Ashir VeRash, ethical work in the literary form of a dialogue on the virtue of kindness, by R. Bentzion Alkalai. Jerusalem: Elchanan son of Avraham Yitzchak [Tennenbaum] and Aharon Uziel Rokeach, [1884]. First edition.
Ownership inscriptions and dedications: On title page, self-dedication on receipt of the book from the author, signed "Yehudah Chaim HaKohen" [apparently R. Yehudah Chaim HaKohen Tarab-Maslaton, born in Damascus, Rabbi of Cairo, author of VeZot LiYehudah], with another inscription in the same hand on giving the book to someone else. On verso of title page, printed dedication filled out by hand by the author to "R. Efraim Alkalai"; on leaf [2] ownership inscription and stamps.
The author, R. Bentzion Alkalai (1858-1913), born in Morocco, lost his eyesight at the age of eight but nevertheless became a great Torah scholar. Member of the Beit Din of the Sedei Chemed in Hebron and author of over nine books, which were dictated to his son or disciples; the present dedication was apparently also dictated by him.
[2], 29, [1] leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Marginal tears and open tears, slightly affecting text on several leaves. Worming in many places, affecting text. New leather binding.
Sh. Halevy, no. 466.
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