{"lots":[{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116597/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(american judaica). friedrich wilhelm kuechen. the jewish maiden. a ballad. written and composed for the piano forte. \n \n \n \n engraved sheet-music. \n pp. 5. lightly foxed. unbound. folio. singerman 1193; grove\u2019s dictionary of music vol. x p. 291. \n boston: russell & tolman (1851?)"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"1","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116597/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is an example of 19th-century American sheet music titled \"The Jewish Mirror: A Ballad.\" Written and composed by F. Kucken, it is arranged for pianoforte and was published in Boston by Russell & Tolman. The cover features elegant, ornate typography with decorative flourishes surrounding the title, suggesting its musical genre and period.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:08.129Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116597,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116598/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(american judaica) sylvester b. beckett. hester, the bride of the islands: a poem. \n \n \n \n first edition. notes on pp. 333-4 is an account of the contemporary wealth of damascene jewry. \n pp. 336. crisp, clean copy. original boards. 8vo. \n portland (maine): bailey & noyes 1860 \n a work of fiction, among whose chief characters are a jew and his daughter. this naturally invites comparison to shakespeares' merchant of venice (peopled by the jew shylock and his daughter jessica); and to sir walter scott's ivanhoe (whose heroine is the jewess rebecca, daughter of isaac of york). \n a work of fiction, among whose chief characters are a jew and his daughter. this naturally invites comparison to shakespeares' merchant of venice (peopled by the jew shylock and his daughter jessica); and to sir walter scott's ivanhoe (whose heroine is the jewess rebecca, daughter of isaac of york)."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"2","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116598/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This item is a 19th-century American poetry book titled \"Hester, The Bride of the Islands: A Poem.\" Authored by Sylvester B. Beckett, it was published in Portland by Bailey & Noyes. The publication date, MDCCCLX, translates to 1860, placing it in the mid-19th century. The cover is simple with classic typography, printed on light-colored paper with visible binding on the right edge.","soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:08.130Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116598,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116599/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(american judaica). constitution of the universal israelitish alliance / statuten der alliance israelite universelle. \n \n \n \n text in english and german. \n pp. 8. ex-library. original printed wrappers. 8vo. singerman 1814. \n new york: 1864 \n the board of delegates of american israelites, the first american jewish defense organization, was founded in 1859. owing to divisions, the new board was not representative of the community at large. largely unrepresented were the german congregations, and conspicuously absent altogether were the reform congregations. thus, prominent among those who led the struggle against the establishment of the board of delegates were leading reform american rabbis. with the founding of the paris-based alliance israelite universelle in 1860, opponents of the board used the opportunity to check the american board\u2019s growth by founding alliance branches on the board\u2019s own turf. the american board and the paris alliance coolly cooperated to combat international threats to jewish communities, but tensions always remained and the relationship between the two was \u201cnever too intimate\u201d (szajkowski, 390). the alliance sought to impose its leadership in the international arena, while the board remained steadfast in its efforts to preserve the operational autonomy of american jewry. see allan tarshish, \u201cthe board of delegates of american israelites,\u201d in: pajhs 49.1 (sept. 1959), 19, 22; and z. szajkowski, \u201cthe alliance israelite universelle in the united states, 1860-1949,\u201d in: pajhs 39.4 (june 1950), 389-443. this pamphlet contains the alliance\u2019s constitution in english and in german, the latter language reflecting the fact that the german and reform congregations in the united states led the opposition to the american board in its early years. \n the board of delegates of american israelites, the first american jewish defense organization, was founded in 1859. owing to divisions, the new board was not representative of the community at large. largely unrepresented were the german congregations, and conspicuously absent altogether were the reform congregations. thus, prominent among those who led the struggle against the establishment of the board of delegates were leading reform american rabbis. with the founding of the paris-based alliance israelite universelle in 1860, opponents of the board used the opportunity to check the american board\u2019s growth by founding alliance branches on the board\u2019s own turf. the american board and the paris alliance coolly cooperated to combat international threats to jewish communities, but tensions always remained and the relationship between the two was \u201cnever too intimate\u201d (szajkowski, 390). the alliance sought to impose its leadership in the international arena, while the board remained steadfast in its efforts to preserve the operational autonomy of american jewry. see allan tarshish, \u201cthe board of delegates of american israelites,\u201d in: pajhs 49.1 (sept. 1959), 19, 22; and z. szajkowski, \u201cthe alliance israelite universelle in the united states, 1860-1949,\u201d in: pajhs 39.4 (june 1950), 389-443. this pamphlet contains the alliance\u2019s constitution in english and in german, the latter language reflecting the fact that the german and reform congregations in the united states led the opposition to the american board in its early years."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"3","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116599/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":500,"aiDescription":"This is a 19th-century document titled \"Constitution of the Universal Israelitish Alliance\" and \"Statuten der Alliance Israelite Universelle,\" indicating a bilingual (English and German) publication. Published in New York by Davis' Job Printing Office in 1864, it also lists Comité Central in Paris. The document is printed on bright green paper, bearing ink stamps including 'HEBREW' and 'DROPSIE COLLEGE FOR HEBREW AND COGNATE LEARNING' which might be institutional ownership marks.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:08.131Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":116599,"estimateMin":1000},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116600/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(american-judaica). benjamin dias fernandez. letters on the evidences of christianity. \n \n \n \n  \n pp. 64. lightly foxed, title chipped at edges. unbound. 8vo. \n cincinnati: 1869 \n a mysterious jewish work investigating and refuting the evidences for christianity. written in 1740 by grace aguilar's great-grandfather, benjamin dias fernandez, to a friend in jamaica, the letters first appeared in solomon henry jackson\u2019s monthly paper \u201cthe jew.\u201d having received a copy of the full document, isaac leeser serialized the entire work in his occident beginning in june 1843. leeser writes that he only knew that the manuscript existed \u201cbefore the commencement of the american revolution,\u201d but was unable to discover any information about the author, which was given as \u201cdea.\u201d writes leeser: \u201cabout the name of dea we are somewhat doubtful whether it be the correct appellation of the author, who was evidently a portuguese jew; since we know of no family of that name now in england. may it have been dias? this seems to us to be more probable, still it is mere surmise.\u201d leeser published the manuscript in book form in 1853, and explains how he came to know the author\u2019s identity shortly after serializing it in his journal: \u201ci received a letter from the late lamented grace aguilar informing me that the author\u2019s name was benjamin dias, her maternal great-grandfather, a merchant of portuguese origin, who came from jamaica to england, where he spent the latter part of his life and where in fact these important letters were written.\u201d believing that the american free press was a blessing and offered an unparalleled opportunity, leeser wrote \u201cwe owe it to ourselves to defend our religion; and it would be a shame if, with a free press at our command, we do not scatter light all over the land.\u201d this edition of the work comes after the death of leeser and was connected with isaac mayer wise and his minhag america reform movement, which saw itself as a rival to leeser's orthodox leanings. \n a mysterious jewish work investigating and refuting the evidences for christianity. written in 1740 by grace aguilar's great-grandfather, benjamin dias fernandez, to a friend in jamaica, the letters first appeared in solomon henry jackson\u2019s monthly paper \u201cthe jew.\u201d having received a copy of the full document, isaac leeser serialized the entire work in his occident beginning in june 1843. leeser writes that he only knew that the manuscript existed \u201cbefore the commencement of the american revolution,\u201d but was unable to discover any information about the author, which was given as \u201cdea.\u201d writes leeser: \u201cabout the name of dea we are somewhat doubtful whether it be the correct appellation of the author, who was evidently a portuguese jew; since we know of no family of that name now in england. may it have been dias? this seems to us to be more probable, still it is mere surmise.\u201d leeser published the manuscript in book form in 1853, and explains how he came to know the author\u2019s identity shortly after serializing it in his journal: \u201ci received a letter from the late lamented grace aguilar informing me that the author\u2019s name was benjamin dias, her maternal great-grandfather, a merchant of portuguese origin, who came from jamaica to england, where he spent the latter part of his life and where in fact these important letters were written.\u201d believing that the american free press was a blessing and offered an unparalleled opportunity, leeser wrote \u201cwe owe it to ourselves to defend our religion; and it would be a shame if, with a free press at our command, we do not scatter light all over the land.\u201d this edition of the work comes after the death of leeser and was connected with isaac mayer wise and his minhag america reform movement, which saw itself as a rival to leeser's orthodox leanings."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"4","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116600/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a 19th-century American publication titled \"Letters of Benjamin Dias Fernandez, on the Evidences of Christianity.\" Published in 1869 by Bloch & Co., Publishers and Printers, Cincinnati, O., this religious text likely discusses theological or philosophical arguments supporting Christianity. The cover is light-colored paper with a simple layout featuring varying fonts for emphasis and a decorative horizontal line, exhibiting some wear and discoloration characteristic of its age.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:08.133Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116600,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116601/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(american judaica). benjamin szold. hebrew primer. \n \n \n \n text in english and hebrew. \n pp. 12. light stains. lightly browned. loose in original printed boards. 12mo. unrecorded by singerman (although cf. 2419); similarly unrecorded by goldman (although cf. 280). \n baltimore: c.w. schneidereith 1873 \n a native of hungary, benjamin szold (1829-1902) accepted an invitation to become rabbi in baltimore, where he led congregation oheb shalom to become one of the foremost synagogues in the united states. his eldest daughter was the leading zionist henrietta szold, founder of hadassah and youth aliyah. \n a native of hungary, benjamin szold (1829-1902) accepted an invitation to become rabbi in baltimore, where he led congregation oheb shalom to become one of the foremost synagogues in the united states. his eldest daughter was the leading zionist henrietta szold, founder of hadassah and youth aliyah."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"5","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116601/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":300,"aiDescription":"This is a 19th-century educational text titled \"Hebrew Primer,\" authored by Benjamin Szold, Rabbi of the Oheb-Shalom Congregation in Baltimore. Published in 1873 by C. W. Schneidereith, this primer is designed for learning the Hebrew language. The cover features a clean, simple typographic design on light-colored paper, typical of a textbook from the period.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:08.134Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116601,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116602/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(american judaica). bericht &uuml;ber die bildung der ersten niederlassung russischer juden in den vereinigten staaten zu catahoula parish, louisiana, erstattet von dem verein zur bef&ouml;rderung israelitischer auswanderer nach den vereinigten staaten in new-york. \n \n \n \n  \n pp. 16. stained, upper right corner chipped. original printed wrappers, worn. 8vo. unknown to singerman (cf. no. 3086, english translation). \n frankfurt a/ main: l. bronner 1882 \n rare. worldcat lists only two copies worldwide, with no copy recorded in the united states. in 1882, the hebrew foreign mission society of new orleans, in conjunction with the hebrew emigrant aid society, sponsored an agricultural colony of russian jews at sicily island in catahoula parish. the project was aborted after just two years when the mississippi river overflowed, flooding the entire area. for details see: https://www.isjl.org/louisiana-sicily-island-encyclopedia.html. \n rare. worldcat lists only two copies worldwide, with no copy recorded in the united states. in 1882, the hebrew foreign mission society of new orleans, in conjunction with the hebrew emigrant aid society, sponsored an agricultural colony of russian jews at sicily island in catahoula parish. the project was aborted after just two years when the mississippi river overflowed, flooding the entire area. for details see: https://www.isjl.org/louisiana-sicily-island-encyclopedia.html."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"6","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116602/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":900,"aiDescription":"This is a German-language historical report from 1882 titled \"Bericht über die Bildung der Ersten Niederlassung russischer Juden in den Vereinigten Staaten zu Catahoula Parish, Louisiana.\" It details the establishment of the first settlement of Russian Jews in the United States in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, translated and published in Frankfurt a. M. by J. Kauffmann. The document features German script typography on aged, light-colored paper, documenting an important aspect of Jewish immigration to America.","soldPrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:08.135Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":116602,"estimateMin":1000},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116603/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(american-judaica). sulzberger, mayer (american judge and jewish communal leader, 1843-1923). <<autograph letter signed>> written on letterhead to rabbi marcus brann, in english with a few words in hebrew. \n \n \n \n  \n five pages. formerly in the layzer ran collection (with his stamp). 8vo. \n philadelphia: 2nd june 1898 \n sulzberger replies to an inquiry from brann (1849-1920), a rabbi and historian in breslau, who was conducting research into the gratz family. sulzberger provides here detailed and interesting genealogical information gleaned from 18th century correspondence between the american and european branches of the family. sulzberger\u2019s information was only obtainable in america and would have been virtually impossible for brann to discover due to the vagaries of jewish naming conventions in the 18th-century. for example, sulzberger explains that jechiel gratz and michael gratz are the same person, and that a reb jonathan strelitz is a brother of michael and bernard gratz. \n sulzberger replies to an inquiry from brann (1849-1920), a rabbi and historian in breslau, who was conducting research into the gratz family. sulzberger provides here detailed and interesting genealogical information gleaned from 18th century correspondence between the american and european branches of the family. sulzberger\u2019s information was only obtainable in america and would have been virtually impossible for brann to discover due to the vagaries of jewish naming conventions in the 18th-century. for example, sulzberger explains that jechiel gratz and michael gratz are the same person, and that a reb jonathan strelitz is a brother of michael and bernard gratz."},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"7","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116603/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This item is a handwritten letter by Mayer Sulzberger, dated June 2nd, 1898, from Philadelphia. Addressed to 'Dorta M. Brann', it discusses the 'authorities of Gratz College' and 'the Jewish Historical Society at its meeting in December last.' The letter is written in English cursive script on light-colored paper with a printed letterhead. It appears to be an intellectual or academic correspondence relating to historical research or institutional matters concerning Jewish studies or history.","soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:08.136Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":116603,"estimateMin":120},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116604/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(american-judaica). council of jewish women. welcome! willkommen! vilkomen! \n \n \n \n text in english, german, and yiddish. \n pp. 6. 12mo. \n n.p: c. 1900 \n \u201ckeep this leaflet for future use. bring it with you.\u201d advises this trilingual pamphlet for newly arriving jewish women and girls, landing in new york, philadelphia, baltimore, and boston daily. offering \u201cgreet[ings], welcome, friendly help, advice or information\u201d of any sort to those in need, the council of jewish women had been formed in 1893 for this purpose. female immigrants are told that help is available immediately upon arrival in america by applying to women, such as mrs. betty meirowitz at ellis island. english classes, job training, lodging, social evenings, recreation and advice for all sorts of hairy situations are offered. a firm warning against sex traffickers is given - the girls and women are urged to clarify with the council of jewish women any situation that seems to good to be true. \n \u201ckeep this leaflet for future use. bring it with you.\u201d advises this trilingual pamphlet for newly arriving jewish women and girls, landing in new york, philadelphia, baltimore, and boston daily. offering \u201cgreet[ings], welcome, friendly help, advice or information\u201d of any sort to those in need, the council of jewish women had been formed in 1893 for this purpose. female immigrants are told that help is available immediately upon arrival in america by applying to women, such as mrs. betty meirowitz at ellis island. english classes, job training, lodging, social evenings, recreation and advice for all sorts of hairy situations are offered. a firm warning against sex traffickers is given - the girls and women are urged to clarify with the council of jewish women any situation that seems to good to be true."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"8","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116604/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is a trilingual pamphlet from the \"Council of Jewish Women,\" featuring greetings in English (\"Welcome !\"), German (\"Willkommen !\"), and Yiddish (וויִלקאָמען!). The cover displays a circular emblem with the text 'N. C. J. W. 1893' suggesting its founding date or a significant year for the organization. Printed on light green paper with a decorative border, this document likely served as an introductory or informational piece for the organization.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:08.137Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116604,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116605/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(american-judaica). va\u2019ad lehotza\u2019at iton ivri yomi be\u2019america [invitation to a meeting for the committee to establish a daily hebrew newspaper in america]. \n \n \n \n hebrew. one page. undated, but 1908 from internal evidence. . j. levenbach and j. epstein call a meeting seeking to establish a daily hebrew newspaper which they saw as an important desideratum in establishing america as a center of world jewry. the public is here implored to come to 52 st. marks place in \u201cthe zionist neighborhood downtown\u201d and help make a hebrew daily a reality. their efforts were ultimately unsuccessful, for the honor of establishing america\u2019s first hebrew daily goes to moses goldman in 1909. \n hebrew. one page. undated, but 1908 from internal evidence. . j. levenbach and j. epstein call a meeting seeking to establish a daily hebrew newspaper which they saw as an important desideratum in establishing america as a center of world jewry. the public is here implored to come to 52 st. marks place in \u201cthe zionist neighborhood downtown\u201d and help make a hebrew daily a reality. their efforts were ultimately unsuccessful, for the honor of establishing america\u2019s first hebrew daily goes to moses goldman in 1909."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"9","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116605/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is a document written entirely in Hebrew, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The prominent title translates to something like \"Committee for Publishing a Hebrew Daily in America.\" The text discusses an assembly concerning the publication of a Hebrew daily newspaper, mentioning a date of 'October 23'. The document is printed on plain, light-colored paper, indicating a functional rather than decorative purpose, and reflects efforts within the Jewish community in America regarding Hebrew language media.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:08.139Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116605,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116606/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(american-judaica). group of <<eleven>> printed pamphlets on abraham lincoln by <<emanuel hertz.>> texts in hebrew, english, arabic, armenian, german, hungarian, russian, spanish. \n \n \n \n  \n original printed wrappers. 8vo. \n (new york): 1909-27 \n many of these pamphlets are transcripts and translations of hertz\u2019s radio address \u201cabraham lincoln - the seer\u201d delivered on station wor over the years 1924-26. included is a hebrew prayer (with english translation) for the centennial celebration of the birth of lincoln, \u201cthe preserver of the union, liberator of millions of slaves\u201d held at the chicago hebrew institute. emanuel hertz (1870-1940), brother to the chief rabbi of the british empire joseph h. hertz, assembled what was at the time the largest private collection on abraham lincoln, and wrote several books on his subject, of which he was considered an authority. hertz was also an evangelist for maintaining lincoln\u2019s memory and his radio addresses and pamphlets for a multilingual audience show his method for inculcating the greatness of lincoln among the general public. \n many of these pamphlets are transcripts and translations of hertz\u2019s radio address \u201cabraham lincoln - the seer\u201d delivered on station wor over the years 1924-26. included is a hebrew prayer (with english translation) for the centennial celebration of the birth of lincoln, \u201cthe preserver of the union, liberator of millions of slaves\u201d held at the chicago hebrew institute. emanuel hertz (1870-1940), brother to the chief rabbi of the british empire joseph h. hertz, assembled what was at the time the largest private collection on abraham lincoln, and wrote several books on his subject, of which he was considered an authority. hertz was also an evangelist for maintaining lincoln\u2019s memory and his radio addresses and pamphlets for a multilingual audience show his method for inculcating the greatness of lincoln among the general public."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"10","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116606/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises multiple 20th-century publications by Emanuel Hertz concerning Abraham Lincoln, collectively titled \"Abraham Lincoln - The Seer.\" The collection includes several printings and translations, such as \"Some Biblical and Hebraic Traits of the Great Emancipator\" (1927), and other versions in English, Spanish (\"El Vidente\"), Portuguese (\"a proféta\"), and what appears to be Arabic and Yiddish/Hebrew. These publications, likely pamphlets or articles, discuss Lincoln's character and are printed on various light-colored papers, reflecting a scholarly or public interest in Lincoln's legacy.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:08.140Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116606,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116607/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(american-judaica). petition to president william h. taft from the jewish residents of the lower east side. \n \n \n \n  \n pp. 3, 10 (excluding blanks). 4to. \n new york: 9th april 1911 \n this document is the reply of residents of three streets in the so-called jewish ghetto of new york to slanderous remarks by william williams, commissioner of immigration for the port of new york, and so here seeking to vindicate their reputation in the president\u2019s eyes. williams\u2019 annual report had tendentiously stated that \u201cthe new immigrants, unlike that of earlier years\u201d are from \u201cpoorer elements\u2026backwards races with customs and institutions widely different from ours,\u201d incapable of assimilating, unlike earlier immigrants, and \u201cpossess filthy living habits and are of an ignorance which passes belief and\u2026the english language is almost unknown.\u201d to respond to this calumny, an extensive report repudiating this charge with social, business, educational and literary statistics are here offered. included is everything from the number of residents in this high-density zone\u201433,883, of whom 90.3% were jewish\u2014and their precise occupations, to the number and types of library books taken out yearly. extensive data about immigrant jewish life in the lower east side, their productivity and the process of americanization. \n this document is the reply of residents of three streets in the so-called jewish ghetto of new york to slanderous remarks by william williams, commissioner of immigration for the port of new york, and so here seeking to vindicate their reputation in the president\u2019s eyes. williams\u2019 annual report had tendentiously stated that \u201cthe new immigrants, unlike that of earlier years\u201d are from \u201cpoorer elements\u2026backwards races with customs and institutions widely different from ours,\u201d incapable of assimilating, unlike earlier immigrants, and \u201cpossess filthy living habits and are of an ignorance which passes belief and\u2026the english language is almost unknown.\u201d to respond to this calumny, an extensive report repudiating this charge with social, business, educational and literary statistics are here offered. included is everything from the number of residents in this high-density zone\u201433,883, of whom 90.3% were jewish\u2014and their precise occupations, to the number and types of library books taken out yearly. extensive data about immigrant jewish life in the lower east side, their productivity and the process of americanization."},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"11","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116607/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":90,"aiDescription":"This is a document or report, likely a pamphlet or unbound printed text, addressing the Hon. William H. Taft, then President of the United States. The subject matter concerns immigration, specifically focusing on the new immigration and its perceived effects, along with a report from the Commissioner of Immigration for the Port of New York for the year ending June 30, 1911. The document mentions a separate document published on December 5, 1911, placing its date around 1911. It is textual in nature, printed in English, and appears to be made of paper, showing signs of age like a punched hole at the top and slight discoloration.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:05.342Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":116607,"estimateMin":120},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116608/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(american judaica). the new kew gardens synagogue, adath yeshurun and community house. dedication ceremonies. sunday, april 3rd, 1949. \n \n \n \n text in english and hebrew. with detailed 28-point program, and list of several dozen honorees. \n pp. 4. 8vo. \n new york: 1949 \n with contemporary newspaper clipping reporting the event. \n with contemporary newspaper clipping reporting the event."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"12","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116608/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a printed invitation or program for the dedication ceremonies of The New Kew Gardens Synagogue Adath Jeshurun and Community House. The item details the event date as Sunday, April 3rd, 1949, at 2 P.M. It features an architectural drawing of the new synagogue building on the front cover. The text is presented in both English and Hebrew scripts, indicating a bilingual context for the Jewish community event. The document appears to be made of paper and shows some minor wear, consistent with an item from the mid-20th century.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:05.344Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116608,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116609/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(american judaica). eustace m. shilstone. monumental inscriptions in the burial ground of the jewish synagogue at bridgetown, barbados. \n \n \n \n first edition. illustrated. text in hebrew and english. \n pp. xxxiii, 205. original boards, stained. 8vo. \n (new york?): 1956"},"estimateMax":90,"lotNumber":"13","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116609/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a textual publication, likely a book or pamphlet, titled \"Monumental Inscriptions in the Burial Ground of the Jewish Synagogue at Bridgetown, Barbados.\" The subject matter is historical and genealogical, focusing on transcribed burial ground inscriptions. The author is E. M. Shilstone, and the text is in English. A notable visual feature on the cover is a circular seal or emblem, possibly representing a Jewish organization, with Hebrew text. The item appears to be made of paper with a simple, cream-colored cover, consistent with a scholarly or historical record.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:05.345Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $90","currency":"USD","id":116609,"estimateMin":60},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116610/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(american judaica). medallic history of the jews of america. complete set of 120 medals housed in two original albums with detailed text commentary. \n \n \n \n struck by the franklin mint for the judaic heritage society. the bronze set. one of 535 sets. \n \n (1971-78)"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"14","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116610/view","tags":["usnumismatics_coins","usnumismatics","usnumismatics_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"aiDescription":"This item is a historical collection presented in a book-like format, titled \"The Medallic History of the Jews of America.\" It features twelve commemorative medallions, each depicting a significant event or figure in American Jewish history, such as \"Arrival of the 23,\" \"Asher Levy,\" \"Mill Street Synagogue,\" and \"Haym Salomon.\" The medallions are made of metal, likely bronze or copper, and are set within a dark, possibly leather-bound, album. Each medallion is accompanied by a descriptive label in English. The collection serves as a visual and tangible historical narrative.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:05.347Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116610,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116611/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(american judaica) dinim of shechitah [laws of kosher slaughtering with questions and answers for the practicing shochet]. \n \n \n \n manuscript in english interspersed with hebrew. written in a neat english cursive script; square hebrew letters on paper. \n 17 leaves. stained in places. contemporary marbled wrappers, front cover stained and slightly torn. 12mo. \n 19th century \n as there was a dearth of properly trained shochetim in america, precise training manuals containing the laws of shechitah were compiled. the penultimate leaf of the present manuscript contains an account stating \"four months at four thousand and forty three\u2026dollars,\" indicating this manuscript was composed in the united states. \n as there was a dearth of properly trained shochetim in america, precise training manuals containing the laws of shechitah were compiled. the penultimate leaf of the present manuscript contains an account stating \"four months at four thousand and forty three\u2026dollars,\" indicating this manuscript was composed in the united states."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"15","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116611/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is a handwritten textual document, likely a manuscript page, featuring both English and Hebrew scripts. The subject matter appears to be religious or legalistic, possibly discussing ritual slaughter based on keywords like \"killing\" and measurements like \"thickness of a thread.\" The text contains both block-style Hebrew and cursive English, suggesting a form of instruction or commentary. The page is made of aged paper, indicating an older period, and shows natural discoloration and wear. It is a unique example of a bilingual religious or scholarly work.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:05.348Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116611,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116612/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(american judaica). hebrew-yiddish eye-chart. \n \n \n \n nine lines; final five lines reads: \u201csol haber / printer / type-bi[n]der / south street / philadelphia.\u201d \n black letter on cloth. 21 x 41 inches. \n 20th century \n another copy was offered at kestenbaum, sale 1, lot 343. \n another copy was offered at kestenbaum, sale 1, lot 343."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"16","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116612/view","tags":["uscollectibles_scientific","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"aiDescription":"This is a large, fabric eye chart, possibly for an optometrist's office, featuring Hebrew letters of varying sizes. The chart is made of cream-colored cloth with bold black Hebrew characters, designed to test visual acuity. The letters are arranged in decreasing size from top to bottom, typical of a Snellen chart. It also includes small numbers in Hebrew script, likely indicating distances or acuity levels. This unusual item serves a practical medical function within a Hebrew-speaking context, likely from the 20th century.","soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:05.349Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":116612,"estimateMin":800},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116613/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(american-judaica). (anti-semitic parody). harry hananel marks. down with the jews! meeting of the society for suppressing the jewish race. a terrible plot against the chosen people. \n \n \n \n with two cartoon illustrations relating to the manhattan beach hotel. \n pp. 4. noted on first page:\"exhibit b.\" gutter taped and laid to larger sheet. 4to. cf. singerman 2867. \n new york: wm. b. smyth 1879 \n this is a a bitingly clever satire purporting to be the minutes a meeting for the \u201camerican society for the suppression of the jews\u201d at the grand union hotel in saratoga, presided over by henry hilton and austin corbin. hilton and corbin were well known at the time, hilton because he had refused lodging at his hotel to jewish financier joseph seligman, and corbin, president of the long island railroad, who was trying to develop a resort at coney island that would be free of jews. the pamphlet discusses jewish attainments in every arena of american life, the sort of thing which is benign - but nefarious to bigots. similarly, jewish moderation in crime and vice are mentioned, an impression the jews have likely purchased through bribery(!). the language is so over the top that in the pre-nazi era most would have recognized it as parody (\u201cwe appeal to all christian peoples to aid us in restoring the ghetto, the inquisition and their agencies for the extermination of the jews\u201d). includes resolutions such as \u201cwe will no longer encourage the jews by reading their bible. we repudiate the old testament in toto, we refuse any longer to to accept the ten commandments given by the jew moses, and we pledge ourselves not to attend any church where the name of the jew jesus christ is mentioned.\u201d at the end: \u201cthe meeting adjourned with three cheers for haman and hilton, torquemada and corbin, the inquisition and the manhattan beach hotel.\u201d prior to the 1870\u2019s antisemitism in america was scarcely noticeable. as jewish emigration increased, antisemitism became less of a passing, occasional phenomenon, and incidents like the so-called hilton-seligman affair became more common. some jews, such as rabbi isaac mayer wise, thought litigation was the solution. british-born journalist harry marks (1855-1916) thought the best response was the might of the witty pen, and thus the present pamphlet. \n this is a a bitingly clever satire purporting to be the minutes a meeting for the \u201camerican society for the suppression of the jews\u201d at the grand union hotel in saratoga, presided over by henry hilton and austin corbin. hilton and corbin were well known at the time, hilton because he had refused lodging at his hotel to jewish financier joseph seligman, and corbin, president of the long island railroad, who was trying to develop a resort at coney island that would be free of jews. the pamphlet discusses jewish attainments in every arena of american life, the sort of thing which is benign - but nefarious to bigots. similarly, jewish moderation in crime and vice are mentioned, an impression the jews have likely purchased through bribery(!). the language is so over the top that in the pre-nazi era most would have recognized it as parody (\u201cwe appeal to all christian peoples to aid us in restoring the ghetto, the inquisition and their agencies for the extermination of the jews\u201d). includes resolutions such as \u201cwe will no longer encourage the jews by reading their bible. we repudiate the old testament in toto, we refuse any longer to to accept the ten commandments given by the jew moses, and we pledge ourselves not to attend any church where the name of the jew jesus christ is mentioned.\u201d at the end: \u201cthe meeting adjourned with three cheers for haman and hilton, torquemada and corbin, the inquisition and the manhattan beach hotel.\u201d prior to the 1870\u2019s antisemitism in america was scarcely noticeable. as jewish emigration increased, antisemitism became less of a passing, occasional phenomenon, and incidents like the so-called hilton-seligman affair became more common. some jews, such as rabbi isaac mayer wise, thought litigation was the solution. british-born journalist harry marks (1855-1916) thought the best response was the might of the witty pen, and thus the present pamphlet."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"17","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116613/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":400,"aiDescription":"This is an anti-Semitic broadside or pamphlet titled \"Down with the Jews!\" promoting a \"Meeting of the Society for Suppressing the Jewish Race.\" The content describes \"A terrible plot against the chosen people\" and details a meeting of the \"American Society for the Suppression of the Jews\" held in Saratoga. The document, printed on aged paper, details proceedings of an anti-Jewish gathering and quotes speakers, reflecting extreme anti-Semitic sentiment. The text is in English and dated by context to a period of explicit anti-Jewish activism, likely early to mid-20th century, and is marked \"Exhibit B\" suggesting it may have been part of a larger collection or legal document.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:05.351Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":116613,"estimateMin":500},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116614/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(american-judaica). (anti-semitica). marilyn r. allen. america forever. \n \n \n \n  \n pp. 40. original printed wrappers. tall 8vo. \n salt lake city: december 1947 \n part of a monthly series under the title america forever, this issue, is called \u2018operation \u201cscuttling of america.\u201d\u2019 described on the title page as \u201ca fully-documented text-book on jew-communist anti-american anti-christian activities,\u201d this mid-century antisemitic pamphlet quotes copiously from the protocols of the elders of zion to prove that washington dc and hollywood are colluding with the soviet union - where the jews already have \u201ca fine jewish homeland in birobidjan\u201d - to destroy america and christianity. published just a few short months before the establishment of the state of israel, allen sees with alarm the emerging jewish state. marilyn ross allen (1890-1977), the author of such tomes as \u201calien minorities and mongrelization\u201d and \u201czionist war-mongering in the u.s.a.: a documented primer for the gullible goyim\u201d was a mid-century exponent of a particular american brand of right wing antisemitism. \n part of a monthly series under the title america forever, this issue, is called \u2018operation \u201cscuttling of america.\u201d\u2019 described on the title page as \u201ca fully-documented text-book on jew-communist anti-american anti-christian activities,\u201d this mid-century antisemitic pamphlet quotes copiously from the protocols of the elders of zion to prove that washington dc and hollywood are colluding with the soviet union - where the jews already have \u201ca fine jewish homeland in birobidjan\u201d - to destroy america and christianity. published just a few short months before the establishment of the state of israel, allen sees with alarm the emerging jewish state. marilyn ross allen (1890-1977), the author of such tomes as \u201calien minorities and mongrelization\u201d and \u201czionist war-mongering in the u.s.a.: a documented primer for the gullible goyim\u201d was a mid-century exponent of a particular american brand of right wing antisemitism."},"estimateMax":90,"lotNumber":"18","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116614/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"aiDescription":"This is a political pamphlet or booklet titled \"America Forever: Operation 'Scuttling of America'.\" It is described as a \"Pro-American Pro-Christian Publication\" by Marilyn R. Allen, dated December 1947. The content is explicitly anti-Semitic and anti-Communist, framed as a \"fully-documented text-book on Jew-Communist, Anti-American Anti-Christian activities.\" The visual features include a stylized American flag within a star motif, radiating lines, and a red border. Printed on light-colored paper, it reflects post-WWII political anxieties and anti-Semitic propaganda.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:05.352Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $90","currency":"USD","id":116614,"estimateMin":60},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116615/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(american-judaica). (anti-semitica). anti-immigrant petition to congress by the boot and shoe workers union. \n \n \n \n printed with manuscript entries. embossed union stamp at lower left. \n one page. 8vo. \n grafton, mass.: 8th april 1902 \n a letter circulated among different unions who saw the migration of cheap labor from southern and eastern europe, that is, mainly italians and jews, as a \u201cmenace to the american standard of living.\u201d worried that immigration hinders the ability of wages to increase and the hours of native-born american workingmen to be decreased, the document petitions congress to institute a literacy test for male immigrants. signed by annie morris, secretary of the union. \n a letter circulated among different unions who saw the migration of cheap labor from southern and eastern europe, that is, mainly italians and jews, as a \u201cmenace to the american standard of living.\u201d worried that immigration hinders the ability of wages to increase and the hours of native-born american workingmen to be decreased, the document petitions congress to institute a literacy test for male immigrants. signed by annie morris, secretary of the union."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"19","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116615/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":70,"aiDescription":"This is a historical petition, handwritten and typed, likely from a labor union, addressed to the Congress of the United States. The document petitions for legislation to restrict immigration by imposing an educational test, arguing that \"cheap labor from the South and East of Europe is a menace to the American standard of living.\" It is from the \"Boot & Shoe Workers' Union No. 52 of No. Grafton Mass\" and is signed by Annie M. Ware, Secretary. The item, made of paper, reflects early 20th-century American labor and anti-immigration sentiments and is an important primary source for social history.","soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:05.353Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116615,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116616/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(american-judaica). document for the sale of 25 african slaves aboard the brigantine africa, owned by jacob rodrigues rivera and aaron lopez. \n \n \n \n manuscript written in english. \n one page, faded and wormed. folio. \n kingston, jamaica: november 18 1767 \n founder of yeshuat israel congregation of newport, jacob rodrigues rivera (1717-89) and his enterprising son-in-law aaron lopez (1731-82) were rhode island merchants who engaged extensively in trans-atlantic trade, importing merchandise from africa to the west indies and new england. they were among the few american jews active in the slave trade. this document details the sale of 25 slaves, that is, what remained of \u201c47 slaves after deducting the deceas'd.\u201d the 25 slaves \u201cmen boys/ women girls\u201d procured from the windward coast of africa were purchased in kingston by seven men. abraham, the sales agent on behalf of rivera and lopez details here the purchase prices, deducting his commission and expenses. the remainder, for the owners, was some &pound;471. \n founder of yeshuat israel congregation of newport, jacob rodrigues rivera (1717-89) and his enterprising son-in-law aaron lopez (1731-82) were rhode island merchants who engaged extensively in trans-atlantic trade, importing merchandise from africa to the west indies and new england. they were among the few american jews active in the slave trade. this document details the sale of 25 slaves, that is, what remained of \u201c47 slaves after deducting the deceas'd.\u201d the 25 slaves \u201cmen boys/ women girls\u201d procured from the windward coast of africa were purchased in kingston by seven men. abraham, the sales agent on behalf of rivera and lopez details here the purchase prices, deducting his commission and expenses. the remainder, for the owners, was some &pound;471."},"estimateMax":7000,"lotNumber":"20","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116616/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":4500,"aiDescription":"This is a handwritten historical document, likely a ledger or account statement, detailing the \"Sales of 35 Negroes\" from a Brigantine named \"Ann.\" The document records transactions from Kingston, Jamaica, on November 27, 1767, involving merchants Jacob Rod Rivera and Aaron Lopez from Newport, Rhode Island, and lists purchasers and charges. The item is made of aged paper, displaying significant discoloration, tears, and ink bleed, reflecting its age as a primary source from the 18th century. It is a grim record of the transatlantic slave trade.","soldPrice":4500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:05.354Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5,000 - $7,000","currency":"USD","id":116616,"estimateMin":5000},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116617/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(anglo - american judaica). (british parliamentary act). anno decimo tertio georgii ii regis. an act for naturalizing such foreign protestants, and others therein mentioned, as are settled, or shall settle in any of his majesty\u2019s colonies in america. \n \n \n \n on title, seal of king george ii. richly historiated initial. \n ff. (4). pp. 167-171. disbound. folio. 13 george ii, c. 7. \n london: john baskett 1739 \n first emancipation act for the jews of america. seeking to encourage foreigners to help populate the british colonies in america, parliament passed an act enabling colonial settlers to become naturalized subjects after living in the colonies for seven years. special provisions were made for jews, as naturalization required the petitioner to have received communion in a protestant church, and to furthermore take an oath including the words \u201cupon the true faith of a christian.\u201d \u201cthe law was important for it expressed a desire on the part of the english to incorporate the jew into the body politic. it was an emancipatory act, the first (apart from dutch grants to surinamese jewry) to be promulgated by a european government. the act was the harbinger of a new day.\u201d (marcus, the colonial american jew, vol. i, pp. 480-9). see also schappes, a documentary history of the jews of the united states, pp. 26-30. the british crown followed markedly differing policies regarding jewish subjects residing in england and those in america. not until the passage of the so-called jew bill of 1753 would foreign-born jews be permitted to become naturalized citizens of england without first receiving the sacrament. see t. m. endelman, the jews of britain, 1656 to 2000 (2002) p. 74. a landmark in the history of jewish social emancipation. \n first emancipation act for the jews of america. seeking to encourage foreigners to help populate the british colonies in america, parliament passed an act enabling colonial settlers to become naturalized subjects after living in the colonies for seven years. special provisions were made for jews, as naturalization required the petitioner to have received communion in a protestant church, and to furthermore take an oath including the words \u201cupon the true faith of a christian.\u201d \u201cthe law was important for it expressed a desire on the part of the english to incorporate the jew into the body politic. it was an emancipatory act, the first (apart from dutch grants to surinamese jewry) to be promulgated by a european government. the act was the harbinger of a new day.\u201d (marcus, the colonial american jew, vol. i, pp. 480-9). see also schappes, a documentary history of the jews of the united states, pp. 26-30. the british crown followed markedly differing policies regarding jewish subjects residing in england and those in america. not until the passage of the so-called jew bill of 1753 would foreign-born jews be permitted to become naturalized citizens of england without first receiving the sacrament. see t. m. endelman, the jews of britain, 1656 to 2000 (2002) p. 74. a landmark in the history of jewish social emancipation."},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"21","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116617/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":2500,"aiDescription":"This is a historical legal document, specifically an Act of Parliament from the reign of George II. Titled \"Anno Regni GEORGII II. REGIS. DECIMO TERTIO,\" it details parliamentary proceedings from January to November 1739. The document is printed on paper and features the royal coat of arms of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, alongside text in both Latin and English. It was printed in London by John Baskett, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty, in 1739, making it a primary source for 18th-century British law and governance.","soldPrice":2500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.307Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":116617,"estimateMin":3000},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116618/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(anglo-american judaica). (british parliamentary act). anno tricesimo nono georgii iii regis. \n \n \n \n an act to amend an act, made in the twenty-ninth year of the reign of king george the second, intituled, an act to enable his majesty to grant commissions to a certain number of foreign protestants, who have served abroad as officers or engineers, to act and rank as officers or engineers in america only, under certain restrictions and qualifications. \n pp. (2), (2 integral blanks). crisp, clean copy. disbound. folio. \n london: george eyre and andrew strahan 1799 \n commissions offered to \"foreign protestant\" officers. evidently, a shortage of manpower induced parliament to offer commissions to \"foreign protestants\" serving as officers in the british army in america. paragraph iii states here in no uncertain terms: \"provided always, and be it further enacted, that no such foreign officer shall be enabled by this act to serve as an officer in any place except america only\u2026\" what resulted, was a double standard, whereby one could enjoy the status of a commissioned officer in the far-flung colony of america, while stripped of this status in the motherland of england. dubbed by some as \"england's foreign legion\" (a reference to the french foreign legion), the plan was to attract foreign fighting men to the ranks of the british army by providing them with officers who could command them in their own tongue: \"and whereas such foreigners cannot be so well disciplined, without the assistance of some officers who are acquainted with their manners and language.\" \n commissions offered to \"foreign protestant\" officers. evidently, a shortage of manpower induced parliament to offer commissions to \"foreign protestants\" serving as officers in the british army in america. paragraph iii states here in no uncertain terms: \"provided always, and be it further enacted, that no such foreign officer shall be enabled by this act to serve as an officer in any place except america only\u2026\" what resulted, was a double standard, whereby one could enjoy the status of a commissioned officer in the far-flung colony of america, while stripped of this status in the motherland of england. dubbed by some as \"england's foreign legion\" (a reference to the french foreign legion), the plan was to attract foreign fighting men to the ranks of the british army by providing them with officers who could command them in their own tongue: \"and whereas such foreigners cannot be so well disciplined, without the assistance of some officers who are acquainted with their manners and language.\""},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"22","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116618/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is an 18th-century British parliamentary act, identified as \"ANNO TRICESIMO NONO GEORGII III. REGIS. CAP. CIV.\" Dated 12th July 1799, it is an amendment to an earlier act from the twenty-ninth year of King George the Second's reign, concerning foreign Protestants serving as officers or engineers in America. The document is printed on paper, primarily in English, and features the royal coat of arms above the title. This legal document reflects British military and colonial policy towards foreign nationals in America at the end of the 18th century.