Lot 166
Livorno – Beit Oved, Beit Menucha and Beit HaBechira Prayer Books
1. Beit Oved – weekday prayer book. Livorno, [1862]. [Including the addition of 24 leaves at the end, including the Kriot]. Stamps “David Sasson, Jerusalem”.
2. Beit Menucha – order of prayer for Shabbat and Shmoneh Esreh for Pesach, Shavuot and Succoth. Livorno, [1864].
3. Beit HaBchira and Beit HaShem – Machzor for Pesach and Shavuot, including the Haggada for Passover and Halachot. Livorno [1875]. Handwritten ownership notations by Shalom Sasson and David Sasson.
Among the famous series of prayer books, which include laws and commentaries, Kabbalistic prayers and customs; these prayer books are often cited in books of Halachic authorities and commentaries on the prayers.
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.
