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Auction 19 · Lot 1
Shailoth Uteshuvoth HaRaSHB”A [responsa]
Hammer price $850
Auction 19 · March 11, 2003
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic Art
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AUCTION 19 - MARCH 11TH 2003
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic Art
Including:
A Beautiful Liturgical Illuminated Vellum Manuscript by Nathan ben Samson of Mehzeritch, 1723
A Unique Collection of Contemporary Manuscripts Concerning the Burning of the Talmud in Italy, 1553
A Significant Collection of Documents relating to the Jews of Italy & France
Early Printed Hebrew Books in Magnificent Period Bindings
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SALE:
(PRICES INCLUDE 15% BUYER’S PREMIUM)
An important collection of manuscripts concerning the printing of the Talmud in Italy, and the subsequent Public Burning of these tomes by order of the Pope in 1555.
Sold for $149,500. Lot 227.
A beautiful liturgical illuminated vellum manuscript of selected prayers by Nathan ben Samson of Mehzeritch, 1728. This fine example of 18th century Jewish art, with particularly well executed illustrations and calligraphy, is in very fresh condition and is being offered at public auction for the first time, having until now remained in private hands. Sold for $59,800. Lot 222
An additional highlight in the manuscript section is Maimonides’ The Book of Precepts, 1492. This manuscript includes almost the entire text of Maimonides’ The Book of Precepts in the original Arabic version. There are only six or seven complete or close to complete manuscript copies of the Arabic version extant. Sold for $23,000. Lot 226
Hebrew Bible printed by Daniel Bomberg in Venice, 1524. This four-volume set was in fine condition. Sold for $86,250. Lot 38
Early printed Hebrew books in magnificent period bindings are also being offered including a Bible in a fine contemporary Grolier-style binding, Antwerp, 1573. Sold for $27,600. Lot 53
A Hebrew Bible, an attractive wide-margined copy of an exceptionally rare Venetian edition, dated 1528. Sold for $25,300. Lot 39
A book of Rabbinic code by Isaac ben Jacob Alfasi, Venice, 1521-2. This is a fine copy of an exceptionally rare and important edition. Sold for $43,700. Lot 3
An early Americana Marriage Contract on paper from 1751. This is one of the earliest American Kethuboth extant. Sold for $17,250. Lot 6
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Auction 19 · Lot 2
De divinis attributis, quae Sephirot ab Hebraeis nuncupantur...Eiusdem. De causis antipathiae & sympathiae rerum naturalium. Eiusdem de modo & potestate quam daemones habent intelligendi, ac commouendi conceptus animae, passionisquè appetitus
Hammer price $500
![Sepher Halachoth Rav Alfas [Rabbinic code]](/media/catalog/product/0/1/019_003.jpg?w=640)
Auction 19 · Lot 3
Sepher Halachoth Rav Alfas [Rabbinic code]
Hammer price $38,000
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Auction 19 · Lot 4
Ayelet Ahavim [Kabbalistic commentary to the Song of Songs, with text]
Hammer price $800
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Auction 19 · Lot 5
Sepher Monoth Halevi [Kabbalistic commentary to the Book of Esther, with text]
Hammer price $550
Auction 19 · Lot 6
(KETHUBAH). Marriage Contract, on paper. Uniting Rachel Louzada (? -1790), daughter of Hannah and Moses and Haym Myers (? -circa 1801) on Wednesday, 1st Tammuz 1751, in New York.
Auction 19 · Lot 7
Constitution and By-Laws of the American Jewish Publication Society. (Founded on the 9th of Heshvan, 5606). Adopted at Philadelphia, on Sunday, November 30th, 1845, Kislev 1st, 5606
Hammer price $1,000
Auction 19 · Lot 8
NOAH, M(ORDECHAI) M(ANUEL). Discourse on the Restoration of the Jews, Delivered at the Tabernacle, Oct. 28 and Dec. 2, 1844.
Hammer price $1,800
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Auction 19 · Lot 9
(AMERICAN JUDAICA)
Hammer price $500
Auction 19 · Lot 10
(Bible, Hebrew). Torah Nevi'im Ukethuvim
Hammer price $1,300
Auction 19 · Lot 11
Benjamin, Judah P. The Right of Secession. Speech of Hon. J.P. Benjamin of La. Delivered in (the) Senate of the United States on December 31st, 1860
Hammer price $2,200
Auction 19 · Lot 12
(AMERICAN JUDAICA).
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Auction 19 · Lot 13
(Liturgy). Seder Tephilah- The Order of Prayer for the Divine Service. Revised by Dr. L. Merzbacher, Late Rabbi at the Temple Emanu-El, New York. Printed for the Temple Emanu-El, San Francisco, Cal.
Hammer price $450
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Auction 19 · Lot 14
SZOLD, BENJAMIN. Vaterland und Freiheit. Predigt bei der Erinnerungsfreier des verstorbenen Präsidenten, Abraham Lincoln am 1 Juni 1865, (dem zweiten Tag Schabuoth)
Hammer price $450
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Auction 19 · Lot 15
(AMERICAN JUDAICA)
Hammer price $800
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Auction 19 · Lot 16
(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
Hammer price $800
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Auction 19 · Lot 17
[Civil War]. Enrollment Cerificate
Hammer price $800
Auction 19 · Lot 18
(AMERICAN JUDAICA).
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Auction 19 · Lot 19
(ARGENTINA). (HIRSCH, MAURICE, BARON DE). Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Jewish Colonization Association. Company Limted by Shares.
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Auction 19 · Lot 20
(ARGENTINA). (HIRSCH, MAURICE BARON DE). [Foreign Office 1894. Miscellaneous Series. No. 323. Reports on Subjects of General and Commercial Interest]. Argenestenbotine Republic. Report on Baron Hirsch’s Jewish Colonisation Scheme.
Hammer price $500
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Auction 19 · Lot 21
(AMERICAN (SOUTH) JUDAICA).
Hammer price $100
Auction 19 · Lot 22
“Procor” Sub comité del “Procor” en Uruguay Organiza un Pic-Nic y Baile Familiar en la Espsciosa Quinta “Campo Español”....
Hammer price $400
![(ARGENTINA). Prof. Z. Itzkowitz. Metodo Practico de Corte. Der Praktischer Metad Fun Tzuschneiden-De Medida y Confeccion Para Ambros Sexos [practical guide to pattern-cutting and tailoring for both mens’ and womens’ fashions]](/media/catalog/product/0/1/019_023.jpg?w=640)
Auction 19 · Lot 23
(ARGENTINA). Prof. Z. Itzkowitz. Metodo Practico de Corte. Der Praktischer Metad Fun Tzuschneiden-De Medida y Confeccion Para Ambros Sexos [practical guide to pattern-cutting and tailoring for both mens’ and womens’ fashions]
Hammer price $250
Auction 19 · Lot 24
(AMERICAN (SOUTH) JUDAICA).
Hammer price $350