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.316Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116618,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116619/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(anglo-judaica). joshua van oven. a manual of judaism, detailed in a conversation between a rabbi and his pupil. \n \n \n \n first edition. uncut copy. \n pp. (xiv), (2), 154. lightly foxed. contemporary boards. 12mo. \n london: john wertheimer 1835 \n english hebraic scholar and medical doctor joshua van oven (1766-1838) was deeply involved in community affairs. he established the jews\u2019 hospital in london\u2019s mile end, and was the founding president of the jews\u2019 free school. the present work, which provides a preface to parents, is presented as a dialogue between rabbi and scholar and discusses fundamentals of the jewish religion. included in this text are: explanations of the ten commandments, maimonides\u2019 thirteen articles of faith, and the jewish calendar. it also includes a comprehensive index of the 613 precepts - citing the biblical source of each one, and organized in categories such as: matrimony, food, property and temple service. each is identified as either laws enjoining action or those enacting prohibitions. \n english hebraic scholar and medical doctor joshua van oven (1766-1838) was deeply involved in community affairs. he established the jews\u2019 hospital in london\u2019s mile end, and was the founding president of the jews\u2019 free school. the present work, which provides a preface to parents, is presented as a dialogue between rabbi and scholar and discusses fundamentals of the jewish religion. included in this text are: explanations of the ten commandments, maimonides\u2019 thirteen articles of faith, and the jewish calendar. it also includes a comprehensive index of the 613 precepts - citing the biblical source of each one, and organized in categories such as: matrimony, food, property and temple service. each is identified as either laws enjoining action or those enacting prohibitions."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"23","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116619/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":120,"aiDescription":"This is a religious educational book titled \"A MANUAL OF JUDAISM,\" detailed as a conversation between a rabbi and his pupil. It serves as an introduction to the principles of the Jewish faith for juvenile members, authored by Joshua Van Oven, Esq. The book is printed in English on paper and bears the publication date A.M. 5595 \u2013 1835. It was printed in London by J. Wertheimer, indicating a significant work for Jewish religious instruction in 19th-century Britain.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.323Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116619,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116620/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(anglo-judaica). together, three individual works. \n \n \n \n * d.w. marks. discourse delivered at the consecration of the west london synagogue of british jews. 1842. * and: an address to the congregation of the western synagogue by a member of the committee. 1842. * and: the appeal of the congregation of the west london synagogue of british jews to their brother-israelites throughout the united kingdom. 1846. \n some stains. variously bound. v.s. \n london: v.d \n the west london synagogue was england's first reform congregation, formed in 1841 by a break away group that stemmed from the spanish & portuguese synagogue, bevis marks. \n the west london synagogue was england's first reform congregation, formed in 1841 by a break away group that stemmed from the spanish & portuguese synagogue, bevis marks."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"24","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116620/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a historical religious publication titled \"THE APPEAL OF THE CONGREGATION OF THE WEST LONDON SYNAGOGUE OF BRITISH JEWS.\" It is addressed to \"BROTHER-ISRAELITES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM,\" indicating a document related to the Jewish community in Britain. Printed in London by J. Wertheimer and Co. in 1846, the book is written in English on paper. This document likely concerns a religious or communal appeal from a significant synagogue in 19th-century London.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.330Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116620,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116621/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116621/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(anglo-judaica). seder todah vekol zimrah - prayer and thanksgiving for the coronation of her majesty, queen elizabeth. \n \n \n \n text in hebrew and english. \n pp. 12. printed wrappers. 8vo. \n london: 1953 \n issued by the office of the chief rabbi, london: \u201cto be recited in all synagogues on sabbath, 30th may 1953, or on the day of the coronation, tuesday, 2nd june, 1953 / 5713.\u201d \n issued by the office of the chief rabbi, london: \u201cto be recited in all synagogues on sabbath, 30th may 1953, or on the day of the coronation, tuesday, 2nd june, 1953 / 5713.\u201d"},"estimateMax":90,"lotNumber":"25","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116621/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"No description can be generated for this item as the image is unavailable and no catalog text was provided beyond an indication of image unavailability. Therefore, no factual details about its type, subject, period, materials, or features are known.","soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.337Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$70 - $90","currency":"USD","id":116621,"estimateMin":70},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116622/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(anglo-judaica). a memorial service for the right hon. sir winston churchill, k.g. sunday, 31st january, 1965 - 5725. \n \n \n \n text in hebrew and english. \n pp. 10. printed wrappers. 8vo. \n london: 1965 \n issued by the spanish and portuguese synagogue, located in bevis marks, london. \n issued by the spanish and portuguese synagogue, located in bevis marks, london."},"estimateMax":70,"lotNumber":"26","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116622/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"aiDescription":"This is a memorial service program for \"The Right Hon. SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL K.G.\" The service was held on Sunday, 31st January 1965 \u2013 5725, at the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, Bevis Marks, London, E.C.3. The document is a printed paper program, likely in English, commemorating the former British Prime Minister. It represents a significant historical and religious artifact, showing a Jewish community's tribute to a major 20th-century political figure.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.344Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $70","currency":"USD","id":116622,"estimateMin":50},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116623/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(anglo-judaica). order of service at the installation of dr. immanuel jakobovits as chief rabbi of the united hebrew congregations of the british commonwealth of nations and induction into office by the former chief rabbi, dr. israel brodie. \n \n \n \n text in hebrew and english. \n pp. 33. original printed wrappers. 8vo. \n london: 1967"},"estimateMax":70,"lotNumber":"27","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116623/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"aiDescription":"This is an Order of Service for the installation of Dr. Immanuel Jakobovits as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the British Commonwealth of Nations. The induction into office by the Very Rev. Dr. Israel Brodie took place at St. John's Wood Synagogue on Tuesday, 11th April, 1967. The document is a printed paper program, featuring text in both Hebrew and English. It is an important historical record of a significant event within the British Jewish community in the mid-20th century.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.346Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $70","currency":"USD","id":116623,"estimateMin":50},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116624/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"abrabanel, don isaac. ma\u2019ayenei hayeshuah [\u201csprings of salvation\u201d: commentary to the book of daniel]. \n \n \n \n second edition. \n ff. (1), 3-92, (2), lacking additional latin title, lightly stained. later roan-backed marbled boards, rubbed. sm. 4to. housed in folding box. vinograd, amsterdam 136; fuks, amsterdam 185. \n (amsterdam: menaseh ben israel) 1647 \n with the expulsion from spain in 1492, jews were given to much eschatological speculation. in ma\u2019ayenei hayeshuah, don isaac abrabanel - who had served as chief financial counselor to the king of portugal and later to king ferdinand and queen isabella of spain - set out to explore the jewish conception of the future redemption. the book, the first part of a messianic trilogy, was completed in italy in 1497. see b. netanyahu, don isaac abravanel: statesman and philosopher (1968), pp. 77-78. \u201cthough neither place of issue nor printer are indicated on the title, the book can be ascribed without any doubt to the officina ben israel.\u201d fuks, hebrew typography in the northern netherlands, vol. i (1984), p.131. \n with the expulsion from spain in 1492, jews were given to much eschatological speculation. in ma\u2019ayenei hayeshuah, don isaac abrabanel - who had served as chief financial counselor to the king of portugal and later to king ferdinand and queen isabella of spain - set out to explore the jewish conception of the future redemption. the book, the first part of a messianic trilogy, was completed in italy in 1497. see b. netanyahu, don isaac abravanel: statesman and philosopher (1968), pp. 77-78. \u201cthough neither place of issue nor printer are indicated on the title, the book can be ascribed without any doubt to the officina ben israel.\u201d fuks, hebrew typography in the northern netherlands, vol. i (1984), p.131."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"28","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116624/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed book, likely a religious text, titled in Hebrew script, and published in 1652 as indicated by a handwritten note on the page. The title page is elaborately decorated with an architectural woodcut or engraving featuring classical columns, foliage, and a cherubic figure at the bottom. The text is primarily in Hebrew, presented within a framed border. This antique book, printed on paper, exemplifies 17th-century European Jewish printing and decorative book art.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.347Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116624,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116625/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"achad ha\u2019am (pseud. of asher ginsberg. leader of chibath zion, hebrew writer and thinker, 1856-1927). \n \n \n \n autograph manuscript signed. long, 4-page poem written in honor of tzvi hirsch masliansky in tribute to his imposing presence presence and great powers of persuasion. short poem of two quatrains on last page by joshua tulsky, \u201cben zion.\u201d \n four pages. edges frayed, margins taped, torn at folds. 4to. \n (odessa?): 15th av 1892 \n achad ha\u2019am (1856-1927) was the \u201cfather of cultured, spiritual zionism.\u201d titled \u201cmasliansky,\u201d this long poem of 16 quatrains includes lines in praise of masliansky\u2019s abilities as a maggid of zionism in america, including (freely translated to preserve the metre): \u201cbehold! to the podium the preacher arises/ two thunderous eyes can [verbally] brutalize/ he spreads his hands like a musician/ his words, like rain, work like a magician\u2026\u201d russian born tzvi hirsch masliansky (1856\u20131943) was the most eloquent and influential maggid on the american scene. part of the teaching staff of the yeshiva in pinsk, he became a proponent of the idea of a return to zion. he emigrated to new york where he helped popularize zionism, wielding much influence upon yiddish-speaking immigrants. achad ha\u2019am here heralds masliansky as \u201cthe national orator.\u201d \n achad ha\u2019am (1856-1927) was the \u201cfather of cultured, spiritual zionism.\u201d titled \u201cmasliansky,\u201d this long poem of 16 quatrains includes lines in praise of masliansky\u2019s abilities as a maggid of zionism in america, including (freely translated to preserve the metre): \u201cbehold! to the podium the preacher arises/ two thunderous eyes can [verbally] brutalize/ he spreads his hands like a musician/ his words, like rain, work like a magician\u2026\u201d russian born tzvi hirsch masliansky (1856\u20131943) was the most eloquent and influential maggid on the american scene. part of the teaching staff of the yeshiva in pinsk, he became a proponent of the idea of a return to zion. he emigrated to new york where he helped popularize zionism, wielding much influence upon yiddish-speaking immigrants. achad ha\u2019am here heralds masliansky as \u201cthe national orator.\u201d"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"29","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116625/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":180,"aiDescription":"This is a manuscript document, likely a letter or legal text, written in Hebrew script on aged paper. The paper exhibits a decorative green border with a repeating floral pattern and vine motifs around the edges, suggesting it may have been a pre-printed stationery. The text is handwritten in black ink, with some fading and staining visible, and a strip of tape is present, indicating repair. This artifact provides insight into Hebrew calligraphy and personal or official communications from an unspecified period.","soldPrice":180,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.348Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116625,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116626/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"algazi, yom tov kedushath yom tov [commentary to maimonides' mishneh torah, with sermons: yom tov derabanan]. \n \n \n \n first edition. \n ff. (2), 92 [i.e. 90]. previous owner's signature on f. 2. stained in places, title remargined. modern calf. folio. halevy 14 \n jerusalem: i. bak 1843 \n the author, known as the mahrit algazi, was a close colleague of the chid\u201da. they both studied kabbalah under the wing of r. shalom sharabi. following the later\u2019s death, mahrit algazi was appointed chief rabbi (rishon letzion). his important work on hilchoth bechoroth appears in all standard vilna editions of the talmud. \n the author, known as the mahrit algazi, was a close colleague of the chid\u201da. they both studied kabbalah under the wing of r. shalom sharabi. following the later\u2019s death, mahrit algazi was appointed chief rabbi (rishon letzion). his important work on hilchoth bechoroth appears in all standard vilna editions of the talmud."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"30","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116626/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed Hebrew book, likely a prayer book or religious text, featuring an ornate title page. The title text is in prominent Hebrew script, with additional details below. The central visual element is an elaborate, framed architectural design, possibly representing a shrine or holy ark, surrounded by intricate scrollwork. The text is printed on aged paper, and the bottom section of the page, also in Hebrew, mentions \"Jerusalem.\" This artifact showcases 19th-century Hebrew printing with decorative typography and illustration.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.349Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116626,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116627/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(amsterdam). zeh seder hayom [prayers for special day of supplication against disease]. \n \n \n \n  \n ff. 2. browned, neatly repaired along folds. unbound. 4to. vinograd, amsterdam 1737 (not in jnul). \n amsterdam : sons of solomon proops 1757 \n under the auspices of chief rabbi saul of amsterdam, the 17th of adar, 1757, was proclaimed to be a day of prayer to seek divine deliverance from famine and bovine disease. \n under the auspices of chief rabbi saul of amsterdam, the 17th of adar, 1757, was proclaimed to be a day of prayer to seek divine deliverance from famine and bovine disease."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"31","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116627/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is an early 20th-century Hebrew broadside, likely a prayer or liturgical text, from Amsterdam. The item is printed on paper and shows significant signs of age with foxing and discoloration. The text is entirely in Hebrew, featuring a large title at the top right followed by columns of smaller script. The overall appearance suggests a religious or ceremonial context, possibly for a specific Jewish holiday or event, indicated by the 'Seder HaYom' (Order of the Day) title.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.239Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116627,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116628/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(antisemitica) johann andrea eisenmenger. entdecktes judenthum, oder gruendlicher und wahrhaffter bericht, welchergestalt die verstockte juden [\u201cjudaism unmasked.] \n \n \n \n second edition. two volumes. marginal notes in english and hebrew, plus notes and indices in english on blanks. \n vol. i: ff. (10), pp. 1016, (1). * vol. ii: pp. 1108. ex-library, foxed. contemporary vellum and boards, worn. lg. 4to. \n koenigsberg: 1711 \n a notorious anti-semitic compendium in german with many hebrew quotes from a prodigious number of sources, ranging from the talmud through the works of the mahara\u201dl of prague. at the onset of volume i is an impressive register of the works consulted, replete with bibliographic details. though the texts are quoted accurately and translated literally, \u201ceisenmenger read the sources through the prism of assumptions which formed the bedrock of medieval christian anti-judaism\u201d see e. carlebach, divided souls (2002) pp. 212-13. the jewish community of frankfurt succeeded in having the 1700 first edition of the entdecktes judenthum suppressed, only to see it reissued in 1711. \n a notorious anti-semitic compendium in german with many hebrew quotes from a prodigious number of sources, ranging from the talmud through the works of the mahara\u201dl of prague. at the onset of volume i is an impressive register of the works consulted, replete with bibliographic details. though the texts are quoted accurately and translated literally, \u201ceisenmenger read the sources through the prism of assumptions which formed the bedrock of medieval christian anti-judaism\u201d see e. carlebach, divided souls (2002) pp. 212-13. the jewish community of frankfurt succeeded in having the 1700 first edition of the entdecktes judenthum suppressed, only to see it reissued in 1711."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"32","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116628/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is a 1711 German book titled 'Entdecktes Judenthum' by Johann Andrea Eisenmenger, an academic work concerning Judaism. The title page, printed in Königsberg, Prussia, features decorative blackletter typography and details the book's content as a 'Gründlicher und Wahrhaffter Bericht' (Thorough and True Report) on Jewish beliefs and practices, particularly concerning their views on Christianity. The text is in German and printed on aged, discolored paper. A faint circular stamp is visible on the right side of the page.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.240Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116628,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116629/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(antisemitica). goodwin, thomas. \n \n \n \n moses & aaron, seu civiles & ecclesiastici ritus antiquorum hebraeorum [moses and aaron, or the civil and ecclesiastic rite of the ancient hebrews]. engraved frontispiece of moses and aaron. title in red and black. latin interspersed with hebrew. floriated initials, tailpiece. pp.(4), 72, (4), 616, 48. frontispiece loose. bremen: phil. godofred saurmann, 1710. * bound with: christiani, friedrich albrecht. der j&uuml;den glaube und aberglaube [jewish belief and superstition]. first edition. engraved allegorical frontispiece and 8 engravings depicting jewish dress and ceremonies (see rubens nos. 496-504). title in red and black. german interspersed with hebrew. headpiece. initial. pp. (4), 88, 186, (10). leipzig: fried. lanckischens erben, 1705. * and: margaritha, antonio. der gantze j&uuml;dische glaube [\u201cthe complete jewish belief.\u201d] engraved frontispiece of jews in traditional dress (see rubens no. 233). title in red and black. headpieces and tailpieces, initials. german interspersed with hebrew. pp. (32), 360, (24). leipzig: friedrich lanckischens erben, 1705. three works bound in one volume. the alfred rubens copy with his bookplate. \n browned throughout. contemporary vellum. thick 8vo \n \n the alfred rubens copy of works containing fine engraved plates of german jewry. prof. elisheva carlebach considered friedrich albrecht christiani's autobiographical account of his conversion from judaism to christianity of such significance, she included the entire german text verbatim (pp. 65-80) as the appendix to her work, divided souls: converts from judaism to christianity, 1500-1750 (2001), pp. 235-241. christiani credits the debacle of pseudo-messiah shabbetai tzevi in 1666 as being instrumental in his conversion process. see carlebach, p. 82. \n the alfred rubens copy of works containing fine engraved plates of german jewry. prof. elisheva carlebach considered friedrich albrecht christiani's autobiographical account of his conversion from judaism to christianity of such significance, she included the entire german text verbatim (pp. 65-80) as the appendix to her work, divided souls: converts from judaism to christianity, 1500-1750 (2001), pp. 235-241. christiani credits the debacle of pseudo-messiah shabbetai tzevi in 1666 as being instrumental in his conversion process. see carlebach, p. 82."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"33","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116629/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":500,"aiDescription":"This 18th-century German book is titled 'Fricd. Abr. Christiani Judaei Converti Glaube und Aberglaube,' likely discussing the faith and superstitions of Jewish converts to Christianity. The detailed title page features an elaborate engraved illustration framed by decorative borders, depicting various scenes. These include figures in traditional attire, a dog licking vomit (referencing 2 Peter 2:22), and a pig wallowing in mud, along with biblical verses. The book has a visible reddish-brown spine, indicating a bound volume, and the paper shows signs of aging.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.242Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $900","currency":"USD","id":116629,"estimateMin":600},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116630/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(antisemitica). an apology from a christian to a jew. \n \n \n \n autograph letter signed, written in english, to mr cahine, by (indecipherable). \n one page, integral blank, remnants of wax seal. 4to. \n n.p: july 10 1824 \n the writer states that he did not conceive \u201cthat my brethren of the jewish church would take offense\u201d at some unspecified statement. he hopes that his \u201cname is not to be enumerated amongst those\u201d who are enemies of the jews. the writer claims that \u201cthe evidence of his life\u201d contradicts that. \n the writer states that he did not conceive \u201cthat my brethren of the jewish church would take offense\u201d at some unspecified statement. he hopes that his \u201cname is not to be enumerated amongst those\u201d who are enemies of the jews. the writer claims that \u201cthe evidence of his life\u201d contradicts that."},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"34","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116630/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is a handwritten letter in English from July 10, 1824, addressed to 'Mr. Baker'. The letter, written on aged and torn paper, discusses a personal request for assistance and mentions 'my brethren of the Jewish Church'. The script is a flowing cursive hand, typical of the early 19th century. A red wax seal remnant is visible in the top right corner, and there are some tears and a water stain on the page, suggesting its age and handling.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.243Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":116630,"estimateMin":120},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116631/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(antisemitica). itzig feitel stern [pseudonym of johann heinrich holzschuher]. gedichten, parabelen en sjnoekes, of po&euml;tische paarlensnoer voor de kalle. \n \n \n \n first dutch edition. composed in \u201cbad\u201d dutch in imitation of the ostjuden recently arrived in the netherlands. eight satirical scenes set on four engraved plates. uncut copy. \n pp. viii, 153. signature erased from title. modern boards. 8vo. \n amsterdam: h. moolenijzer 1834 \n a series of illustrated satirical stories, with much use of pidgin-yiddish, concerning the exploits of various stereotypical jewish protagonists. \n a series of illustrated satirical stories, with much use of pidgin-yiddish, concerning the exploits of various stereotypical jewish protagonists."},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"35","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116631/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":80,"aiDescription":"This item features two late 18th or early 19th-century engraved illustrations from a book, depicting military scenes. Each engraving shows soldiers in period uniforms, marching and interacting in a town setting, with buildings in the background. The captions below the images are in German, reading 'Es aufzcgen das ganze Regiment' (The whole regiment is on the move) and 'Verm Banem rah sall mer das gewehr hieben'. The engravings are on aged paper, bound on the left side, and likely from a publication depicting military life or events of the era.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.245Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":116631,"estimateMin":120},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116632/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(antisemitica). russian broadside: \n \n \n \n \u201cinvitation to encourage an attack against the jews: wake up christians, stop the jews from sucking our blood. october 21st at 3am, attack and destroy all jewish (\u201cbeilis\u201d) properties and persons. the government is killing russia by trusting the jews. support our russia\u2026 the signal for the pogrom will be a torch of fire in all corners of the city - be ready.\u201dmimeographed. signed by \u201ckamora - the people who seek to commit a massacre.\u201d \n short tears at folds. 7 x 9 inches. \n ekaterinoslav (i.e. dnepropetrovsk, ukraine): 1913 \n a frightening example of organized terror, indicating that \u201csporadic\u201d outbreaks of violence against the jews in russia - was anything but. \n a frightening example of organized terror, indicating that \u201csporadic\u201d outbreaks of violence against the jews in russia - was anything but."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"36","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116632/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a single-page document from 1919, likely a propaganda leaflet or official communication from Yekaterinoslav (now Dnipro, Ukraine). The text is entirely in Russian, typewritten, and describes a call to action against 'zhidov' (a derogatory term for Jews). The content suggests an anti-Semitic sentiment, referring to 'Russian blood' and urging resistance against 'jewish commissars'. The paper is aged and somewhat translucent, showing visible creases from folding, indicative of its historical context during the Russian Civil War era.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.246Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116632,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116633/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(antisemitica). hans diebow (ed.) der ewige jude [\u201cthe eternal jew.\u201d] \n \n \n \n extensive photographic illustrations. \n pp. 128. brittle. original color pictorial wrappers, loose. 4to. \n munich-berlin: zentralverlag der nsdap 1937 \n official catalogue of the nazis\u2019 infamous ant-semitic exhibition. \n official catalogue of the nazis\u2019 infamous ant-semitic exhibition."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"37","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116633/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a yellow-covered book or pamphlet from the early 20th century, titled 'Der Ewige Jude' (The Eternal Jew) in German and Yiddish/Hebrew script. The cover features a stark, caricatured illustration of an elderly, bearded Jewish man in dark clothing, holding a map of Russia marked with a hammer and sickle, and offering coins with his other hand. This highly stylized and provocative imagery is characteristic of anti-Semitic propaganda materials, likely from Germany during the Nazi era. The colors are vibrant, and the typography is bold, designed to be impactful.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.248Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $250","currency":"USD","id":116633,"estimateMin":150},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116634/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"archivolti, samuel d\u2019 arugath habosem [grammar, with section on hebrew cryptography] \n \n \n \n second edition. \n ff. (1), 108. ex-library, stained. contemporary vellum-backed marbled boards, worn. 8vo. vinograd, amsterdam 1373. \n amsterdam: solomon proops 1730"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"38","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116634/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew book, likely from the late 18th or early 19th century, titled 'Aragat HaBesem' by Rabbi Shmuel Arkavolti, printed in Amsterdam. The title page is framed by a distinctive decorative border composed of repeated illustrations of a top hat. The text is in Hebrew, printed in traditional fonts, and includes details about the author and publication. The paper shows significant aging, discoloration, and some visible foxing. A library stamp, 'MICHAEL JOSEPHS LIBRARY', is faintly visible at the top.","soldPrice":175,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.249Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116634,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116635/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"aschkenazi, eliezer ben elijah harof&egrave; yoseph lekach [commentary to the book of esther, with text]. \n \n \n \n first edition. title within historiated woodcut architecural arch. \n ff. 83. ex-library, stained, few tears, ff.2-4 misbound. recent boards, rubbed. sm. 4to. vinograd, cremona 47. \n cremona: christoforo draconi 1576 \n eliezer aschkenazi held influential positions in widely scattered jewish communites from egypt, cyprus and italy to the major 16th-century centers in poland, where he died. his biblical exegesis is permeated with the contemporary rationalistic spirit of rabbinical scholarship. \n eliezer aschkenazi held influential positions in widely scattered jewish communites from egypt, cyprus and italy to the major 16th-century centers in poland, where he died. his biblical exegesis is permeated with the contemporary rationalistic spirit of rabbinical scholarship."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"39","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116635/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is an antique Hebrew book, 'Peirush Megillat Esther' (Commentary on the Scroll of Esther) by Yosef Lekh, printed in Cremona in the 16th century. The title page is elaborately framed by an architectural design featuring classical columns, cornices, and decorative elements like putti figures holding garlands, characteristic of Renaissance-era printing. The text is in Hebrew, printed on aged paper with visible foxing and discoloration. This rare volume would be of interest to collectors of early Hebrew printed books and biblical commentaries.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.250Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116635,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116636/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(austro-hungarian empire). jonathan horovicz. der erste allgemeine rabbiner-kongress zu krakau. \n \n \n \n first edition. german with smattering of hebrew. \n pp. 47, (1). brittle. original printed wrappers, detached. 4to. \n also-kubin (hungary): (1903) \n an account of the first world-wide conference of orthodox rabbis. it was organized a full nine years before the agudath yisroel came into being in katowitz. concerning this convocation and its relative strengths and weaknesses, see gershon bacon, \"the rabbinical conference in krakow (1903) and the beginnings of organized orthodox jewry\" in: studies in the social and cultural history of eastern european jewry, presented to immanuel etkes (2009) pp. 199-225. \n an account of the first world-wide conference of orthodox rabbis. it was organized a full nine years before the agudath yisroel came into being in katowitz. concerning this convocation and its relative strengths and weaknesses, see gershon bacon, \"the rabbinical conference in krakow (1903) and the beginnings of organized orthodox jewry\" in: studies in the social and cultural history of eastern european jewry, presented to immanuel etkes (2009) pp. 199-225."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"40","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116636/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is the title page of 'Der Erste Allgemeine Rabbiner-Kongress zu Krakau' (The First General Rabbinical Congress in Krakow), a German-language publication from 1863 (5663 in the Hebrew calendar). The text is centrally aligned and printed in a clear, standard serif font on aged, light brown paper. The page includes details of the congress dates (August 9-13) and credits J. Horovicz, Oberrabbiner, from Alsó-Kubin, as the author. The publisher is David Fried, also from Alsó-Kubin, Hungary. The minimalist design with a small decorative line emphasizes the formal and informational nature of the document.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:03.251Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116636,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116637/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"avenarius, johannes sefer hashorashim - liber radicum seu, lexicon hebraicum, in quo omnium vocabulorum biblicorum. \n \n \n \n on title, psalm 25:21 in hebrew and vignette of anointment of david by samuel. similar scene occupies full length of final page. opposite p.1 lengthy scholarly note in english. \n ff. (16), 860, (1). ex-library, minor repairs and staining. modern boards. thick folio. adams, a-2306. \n wittemberg: johann craton 1589 \n \u201cbook of roots,\u201d a hebrew-latin dictionary and concordance of the bible. the author, lutheran hebraist johann habermann (latin, avenarius) (1516-90), was professor of theology in wittemberg. \n \u201cbook of roots,\u201d a hebrew-latin dictionary and concordance of the bible. the author, lutheran hebraist johann habermann (latin, avenarius) (1516-90), was professor of theology in wittemberg."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"41","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116637/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a 16th-century printed book, specifically a Hebrew lexicon titled \"Liber Radicum\" or \"Sepher Shorashim.\" Written by D. Johanne Avenario Egrano, it is a dictionary of Hebrew roots, intended to aid in understanding the biblical text. The book was published in Wittenberg in 1589, as indicated by \"ANNO M. D. LXXXIX\" on the title page. The main languages are Latin and Hebrew, with the title page featuring a prominent woodcut illustration depicting a scene with figures and a landscape. The overall condition shows signs of age, including some staining and a handwritten note at the bottom.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.076Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116637,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116638/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"azulai, chaim joseph david. (chid\u2019a). avodath hakodesh. \n \n \n \n second edition. \n ff. (2), 100. wormed and stained in places, final leaf torn with loss, corners of opening few leaves ragged. modern boards. 12mo. vinograd, jerusalem 36; halevy 24. \n jerusalem: israel bak 1844 \n compendium of seven works by the author pertaining to halachah, minhag and rite of prayer, including: moreh be\u2019etzba, tziporen shamir, kesher gudal, kaf achath, yoseph beseder, sansan leya'ir, shomer yisrael. \n compendium of seven works by the author pertaining to halachah, minhag and rite of prayer, including: moreh be\u2019etzba, tziporen shamir, kesher gudal, kaf achath, yoseph beseder, sansan leya'ir, shomer yisrael."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"42","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116638/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is an antique Hebrew printed book, likely a religious or liturgical text, given the Hebrew title appearing to be \"Avodat Hakodesh\" (Sacred Service). The book shows significant signs of age and wear, with stained and darkened pages, particularly at the edges, and a somewhat brittle appearance. The text is entirely in Hebrew, printed with traditional Hebrew script. The image displays a page with dense Hebrew text and what appears to be a decorative border at the top. The publication details, if any, are obscured by the condition of the page and script.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.078Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116638,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116639/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"bang, thomas. et hakerem caelum orientis et prisci mundi triade. \n \n \n \n first edition. additional engraved title by h.a. greys featuring mystical iconographic motifs flanked by biblical figures. letterpress title in red and black, and on verso, two mystical roundels: a tetragrammaton wordsquare and pentagram. extensive use of hebrew and \u201cangelic\u201d script. with previous owner\u2019s signature and notes on verso of title. \n pp. (12), 224. browned. 18th-century half-vellum marbled boards. 4to. \n hanau: p. morsing 1657 \n orientalist thomas bang (1600-61) was a professor of hebrew at the university of copenhagen. this work is a study of languages and their origins - complying with the general belief of that time that their source was hebrew. additionally, there is a long section (pp. 16-96) devoted to the apocryphal book of enoch and its theories on superstition and demonology. \n orientalist thomas bang (1600-61) was a professor of hebrew at the university of copenhagen. this work is a study of languages and their origins - complying with the general belief of that time that their source was hebrew. additionally, there is a long section (pp. 16-96) devoted to the apocryphal book of enoch and its theories on superstition and demonology."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"43","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116639/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is a 17th-century engraved frontispiece or title page for a book, dated 1657. The artwork features a complex iconographic program with both Hebrew and Latin inscriptions, including \"Caelum Orientis\" and a circular motif with \"NON EXPRIMOR.\" Six robed male figures, possibly biblical or scholarly, are depicted around a central circular emblem containing an eye within a stylized flower. The engraving is highly detailed, showcasing architectural elements, celestial motifs, and various symbols, suggesting a theological, cabalistic, or philosophical subject matter. The names \"TH. BANGI\" and \"H. Greys, Sculp\" are visible, indicating authorship and the engraver.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.079Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116639,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116640/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"bass, shabbathai siphthei chachamim [super-commentary to rashi on the pentateuch]. with glosses by moses abraham treves. \n \n \n \n first edition. \n ff. (1), 133 (i.e. 143). ex-library, closely shaved with loss, stained and wormed. needs rebinding. 4to. vinograd, frankfurt a/main 295. \n frankfurt a/main: johannes koellner 1712"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"44","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116640/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is an antique Hebrew printed book, possibly a religious or scholarly text, with a richly decorated title page. The title appears to be \"Sifte Chachamim\" (Lips of the Wise). The design features an elaborate architectural border with classical columns adorned with foliate motifs and grotesque figures. The primary text is in Hebrew, printed in a dense block within the decorative framework. The book was printed in Frankfurt am Main, as indicated by \"פרנקפורט דמיין\". The image displays visible signs of aging, including discoloration and some staining, adding to its historical character.","soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.081Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116640,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116641/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"berlin, tzvi hirsch. nusach hakesav. \n \n \n \n scribal copy of berlin's lengthy resignation letter addressed to the communal leaders of berlin. states his disappointment with his community, where no-one heeds to his authority.\"i had hoped to plant (fine) grapes, but instead harvested unripe (sour) grapes\u2026what do i gain by staying here if i cannot open my mouth? \" the rabbi writes he will not express in detail the reasons for his departure, although certain communal leaders are well aware. hebrew manuscript written on paper written in a fine ashkenazic script. formerly in the layzer ran collection. \n one leaf. previous owner\u2019s stamp, few stains and tears. \n (berlin: 1782) \n r. tzvi hirsch berlin (1721-1800), former chief rabbi of london, halberstadt and mannheim had been appointed to the position of chief rabbi of berlin and provinces (\u201coberlandisrabbiner\u201d) in 1773. the text of his resignation letter is intentionally vague, stating generalities concerning the attitude of the communal leaders of berlin, without specifically detailing the reasons for his resignation. what did in fact lead to his actions was as follows: in 1782, r. tzvi hirsch berlin was persuaded by the rabbis of glogau and lissa to prevent n.h. wessely from publishing his controversial divrei shalom ve'emeth. despite r. tzvi hirsch's customary tolerance, he vehemently insisted upon wessely's expulsion from berlin. when moses mendelssohn defended wessely, r. tzvi hirsch abruptly gave his resignation. (later however, he returned to his rabbinic post in berlin where he remained until his death). see e. landshut, toledoth anshei hashem (1884) p. 85; a. altmann, moses mendelssohn (1973) pp. 482-86. \n r. tzvi hirsch berlin (1721-1800), former chief rabbi of london, halberstadt and mannheim had been appointed to the position of chief rabbi of berlin and provinces (\u201coberlandisrabbiner\u201d) in 1773. the text of his resignation letter is intentionally vague, stating generalities concerning the attitude of the communal leaders of berlin, without specifically detailing the reasons for his resignation. what did in fact lead to his actions was as follows: in 1782, r. tzvi hirsch berlin was persuaded by the rabbis of glogau and lissa to prevent n.h. wessely from publishing his controversial divrei shalom ve'emeth. despite r. tzvi hirsch's customary tolerance, he vehemently insisted upon wessely's expulsion from berlin. when moses mendelssohn defended wessely, r. tzvi hirsch abruptly gave his resignation. (later however, he returned to his rabbinic post in berlin where he remained until his death). see e. landshut, toledoth anshei hashem (1884) p. 85; a. altmann, moses mendelssohn (1973) pp. 482-86."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"45","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116641/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is a historical manuscript written in Hebrew on a single long sheet of aged paper. The text is handwritten in a cursive Hebrew script, with some words and sections appearing in red ink, possibly for emphasis or as annotations. The manuscript exhibits significant signs of age, including rough, irregular edges, tears, and discoloration from time. A small section at the bottom contains what appears to be musical notation, suggesting the content might relate to liturgy, poetry, or a text intended for chanting. The subject matter is likely religious or scholarly, given the language and script.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.083Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116641,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116642/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(bible. hebrew). kethuvim [writings]. arba\u2019ah ve\u2019esrim. edited by felix pratensis, with extensive commentaries. \n \n \n \n divisional title. large woodcut head-pieces, initial letters of each book within ornamental headings. \n made-up copy. ff. 164 of (236), lacking first leaf of tehillim, parts of mishlei and job, indices and supplements. variously repaired. later half-morocco. folio. vinograd, venice 6; mehlman 25; darlow & moule 5083. \n venice: daniel bomberg 1517 \n first edition of the first biblia rabbinica (mikra\u2019os gedolos). \n first edition of the first biblia rabbinica (mikra\u2019os gedolos)."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"46","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116642/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":600,"aiDescription":"This is an antique printed book, likely a religious text in Hebrew, with a relatively simple title page. The title \"Sefer Ketuvim im Targum\" (Book of Writings with Targum) is printed prominently in Hebrew script at the center of the page. The page itself is largely blank, exhibiting an off-white, aged appearance with some subtle staining and discoloration. The book's binding edge is visible, showing tightly bound pages characteristic of historical printing. The minimalist design of the title page suggests a focus on the textual content rather than elaborate ornamentation.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.084Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":116642,"estimateMin":800},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116643/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(bible, polyglot. psalms). psalterium in quatvor linguis hebraea graeca chaldaea latina. text printed in four columns across double-page. hebrew, greek, amharic (ethiopian)- not chaldee, and latin. edited by johann potken, with the assistance of johann soter. \n \n \n \n title within elaborate woodcut arabesque and floral border. \n ff. 114 (of 144). ex-library, title and few other leaves crudely repairs, discolored. later boards, worn. 4to. vinograd, cologne 1; darlow & moule 1413; adams b-1371; d.s. berkowitz, in remembrance of creation (1968) no. 175. \n cologne: n.p 1518 \n the first hebrew book printed in cologne. the first biblical polyglot with an ethiopic translation. the title of this work is misleading; \u201cchaldaea\u201d not being aramaic but ethiopic. the editor, johann potken learned ethiopic from abyssinian monks in rome and edited the first ethiopic psalter printed in 1513. the present edition is the first appearance of the ethiopic version in a polyglot edition. \n the first hebrew book printed in cologne. the first biblical polyglot with an ethiopic translation. the title of this work is misleading; \u201cchaldaea\u201d not being aramaic but ethiopic. the editor, johann potken learned ethiopic from abyssinian monks in rome and edited the first ethiopic psalter printed in 1513. the present edition is the first appearance of the ethiopic version in a polyglot edition."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"47","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116643/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":450,"aiDescription":"This is a 16th-century printed book, dated 1538, identified as \"Psalterium in Quatuor Linguis\" (Psalter in Four Languages). The ornate title page features an elaborate interlaced geometric and floral border, typical of Renaissance woodcut designs. The four languages are specified as \"HEBRAEA, GRAECA, CHALDAEA, LATINA,\" indicating a polyglot edition of the Psalms. The book was printed in Cologne, as stated by \"COLONIAE.\" The page shows signs of age, including discoloration and a missing upper corner, but the detailed border remains a striking visual feature.","soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.086Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":116643,"estimateMin":500},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116644/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(bible, hebrew). chamishah chumshei torah [-end] \n \n \n \n title within architectural arch. divisional titles. wide-margined copy. \n ff. (130), (1 blank), (16), (110), (119), (1blank), (128) (collation differs slightly from vinograd). worn and discolored, margins of title trimmed and laid down, previous owner\u2019s notations in english and latin. needs rebinding. thick 4to. vinograd, wittemberg 21. \n wittemberg: zachariah (johannes) crato 1586-87 \n rare. unknown to both darlow & moule and adams. the jnul copy exists as a fragmentary copy only. \n rare. unknown to both darlow & moule and adams. the jnul copy exists as a fragmentary copy only."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"48","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116644/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":400,"aiDescription":"This is an antique printed book, likely a Hebrew religious text, featuring an ornate architectural title page. The design centers around an archway supported by decorative columns, adorned with intricate foliate motifs, urns, and mythological figures. The Hebrew text within the arch appears to include a title and publishing details, possibly indicating a date or location. The book's edges are worn and frayed, and the page is discolored, suggesting considerable age. The style of illustration is characteristic of early modern European printing, possibly dating to the 17th or 18th century.","soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.088Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":116644,"estimateMin":500},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116645/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(bible, hebrew). nevi\u2019im rishonim [early prophets]. \n \n \n \n with targum and commentaries of rashi, radak, ralbag, rabbenu yeshayah, etc. title within architectural arch. \n vol. ii only (of four volumes). ff. (1), 234-441. stained. loose in old calf, distressed. tall folio. vinograd, venice 1105; darlow & moule 5119. \n venice: bragadin 1617-19 \n the fifth biblia rabbinica. \n the fifth biblia rabbinica."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"49","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116645/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is a 17th-century printed book, dated 1707, featuring an elaborate architectural title page. The design portrays a grand, classical edifice with columns, cornices, and decorative urns, creating a monumental impression. Hebrew text is prominently displayed within an archway in the center, likely indicating the book's title and contents, while Latin text at the bottom confirms publication \"IN VENETIA\" (in Venice) and the date \"M. DCIIX\" (1707). The overall aesthetic is one of classical elegance and formality, characteristic of Baroque-era book design. The page shows some light staining and discoloration consistent with age.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.090Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116645,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116646/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(bible hebrew). chamisha chumshei torah [-end]. with rashi\u2019s commentary. prepared by david nunes torres. table of haphtarah readings on last two unnumbered leaves. with nikud and cantilation points. commentary in rashi type. \n \n \n \n four parts in two volumes. this copy with additional engraved architectural title and hebrew poem. autograph hebrew signature of david nunes torres authenticating the edition on verso of title. four divisional titles. decorative head-pieces. \n vol. i: (pentateuch and five scrolls) ff. (3),181, (1 blank); (early prophets) ff.142 (misbound but complete, ff. 80-84 between ff. 78-79). vol. ii (later prophets) ff. (1), 144-286, (1) (1 blank); (writings) ff. 152, (1). light stains. uniform contemporary blind-tooled black morocco, rubbed. 12mo fuks, amsterdam 411; darlow & moule 5140; cf. vinograd, amsterdam 795 who notes a similar edition without the commentary issued in the same year. \n amsterdam : immanuel athias 1700-05 \n at the beginning of vol. ii there is a 4-line hebrew poem signed by the publisher david nunes torres to authenticate the edition. see fuks, hebrew typography in the northern netherlands 1585-1815, vol. ii (1987) p. 328. \n at the beginning of vol. ii there is a 4-line hebrew poem signed by the publisher david nunes torres to authenticate the edition. see fuks, hebrew typography in the northern netherlands 1585-1815, vol. ii (1987) p. 328."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"50","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116646/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is an antique Hebrew printed book, likely a religious text, featuring a detailed architectural title page, possibly from the 18th century. The illustration depicts an archway supported by ornate columns, with an open book resting on a pediment above. The central text block is in Hebrew, indicating the title and possibly authorship or content. Below the arch, a decorative cartouche contains additional Hebrew text, including publishing information, with the location appearing to be Amsterdam and a date that might be \"תסא\" (1701 CE). The book shows signs of age, including discoloration and some red marks, and is bound with decorative paper on the spine and edges.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.091Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116646,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116647/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(bible, hebrew and latin). biblia hebraica. torah, nevi\u2019im u-kethuvim. with latin translation by sebastian schmidt. \n \n \n \n second edition. title with illustration of moses holding the tablets and aaron burning incense. lecture of johannes christianus clodius. divisional titles. two volumes. uncut copy with wide margins. \n vol. i: pp. (50), 666. * vol. ii: pp. 705, (55). lightly foxed. contemporary marbled boards, worn and scuffed. large 4to. darlow and moule 5148. \n leipzig: wolfgang deer 1740 \n a reprint of e. van der hooght\u2019s text with the addition of schmidt\u2019s latin translation. the final leaves contain the variant readings observed by van der hooght by comparing the bomberg, plantin, athias and other editions. \n a reprint of e. van der hooght\u2019s text with the addition of schmidt\u2019s latin translation. the final leaves contain the variant readings observed by van der hooght by comparing the bomberg, plantin, athias and other editions."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"51","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116647/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is a Biblical text titled \"BIBLIA HEBRAICA\" from the 18th century, specifically 1740. It is a dual-language edition featuring both Hebrew and Latin scripts, reflecting its subject matter as a religious text. The cover features an engraved illustration depicting two robed figures, possibly allegorical, standing on either side of an altar or monument, with one holding a staff and the other holding a branch. The title is prominently displayed in both Hebrew and Latin characters, indicating its scholarly or theological nature.