Two manuscripts on the laws of Shechitah, scribed by R. Aharon son of Refael Tawil "resident of Gaza", in Rashid, Egypt, 1700. Colorful, decorated title pages:
• Zevach HaShelamim, summary of laws of Shechitah, by R. Aharon Tawil. Handwritten by the author.
The author copied the work several times, in a different redaction.
[8] leaves. 16 cm. Good–fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Small hole to title page. New binding.
Illustrated manuscripts originating from Rashid are exceptionally rare.
• Zikaron LiBnei Yisrael, summary of laws of Shechitah and terefot, by R. Avraham Mizrachi, copied by R. Aharon Tawil in Rashid, 1700 (as stated on the decorated title page).
The work was first published in Yemin Moshe, Amsterdam 1718. The present manuscript precedes the printed edition by 18 years (with minor textual variations, without Hilchot HaKashrut at the end).
[8] leaves. 16 cm. Good–fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. A few tears. New binding.
Exhibition:
• Yeshiva University Museum, New York, "The Sephardic Journey: 1492–1992", 1990–1992, p. 166, nos. 279, 280.
Provenance: The Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv, OT.011.004, OT.011.005.
