Auction 27
Lot 007:
A collection of books from Jerusalem on topics of Kabbalah, from the library of the chassidic kabbalist Rabbi Mordechai Moshe Hacohen Karfman of Jersualem. The vast majority are signed with his signature and stamp. 1. The book Shaarei Rachamim I on the Siddur Harashash by Rabbi Rachamim David Sarim. Printed in the author’s lifetime in a first edition – 1926. Illustration on the back of the title page of the Beit El yeshiva of kabbalah. 2. The book Shaarei Rachamim part II, first edition in the author’s lifetime – 1928. At its end is part III, called Shaarei Derech Chaim, with a separate title page. First edition during the author’s lifetime – 1931. Ownership signature: Pinchas son of Freida.” 3. Sefer Halikutim “Hashaar Harevi’i, which is the second part of the Shaar Pesukim” by the Ari. The title page attests that this is the first edition in which this book was printed separately from Shaar Hapesukim – 1913. Interesting ownership stamp: “Mordechai Dovber son of Rabbi David Wacht Fogel son of Devorah Miriam of Biala Polan in the holy city of Jerusalem.” 4. The book Simchat Yom Tov by Rabbi Yom Tov Yedid Halevi. First edition – 1926. 5. Volume with three books. Or Halevana – kavanot in Birkat Halevana. Or Hachadash – kavanot for Hallel of Rosh Chodesh. Or Hachaim – kavanot in birkat hamazon and the blessing for circumcision. By Rabbi Yaakov Katzin. First edition – 1925. 6. The book Refuah V’Chaim Miyerushalayim, “which is a collection of segulot, amulets and lots.” Brought to the press by Eliyahu Mizrahi – 1931. 7. The book Etz Hadaat part two, “Wonderful homilies by the Ari and a commentary on the books of Mishlei, Job, Daniel and Divrei Hayamim according to the simple meaning.” By the holy kabbalist Rabbi Chaim Vital. Published from a manuscript that was hidden in the library of the Rashash’s yeshiva. First edition – 1906. Ownership inscription: Belongs to me Baruch son of Zion Shapiro…[?] in the holy city of Safed.” 8. The book Niflaot Chadashot by the kabbalist Rabbi Shimshon of Ostropoli – 1947. 9. The book Zimrat Ha’aretz by Rabbi Avigdor Azriel – 1932. With the booklet Or Hachashmal, ownership stamp: “Chaim David Surgana.” 10. The book Reyach L’yitzchak by Rabbi Yitzchak Chaim Yisrael Rafael Alfaya. First edition – 1936. Title page in purple ink. 11. The book Patura D’Abba, customs of the Ari with glosses Bnei Abba. First edition – 1905. Bound with the book Maurei Zion, first edition in the author’s lifetime – 1911. Ownership stamp: “Yosef Burd, Nachalat Ganim, Beit Levin.” 12. The book Maamar Sod Etz Hadaat “from the book written by the true kabbalist the philosopher Rabbi Yeshayahu son of Rabbi Yosef Halevi of the Liv family.” First edition – 1891-2. Two title pages. 13. The book Merkava Shleima “that contains Mishnaic teachings from the sages Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Yishmael the high priest” first edition – 1921. 14. The book Mashsof Halavan on the Torah by the great kabbalist Rabbi Yaakov son of Massoud Abuchatzeira. First edition – 1892. Varying conditions. Some restored leaves in some of the books. Good overall condition.
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