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.637Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116647,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116648/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(bible). minchah chadashah nevi\u2019im rishonim. with judeo-german translation plus commentaries of rashi and ralbag. \n \n \n \n fold out prospectus in judeo-german with information for subscribers. samples of first chapter of the book of joshua on white and light green paper. * with addendum of four manuscript pages with the autograph signatures of some 35 subscribers from amsterdam. with approbations from r. yedidiah thiah weil, the rabbi of carlsruhe and r. moshe tuviah zuntheim, rabbi of hanau. \n ff. 12, pp. 4. contemporary boards, light wear. 8vo. vinograd, carlsruhe 50. \n carlsruhe (karlsruhe): seligman and joseph ettlinger 1805 \n interesting for the history of printing and distribution of books in the early 19th century. subscribers specified the type of paper they wished to order: \u201cschreib-paper\u201d or \u201cpost-paper.\u201d in addition, those ordering ten copies receive an additional copy complimentary. this prospectus is not noted by vinograd who records the published bible, yet does not list the names of the printers as noted in the prospectus. this particular prospectus is likely the publisher\u2019s personal copy is it contains a manuscript record of subscribers. \n interesting for the history of printing and distribution of books in the early 19th century. subscribers specified the type of paper they wished to order: \u201cschreib-paper\u201d or \u201cpost-paper.\u201d in addition, those ordering ten copies receive an additional copy complimentary. this prospectus is not noted by vinograd who records the published bible, yet does not list the names of the printers as noted in the prospectus. this particular prospectus is likely the publisher\u2019s personal copy is it contains a manuscript record of subscribers."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"52","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116648/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":550,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew book, likely a religious text, titled \"ספר מנחה חדשה נביאים ראשונים\" (A New Offering Book: Early Prophets). Published in Karlsruhe, Germany, in 1845, it features Hebrew script throughout, suggesting its use within a Jewish religious or scholarly context. The cover is simple with text arranged in various font sizes, indicating different sections or emphasis, enclosed within a decorative border on the lower half.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.638Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $900","currency":"USD","id":116648,"estimateMin":600},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116649/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(bible illustrations). das buch esther und das buch hiob. \n \n \n \n one of 75 numbered copies, specially bound. with eight illustrated plates by bruno goldschmidt. text in german in heavy fraktur font. \n pp. 102. previous owner\u2019s signatures. gilt-tooled calf, rubbed, extreme lower portion of spine lacking. 4to. \n munich: hans von weber verlag 1918"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"53","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116649/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is an artistic book illustration, likely from the early to mid-20th century due to its stylistic qualities. The subject matter depicts a draped, headless female figure standing prominently in a central position, with long hair cascading down her back. Surrounding her are other figures and architectural elements suggesting an urban or Middle Eastern setting with domes and minarets in the background. The black and white linocut or woodcut style, with its bold lines and strong contrasts, gives the image a dramatic and symbolic quality.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.639Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116649,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116650/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"buxtorf, johannes. synagoga judaica. \n \n \n \n third edition. latin with hebrew scattered throughout. title in red and black. lacking additional engraved title. \n pp. (34), 779, (37). previous owner\u2019s latin and hebrew notations, browned. contemporary vellum, light wear. 8vo. f&uuml;rst i, p. 138; prijs 266* \n basle: johan. jacob deckerum 1661 \n johannes buxtorf i (or the elder) (1564-1629) served as professor of hebrew at the university of basle. according to moritz kayserling, he was the \u201cprincipal founder of rabbinical study among christian scholars\u201d (je, vol. iii, p. 444). his lexicon served generations of christian scholars as a guide to their studies in talmud and rabbinics. see ej, vol. iv, col. 1543. this copy bound with: delphi phoenicizantes, sive tractatus, in quo graecos, quicquid apud delphos celebre erat\u2026e josuae historia\u2026ostenditur: appenditur diatriba de noae in italiam\u2026his accessit oratiuncula pro philosophia liberanda. frankfurt, 1669. * and: hermetis trismegisti (c. 1657). \n johannes buxtorf i (or the elder) (1564-1629) served as professor of hebrew at the university of basle. according to moritz kayserling, he was the \u201cprincipal founder of rabbinical study among christian scholars\u201d (je, vol. iii, p. 444). his lexicon served generations of christian scholars as a guide to their studies in talmud and rabbinics. see ej, vol. iv, col. 1543. this copy bound with: delphi phoenicizantes, sive tractatus, in quo graecos, quicquid apud delphos celebre erat\u2026e josuae historia\u2026ostenditur: appenditur diatriba de noae in italiam\u2026his accessit oratiuncula pro philosophia liberanda. frankfurt, 1669. * and: hermetis trismegisti (c. 1657)."},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"54","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116650/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is a historical book titled \"SYNAGOGA JUDAICA\" by Johannis Buxtorfi, an academic theological text from the 17th century, specifically 1661. Published in Basileae (Basel), it details Jewish faith, rituals, ceremonies, and domestic life, as indicated by the Latin text. The cover features a red and black printed title page with ornate borders, typical of printed works from that period, suggesting a formal scholarly publication.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.640Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":116650,"estimateMin":120},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116651/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(ceremonies). judah aryeh leon da modena. kerk-zeeden en de gewoonten, die huiden in gebruik zyn onder de joden. \n \n \n \n two parts bound in one volume. dutch text translated from the italian by simonville. four folding engraved plates of jewish ceremonies: wedding, divorce proceeding, halitza ceremony, and circumcision. additional elaborately engraved title, historiated initials. \n pp. (64), 200, (8), (blank), 203, (4). lightly foxed. contemporary vellum. 8vo. \n amsterdam: daniel van den dalen 1693 \n a dutch translation of modena\u2019s \u201chistoria de\u2019 riti hebraici\u201d (venice, 1637), a manual of jewish rituals and customs. \n a dutch translation of modena\u2019s \u201chistoria de\u2019 riti hebraici\u201d (venice, 1637), a manual of jewish rituals and customs."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"55","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116651/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is an illustrated religious book, likely from the 17th century, specifically 1693, as indicated by the imprint \"t' Amsterdam BY DANIEL VANDEN DALEN ... 1693\". The subject matter is a Christian ceremony, possibly a baptism or dedication, depicted in an engraved illustration. A robed clergyman, presumably a bishop, is holding an infant while other figures observe, all set within an architectural interior with an arched opening revealing a landscape beyond. The style is characteristic of Dutch Baroque engravings, with detailed figures and classical architectural elements.","soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.642Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116651,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116652/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"chaim ben bezalel. sepher hachaim [ethics]. \n \n \n \n with approbation by the apter rov, r. avraham yehoshua heschel. \n ff. (2), 30. stained in places. recent morocco backed marbled boards. 4to. vinograd, miedzybozh 8; cf. mehlman 1012. \n medzhibozh: judah leib ben isaac 1817 \n with approbation by r. avraham yehoshua heschel of apt who made medzhybizh his home from 1813 until his death in 1825. the apter rebbe is buried in medzhybizh, very close to the grave of the baal shem tov. \n with approbation by r. avraham yehoshua heschel of apt who made medzhybizh his home from 1813 until his death in 1825. the apter rebbe is buried in medzhybizh, very close to the grave of the baal shem tov."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"56","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116652/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":120,"aiDescription":"This is a Jewish religious text titled \"ספר החיים\" (Book of Life), published in Hebrew script. The text is densely packed on a pale, aged paper, with some handwritten annotations and purple stamps, indicating its use and importance. The border around the main text block features a decorative, geometric pattern, characteristic of some traditional Hebrew printings. The publication date or period is not explicitly stated in English on the visible page but the visual style suggests an older religious publication.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.643Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116652,"estimateMin":200},{"removedFromAuction":true,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116653/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(chabad). barry s. gourary. from lubavitch to \u201c770.\u201d \n \n \n \n \u201cunpublished work. review draft of partially completed book.\u201d photostat copy of typescript. \n ten chapters, with appendices. sm. folio. \n montclair, nj: 1986 \n barry (shalom dov-baer \u201cberke\u201d) gourary (1923-2005) was the only grandchild of the sixth lubavitcher rebbe, rabbi yosef yitzchak schneersohn. gourary\u2019s relationship with his grandfather\u2019s successor, r. menachem mendel schneerson, was a source of struggle and friction to himself, the wider gourary-schneerson family, and ultimately the chabad-lubavitch community as a whole. the present volume is gourary\u2019s version of his family\u2019s dynastic history, along with a detailed account of the civil lawsuit concerning the famed lubavitch library. the memoir was never published. \n barry (shalom dov-baer \u201cberke\u201d) gourary (1923-2005) was the only grandchild of the sixth lubavitcher rebbe, rabbi yosef yitzchak schneersohn. gourary\u2019s relationship with his grandfather\u2019s successor, r. menachem mendel schneerson, was a source of struggle and friction to himself, the wider gourary-schneerson family, and ultimately the chabad-lubavitch community as a whole. the present volume is gourary\u2019s version of his family\u2019s dynastic history, along with a detailed account of the civil lawsuit concerning the famed lubavitch library. the memoir was never published."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"57","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116653/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":90,"aiDescription":"This is a review draft of an unpublished manuscript titled \"FROM LUBAVITCH TO '770'\" by Barry S. Gourary, copyrighted in 1986. The document is a partially completed book, approximately 60,000 words, and is a typewritten work of non-fiction, likely concerning the Lubavitch Hasidic movement. It is presented in a simple, spiral-bound format on white paper, clearly marked as a confidential and unpublished work, emphasizing its draft status and protective copyright.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.645Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116653,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116654/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(chassidism). horowitz, shmuel shmelka. \n \n \n \n divrei shmuel. first edition. [vinograd, lemberg 1777]. lemberg, 1862. * bound with: levi yitzchak of berditchev. kedushath levi al pirkei avoth. first edition. lemberg, 1862. * and: moshe of dolina. divrei moshe [chassidic discourses]. zolkiew, 1865. three works bound in one volume. \n occasionally browned. modern boards. 4to."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"58","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116654/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":120,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew religious book titled \"ספר דברי שמואל\" (Book of the Words of Samuel). The title page features elaborate decorative borders with floral and scroll motifs, typical of traditional Jewish printing. The text is entirely in Hebrew script, arranged neatly within the decorative frame. The publication details are partially obscured but the overall aesthetic suggests an older religious work, possibly from the 19th or early 20th century, focused on rabbinic commentary or a specific Jewish text.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.646Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":116654,"estimateMin":150},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116655/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(chassidism) heschel, abraham joshua. oheiv yisrael [\"lover of israel\": homilies on pentateuch and festivals, and collectanea]. \n \n \n \n first edition. a wide-margined copy. \n ff. (1), 117. ex-library. some staining, previous owner\u2019s marks (nochum kahane). recent boards, rubbed. lg. 4to. vinograd, zhitomir 299. \n zhitomir: chanina lipa and joshua heschel shapiro 1863"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"59","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116655/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":700,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew book titled \"ספר אוהב ישראל\" (Book of Lover of Israel), published in 1863 in Zhitomir, as indicated by the text \"ז'יטומיר\" and \"1863\". The title page is adorned with an ornate, flowing border featuring intricate floral and foliate designs. The text is primarily in Hebrew script, with some Cyrillic script at the bottom, suggesting a publication from a region with both Jewish and Russian populations. The book appears to be a religious or theological work, given its title and traditional presentation.","soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.647Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":116655,"estimateMin":800},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116656/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(chassidism). mecha\u2019ah geluyah\u2026 bekesher im hopha\u2019ath\u2026 admor shlita [protest against a false broadside relating to the imminent arrival of the lubavitch rebbe to jerusalem]. \n \n \n \n printed broadside in hebrew. \n torn. 12 x 18 inches. \n jerusalem: zuckerman, 2nd menachem av 1929 \n \u201cthe authentic leaders of chabad chassidism in eretz israel decry false declarations. efforts have been made to discover the identity of the culprits and to bring them to a din torah. in the meantime, the public is warned not to pay credence to any unsigned announcements.\u201d one can only speculate as to the nature of the bogus announcement. within the context of the day, is not unreasonable to assume that it was issued by jerusalem anti-zionist zealots, perhaps somewhat mistrustful of rabbi schneersohn\u2019s position vis-a-vis chief rabbi kook. on the other hand, it is equally possible that certain chabad chassidim who belonged to rabbi kook\u2019s camp and were identified with the religious zionist movement, attempted in some way to co-opt rabbi schneersohn to their cause. our broadside is endorsed by the elders of the chabad community in eretz israel: rabbis shlomo yehudah leib eliezrov and menachem mendel na\u2019eh. though presently residents of jerusalem, both men had their roots in the historic chabad community of hebron, founded in 1840 by rebbetzin menucha rachel (daughter of the mitteler rebbe, dov baer) and her husband r. jacob slonim (culi). \n \u201cthe authentic leaders of chabad chassidism in eretz israel decry false declarations. efforts have been made to discover the identity of the culprits and to bring them to a din torah. in the meantime, the public is warned not to pay credence to any unsigned announcements.\u201d one can only speculate as to the nature of the bogus announcement. within the context of the day, is not unreasonable to assume that it was issued by jerusalem anti-zionist zealots, perhaps somewhat mistrustful of rabbi schneersohn\u2019s position vis-a-vis chief rabbi kook. on the other hand, it is equally possible that certain chabad chassidim who belonged to rabbi kook\u2019s camp and were identified with the religious zionist movement, attempted in some way to co-opt rabbi schneersohn to their cause. our broadside is endorsed by the elders of the chabad community in eretz israel: rabbis shlomo yehudah leib eliezrov and menachem mendel na\u2019eh. though presently residents of jerusalem, both men had their roots in the historic chabad community of hebron, founded in 1840 by rebbetzin menucha rachel (daughter of the mitteler rebbe, dov baer) and her husband r. jacob slonim (culi)."},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"60","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116656/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is a printed document in Hebrew, titled \"מחאה גלויה\" (Open Protest). The text is presented simply on aged paper, without elaborate illustrations or borders, indicating a functional rather than decorative purpose. The document details a public protest, likely related to an internal community matter concerning the Chabad movement, as suggested by mentions of \"חסידי חב\"ד\". The visible signatures at the bottom, such as \"נאם מנחם מענדל נאה\" and \"נאם ישראל אשר לינא\", point to its nature as a signed declaration or letter of dissent within a specific Jewish religious context.","soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:26:59.649Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":116656,"estimateMin":120},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116657/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(chassidism). tzwei kol korei\u2019s meha\u2019admor melubavitch shelita [\u201ctwo announcements from the rebbe of lubavitch]. \n \n \n \n text in yiddish. \n pp. 8. lightly browned, edges tattered. uncut. sm. folio. \n jerusalem: zuckerman, c. 1941 \n rare jerusalem imprint of the friediker rebbe\u2019s wartime proclamations. during world war ii, rabbi yoseph yitzchak schneersohn, who escaped from warsaw to new york, promoted a messianic campaign via the lubavitch periodical he founded \u201chakeri\u2019ah vehakedushah. the thrust of his message was that there was no logical assurance that the holocaust would not engulf america as it had europe. rather than place their trust in the western democracies, the jews of america should supplicate god with prayer and fasting. but even this would be insufficient - jews must be cognizant of the fact that the present inferno is but the footsteps of the messiah. the motto of the rebbe\u2019s campaign was \u201cle\u2019alter leteshuvah, lealter legeulah (immediate repentance, immediate redemption). \n rare jerusalem imprint of the friediker rebbe\u2019s wartime proclamations. during world war ii, rabbi yoseph yitzchak schneersohn, who escaped from warsaw to new york, promoted a messianic campaign via the lubavitch periodical he founded \u201chakeri\u2019ah vehakedushah. the thrust of his message was that there was no logical assurance that the holocaust would not engulf america as it had europe. rather than place their trust in the western democracies, the jews of america should supplicate god with prayer and fasting. but even this would be insufficient - jews must be cognizant of the fact that the present inferno is but the footsteps of the messiah. the motto of the rebbe\u2019s campaign was \u201cle\u2019alter leteshuvah, lealter legeulah (immediate repentance, immediate redemption)."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"61","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116657/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This item is an antique religious pamphlet or booklet, likely a liturgical text or discourse. The genre is Jewish religious literature. The subject matter is indicated by the Hebrew text \"קול קוראים\" (Kol Koreim, A Voice Calling) and further text referencing \"מאהדמו\"ר מליובאוויטש שליט\"א\" (from the Lubavitcher Rebbe shlit\"a), suggesting a Chabad Lubavitch connection. The language is primarily Hebrew. The item appears to be made of paper, with visible wear and tear, particularly along the edges, suggesting age and handling.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:04.641Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116657,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116658/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116658/002/002.png"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(chassidism). shneur zalman of liadi. likutei amarim tanya.  \n \n \n extended edition with supplement reproducing the title-pages of all earlier editions. \n ff. (4), 334, (3). multi-colored fore-edges. original gilt-tooled maroon boards. thick 4to. \n brooklyn, new york: kehot 1982 \n this edition was issued in celebration of the 80th birthday of r. menachem m. schneerson, grand rabbi of lubavitch. copies of this tanya were presented by the rebbe to each of the attendees at the farbrengen held on the 11th nissan, 1982. \n this edition was issued in celebration of the 80th birthday of r. menachem m. schneerson, grand rabbi of lubavitch. copies of this tanya were presented by the rebbe to each of the attendees at the farbrengen held on the 11th nissan, 1982."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"62","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116658/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":300,"aiDescription":"This is a religious book titled \"לקוטי אמרים - תניא\" (Likutei Amarim - Tanya), a fundamental text of Chabad Hasidism. The book is an example of Jewish spiritual and ethical literature. The front cover features an ornate decorative border and the Chabad emblem, indicating its institutional origin. The text is in Hebrew, with publication details in both Hebrew and English, including 'Brooklyn, N.Y.' and '770 Eastern Parkway'. The materials are paper for the text block and a red cover, visible along the spine edge. The item's clean condition suggests it is a later printing or a well-preserved copy.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:04.642Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116658,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116659/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(children\u2019s literature). chaim mandelbaum. sepher orah vesimchah lereishith hakeriah \n \n \n \n illustrated throughout by kalonymus rothschild \n pp. 46. light stains. original pictorial boards, light wear. sm. 4to \n basle: 1944 \n a religious hebrew primer with charming illustrations, produced in switzerland at the height of the second world war \n a religious hebrew primer with charming illustrations, produced in switzerland at the height of the second world war"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"63","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116659/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This item is a children's book or illustrated page, likely part of a Passover Haggadah or similar Jewish educational material. The subject matter features a stylized illustration of a child marching and holding a flag, with a cityscape and a grand building (possibly a temple or synagogue) in the background. The text in Hebrew reads \"לשנה הבאה בירושלים\" (L'Shana Haba'ah B'Yerushalayim), meaning \"Next year in Jerusalem,\" a phrase traditionally recited at the end of the Passover Seder. The materials include paper and a red binding visible on the right edge. The illustration is a simple line drawing style, suggesting a mid-20th century aesthetic.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:04.644Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$70 - $100","currency":"USD","id":116659,"estimateMin":70},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116660/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"clenardus, nicholas. luach hadikduk - tabula in grammaticen hebraeam. \n \n \n \n printer\u2019s device on title. text in latin with extensive use of hebrew. with preface by cl&eacute;nard dated 1529; and dedicatory letter by jean cinq-arbres dated 1549. \n pp. 131 (i.e. 231). stained, previous owner\u2019s signatures. contemporary vellum, worn. 8vo. vinograd, paris 46 (not in jnul); adams c-2167 \n paris: martin iuuen 1564"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"64","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116660/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":120,"aiDescription":"This is an antique printed book, a grammatical treatise titled \"TABVLA IN GRAMMATICEN HEBRAEAM, authore Nicolao Clenardo.\" The item is a scholarly work on Hebrew grammar, falling into the genre of linguistic and educational texts. Published in Paris in M. D. LXIII (1563), it features text in Latin and Hebrew. The book is bound in what appears to be a worn leather or vellum cover, with visible age and discoloration on the pages. A notable visual feature is the printer's device or emblem on the title page, depicting a serpent entwined around a cross or caduceus-like symbol above a pedestal, along with handwritten annotations on the bottom of the title page.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:04.645Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116660,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116661/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(cook-book). cookery book. a guide to and recipes for the preparation of wholesome and salubrious food. special cures of various internal diseases. diet against circulation disturbances. \n \n \n \n text in english. \n pp. 87. original printed wrappers. 8vo \n tel aviv: 1962 \n issued by: \u201csanatorium dora schwarz, zikhron ya'aqov\u2026 \"surrounded by beauteous garden and pine-woods.\" \n issued by: \u201csanatorium dora schwarz, zikhron ya'aqov\u2026 \"surrounded by beauteous garden and pine-woods.\""},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"65","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116661/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This item is an advertisement or brochure for 'SANATORIUM DORA SCHWARZ' located in 'ZIKHRON-YA'AQOV'. It functions as a promotional piece for a health establishment, detailing its services such as 'Special cures of various internal diseases,' 'Diet against circulation disturbances,' 'Herbal baths,' 'Healing Massages,' and 'Diet according to the method of Dr. Bicher-Benner'. The text is in English, presented on an off-white paper with a clean, minimalist design and a red border visible on the left edge. The mention of specific health practices and a telephone number suggests a period of modern medical and communication infrastructure, likely 20th century.","soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:04.646Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$70 - $100","currency":"USD","id":116661,"estimateMin":70},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116662/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(crimea). haim hezekiah medini (chacha\u201dm). na\u2019im zemiroth [religious poetry and piyutim recited by the krymchaks]. \n \n \n \n hebrew text. final page with hymn in honor of czar alexander ii. \n ff. 26 (additional leaf from another work inserted between ff. 24-5.) previous owners\u2019 marks, few tears affecting text, stained. contemporary boards, worn. 12mo. \n warsaw: kelter 1885 \n the fame of the author (1832-1904) rests upon the sedei chemed, his monumental halachic encyclopedia. born in jerusalem, medini moved to constantinople and from 1867 to 1899 was rabbi of krasobazar (now bilohirsk, or, belogorsk) in the ukrainian / russian crimea. medini was especially beloved by the krymchaks, the indigenous, rabbinate jewish community of the crimean peninsula. \n the fame of the author (1832-1904) rests upon the sedei chemed, his monumental halachic encyclopedia. born in jerusalem, medini moved to constantinople and from 1867 to 1899 was rabbi of krasobazar (now bilohirsk, or, belogorsk) in the ukrainian / russian crimea. medini was especially beloved by the krymchaks, the indigenous, rabbinate jewish community of the crimean peninsula."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"66","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116662/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is an antique Yiddish and Russian songbook or collection of pleasant songs, titled \"נעום ומירות\" (No'im U'mirot) in Hebrew/Yiddish, and \"НОИМ ЗМИРОСЪ ИЛИ ПРИЯТНЫЯ ПЪСНИ\" (Noim Zmiros I/ili Priyatnaya Pesni) in Russian. Published in Warsaw in 1885 by \"Типо-Литографія Х. Кельтера\" (Typo-Lithography H. Kelter), it serves as a cultural and musical artifact. The item is made of paper, showing significant aging, creasing, and some tears, indicative of its period and use. The dual-language title highlights its relevance to both Yiddish and Russian-speaking communities of the time.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:04.648Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116662,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116663/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"cudworth, ralph. a discource concerning the true notion of the lord\u2019s supper. to which are added two sermons\u2026 the first sermon, or a discourse (\u2026john) the second sermon, or a discourse (\u2026corinth). \n \n \n \n two parts in one. english text interspersed with hebrew, greek and arabic. \n pp. 262, lacking pp. 31-32 and portion of pp. 207-208. stained. old boards, worn. 8vo. \n london: j(ames) flesher for r(ichard) royston 1670 \n a leading opponent of thomas hobbes's political and philosophical views, the english philosopher and professor of hebrew ralph cudworth (1617-88) also headed the cambridge platonists. chapters in the present work include: the jewish custome of feasting upon sacrifices; concerning the jewish passeover; and the passeover a sacrafice. many biblical and talmudic verses and classical commentaries (i.e. the targum, r\u2019 david kimchi, nachmanides, etc) are cited. \n a leading opponent of thomas hobbes's political and philosophical views, the english philosopher and professor of hebrew ralph cudworth (1617-88) also headed the cambridge platonists. chapters in the present work include: the jewish custome of feasting upon sacrifices; concerning the jewish passeover; and the passeover a sacrafice. many biblical and talmudic verses and classical commentaries (i.e. the targum, r\u2019 david kimchi, nachmanides, etc) are cited."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"67","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116663/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"aiDescription":"This is an antique theological book titled \"A DISCOURSE Concerning the True Notion OF THE LORD'S SUPPER,\" with an addition of \"Two Sermons.\" The author is R. Cudworth, D.D. This is a second edition, published in London in 1670 by J. Flesher for R. Royfton. The item is a printed book of Christian theology, specifically focusing on the eucharist and sermons based on biblical passages (St John ch. 2. verf. 3.4. and 1 Corinthians 15. 57.). The book is made of paper and features an early modern typography, with visible signs of age, including discoloration and some staining on the title page. The decorative border on the title page is a common feature of books from this period.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:04.649Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116663,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116664/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"de silva, hezekiah. peri chadash [novellae and discourses on yoreh de\u2019ah]. \n \n \n \n first edition. wide margined copy. marginalia in a sephardic hand. previous owners\u2019 signatures on title including that of yitzhak sallilnen. \n ff. (2), 130. browned and wormed, several leaves loose and opening few leaves with loss at corners. contemporary calf, heavily worn. folio. vinograd, amsterdam 608; fuks 492. \n amsterdam: david de castro tartas 1691 \n this important halachic work elicited a critique entitled pri to\u2019ar by r. chaim ibn atar, later published together with the peri chadash in 1742, under the general title peiroth genusar. \n this important halachic work elicited a critique entitled pri to\u2019ar by r. chaim ibn atar, later published together with the peri chadash in 1742, under the general title peiroth genusar."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"68","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116664/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":90,"aiDescription":"This is an antique illuminated printed book, likely a religious text with elaborate engravings. The main title, \"ספר פרי חדש\" (Sefer Pri Chadash), appears in the center of a highly detailed title page. The item is a significant piece of Jewish liturgical or legal literature. The illustration on the title page is highly ornate, featuring architectural elements, floral motifs, angels, and religious iconography, including a divine radiance emanating from above. The text is in Hebrew, surrounded by a border of decorative scrollwork and small figures. The book is made of aged paper, with visible marginalia in Hebrew script on the left side, indicating historical use and study.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:04.651Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116664,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116665/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"drusius aldenardensem, johannes. apophthegmata ebraeorum ac arabum, ex avoth r. nathan, aristea, libro selectarum margaritarum, & aliis auctoribus collecta, latineq́ue reddita, cum brevibus scholiis. \n \n \n \n first edition. latin with occasional greek and hebrew. \n pp. (8), 92. lightly foxed. paneled and speckled calf, a.e.g. sm. 4to. \n franeker: aegidius radaeus 1612 \n flemish christian hebraist johannes drusius (or van den driessche, 1550-1616), was professor of oriental languages at the university of franeker. the follow collection of aphorisms from the mishnaic sage avoth r. nathan, the greek poet aristeas and others, is organized into three sections along with their biblical, hagiographic and other literary sources. \n flemish christian hebraist johannes drusius (or van den driessche, 1550-1616), was professor of oriental languages at the university of franeker. the follow collection of aphorisms from the mishnaic sage avoth r. nathan, the greek poet aristeas and others, is organized into three sections along with their biblical, hagiographic and other literary sources."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"69","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116665/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is an antique scholarly book titled \"APOPHTHEGMATA EBRAEORVM AC ARABVM,\" published in MDC.XII (1612) in Franeker by Aegidius Radaeus. The book is a collection of Hebrew and Arabic aphorisms, translated into Latin with scholia, indicating its nature as a work of comparative philology and ancient wisdom literature. The text is primarily in Latin, with implied Hebrew and Arabic content. The book is constructed from paper and features a decorative printer's mark or emblem on the title page, depicting an ornate heart-like or intertwined motif. The brown binding visible along the left edge suggests a bound volume, and the overall condition indicates its age.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:04.652Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116665,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116666/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116666/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(egypt). sidur minchat erev - office de prieres. \n \n \n \n text in hebrew and french on facing pages. \n pp. xxxi, ff. 213. browned. original printed boards, gutter split, light wear. 16mo. \n cairo: editions dath 1943"},"estimateMax":90,"lotNumber":"70","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116666/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This item's description is unavailable due to a missing image, but the catalog text indicates it would pertain to a physical object. The placeholder image shows an ornamental 'K' within a decorative scrollwork border and the text 'IMAGE UNAVAILABLE', providing no visual details for a factual description.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:04.653Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $90","currency":"USD","id":116666,"estimateMin":60},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116667/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(elijah, gaon of vilna). sepher yetzirah (attributed to abraham the patriarch). with commentary to this kabbalistic text by elijah, the gaon of vilna, as well as the rava\u2019d, ramba\u2019n, etc. \n \n \n \n first edition of vilna gaon commentary. numerous spherical charts and kabbalistic diagrams. published by the gaon\u2019s disciple, r. menachem mendel of shklov. \n ff. 12, (2), 42, (30). foxed and stained, slight repair on first two leaves affecting a few words. modern boards. 4to. vinograd, grodno 93; vinograd, gr\u201da 682. \n grodno: ezekiel ben moses & partners 1806"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"71","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116667/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a bound textual item, likely a book or pamphlet, primarily featuring Hebrew script. The genre appears to be a religious or scholarly text, specifically 'Sefer Yetzira' as indicated by the prominent Hebrew title. The piece includes a decorative border around the main text block, an illustrative vignette of two figures with foliage and a fountain, and a floral motif at the top center. The pages exhibit signs of age, with some discoloration and wear.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.562Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116667,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116668/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(england). the history of the reign of queen anne, digested into annals. year the first. \n \n \n \n containing besides memorable transactions a particular and genuine account of the late expedition into spain and the proceedings of both houses in the last session of parliament. engraved frontispiece portrait of the queen by gucht. \n pp. 232, 44, (2). stained, frontis laid down. contemporary panelled calf, rubbed, detached. 8vo. \n london: a. roper & f. coggan 1703"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"72","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116668/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":20,"aiDescription":"This is a historical book titled \"The History of the Reign of Queen Anne, Digested into Annals, Year the First.\" It is a historical account, printed in London in 1703, documenting the first year of Queen Anne's reign. The cover details contents including \"Memorable Transactions, a Particular and Genuine Account of the late EXPEDITION into SPAIN; and the Proceedings of both Houses in the last Session of PARLIAMENT.\" The book has a visible spine with raised bands, suggesting a traditional binding, and the paper is discolored with age.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.563Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116668,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116669/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(fables). berachiah ben natronai hanakdan. mishlei shu\u2019alim [hebrew version of aesop\u2019s fables] <<*bound with:>> four other works. \n \n \n \n title in red and black. latin and hebrew on facing pages. hebrew in square characters typical of prague, provided with nikud. latin translation by melchior hanel, introduction by athanasius kircher. \n pp. (16), 436 (mispaginated), lacking frontispiece. foxed, final two leaves soiled with loss of text. contemporary vellum. thick. 8vo. vinograd, prague 443 \n prague: university press 1661 \n the 12th-13th century hebrew grammarian, translator, and scholar berechiah's appellation \"hanakdan\" (\"the punctuator\") reflects his professional expertise: adding the vowel-points to hebrew bibles and prayer books. born and trained in normandy, berechiah worked for a time in england but was so unimpressed by the lack of religious standards within anglo-jewry, he determined to produce a collection of ethically instructive animal fables to help remedy the situation. mishlei shu\u2019alim (fox fables), his most celebrated work, adapts much of its content from the french-language fable collection of marie de france (c. 1170) and from a now lost latin version of aesop. this european aesopian tradition is married by berechiah to the biblical and talmudic traditions, with the result that the animals converse in a biblical hebrew interspersed with talmudic quotations. \n the 12th-13th century hebrew grammarian, translator, and scholar berechiah's appellation \"hanakdan\" (\"the punctuator\") reflects his professional expertise: adding the vowel-points to hebrew bibles and prayer books. born and trained in normandy, berechiah worked for a time in england but was so unimpressed by the lack of religious standards within anglo-jewry, he determined to produce a collection of ethically instructive animal fables to help remedy the situation. mishlei shu\u2019alim (fox fables), his most celebrated work, adapts much of its content from the french-language fable collection of marie de france (c. 1170) and from a now lost latin version of aesop. this european aesopian tradition is married by berechiah to the biblical and talmudic traditions, with the result that the animals converse in a biblical hebrew interspersed with talmudic quotations."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"73","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116669/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":90,"aiDescription":"This is a textual item, likely a book or pamphlet, with a title page in both Hebrew and Latin script. The title \"PARABOLAE VVLPVM RABBI BARACHIAE NIKDANI\" suggests a collection of parables, translated from Hebrew into Latin. It was printed in Prague \"In Typographia Universitatis, in Collegio Societ: Jesv ad S. Clementem, Anno MDCLII\" (1652). The title page features red and black letterpress, with decorative elements, indicating a scholarly or religious work from the mid-17th century.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.565Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116669,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116670/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(fables). kalonymus ben kalonymus (maestro calo). igereth ba\u2019alei chaim [\u201cthe animal\u2019s collection.\u201d] \n \n \n \n second edition. \n ff. (4), 60. ex-library, browned, several words on the final page stuck to end paper. old boards, worn. 8vo. vinograd, frankfurt a/main, 186. \n frankfurt a/main: johann wurst 1704 \n a collection of animal fables translated from the arabic by kalonymus ben kalonymus of arles (provence). it was first published in mantua in 1557 and was translated into both yiddish and ladino. for a brief synopsis of the derivation of the fables gathered here, see meyer waxman, a history of jewish literature, vol. ii, pp. 600-03. in addition to igereth ba\u2019alei chaim, kalonymus also authored an ethical treatise even bohan (naples, 1489). \n a collection of animal fables translated from the arabic by kalonymus ben kalonymus of arles (provence). it was first published in mantua in 1557 and was translated into both yiddish and ladino. for a brief synopsis of the derivation of the fables gathered here, see meyer waxman, a history of jewish literature, vol. ii, pp. 600-03. in addition to igereth ba\u2019alei chaim, kalonymus also authored an ethical treatise even bohan (naples, 1489)."},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"74","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116670/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":90,"aiDescription":"This is a textual item, likely a book, featuring Hebrew script and a highly decorative printed border around the main text block on the title page. The genre appears to be religious or scholarly, with the title \"Sefer Aggadat Bereshit.\" It includes an illustration of a radiant star-like motif. The book shows signs of age, with faded paper and some discoloration, characteristic of early printed works.","soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.566Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":116670,"estimateMin":120},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116671/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(fables). berachiah ben natronai hanakdan [i.e. benedictus le puncteur(?)]. mishlei shu\u2019alim [\u201cfox fables.\u201d] \n \n \n \n title within striking woodcut architectural colonnade form arch topped with two foxes, depicting a crouching lion at the bottom (haberman, sha\u2019arei sepharim ivri\u2019im pl. 90). \n ff. (1), 56 (of 61). lacking final five leaves. lightly browned, ex-library. modern boards. 8vo. vinograd, berlin 211. \n berlin: 1756 \n collection of fables synthesizing the european aesopian tradition with animals who converse in biblical hebrew, comfortably interspersing their conversation with talmudic aphorisms. \n collection of fables synthesizing the european aesopian tradition with animals who converse in biblical hebrew, comfortably interspersing their conversation with talmudic aphorisms."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"75","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116671/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":70,"aiDescription":"This is a book or manuscript page featuring Hebrew text and a prominent woodcut illustration. The image depicts two foxes or similar canids, possibly heraldic beasts, framing an archway supported by two classical columns. At the base, a lion and another animal (possibly a bird or another canine) are depicted. The page includes handwritten annotations in Hebrew, and numbers in a different color, suggesting a textual item with allegorical or moralistic content, possibly from the 18th or 19th century due to the style of illustration and script.","soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.568Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116671,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116672/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"falk, joshua katz. kuntres mehagaon mohar\u201di falk [rabbinic resolutions from the 1607 session of the council of four lands]. \n \n \n \n first edition. title within typographical border. \n ff. 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The paper shows age-related discoloration and some wear, suggesting it is an older printed work.","soldPrice":180,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.569Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116672,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116673/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"fano, menachem azariah da. ma\u2019amar tzivoth hashem [kabbalah]. \n \n \n \n  \n ff. 21. some worming, leaves loose, previous owners\u2019 marks. unbound. 8vo. vinograd, shklow 36; yaari, shklow 30. \n shklov: tzvi hirsch margalioth 1785 \n the sixth of ten kabbalistic treatises, collectively entitled asarah ma\u2019amaroth. r. menachem azariah (1548-1620) from a well-to-do banking family in bologna, was originally a follower of the cordoverian system of kabbalah but afterward, under the influence of r. israel sarug, switched his allegiance to the lurianic school. the propagation in europe of kabbalah emanating from safed was largely due to his prolific efforts. see robert bonfil, new information on rabbi menahem azariah da fano and his age, in: studies in the history of jewish society in the middle ages and in the modern period [jacob katz festschrift] (1980) pp. 98-135. \n the sixth of ten kabbalistic treatises, collectively entitled asarah ma\u2019amaroth. r. menachem azariah (1548-1620) from a well-to-do banking family in bologna, was originally a follower of the cordoverian system of kabbalah but afterward, under the influence of r. israel sarug, switched his allegiance to the lurianic school. the propagation in europe of kabbalah emanating from safed was largely due to his prolific efforts. see robert bonfil, new information on rabbi menahem azariah da fano and his age, in: studies in the history of jewish society in the middle ages and in the modern period [jacob katz festschrift] (1980) pp. 98-135."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"77","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116673/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a textual item, likely a book or pamphlet, primarily featuring Hebrew script with a decorative border around the text block. The border design incorporates floral and architectural elements. The text appears to be religious or scholarly, typical of Jewish literature. The page exhibits significant signs of age, including discoloration, creases, and minor tears, indicating it is an older printed work.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.570Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $250","currency":"USD","id":116673,"estimateMin":150},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116674/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"finkel, eliezer yehudah (rosh yeshiva, mir. 1879-1965). <<typed letter signed>> in hebrew, to r. shlomo steinberg and his wife, acknowledgment of donation to the yeshiva, and wishes for a speedy recovery. \n \n \n \n single page on letterhead stationery: \u201crabbi l.j. finkel, dean of mirrer yeshivah.\u201d \n folds. 4to. \n mir (poland): 15th shevat 1934 \n r. eliezer judah finkel (1879-1965) was the son of r. nathan tzvi finkel, the founder of the slabodka yeshiva (\"der alter fun slabodka\"), and son-in-law of r. elijah baruch kamai, head of the mir yeshivah, whose position he inherited. during the interbellum period, mir attracted thousands of students, from across europe and even america. following world war two, r. finkel re-established the mir in jerusalem where it today reigns as the largest yeshiva in the world. r. shlomo steinberg of south africa is addressed as the \"gabbai rashi deyeshivath mir hakedosha\" (chief fundraiser of the mirrer yeshiva). \n r. eliezer judah finkel (1879-1965) was the son of r. nathan tzvi finkel, the founder of the slabodka yeshiva (\"der alter fun slabodka\"), and son-in-law of r. elijah baruch kamai, head of the mir yeshivah, whose position he inherited. during the interbellum period, mir attracted thousands of students, from across europe and even america. following world war two, r. finkel re-established the mir in jerusalem where it today reigns as the largest yeshiva in the world. r. shlomo steinberg of south africa is addressed as the \"gabbai rashi deyeshivath mir hakedosha\" (chief fundraiser of the mirrer yeshiva)."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"78","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116674/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":80,"aiDescription":"This item is a letter or official document from Rabbi L. J. Finkel, Dean of Mirrer Yeshivah, Mir (W. Poland). The document is dated 10th day, 839, and is primarily in Hebrew script, with the letterhead also including English text. It features an embossed seal with the institution's name and Rabbi Finkel's title in both Hebrew and English. The document is typed, with a handwritten signature and annotations, suggesting a formal communication from the mid-20th century.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.572Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116674,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116675/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(france). unterth&auml;nigste vorstellung der gemeinde von strassburg &uuml;ber eine bittschrift \n \n \n \n welche den 28ten j&auml;nner dieses jahrs im namen der juden des elsasses der national-versammlung vorgelegt worden; und &uuml;ber ein werk, betitelt: abhandlung der frage &uuml;ber den b&uuml;rgerstand der juden eben derselben provinz [\u201cresponse of the community of strassburg regarding a petition of 28 january this year in the name of the jews of alsace to the national assembly; and to a work entitled \"treatise [on] the question of citizenship of the jews in said province.\"] \n pp. 11, (1 blank). trace foxed. unbound. 4to. \n (strasbourg: 1790) \n in the aftermath of the french revolution of 1789 and the subsequent emancipation of the spanish-portuguese jews of bordeaux, bayonne, avignon and the comtat venaissin - the german jews of the alsace petitioned the french national assembly for the rights of citizenship. with anti-semitic overtones, the present tract repudiates these efforts. see szajkowski, jews and the french revolutions (1970) p. 868, no. 112. \n in the aftermath of the french revolution of 1789 and the subsequent emancipation of the spanish-portuguese jews of bordeaux, bayonne, avignon and the comtat venaissin - the german jews of the alsace petitioned the french national assembly for the rights of citizenship. with anti-semitic overtones, the present tract repudiates these efforts. see szajkowski, jews and the french revolutions (1970) p. 868, no. 112."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"79","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116675/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This item is a historical pamphlet or document, titled \"Unterthänigste Vorstellung der Gemeinde von Straßburg über eine Bittschrift.\" It is written in German using a blackletter font, detailing a petition on behalf of the Jews of Alsace submitted to the National Assembly, concerning their civil status. The text includes a date reference of \"28ten Jänner dieses Jahres.\" The paper is plain, showing some light discoloration and minor staining, consistent with a historical document from the late 18th or early 19th century addressing civil rights issues.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.573Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116675,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116676/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(france). tephillah lebenei yisrael. a prayer service for napoleon\u2019s pregnant wife, to be recited every morning. \n \n \n \n manuscript written in hebrew (couple words in french) on paper. \n pp. 2. 8vo. \n (1810) \n a specially composed prayer for the health and well-being of napoleon\u2019s second wife, marie louise (1791-1847), who was then pregnant with napoleon\u2019s firstborn child. the text indicates that this prayer service was instituted by the consistoire central isra&eacute;lite de france, which of course was established by napoleon himself in 1808. before concluding with psalm 72, the text prays that napoleon \u201cunder whose shade his faithful dwell\u201d will be rewarded with a \u201cbayith ne\u2019eman,\u201d a home completed by children. \n a specially composed prayer for the health and well-being of napoleon\u2019s second wife, marie louise (1791-1847), who was then pregnant with napoleon\u2019s firstborn child. the text indicates that this prayer service was instituted by the consistoire central isra&eacute;lite de france, which of course was established by napoleon himself in 1808. before concluding with psalm 72, the text prays that napoleon \u201cunder whose shade his faithful dwell\u201d will be rewarded with a \u201cbayith ne\u2019eman,\u201d a home completed by children."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"80","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116676/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a handwritten document in Hebrew script, covering a full page of paper. The text is dense and continuous, suggesting a letter, theological commentary, or legal document. The ink is faded in places, and the paper shows significant signs of age, including creasing, discoloration, and a prominent tear with material loss on the left edge. The script is consistent with traditional Hebrew cursive, indicating a historical manuscript.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.574Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116676,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116677/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(france). lettre pastorale address&eacute; par le consistoire central des isra&eacute;lites de france aux consistoires des circonscriptions. \n \n \n \n printed document. text in hebrew and french. \n two pages. 4to. \n paris: 9th september, 1824 1824 \n a \u2018pastoral letter\u2019 from the central consistory of france upon the death of louis xviii, the french monarch who sat on the throne after the ouster of napoleon. in this letter, chief rabbis abram vita de cologna and emanuel deutz express regret for the loss of the king \u201cwhose return among us was the salvation of france. as \u201cgratitude is a religious duty for jews, we will feel the loss of the magnanimous prince who placed the faith of our fathers under his royal protection\u201d - referring to louis\u2019 authorization of state-salaried rabbis. this letter decrees that each provincial consistoire is to hold a memorial service. the service is to include a reading of this lettre pastorale and end with the prayer for louis\u2019 brother, the new king charles x, whose words to the consistoire upon accession were \u201creassuring and full of benevolence.