Bidspirit auction | Collection of Antique Seforim, 1729-1833.

Collection of Antique Seforim, 1729-1833. Signatures and Marginalia. - 1. Sefer Yesod: ”Chiddushei HaRitva” Amsterdam, 1729. Edited by the editor of the Shelah's Siddur ”Shaar HaShamayim”. First edition. Sefer ”Chiddushei HaRitva” on the Talmudic tractates Eruvin, Taanit, Moed Katan, Ketubot, and Bava Metzia. First edition. Amsterdam, 1729. Edited by Rabbi Avraham Horowitz, grandson of the Shelah HaKadosh, who was the chief editor of the famous Siddur ”Shaar HaShamayim”. This edition was published with the approval of Rabbi Naftali Katz, the rabbi of Frankfurt, who wrote: ”His reputation grew with his sacred sefer here, the sefer *Shnei Luchot HaBrit*, and the holy siddur *Shaar HaShamayim*... This is proof that the works were composed for the sake of Heaven to benefit future generations, as they were written in a clear and easy-to-understand language for anyone who knows how to read...” [4], 2-75 [i.e. 74]; missing additional 2-29, 3-64, 2-55 pages. 35 cm. Stefansky, Sifrei Yesod, 54. Ancient signature: Feivel Widersh? Signature in Latin of Rabbi Dr. Michael Sachs. Good condition, paper reinforcements on the edges of the title page, some stains, later binding. 2. ”Etz Yosef”, Karlsruhe 1763 – Only edition. Includes pages of corrections and retractions. Sefer  ”Etz Yosef”, commentaries on the Talmudic tractates Berachot, Beitzah, Megillah, and halachic novelties. By Rabbi Yosef of Darmstadt. Karlsruhe, 1763. Only edition. The last 2 pages include retractions and corrections titled ”Second Edition”, where the author notes innovations appearing in the works of his teachers—the Pnei Yehoshua, Shev Yaakov, and Chadut Yaakov. In some places, he meticulously followed the teachings of the Korban Netanel or wrote in opposition. After releasing these pages, he even received approval from the Korban Netanel, as noted in his approbation. The final page contains responses from the Korban Netanel regarding the author's critiques of his sefer. The responses from the Korban Netanel are very assertive. Ancient signature: Yosef, son of Rabbi Naftali Hertz z”l, preacher of Vilna, the capital, may it be established forever. [1], 66 pages. 32.3 cm. Good condition, some stains, original worn binding, the spine is partially damaged. 3 . ”Shemot Ba'Aretz” – Karlsruhe, 1766. A collection of works: ”Yom Teruah”, commentaries on the Talmudic tractate Rosh Hashanah. ”Tosefet Yom HaKippurim”, commentaries on the tractate Yoma. ”Kapot Temarim”, commentaries on the tractate Sukkah. By the renowned scholar Rabbi Moshe ben Chaviv – the Maharam ben Chaviv. Karlsruhe, 1766, printed by Wilhelm Friedrich Lotter Drucker Alda. Second edition, with approbations from the Korban Netanel and others. Ancient signatures: Zalman ben Alexander Viterzha, Sender. [2], 16; 30; 40, [1] pages. 34 cm. Good condition, light stains, original binding partially worn, the spine slightly damaged. 4.  ”Koach Shor”, on Talmudic tractate Bava Batra by Rabbi Yosef Steinhardt, Av Beit Din of Fürth (author of ”Zichron Yosef”). Prague, printed by M.I. Landau, 1828. First edition. At the end, a list of subscribers (Prenumeranten), including Rabbi Moses Sofer ( the Chatam Sofer) and other great scholars of the generation. [1], 57-77, [3] pages. 31.5 cm. Good condition, water stains, old damaged binding. 5. ”Chochmat Adam-Binat Adam”, Yoreh De'ah. By Rabbi Avraham Danzig. Józefów, 1833. Ancient annotations. [1], 87; [1], 43 pages. 36.5 cm. Good condition, stains, old binding.