Auction 25 Tiferet 25 - Rare and Special Items
Apr 12, 2021
Israel
 Shenhav Building, Beit Hadfus st , Jerusalem

A special auction of rare items:

First editions of Hassidic Sefarim, Slavita-Zhitomir, letters by Tzaddikim and the greatest Hassidic Rabbis, the Geonim of Ashkenaz and Hungary, the greatest Rabbis of Lithuania, the greatest Poskim of previous generations, pedigreed copies, artifacts of renowned Tzaddikim, Satmar, Chabad and more.  

The auction has ended

LOT 18:

Tur Choshen Mishpat which was printed at the renowned printery of the Shapiro family in Zhitomir ...

Sold for: $110
Start price:
$ 100
Auction house commission: 23%
VAT: 17% On commission only
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations

Tur Choshen Mishpat which was printed at the renowned printery of the Shapiro family in Zhitomir, 1858. 


Ownership notations on the title page: "שייך לישראל מאיר בן אברהם הכהן נ"י מביאליסטוק... היושב כעת במקום הנקרא אבן ישראל בירושלים קרתא קדישא תובב"א".


Seforim that were printed by the Rav of Slavuta and his grandsons were known for their special virtue. The printing press was of the highest quality at that time and its books were known as a welcome sight. Moreover, their printing was done in extreme purity and holiness, even the printing blocks being immersed in a Mikveh before being used. It is common knowledge by Tzaddikim that possessing a book that was printed in Zhitomir is a Segulah for an abundance of blessing and success.


190 leaves. 33 cm. 

No cover. Some moth holes, stains. General condiiton: Good.  


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