\u201d \n a \u2018pastoral letter\u2019 from the central consistory of france upon the death of louis xviii, the french monarch who sat on the throne after the ouster of napoleon. in this letter, chief rabbis abram vita de cologna and emanuel deutz express regret for the loss of the king \u201cwhose return among us was the salvation of france. as \u201cgratitude is a religious duty for jews, we will feel the loss of the magnanimous prince who placed the faith of our fathers under his royal protection\u201d - referring to louis\u2019 authorization of state-salaried rabbis. this letter decrees that each provincial consistoire is to hold a memorial service. the service is to include a reading of this lettre pastorale and end with the prayer for louis\u2019 brother, the new king charles x, whose words to the consistoire upon accession were \u201creassuring and full of benevolence.\u201d"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"81","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116677/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":120,"aiDescription":"This is a single sheet of paper, an official printed document, specifically a 'Lettre Pastorale' (Pastoral Letter). It was issued by the Central Consistory of the Israelites of France to circumscription consistories throughout the kingdom. The document is printed in French, with a small section of Hebrew script visible at the top right. It dates from the early 19th century, likely around the Bourbon Restoration period given the mention of Louis XVIII. Visually, it has a slightly discolored, aged appearance with some staining and torn edges, indicative of its historical paper material.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:01.992Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116677,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116678/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(france). le consistoire isra&eacute;lite de la circonscription de strasbourg, a mm. les commissaires-surveillans pr&egrave;s les temples isra&eacute;lites du d&eacute;partement du bas-rhin. \n \n \n \n french and german text in parallel columns. \n pp. 2. ex-library. \n strasbourg: 1834"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"82","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116678/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This item is an official printed document, a 'Lettre du Consistoire Israelite' (Letter from the Israelite Consistory) from Strasbourg, dated 25th July 1834. It is addressed to 'MM. les Commissaires-surveillans près les Temples israélites du département du Bas-Rhin.' The document is bilingual, featuring parallel texts in French and German, reflecting the region's cultural context. The paper is aged with some discoloration and a torn upper right corner, and it appears to have a decorative pattern on the reverse side visible through the thin paper.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:01.993Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116678,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116679/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"galante, moses ben mordechai. shailoth u\u2019teshuvoth [responsa]. published by the author's son jedidiah galante, with his novellae to several talmudic tractates. includes novellae of r. isaac aboab to beitzah, ran to shavu'oth, and ritba to bava metzi'a. \n \n \n \n first edition of r. isaac aboab's novellae to beitzah. title within woodcut architectural border. tailpiece on f.66r. scattered marginalia. \n ff. 192, 6. ex-library, stained in places, some worming, few leaves rehinged, recent calf-backed cloth. folio. vinograd, venice 1044; habermann, di gara 258. \n venice: giovanni di gara 1608 \n r. moses ben mordechai galante was a disciple of r. moses cordovero in safed and one of the select few ordained by r. jacob berab at the time of the historic revival of the ancient semicha (ordination). the author was the grandfather of r. moses ben jonathan galante (1621-1689) of safed and later jerusalem, who in turn was the maternal grandfather of rabbi moses hagiz. see e. carlebach, the pursuit of heresy (1990) pp. 29-31. the novellae of r. isaac aboab to tractate beitzah were penned by isaac aboab ii (1433-1493), \"the last gaon of castille\" (ej, vol. ii, col. 93). the novellae to bava metzi'a were mis-attributed to ritba (ej, vol. xvi, col. 848). \n r. moses ben mordechai galante was a disciple of r. moses cordovero in safed and one of the select few ordained by r. jacob berab at the time of the historic revival of the ancient semicha (ordination). the author was the grandfather of r. moses ben jonathan galante (1621-1689) of safed and later jerusalem, who in turn was the maternal grandfather of rabbi moses hagiz. see e. carlebach, the pursuit of heresy (1990) pp. 29-31. the novellae of r. isaac aboab to tractate beitzah were penned by isaac aboab ii (1433-1493), \"the last gaon of castille\" (ej, vol. ii, col. 93). the novellae to bava metzi'a were mis-attributed to ritba (ej, vol. xvi, col. 848)."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"83","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116679/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed book, an example of a rabbinic responsa work titled 'Sefer Sha'alot u-Teshuvot' (Book of Questions and Answers) by Rabbi Moses ben Isaac Najjara of Safed. The title page, visible in the image, is adorned with an elaborate architectural woodcut border featuring columns, arches, and decorative motifs, common in 16th to 18th-century Hebrew printing. The text is primarily in Hebrew, with some additional notes or stamps in the margins. The book's paper shows signs of age, including some staining and a worn appearance.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:01.995Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116679,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116680/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"gans, david. nechmad vena\u2019im [on astronomy, geography, as well as a rejection of astrology in jewish tradition]. \n \n \n \n first edition. title within architectural arch. numerous astronomical diagrams. \n ff. 82. browned, previous owners marks, lacking latin introduction. modern boards. 4to. vinograd, jessnitz 49. \n jessnitz: israel b. abraham 1743"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"84","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116680/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":300,"aiDescription":"This item is an early printed Hebrew book, featuring a decorated title page with an architectural woodcut border. The design includes an arched top, classical columns, and an intricate ornamental frame around the central Hebrew text. The title appears to be 'Ve-Nishma Ta'avah.' The book is printed on aged paper, showing discoloration, and includes handwritten annotations and a circular stamp in the left margin. The red border visible on the left suggests the presence of a binding, indicating it is part of a larger volume or a bound pamphlet.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:01.996Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116680,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116681/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(germany) der juden zu franckfurt am mayn st&auml;ttigkeit und ordnung de anno 1705, den 7. decemb. gegeben. \n \n \n \n head- and tail-pieces, floriated initials. colored jewish badge on title-page. \n ff. (11). stained. contemporary wrappers, worn. folio. \n (vienna): 1705 \n sets out the statutes (\"stattigkeiten\") imposed upon the jews of frankfurt. the title-page has a ring in the center colored yellow. jews were required by law to wear a yellow circle on their clothing whenever they ventured forth from the ghetto. \n sets out the statutes (\"stattigkeiten\") imposed upon the jews of frankfurt. the title-page has a ring in the center colored yellow. jews were required by law to wear a yellow circle on their clothing whenever they ventured forth from the ghetto."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"85","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116681/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is a printed pamphlet or official decree titled 'Der Juden zu Franckfurt am Mayn/ Stättigkeit und Ordnung' (The Jews of Frankfurt am Main/ Citizenship and Order), dated December 7, 1705. The document is in German, printed in Fraktur script, and features a prominent central illustration of a yellow circle with German text describing 'Der Juden Zeichen/ welches Sie an ihren Kleidern zutragen schuldig.' This refers to the obligatory Jewish badge, a notable visual feature. The paper is aged, with a small ornamental engraving at the bottom and a partial watermark or stamp ('LIBRARY OF THE DROPSIE COLLEG').","soldPrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:01.997Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116681,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116682/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(germany). edict. \n \n \n \n printed broadside. \n stained. folio. \n frankfurt: 1730 \n \u201cas per the laws of frankfurt, resident jews are to be protected and made secure. anyone who attacks them is to be punished.\u201d \n \u201cas per the laws of frankfurt, resident jews are to be protected and made secure. anyone who attacks them is to be punished.\u201d"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"86","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116682/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is an official printed broadside or decree issued by 'Er Bürgermeister und Rath dieser Heiligen Reichs Stadt Franckfurt am Mayn' (The Mayor and Council of this Holy Imperial City of Frankfurt am Main), dated July 16, 1710. The text, in German Fraktur script, concerns regulations for citizens and merchants, including specific mentions of the Jewish community. It features decorative initial letters and a small illustration in the upper left. The paper is aged and shows some staining, particularly at the bottom where signatures and an official seal ('L.S.') would have been present.","soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:01.999Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116682,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116683/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(germany) juden leib-mauth. \n \n \n \n printed in german, with manuscript additions. \n 2.5 x 4.5 incehs. \n br&uuml;nn (brno), moravia (czech republic): 1748 \n pass issued to a jew for admittance to the town of br&uuml;nn. in the pre-emancipation era, freedom of movement of jews was highly restricted. this is a receipt indicating that the leibmauth, or body tax, of 17 kreuzer had been paid, so permitting the jewish bearer to conduct his business or pay a visit in a zone which was otherwise forbidden. widespread in central and western europe since the 14th century, the leibmauth was used as both a financial and police measure, so controlling jewish movement. the first leibmauth to be abolished was by joseph ii in austria in 1782. others were removed at the end of the 18th- and beginning of the 19th- century. \n pass issued to a jew for admittance to the town of br&uuml;nn. in the pre-emancipation era, freedom of movement of jews was highly restricted. this is a receipt indicating that the leibmauth, or body tax, of 17 kreuzer had been paid, so permitting the jewish bearer to conduct his business or pay a visit in a zone which was otherwise forbidden. widespread in central and western europe since the 14th century, the leibmauth was used as both a financial and police measure, so controlling jewish movement. the first leibmauth to be abolished was by joseph ii in austria in 1782. others were removed at the end of the 18th- and beginning of the 19th- century."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"87","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116683/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":110,"aiDescription":"This is a small, rectangular printed document, likely a receipt or tax stub, dated 1748. The primary text reads 'Juden Leib-Mauth per 17. Kreutzer, Brünn den 13. gber' which translates to 'Jewish Body-Toll for 17 Kreutzer, Brno, October 13th.' The document includes an official stamp featuring a double-headed eagle with an emblem in the center, and a handwritten signature below the printed text. The paper is aged, with rough, deckled edges and a numeric annotation '25' in the upper left corner.","soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:02Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116683,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116684/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116684/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(germany). letter signed, by rabbi hirsch of mergentheim. \n \n \n \n addressed to the lawyer dr. manz and the syndicus of the abbey of sch&ouml;nthal regarding a financial transaction of the jew loew and his wife sara in mergentheim. \n two pages with address panel and remnants of wax seal. folio. \n mergentheim: 21st june 1754 \n jews were recorded in mergentheim as early as 1292. in 1495 the teutonic order assumed responsibility for the small jewish community, which only began to develop during the thirty years war (1618-48) when a new charter permitted jews to trade in farm produce while imposing residence restrictions and continuing the ban on moneylending. mergentheim became the headquarters of the teutonic order and served as the center of the order's southern german territories. in the 18th century some jews of mergentheim gained great importance for the teutonic order as bankers and merchants. in 1799 the city had 90 jewish inhabitants (about 20 families); the highest number was reached around 1895 with 280 persons. \n jews were recorded in mergentheim as early as 1292. in 1495 the teutonic order assumed responsibility for the small jewish community, which only began to develop during the thirty years war (1618-48) when a new charter permitted jews to trade in farm produce while imposing residence restrictions and continuing the ban on moneylending. mergentheim became the headquarters of the teutonic order and served as the center of the order's southern german territories. in the 18th century some jews of mergentheim gained great importance for the teutonic order as bankers and merchants. in 1799 the city had 90 jewish inhabitants (about 20 families); the highest number was reached around 1895 with 280 persons."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"88","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116684/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"Image unavailable. The item description cannot be generated without visual information.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:02.002Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116684,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116685/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(germany). shetar chalitza. \n \n \n \n manuscript written in hebrew on paper. \n two pages. folded. sm. folio. \n gedern: 1st adar i 1805 \n this document provides security to the bride by obligating the groom\u2019s brother to perform the chalitza ceremony in the event of the groom\u2019s death before having children. the execution of a shetar chalitza is a guarantee by the brother-in-law to the bride she need not experience anxiety in the event of her husband's death. the groom\u2019s brother is joseph b. benjamin hakohen, the bride is jettel b. samuel schotten, and the groom is samuel b. benjamin wolf hakohen. signed by witnesses jacob b. r. mikhael of gedern and maneli b. r. leser pressburg of schotten. \n this document provides security to the bride by obligating the groom\u2019s brother to perform the chalitza ceremony in the event of the groom\u2019s death before having children. the execution of a shetar chalitza is a guarantee by the brother-in-law to the bride she need not experience anxiety in the event of her husband's death. the groom\u2019s brother is joseph b. benjamin hakohen, the bride is jettel b. samuel schotten, and the groom is samuel b. benjamin wolf hakohen. signed by witnesses jacob b. r. mikhael of gedern and maneli b. r. leser pressburg of schotten."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"89","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116685/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is a handwritten manuscript page, likely a religious text or devotional item, rendered in Hebrew script. The text is presented in a unique visual arrangement, starting with large, ornamental Hebrew characters at the top, possibly forming a title, followed by columns of smaller script. A prominent visual feature is the decorative spiraling knot design at the bottom of the page, created by the end of the text. The manuscript is on light-colored paper, showing some discoloration from age, and the ink appears to be brown.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:02.003Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116685,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116686/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(germany). die judenschaft von frankfurt und ihre rechte [\u201cthe jews of frankfurt and their rights.\u201d] \n \n \n \n  \n pp. 52. ex-library, lightly stained. contemporary marbled boards, worn. 12mo. \n n.p.: 1817"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"90","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116686/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"Image unavailable. The item description cannot be generated without visual information.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:02.005Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116686,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116687/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(germany). (hamburg rabbinate). eileh divrei haberith [collected letters from leading rabbis denouncing reform synagogue practices]. \n \n \n \n first edition. hebrew followed by judeo-german translation on pp. 101-132. \n pp. xvi, 132. foxed in places, creased. contemporary boards, gutter split. 4to. vinograd, altona 213. \n alton: the brothers bonn 1819"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"91","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116687/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew religious text, specifically a rabbinic work titled \"Dibrei HaBrit\" (Words of the Covenant) by Rabbi Yosef Zvi Dunner, printed in \"Kalusana\" (Cluj-Napoca). The book, a collection of responsa and halakhic discussions, dates to the year 5693 (1933 CE) and is written entirely in Hebrew script. It features a plain, unadorned cover with a title page dominated by Hebrew typography and an ornate border, indicating its scholarly or devotional purpose. The printing is clear, suggesting a professionally published religious commentary intended for Jewish scholarly use.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:00.493Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116687,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116688/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(germany). einladungsschrift zu der &ouml;ffentlichen pr&uuml;fung der unterrichtsanstalten der israelitischen religions-gesellschaft: \n \n \n \n elementarschule, realschule 2. o. und h&ouml;heren t&ouml;chterschule, zu frankfurt am main, welche am 19, 20, 21, 22. september 1873 im schulgeb&auml;ude\u2026 stattfindet. with an overview of the school curriculum by the director rabbi samson raphael hirsch.  \n pp. 40. ex-library. later boards. lg. 4to. \n frankfurt a/main: h.l. bronner 1870"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"92","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116688/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is an invitation program, an \"Einladungsschrift\" (Invitation Letter), for the public examination of students at the Israelitischen Religions-Gesellschaft (Elementary School, Realschule 2. O. und höheren Töchterschule) in Frankfurt am Main, dated September 1870. The program, printed in German, outlines the content of the examination, including a piece by Samson Raphael Hirsch, and provides an overview of the instruction from 1869-1870. It is a historical document reflecting the curriculum and academic structure of a Jewish educational institution in 19th-century Germany, featuring a clean typographic layout with some handwritten annotations and a circular \"GUILDHALL LIBRARY LONDON\" stamp.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:00.496Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116688,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116689/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(germany). j&uuml;dische gottesh&auml;user und friedh&ouml;fe in w&uuml;rttemberg [\u201cthe synagogues and jewish cemeteries of w&uuml;rttemberg.\u201d] \n \n \n \n photographic illustrations throughout. \n pp. 142, (1). original printed stiff wrappers, spine sunned. folio. \n stuttgart: 1932 \n baden-w&uuml;rttemberg is a state in southwest germany, east of the rhine, which forms the border with france. the largest city in baden-w&uuml;rttemberg is the state capital of stuttgart, followed by karlsruhe and mannheim. other cities are freiburg im breisgau, heidelberg, heilbronn, pforzheim, reutlingen and ulm. \n baden-w&uuml;rttemberg is a state in southwest germany, east of the rhine, which forms the border with france. the largest city in baden-w&uuml;rttemberg is the state capital of stuttgart, followed by karlsruhe and mannheim. other cities are freiburg im breisgau, heidelberg, heilbronn, pforzheim, reutlingen and ulm."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"93","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116689/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is a German-language book titled \"Jüdische Gotteshäuser und Friedhöfe in Württemberg\" (Jewish Houses of Worship and Cemeteries in Württemberg), published in Stuttgart in 1932. The work, issued by the Oberrat der Israelitischen Religionsgemeinschaft Württembergs, serves as a historical and architectural record of Jewish religious sites in the region. The cover is minimalist, with a clear and elegant sans-serif typeface, indicating a scholarly or archival publication. The clean design suggests a focus on the documented content, likely appealing to researchers of Jewish heritage, history, and architecture.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:00.498Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116689,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116690/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(greece). sepher hatakanoth mehevrath talmud torah [constitution and bylaws]. \n \n \n \n manuscript written in hebrew, on paper. stamp of the hevrath talmud torah of ioannina in hebrew and greek characters on title page. \n pp. 12 (excluding blanks). top margin of title page removed not affecting text. unbound. 8vo. \n ioannina (janina): 13th nissan 1875 \n in the great port cities of the aegean (istanbul, salonika, and izmir) the influx of large numbers of iberian refugees in and after 1492 resulted in the absorption into the immigrants\u2019 spanish-speaking sephardic culture of the greek-speaking indigenous jewish population, together with their byzantine (\u201cromaniot\u201d) traditions. inland, however, in northern greece, in the more isolated, less prosperous city of ioannina, the greek-speaking locals remained the majority and their romaniot rite prevailed. both spanish- and greek-speaking ottoman jews retained the use of hebrew script for their respective languages (judeo-spanish and judeo-greek), but by 1875, the situation in ioannina sounds rather dire, to judge from the present manuscript: \u201cbecause, here in our town, jewish youth have hitherto had no advantages, they have succeeded neither in torah nor in secular studies, which are the precondition for torah, as the ancient rabbi said: \u2018no livelihood, no torah.\u2019 and they have learned neither hebrew grammar nor how to write and read greek, the language of this land of ours, and all the more so have they not learned any other languages. but god has inspired some members of our community to say \u2018how much longer are we to remain the people that time forgot (or words to that effect)? let us wake up and organize things properly in accordance with the spirit of our time, so as to bestow the blessings of progress on our youth by teaching them to read and write in the vernacular.\u2019 the idea is not to start a new school but to coordinate the existing traditional schools and help, or cajole the teachers to improve their standards. oral examinations in hebrew and other languages are to be held once a year over the course of four days during chol hamoed sukoth, and the mayor is to receive an invitation to drop by. further, the society proposes to establish a free lending library for the community. membership in the society is open to anyone willing to pay the annual fee of one-half turkish lira and to adhere to these bylaws, which are to be printed in a hebrew and greek bilingual edition as soon as a greek translation has been prepared. it was to that end, according to a note in french, by someone very likely with an alliance education, that alternate pages in this manuscript have been left blank by the scribe. the trouble was, and this was the main reason for founding the society, the ioannina jews, unlike those in corfu, spoke but did not write greek. those alternate pages, therefore, remain blank to this day. \n in the great port cities of the aegean (istanbul, salonika, and izmir) the influx of large numbers of iberian refugees in and after 1492 resulted in the absorption into the immigrants\u2019 spanish-speaking sephardic culture of the greek-speaking indigenous jewish population, together with their byzantine (\u201cromaniot\u201d) traditions. inland, however, in northern greece, in the more isolated, less prosperous city of ioannina, the greek-speaking locals remained the majority and their romaniot rite prevailed. both spanish- and greek-speaking ottoman jews retained the use of hebrew script for their respective languages (judeo-spanish and judeo-greek), but by 1875, the situation in ioannina sounds rather dire, to judge from the present manuscript: \u201cbecause, here in our town, jewish youth have hitherto had no advantages, they have succeeded neither in torah nor in secular studies, which are the precondition for torah, as the ancient rabbi said: \u2018no livelihood, no torah.\u2019 and they have learned neither hebrew grammar nor how to write and read greek, the language of this land of ours, and all the more so have they not learned any other languages. but god has inspired some members of our community to say \u2018how much longer are we to remain the people that time forgot (or words to that effect)? let us wake up and organize things properly in accordance with the spirit of our time, so as to bestow the blessings of progress on our youth by teaching them to read and write in the vernacular.\u2019 the idea is not to start a new school but to coordinate the existing traditional schools and help, or cajole the teachers to improve their standards. oral examinations in hebrew and other languages are to be held once a year over the course of four days during chol hamoed sukoth, and the mayor is to receive an invitation to drop by. further, the society proposes to establish a free lending library for the community. membership in the society is open to anyone willing to pay the annual fee of one-half turkish lira and to adhere to these bylaws, which are to be printed in a hebrew and greek bilingual edition as soon as a greek translation has been prepared. it was to that end, according to a note in french, by someone very likely with an alliance education, that alternate pages in this manuscript have been left blank by the scribe. the trouble was, and this was the main reason for founding the society, the ioannina jews, unlike those in corfu, spoke but did not write greek. those alternate pages, therefore, remain blank to this day."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"94","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116690/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew textual document, titled \"Sefer HaTakanot\" (Book of Regulations), from the \"Chevrat Talmud Torah\" (Talmud Torah Society) of Ioannina, Greece. Printed entirely in Hebrew script, it contains regulations or statutes pertaining to the society, likely dating from the early 20th century. The document features a decorative border around the main text block and bears a circular stamp in Greek and Hebrew script with \"ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΤΙΚΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΙΑ\" (Educational Society) and \"IOANNINA,\" highlighting its origin from a Jewish educational institution in Greece. 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The cover features an elaborate decorative border with recurring floral and geometric motifs, common in early printed Hebrew books. The text is in Hebrew script, indicating a rabbinic legal or ethical work. A notable visual feature is the cartouche at the bottom, which likely contains publishing details, including the printer and date. 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Dating from the 19th or early 20th century, this prayer book is a typical example of European Jewish liturgical publications, reflecting traditional graphic design and scholarly provenance.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:00.502Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":116692,"estimateMin":150},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116693/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah). hagadah shel pesach. \n \n \n \n with commentary marbeh lesaper by yedidiah tiah weil of karlsruhe. the s. j. florsheim copy. \n ff. 52. trace stained and some worm tracing. later boards, rubbed. 4to. yudlov 355; yerushalmi 83. \n karlsruhe: pilta epstein and brother-in-law 1791"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"97","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116693/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew Passover Haggadah, titled \"Haggadah Shel Pesach\" (Haggadah for Passover), accompanied by a new commentary by Karl Friedman, printed in Karlsbad in the year 5689 (1929 CE). The text is entirely in Hebrew script, presented within a decorative border featuring intricate geometric and floral patterns. The title page clearly states the title, author, and place and date of publication, reflecting its purpose as a ritual text for the Passover Seder. This edition represents a 20th-century German-language area printing of a central Jewish liturgical work, likely intended for local Jewish communities.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:00.503Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116693,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116694/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah). hagadah shel pesach. with translation and instructions in judeo-german. \n \n \n \n text in square hebrew characters with vowel points, judeo-german translation in wayber-taytsch letters. printer\u2019s device on title (yaari, hebrew printers\u2019 marks no. 158). five woodcut illustrations. \n ff. 40. browned. modern boards. 8vo. cf. yudlov nos. 427-444. \n offenbach: tzvi hirsch segel shpitz & son, avraham segel, c. 1800"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"98","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116694/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew and Yiddish Passover Haggadah, titled \"Haggadah Shel Pesach\" (Haggadah for Passover), published in Offenbach in 1790. The book's cover features an elaborate decorative border with scrolling vines and floral elements, framing the Hebrew and Yiddish text. A prominent visual feature is the central printer's mark, depicting a deer leaping over a stream with trees in the background, enclosed in an oval cartouche with Hebrew text. This early edition, featuring both Hebrew and Yiddish, was likely intended for a broader Jewish audience in the German-speaking lands.","soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:00.504Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116694,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116695/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah). ma\u2019aleh beith chorin vehu seder hagadah shel pesach. with commentary together with instructions in ladino and yiddish. \n \n \n \n fine engraved illustrations in the amsterdam style. a wide-margined copy printed on thick paper. \n ff. 52. few light stains, leaves 5 and 7 supplied from another (plain paper) copy. modern boards. 4to. yudlov 633. \n vienna: anton schmid 1823 \n a deluxe copy, printed on thick paper. \n a deluxe copy, printed on thick paper."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"99","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116695/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew Passover Haggadah, titled \"Haggadah Shel Pesach\" (Haggadah for Passover), featuring text primarily in Hebrew with additional commentary. The book includes an engraved illustration depicting a Passover Seder scene, showing multiple figures around a table in an interior setting, with a landscape visible through a window. The text is arranged in columns, and the page is adorned with decorative elements and borders. This edition is a classic example of an illustrated Haggadah, serving as a ritual text for the Passover Seder, likely dating from the 18th or 19th century based on the engraving style.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:00.506Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116695,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116696/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah). seder hagadah shel pesach - service for the two first nights of passover. according to the custom of the german and polish jews. \n \n \n \n hebrew and english texts. two title-pages. from the alfonso cassuto collection. \n ff. (6), 7-34, (6). small tear on f. 20 not affecting text, usual staining. contemporary diced boards, spine with loss, shaken. tall 8vo. yudlov 729. \n london: hyam barnett 1833"},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"100","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116696/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":80,"aiDescription":"This is a bilingual Hebrew and English Passover Haggadah, titled \"Service for the Two First Nights of Passover,\" translated according to the custom of German and Polish Jews. The book was translated into English by the late David Levi and reprinted by Hyam Barnett in London in 1880. It features a dual-column layout with Hebrew on the right page and English on the left, each framed by a simple decorative border. This edition served as a liturgical text for the Passover Seder, catering to English-speaking Jews, and represents a significant example of a late 19th-century translation of Jewish ritual texts in England.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:00.507Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":116696,"estimateMin":120},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116697/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah) seder hagadah shel pesach. \n \n \n \n first edition with chassidic commentary \u201cpri chaim\u201d by r. avraham chaim of zlotchov (author of orach lechaim). \n ff. 24. lightly browned and stained in places, opening leaf detached. contemporary marbled boards. 4to. yudlov 1418. \n lvov (lemberg): a.n. suss 1873 \n approbation by r. avraham ya\u2019akov of sadigura who states that the commentary is based upon the teachings of r. dov baer, the maggid of mezeritch and his son, r. avraham the malach. \n approbation by r. avraham ya\u2019akov of sadigura who states that the commentary is based upon the teachings of r. dov baer, the maggid of mezeritch and his son, r. avraham the malach."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"101","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116697/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew Passover Haggadah titled \"סדר הגדה של פסח\" (Seder Haggadah shel Pesach), published in Lemberg in 1873 by A. N. Susse. The book is a liturgical text for the Passover Seder, written in Hebrew script with decorative borders. The cover features a prominent interlaced geometric border enclosing the title and publication information, characteristic of 19th-century Hebrew printing. The text is printed in black ink on light-colored paper, showing some signs of age and handling.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.728Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116697,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116698/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah). service for the first nights of passover. according to the custom of the german and polish jews. new english translation by rev. a. p. mendes. \n \n \n \n hebrew and english translation on facing pages. \n pp. (5), ff. 37, 39-51, pp. (3). stained. original gold-stamped cloth, worn. 8vo. yudlov 1505. \n london: p. vallentine 1878"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"102","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116698/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":70,"aiDescription":"This is a Fourth Edition of a Passover Seder service book titled \"SERVICE for the FIRST NIGHTS OF PASSOVER,\" published in London in 1878 by P. Vallentine. The book follows the custom of German and Polish Jews, including a compendium of laws, explanatory notes, and a new English translation by Rev. A. P. Mendes. The plain cover features the title, author, and publisher information, indicating a functional rather than decorative approach to its design. The text is in English, printed in black ink on aged light-colored paper, reflecting its late 19th-century origin.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.729Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116698,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116699/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah). hagadah shel pesach. \n \n \n \n sensitively illustrated by joseph budko. hebrew text. \n p. 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The printing is in black ink on light paper, showcasing a blend of traditional text with artistic embellishments by a named illustrator.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.730Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116699,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116700/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah). form of services for the first two nights of passover. with revised english translation. \n \n \n \n illustrated. hebrew with english translation on facing pages. \n pp. (2), 1-3, ff. 45. few stains and tears. loose in original printed boards. 8vo. yudlov 2914. \n new york: charlap- hebrew publishing company 1923 \n illustrated with images from the exodus story and contemporary seder scenes. \n illustrated with images from the exodus story and contemporary seder scenes."},"estimateMax":90,"lotNumber":"104","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116700/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This item is an illustration from a Haggadah, depicting a Jewish family gathered around a table for the Passover Seder. The scene shows multiple generations, including a bearded man, likely the patriarch, reading from a book, and women and children participating. The artwork is a pen-and-ink style drawing with cross-hatching for shading, characteristic of late 19th to early 20th-century book illustrations. The image, titled \"הסדר\" (The Seder) in Hebrew, captures a traditional domestic Jewish religious observance.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.732Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $90","currency":"USD","id":116700,"estimateMin":60},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116701/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah). die pessach-haggadah des gerschom kohen, prag 5287 / 1527. <<* with:>> explanatory booklet in german. \n \n \n \n limited edition of 300 copies on van geldern-holland handmade paper. * with explanatory introductory booklet in german. together, two vols. \n original vellum-backed marbled boards. folio. yudlov 3024, 3025; yaari 2020. \n (berlin: for the soncino gesellschaft 1926) \n facsimile edition of the prague hagadah of 1527. \n facsimile edition of the prague hagadah of 1527."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"105","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116701/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This item is a decorative page from a Hebrew text, likely a Haggadah, featuring intricate borders and an illustrated panel. The central Hebrew text is flanked by an elaborate floral and foliate border with classical motifs and small figures. Within the text block, there is a woodcut-style illustration of a robed figure holding a candle or staff. The page exhibits a blend of traditional Hebrew script with Renaissance or Baroque-inspired decorative elements, common in illuminated manuscripts or early printed books.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.734Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116701,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116702/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah). hagadah shel pessah\u2019 - ritual da ceia pascal. \n \n \n \n portuguese text only. translation by arturo carlos de barros basto (ben-rosh). \n pp. 40. browned. original printed wrappers, few tears. 8vo. yaari 2016; yerushalmi 151. \n porto: diario do porto 1928 \n passover hagadah produced expressly for the use of the community of marranos (or new christians) who held fast to crypto-jewish traditions in northern portugal. commonly thought to have faded into extinction, the community was regenerated in the 1920\u2019s under the leadership of captain barros-basto. \n passover hagadah produced expressly for the use of the community of marranos (or new christians) who held fast to crypto-jewish traditions in northern portugal. commonly thought to have faded into extinction, the community was regenerated in the 1920\u2019s under the leadership of captain barros-basto."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"106","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116702/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is a Passover Haggadah titled \"HAGADAH SHEL PESSAH' (RITUAL DA CEIA PASCAL)\", published in Porto in 1928 (5688 E.V.). This edition is a translation and arrangement by A. C. de Barros Basto (Ben-Rosh), produced by the Comunidade Israelita Porto, in Portuguese and possibly Hebrew. The simple, utilitarian brown paper cover features the title in bold black sans-serif font, with publication details and year framed by a thin black border. The minimalistic design reflects a focus on accessibility and modern utility rather than ornate decoration.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.736Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116702,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116703/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah) die darmstadter pessach-haggadah\u2026aus dem vierzehnten jahrhundert. \n \n \n \n one of 350 numbered copies. facsimile edition. edited by bruno italiener. plate volume. lacking companion volume. \n original half-roan gilt, over patterned boards, rubbed. folio. yudlov 3094; mayer 1147. \n leipzig: 1928"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"107","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116703/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":80,"aiDescription":"This is an illuminated manuscript page, likely from a Haggadah, featuring highly decorated Hebrew script and borders. The central 'ג' (Gimel) is an enlarged initial letter, richly gilded and set against a blue patterned background. The page is framed by a colorful border populated with human figures, animals (including a lion-like creature), and vibrant floral and foliate motifs. The artistic style with its bright colors, gold leaf, and figurative elements is characteristic of medieval or early modern illuminated Hebrew manuscripts, showcasing intricate craftsmanship.","soldPrice":225,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.737Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116703,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116704/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah). service for the first two nights of passover. \u201ccompliments of the bank of the united states, new york.\u201d \n \n \n \n final page with lyrics for the star spangled banner and hatikvah. \n pp. 64, (1). brittle, some marginal tears. loose in original gilt-tooled boards, worn. 8vo. yudlov 3127. \n new york: (1928) \n yiddish and english ads in this promotional hagadah boast: \u201cthe bank of united states\u2026resources $230,000,000.00 interest 4% per-cent paid on thrift accounts of $1.00 and over\u2026\u201d \n yiddish and english ads in this promotional hagadah boast: \u201cthe bank of united states\u2026resources $230,000,000.00 interest 4% per-cent paid on thrift accounts of $1.00 and over\u2026\u201d"},"estimateMax":90,"lotNumber":"108","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116704/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"aiDescription":"This item is a bilingual Hebrew and English Passover Seder service book, titled \"סדר הגדה של פסח\" and \"SERVICE for the first two nights of PASSOVER.\" It was distributed as a compliment from The Bank of United States, New York, likely in the early 20th century. The cover features an elaborate decorative border composed of repeated geometric and symbolic motifs, framing the bilingual title and publisher information. The aged, light-brown paper cover shows handwritten names \"Louis Wofsy\" and a number \"76,\" indicating personal use and historical context.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.739Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$70 - $90","currency":"USD","id":116704,"estimateMin":70},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116705/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah). hagadah shel pesach - la haggadah de pessach a l\u2019usage du rite sefardi. \n \n \n \n commentary by joseph guns and translation into french by loeb blum. many colored illustrated plates, musical notations. \n pp. (10), 64. slightly browned, usual wine stains and other stains. original color pictorial boards, spine taped repairs. folio. yudlov 3439. \n vienna: jos. schlesinger 1933"},"estimateMax":90,"lotNumber":"109","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116705/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"aiDescription":"An image of this item is unavailable, therefore no description can be generated based on visual features. 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The text mentions \"יקוץ אור\" (Yekutiel Or) and additional commentaries. The cover design is simple, featuring the title and publication details enclosed within a thin double-lined border, common for religious texts of the early to mid-20th century. The text is printed in black ink on light-colored paper, indicating a functional design for study and liturgical use.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.742Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116706,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116707/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah). hagadah shel pesach - hagada de pesah. \n \n \n \n each page with multicolored illustrations by the bezalel artist shlomo yedidyah - seelenfreund. introduction and instructions in rumanian by emeric szabo and rudolf kastner. \n original cloth-backed colored boards, touch stained. 8vo. yaari, 2264. \n cluj: 1938 \n rezső (rudolf) kasztner (1906-57) was a hungarian-jewish journalist and lawyer who became celebrated for his activities seeking to help jews escape the holocaust. he was assassinated in 1957 after an israeli court accused him of having collaborated with the nazis. hungarian born shlomo yedidyah-seelenfreund (1875-61) who moved to eretz israel in 1921 was deeply involved in the arts his entire life. \n rezső (rudolf) kasztner (1906-57) was a hungarian-jewish journalist and lawyer who became celebrated for his activities seeking to help jews escape the holocaust. he was assassinated in 1957 after an israeli court accused him of having collaborated with the nazis. hungarian born shlomo yedidyah-seelenfreund (1875-61) who moved to eretz israel in 1921 was deeply involved in the arts his entire life."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"111","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116707/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":300,"aiDescription":"This is a Hagada de Pesah, a Jewish liturgical text used during Passover, published in 1938. The book features text in Hebrew, Romanian, and likely other languages given the multilingual title page. Illustrations are by Slomo Jedidja - Seelenfreund (Jerusalem), with an introduction by Emeric Szabó and translation by Dr. Rudolf Kasztner. It was published by Editia S. A. Litografia Braun, Cluj, and has a visible blue and gold patterned spine on the left edge.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.974Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116707,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116708/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah). hagadah for passover. \n \n \n \n hebrew text with english translation, lavishly illustrated by saul raskin, including the song of songs; several pages in color. \n pp. 92. inscribed. original red boards, pictorial dust jacket torn. folio. yudlov 3855. \n new york: 1941"},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"112","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116708/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"No image is available for this lot, preventing a visual description. The item's details are limited to its catalog text, which is not provided. Therefore, a factual description of its type, genre, subject, period, materials, or features cannot be generated.","soldPrice":10,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.977Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":116708,"estimateMin":40},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116709/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah). the haggadah of passover. for members of the armed forces of the united states. edited by david and tamar de sola pool. \n \n \n \n text in hebrew and english. ends with the anthems: the star-spangled banner; america; and hatikvah. with pencil notations indicating this copy was utilized for a public seder service. \n pp. 123. light wear. original printed wrappers. 8vo. yudlov 3970. \n new york: national jewish welfare board 1945 \n \u201cthe passover festival of freedom has never been observed more poignantly than today, when we are struggling to preserve freedom for man\u201d (introduction). \n \u201cthe passover festival of freedom has never been observed more poignantly than today, when we are struggling to preserve freedom for man\u201d (introduction)."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"113","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116709/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is 'The Haggadah of Passover,' a Jewish liturgical text, published in 1945 (5705 in the Hebrew calendar). It was edited by David and Tamar De Sola Pool and specifically prepared for members of the armed forces of the United States. Published in New York by the National Jewish Welfare Board, the cover features a central circular logo with a Star of David and the initials 'JWB'.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.979Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116709,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116710/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah) hagadah leyeladim [\u201cthe children\u2019s haggadah.\u201d] \n \n \n \n edited by dr. a. m. silbermann. illustrated by erwin singer. third edition. hebrew only text. a surprisingly clean copy. \n ff. 45 (5). touch foxed. original pictorial boards, light wear. folio. yudlov 4089. \n london (amsterdam): shapiro, valentine & co. 1948 \n the beloved children\u2019s haggadah. \n the beloved children\u2019s haggadah."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"114","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116710/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"No image is available for this lot, preventing a visual description. 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Therefore, a factual description of its type, genre, subject, period, materials, or features cannot be generated.","soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.982Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116710,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116711/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(hagadah). bibliography of the passover haggadah. from the earliest printed edition to 1960. \n \n \n \n edited by abraham yaari. hebrew text, with introduction in english. illustrated plates. * with: supplement facsimile of the first printed hagadah (guadalajara, 1480). \n pp. xxix, 207, xix, xx. linen boards, with dust jacket, torn. folio. \n jerusalem: bamberger & wahrman 1960"},"estimateMax":90,"lotNumber":"115","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116711/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a bibliographic work titled 'Bibliography of the Passover Haggadah,' covering editions from the earliest printed to 1960. Authored by Abraham Yaari and published in Jerusalem by Bamberger & Wahrman in 1960, the book includes twenty-five reproductions from rare editions. A notable feature is a facsimile of a unique copy of the first printed Haggadah housed in the Jewish National and University Library, Jerusalem.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.983Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $90","currency":"USD","id":116711,"estimateMin":60},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116712/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"hanover, nathan nata. sha\u2019arei zion [select prayers with mystical meditations]. \n \n \n \n hebrew with portions in judeo-german. \n ff. (36). ex-library, stained, closely shaved, crude taped repairs, some loss supplied in an early hand. modern boards. sm 4to. vinograd, wilhermsdorf 47. \n wilhermsdorf: yitzchak katz 1690 \n nathan nata hanover (d. 1683), a native of volhynia, survived the infamous chmelnicki massacres of 1648-9, subsequently recording the atrocities in his woeful chronicle \u201cyeven metzulah\u201d (venice, 1653). in italy, where he sought refuge, he made the acquaintance of the great kabbalists of the time: moses zacuto, hayyim cohen, nathan spira, and benjamin halevi. in the present work, sha\u2019arei zion (first ed. 1662), hanover recorded for posterity the lurianic traditions he imbibed from these men. his work in turn, served as a conduit for the kabbalistic traditions, and thus became immensely popular. \n nathan nata hanover (d. 1683), a native of volhynia, survived the infamous chmelnicki massacres of 1648-9, subsequently recording the atrocities in his woeful chronicle \u201cyeven metzulah\u201d (venice, 1653). in italy, where he sought refuge, he made the acquaintance of the great kabbalists of the time: moses zacuto, hayyim cohen, nathan spira, and benjamin halevi. in the present work, sha\u2019arei zion (first ed. 1662), hanover recorded for posterity the lurianic traditions he imbibed from these men. his work in turn, served as a conduit for the kabbalistic traditions, and thus became immensely popular."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"116","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116712/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":120,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed Hebrew book, likely a religious or Kabbalistic text, given the title 'ספר שערי ציון' (Sefer Sha'arei Tzion - Book of the Gates of Zion). The title page features elaborate decorative borders with floral and geometric patterns, and a row of small human figures at the bottom. The text is primarily in Hebrew, printed in a traditional layout, and the page shows signs of age and wear with some visible foxing and a dark binding on the left.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.985Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116712,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116713/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116713/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"hechler, william henry. (chaplain to the british embassy, vienna 1845-1931). autograph postcard signed, written in german to dr. fabian jolles of vienna. \n \n \n \n in this personal note, hechler confides that he is in bed with the \u2018flu. \n p. (1) + address panel. \n vienna,: 10th may 1900 \n christian zionist william henry hechler played a pivotal, if forgotten role in the history of modern zionism. born in benares, india, to christian missionaries, by dint of his mixed parentage hechler was equally adept in both english and german languages. his position as private tutor to the children of frederick, grand duke of baden the uncle to kaiser wilhelm ii, gave him unusual access to the centers of power. it was through hechler's intermediacy that there was arranged the historic meeting between theodor herzl and the kaiser during the latters visit to the holy land in 1898. hechler's motivation was deeply christian and strongly advocated for political zionism and remained a supporter and close friend of herzl. \n christian zionist william henry hechler played a pivotal, if forgotten role in the history of modern zionism. born in benares, india, to christian missionaries, by dint of his mixed parentage hechler was equally adept in both english and german languages. his position as private tutor to the children of frederick, grand duke of baden the uncle to kaiser wilhelm ii, gave him unusual access to the centers of power. it was through hechler's intermediacy that there was arranged the historic meeting between theodor herzl and the kaiser during the latters visit to the holy land in 1898. hechler's motivation was deeply christian and strongly advocated for political zionism and remained a supporter and close friend of herzl."