shailoth U’Teshuvoth [responsa]
    Lot 29
    ASCHKENAZI, BEZALEL BEN AVRAHAM
     (“Shitah Mekubetzeth.”) Shailoth U’Teshuvoth [responsa]
    Venice, 1595
    Est: $700 - $1,000
    Hammer $700
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  30. Shailoth U’Teshuvoth [responsa].
    Lot 30
    ASCHKENAZI, TZVI HIRSCH.
     <<(“The Chacham Tzvi.”)>> Shailoth U’Teshuvoth [responsa].
    Amsterdam, 1712
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
    Hammer $1,500
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  31. (commonly misattributed to Jonah Gerondi). Issur VeHeter [dietary laws]
    Lot 31
    ASCHKENAZI, YONAH
     (commonly misattributed to Jonah Gerondi). Issur VeHeter [dietary laws]
    Ferrara, 1555
    Est: $3,000 - $4,000
    Hammer $3,000
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  32. Hilchoth Ketanoth [Talmudic novellae to laws of Sepher Torah, Mezuzah, Tephilin, Tzitzith and Chalah].
    Lot 32
    ASHER BEN YECHIEL
     <<(RO’SH).>> Hilchoth Ketanoth [Talmudic novellae to laws of Sepher Torah, Mezuzah, Tephilin, Tzitzith and Chalah].
    Venice, 1522
    Est: $4,000 - $5,000
    Hammer $3,500
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  33. Shailoth U’Teshuvoth [responsa].
    Lot 33
    ASHER BEN YECHIEL
     <<(RO’SH).>> Shailoth U’Teshuvoth [responsa].
    Constantinople, 1517
    Est: $12,000 - $15,000
    Hammer $12,000
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  34. Be’er Haluchoth.
    Lot 34
    AUSPITZ, JACOB.
     Be’er Haluchoth.
    Vienna, 1818
    Est: $7,000 - $10,000
    Hammer $14,000
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  35. Derush - Freudenruf zur Feier der Zurückkunft…Franz des Ersten…Wien den 17. Juny 1814. Auf Anordnung der Altofner israelitischen Gemeinde.
    Lot 35
    (AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN EMPIRE).
     Derush - Freudenruf zur Feier der Zurückkunft…Franz des Ersten…Wien den 17. Juny 1814. Auf Anordnung der Altofner israelitischen Gemeinde.
    Ofen, 1814
    Est: $400 - $600
    Hammer $800
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  36. (Hayarchi). Sepher HaManhig.
    Lot 36
    AVRAHAM BEN NATHAN OF LUNEL
     (Hayarchi). Sepher HaManhig.
    Constantinople, 1519
    Est: $15,000 - $18,000
    Hammer $14,000
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  37. Birkei Yoseph [commentary on Shulchan Aruch and Tur Orach Chaim].
    Lot 37
    AZULAI, CHAIM YOSEPH DAVID
     <<(Chid’a).>> Birkei Yoseph [commentary on Shulchan Aruch and Tur Orach Chaim].
    Livorno, 1774-76
    Est: $600 - $900
    Hammer $700
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  38. Machzik Berachah [novellae on Orach Chaim].
    Lot 38
    AZULAI, CHAIM YOSEPH DAVID
     <<(Chid’a).>> Machzik Berachah [novellae on Orach Chaim].
    Livorno, 1785
    Est: $500 - $700
    Hammer $400
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  39. Kerem Chemed [prayers].
    Lot 39
    AZULAI, CHAIM YOSEPH DAVID
     <<(Chid’a).>> Kerem Chemed [prayers].
    Livorno, 1797
    Est: $500 - $700
    Hammer $250
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  40. Avodath HaKodesh [kabbalistic prayers, supplications, etc.]
    Lot 41
    AZULAI, CHAIM YOSEPH DAVID
     <<(Chid’a).>> Avodath HaKodesh [kabbalistic prayers, supplications, etc.]
