Lot 226
Manuscript – Complete Dictionary of Rhymes – Turkey, 18th Century
Manuscript, Dictionary of Rhymes, handwritten by R. Moshe Abulafia. [Turkey or the Balkans, ca. 18th century].
Complete composition, reference tool for writing rhyming poems, including rhyming expressions finishing with varying sounds, arranged in alphabetical order.
Tall narrow format. Oriental cursive script. Each page is divided into four narrow columns, containing rhymes. The writer's colophon appears at the end of the manuscript: "Until here is the accurate copying… Today Pesach Sheini… I copied it from my manuscript… I, the young Moshe Abulafia". We were unable to determine who the writer is.
[54] leaves (written on both sides). 36 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Original leather binding, with damage.