},"estimateMax":70,"lotNumber":"117","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116713/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":25,"aiDescription":"This is a vintage 'Correspondenz-Karte' (postcard) from 1900, as indicated by postmarks dated '11.5.00 WIEN' and '10-11 V'. The postcard is addressed to 'Frau Dr. Fabi Jolles' in Vienna, with handwritten German script. It features a decorative green border with a repeating pattern and includes postage stamps and cancellation marks, characteristic of early 20th-century postal history.","soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.987Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $70","currency":"USD","id":116713,"estimateMin":50},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116714/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116714/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(hebraism) moses ben maimon (maimonides / ramba\u201dm). \n \n \n \n constitutiones de fundamentis legis (hilkhoth yesodei ha-torah). pp. (8),148. translated by guglielmus vorstius (willem hendrik voorst). amsterdam, 1638. * bound together with: abrabanel, isaac. de capite fidei (rosh amanah). pp. 118, (10). amsterdam, 1638. * and: gans, david. germen davidis (zemach david). pp. (8), 314, (18). leiden, 1644. * and: capitula r. elieser (pirkei de-rabbi eliezer). pp. (8), 254, (16). leiden, 1644. four hebraic works translated into latin. on titles of first two works, printer\u2019s mark showing astrolabe flanked by angel and man. on titles of last two works printer\u2019s mark has agricultutral scene with hebrew tetragrammaton in background. first work with text in hebrew and latin translation, last three works text in latin. \n lightly browned and stained. recent boards. thick 4to. vinograd, amsterdam 43; fuks, 200; \n v.p: v.d \n the latin translations of maimonides\u2019 mishneh torah and isaac abravanel\u2019s rosh amanah were issued simultaneously in amsterdam in 1638. the latin translations of david ganz\u2019s zemah david and pirke de-rabbi eliezer were issued in leiden in 1644. all four works were translated by the same christian hebraist, willem voorst (guglielmus vorstius). aaron katchen has analyzed vorstius\u2019 translations of the four works in great detail. katchen\u2019s conclusion is that voorst sought to promote the christian faith through sources found in jewish literature. see aaron l. katchen, christian hebraists and dutch rabbis (1984) pp. 235-47. \n the latin translations of maimonides\u2019 mishneh torah and isaac abravanel\u2019s rosh amanah were issued simultaneously in amsterdam in 1638. the latin translations of david ganz\u2019s zemah david and pirke de-rabbi eliezer were issued in leiden in 1644. all four works were translated by the same christian hebraist, willem voorst (guglielmus vorstius). aaron katchen has analyzed vorstius\u2019 translations of the four works in great detail. katchen\u2019s conclusion is that voorst sought to promote the christian faith through sources found in jewish literature. see aaron l. katchen, christian hebraists and dutch rabbis (1984) pp. 235-47."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"118","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116714/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is a rare printed book titled 'Liber de capite fidei' by Isaaco Abarbanele, translated into Latin by Gvilielmvm Vorstivm. Published in 'AMSTELODAMI' by Gviliel & Iohannem Blaev in 'MDXXXVIII' (1638), the text discusses the roots and principles of religion, indicated by the Latin title. The title page features a significant engraved vignette depicting an armillary sphere flanked by an angel and a classical figure, with a banner proclaiming 'INDEFESSUS AGENDO'.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.989Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116714,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116715/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"herzl, theodor. (father of political zionism, 1860-1904). <<autograph letter signed>> in german confirming a morning appointment to hear the reading of a play at the burgtheater. \n \n \n \n written on embossed personalized headed paper. \n pp. 1. integral fold. 12mo. with english transcription. \n n.p: monday, november 24th n.y \n possibly written in herzl\u2019s latter years. the elder-statesman of modern zionism tells his correspondent: \u201ci shall be there to pick you up at around half-past nine tomorrow morning. but i will not go climb all those stairs, i will just ring the bell. so, please be ready!\u201d \n possibly written in herzl\u2019s latter years. the elder-statesman of modern zionism tells his correspondent: \u201ci shall be there to pick you up at around half-past nine tomorrow morning. but i will not go climb all those stairs, i will just ring the bell. so, please be ready!\u201d"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"119","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116715/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":300,"aiDescription":"This is a handwritten German letter, seemingly a personal correspondence, with a date indicated as 'Montag 24/11'. The script is in a cursive German hand, suggesting a period consistent with pre-modern or early 20th-century writing styles. The letter is written on a cream-colored paper and has additional handwriting in the left margin, possibly indicating a date or context related to the communication. The content appears to discuss an arrangement or a meeting.","soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.990Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116715,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116716/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"hirsch, samson raphael. horeb, versuche &uuml;ber jissro&eacute;ls pflichten in der zerstreuung, zun&auml;cht f&uuml;r jissro&eacute;ls denkende j&uuml;nglinge und jungfrauen [\u201choreb, essay concerning israel's duties in the diaspora, primarily for israel's thinking young men and women.\u201d] \n \n \n \n first edition. text in german interspersed with hebrew. \n pp. 16, 795, (1). foxed, upper portion of pp. 127-8 torn away and supplied in a contemporary hand, underscoring in magenta pencil, pp. 789-90 detached. final two pages crudely repaired with some minor loss of text. contemporary half-calf boards, rubbed, spine starting. 8vo. \n altona: johann friedrich hammerich 1837 \n horeb was published shortly before rabbiner hirsch turned thirty years of age. in time, the book became the most celebrated of his works and established the author\u2019s reputation as an insightful and original jewish thinker. hirsch set down here his unique system of ta'amei hamitzvoth (rationales of the precepts) noting numerous sources culled from a wide range of rabbinic literature. see e.m. klugman, rabbi samson raphael hirsch, a biography (1996) pp. 67-72. \n horeb was published shortly before rabbiner hirsch turned thirty years of age. in time, the book became the most celebrated of his works and established the author\u2019s reputation as an insightful and original jewish thinker. hirsch set down here his unique system of ta'amei hamitzvoth (rationales of the precepts) noting numerous sources culled from a wide range of rabbinic literature. see e.m. klugman, rabbi samson raphael hirsch, a biography (1996) pp. 67-72."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"120","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116716/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":300,"aiDescription":"This is an early German religious text titled 'Versuche über Jissroels Pflichten in der Zerstreuung' (Essays on Israel's Duties in the Diaspora). Authored by Samson Raphael Hirsch, 'Grossherzoglich Oldenburgischem Land-Rabbiner,' it was published in Altona by Johann Friedrich Hammerich in 1837. The book is intended for 'Jissroels denkende Jünglinge und Jungfrauen,' indicating a didactic purpose for young Jewish individuals. The cover features an old Hebrew character at the top and a quote in German below the author's name.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:07.992Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116716,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116717/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(holocaust). hebrew poster, concerning the 1933 ha\u2019avara agreement. \n \n \n \n \u201cdon\u2019t worry hitler! the jews of eretz israel are helping you. here\u2019s another transfer order\u2026\u201d reads this scathing poster. hitler sits with a bottle of liquor while a boorish nazi hands him a document, as murdered victims of the regime swing from the gallows in the background. \n edges chipped. 12 x 19 inches. \n haifa: noach warhaftig press 1934 \n the ha\u2019avara agreement was signed between nazi germany and the zionistische vereinigung f&uuml;r deutschland on august 25, 1933. until then, german jews who emigrated were forced to leave behind all their assets. the new agreement allowed them to recoup these assets by transferring them to palestine as german export goods, thus preventing their economic ruin. some 60,000 german jews moved to palestine via this method. however the agreement was seen by some as a violation of the boycott of germany, and in effect, collaboration with the nazi regime. this poster takes that perspective. indeed, so upsetting was the message, that the word \u201ctransfer\u201d is pasted over on this poster. \n the ha\u2019avara agreement was signed between nazi germany and the zionistische vereinigung f&uuml;r deutschland on august 25, 1933. until then, german jews who emigrated were forced to leave behind all their assets. the new agreement allowed them to recoup these assets by transferring them to palestine as german export goods, thus preventing their economic ruin. some 60,000 german jews moved to palestine via this method. however the agreement was seen by some as a violation of the boycott of germany, and in effect, collaboration with the nazi regime. this poster takes that perspective. indeed, so upsetting was the message, that the word \u201ctransfer\u201d is pasted over on this poster."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"121","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116717/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":450,"aiDescription":"This is an anti-Nazi political cartoon, likely a poster or broadside, from the World War II era. It depicts Adolf Hitler, looking disheveled and drunk, holding a bottle, while a uniformed Nazi officer angrily waves a paper at him. In the background, gallows are visible, suggesting executions or impending doom. The image features text in Hebrew, including a title in red, and an 'AIA STUDIO' mark, indicating its production origins. The piece is a stark visual commentary on the Nazi regime, rendered in black and white on a pale yellow background, with red accents for the Hebrew text at the top.","soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:10.985Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":116717,"estimateMin":500},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116718/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(holocaust). la tefila du soldat. livre de pri&egrave;res a l\u2019usage des militaires isra&eacute;lites en campagne [\u201cbook of prayers for jewish soldiers along the front]. \n \n \n \n french and hebrew texts. contains jewish calendar for 1940, and both aschkenazic and sephardic versions of the kaddish. \n pp. (6), 46, (4), 64. original limp boards. 12mo. \n paris: 1939 \n the preface directed to the french-jewish soldier, composed by isaiah schwartz, grand rabbi of france notes: \u201cthis tefila is the reproduction of that which aided your elders to pray in the last war. you are called some twenty years later to defend our land against the same enemy.\u201d on september 1st, 1939, germany invaded poland. the french response was a general mobilization against possible attack. action along the seemingly quiet western front came to be known as the \u201cphony war.\u201d many in france and great britain were lulled into a false sense of security over the following several months. however on may 9th, 1940, germany unleashed its offensive against belgium and the netherlands, and on june 14th, 1940, the nazis entered paris unopposed. \n the preface directed to the french-jewish soldier, composed by isaiah schwartz, grand rabbi of france notes: \u201cthis tefila is the reproduction of that which aided your elders to pray in the last war. you are called some twenty years later to defend our land against the same enemy.\u201d on september 1st, 1939, germany invaded poland. the french response was a general mobilization against possible attack. action along the seemingly quiet western front came to be known as the \u201cphony war.\u201d many in france and great britain were lulled into a false sense of security over the following several months. however on may 9th, 1940, germany unleashed its offensive against belgium and the netherlands, and on june 14th, 1940, the nazis entered paris unopposed."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"122","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116718/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":80,"aiDescription":"This item is a prayer book titled 'LA TEFILA DU SOLDAT' (The Soldier's Prayer). It is described as a 'Livre de prières à l'usage des militaires israélites en campagne' (Prayer book for the use of Israelite soldiers in the field). Published in Paris in 1939, this book is written in French and likely intended for Jewish soldiers during the early period of World War II. The cover features a quote from Numbers X, 9, emphasizing divine protection in battle. The book's simple cover suggests a functional, wartime publication.","soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:10.986Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116718,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116719/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(holocaust). the great synagogue will rise again: order of service at the national day of intercession and prayer, september, 1941, in the ruins of the great synagogue, aldgate, london. \n \n \n \n photographic folding plate of the service. with sermon by chief rabbi dr. j.h. hertz. \n pp. 16. original printed wrappers. 8vo. \n (london): office of the chief rabbi 1941 \n the great synagogue of london was built in 1690 at duke's place, north of aldgate and was a center of ashkenazi jewish life in london for centuries. the synagogue was destroyed on may 10, 1941, during the london blitz. \n the great synagogue of london was built in 1690 at duke's place, north of aldgate and was a center of ashkenazi jewish life in london for centuries. the synagogue was destroyed on may 10, 1941, during the london blitz."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"123","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116719/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is a black and white photographic print depicting a large crowd gathered within the ruins of a building, likely a synagogue, after its destruction. The image captures a somber public meeting or commemoration, with many men wearing hats, suggesting a formal occasion amidst devastation. The architectural remnants visible include damaged arches and walls, with some debris on the ground. A flag, possibly British, is partially visible in the background, indicating a post-war context or event. The photograph documents a significant historical moment of resilience or remembrance following destruction.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:10.987Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116719,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116720/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(holocaust). report. the emergency committee in aid of displaced foreign scholars. \n \n \n \n foldout map of the united states displaying the institutions that assisted the venture. \n pp. 16. original printed wrappers detached. 8vo. \n new york: 1941 \n the emergency committee in aid of displaced foreign scholars assisted scholars who were barred from teaching, persecuted and threatened with imprisonment by the nazis. hundreds of european scholars were successfully relocated to america some of whom became nobel laureates in diverse fields such as literature, medicine, and physics. \n the emergency committee in aid of displaced foreign scholars assisted scholars who were barred from teaching, persecuted and threatened with imprisonment by the nazis. hundreds of european scholars were successfully relocated to america some of whom became nobel laureates in diverse fields such as literature, medicine, and physics."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"124","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116720/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This item is a report titled 'The EMERGENCY COMMITTEE in aid of DISPLACED FOREIGN SCHOLARS'. The report is dated as of June 1, 1941, and includes the address '2 West 45th Street, New York'. This document represents a historical record of efforts to assist academics displaced by global conflicts, likely referring to those fleeing persecution in Europe during World War II. The cover shows a plain, aged paper, indicating its vintage and functional purpose. It is a textual document, likely detailing the committee's activities and financial status.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:10.989Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116720,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116721/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(holocaust). protective pass (\u201cschweizer kollektivpass\u201d) issued to a hungarian jew, szoke pal, endorsed by the swiss legation, budapest. \n \n \n \n single printed page with typed entries and stamped endorsement. \n folds. 4to. \n budapest: 23rd october 1944 \n original protective pass issued by the swiss department of foreign interests in budapest, led by carl lutz. once the nazis took over budapest in 1944, they immediately began deporting jews to auschwitz and extermination. consul lutz negotiated a deal with the hungarian government and the nazis and gained permission to issue protective letters to 8,000 hungarian jews for emigration to palestine. yet he went further, deliberately using his permission for 8,000 as applying to families rather than individuals, and so proceeded to issue tens of thousands of additional protective letters, all of them bearing a number between one and 8,000. he also set up some 75 \u201csafe houses\u201d throughout budapest, declaring them annexes of the swiss legation and thus off-limits to hungarian forces or nazi soldiers. in 1965 lutz was the first swiss national named to the list of righteous among the nations by yad vashem. he is credited with saving almost 65,000 jews from the german and hungarian nazis and their sympathizers. \n original protective pass issued by the swiss department of foreign interests in budapest, led by carl lutz. once the nazis took over budapest in 1944, they immediately began deporting jews to auschwitz and extermination. consul lutz negotiated a deal with the hungarian government and the nazis and gained permission to issue protective letters to 8,000 hungarian jews for emigration to palestine. yet he went further, deliberately using his permission for 8,000 as applying to families rather than individuals, and so proceeded to issue tens of thousands of additional protective letters, all of them bearing a number between one and 8,000. he also set up some 75 \u201csafe houses\u201d throughout budapest, declaring them annexes of the swiss legation and thus off-limits to hungarian forces or nazi soldiers. in 1965 lutz was the first swiss national named to the list of righteous among the nations by yad vashem. he is credited with saving almost 65,000 jews from the german and hungarian nazis and their sympathizers."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"125","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116721/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":600,"aiDescription":"This document is an official certificate or letter from the Swiss Legation (Schweizerische Gesandtschaft) in Budapest, dated October 28, 1944. Titled 'SVAJCI KÖVETSÉG IDEGEN ÉRDEKEK KÉPVISELETE' in Hungarian and 'SCHWEIZERISCHE GESANDTSCHAFT ABTEILUNG FÜR FREMDE INTERESSEN' in German, it concerns the emigration of an individual named Szöke Pál. The document is likely a protective pass or certification for travel, issued during the Holocaust to assist in the rescue of Jewish individuals. It features the emblem of Switzerland and is written in both Hungarian and German, indicating its official nature and target audience.","soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:10.990Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":116721,"estimateMin":800},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116722/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116722/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(holocaust). safe conduct pass of aron weksler of białystok, poland. \n \n \n \n bearing visas for travel from lithuania to cura&ccedil;ao (or other overseas dutch territory), with transit through japan. issued by japanese consul in kaunas, chiune sugihara, with his manuscript endorsement and original signature. and by acting dutch consul in kaunas jan zwartendijk, with his endorsed stamp and original signature. document of polish citizenship issued by the polish interests section of the british legation in kaunas and signed by charge d\u2019affaires, sir thomas preston. one printed page containing manuscript entries, verso with stamped endorsements and original signatures, and attached integral blank. texts in french, polish, english and japanese. photograph of weksler on first page. \n central folds, rust marks from paper clips. 8 x 11.5 inches. \n kaunas (kovno), lithuania: 14th december, 1939 / 30th july, 1940 / 31st july, 1940 \n a highly rare, original travel document issued by japanese diplomat chiune sugihara and dutch diplomat jan zwartendijk. this single paper allowed the jewish bearer to escape an otherwise certain death in lithuania. chiune (sempo) sugihara served as vice-consul of the empire of japan in lithuania, based in kaunas. during world war ii, he helped thousands of jews leave the country by issuing transit visas for travel to japan. most of these jews were refugees from nazi-occupied western poland, or soviet-occupied eastern poland, as well as residents of lithuania. in the fall of 1939, after leaving his position as deputy foreign minister in manchuria, sugihara was posted to kaunas to serve as japan\u2019s consul with orders to monitor soviet and german troop movements in the baltic region. in the summer of 1940, lithuania was officially annexed by the soviet union as a constituent soviet republic and all foreign diplomats were ordered expelled. jewish refugees present in kaunas were terrified, as now, in addition to their trauma having escaped from nazism, the threat of communist control arose. possibilities for escape were few: all of western europe was now occupied by the nazis, thus any possible gateway to palestine and the american continent was closed. any remaining possible option required diplomatic permits \u2013 visas \u2013 to cross international borders. agonized by the plight of the jewish refugees and with the support of l. p. de decker, the dutch ambassador to the three baltic states, who resided in riga (latvia), the part-time acting dutch consul in kaunas, jan zwartendijk, agreed to help by providing documentation for travel to the caribbean island of cura&ccedil;ao. yet such a journey would require passage through a destination accessible from where those fleeing currently were. chiune sugihara aware that these jewish applicants were in danger the longer they stayed in lithuania - and with no evidence of support from his foreign ministry - began issuing transit visas, for travel eastward, through japan. soon he was ordered by tokyo to cease issuing such paperwork, yet so troubled was sugihara by the frightening situation of the jews, he chose to disobey the order all the while receiving warnings from his superiors of personal prosecution. on the 4th september 1940, the soviets forcibly closed the japanese legation, yet even from the very train that was to transport him out of lithuania, sugihara continued to issue visas - often single documents suitable that saved an entire family. eleven months later the small window of escape was indeed gone. lithuania was occupied by germany and the majority of the jews that remained in the country were swiftly murdered by the nazis and their local collaborators. in 1985, the state of israel honored chiune sugihara (1900-86) with the title \u201crighteous among the nations\u201d for his actions, the only japanese national to be so titled. later, in 1997, jan zwartendijk (1896-1976) the dutch consul in kaunas, was posthumously honored as \u201crighteous among the nations.\u201d by breaking diplomatic protocol, the selfless actions of these two diplomats based in lithuania in the summer of 1940 enabled thousands of desperate jews the possibility of surviving the murderous nazi onslaught against european jewry. it is estimated that more than 40,000 jews (survivors and their descendants) are alive today due to the issue by zwartendijk and sugihara of this \u201cvisa for life.\u201d \n a highly rare, original travel document issued by japanese diplomat chiune sugihara and dutch diplomat jan zwartendijk. this single paper allowed the jewish bearer to escape an otherwise certain death in lithuania. chiune (sempo) sugihara served as vice-consul of the empire of japan in lithuania, based in kaunas. during world war ii, he helped thousands of jews leave the country by issuing transit visas for travel to japan. most of these jews were refugees from nazi-occupied western poland, or soviet-occupied eastern poland, as well as residents of lithuania. in the fall of 1939, after leaving his position as deputy foreign minister in manchuria, sugihara was posted to kaunas to serve as japan\u2019s consul with orders to monitor soviet and german troop movements in the baltic region. in the summer of 1940, lithuania was officially annexed by the soviet union as a constituent soviet republic and all foreign diplomats were ordered expelled. jewish refugees present in kaunas were terrified, as now, in addition to their trauma having escaped from nazism, the threat of communist control arose. possibilities for escape were few: all of western europe was now occupied by the nazis, thus any possible gateway to palestine and the american continent was closed. any remaining possible option required diplomatic permits \u2013 visas \u2013 to cross international borders. agonized by the plight of the jewish refugees and with the support of l. p. de decker, the dutch ambassador to the three baltic states, who resided in riga (latvia), the part-time acting dutch consul in kaunas, jan zwartendijk, agreed to help by providing documentation for travel to the caribbean island of cura&ccedil;ao. yet such a journey would require passage through a destination accessible from where those fleeing currently were. chiune sugihara aware that these jewish applicants were in danger the longer they stayed in lithuania - and with no evidence of support from his foreign ministry - began issuing transit visas, for travel eastward, through japan. soon he was ordered by tokyo to cease issuing such paperwork, yet so troubled was sugihara by the frightening situation of the jews, he chose to disobey the order all the while receiving warnings from his superiors of personal prosecution. on the 4th september 1940, the soviets forcibly closed the japanese legation, yet even from the very train that was to transport him out of lithuania, sugihara continued to issue visas - often single documents suitable that saved an entire family. eleven months later the small window of escape was indeed gone. lithuania was occupied by germany and the majority of the jews that remained in the country were swiftly murdered by the nazis and their local collaborators. in 1985, the state of israel honored chiune sugihara (1900-86) with the title \u201crighteous among the nations\u201d for his actions, the only japanese national to be so titled. later, in 1997, jan zwartendijk (1896-1976) the dutch consul in kaunas, was posthumously honored as \u201crighteous among the nations.\u201d by breaking diplomatic protocol, the selfless actions of these two diplomats based in lithuania in the summer of 1940 enabled thousands of desperate jews the possibility of surviving the murderous nazi onslaught against european jewry. it is estimated that more than 40,000 jews (survivors and their descendants) are alive today due to the issue by zwartendijk and sugihara of this \u201cvisa for life.\u201d"},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"126","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116722/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":10000,"aiDescription":"This is an official certificate, or 'Zaświadczenie Certificat,' issued by the Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Kaunas (Kownie), dated December 14, 1939. The document identifies Mr. WEKSLER ARON, born in 1890 in Dziąłtzer, detailing personal information such as his profession (machinist-technician), height (haut), and hair (bruns). A passport-style photograph of Mr. Weksler is affixed, along with his signature. The certificate is in Polish and French, bears official stamps and signatures, and confirms his Polish citizenship, likely serving as a crucial identity and travel document during the early stages of World War II.","soldPrice":10000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:10.992Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$12,000 - $15,000","currency":"USD","id":116722,"estimateMin":12000},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116723/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(holocaust). (poster). agudas israel organisation - public meeting. \n \n \n \n speakers listed: rabbi dr. jacob avigdor, rabbi w. s. jacobson, dr. i. levin, rabbi zvi hirsch meisels, rabbi pinchas m. teitz, and dr. hillel zeidman. \n edges chipped, heavy folds. 19 x 30 inches. \n london: 5 tebet 5705 / 9 december 1945 \n the holocaust and the needs of the survivors was the topic of this public meeting. the connection of many of the speakers to the devastation of european jewry is noted (e.g. zeidman, who would later publish his diary of the warsaw ghetto) is listed as \u201cdr. hillel zeidman, of warsaw ghetto.\u201d according to a report of the meeting recorded in the jewish chronicle (december 7, 1945), rabbi meisels (the veitziner rov) spoke of his tragic address to 1,400 teenagers in auschwitz shortly before they were led to their murder on rosh hashanah, 1944. \n the holocaust and the needs of the survivors was the topic of this public meeting. the connection of many of the speakers to the devastation of european jewry is noted (e.g. zeidman, who would later publish his diary of the warsaw ghetto) is listed as \u201cdr. hillel zeidman, of warsaw ghetto.\u201d according to a report of the meeting recorded in the jewish chronicle (december 7, 1945), rabbi meisels (the veitziner rov) spoke of his tragic address to 1,400 teenagers in auschwitz shortly before they were led to their murder on rosh hashanah, 1944."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"127","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116723/view","tags":["uscollectibles_promotional","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is a historical poster advertising a 'PUBLIC MEETING' organized by the AGUDAS ISRAEL ORGANISATION (North-West London District). The meeting was scheduled for Sunday, December 9th \u2013 5th Teveth, at 3:30 p.m. at THE HODFORD HALL in Golders Green, N.W. 11. The poster lists several prominent speakers, including rabbis and doctors, some of whom were associated with refugee camps or ghettos, indicating its focus on Jewish communal issues during or immediately after World War II. The poster is in English and features bold black lettering on a light background, characteristic of public announcements from that period, with 'ADMISSION FREE' noted at the bottom.","soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:10.993Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116723,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116724/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(holocaust). the extermination of polish jews - album of pictures. \n \n \n \n more than 250 photographic illustrations. captioned in polish, russian, english, french, yiddish and hebrew. foreword by the historian philip friedman. \n ff. (21), 104, (15). first few leaves worn along edge. recent boards. large oblong 4to. \n lodz: the central jewish historical committee in poland 1945 \n as noted in the introduction, many of the photographs in the collection were taken by the nazis themselves: \"it is characteristic for the mentality of these murderers, that they had a general liking for keeping 'charming' keepsakes of their criminal and cruel activities. the most popular form was to register their 'achievements' by taking amateur photographs.\u201d \n as noted in the introduction, many of the photographs in the collection were taken by the nazis themselves: \"it is characteristic for the mentality of these murderers, that they had a general liking for keeping 'charming' keepsakes of their criminal and cruel activities. the most popular form was to register their 'achievements' by taking amateur photographs.\u201d"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"128","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116724/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This item is the cover of a photographic album titled 'EXTERMINATION DES JUIFS EN POLOGNE'. The title is also presented in Yiddish ('דער חורבן פון פוילישן יידנטום') and Hebrew ('חורבן יהודי פולין'). This trilingual title emphasizes the subject matter: the Holocaust in Poland. The plain, light-colored cover with bold black lettering suggests a serious, documentary purpose. It is a visual record, likely containing photographs, that serves as a testament to the destruction of Polish Jewry during World War II, making it a significant historical and educational artifact.","soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:10.994Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116724,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116725/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(holocaust). wystawa dzieł zydowskich artyst&oacute;w plastyk&oacute;w męczennik&oacute;w niemieckiej okupacji 1939\u20131945 [\u201cexhibition of works of jewish artists, martyrs of the german occupation 1939-1945.\u201d] \n \n \n \n eight pages of illustrations. text in yiddish and polish. introduction by jozef sandel. \n pp. 8, (8), 8. brittle. original printed wrappers. 8vo. \n warsaw: 1948 \n catalogue of an exhibition prepared by the jewish society for the promotion of fine arts (a precursor to the żih/the jewish historical institute, warsaw). it was organized to accompany the commemoration of the 5th anniversary of the warsaw ghetto uprising. the exhibition was held at 5, tlomackie, the street where warsaw\u2019s great synagogue stood before it was blown up by the nazis under the direction of jurgen stroop. see elvira grozinger & magdalena ruta, under the red banner: yiddish culture in the communist countries in the post-war era (2008). \n catalogue of an exhibition prepared by the jewish society for the promotion of fine arts (a precursor to the żih/the jewish historical institute, warsaw). it was organized to accompany the commemoration of the 5th anniversary of the warsaw ghetto uprising. the exhibition was held at 5, tlomackie, the street where warsaw\u2019s great synagogue stood before it was blown up by the nazis under the direction of jurgen stroop. see elvira grozinger & magdalena ruta, under the red banner: yiddish culture in the communist countries in the post-war era (2008)."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"129","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116725/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is a catalog cover for an art exhibition titled 'WYSTAWA' (Exhibition), presented by the Jewish Society for the Promotion of Fine Arts and the Jewish Historical Institute. The exhibition, held in Warsaw in April\u2013May 1948, featured works by 'ŻYDOWSKICH ARTYSTÓW PLASTYKÓW MĘCZENNIKÓW NIEMIECKIEJ OKUPACJI 1939\u20131945' (Jewish Plastic Artists Martyrs of the German Occupation 1939\u20131945). The cover includes a stylized woodcut-like illustration of a torch or a burning plant, symbolizing remembrance and resilience. This document, in Polish, serves as a poignant memorial to Jewish artists who perished during the Holocaust.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:10.996Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116725,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116726/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(holocaust). fortrag iber taharas-hamishpachah. \n \n \n \n an address by rabbi avraham dovber kahane shapira to the first beth ya\u2019acov alliance conference in kovno in 1936. text in yiddish and hebrew. \n pp. 124. browned. original printed wrappers, worn. 8vo. \n (germany): c. 1945 \n a pre-war publication, re-issued by the merkaz benos agudas yisrael u\u2019beis ya\u2019akov in deutschland (\u2018central organization of agudath israel\u2019s girl\u2019s division and beth jacob in germany\u2019). this speaks of the desire in the dp camps for a return to religious life following the holocaust, especially, in this case, by women, and the precepts particular to them. \u201cauthorized by the united nations relief and rehabilitation association - us zone.\u201d \n a pre-war publication, re-issued by the merkaz benos agudas yisrael u\u2019beis ya\u2019akov in deutschland (\u2018central organization of agudath israel\u2019s girl\u2019s division and beth jacob in germany\u2019). this speaks of the desire in the dp camps for a return to religious life following the holocaust, especially, in this case, by women, and the precepts particular to them. \u201cauthorized by the united nations relief and rehabilitation association - us zone.\u201d"},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"130","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116726/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":90,"aiDescription":"This item is the back cover of a book, likely a religious text, titled 'PARTERAG TAHARAT HAMISHPACHA' (Purity of the Family). The text is primarily in Hebrew and Yiddish, indicating its target audience and religious content. It mentions being authored by 'מרן אברהם ליבער כהנא שפירא שליט\"א' (Our Master Avraham Lieder Kahana Shapira) and 'אבי\"ד דקיק סאונאס' (Chief Rabbi of the community of Saunas). The publication details mention 'בית-יעקב' (Beis Yaakov) and 'בנדפס בבית אגודת ישראל ובבית יעקב' (Printed in the house of Agudat Israel and Beis Yaakov), suggesting its affiliation with orthodox Jewish institutions. The cover is a plain, aged paper with a handwritten library number '212 S9' visible.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:10.997Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":116726,"estimateMin":120},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116727/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"honert, taco hajo van den. dissertationes historicae : i. de creatione mundi, ii. de situ edenis, et horti, quem deus ipse ea in regione plantavit, iii. de lingua primaeva, eiusque propagatione, atque inde natis variis ac multiplicibus dialectis\u2026 \n \n \n \n first edition. latin with occasional greek and hebrew. large, folded map of the world. title page printed in red and black. printed on thick paper. the baron de warenghien copy. \n pp. (6), 286, (2). lightly browned. contemporary gilt tooled calf, rubbed. 8vo. \n leiden: abraham kallewier 1738 \n dutch theologian t.h. honert (1666-1740) was a professor of theology and hebrew antiquities at the university of leiden. this comprehensive and critical study on the book of genesis, is comprised of three sections: the creation of the world - follows the hebrew narrative of genesis\u2019s seven days of creation, phrase by phrase, with explanation and commentary in latin. second: a discussion of the garden of eden and its four rivers: pison, gihon, hiddekel, euphrates and includes the foldout map by f. v. bleyswyk, centered around canaan. third: the origin of languages of the first centuries, and its propagation into various and complex dialects; includes hebrew root words. \n dutch theologian t.h. honert (1666-1740) was a professor of theology and hebrew antiquities at the university of leiden. this comprehensive and critical study on the book of genesis, is comprised of three sections: the creation of the world - follows the hebrew narrative of genesis\u2019s seven days of creation, phrase by phrase, with explanation and commentary in latin. second: a discussion of the garden of eden and its four rivers: pison, gihon, hiddekel, euphrates and includes the foldout map by f. v. bleyswyk, centered around canaan. third: the origin of languages of the first centuries, and its propagation into various and complex dialects; includes hebrew root words."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"131","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116727/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":300,"aiDescription":"This item is an antique bound book containing a historical map. The book has a rich reddish-brown leather cover with elaborate gold tooling, featuring a central ornate design and a double-line border. The map itself depicts a region covering the Middle East, parts of Europe, and North Africa, with bodies of water such as Mare Caspium and Pontus Euxinus clearly labeled. The map is titled \"Tabula X. de sedib. Noachidarum, et aliarum gentium primae post diluvium propagatio\" and includes a compass rose and scale, suggesting a focus on historical geography or biblical studies. The text on the map appears to be in Latin, consistent with an early modern European origin.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:18.324Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116727,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116728/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"hulsius, antonius. sepher kol leshonot hamikra sive - nomenclator biblicus hebraeo-latinus. \n \n \n \n first edition. additional engraved title-page. text in latin and hebrew. \n pp. (26), 208, (286), 45, (3), 1 foldout leaf index of book. lightly foxed, corner of title neatly repaired. contemporary vellum, dampwrinkled. 8vo. \n breda (netherlands): ioannis &agrave; waesberge 1650 \n an innovative work with multiple applications: the first section lists hebrew words and their latin translations, organized into logical categories, i.e.: god, man, plant, elemental, etc. the second section is an alphabetical latin language index followed by a hebrew language index. each section bears a numerical system allowing the user to cross-reference between the two. for example: in the hebrew index, the word \u201crosh\u201d is translated as \u201ccaput\u201d beside which is the number 7. this directs the user to page 7, where \u201crosh\u201d is found on list relating to the human body. similarly, in the latin index, 7 appears next to \u201ccaput.\u201d \n an innovative work with multiple applications: the first section lists hebrew words and their latin translations, organized into logical categories, i.e.: god, man, plant, elemental, etc. the second section is an alphabetical latin language index followed by a hebrew language index. each section bears a numerical system allowing the user to cross-reference between the two. for example: in the hebrew index, the word \u201crosh\u201d is translated as \u201ccaput\u201d beside which is the number 7. this directs the user to page 7, where \u201crosh\u201d is found on list relating to the human body. similarly, in the latin index, 7 appears next to \u201ccaput.\u201d"},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"132","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116728/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":90,"aiDescription":"This item is an early modern linguistic reference work titled \"Nomenclator Biblieus Hebræo-Latinus,\" authored by Antonio Hulsio. It is a dictionary or glossary focusing on Hebrew and Latin biblical terms, providing definitions, synonyms, and roots. The title page indicates it was printed in Breda by Ioannis à Waesberghe. The languages present are Hebrew and Latin, with some smaller lines of text possibly in Dutch or another European language. The typography and layout are typical of 17th or 18th-century printing, with varied font sizes and styles to emphasize different sections of the title.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:18.325Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $250","currency":"USD","id":116728,"estimateMin":150},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116729/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116729/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"imber, naphtali herz. sepher barkai hechadash. \n \n \n \n first edition. frontispiece portrait. signed autograph inscription by the author on front endpaper. \n pp. (8), 180. original printed wrappers, gutter split, worn. 12mo. \n zloczow: w. zuckerkandel 1900 \n barkai (\u201cmorning star\u201d), is a collection of poems about \u201cisrael and her hopes,\u201d organized in three sections: \u201cmalchiyot,\u201d \u201czichronot\u201d and \u201cshofarot,\u201d patterned after the rosh hashanah liturgy (as well as a fourth section, since imber, who calls himself professor on the cover, was quirky). noted on the title page is that included is the full text of the poem \u201ctikvateinu\u201d (our hope) which was adopted as the anthem of the hovevei zion movement, later the zionist movement, and eventually the nascent state of israel. imber has inscribed the volume with a poem to another poet, shmuelevitz. the poem reads: מלקטר להמשורר טובה. שמולעוויץ מאת נפתלי הערץ אימבער. הא שירי לך. חצייו נמניתם. כי אראה בך. סמל ממיטב שירותו. יושיע קול הך מזמרותו. \n barkai (\u201cmorning star\u201d), is a collection of poems about \u201cisrael and her hopes,\u201d organized in three sections: \u201cmalchiyot,\u201d \u201czichronot\u201d and \u201cshofarot,\u201d patterned after the rosh hashanah liturgy (as well as a fourth section, since imber, who calls himself professor on the cover, was quirky). noted on the title page is that included is the full text of the poem \u201ctikvateinu\u201d (our hope) which was adopted as the anthem of the hovevei zion movement, later the zionist movement, and eventually the nascent state of israel. imber has inscribed the volume with a poem to another poet, shmuelevitz. the poem reads: מלקטר להמשורר טובה. שמולעוויץ מאת נפתלי הערץ אימבער. הא שירי לך. חצייו נמניתם. כי אראה בך. סמל ממיטב שירותו. יושיע קול הך מזמרותו."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"133","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116729/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This item is a black and white portrait print of a man with dark, wavy hair and a serious expression, wearing a suit and bow tie. The image is presented within a black border on a cream-colored page, with numbers '3' and '11' in the upper right and lower right corners respectively, suggesting it might be an illustration from a book or periodical. Below the portrait, text in Hebrew script identifies the subject, likely a notable figure. The style of the portrait and attire suggests it dates from the late 19th or early 20th century.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:18.327Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116729,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116730/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(inquisition). concordias hechas, y firmadas entre la jurisdicion real, y el santo oficio de la inquisicion [\u201cagreement between the royal jurisdiction and the holy office of the inquisition.\u201d] \n \n \n \n royal emblem on title-page. \n pp. 16. foxed. unbound. folio. \n madrid: n.p. 17th july, 1568 \n in what one might call an \u201cunholy alliance,\u201d the king of spain, felipe or philip, empowered the inquisition to assume responsibility for the souls of the city of valencia. having a large and dense moorish population, valencia was singled out for vigorous inquisitorial action. over the years, the moriscos (the moorish or moslem analogue to the jewish marranos) came under especial scrutiny. the arabic tongue and arabic names, as well as moorish dress, were outlawed; bathhouses (essential to jewish and muslim life, but nonessential to christian life) were shut down and children were forcibly educated in christian schools. these inquisitorial excesses led to the morisco rebellion in granada to the south, staged on december 23rd, which was brutally suppressed. in the aftermath, spain was purged of the morisco threat, and the holy office turned to the persecution of \u201cjudaizers.\u201d see henry charles lea, a history of the inquisition of spain (1907) vol. iii, pp. 335-340, 345. paragraph 49 of the present document provides that no inquisitor be received without proof of \u201climpieza\u201d (purity). this provision was designed to insure that no descendants of converts reach high office. historians observe that the church\u2019s notion of \u201climpieza\u201d or racial purity set the pattern for modern nazism. \n in what one might call an \u201cunholy alliance,\u201d the king of spain, felipe or philip, empowered the inquisition to assume responsibility for the souls of the city of valencia. having a large and dense moorish population, valencia was singled out for vigorous inquisitorial action. over the years, the moriscos (the moorish or moslem analogue to the jewish marranos) came under especial scrutiny. the arabic tongue and arabic names, as well as moorish dress, were outlawed; bathhouses (essential to jewish and muslim life, but nonessential to christian life) were shut down and children were forcibly educated in christian schools. these inquisitorial excesses led to the morisco rebellion in granada to the south, staged on december 23rd, which was brutally suppressed. in the aftermath, spain was purged of the morisco threat, and the holy office turned to the persecution of \u201cjudaizers.\u201d see henry charles lea, a history of the inquisition of spain (1907) vol. iii, pp. 335-340, 345. paragraph 49 of the present document provides that no inquisitor be received without proof of \u201climpieza\u201d (purity). this provision was designed to insure that no descendants of converts reach high office. historians observe that the church\u2019s notion of \u201climpieza\u201d or racial purity set the pattern for modern nazism."},"estimateMax":1800,"lotNumber":"134","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116730/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":1100,"aiDescription":"This item is a historical legal or administrative document titled \"Concordias Hechas, y Firmadas entre la Jurisdiccion Real, y el Santo Oficio de la Inquisicion.\" The title page features a large, ornate coat of arms at the top, crowned and flanked by intricate designs, suggesting a royal or institutional endorsement. The document is likely a treaty or agreement between the Spanish Crown and the Holy Office of the Inquisition. The text is in Spanish, printed in a clear, formal serif font, indicative of official publications from the early modern period, possibly 17th or 18th century. The paper shows signs of age and light staining, characteristic of old printed matter.","soldPrice":3400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:18.328Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,200 - $1,800","currency":"USD","id":116730,"estimateMin":1200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116731/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel, land of). hadrian reland. palaestina ex monumentis veteribus illustrata. \n \n \n \n title printed in red and black with engraved device, and additional engraved allegorical title. complete with 8 engraved foldouts, including several maps, a genealogical tree of herod; 6 plates (maps) and several numismatic text illustrations. \n pp. (16), 787, (83). an uncut copy. lightly browned, some worming. recent calf-backed boards, spine rubbed. thick 4to. \n n&uuml;rnberg: peter conrad monath 1716 \n a fine, wide-margined, uncut copy. maps issued on thick paper. the dutch orientalist hadrian reland (1676-1718) was the first scholar to break away from the traditional cartographic view of the holy land that was based upon the bible, thus producing here the first geographically accurate maps of the land of israel and surrounding region. \n a fine, wide-margined, uncut copy. maps issued on thick paper. the dutch orientalist hadrian reland (1676-1718) was the first scholar to break away from the traditional cartographic view of the holy land that was based upon the bible, thus producing here the first geographically accurate maps of the land of israel and surrounding region."},"estimateMax":1800,"lotNumber":"135","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116731/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":1000,"aiDescription":"This item is an antique detailed map focusing on the coastal region of Palestine, labeled 'MARIS MEDITERRANEI PARS' and 'TERRA MARIS.' The map includes topographical features, cities, and routes, with notable biblical and historical locations marked. It features a decorative cartouche in the lower left corner depicting several figures in period attire, one appearing to draw on a map or tablet, with the title \"Regio Idumæorum Judæa.\" The language used for most labels is Latin. The presence of a compass rose and scale suggests a scientific cartographic purpose, dating possibly from the 18th or early 19th century.","soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:18.329Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,200 - $1,800","currency":"USD","id":116731,"estimateMin":1200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116732/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel, land of). hatzalath nephashoth vekidush hashem. \n \n \n \n printed text with personalized manuscript entries. personally addressed to hananel de milhaud of avignon. endorsed signatures of constantinople\u2019s chief rabbis: abraham ben judah meyuhas and solomon alfandari. \n bifolium broadside. slightly browned. unbound. folio. \n constantinople: c. 1763 \n appeal to french jewry on behalf of the jews of hebron. in 1763, two of the sages of hebron, r. haim rahamim bajayo and r. yitzhak ze\u2019evi were dispatched to france to raise funds on behalf of their heavily indebted community. they carried with them this appeal for aid that was issued on their behalf by the \u201cpekidim\u201d (committee on behalf of) hebron, based in constantinople. the appeal relates the desperate financial situation of the jews of hebron who had been forced to borrow from turkish bankers the amount of twenty-five thousand pesos, at an exorbitant rate of interest. fortunately, the jewish community of constantinople negotiated more generous terms, whereby the loan would not come due for a few years. now the two hebron emissaries took their problems to france, specifically, a member of the prominent avignon-based family of milhaud. \n appeal to french jewry on behalf of the jews of hebron. in 1763, two of the sages of hebron, r. haim rahamim bajayo and r. yitzhak ze\u2019evi were dispatched to france to raise funds on behalf of their heavily indebted community. they carried with them this appeal for aid that was issued on their behalf by the \u201cpekidim\u201d (committee on behalf of) hebron, based in constantinople. the appeal relates the desperate financial situation of the jews of hebron who had been forced to borrow from turkish bankers the amount of twenty-five thousand pesos, at an exorbitant rate of interest. fortunately, the jewish community of constantinople negotiated more generous terms, whereby the loan would not come due for a few years. now the two hebron emissaries took their problems to france, specifically, a member of the prominent avignon-based family of milhaud."