    Jerusalem, 1841
    Est: $3,000 - $4,000
    Hammer $2,500
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  41. Chovoth HaLevavoth [pietism]. Translated into Hebrew by Judah ibn Tibbon. Sepher Tikun HaNephesh by Solomon ibn Gabirol.
    Lot 42
    BACHIAH BEN JOSEPH IBN PAQUDA.
     Chovoth HaLevavoth [pietism]. Translated into Hebrew by Judah ibn Tibbon. <<With supplement:>> Sepher Tikun HaNephesh by Solomon ibn Gabirol.
    Constantinople, 1550
    Est: $12,000 - $18,000
    Hammer $28,000
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  42. Chovoth HaLevavoth [ethics and pietism]. Translated into Hebrew by Judah ibn Tibbon.
    Lot 43
    BACHIAH BEN JOSEPH IBN PAQUDA.
     Chovoth HaLevavoth [ethics and pietism]. Translated into Hebrew by Judah ibn Tibbon.
    Venice, 1548
    Est: $2,000 - $3,000
    Hammer $10,000
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  43. Chovoth HaLevavoth [ethics and pietism]. Translated into Hebrew by Judah ibn Tibbon.
    Lot 44
    BACHIAH BEN JOSEPH IBN PAQUDA.
     Chovoth HaLevavoth [ethics and pietism]. Translated into Hebrew by Judah ibn Tibbon.
    Mantua, 1559
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
    Hammer $1,200
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  44. Biur al HaTorah [Kabbalistic commentary to the Chumash].
    Lot 45
    BACHIAH BEN ASHER.
     Biur al HaTorah [Kabbalistic commentary to the Chumash].
    Riva di Trento, 1559
    Est: $600 - $900
    Hammer $1,400
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  45. Sepher HaTerumah.
    Lot 46
    BARUCH BEN ISAAC OF WORMS.
     Sepher HaTerumah.
    Venice, 1523
    Est: $3,000 - $5,000
    Hammer $4,200
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  46. (Yosef Hayim of Baghdad). Sepher Ben Ish Chai [sermons on the Chumash].
    Lot 47
    BEN ISH CHAI
     (Yosef Hayim of Baghdad). Sepher Ben Ish Chai [sermons on the Chumash].
    Jerusalem, 1898
    Est: $500 - $700
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  47. (Editor). Dikdukim [Grammatical Treatises]. Elijah Halevi (Elijah Bachur). Sepher Harkavah and Moses ibn Habib. Marpeh Lashon.
    Lot 48
    Benjamin ben Judah of Rome.
     (Editor). Dikdukim [Grammatical Treatises]. <<* Bound together with:>> Elijah Halevi (Elijah Bachur). Sepher Harkavah and Moses ibn Habib. Marpeh Lashon.
    Venice, 1546
    Est: $1,500 - $2,000
    Hammer $1,300
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  48. Masa’oth shel Rabi Benyamin - Itinerarium D. Beniaminis.
    Lot 49
    BENJAMIN OF TUDELA.
     Masa’oth shel Rabi Benyamin - Itinerarium D. Beniaminis.
    Leiden, 1633
    Est: $1,000 - $1,500
    Hammer $1,000
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  49. Derech Emunah [philosophy].
    Lot 50
    BIBAGO, ABRAHAM BEN SHEM-TOV.
     Derech Emunah [philosophy].
    Constantinople, 1521
    Est: $8,000 - $10,000
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  50. Edited by Jacob b. Chaim of Tunis. With Targum Onkeles and commentary by Rashi, ibn Ezra, Kimchi, Targum, etc.
    Lot 51
    (BIBLE).
     Edited by Jacob b. Chaim of Tunis. With Targum Onkeles and commentary by Rashi, ibn Ezra, Kimchi, Targum, etc.
    Venice, 1524
    Est: $50,000 - $70,000
    Hammer $40,000
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