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"136","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116732/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":900,"aiDescription":"This item is a single sheet document written entirely in Hebrew script. The text appears to be a formal or official communication, possibly a religious decree, a letter, or a public announcement. The document uses various font sizes and spacing for emphasis, indicating a structured layout typical of printed or transcribed texts. The paper exhibits some aging and slight wear at the edges. Without further context, the exact subject matter is difficult to discern, but its format suggests a significant message within a Jewish community, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century.","soldPrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:18.330Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":116732,"estimateMin":1000},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116733/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel, land of). nathan friedland. kos yeshuah venechamah [on the blood libel of damascus and the resettlement of the land of israel]. \n \n \n \n ff. (2), 18, 20- 33, (1). [vinograd, breslau 317]. breslau, h. sulzbach, 1859. * bound with: kos yeshuoth [sermons on the return and rebuilding of zion]. pp. 120. [vinograd, krotoschin 128]. amsterdam (krotoschin), n. levison, 1859. two works bound in one volume. both first edition. with the rare final leaf of part i containing a poem dedicated to sir moses and lady montefiore. \n some staining, contemporary boards. sm. 4to. \n v.p.: 1859 \n rabbi nathan friedland (1808-83) was one of the foremost lithuanian preachers espousing the religious return to zion. he propounded the view that the redemption will occur in two stages: the natural one - a return to the land, followed by a messianic era as a supernatural event. \n rabbi nathan friedland (1808-83) was one of the foremost lithuanian preachers espousing the religious return to zion. he propounded the view that the redemption will occur in two stages: the natural one - a return to the land, followed by a messianic era as a supernatural event."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"137","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116733/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This item is a printed religious text, likely a prayer book or devotional work, titled \"ספר ישועה ונחמה\" (Sefer Yeshua v'Nechama - Book of Salvation and Comfort). The title page is framed by an intricate decorative border, suggesting a carefully designed publication. The primary language is Hebrew, with varying font sizes used to highlight the title and other key information. The text is attributed to Breslov, indicating its origin or affiliation with the Breslov Hasidic movement. The overall presentation, including the border design and typography, suggests a late 19th or early 20th-century publication.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:18.331Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116733,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116734/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel, land of). ansicht der am berge zion bereits bezogenen 12 familien-wohnungen, welche auf dem situationsplane skizzirt sind. [\u201cview of 12 family-dwellings on mount zion.\u201d] \n \n \n \n german interspersed with hebrew. map executed by michel poschnirokoff. formerly in the leyzer ran collection. \n pp. 8. stained and solied. original colored wrappers showing map of proposed construction, worn. 4to. \n halberstadt: h. meyer for das central-comite f&uuml;r bau von armen- und pilgerwohnungen in jerusalem (1864) \n a prospectus for purchasing land on jerusalem\u2019s mount zion. the pamphlet conveys in most impassioned terms the supreme importance of the commandment of yishuv eretz israel, settling the land of israel. the three members of the \u201ccentral committee for building dwellings for the poor and pilgrims in jerusalem\u201d were j. ettlinger, chief rabbi of altona (germany\u2019s great halachist); dr. i. [azriel] hildesheimer, rabbi of eisenstadt (a former pupil of r. ettlinger) and joseph hirsch of halberstadt (r. hildesheimer\u2019s brother-in-law). it seems that the impetus for this bold endeavor came from r. azriel hildesheimer, who took \u201cspecial interest in the welfare of the jews of palestine. in 1860, when the missionary society of palestine provided seventy free dwellings for homeless jews, hildesheimer built houses in jerusalem for the free use of jewish pilgrims and the poor.\u201d (je, vol. vi p. 395). \n a prospectus for purchasing land on jerusalem\u2019s mount zion. the pamphlet conveys in most impassioned terms the supreme importance of the commandment of yishuv eretz israel, settling the land of israel. the three members of the \u201ccentral committee for building dwellings for the poor and pilgrims in jerusalem\u201d were j. ettlinger, chief rabbi of altona (germany\u2019s great halachist); dr. i. [azriel] hildesheimer, rabbi of eisenstadt (a former pupil of r. ettlinger) and joseph hirsch of halberstadt (r. hildesheimer\u2019s brother-in-law). it seems that the impetus for this bold endeavor came from r. azriel hildesheimer, who took \u201cspecial interest in the welfare of the jews of palestine. in 1860, when the missionary society of palestine provided seventy free dwellings for homeless jews, hildesheimer built houses in jerusalem for the free use of jewish pilgrims and the poor.\u201d (je, vol. vi p. 395)."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"138","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116734/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This item is a historical 'SITUATIONSPLAN' or site plan, outlining a plot of land on Mount Zion in Jerusalem. The plan details a purchased parcel of land intended for the construction of housing for the poor and pilgrims. The map features outlines of buildings, cisterns ('Cisterne'), and a roadway ('Chaussée'), with areas highlighted in different colors (pink and yellow). It includes a compass rose indicating cardinal directions and a scale bar. The title and some annotations are in German, while a small inscription at the bottom indicates it was drawn by Michel Patschinstanti, dated February 1863. The visual style is that of a technical drawing or architectural plan.","soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:18.332Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116734,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116735/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel, land of). kol mevaser, mevaser ve\u2019omer. \n \n \n \n text in hebrew and german. \n pp. (3) + 1 integral blank. central crease, edges frayed. 4to. \n f&uuml;rth: j. sommer (1864) \n a prospectus offering scholarships to jewish students from eretz israel. dismayed by the penury of their brethren in eretz israel, the jewish community of bamberg formed a committee to provide support for young jews to come to germany in order to learn a profession or trade. the plan was that these individuals would subsequently return to their homeland newly enabled to earn a livelihood and thus become independent of the welfare-rolls. the prospectus stresses that the program has no intention of undermining a traditional orthodox life-style that centers around the study of torah. signatories: sal. dessauer, m.l. eger, jac. goldmann, marx g&uuml;tterman, h. klein, b. l&auml;mlein, m. ullmann, sam. wassermann, dr. j. kobak, distrikts-rabbiner. a highly forward-thinking program of economic advancement and social engineering - not just within the jewish community, but from the perspective of european society as a whole. see je, vol. ii, p. 483. \n a prospectus offering scholarships to jewish students from eretz israel. dismayed by the penury of their brethren in eretz israel, the jewish community of bamberg formed a committee to provide support for young jews to come to germany in order to learn a profession or trade. the plan was that these individuals would subsequently return to their homeland newly enabled to earn a livelihood and thus become independent of the welfare-rolls. the prospectus stresses that the program has no intention of undermining a traditional orthodox life-style that centers around the study of torah. signatories: sal. dessauer, m.l. eger, jac. goldmann, marx g&uuml;tterman, h. klein, b. l&auml;mlein, m. ullmann, sam. wassermann, dr. j. kobak, distrikts-rabbiner. a highly forward-thinking program of economic advancement and social engineering - not just within the jewish community, but from the perspective of european society as a whole. see je, vol. ii, p. 483."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"139","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116735/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This item is a printed document, likely a treatise or theological text, titled \"קול מבשר ואומר\" (Kol Mevaser ve'Omer - A Voice Proclaiming and Speaking). The document is written entirely in Hebrew script, presented in a columnar format on aged paper. The text appears to be a detailed exposition, possibly a sermon, commentary, or philosophical argument, given its length and structure. The paper shows signs of wear, including some tearing at the top edge. The lack of specific dates or publication details within the visible text makes precise dating challenging, but its appearance suggests a late 19th or early 20th-century origin.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:18.334Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116735,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116736/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel, land of). twelve legal documents from the jewish community of safed. \n \n \n \n these include a death-certificate and tax payments to the turkish administration complete with tax stamps. * also: announcements of results of the jerusalem lottery, jointly sponsored by aschkenazic and sephardic communities, complete with winning numbers and cash amounts expressed in \u201cgrush\u201d [piastres] in german, hebrew and osmanli (turkish in arabic characters). \n \n jerusalem and safed: 1880\u2019s -1890\u2019s"},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"140","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116736/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This item is a printed ledger or financial statement titled \"הזכאים בפרוט\" (The Creditors in Detail). It appears to be a record of numerous debtors, listing numerical figures, possibly amounts owed or account numbers, in a tabular format. The document is primarily in Hebrew script, with the numbers presented in Arabic numerals. The layout suggests a formal administrative or accounting record, possibly related to a communal fund, charity, or financial institution. The paper shows signs of age, consistent with a historical document, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:18.335Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $250","currency":"USD","id":116736,"estimateMin":150},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116737/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel, land of) takanoth hachevrah zichron moshe lebinyan batim beyerushalayim leshem sir moses montefiore. \n \n \n \n twelve-page loan agreement between the montefiore foundation jerusalem and and one joseph ziv. signed by the trustees: yechiel michal pines, joseph elshar, nachum nathanson, malkiel mani, isaiah press, yitzchak nachum levy, etc. \n pp. 14. printed, with manuscript entries. original limp boards. 8vo. \n jerusalem: 1907 \n the development of the zichron moshe neighborhood of jerusalem. contains by-laws and conditions of the society seeking to develop the residential area of jerusalem named in memory of sir moses montefiore. specifies styles of homes acceptable, the conduct expected of residents (all of whom were to only be jews), the desire to maintain a green-belt, etc. \n the development of the zichron moshe neighborhood of jerusalem. contains by-laws and conditions of the society seeking to develop the residential area of jerusalem named in memory of sir moses montefiore. specifies styles of homes acceptable, the conduct expected of residents (all of whom were to only be jews), the desire to maintain a green-belt, etc."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"141","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116737/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":90,"aiDescription":"This is a testimonial certificate or document, likely from the late 19th to early 20th century. The item is textual, primarily in Hebrew, with some English text at the bottom. It features an ornate, decorative border around the main text block, typical of formal documents of its period. The central subject matter appears to be a tribute or memorial related to \"Sir Moses Montefiore Testimonial Committee\" in Jerusalem. The document is printed on light-colored paper, showing some signs of age with a faint '22/63' handwritten at the bottom.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:17.572Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $250","currency":"USD","id":116737,"estimateMin":150},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116738/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel, land of) j.h. patterson. with the judaeans in the palestine campaign. \n \n \n \n first edition. frontispiece portrait of author. with map and 22 illustrations. signed by the author on front flyleaf (browned). \n pp. xi, 279. original boards, extremities scuffed. 8vo. \n london: hutchinson & co. 1922 \n colonel john henry patterson (1867-1947), was an anglo-irish soldier, hunter, author and zionist. born in forgney, ireland, he joined the british army at age seventeen, rose quickly through the ranks and attained the rank of lieutenant-colonel in the essex yeomanry. in 1898, he was commissioned by the british east africa company to oversee the construction of a railway bridge over the tsavo river in present-day kenya. patterson became an important figure in early zionism as the commander in world war i of both the zion mule corps and the 38th battalion of the royal fusiliers (aka the jewish legion), which would serve as the foundation of the israeli defense forces decades later. following his military career, patterson continued his support of zionism as a strong advocate toward the establishment of an independent jewish state in the middle east. see p. streeter, mad for zion: a biography of colonel j.h. patterson (2004). \n colonel john henry patterson (1867-1947), was an anglo-irish soldier, hunter, author and zionist. born in forgney, ireland, he joined the british army at age seventeen, rose quickly through the ranks and attained the rank of lieutenant-colonel in the essex yeomanry. in 1898, he was commissioned by the british east africa company to oversee the construction of a railway bridge over the tsavo river in present-day kenya. patterson became an important figure in early zionism as the commander in world war i of both the zion mule corps and the 38th battalion of the royal fusiliers (aka the jewish legion), which would serve as the foundation of the israeli defense forces decades later. following his military career, patterson continued his support of zionism as a strong advocate toward the establishment of an independent jewish state in the middle east. see p. streeter, mad for zion: a biography of colonel j.h. patterson (2004)."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"142","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116738/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a book titled \"With the Judæans in the Palestine Campaign,\" authored by Lieut.-Col. J. H. Patterson. It is a historical account or memoir, published by Hutchinson & Co. in London. The book's content includes a map and 23 illustrations, indicating a detailed narrative of the Palestine Campaign. The author is noted for other works such as \"The Man-Eaters of Tsavo\" and \"With the Zionists in Gallipoli.\" The cover is a simple, typographic design printed on an off-white paper, with a clear title, author, and publisher information.","soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:17.574Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116738,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116739/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116739/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel, land of). memorial service for the victims of the massacres in the holy land. sunday, 8th september, 1929. \n \n \n \n text in hebrew and english. \n pp. 4. printed wrappers. 8vo. \n london: 1929 \n issued by the office of the chief rabbi, london, very shortly after the hebron massacre, in which 69 jews were killed by local arabs. \n issued by the office of the chief rabbi, london, very shortly after the hebron massacre, in which 69 jews were killed by local arabs."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"143","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116739/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This item is a placeholder indicating that an image is unavailable. No factual description can be provided for its physical characteristics, type, or content based solely on the placeholder text and image.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:17.575Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116739,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116740/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel, land of). a shana tova - rosh hashanah greeting to <<elizabeth anne finn>> from the employees of kerem avraham. \n \n \n \n lithograph by monsohn with lengthy manuscript hebrew dedication. signed on reverse by several dozen men, mostly sephardim, as well as some ashkenazim, all of whom worked at the agricultural enterprise established by finn in jerusalem. \n edges chipped with loss, affecting few signatures on verso. \n jerusalem : n.d \n elizabeth anne finn (1825-1921), fluent in hebrew and yiddish, was the missionary wife of james finn, the british consul to jerusalem. the finns distinguished themselves as friends and protectors of the local jews who often lacked ottoman or european citizenship. this artistic testimonial manuscript indicates the esteem which finn, courteously called here in hebrew \u201cmisses finn, \u201d was held by the pious jews of jerusalem. the list of signatures here are important for population records, at a time when such vital statistics barely existed in the holy city. \n elizabeth anne finn (1825-1921), fluent in hebrew and yiddish, was the missionary wife of james finn, the british consul to jerusalem. the finns distinguished themselves as friends and protectors of the local jews who often lacked ottoman or european citizenship. this artistic testimonial manuscript indicates the esteem which finn, courteously called here in hebrew \u201cmisses finn, \u201d was held by the pious jews of jerusalem. the list of signatures here are important for population records, at a time when such vital statistics barely existed in the holy city."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"144","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116740/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a decorative paper document or broadside, likely from the early 20th century, with a vibrant color illustration featuring a prominent depiction of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, encircled by a wreath of leaves. The overall design incorporates birds, banners, and smaller landscape vignettes at the bottom. The primary language is Hebrew, with the main title in red script. The document appears to be a testimonial or a celebratory piece, possibly a fundraising appeal or an artistic representation of Jerusalem, printed on paper that shows creasing and wear.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:17.577Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116740,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116741/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel, land of). bocher yehudi [encouraging jewish voters to vote only for muslims and christians candidates]. \n \n \n \n  \n one page. 8vo. \n (jerusalem?): c. 1920 \n this document gives clear instructions to the jewish voter in a municipal election to only pen the names of the muslim and christian candidates on their ballot. the six candidates are named, and the voter is told to fill the ballot out exactly as listed. issued anonymously, this broadside likely emanates from arab nationalist circles, and is aimed at the anti-zionist jews of jerusalem\u2019s old yishuv. \n this document gives clear instructions to the jewish voter in a municipal election to only pen the names of the muslim and christian candidates on their ballot. the six candidates are named, and the voter is told to fill the ballot out exactly as listed. issued anonymously, this broadside likely emanates from arab nationalist circles, and is aimed at the anti-zionist jews of jerusalem\u2019s old yishuv."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"145","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116741/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":120,"aiDescription":"This is a textual document or pamphlet, likely from the early to mid-20th century, printed entirely in Hebrew on vibrant orange paper. The document features a list of six names and accompanying text, with a clear title at the top. A red stamp from \"בית הספר תלמודי תורה הכללי והישיבה הגדולה ירושלים\" (General Talmud Torah and Great Yeshiva Jerusalem) is visible on the lower left, indicating its origin or purpose. The document is simple in design, focusing on the written content without elaborate illustrations or borders.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:17.578Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116741,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116742/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel / palestine). draft mandates for mesopotamia and palestine, as submitted for the approval of the league of nations. presented to parliament by command of his majesty. \n \n \n \n seal of the british crown on title. \n pp. 9. punch holes. few light stains in places. folio. \n london: his majesty's stationery office 1921 \n the mandatory system was established after world war i by the treaty of versailles in implementation of article 22 of the covenant of the league of nations: \u201c[for] the rendering of administrative advice and assistance by a mandatory until such time as [certain communities formally belonging to the turkish empire] are able to stand alone.\u201d the administration of mesopotamia (modern-day iraq) and palestine (modern-day israel) was assigned to great britain at san remo on april 25th, 1920. submitted by lord balfour to the secretariat-general of the league of nations for approval of the council on december 7, 1920, the draft mandate for palestine differed from that of other former turkish provinces in that its primary purpose was, \u201cfor putting into effect the declaration originally made on november 2, 1917, by the government of his britannic majesty [the balfour declaration]\u2026in favor of the establishment in palestine of a national home for the jewish people\u201d (p.5). according to article 2 of the draft mandate, \u201cthe mandatory shall be responsible for placing the country under such political, administrative and economic conditions as will secure the establishment of the jewish national home\u201d (ibid.) all the responsibilities, objectives and administrative powers of the british mandatory are outlined in this draft mandate. it was ratified by the council of the league of nations on june 24th, 1922, thus beginning an arduous period in the zionist struggle for independence. \n the mandatory system was established after world war i by the treaty of versailles in implementation of article 22 of the covenant of the league of nations: \u201c[for] the rendering of administrative advice and assistance by a mandatory until such time as [certain communities formally belonging to the turkish empire] are able to stand alone.\u201d the administration of mesopotamia (modern-day iraq) and palestine (modern-day israel) was assigned to great britain at san remo on april 25th, 1920. submitted by lord balfour to the secretariat-general of the league of nations for approval of the council on december 7, 1920, the draft mandate for palestine differed from that of other former turkish provinces in that its primary purpose was, \u201cfor putting into effect the declaration originally made on november 2, 1917, by the government of his britannic majesty [the balfour declaration]\u2026in favor of the establishment in palestine of a national home for the jewish people\u201d (p.5). according to article 2 of the draft mandate, \u201cthe mandatory shall be responsible for placing the country under such political, administrative and economic conditions as will secure the establishment of the jewish national home\u201d (ibid.) all the responsibilities, objectives and administrative powers of the british mandatory are outlined in this draft mandate. it was ratified by the council of the league of nations on june 24th, 1922, thus beginning an arduous period in the zionist struggle for independence."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"146","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116742/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is an official government document titled \"Draft Mandates for Mesopotamia and Palestine,\" submitted for the approval of the League of Nations. Dated 1921, it is a legal or political document, printed by His Majesty's Stationery Office in London. The document was \"Presented to Parliament by Command of His Majesty\" and includes the royal coat of arms. Handwritten notations \"20/15 April\" and \"N49 1921\" are visible at the top, indicating specific administrative details. The document is printed on plain off-white paper, typical of official publications of the period.","soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:17.579Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116742,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116743/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel / palestine). franco-british convention of december 23, 1920, on certain points connected with the mandates for syria and the lebanon, palestine and mesopotamia. presented to parliament by command of his majesty. \n \n \n \n formerly in the leyzer ran collection. \n pp. 4. light stains. punch holes. folio. \n london: his majesty's stationery office 1921 \n the franco-british agreement of 1920, formerly known as the franco-british convention, defined the boundaries between the mandates of palestine and mesopotamia - attributed to great britain; and the mandate of syria and lebanon - attributed to france. this agreement is considered by israeli jurists as one of the fundamental documents of international law concerning the eventual borders of the state of israel. \n the franco-british agreement of 1920, formerly known as the franco-british convention, defined the boundaries between the mandates of palestine and mesopotamia - attributed to great britain; and the mandate of syria and lebanon - attributed to france. this agreement is considered by israeli jurists as one of the fundamental documents of international law concerning the eventual borders of the state of israel."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"147","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116743/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is an official government document, a \"Franco-British Convention of December 23, 1920,\" concerning \"Certain Points Connected with the Mandates for Syria and the Lebanon, Palestine and Mesopotamia.\" Dated 1921, it is a legal or political document, printed by His Majesty's Stationery Office in London. The document was \"Presented to Parliament by Command of His Majesty\" and features the royal coat of arms. Handwritten date \"20/12/1921\" is visible at the top, providing a specific administrative detail. The document is printed on plain off-white paper, characteristic of official government publications.","soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:17.581Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116743,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116744/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel / palestine). the erez israel (palestine) foundation fund keren hayesod limited. memorandum and articles of association. \n \n \n \n formerly in the leyzer ran collection. \n pp. 13. punch holes, minor stains. original printed wrappers, staples corroded. folio. \n london: electric law press, 23rd march 1921 \n keren hayesod was the financial arm of the world zionist organization, its members were chosen by the executive. one reads with interest the names of the first board of directors on p. 9: mr. joseph cowen, dr. berthold feiwel, mr. vladimir jabotinsky, mr. isaac naiditch and mr. hillel zlatopolsky. later, in 1925, after his break with the zionist organization, jabotinsky would found his own world union of zionist revisionists. see ej, vol.ix, col.1180; vol.x, cols. 914-15. \n keren hayesod was the financial arm of the world zionist organization, its members were chosen by the executive. one reads with interest the names of the first board of directors on p. 9: mr. joseph cowen, dr. berthold feiwel, mr. vladimir jabotinsky, mr. isaac naiditch and mr. hillel zlatopolsky. later, in 1925, after his break with the zionist organization, jabotinsky would found his own world union of zionist revisionists. see ej, vol.ix, col.1180; vol.x, cols. 914-15."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"148","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116744/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"aiDescription":"This is a legal document titled \"Memorandum and Articles of Association\" for \"The Erez Israel (Palestine) Foundation Fund Keren Hayesod Limited.\" Incorporated on March 23, 1921, it falls under \"The Companies Acts, 1908 to 1917,\" indicating its corporate and legal nature. The document is printed on distinctive green paper with a clear black typographic layout, featuring a decorative font for the main title. It lists the solicitors, Herbert Oppenheimer, Nathan & Vandyk, in London. This item represents a foundational legal text for a key Zionist organization in Palestine.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:17.582Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$70 - $100","currency":"USD","id":116744,"estimateMin":70},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116745/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel / palestine). the palestine guide book (the blue directory) 1947-48. \n \n \n \n text in english and hebrew. numerous ads. \n ex-library, light wear. original pictorial boards, frayed at edges. thick 4to. \n tel aviv: shoshani's printing press, december 1947 \n provides a comprehensive view of the economy in palestine during the final months of the british mandate. the deterioration of conditions at this time is reflected in the publisher's apology: \"the publication of the present volume was delayed for several months\u2026 this became necessary after a very considerable number of enterprises and offices in all principal centres had to move when the \"security zones\" were set up and also when a number of government offices were removed when war-departments and control establishments were wound up\" (p. 7a). \n provides a comprehensive view of the economy in palestine during the final months of the british mandate. the deterioration of conditions at this time is reflected in the publisher's apology: \"the publication of the present volume was delayed for several months\u2026 this became necessary after a very considerable number of enterprises and offices in all principal centres had to move when the \"security zones\" were set up and also when a number of government offices were removed when war-departments and control establishments were wound up\" (p. 7a)."},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"149","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116745/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":90,"aiDescription":"This is \"The Palestine Guide Book (The Blue Directory)\" from the 1947-48 annual edition, established in 1939. The guide book is a geographical and informational directory, published by I. Lipschitz Advertising in Tel-Aviv. The cover features a compass-like logo with Hebrew text \"מדריך ארץ ישראל\" and English text \"THE PALESTINE GUIDE BOOK.\" It includes colored tab dividers on the right edge, likely for major cities like Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa. The document is printed on off-white paper and has a stamp on the front indicating an approval or internal marking.","soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:17.584Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":116745,"estimateMin":120},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116746/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116746/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel, state of). seder hatephilah lechag ha\u2019atzma\u2019ut harishon bemedinat yisrael. \n \n \n \n issued by the great synagogue, tel aviv. \n pp. 15. browned. original printed wrappers. 12mo. \n tel aviv: 1948 \n special prayer service held in the great synagogue, tel aviv, at 8pm on the eve of the state of israel\u2019s very first independence day celebrations. \n special prayer service held in the great synagogue, tel aviv, at 8pm on the eve of the state of israel\u2019s very first independence day celebrations."},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"150","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116746/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":90,"aiDescription":"This item is a placeholder indicating that an image is unavailable. No factual description can be provided for its physical characteristics, type, or content based solely on the placeholder text and image.","soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:17.585Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":116746,"estimateMin":120},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116747/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(israel, state of). seder hatephilot leyom hazikaron legiborei milchemet hakomemiyut. \n \n \n \n  \n pp. 7. original printed wrappers. 12mo. \n jerusalem: c. 1949 \n special prayer service issued by the ministry of religion for memorial day, honoring the memory of those soldiers who fell in the line of duty during the state of israel\u2019s war of independence. \n special prayer service issued by the ministry of religion for memorial day, honoring the memory of those soldiers who fell in the line of duty during the state of israel\u2019s war of independence."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"151","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116747/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is a prayer book or order of prayers, likely a booklet, titled \"Seder HaTefillot l'Yom HaZikaron l'Gibborei Milchemet HaKomemiyut.\" The subject matter is a memorial day for the heroes of the War of Independence, specifically for the eve of Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Independence Day). The item is a textual piece, printed in Hebrew, with a simple cream-colored paper cover. A handwritten \"PA\" is visible on the lower right of the cover. The text indicates it was published by the Ministry of Religions, Jerusalem.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:14.921Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116747,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116748/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(italy). tephilah al shetef mayim [prayers seeking heavenly protection against hazards as a result of the flooding of the river po]. \n \n \n \n manuscript written in hebrew, in an italian square and cursive hands on paper. \n single page. worn at folds, taped repairs. 14.5 x 10 in. \n turin: 18th-century \n specially composed prayer recited in communities situated along the river po, including such important cities as cremona, ferrara, parma, mantua, reggio and turin. the po flows eastward across northern italy and over the centuries has been subject to heavy flooding. \n specially composed prayer recited in communities situated along the river po, including such important cities as cremona, ferrara, parma, mantua, reggio and turin. the po flows eastward across northern italy and over the centuries has been subject to heavy flooding."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"152","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116748/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":450,"aiDescription":"This is a single-page manuscript prayer, titled \"Tefillah Al Mayim Rabbim\" (Prayer upon Many Waters). The subject is a specific prayer for a time of distress or hardship, possibly related to a sea journey given the title and the handwritten Italian inscription \"Preghiera fatta in Cannone Del Galione Del Re di Tunisia\" and \"Per la Marina del Re.\" The language is Hebrew with some Italian annotations, written in a clear script on aged paper. Notable visual features include several red ink or wax stains, and horizontal and vertical folds, suggesting it was once folded for keeping or transport.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:14.922Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":116748,"estimateMin":500},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116749/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116749/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(italy). le\u2019elo-hei ma\u2019ozim ranei todoth / divotissime azioni di grazie umiliate a dio signore dalla nazione ebrea di mantova per le segnalate vittorie riportate dalle armi invitte di s.m.i\u2026giuseppe secondo e segnatamente per l\u2019acclamata presa di belgrado. \n \n \n \n title in hebrew and italian, within typographic border. hebrew and italian on facing pages. each page within typographic frame. \n pp. 9, (2), 10-36. trace foxed. contemporary stiff marbled wrappers. 4to. vinograd, mantua 560. \n mantua: 29 october 1789 \n poetic verses from the jewish community of mantua in celebration of the capture of belgrade by the austrian army under emperor joseph ii. features sonnets by rabbis bonajuto [azriel] isaac levi, salomon norsa, and abraham cologna. see s. simonsohn, history of the jews in the duchy of mantua (1977) pp. 78; 618, n. 55. \n poetic verses from the jewish community of mantua in celebration of the capture of belgrade by the austrian army under emperor joseph ii. features sonnets by rabbis bonajuto [azriel] isaac levi, salomon norsa, and abraham cologna. see s. simonsohn, history of the jews in the duchy of mantua (1977) pp. 78; 618, n. 55."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"153","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116749/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a printed devotional text, a \"Divotissime Azioni di Grazie\" (Most Devout Actions of Thanks) from the Jewish Nation of Mantova. The subject matter is an expression of gratitude for the victories of Emperor and King Giuseppe Secondo (Joseph II) and specifically for the acclaimed capture of Belgrade. The text is bilingual, presented in Hebrew and Italian, framed by an ornate decorative border on a light-colored paper. The item is a single sheet, indicative of a broadside or a dedication for a special occasion.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:14.924Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116749,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116750/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(italy). bolla della\u2026papa clemente xi, a favore degli ebrei, ed altri infedeli convertiti alla fede cristiana. \n \n \n \n on title, papal seal. richly historiated initial. \n pp. (8). trace foxed. encapsulated. folio. \n rome [i.e., modena]: eredi di bartolomeo soliani, stampatori ducali 1752 \n seeks to prevents jewish parents from disinheriting their children who have been baptized. also invokes the earlier bull of pope gregory (1584), forcing the jews of rome to attend conversionary sermons every saturday. see ej, vol. iv, col. 1496. \n seeks to prevents jewish parents from disinheriting their children who have been baptized. also invokes the earlier bull of pope gregory (1584), forcing the jews of rome to attend conversionary sermons every saturday. see ej, vol. iv, col. 1496."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"154","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116750/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is a printed papal bull titled \"Bolla Della Santità di Nostro Signore Papa Clemente XI,\" published in 1752. The subject is a decree by Pope Clement XI concerning Jews and other infidels converted to the Christian Faith, presented in Italian and \"Volgarizzata per intelligenza di ciascheduno\" (translated for everyone's understanding). The item is a booklet featuring a decorative woodcut on the title page depicting a papal crest flanked by two saints, likely Peter and Paul. A handwritten numerical inscription \"5012\" is visible on the top left of the title page, which is housed in a clear protective sleeve.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:14.925Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116750,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116751/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"jabotinsky, ze\u2019ev (vladimir) (zionist revisionist leader, 1880-1940). <<autograph letter signed>> written in german, on letterhead of the central office of the zionist organization in london. \n \n \n \n first page marked: \u201cconfidential.\u201d \n three pages. 8vo. \n london: 1915 (?)"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"155","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116751/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":90,"aiDescription":"This is a letter from The Zionist Organisation, Central Office, located at 77, Great Russell Street, London, W.C.1. The letter is a typed heading with handwritten content in German, signed by \"J. Jabotinsky,\" likely Ze'ev Jabotinsky. The subject appears to be organizational matters or a political statement. The document is printed on official letterhead, showing contact information and a reference number box, with the main body of the letter handwritten in dark ink. A strip of tan tape is visible on the lower left, indicating a previous repair or attachment.","soldPrice":225,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:14.926Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116751,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116752/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"jacob ben asher. (arba\u2019ah turim). even ha\u2019ezer [rabbinic code]. \n \n \n \n with commentary beith yoseph by joseph karo. title within woodcut architectural arch. \n ff. 258. ex-library, title and three other leaves silked and repaired, slight worming affecting a few letters, occasional wear. modern half morocco. folio. vinograd, venice 500. \n venice: giovanni di gara 1565 \n published during the lifetime of r. joseph karo. \n published during the lifetime of r. joseph karo."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"156","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116752/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is the title page of a Hebrew book, \"Even HaEzer,\" likely a rabbinic work or commentary. The page is designed with an elaborate architectural woodcut border, resembling an ornate archway with columns and decorative elements, commonly found in 18th-century Venetian Hebrew printing. The script is Hebrew, printed on a light-colored paper, which shows some age and slight discoloration. A red binding edge is visible on the left side of the page, suggesting it is part of a bound volume.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:14.928Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116752,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116753/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"jaffe, samuel ben isaac aschkenazi yapheh to\u2019ar [commentary to the midrash rabah, genesis, with text]. \n \n \n \n first edition. letters of title within individual historiated cartouches. printers device on title (yaari, hebrew printers' marks 18). \n ff. 539 (of 540), lacking final blank and last four unnumbered leaves of indices. ex-library, stained in places, few leaves neatly rehinged. modern boards. folio. vinograd, venice 835. \n venice: giovanni di gara 1597-1606 \n r. samuel jaffe-aschkenazi (d. late 16th century), was spiritual leader of the aschkenazi community of constantinople. \n r. samuel jaffe-aschkenazi (d. late 16th century), was spiritual leader of the aschkenazi community of constantinople."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"157","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116753/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":180,"aiDescription":"This is the title page of a Hebrew book, \"Minchat Shabbat al Halachot ve-Aggadot Shabbat.\" The subject matter is a halachic and aggadic discourse on the laws and legends of Shabbat. The page features several decorative elements, including five large initial-word woodcuts at the top and three crown motifs at the bottom. The text is printed in Hebrew, on aged paper, and includes a circular stamp from \"JEWS' COLLEGE LONDON.\" A handwritten number \"199/32\" is visible in blue ink on the upper left, and \"199\" in red ink near the bottom crowns.","soldPrice":275,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:14.929Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116753,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116754/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(jerusalem). shir tehilah asher sharu benei yehuda\u2026 lechvod sir moshe montefiore. \n \n \n \n verso of title with image of the tifereth israel synagogue (also known as the nisan bak shul). \n pp. 22. worn, few paper repairs, loss of few letters on last leaf. unbound. 12mo. \n jerusalem: nisan b. israel bak 1875 \n issued in honor of sir moses montefiore\u2019s final visit to eretz israel, is fully titled: \u201cthe song of praise/ sung by the jews of jerusalem/ in the great synagogue/ minor temple tifereth israel/ by the choir of the volhynian chasidim.\u201d montefiore had been appointed gabbai of the volhynian chasidim in eretz israel by the rebbe of sadigora in 1846 at the urging of the printer, nissan bak. \n issued in honor of sir moses montefiore\u2019s final visit to eretz israel, is fully titled: \u201cthe song of praise/ sung by the jews of jerusalem/ in the great synagogue/ minor temple tifereth israel/ by the choir of the volhynian chasidim.\u201d montefiore had been appointed gabbai of the volhynian chasidim in eretz israel by the rebbe of sadigora in 1846 at the urging of the printer, nissan bak."},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"158","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116754/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":80,"aiDescription":"This is a printed broadside or leaflet in Hebrew, titled \"Shir Tehilla,\" a hymn of praise. The subject matter is a celebratory poem dedicated to the return of Jews from Jerusalem, likely celebrating a specific event or person. The text mentions \"Moshe Mugifiori\" (Moses Montefiore) and appears to be a tribute or ode. The item is printed on aged, off-white paper with some visible wear and discoloration, especially at the top right corner.","soldPrice":175,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:14.930Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":116754,"estimateMin":120},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116755/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"joel ben joseph of zolkiew. pilpula harifta. \n \n \n \n  \n ff. 46. browned, title taped. contemporary boards, worn. 12mo. vinograd, homburg 47. \n homburg: (aaron of dessau) 1742 \n pilpul (dialectic) on the talmud garnered from several sources: joel sirkes (ba\u201dch); herschel of krakow; david oppenheim of prague, and others. also includes original insights on talmud by the editor. \n pilpul (dialectic) on the talmud garnered from several sources: joel sirkes (ba\u201dch); herschel of krakow; david oppenheim of prague, and others. also includes original insights on talmud by the editor."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"159","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116755/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a page from a Hebrew book, likely a prayer book or devotional text, titled \"Sefer Peleh Refuah\" (Book of Wonderful Healing). The page features a distinctive decorative border of floral and geometric patterns running along the left margin and across the top and bottom. The text is printed in Hebrew, presented in two columns, on aged, somewhat stained paper. The visible text appears to be a section related to remedies or prayers for healing, possibly from the 18th or 19th century based on the print style and paper condition.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:14.932Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116755,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116756/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(kabbalah). hakohen, benjamin beinish ben judah leib. amtachath binyamin [kabbalistic cures, charms and meditations]. \n \n \n \n first edition. title in typographic border. signature on title: \u201cyechezkel son of r. avraham bing.\u201d \n pp. 4; ff. 5-38. ex-library, lightly browned and stained. modern boards. 4to. vinograd, wilhermsdorf 76. \n wilhermsdorf: hirsch ben hayim of f&uuml;rth 1717 \n the author, benjamin beinish hakohen of krotoschin, acquired a reputation as a ba\u2019al shem, a wonder-worker. in fact, the earlier published work by the same author is entitled shem tov katan (sulzbach, 1706). practical kabbalah, which was for the most part, virtuously motivated, is preoccupied with the manipulation of the spherical powers to affect the physical, not the spiritual world. such magical operations are not considered impossible in the kabbalah. indeed, they are not categorically forbidden, although numerous kabbalistic writings stress that only the most perfectly saintly individuals are permitted to perform them, and even then, never for their private advantage, but only in times of emergency and public need. jewish \u201cwhite\u201d magic worked largely through the manipulation of the sacred, esoteric names of god and the angels. those who knew its secrets, were known as \u201cba\u2019alei shem.\u201d the book bears the haskamoth (encomia) of r. meir eisenstadt of prossnitz, author of responsa panim me\u2019iroth, and of r. naphtali katz of posen. the latter attests that r. benjamin beinish dwelled for some time in his abode, at which time the rabbi of posen had opportunity to observe his lofty ways and expertise in kabbalah. as r. naphtali katz himself was renowned as a kabbalist and wonder-worker, this constitutes the testimony of an expert. see immanuel etkes, ba\u2019al hashem: the besht\u2014magic, mysticism, leadership (jerusalem, 2000), pp. 35-41. in regard to the prior owner of this volume, his father, r. abraham bing (1752-1841) was an important figure in the orthodox jewish community of germany, known for his relentless opposition to the reform movement. r. bing was a disciple of the saintly rabbi nathan adler of frankfurt, the former\u2019s birthplace. he attained renown as a master talmudist, rosh yeshivah and served for many years as rabbi of w&uuml;rzburg. see je, vol. iii, p. 215. \n the author, benjamin beinish hakohen of krotoschin, acquired a reputation as a ba\u2019al shem, a wonder-worker. in fact, the earlier published work by the same author is entitled shem tov katan (sulzbach, 1706). practical kabbalah, which was for the most part, virtuously motivated, is preoccupied with the manipulation of the spherical powers to affect the physical, not the spiritual world. such magical operations are not considered impossible in the kabbalah. indeed, they are not categorically forbidden, although numerous kabbalistic writings stress that only the most perfectly saintly individuals are permitted to perform them, and even then, never for their private advantage, but only in times of emergency and public need. jewish \u201cwhite\u201d magic worked largely through the manipulation of the sacred, esoteric names of god and the angels. those who knew its secrets, were known as \u201cba\u2019alei shem.\u201d the book bears the haskamoth (encomia) of r. meir eisenstadt of prossnitz, author of responsa panim me\u2019iroth, and of r. naphtali katz of posen. the latter attests that r. benjamin beinish dwelled for some time in his abode, at which time the rabbi of posen had opportunity to observe his lofty ways and expertise in kabbalah. as r. naphtali katz himself was renowned as a kabbalist and wonder-worker, this constitutes the testimony of an expert. see immanuel etkes, ba\u2019al hashem: the besht\u2014magic, mysticism, leadership (jerusalem, 2000), pp. 35-41. in regard to the prior owner of this volume, his father, r. abraham bing (1752-1841) was an important figure in the orthodox jewish community of germany, known for his relentless opposition to the reform movement. r. bing was a disciple of the saintly rabbi nathan adler of frankfurt, the former\u2019s birthplace. he attained renown as a master talmudist, rosh yeshivah and served for many years as rabbi of w&uuml;rzburg. see je, vol. iii, p. 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The page is framed by an elaborate decorative border composed of repeated floral and geometric motifs. The printer is identified as \"N. P. K. Vilna\" (Nakhman ben Pinchas ben Kalman of Vilna). A faded circular stamp and some handwritten numbers are visible on the page, printed on aged, light-colored paper.","soldPrice":175,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:14.933Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116756,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116757/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(ladino). el libro di oraciones. <<* with:>> book of psalms. \n \n \n \n prayers according to the rite of the church of england and ireland. text entirely in judeo-spanish. two parts in one. \n pp. 443, (179). browned, gutter split. contemporary marbled boards, lacking spine. thick 8vo. \n izmir: g. griffit 1844 \n worldcat records only a single copy found worldwide, presently housed in the university of granada, spain. \n worldcat records only a single copy found worldwide, presently housed in the university of granada, spain."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"161","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116757/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":550,"aiDescription":"This is a bound Hebrew book, specifically 'De Oorsprong der Oost-Indische Bezittingen' (The Origin of the East Indian Possessions), by El Liberman. Published in 1844, the title page features Hebrew script in a clear, typeset font, indicating a textual work of historical or political subject matter. The page exhibits a simple, uncluttered layout with a decorative divider, printed on aged paper with some visible wear along the left edge.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:16.670Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $900","currency":"USD","id":116757,"estimateMin":600},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116758/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(ladino). seder tephilah - gebete fuer die tuerkische israeliten [prayers through the year]. \n \n \n \n according to turkish rite. instructions throughout in ladino. twenty-leaf supplement (moda\u2019ah & doctrines) at end, entirely in ladino. ownership stamp of leon terni. \n ff. 224. lightly foxed. contemporary calf-backed marbled boards. 16mo. \n vienna: anton schmid 1821 \n a miniature siddur, unrecorded by vinograd\u2019s thesaurus, nor by both yaari or kayeseling\u2019s listings of ladino books. \n a miniature siddur, unrecorded by vinograd\u2019s thesaurus, nor by both yaari or kayeseling\u2019s listings of ladino books."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"162","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116758/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":450,"aiDescription":"This is a small, bound Hebrew prayer book titled 'Tephila Sephardim' or 'Gebethe für die türkischen Israeliten' (Prayers for the Turkish Israelites), printed in 1801 by Anton Schmid in Wien (Vienna). The book is a religious text, a siddur following the Sephardic custom, featuring Hebrew and likely Ladino or German script. The aged paper and slightly worn binding indicate its antiquity, with the title page exhibiting a decorative border and Hebrew typography.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:16.671Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":116758,"estimateMin":500},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116759/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"landau, jacob ben judah. sepher agur [jewish laws and precepts]. \n \n \n \n second edition. title within ornate arches. initial letters of opening word within white on black decorative woodcut vignettes. \n ff. 96 (of 102), lacking final six leaves (table of contents). ex-library, stained, title worn and torn. later boards, worn. 4to. vinograd, rimini 6. \n rimini: gershom soncino 1525"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"163","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116759/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":500,"aiDescription":"This is a page from an early Hebrew printed book, likely a religious text or commentary, dating to 1526, as indicated by the imprint at the bottom. The page features a woodcut architectural border framing the main Hebrew text, reminiscent of a temple or gateway, with columns and an archway. The text block is densely printed in Hebrew script, and there are visible signs of wear and age, including some staining and annotations.","soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:16.673Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":116759,"estimateMin":800},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116760/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"leusden, johannes. philologus hebraeo-graecus. <<* bound with: >>targum ivri shel daniel v\u2019ezra sive translatio hebraica omnium textuum chaldaicorum. \n \n \n \n text in hebrew and latin. \n pp. (16), 220; 41 (i.e. 49), (1). lightly browned. contemporary calf, rubbed, upper portion of spine lacking. 4to. prijs, basle 291. \n leiden: jordanum luchtmans 1685"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"164","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116760/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is a title page from a classical philology book titled 'Philologus Hebræo-Græcus Generalis, Continens Quæstiones Hebræo-Græcas', authored by Johannes Leusden, published in 1685. The book, likely a second edition, explores Hebrew and Greek linguistic questions, with a section on Hebrew translations of Aramaic texts from the Old Testament. The title page is printed in red and black ink, featuring a prominent circular emblem depicting a classical scene with figures and animals, possibly symbolizing scholarship or trade, and includes handwritten annotations.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:16.674Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116760,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116761/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"leusden, johannes. philologus hebraeo-mixtus. \n \n \n \n third edition. latin interspersed with occasional hebrew. engraved allegorical frontispiece with a further eight engraved plates (featuring 22 scenes) depicting biblical and 17th-century jewish custom and lifestyle. text-illustrations. title printed in red and black. \n pp. (18), 489, (11). evenly browned throughout. contemporary blind-tooled calf, worn, gutter split. 4to. freimann 7; rubens, jewish iconography 291-98. \n leiden & utrecht: jordan luchtmann and william `a poolsum 1699 \n a dutch hebraist of great renown, johann leusden (1624-99) was a professor of hebrew at utrecht university. it has been speculated that the aschkenazic rabbis of amsterdam took in hand the hebrew instruction of leusden. see a.l. katchen, christian hebraists and dutch rabbis (1984), p. 310, n. 25. leusden is most famous for having produced in collaboration with the amsterdam publisher joseph athias the magnificent biblia hebraica (1661) which served as a model for publications of the bible up to the 19th century. leusden also translated the register of 613 commandments that heads maimonides\u2019 mishneh torah (utrecht, 1656). leusden\u2019s works attained levels of broad respect in both christian and jewish scholarly circles. \n a dutch hebraist of great renown, johann leusden (1624-99) was a professor of hebrew at utrecht university. it has been speculated that the aschkenazic rabbis of amsterdam took in hand the hebrew instruction of leusden. see a.l. katchen, christian hebraists and dutch rabbis (1984), p. 310, n. 25. leusden is most famous for having produced in collaboration with the amsterdam publisher joseph athias the magnificent biblia hebraica (1661) which served as a model for publications of the bible up to the 19th century. leusden also translated the register of 613 commandments that heads maimonides\u2019 mishneh torah (utrecht, 1656). leusden\u2019s works attained levels of broad respect in both christian and jewish scholarly circles."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"165","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116761/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is an engraved plate from a historical or ethnographic book, featuring four distinct scenes illustrating Jewish customs. The images depict 'Luces Sabbathiæ' (Sabbath Lights), 'Matrimonium Judaicum' (Jewish Marriage), 'Purgatio Vasorum ante Pascha' (Purging Vessels before Passover), and 'Præparatio et coctio azymorum' (Preparation and Baking of Unleavened Bread). Each scene captures period-specific clothing and architectural details, offering visual insight into Jewish life and traditions, likely dating from the 17th or 18th century based on the engraving style.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:16.675Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116761,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116762/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(liturgy). metzalin le\u2019atzirath geshamim. \n \n \n \n manuscript in hebrew, written in a neat italian semi-cursive hand. final page in italian, dated. \n pp. 9. wax-candle stains. later wrappers. sm. folio. \n (italy): 1613 \n prayer composed by the proven&ccedil;al hebrew poet saul caspi, and recited during a time of drought or to halt flooding rains. this prayer-poem, eshpoch kayam mei dema\u2019oth is intense. it opens with the stanza: (\u201ctears pour like the sea/ clad in horrors and fears/ innumerable evils have encircled me/ will the lord perhaps act?\u201d). the compositions by saul caspi (c. 1600) are included in various siddurim such as the italian rite seder hatephillah (mantua, 1676) and seder le\u2019arba tzomoth keminhag carpentras (amsterdam, 1762). see israel davidson, otzar hashirah vehapiyut vol. i, p. 369, no. 8148. \n prayer composed by the proven&ccedil;al hebrew poet saul caspi, and recited during a time of drought or to halt flooding rains. this prayer-poem, eshpoch kayam mei dema\u2019oth is intense. it opens with the stanza: (\u201ctears pour like the sea/ clad in horrors and fears/ innumerable evils have encircled me/ will the lord perhaps act?\u201d). the compositions by saul caspi (c. 1600) are included in various siddurim such as the italian rite seder hatephillah (mantua, 1676) and seder le\u2019arba tzomoth keminhag carpentras (amsterdam, 1762). see israel davidson, otzar hashirah vehapiyut vol. i, p. 369, no. 8148."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"166","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116762/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is a manuscript page written in Hebrew, likely a religious text or commentary given the script and traditional Jewish textual context. The text is handwritten in a cursive Hebrew script, exhibiting variations in ink density and some visible staining and water damage, indicating significant age and use. The page layout includes multiple sections of text, suggesting a structured academic or devotional piece.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:16.677Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116762,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116763/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(liturgy). or kadmon [\u201cprimordial light\u201d - supplications by david ibn zimra, et al]. edited by <<moses chagiz.>> \n \n \n \n first edition. \n ff. (2), 30. disbound. 12mo. vinograd, venice 1539. \n venice: vendramin 1703 \n chagiz was renowned for his campaign opposing jewish heresy, seeking to root out secret adherents of shabbthai tzvi. bringing david ibn zimra\u2019s or kadmon to press was moses chagiz\u2019s first publishing venture. chagiz took advantage of the opportunity to append a short treatise of his own on repentance. see e. carlebach, the pursuit of heresy (1990) pp. 54, 346. \n chagiz was renowned for his campaign opposing jewish heresy, seeking to root out secret adherents of shabbthai tzvi. bringing david ibn zimra\u2019s or kadmon to press was moses chagiz\u2019s first publishing venture. chagiz took advantage of the opportunity to append a short treatise of his own on repentance. see e. carlebach, the pursuit of heresy (1990) pp. 54, 346."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"167","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116763/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is the title page of a Hebrew book, 'Or Kadmon,' printed by Moses Jacob in Prague. The page is richly adorned with a decorative woodcut border featuring floral and scrollwork motifs surrounding the Hebrew text, which is typeset in a traditional font. The design elements suggest a publication from the 18th or 19th century, characterized by its ornate aesthetic, typical of early Hebrew printing.","soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:16.678Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116763,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116764/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(liturgy). orden de ros-asanah y kipur [prayers for new year and day of atonement] \n \n \n \n text entirely in spanish. title within woodcut architectural border. \n pp. (2), 470, (1). browned throughout. modern boards, gilt edges. 8vo. kayserling, p. 62. \n amsterdam: aharon hisquia querido 1726"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"168","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116764/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is a title page from a Hebrew religious book titled 'Orden de Ros-Asanah y Kipur' (Order of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur), printed in Amsterdam for the Kahal Kados of Amsterdam, dating to the year 5486 in the Hebrew calendar (1726 CE). The page features a detailed woodcut architectural border, including fluted columns, an archway, and an ornate cartouche at the bottom displaying the publication year. The text is in Spanish, printed in a clear serif font, indicating a service book for the High Holidays, likely for Sephardic communities.","soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:16.679Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116764,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116765/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(liturgy). machzor im kavanath hapaytan [high holiday and festival prayers]. \n \n \n \n according to rite of polish, russian, lithuanian, bohemian and moravian jewish communities, with judeo-german translation. woodcut zodiac signs. two volumes. \n i: ff. (1), 24, 86, 24,133. * ii: ff. (1), 24, 83, 172. lacking additional engraved title. light stains, marginal repair on a few leaves. modern calf. 4to. vinograd, london 65. \n london: moses b. gershon and partners 1771 \n the first hebrew festival prayer book (machzor) issued in england. \n the first hebrew festival prayer book (machzor) issued in england."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"169","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116765/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a title page from a Machzor (High Holy Days prayer book) for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, printed in Hebrew. The text mentions 'Kavvanat ha-Payyetan' (The Intention of the Poet) and 'Aharon Hazan,' possibly indicating a specific edition or commentary. The page is densely printed in Hebrew script with varying font sizes, characteristic of traditional liturgical books. The visual appearance suggests an 18th or 19th-century printing, with an overall aged aesthetic.","soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:16.680Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116765,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116766/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(liturgy). machzor shel kol hashanah [prayers for the entire year]. according to the italian rite. \n \n \n \n complete in two volumes. hagadah portion with charming illustrations of matzah and maror on f.146r of vol. i. wide margined copy. lengthy hebrew inscription in cursive italki script on front fly of vol. i dated 17 may 1819 and signed \"shlomo bar mordechai sanguinetti.\" attractively bound in contemporary calf with gilt dentelles, spine in compartments with morocco title-labels. \n vol. i: ff. (1), 2-224 (i.e. 284). text on ff. 276-277 slightly abraded. vol. ii: ff. (2), 3-322. hole in f. 9, text slightly affected. ff. 161-168 bound out of sequence. slightly stained. marbled endpapers. lightly scuffed. 4to. vinograd, venice 1988 \n venice: bragadin 1772 \n the italian prayer rite is among the few that retained some significant vestiges of the pre-crusader palestinian rite. it is also characterized by a deep interest in liturgical poetry and midrashic compilations. in this rite, \u201cthe exegetical and liturgical interests of the two major centers are\u2026seen to\u2026 come together nicely.\u201d s.c. reif, judaism and hebrew prayer (1993) pp. 164-5. \n the italian prayer rite is among the few that retained some significant vestiges of the pre-crusader palestinian rite. it is also characterized by a deep interest in liturgical poetry and midrashic compilations. in this rite, \u201cthe exegetical and liturgical interests of the two major centers are\u2026seen to\u2026 come together nicely.\u201d s.c. reif, judaism and hebrew prayer (1993) pp. 164-5."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"170","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116766/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a title page for 'Machzor shel Kol ha-Shanah' (Prayer Book for the Entire Year) according to the Italian rite, printed in Biniezia (Venice) by Nella Stamparia Bragadina. The book is described as 'Parte Rishon' (First Part), containing prayers for Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, festivals, and fast days. The text is entirely in Hebrew, typeset in a clear, traditional font, and the overall design is simple and functional. The publication details indicate a printing with license ('Con Licen. de superiori'), suggesting a 17th or 18th-century publication.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:16.681Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116766,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116767/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(maimonides, moses). de idololatria liber. translated into latin by dionysius vossius. <<* bound with:>> gerardi ioannis vossii. de theologia gentili, et physiologia christiana. \n \n \n \n first edition. hebrew and latin in parallel columns with occasional greek and arabic. on title, printer\u2019s device showing astrolabe flanked by angel and man with blaeu family motto \u201cindefessus agendo.\u201d \n pp. (12), 174, (1). * (12), 304, (xvii), (19), 305-732, (x), (29). lightly stained. contemporary reverse leather, worn, spine distressed. 4to. \n amsterdam: ioh. & cornelium blaeu 1642 \n dutch orientalist dionysius vossius (1612-33), was the son of the humanist philologian gerardus johannus vossius (1577-1649). well versed in hebrew, latin and greek, dionysius studied talmud with his friend menasseh ben israel, whose early work \u201cel conciliador\u201d he translated from spanish into latin (amsterdam 1633). here, dionysius provides a latin translation of maimonides's work on idolatry, (hilchoth avodah zarah) from his magnum opus the mishneh torah with the main text in hebrew. the work is bound with his father\u2019s study on the origins and advancement of idolatry and graven images \"de theologia gentili.\" the preface of dionysius's volume was written by his brother isaac vossius in which he mourns the death of his gifted brother and praises his dedication to high learning. \n dutch orientalist dionysius vossius (1612-33), was the son of the humanist philologian gerardus johannus vossius (1577-1649). well versed in hebrew, latin and greek, dionysius studied talmud with his friend menasseh ben israel, whose early work \u201cel conciliador\u201d he translated from spanish into latin (amsterdam 1633). here, dionysius provides a latin translation of maimonides's work on idolatry, (hilchoth avodah zarah) from his magnum opus the mishneh torah with the main text in hebrew. the work is bound with his father\u2019s study on the origins and advancement of idolatry and graven images \"de theologia gentili.\" the preface of dionysius's volume was written by his brother isaac vossius in which he mourns the death of his gifted brother and praises his dedication to high learning."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"171","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116767/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":500,"aiDescription":"This is a 17th-century Latin theological treatise, \"R. 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The book features a detailed engraved title page depicting a celestial globe with an armillary sphere, flanked by allegorical figures and a banner with the motto \"INDEFESSUS AGENDO.\"","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:22.894Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $900","currency":"USD","id":116767,"estimateMin":600},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116768/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"medini, haim hezkiyahu \u201cbitter weeping and lamentation.\u201d \n \n \n \n hebrew broadside poster announcing eulogies for the late rabbi haim hizkiyahu medini. \n with tax stamp. folds. 12 x 17 inches. \n jerusalem: december 1904 \n this poster announces the eulogies that were to be delivered on the 10th tevet, in memory of rabbi medini (1834-1904), author of the monumental responsa encyclopedia sdei chemed. r. medini, recently of hebron, was rabbi in the crimea for decades, where he spearheaded a religious revival among the krymchaks. he was a monumental rabbinic scholar, as well as a beloved leader of his people. the announcement states that the eulogies were to be given in the misgav ladach hospital\u2019s courtyard synagogue, a planned gathering of sephardim and ashkenazim. the unusual venue was chosen as rabbi medini greatly promoted the institution, a hospital that \u201ctreats and heals all of our people without distinction.\u201d \n this poster announces the eulogies that were to be delivered on the 10th tevet, in memory of rabbi medini (1834-1904), author of the monumental responsa encyclopedia sdei chemed. r. medini, recently of hebron, was rabbi in the crimea for decades, where he spearheaded a religious revival among the krymchaks. he was a monumental rabbinic scholar, as well as a beloved leader of his people. the announcement states that the eulogies were to be given in the misgav ladach hospital\u2019s courtyard synagogue, a planned gathering of sephardim and ashkenazim. the unusual venue was chosen as rabbi medini greatly promoted the institution, a hospital that \u201ctreats and heals all of our people without distinction.\u201d"},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"172","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116768/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":70,"aiDescription":"This item is an early 20th-century Hebrew broadside or poster, likely an announcement or invitation, printed on paper. It features a bold black border and Hebrew text in various fonts. The subject matter appears to be related to a religious event or communal gathering, possibly within a synagogue context. A small photographic illustration depicting a building, possibly a synagogue or institution, is centrally located near the bottom of the text block.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:22.895Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":116768,"estimateMin":120},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116769/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"menachem azariah of fano. amaroth tehoroth [kabbalah]. with commentary \u201cyad yehudah\u201d by r. judah leib ben shimon. \n \n \n \n first edition. title within fine engraved border including arches and cherubs aloft. owner\u2019s signature on title in hebrew: \u201ca gift from my brother-in-law the philanthropist jonathan ben moses levi. moses ben elhanan halevi of leverdin.\u201d \n ff. (2), 143, 98. several leaves detached, lightly stained. loose in contemporary calf, worn. 4to. vinograd, frankfurt a/main 148. \n frankfurt a/main: vorst 1698 \n part one of amaroth tehoroth, a compendium of five kabbalistic treatises by r. menachem azariah (rm\u201da) of fano: ma\u2019amar hikkur din, ma\u2019amar em kol hai, ma\u2019amar ha-middoth, ma\u2019amar olam katan, and ma\u2019amar ha-ittim. today, this work is generally known by the title asarah ma\u2019amaroth (\u201cten treatises\u201d - although the other five treatises are missing). there are other commentaries on rm\u201da\u2019s work, but yad yehudah remains the standard commentary. r. menachem azariah (1548-1620), of a well-to-do banking family in bologna, italy, was first a follower of the cordoveran system of kabbalah but afterward, under the influence of an elusive figure, r. israel sarug, switched his allegiance to the lurianic school. the propagation of safedian kabbalah in europe was largely due to his prolific efforts. \n part one of amaroth tehoroth, a compendium of five kabbalistic treatises by r. menachem azariah (rm\u201da) of fano: ma\u2019amar hikkur din, ma\u2019amar em kol hai, ma\u2019amar ha-middoth, ma\u2019amar olam katan, and ma\u2019amar ha-ittim. today, this work is generally known by the title asarah ma\u2019amaroth (\u201cten treatises\u201d - although the other five treatises are missing). there are other commentaries on rm\u201da\u2019s work, but yad yehudah remains the standard commentary. r. menachem azariah (1548-1620), of a well-to-do banking family in bologna, italy, was first a follower of the cordoveran system of kabbalah but afterward, under the influence of an elusive figure, r. israel sarug, switched his allegiance to the lurianic school. the propagation of safedian kabbalah in europe was largely due to his prolific efforts."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"173","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116769/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a 17th-century Hebrew book, specifically the title page of a religious text titled \"Amrot Tehorot.\" The richly decorated engraved title page features an architectural archway with fluted columns and ornate floral garlands. Cherubic figures (putti) adorn the top, holding an open book, while a stylized facial mask is present above the arch's keystone. The text is primarily in Hebrew, printed within the archway and at the bottom, indicating its publication in \"Rodlstadt and Frankfurt\" by \"Yitzhak ben Yissachar\" around 1699.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:22.896Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116769,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116770/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"menasseh ben israel.   dissertatio de fragilitate humana ex lapsu adami [\"dissertation on the fragility of man from the fall of adam.\"] \n \n \n \n first edition. two parts in one volume. latin interspersed with hebrew. \n pp. 16, 141, (1). ex-library, foxed. half-calf over marbled boards, worn. 12mo. silva rosa, no. 37; coppenhagen 310; freimann/|5. 338. \n amsterdam: printed by the author 1642 \n as per many theological works by amsterdam scholar and hebrew printer menasseh ben israel (1604-57), dissertatio de fragilitate humana was directed primarily to a gentile audience. dedicated to gerbrandt anslo, a christian hebraist who was a pupil of menasseh, this study focuses upon the issue of predestination. in opposition to the christian doctrine of original sin, menasseh was a staunch proponent of the traditional jewish teaching that man is born into the world pure and innocent. menasseh's works are noted for their wide erudition and their numerous references to both the rabbinic and classic literature. thus, on pp. 11-13 here we have a catalogue of latin and greek authors, followed on pp. 14-16 by a catalogue of hebrew authors. in the same year of 1642, a spanish-language edition of this work appeared: \u201cde la fragilidad humana.\u201d see c. roth, a life of menasseh ben israel (1945) p. 96; j.h. coppenhagen, menasseh ben israel: a bibliography (1990) p. 67, no. 310; je vol viii p 284; ej vol. xi, col. 855. rare. wordcat records only two copies worldwide. \n as per many theological works by amsterdam scholar and hebrew printer menasseh ben israel (1604-57), dissertatio de fragilitate humana was directed primarily to a gentile audience. dedicated to gerbrandt anslo, a christian hebraist who was a pupil of menasseh, this study focuses upon the issue of predestination. in opposition to the christian doctrine of original sin, menasseh was a staunch proponent of the traditional jewish teaching that man is born into the world pure and innocent. menasseh's works are noted for their wide erudition and their numerous references to both the rabbinic and classic literature. thus, on pp. 11-13 here we have a catalogue of latin and greek authors, followed on pp. 14-16 by a catalogue of hebrew authors. in the same year of 1642, a spanish-language edition of this work appeared: \u201cde la fragilidad humana.\u201d see c. roth, a life of menasseh ben israel (1945) p. 96; j.h. coppenhagen, menasseh ben israel: a bibliography (1990) p. 67, no. 310; je vol viii p 284; ej vol. xi, col. 855. rare. wordcat records only two copies worldwide."},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"174","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116770/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":2500,"aiDescription":"This is a 17th-century theological book titled \"Dissertatio de fragilitate humana ex lapsu Adami\" by Menasseh Ben Israel. Published in Amsterdam in 1642, the work explores themes of human fragility and divine assistance, drawing from sacred scriptures and ancient Hebrew texts. The title page is printed in Latin and features decorative printer's ornaments, indicating a scholarly or religious genre. Marginalia includes handwritten notes and numbers, suggesting past ownership or cataloging.","soldPrice":2500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:22.898Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":116770,"estimateMin":3000},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116771/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"menasseh ben israel. tzeror hachaim. de termino vitae. \n \n \n \n  \n pp. (16), 237,(50). browned, ex-library, lower margin of opening title clipped. contemporary vellum. 12mo. coppenhagen, menasseh 211; silva rosa 35. \n amsterdam: by the author 1639 \n a discussion whether death is brought on by natural causes or divinely ordained. the dutch intellectual jan van beverwyck had opened the discussion in his work epistolica quaestio de vitae termino, fatali an mobili (dordrecht, 1634). menasseh's response here, argues based on jewish sources that the span of life is not predetermined by the deity but depends upon constitutional, temperamental, and climatic influences. the work concludes with carmen intellectuale, a panegyric in honor of menasseh by jacob rosales of hamburg. \u201cof all menasseh\u2019s latin works, this was the most successful.\u201d cecil roth, a life of menasseh ben israel (1945) p. 95. * bound with: muller, philip. miracula, chymica et misteria medica. contains figures of retorts and other instruments likely to be found in a chemistry laboratory. few pages have been expertly repaired. pp. (24), 189. (1611). the gentile author philip muller would seem to have been influenced by the kabbalah. patai writes: \u201cthis reliance on the kabbalah being the general trend of sixteenth- to eighteenth century alchemy, it was inevitable that hebrew words should be found frequently in the texts, notably in those of bang, muller, maulius, sallwigt and wienner\u201d (see r. patai, the jewish alchemists (1994) p. 158). \n a discussion whether death is brought on by natural causes or divinely ordained. the dutch intellectual jan van beverwyck had opened the discussion in his work epistolica quaestio de vitae termino, fatali an mobili (dordrecht, 1634). menasseh's response here, argues based on jewish sources that the span of life is not predetermined by the deity but depends upon constitutional, temperamental, and climatic influences. the work concludes with carmen intellectuale, a panegyric in honor of menasseh by jacob rosales of hamburg. \u201cof all menasseh\u2019s latin works, this was the most successful.\u201d cecil roth, a life of menasseh ben israel (1945) p. 95. * bound with: muller, philip. miracula, chymica et misteria medica. contains figures of retorts and other instruments likely to be found in a chemistry laboratory. few pages have been expertly repaired. pp. (24), 189. (1611). the gentile author philip muller would seem to have been influenced by the kabbalah. patai writes: \u201cthis reliance on the kabbalah being the general trend of sixteenth- to eighteenth century alchemy, it was inevitable that hebrew words should be found frequently in the texts, notably in those of bang, muller, maulius, sallwigt and wienner\u201d (see r. patai, the jewish alchemists (1994) p. 158)."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"175","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116771/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":300,"aiDescription":"This is a 17th-century Latin theological book, \"De Termino Vitae Libri Tres,\" authored by Menasseh Ben Israel. Published in Amsterdam in 1639, the work discusses the term of life, drawing upon the opinions of ancient Rabbis and recent scholars. The title page is framed by an elaborate engraved architectural border featuring columns, cornices, and decorative scrolls, with a Hebrew title \"Tzur Hayyim\" at the top. The book is printed on paper and exhibits some signs of age, including wear along the edges.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:22.899Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116771,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116772/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"mendele mocher seforim (pseud. of shalom jacob abramowitsch, hebrew and yiddish writer, 1835-1917). <<autograph letter signed>> written in yiddish and hebrew to senior sachs. \n \n \n \n \u201call those who are on the proper path, who increase neologisms and nouns in the hebrew language is praiseworthy - the spirit of the writers of jeshurun is pleased with him.\" \n two densely written pages with attached address panel. 4to. \n berditchev: 18th iyar 1862 \n this letter from a youthful mendele to sachs, one of the leading figures of the jewish wissenschaft movement, discusses the prestigious scholars of the day, including: julius furst, joseph schoenhack and hayim selig slonimski. also matters relating to publishing and mendele\u2019s own early work. \n this letter from a youthful mendele to sachs, one of the leading figures of the jewish wissenschaft movement, discusses the prestigious scholars of the day, including: julius furst, joseph schoenhack and hayim selig slonimski. also matters relating to publishing and mendele\u2019s own early work."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"176","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116772/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is a handwritten manuscript document, composed entirely in Hebrew script, likely from an earlier period given the parchment-like appearance of the paper and the ink used. The text covers the entire page in dense, continuous prose, suggesting a letter, legal document, or scholarly text. The script is consistent throughout, written in brown ink, and shows some fading and discoloration consistent with age. There are no images or decorative elements, focusing solely on the textual content.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:22.900Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116772,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116773/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"mendelssohn, moses. moses mendelssohn an die freunde lessings: ein anhang zu herrn jacobi briefwechsel uber die lehre des spinoza. \n \n \n \n first edition. edited by j.j. engel. an uncut copy. endpapers with 19th-century bio-bibliographic notes. the rabbi max freudenthal copy. \n pp. xxiv, 87. lightly discolored. contemporary wrappers. 12mo. \n berlin: c.f. voss 1786 \n a vindication of mendelssohn\u2019s best friend, gotthold ephraim lessing. \n a vindication of mendelssohn\u2019s best friend, gotthold ephraim lessing."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"177","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116773/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is an 18th-century German philosophical or theological pamphlet by Moses Mendelssohn, titled \"Moses Mendelssohn an die Freunde Lessings.\" Published in Berlin in 1786, it includes an appendix to Jacobi's correspondence about the doctrine of Spinoza. The title page is printed in German, indicating a work of intellectual discourse. Handwritten names, including 'Jacob Louis Philippson,' are visible at the top, along with blue ink stamps from 'Dr Max Freudenthal Dessau,' suggesting previous ownership or library provenance.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:22.902Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116773,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116774/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"mendelssohn, moses. a 19th-century copy of a 1773 letter from moses mendelssohn to rabbi jacob emden; here written in the hand of hyman a. wagenaar. \n \n \n \n manuscript written in hebrew. \n pp. 2. 8vo. \n c. 1868 \n this letter is from a celebrated correspondence between the berlin-based philosopher and the maverick rabbi of altona. they discuss issues of modernity, the conflict between science and tradition, and the salvation of righteous heathens outside of europe who are unaware of the seven noahide laws. alternatively marked by both warmth and tension, these letters form a highly interesting chapter of early modern jewish history. wagenaar used this correspondence in his biography of rabbi emden. see toldot yaavetz (amsterdam, 1868) appendix five, pp. vi-vii. \n this letter is from a celebrated correspondence between the berlin-based philosopher and the maverick rabbi of altona. they discuss issues of modernity, the conflict between science and tradition, and the salvation of righteous heathens outside of europe who are unaware of the seven noahide laws. alternatively marked by both warmth and tension, these letters form a highly interesting chapter of early modern jewish history. wagenaar used this correspondence in his biography of rabbi emden. see toldot yaavetz (amsterdam, 1868) appendix five, pp. vi-vii."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"178","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116774/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a handwritten document, densely covered with Hebrew script in brown ink on light-colored paper. The script appears to be a cursive style, and the text fills the entire page from top to bottom, suggesting a letter, legal record, or religious commentary. The page shows minor wear and some ink bleed-through in certain areas. No visual elements other than the script are present, emphasizing its textual content.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:22.903Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116774,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116775/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(midrash). seder olam raba veseder olam zuta - sive chronicon hebraeorum majus et minus. \n \n \n \n first edition of translation into latin by johannes meyer. with original hebrew text. title in red and black with engraved printer\u2019s device. \n pp. (24), 1283, (1). previous owner\u2019s marks. contemporary blind-tooled vellum. thick 4to. \n amsterdam: joannes wolters 1699 \n fine hebrew-latin edition of these two midrashic chronologies by jean meyer (1652-1725), doctor of theology and professor of oriental languages \u200b\u200bat the university of hardewijk in the netherlands. the two treaties occupy the first 118 pages, followed by the prolegomena, three dissertations, important notes, comments and the index. the hebrew text of olam raba is attributed to the mishnaic sage r. jose ben chalaphta, and is mentioned in the talmud. it was the first systematic chronology of world history from the biblical adam until the destruction of the second temple. the seder olam zuta probably dates to the early medieval period. abraham zacuto included large portions of it in his sepher yuchasin. \n fine hebrew-latin edition of these two midrashic chronologies by jean meyer (1652-1725), doctor of theology and professor of oriental languages \u200b\u200bat the university of hardewijk in the netherlands. the two treaties occupy the first 118 pages, followed by the prolegomena, three dissertations, important notes, comments and the index. the hebrew text of olam raba is attributed to the mishnaic sage r. jose ben chalaphta, and is mentioned in the talmud. it was the first systematic chronology of world history from the biblical adam until the destruction of the second temple. the seder olam zuta probably dates to the early medieval period. abraham zacuto included large portions of it in his sepher yuchasin."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"179","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116775/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":400,"aiDescription":"This is a 17th-century historical and theological book, \"Chronicon Majus et Minus,\" by Johannes Meyer. Published in Amsterdam in 1699 by Joannem Wolters, it presents a Latin translation and perpetual commentary on Hebrew biblical history, particularly concerning the historical and prophetic books of the Old Testament. The title page features a detailed engraved illustration of a candelabrum within an arched shrine, flanked by figures. The book includes three dissertations on divine origin, infallibility of the golden age, and Hebrew codices.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:22.904Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":116775,"estimateMin":500},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116776/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(mizrach). shevithi. large seven-branched menorah set on four-legged table, within an ornamental border. \n \n \n \n printed broadside for the eastern wall of the synagogue. dense hebrew text. \n edges chipped, heavy folds, small loss at extreme lower edge, taped on verso. 18 x 26 inches. \n vilna: 1914 \n rare. contains uncommon material not found in standard mizrach plaques. apart from the striking design, what makes this shevithi unusual is that it contains within each menorah branch the text of recommended daily torah and talmud study as set out by the 17th century pietist work shnei luchot habrith by the shela\u2019h. \n rare. contains uncommon material not found in standard mizrach plaques. apart from the striking design, what makes this shevithi unusual is that it contains within each menorah branch the text of recommended daily torah and talmud study as set out by the 17th century pietist work shnei luchot habrith by the shela\u2019h."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"180","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116776/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a large 20th-century Hebrew broadside or poster, visually presented as a large menorah composed of dense Hebrew text. The central menorah design is outlined with decorative borders featuring lions at the top corners, and the base of the menorah rests on an altar-like structure, also inscribed with text. The overall design is a sophisticated calligram, combining religious symbolism with textual content, likely for educational or commemorative purposes. Printed on paper, it displays some creasing and edge wear consistent with its age and format.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:22.905Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116776,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116777/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"modena, judah aryeh (leone) da. beith lechem yehudah [aggadic concordance]. \n \n \n \n first edition. title within architectural arch. \n ff. 26. ex-library, stained in places, last leaf laid down. recent boards. folio. vinograd, venice 1156. \n venice: bragadin 1625 \n a reference to the talmudic sources of the parables and allegories found in the ein ya\u2019akov. \n a reference to the talmudic sources of the parables and allegories found in the ein ya\u2019akov."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"181","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116777/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":180,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew book titled \"Sefer Beit Lehem Yehudah,\" a rabbinic work published in Venice in 1625. It is a textual item, likely a religious or legal commentary. The title page features an elaborate architectural woodcut border with classical columns and an archway, framing the Hebrew text. The material is paper, and the language is primarily Hebrew, with some Latin on the imprint.","soldPrice":275,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:19.776Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116777,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116778/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"modon, samson cohen. (author of kol mussar, 1679-1727). autograph hebrew manuscript signed: \u201cshirah chadasha shibchu yisra\u2019elim.\u201d \n \n \n \n neat italian semi-cursive script. heading in square script. one page. fourteen lines. \n folds. 4to. \n (mantua): circa 1700 \n a poetic sonnet concerning a jew who embraced christianity. cecil roth gives high marks to the poetic achievement of modon, \u201crenewer of the hebrew sonnet, who won golden opinions when he was sent on a congratulatory mission to the emperor charles vi.\u201d his kol mussar (mantua, 1725) contains fifty similar types of sonnets (poems of fourteen lines). see c. roth, the history of the jews of italy (1946), p. 400; d. bregman & a. brener. the emergence of the hebrew sonnet, in: prooftexts. vol. 11, no. 3 (1991), pp. 231-39. \n a poetic sonnet concerning a jew who embraced christianity. cecil roth gives high marks to the poetic achievement of modon, \u201crenewer of the hebrew sonnet, who won golden opinions when he was sent on a congratulatory mission to the emperor charles vi.\u201d his kol mussar (mantua, 1725) contains fifty similar types of sonnets (poems of fourteen lines). see c. roth, the history of the jews of italy (1946), p. 400; d. bregman & a. brener. the emergence of the hebrew sonnet, in: prooftexts. vol. 11, no. 3 (1991), pp. 231-39."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"182","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116778/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is a manuscript leaf, a textual item featuring handwritten Hebrew script. The text appears to be poetry or liturgical, titled \"Shir ha-Yedidut she-havru Yisraelim\" (Song of Friendship composed by Israelis). The piece is written on a single sheet of paper, folded, with two columns of Hebrew text in a calligraphic hand. The informal presentation suggests it could be a draft or personal copy of a poem.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:19.777Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116778,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116779/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(music). neginoth baruch schorr [cantorial music]. \n \n \n \n frontispiece portrait of cantor schorr. \n pp. (4), 250. few stains. original calf-backed boards, worn, spine starting. folio. \n new york: bloch 1906 \n famed cantor of the great synagogue of lemberg, schorr was also the author of bechor shor on the chumash, and yithron lechochmah on ecclesiastes. a pious jew from a chassidic family in lemberg, schorr was attracted to european culture and musical techniques. his 1890 performance in lemberg\u2019s jewish theater of the opera \"samson\" led to his censure and temporary suspension by synagogue authorities. deeply offended, schorr exiled himself to the united states for five years until he was recalled to lemberg\u2019s synagogue. the author\u2019s son, israel schorr, who issued the present publication, writes that his father\u2019s soul expired on the last day of passover in the great synagogue while intoning the prayer \u201cavinu malkeinu galeh.\u201d many of the compositions here are actually the work of the editor israel schorr, who was himself a cantor, as were his five brothers. see ej, vol. xiv, col. 996. \n famed cantor of the great synagogue of lemberg, schorr was also the author of bechor shor on the chumash, and yithron lechochmah on ecclesiastes. a pious jew from a chassidic family in lemberg, schorr was attracted to european culture and musical techniques. his 1890 performance in lemberg\u2019s jewish theater of the opera \"samson\" led to his censure and temporary suspension by synagogue authorities. deeply offended, schorr exiled himself to the united states for five years until he was recalled to lemberg\u2019s synagogue. the author\u2019s son, israel schorr, who issued the present publication, writes that his father\u2019s soul expired on the last day of passover in the great synagogue while intoning the prayer \u201cavinu malkeinu galeh.\u201d many of the compositions here are actually the work of the editor israel schorr, who was himself a cantor, as were his five brothers. see ej, vol. xiv, col. 996."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"183","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116779/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":90,"aiDescription":"This is a printed musical score cover titled \"N'ginoth Baruch Schorr,\" advertising synagogue melodies for High Holy Days. The item is a piece of sheet music or a program cover, featuring a central photographic portrait of Baruch Schorr, a bearded man wearing a cap and formal attire. The text is in both Hebrew and English, indicating its use for a bilingual audience, and the publication information suggests a date around 1906, published in Brooklyn, New York.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:19.779Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116779,"estimateMin":120},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116780/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"nieto, david. mateh dan-cuzari chelek sheni. \n \n \n \n first edition. hebrew and spanish text in parallel columns. two title pages each with architectural arch incorporating portrait-roundel of judah the prince flanked by armor-suited angels. \n ff. (11), 254. ex-library, few leaves loose, discolored. modern boards. large 4to. vinograd, london 24; roth, london 5. \n london: thomas ilive 1714 \n haham of the spanish & portuguese synagogue in london, david nieto (1654-1728) composed the mateh dan as a defense of rabbinic judaism from the scorn of free-thinking former marranos. nieto considered his work as a continuation in the tradition of judah halevi\u2019s cuzari (1506) a philosophical exposition of judaism, opposing the attacks of karaites, heretics and other creeds. nieto states in his introduction the reason behind his two-fold title \u201cmateh dan-cuzari chelek sheni\u201d is as follows: dan is the initials of the author\u2019s name and mateh is the hebrew word for staff. thus the author sought to \u201csmite the karaites with the rod of truth and logic\" and reveal the weaknesses of their faulty arguments. the sub-title \"cuzari chelek sheni\" highlights the fact that nieto was following in the footseps of judah halevi, author of the original cuzari. although the purpose of the cuzari was to prove the validity of the bible, nieto concentrates on the the oral tradition of the torah, which halevi treated only in a general manner. \n haham of the spanish & portuguese synagogue in london, david nieto (1654-1728) composed the mateh dan as a defense of rabbinic judaism from the scorn of free-thinking former marranos. nieto considered his work as a continuation in the tradition of judah halevi\u2019s cuzari (1506) a philosophical exposition of judaism, opposing the attacks of karaites, heretics and other creeds. nieto states in his introduction the reason behind his two-fold title \u201cmateh dan-cuzari chelek sheni\u201d is as follows: dan is the initials of the author\u2019s name and mateh is the hebrew word for staff. thus the author sought to \u201csmite the karaites with the rod of truth and logic\" and reveal the weaknesses of their faulty arguments. the sub-title \"cuzari chelek sheni\" highlights the fact that nieto was following in the footseps of judah halevi, author of the original cuzari. although the purpose of the cuzari was to prove the validity of the bible, nieto concentrates on the the oral tradition of the torah, which halevi treated only in a general manner."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"184","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116780/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":500,"aiDescription":"This is a printed book title page for \"Matteh Dan y Segunda parte del Cuzari\" by H.R. David Nieto, printed in London in the year 5474 (1713-1714 CE). The genre is a theological or philosophical work, with text primarily in Spanish. The title page is adorned with an elaborate woodcut border featuring two winged putti or angels holding an oval portrait of a bearded scholar above a classical architectural archway.","soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:19.780Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $900","currency":"USD","id":116780,"estimateMin":600},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116781/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"norzi, raphael marpe lanephesh. <<* with:>> se\u2019ah soleth. \n \n \n \n first edition. two ethical works bound in one. two titles, each set within a woodcut architectural arch. \n ff. 40, misbound though complete. stained in places, ex-library. recent boards, light wear. 8vo. vinograd, mantua 79 and 81. \n mantua: giacomo ruffinello 1561"},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"185","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116781/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":400,"aiDescription":"This is the title page of a Hebrew book, \"Sefer Marpeh le-Nefesh,\" printed in Mantua. The page is framed by an ornate architectural woodcut border with twisted columns and an archway. The text is in Hebrew, indicating a religious or ethical subject matter. 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The cartographic style suggests an 18th-century period, with detailed coastlines and internal political divisions.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:19.786Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116784,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116785/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(parody). hagadah shel presse [\"hagadah of the press.\u201d] a shpogel-naye hagadah oyf hayntigen pesach. by \u201cbe\u2026be\u2026\u201d \n \n \n \n titlepage with caricatures of dovid frishman, y.l. peretz, ch. nomberg. \n pp. 16. browned and fragile. original pictorial wrappers bound into contemporary boards. 4to. unrecorded. \n warsaw: edelstein for b. shimin (1910?) \n parody hagadah poking fun at the yiddish writers of the day. * bound with: philipson, martin. di nayeste yidishe geshichte. pp. 312. warsaw, freund, 1910. * and: zeit-fragen, vol. i and ii. pp. 84, 96. vilna, b. a. kletzkin, 1909. \n parody hagadah poking fun at the yiddish writers of the day. * bound with: philipson, martin. di nayeste yidishe geshichte. pp. 312. warsaw, freund, 1910. * and: zeit-fragen, vol. i and ii. pp. 84, 96. vilna, b. a. kletzkin, 1909."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"189","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116785/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":120,"aiDescription":"This is a Yiddish printed pamphlet or broadside titled \"Hagadah shel Peretz,\" featuring an illustrated scene below the text. 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(8), 528, (32). ex-library, browned. contemporary vellum, stained. thick 8vo. cf. graesse v, p. 270 (graesse has an earlier ed. of 1588); not in adams. \n paris: plantin 1598"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"190","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116786/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is the title page of a French edition of \"Les Oeuvres de Philon Iuif\" (The Works of Philo the Jew), translated from Greek into French by Piers Bellier and published in Paris in 1598. It is a classical philosophical or religious work. 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The subject matter focuses on an individual in a doorway setting, repeated in multiple frames, suggesting a sequence or different perspectives. The image is black and white, indicative of photography from an earlier period, possibly early to mid-20th century. Below the images, text is visible in German ('In Erwartung des Käufers') and Hebrew, identifying the subject as \"waiting for the buyer.\" The item appears to be a page from a printed publication, possibly bound, given the visible spine edge.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:23.503Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116787,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116788/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"pinto, josiah keseph zaruph [commentary to the book of proverbs]. \n \n \n \n first edition. spanish dedication by isaac lopez pereira to moses pinto. \n ff. 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The page exhibits an aged appearance with some discoloration, suggesting it is an antique or vintage print, possibly dating back several centuries given the style of typography and ornamentation.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:23.505Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116788,"estimateMin":120},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116789/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(poland). majer balaban. przewodnik po żydowskich zabytkach krakowa [\u201cguide to jewish sites and monuments in cracow.\u201d] \n \n \n \n text in polish. with 24 photographic plates. ads at end. \n pp. viii, 125. original wrappers and gilt-tooled boards. light wear. 8vo. \n cracow: 1935"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"193","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116789/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is a black and white photographic print, likely an illustration from a book or periodical, depicting the interior of a synagogue. 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The overall aesthetic suggests a historical or architectural subject, likely from the early to mid-20th century given the monochrome photography.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:23.506Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$70 - $100","currency":"USD","id":116789,"estimateMin":70},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116790/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"porto, moses cohen. palgei mayim [\u201cwaves of water\u201d: halachic controversy concerning the mikveh in rovigo]. \n \n \n \n first edition. title within wreathed architectural arch. \n ff. 78;14;1-4. lightly discolored. later boards. sm. 4to. vinograd, venice 1042. \n venice: giovanni di gara 1608 \n a celebrated controversy concerning the mikveh in rovigo, a province of veneto, northern italy. the ritual bath received its water supply via a bucket with holes, the question at issue was whether the water was classified as drawn or flowing. the debate concerning ritual validity proved to be inexhaustible and was submitted to numerous rabbis both in italy and abroad. palgei mayim is a polemic against mashbith milchamoth, an earlier text that presented rulings in favor of the arrangement in rovigo. the present work contains ruling against the use of the mikveh by major italian authorities such as r. menachem azariah of fano, r. moshe menachem rapo, and r. moshe cohen porto as well as the only known published halachic responum of r. moshe mordecai margoliot of cracow (the predecessor of the ba\u2019ch). palgei mayim was published with variant paginations. the pagination found here, is, according to yaari, found in \u201cmost copies.\u201d see a. yaari, mechkarei sepher (1958) pp. 420-29; carmilly-weinberger, censorship and freedom of expression in jewish history (1977) pp. 160-1. \n a celebrated controversy concerning the mikveh in rovigo, a province of veneto, northern italy. the ritual bath received its water supply via a bucket with holes, the question at issue was whether the water was classified as drawn or flowing. the debate concerning ritual validity proved to be inexhaustible and was submitted to numerous rabbis both in italy and abroad. palgei mayim is a polemic against mashbith milchamoth, an earlier text that presented rulings in favor of the arrangement in rovigo. the present work contains ruling against the use of the mikveh by major italian authorities such as r. menachem azariah of fano, r. moshe menachem rapo, and r. moshe cohen porto as well as the only known published halachic responum of r. moshe mordecai margoliot of cracow (the predecessor of the ba\u2019ch). palgei mayim was published with variant paginations. the pagination found here, is, according to yaari, found in \u201cmost copies.\u201d see a. yaari, mechkarei sepher (1958) pp. 420-29; carmilly-weinberger, censorship and freedom of expression in jewish history (1977) pp. 160-1."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"194","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116790/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is a printed title page from a book, featuring a prominent architectural border design with two fluted columns adorned with wreaths, framing the central Hebrew text. The text 'פ נ י ם' (Panim) is visible at the top, and 'ו נ י צ י א ה' (Venice) is printed at the bottom, indicating the place of publication. A faint stamp from 'JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY LIBRARY' is present in the lower center, suggesting its provenance. The neoclassical architectural style of the border points to an early modern period, likely 16th or 17th century, a time when such decorative elements were common in European printing.","soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:23.507Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116790,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116791/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(portugal). manual de piedosas medita&ccedil;&otilde;es aonde nam s&oacute; se manifesta a necessidade, que todos temos de praticar a ora&ccedil;a&otilde; mental, e o modo para se fazer os exercicios espirituaes, mas tambem como se ha&otilde; de praticar todas as virtudes. \n \n \n \n  \n pp. (8), 551. browned. contemporary calf, rubbed and scuffed. 4to. \n lisbon: 1751"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"195","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116791/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":80,"aiDescription":"This is a title page from a Portuguese devotional book, titled 'MANUAL DE PIEDOSAS MEDITAÇOES'. The text is in Portuguese, detailing the content and purpose of the manual, and attributes its origin to 'DA CONGREGAÇÃO DA MISSÃO DA Cidade de Barcelona'. It was translated from Castilian and dedicated to 'SANTO ANTONIO'. The publication year 'M. DCC. LI.' (1751) and the printer 'FRANCISCO LUIZ AMENO' in Lisbon are clearly stated. A decorative cartouche featuring a sun-like emblem is centered on the page. The paper shows signs of age, including discoloration and some minor creasing.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:23.509Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116791,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116792/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(reform judaism). abraham ben aryeh loeb lowenstamm. tzeror hachaim [\u201cthe bond of life\u201d: nine responses to the innovations of the reform movement]. \n \n \n \n second edition. \n ff. (5), 71. browned, portions brittle. marbled boards. sm. 4to. \n ujhely : moritz weisz 1868 \n the author instructs the prohibition of praying in a synagogue where there is an organ, castigates against the practices of abolishing the silent recitation of the amidah, changing the formula of the prayer-book, altering from aschkenazic custom to sephardic custom, praying in the vernacular, praying bareheaded or in mixed company, and emphasizes the firm obligation of continued belief in the messiah (in contradistinction to the reform omission of references to the messiah in the prayers). first printed in amsterdam in 1820, the fact that this work was reissued in hungary in 1868 is not without historic significance. the battle between the orthodox and neolog (reform) elements within hungarian jewry had reached a climax, for in that year the government convened the general jewish congress and strife between the orthodox and the reform became the central issue. the final outcome of the conference was the formal division of hungarian jewry into three factions: orthodox, neolog and status quo ante. \n the author instructs the prohibition of praying in a synagogue where there is an organ, castigates against the practices of abolishing the silent recitation of the amidah, changing the formula of the prayer-book, altering from aschkenazic custom to sephardic custom, praying in the vernacular, praying bareheaded or in mixed company, and emphasizes the firm obligation of continued belief in the messiah (in contradistinction to the reform omission of references to the messiah in the prayers). first printed in amsterdam in 1820, the fact that this work was reissued in hungary in 1868 is not without historic significance. the battle between the orthodox and neolog (reform) elements within hungarian jewry had reached a climax, for in that year the government convened the general jewish congress and strife between the orthodox and the reform became the central issue. the final outcome of the conference was the formal division of hungarian jewry into three factions: orthodox, neolog and status quo ante."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"196","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116792/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":90,"aiDescription":"This is a title page from a Hebrew book, featuring a central body of text within a decorative double-line border. The title 'צ ר ו ר ה ח י י ם' (Tzror HaChaim) is prominent at the top. The page includes details of its publication: 'ב א ו ה י י' (in Ujhely) and 'Gedruckt bei Morita Weiss in S.-A.-Ujhely. 1868.', clearly dating it to 1868. A faint circular stamp with a Star of David motif is visible at the top left, possibly indicating a library or collection. The page has an aged appearance with some discoloration.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:23.510Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":116792,"estimateMin":150},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116793/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"reland, hadrian. de spoliis templi hierosolymitani in arcu titiano romae conspicuis [\u201cthe spoils of the jerusalem temple conspicuous in the arch of titus, rome\u201d]. \n \n \n \n first edition. latin interspersed with greek and hebrew. several foldout engravings of temple vessels and appurtenances. \n pp. (2), 138, (26). lightly foxed, outer edge of title trimmed. modern boards. 8vo. \n utrecht: guilielmi broedelet 1716 \n dutch orientalist hadrian reland (1676-1718) was professor of oriental languages and antiquities at utrecht. reland here drew upon a vast array of classical authors, talmudic literature and church historians, which he quotes in the original. reland\u2019s study examines in great scholarly detail the various vessels purportedly despoiled from the second temple in jerusalem which are displayed on the arch of titus in rome. reland was the first scholar to point out the discrepancy between the menorah on the arch of titus and the menorah of biblical and rabbinic tradition. \n dutch orientalist hadrian reland (1676-1718) was professor of oriental languages and antiquities at utrecht. reland here drew upon a vast array of classical authors, talmudic literature and church historians, which he quotes in the original. reland\u2019s study examines in great scholarly detail the various vessels purportedly despoiled from the second temple in jerusalem which are displayed on the arch of titus in rome. reland was the first scholar to point out the discrepancy between the menorah on the arch of titus and the menorah of biblical and rabbinic tradition."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"197","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116793/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is a printed title page from a Latin book titled 'HADRIANI RELANDI DE SPOLIIS TEMPLI HIEROSOLYMITANI IN ARCU TITIANO LIBER SINGULARIS'. The main text describes the book's subject matter: the spoils of the Temple of Jerusalem depicted on the Arch of Titus in Rome. A small woodcut illustration at the center depicts two classical figures flanking a circular shield or relief, possibly representing the scene from the Arch. The publication details 'TRAJECTI ad Rhenum,' (Utrecht) and 'CIDICCXV I.' (1716) from the bookseller 'GUILIELMI BROEDELET' are visible at the bottom. The page features clear red and black typography, characteristic of 18th-century printing.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:23.511Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":116793,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116794/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116794/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"roth, cecil. (anglo-jewish historian. 1899-1970). autograph postcard signed, written in english to e. snowman of brighton. \n \n \n \n concerns receipt of books including purchases made from the a. lukyn william collection: \"real books are becoming impossible (to find).\" \n on personal letterhead. one page, lightly stained. 8vo. \n oxford: 7. xi. 1944"},"estimateMax":70,"lotNumber":"198","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116794/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":20,"aiDescription":"This item is a handwritten letter on aged paper, dated '7. XI. 44' (November 7, 1944). The letter begins with a printed heading 'From Mr. Cecil Roth, 1 Garford Road, Oxford. Telephone 58726.'. The text, written in cursive English, expresses thanks for a note, anticipation of 'rejuvenated books', and interest in a book selection. The author mentions acquiring 'interesting pamphlets' and finding 'real books' unobtainable. The signature 'C.R.' is visible at the bottom. The paper is discolored and shows signs of age, consistent with a mid-20th century document.","soldPrice":175,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:23.513Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $70","currency":"USD","id":116794,"estimateMin":50},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116795/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116795/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(rothschild). (rachamim joseph chaim of prague). tikun ha\u2019brith [selected prayers]. edited by jacob chai borilla. \n \n \n \n first edition. the baron nathaniel rothschild copy. presentation copy from the editor with gilt-tooled hebrew dedication on upper cover. \n ff. 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The overall appearance suggests an antique or vintage book that has seen considerable use, likely dating from the 19th or early 20th century due to the binding style and material.","soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:23.514Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":116795,"estimateMin":100},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116796/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(russia). internal passport of one leib berkowitz mendelevich kaplan, \n \n \n \n a jewish officer in the russian imperial guard battalion. includes details relating to the rules of his rank, war-wounds, decorations and honorable discharge with \"gentry privileges\" in the town of kronstadt. russian, both printed and handwritten. \n pp. 8, 12, (30). original calf, scuffed. 8vo. \n st. petersburg: circa 1872 \n this passport belonged to leib berkowitz mendelevich kaplan, a musician with the rank of petty officer in the imperial guard rifle battalion of the czarist military services. kaplan enlisted in the army in 1853, was honorably discharged in 1872 and married sara levinson. on p. 6, appears the attestation by abraham drabkin, chief rabbi of st. petersburg, concerning the burial of their daughter itta, in the preobrazhenskoe cemetery of st. petersburg in 1888. \n this passport belonged to leib berkowitz mendelevich kaplan, a musician with the rank of petty officer in the imperial guard rifle battalion of the czarist military services. kaplan enlisted in the army in 1853, was honorably discharged in 1872 and married sara levinson. on p. 6, appears the attestation by abraham drabkin, chief rabbi of st. petersburg, concerning the burial of their daughter itta, in the preobrazhenskoe cemetery of st. petersburg in 1888."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"200","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116796/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This item is an open book or document, displaying two inner pages. The right page features extensive handwritten text in Cyrillic script, with printed sections and official stamps, some in blue and purple ink. The heading includes 'ПО УКАЗУ ЕГО ВЕЛИЧЕСТВА ГОСУДАРЯ ИМПЕРАТОРА АЛЕКСАНДРА НИКОЛАЕВИЧА' (By order of His Majesty Emperor Alexander Nikolaevich), indicating a document from the reign of Alexander II of Russia (1855-1881). The left page is largely blank but shows an outline and some light marks. The binding appears to be a worn, dark material with a lighter brown trim. The document likely served as a formal or official record during the mid-to-late 19th century.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:23.515Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116796,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116797/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(sabbatianism). anonymous (attributed to chaim abulafia). chemdath yamim [liturgy]. \n \n \n \n two volumes. \n vol. i: ff. 104. * vol. ii: ff. 110. ex-library. two leaves at end of first volume have frayed edges affecting text. second volume lacks final two leaves. some slight worming. contemporary boards. 4to. vinograd, zolkiew 115. \n zolkiew: aaron & gershon, sons of chaim david segal 1744 \n on the surface, chemdath yamim (\u201cdelight of days\u201d) is a fine esthetic distillation of lurianic kabbalah applied to the cycle of the jewish year. israel zinberg could not lavish enough praise on the literary style of chemdath yamim. the popularity of the work is attested to by the many editions it went through within a very short period of time. below the surface however, there is an undercurrent of crypto-sabbatianism. rabbi jacob emden discovered in this work three festival songs composed by nathan of gaza, the \u201cprophet\u201d of the pseudo-messiah of izmir, shabbetai zevi. the book was greatly revered in the sephardic world, while among ashkenazim, due to the efforts and influence of rabbi jacob emden, it fell into disrepute. this zolkiew edition has attempts to deflect critics\u2019 claim that the work is sabbatian in character. see israel zinberg, a history of jewish literature, vol. v (the jewish center of culture in the ottoman empire), pp. 151-160; abraham yaari, ta\u2019alumath sepher (1954); isaiah tishby, kiryat sefer 54:586, n. 7; tarbiz 50 (1981) pp. 463-514; bezalel naor, post-sabbatian sabbatianism (1999) pp. 58-68; moshe fogel, \u201cthe sabbatian character of hemdat yamim: a re-examination,\u201d in: rachel elior (ed.) the sabbatian movement and its aftermath: messianism, sabbatianism and frankism ii (2001), pp. 365-422. \n on the surface, chemdath yamim (\u201cdelight of days\u201d) is a fine esthetic distillation of lurianic kabbalah applied to the cycle of the jewish year. israel zinberg could not lavish enough praise on the literary style of chemdath yamim. the popularity of the work is attested to by the many editions it went through within a very short period of time. below the surface however, there is an undercurrent of crypto-sabbatianism. rabbi jacob emden discovered in this work three festival songs composed by nathan of gaza, the \u201cprophet\u201d of the pseudo-messiah of izmir, shabbetai zevi. the book was greatly revered in the sephardic world, while among ashkenazim, due to the efforts and influence of rabbi jacob emden, it fell into disrepute. this zolkiew edition has attempts to deflect critics\u2019 claim that the work is sabbatian in character. see israel zinberg, a history of jewish literature, vol. v (the jewish center of culture in the ottoman empire), pp. 151-160; abraham yaari, ta\u2019alumath sepher (1954); isaiah tishby, kiryat sefer 54:586, n. 7; tarbiz 50 (1981) pp. 463-514; bezalel naor, post-sabbatian sabbatianism (1999) pp. 58-68; moshe fogel, \u201cthe sabbatian character of hemdat yamim: a re-examination,\u201d in: rachel elior (ed.) the sabbatian movement and its aftermath: messianism, sabbatianism and frankism ii (2001), pp. 365-422."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"201","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116797/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed Hebrew book, likely a religious text or commentary, as indicated by the title 'Sefer Shabbat Kodesh' (Holy Sabbath Book) and the general layout of the title page. The title page is framed by a decorative border of text, possibly liturgical or explanatory, and features multiple lines of Hebrew script in various typefaces. The text appears to be entirely in Hebrew, printed on aged paper, suggesting a date possibly from the 17th or 18th century, a common period for such Hebrew printings. The overall appearance indicates a historical religious publication.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:19.814Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":116797,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116798/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"samuel ben joseph hakohen. torah or [homilies to the book of genesis]. \n \n \n \n first edition. \n ff. 307. ex-library, lightly stained. later boards, upper cover detached. 4to. vinograd, venice 903; mehlman 899. \n venice: giovanni di gara 1600/1605 \n first of an intended 4-part series entitled minchath kohen, of which only two volumes appeared. indeed, even the issuance of this volume was incomplete, as the printer left out the planned sermons on the book of shemoth in nearly all extant copies. \n first of an intended 4-part series entitled minchath kohen, of which only two volumes appeared. indeed, even the issuance of this volume was incomplete, as the printer left out the planned sermons on the book of shemoth in nearly all extant copies."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"202","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116798/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":300,"aiDescription":"This item is an early printed Hebrew book titled 'Torah Ohr', featuring a prominent architectural woodcut design on its title page. The design includes two ornate Corinthian columns supporting an arch, adorned with draped foliage garlands, a common stylistic element in Renaissance and Baroque printing. The text is entirely in Hebrew, printed on aged paper, with numerical annotations in the upper left corner and a blue ink circle with numbers in the center of the arch. The title page's elaborate architectural motif and detailed engravings suggest a 16th or 17th-century European printing.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:19.821Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116798,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116799/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"schach, elazar menachem man. (rosh yeshiva of ponevitch, 1899-2001). avi ezri [on maimonides\u2019 hilchoth eiduth]. <<autograph hebrew manuscript.>> \n \n \n \n two long, dense pages. \n folio. \n (bnei braq): n.d \n rav shach was the pre-eminent leader of lithuanian jewry in the post-war period. his dominating personality had a profound effect on the religious, social and political outlook of aschkenazi torah jewry, especially in israel. \n rav shach was the pre-eminent leader of lithuanian jewry in the post-war period. his dominating personality had a profound effect on the religious, social and political outlook of aschkenazi torah jewry, especially in israel."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"203","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116799/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This item is a handwritten document consisting of multiple pages of text in a Middle Eastern script, likely Persian or Ottoman Turkish, written in a blue ink. The script is continuous and dense, covering the entire page, and appears to be a historical manuscript or letter. The paper is aged, showing signs of wear and slight discoloration, with a numerical annotation '746' in the upper left corner. The nature of the text, its script, and the aged paper suggest a document from the 18th or 19th century.","soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:19.828Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":116799,"estimateMin":500},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116800/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(schwemmer, f. r.) das buch hiob [\u201cthe book of job.\u201d] \n \n \n \n one of 25 numbered copies specially bound. with four woodcut plates by schwemmer, each signed by the artist in pencil. \n pp. 80. original morocco with colored morocco inlays, scuffed and worn. sm. 4to. \n munich: arche-verlag, c. 1915"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"204","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116800/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This item is a woodcut print depicting a religious or biblical scene, characterized by its stark black-and-white contrast and expressionistic style. Five figures are shown in a somber gathering, some seated, with one figure in the foreground hunched over in apparent grief or contemplation. The heavy lines and angular forms are characteristic of early 20th-century German Expressionist woodcuts, with an artist's signature 'F.A. Schwemmer' in pencil below the image and 'FRS' in the lower left of the block. The subject matter suggests a scene of mourning or lamentation, possibly a Pietà or lamentation of Christ, rendered with dramatic visual impact.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:19.835Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116800,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116801/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(sephardica). vicente bacallar y sann&agrave;. monarchia hebrea. \n \n \n \n two volumes. \n * vol. i: pp. (20), 455, (11). * vol. ii: pp. (4), 384, (16). contemporary gilt-tooled calf, light wear. sm. 4to. \n madrid: for gabriel ramirez 1746 \n in two dissertations at the conclusion of the work the author discusses the present whereabouts of the ten lost tribes. in doing so, he draws upon menasseh ben israel\u2019s testimony (based upon the deathbed evidence of antonio montezinos) of the sighting of remnants of the tribe of reuben in present-day ecuador (pp. 376-7). the spanish historian also cites the testimony of the famous interloper eldad the danite and the likelihood that the exiled tribe of dan took up residence in ethiopia (p. 380). \n in two dissertations at the conclusion of the work the author discusses the present whereabouts of the ten lost tribes. in doing so, he draws upon menasseh ben israel\u2019s testimony (based upon the deathbed evidence of antonio montezinos) of the sighting of remnants of the tribe of reuben in present-day ecuador (pp. 376-7). the spanish historian also cites the testimony of the famous interloper eldad the danite and the likelihood that the exiled tribe of dan took up residence in ethiopia (p. 380)."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"205","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116801/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This item is the title page of a historical Spanish book titled 'Monarchia Hebrea,' written by D. Vicente Bacallar y Sanna, Marquès de San Phelipe. It is a 'Nueva Edicion' (New Edition), corrected and expanded with dissertations, indicating a scholarly or historical work. The publication date 'Año 1746' is clearly printed, placing it in the mid-18th century. A central woodcut vignette features a coat of arms with a crown and two figures, possibly allegorical, in a classical setting. The text is entirely in Spanish, detailing the publisher and location of sale in Madrid, reflecting 18th-century European printing practices.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:19.842Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116801,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116802/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"sepher hayashar. [ethics]. anonymous. ff. 39. <<* bound with:>> chaim vital. sha\u2019arei kedushah [mysticism]. ff. 40. \n \n \n \n two works bound together. \n ex-library, browned and lightly stained in places. recent boards. 12mo. vinograd, sulzbach 273 and 248. \n sulzbach: meshulam zalman ben aaron 1762 and 1758"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"206","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116802/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":180,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed Hebrew book titled 'Sefer HaYashar', indicated on the title page. The title page is adorned with an elaborate decorative border featuring stylized floral and scroll motifs. A circular stamp from 'JEWS' COLLEGE LONDON' is prominently visible in the center, suggesting its provenance from a historical Jewish academic institution. The text is entirely in Hebrew, printed on aged paper, and the overall style and presence of a dated institution stamp point to a publication from the 18th or 19th century. The book likely contains religious or ethical Jewish texts.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:19.850Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116802,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116803/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"shem tov ben joseph shem tov. drashoth ha\u2019torah [sermons on the pentateuch and on repentance]. \n \n \n \n second edition. letters of title historiated; title within wreathed architectural columns; printer\u2019s mark. (facsimile of title in haberman, title pages of hebrew books (1969) no. 22). opening word of each of five books of moses within decorative border. owner\u2019s signature \u201cshlomo ben emmanuel peretz\u201d on f. 46r. \n ff. 81. ex-library, worn and discoloredtained. old vellum, worn. folio. vinograd, venice 308. \n vencie: cornelio adelkind for marco antonio giustiniani 1547 \n spanish writer and philosopher shem tov ben joseph shem tov who flourished in the mid-15th century lived in segovia and almazan. as a philosopher, he was a follower of maimonides, even though both his father and his grandfather were among maimonides' most uncompromising opponents. \n spanish writer and philosopher shem tov ben joseph shem tov who flourished in the mid-15th century lived in segovia and almazan. as a philosopher, he was a follower of maimonides, even though both his father and his grandfather were among maimonides' most uncompromising opponents."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"207","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116803/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This item is an early printed Hebrew book, likely a religious or scholarly work, with a highly decorative title page. The page is framed by an elaborate Baroque-style border featuring intertwined foliage, architectural elements, and a large urn at the top. The central text is in Hebrew, including the title 'HaTorah LaHacham HaKol' (The Torah for the Wise of All). Below the main title, a detailed woodcut illustration depicts a domed structure, possibly a synagogue or an allegorical building, on a pedestal. The intricate border design and the style of the woodcut suggest a 17th or 18th-century European Hebrew printing.","soldPrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:19.857Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116803,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116804/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"shin shalom. (pseudonym of shalom joseph shapira, 1904-90). four <<autograph>> hebrew poems signed: <<*>> \"ishah aforah.\u201d <<*>> \"ki lo nagi'a lesham.\u201d <<*>> \"katif ba\u2019aretz.\u201d <<*>> \"mathai? \" \n \n \n \n  \n four pages. black ink on onion skin paper. folds. folio. \n jerusalem: 1942-45 \n \"shin shalom\" the nom-de-plume of shalom joseph shapira, was one of modern israel's greatest poets and the scion of several distinguished chassidic dynasties. his poems are oftentimes suffused with a distinctly chassidic spirituality, albeit garbed in modern hebrew idiom. no doubt, under the impact of the holocaust, the poems here give poignant expression to feelings of loss and a quickening of the longing for salvation. the first two poems are included in the complete collection of the writings of shin shalom (tel-aviv, 1966) vol. i, pp. 157-58; the last two poems appear in vol. iv, pp. 138, 160. see ej, vol. xiv, cols. 1271-1272; tz. m. rabinowicz, the encyclopedia of hasidim, p. 445, s.v. shapira, abraham jacob. \n \"shin shalom\" the nom-de-plume of shalom joseph shapira, was one of modern israel's greatest poets and the scion of several distinguished chassidic dynasties. his poems are oftentimes suffused with a distinctly chassidic spirituality, albeit garbed in modern hebrew idiom. no doubt, under the impact of the holocaust, the poems here give poignant expression to feelings of loss and a quickening of the longing for salvation. the first two poems are included in the complete collection of the writings of shin shalom (tel-aviv, 1966) vol. i, pp. 157-58; the last two poems appear in vol. iv, pp. 138, 160. see ej, vol. xiv, cols. 1271-1272; tz. m. rabinowicz, the encyclopedia of hasidim, p. 445, s.v. shapira, abraham jacob."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"208","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116804/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This item is a handwritten document on light-colored paper, featuring Hebrew script written in what appears to be a personal hand. The text is arranged in several stanzas or paragraphs, suggesting it could be poetry, a letter, or a religious commentary. There are marginal notes or corrections, indicated by dashes and alternative script. The paper shows slight aging, and a number '5-' is visible in the upper left corner, possibly a page number. The informal script and layout suggest a manuscript from the late 19th or 20th century.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:19.864Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116804,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116805/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"silver, eliezer. \u201cam hasepharim\u201d [\u201cthe people of the books\u201d - short story]. \n \n \n \n autograph hebrew manuscript, signed. written in cursive aschkenazic hand. \n pp. (4). sepia ink on paper. folds. 5x8 inches. \n early 20th-century \n rabbi eliezer silver (1882-1968), served as rabbi in harrisburg, penn., springfield, mass., and cincinnati, as well as president of the agudath harabanim of the usa and canada. the overwhelming majority of rabbi eliezer silver\u2019s literary oeuvre consists of halachic novellae and responsa. this is his only known instance of a foray into the realm of fiction. the present story is set in a mythical kingdom that abandoned its religious practices. there remains but a single priest yet loyal to the old ways, a lone figure living in isolation. the temple has become so overgrown with weeds that word spreads that it is inhabited by ghosts. cut-off from their traditional moorings, the people grow pessimistic. morale reaches such a low that the government officials seek ways to liven things up. with that goal in mind, they build theaters and arrange public celebrations and literary events. writers proliferate; their aim is to amuse and entertain. however eventually, the people grow tired of the writers and their books. revolution foments. the king is at a loss as to how to retain his kingdom. there then appears on the scene an ancient white-haired man, reading a book written in foreign characters. as he speaks, his voice takes on authority: \u201cmy children, once upon a time you had sabbaths and festivals, you believed in god and lived in tranquility, but since the wind of atheism blew in, you are as lost sheep.\u201d the story is signed \u201cerez,\u201d the nom de plume of eliezer silver. (r. silver\u2019s haiachic work is entitled \u201canphei erez.\u201d). without doubt, rabbi silver saw himself in the role of the elder sage, whose mission to the lost jews of america was to remind them of their ancient heritage. \n rabbi eliezer silver (1882-1968), served as rabbi in harrisburg, penn., springfield, mass., and cincinnati, as well as president of the agudath harabanim of the usa and canada. the overwhelming majority of rabbi eliezer silver\u2019s literary oeuvre consists of halachic novellae and responsa. this is his only known instance of a foray into the realm of fiction. the present story is set in a mythical kingdom that abandoned its religious practices. there remains but a single priest yet loyal to the old ways, a lone figure living in isolation. the temple has become so overgrown with weeds that word spreads that it is inhabited by ghosts. cut-off from their traditional moorings, the people grow pessimistic. morale reaches such a low that the government officials seek ways to liven things up. with that goal in mind, they build theaters and arrange public celebrations and literary events. writers proliferate; their aim is to amuse and entertain. however eventually, the people grow tired of the writers and their books. revolution foments. the king is at a loss as to how to retain his kingdom. there then appears on the scene an ancient white-haired man, reading a book written in foreign characters. as he speaks, his voice takes on authority: \u201cmy children, once upon a time you had sabbaths and festivals, you believed in god and lived in tranquility, but since the wind of atheism blew in, you are as lost sheep.\u201d the story is signed \u201cerez,\u201d the nom de plume of eliezer silver. (r. silver\u2019s haiachic work is entitled \u201canphei erez.\u201d). without doubt, rabbi silver saw himself in the role of the elder sage, whose mission to the lost jews of america was to remind them of their ancient heritage."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"209","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116805/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This item is a handwritten document on aged, light-colored paper, featuring dense Hebrew script. The text is written in a cursive hand, covering almost the entire surface of the page in two columns, suggesting a lengthy letter, scholarly note, or personal reflection. The paper shows signs of age, including some discoloration and a few ink smudges. A faint number '2' is visible at the top center, possibly indicating a page number. The script and paper quality suggest a document from the 19th or early 20th century, reflecting informal Jewish writing practices.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:19.866Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116805,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116806/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"smolenskin, peretz. \u201ceshkor! <<autograph manuscript signed>> birthday poem in honor of bertha rabinowitz-kreidman. \n \n \n \n  \n one page, written on verso of title page of an issue of hashachar. 8vo. see hadoar, 23 iyar, 1966. \n (vienna?): 15th shevat 1871 \n this poem, called eshkor! (tribute!), written in smolenskin\u2019s fine hand, is addressed to the hebrew writer bertha rabinowitz-kreidman. it begins: \u201cwhen you were born/ blessings were spawned\u2026\" . \u201c[in her writings, bertha] describes with painful cynicism the accepted feminine ideal of a pretty woman with no brains and the expected scornful reaction to her writings because she is a woman.\u201d see tova cohen, maskilot, nineteenth century, in: the encyclopedia of jewish woman, https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/maskilot-nineteenth-century. bertha rabinowitz-kreidman died at just 22 years of age. peretz smolenskin (1840-85) the leading exponent of the haskalah in eastern europe and an early advocate of jewish nationalism, is best known for the important hebrew monthly \u201chashachar\u201d which he founded in 1868 and edited until his death. in great measure, smolenskin laid the foundations for the zionist movement which gradually took shape in the following two decades. at the same time he anticipated the concept of a spiritual center, which was later to be argued so forcibly by achad ha\u2019am. smolenskin\u2019s percipience may be discerned in the repeated warnings expressed, in both his articles and stories, that the pogroms in russia and the anti-semitism in germany were no temporary aberrations, but merely the first manifestations of worse horrors to come. he foresaw danger threatening the entire people, and maintained that only eretz israel could offer a real refuge, where all the peoples of the jewish exile could be gathered into a single nation. \n this poem, called eshkor! (tribute!), written in smolenskin\u2019s fine hand, is addressed to the hebrew writer bertha rabinowitz-kreidman. it begins: \u201cwhen you were born/ blessings were spawned\u2026\" . \u201c[in her writings, bertha] describes with painful cynicism the accepted feminine ideal of a pretty woman with no brains and the expected scornful reaction to her writings because she is a woman.\u201d see tova cohen, maskilot, nineteenth century, in: the encyclopedia of jewish woman, https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/maskilot-nineteenth-century. bertha rabinowitz-kreidman died at just 22 years of age. peretz smolenskin (1840-85) the leading exponent of the haskalah in eastern europe and an early advocate of jewish nationalism, is best known for the important hebrew monthly \u201chashachar\u201d which he founded in 1868 and edited until his death. in great measure, smolenskin laid the foundations for the zionist movement which gradually took shape in the following two decades. at the same time he anticipated the concept of a spiritual center, which was later to be argued so forcibly by achad ha\u2019am. smolenskin\u2019s percipience may be discerned in the repeated warnings expressed, in both his articles and stories, that the pogroms in russia and the anti-semitism in germany were no temporary aberrations, but merely the first manifestations of worse horrors to come. he foresaw danger threatening the entire people, and maintained that only eretz israel could offer a real refuge, where all the peoples of the jewish exile could be gathered into a single nation."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"210","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116806/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This item is a handwritten document on aged, light-colored paper with a black border, featuring Hebrew script. The text is arranged in columns, starting with a prominent word 'Ashrei!' (Happy is he!) at the top. The script appears to be a semi-cursive hand, suggesting it might be a liturgical text, a poem, or a personal prayer. The paper has some spotting and discoloration consistent with age. A small decorative flourish, possibly a signature or a colophon, is visible at the bottom. The style of handwriting and paper indicates a manuscript from the late 19th or early 20th century.","soldPrice":175,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:19.868Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116806,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116807/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"solomon ben eliezer halevi. avodath halevi-moreh tzedek [listing of the precepts according to the torah portion of the week with reference to sources throughout rabbinic literature]. \n \n \n \n second edition. printer\u2019s device on title (yaari no. 16). \n ff. 28. upper corner of title with ownership notation heavily effaced. modern boards. sm. 4to. vinograd, venice 286; mehlman 790. \n venice: cornelio adelkind for marco antonio giustiniani 1546"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"211","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116807/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew textual work titled \"Avodat HaTamid\" (Daily Worship), likely a religious text or commentary. It features a printed title page with Hebrew script and some Latin words or phrases. The page includes a central emblem depicting an architectural structure (possibly a temple or synagogue) within a circular banner, and a circular stamp for 'JEWS' COLLEGE LONDON' on the right. The paper shows signs of age with discoloration, especially on the top left corner, and a dark blue or black binding edge is visible on the left.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:20.091Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":116807,"estimateMin":300},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116808/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(soviet children\u2019s literature). leib kvitko. bertchik. \n \n \n \n yiddish text. black-and-white illustrations throughout signed \"y.d.\" \n pp. 14. loose in original pictorial boards, scuffed. 4to. \n moscow: tzentralfarlag 1927"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"212","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116808/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This item is a book or magazine cover titled \"Mayseshluk\" in stylized black Hebrew script at the top, dated 1927. The central illustration depicts a young boy in a cap and shorts, petting a dog, with a single flower growing nearby, all rendered in a simple black-and-white graphic style. The publisher, 'Tsentrfarlag', and location, 'Moskve', are also printed in Hebrew script at the bottom. The cover is made of paper, showing some wear and a red handwritten mark in the top left corner, with a dark blue binding visible on the right side.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:20.093Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116808,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116809/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116809/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"struck, hermann kriegsgefangene. hundert steinzeichnungen von hermann struck. \n \n \n \n text in german by felix von luschan. inscribed and signed by struck on title-page to john cameron. bookplate of baron cornelius verheyden de lancey. photographic illustrations within the text followed by 100 full-page portraits. \n pp. (8), 3-27, (3), 99. light wear. original gilt-titled boards, scuffed. folio. \n berlin: dietrich reimer (ernst vohsen) 1916 \n in this spectacular monograph, artist hermann struck, who was serving in the imperial german army as a translator, liaison officer and military artist, sketched the faces of one hundred prisoners of war in the german camps. among the french, british, belgian and russian inmates were also included soldiers from the british empire (mostly from india) as well as the french empire (algeria, tunisia, morocco, and senegal). \n in this spectacular monograph, artist hermann struck, who was serving in the imperial german army as a translator, liaison officer and military artist, sketched the faces of one hundred prisoners of war in the german camps. among the french, british, belgian and russian inmates were also included soldiers from the british empire (mostly from india) as well as the french empire (algeria, tunisia, morocco, and senegal)."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"213","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116809/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is a German textual work titled \"Kriegsgefangene\" (Prisoners of War), a book of \"Hundert Steinzeichnungen\" (one hundred lithographs) by Hermann Struck. Published in Berlin in 1918 by Dietrich Reimer (Ernst Vohsen), it includes accompanying text by Prof. Dr. S. von Luschan, described as \"Ein Beitrag zur Völkerkunde im Weltkriege\" (A Contribution to Ethnology in the World War). The white paper title page displays a publisher's emblem with a palm tree motif at the bottom and features two handwritten signatures and a date, \"Sep. 1928\".","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:20.094Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116809,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116810/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"struck, hermann. die kunst des radierens [\u201cthe art of etching.\u201d] \n \n \n \n revised and expanded edition. six etched plates by struck, munch, liebermann, etc. profusely illustrated. \n original gilt-stamped pictorial boards, covers detached, inscription on front-free endpaper. sm. 4to. \n berlin: paul cassirer 1920 \n struck\u2019s \u201cdie kunst des radierens\u201d was an extremely popular guide for artists and connoisseurs, providing technical explanations and practical instruction. it should be noted that struck taught graphic techniques to such fellow artists as marc chagall, max liebermann, and joseph israels. \n struck\u2019s \u201cdie kunst des radierens\u201d was an extremely popular guide for artists and connoisseurs, providing technical explanations and practical instruction. it should be noted that struck taught graphic techniques to such fellow artists as marc chagall, max liebermann, and joseph israels."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"214","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116810/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"aiDescription":"This item is an artistic print, likely a lithograph or etching, depicting a detailed portrait of an elderly man in profile, facing right. The subject has long, flowing hair and a prominent beard, rendered with fine lines and shading, suggesting a contemplative or somber expression. The work is in monochrome, possibly black ink on light paper, and is presented as an open page from a bound book, with a vertical strip of exposed binding or edge visible on the left.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:20.096Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $100","currency":"USD","id":116810,"estimateMin":50},{"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116811/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116811/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-03-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"szyk, arthur. ink & blood. a book of drawings by arthur szyk. introduction by struthers burt. \n \n \n \n one of 1000 numbered copies, inscribed and signed by szyk. featuring 75 illustrated plates (several in color) \n original black morocco gilt, rubbed. fine hand-made abstract-patterned end-papers. housed in matching slip-case, loose at one end. sm. folio. \n new york: the heritage press 1946 \n a powerful retrospective of szyk\u2019s wartime political illustrations. for a detailed account how this dramatic collection of cartoons came to be published, see j.p. ansell, arthur szyk: artist, jew, pole (2004) pp. 159-63. \n a powerful retrospective of szyk\u2019s wartime political illustrations. for a detailed account how this dramatic collection of cartoons came to be published, see j.p. ansell, arthur szyk: artist, jew, pole (2004) pp. 159-63."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"215","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116811/view","tags":["usart_drawings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"aiDescription":"This item is an open book titled \"Ink & Blood: A Book of Drawings by Arthur Szyk,\" published by The Heritage Press, New York, in 1946. The left page features a vibrant, multi-colored illustration by Arthur Szyk depicting caricatured figures, possibly goblins or dwarves, engaged in drawing and painting activities around a central, stout man. The right page is the title page, presenting the text in elegant serif fonts within a decorative red border, including a circular publisher's emblem.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:20.097Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":116811,"estimateMin":500},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116812/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(talmud). masechta midoth - talmudis babylonici codex middoth sive de mensuris templi. \n \n \n \n first edition. hebrew original and latin translation in parallel columns interspersed with latin commentary by constantin l'empereur. the commentary also includes sporadic use of arabic, greek and hebrew. includes polyglot indices. \n pp. (40), (2 folded leaves of plates), 194, (14). printer's device known as \u201cle solataire\u201d (the hermit with elm tree and vine, with motto \"non solus\") on title page. head- and tail-pieces, historiated initials. previous owner\u2019s notes on verso of flyleaf, paper tape covering inscription on title.) contemporary vellum with modern morocco labels. 4to. \n leiden: bonaventura & abraham elzevir 1630 \n a work on the talmudic tractate on temple architecture, measurements and arrangements. the two foldout leaves of plate are the plan for the temple and its key, identifying the various sections, compartments, and vessels of the temple. prepared by the dutch hebraist constantijn l'empereur (1591\u20131648). \n a work on the talmudic tractate on temple architecture, measurements and arrangements. the two foldout leaves of plate are the plan for the temple and its key, identifying the various sections, compartments, and vessels of the temple. prepared by the dutch hebraist constantijn l'empereur (1591\u20131648)."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"216","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116812/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is a scholarly work titled \"Talmvdus Babylonici Codex Middoth sive De Mensuris Templi,\" published in 1650 by Bonaventurae & Abrahami Elzevir. The title page, written in Latin and Hebrew, indicates it is a commentary on the Babylonian Talmud, specifically concerning the measurements of the Temple, with added accurate figures, commentaries, and a Latin version. The paper shows signs of age and discoloration, and features a prominent woodcut printer's mark depicting a man under a tree with the motto \"Non Solus.\"","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:20.098Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":116812,"estimateMin":400},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116813/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(travel). benjamin, israel joseph. masa\u2019ei yisrael. \n \n \n \n first hebrew edition. translated from the german by david gordon (editor of hamagid). with large folding map. \n pp. (18), 134, (2). some staining, previous owner's signature, map slightly worn. modern boards. 8vo. vinograd, lyck 8 (without noting the map). \n lyck: tzvi hirsch petsall 1859 \n contains a wealth of information concerning jewish settlement worldwide. in search of the lost ten tribes, the author, an indefatigable traveler (who styled himself benjamin of tudela ii in emulation of the medieval spanish traveler benjamin of tudela), set out for egypt, visited the holy land, and then journeyed on to syria, kurdistan, persia, india and china. returning to europe by way of afghanistan, he also traveled to algeria, morocco and ethiopia. \n contains a wealth of information concerning jewish settlement worldwide. in search of the lost ten tribes, the author, an indefatigable traveler (who styled himself benjamin of tudela ii in emulation of the medieval spanish traveler benjamin of tudela), set out for egypt, visited the holy land, and then journeyed on to syria, kurdistan, persia, india and china. returning to europe by way of afghanistan, he also traveled to algeria, morocco and ethiopia."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"217","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116813/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This item is a historical map titled \"Wege Skizze: J.J. Benjamin's Reise in Asien u. Afrika 1846-1851\" (Route Sketch: J.J. Benjamin's Journey in Asia and Africa 1846-1851). The map, primarily in German, details geographic routes across parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa, with smaller inset maps for 'Indian u. China' and 'Afrika'. It is printed on light-colored paper, which shows creases, folding marks, and some discoloration consistent with age, notably a reddish stain on the upper right.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:20.100Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116813,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116814/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"tremellius, immanuel. rudimenta hebraicae linguae. with notes by antoine rodolphe chevalier. \n \n \n \n printer\u2019s device on title. latin interspersed with hebrew. author\u2019s preface in hebrew. \n pp. (16), 331. browned. later polished calf with gilt crests on covers. sm. 4to. \n wittemberg: johann craton 1591 \n tremellius (1510\u20131580), italian hebraist and apostate jew. born in ferrara and educated at the university of padua, tremellius became a catholic in about 1540, his godfather being cardinal reginald pole, archbishop of canterbury. a year later, he abandoned catholicism for protestantism, and in 1542 was appointed professor of hebrew at the university of strasbourg. the european wars of religion drove tremellius to england, where archbishop thomas cranmer, a leading protestant, gave him lodgings for a time in lambeth palace. following the death of paulus fagius, tremellius served as king's reader in hebrew at the university of cambridge, where he remained from 1549 until the catholic reaction under queen mary (1553), when he left for germany. he was professor of old testament at the university of heidelberg between 1561 and 1576, but paid a second visit to england in 1565. as a calvinist, he incurred lutheran displeasure at heidelberg and was expelled in 1576, concluding his teaching career at sedan. (jvl). \n tremellius (1510\u20131580), italian hebraist and apostate jew. born in ferrara and educated at the university of padua, tremellius became a catholic in about 1540, his godfather being cardinal reginald pole, archbishop of canterbury. a year later, he abandoned catholicism for protestantism, and in 1542 was appointed professor of hebrew at the university of strasbourg. the european wars of religion drove tremellius to england, where archbishop thomas cranmer, a leading protestant, gave him lodgings for a time in lambeth palace. following the death of paulus fagius, tremellius served as king's reader in hebrew at the university of cambridge, where he remained from 1549 until the catholic reaction under queen mary (1553), when he left for germany. he was professor of old testament at the university of heidelberg between 1561 and 1576, but paid a second visit to england in 1565. as a calvinist, he incurred lutheran displeasure at heidelberg and was expelled in 1576, concluding his teaching career at sedan. 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Christophori Wagenseilii ... Exercitationes Sex Varii Argvmenti,\" published in Altdorf in 1687 by Joh. Henricus Schönnerstaedt. The title page is written in Latin, indicating a collection of six exercises or dissertations on various subjects by Johann Christoph Wagenseil. The paper shows signs of age, including discoloration and faint handwritten script at the top of the page, as well as a printed note at the bottom: \"Ne extra hanc Bibliothecam efferatur. Ex obedientia.\"","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:27:20.104Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":116816,"estimateMin":200},{"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/116817/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"weemse, john. (wemyss). the christian synagogue wherein is contained the diverse reading, the right pointing, translation, and collation of scripture with scripture. with the customes of the hebrewes and proselytes. \n \n \n \n english text with hebrew, greek scattered throughout. previous owner\u2019s notations. the senator dwight foster (1757-1823) copy. \n pp. (16), 297. ex-library, variously stained, wormed at fore-edge. contemporary calf, worn. 4to. \n london: t. and r. cotes for john bellamy 1630 \n scottish minister john weemes (c. 1579-1636) gave prominence in his writings to hebrew and to jewish texts, which made him one of the pioneers in scotland of the study of jewish life and learning. he was one of the first christian writers who presented a positive argument in favor of jews being allowed to settle in a christian country. his writings provided a positive view in favor of the resettlement of the jews in england. he rooted his beliefs in the biblical injunction regarding the treatment of strangers. although his attitude to the jews included both negative and positive views, he did express a hesitancy about persecuting them, which marked the start of the move to enlightened tolerance.[1] interesting features of this text include: a chart of the \u201cmaternal tongues\u201d in europe. 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(p. 176). with set margins for notes and biblical citations throughout. \n scottish minister john weemes (c. 1579-1636) gave prominence in his writings to hebrew and to jewish texts, which made him one of the pioneers in scotland of the study of jewish life and learning. he was one of the first christian writers who presented a positive argument in favor of jews being allowed to settle in a christian country. his writings provided a positive view in favor of the resettlement of the jews in england. he rooted his beliefs in the biblical injunction regarding the treatment of strangers. although his attitude to the jews included both negative and positive views, he did express a hesitancy about persecuting them, which marked the start of the move to enlightened tolerance.[1] interesting features of this text include: a chart of the \u201cmaternal tongues\u201d in europe. (p. 15). the samaritan and chaldean (or jewish) characters. (p. 21). a program of the hebrew calendar (p. 88). a program of aaron\u2019s breastplate - identifying the location and gemstone for each of the twelve tribes (p. 106). illustrations, such as the whip used for lashes. (p. 176). with set margins for notes and biblical citations throughout."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"221","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/9373/lot/116817/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a rare theological book titled \"The Christian Synagogue,\" an early English work by John Weemse, published in London in 1630. The text, in English, discusses diverse readings, pointing, translation, and collation of scripture, with an emphasis on Hebrew and Jewish customs. The third edition, corrected and amended, is printed on aged paper with visible foxing and a handwritten inscription at the bottom. 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Titled \"A small Prayer Book Compiled for the use of her Pupils by Annie E. Landau, Headmistress of the Evelina de Rothschild School for Girls,\" it features both Hebrew and English text on its title page. The cover shows significant aging and wear, with a decorative border framing the central text. The content is religious, specifically a prayer book, printed by A. M. 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