Manuscript, Pituchei Chotam, on the Torah, by Rabbi Ya'akov Avuchatzira, [Morocco], 1876.
Pituchei Chotam was first printed in 1885. This is an early copy printed during the author's life in 1876, copied from the author's own handwriting for his family members. On Leaf 228, is a colophon from the 8th of Elul 1876, signed by the scribe Rabbi Yichye Atiye, who writes that he copied the book from "the own actual handwriting" of the author, "the Holy Rabbi…Ya'akov Abuchatzira'. On the last page is a self-dedication signed by Rabbi Ya'akov Levi [disciple of the author, Rabbi Ya'akov Abuchatzira] where it says that this manuscript was sent to him by the author's son Rabbi Masud Abuchatzira. In several places, the handwriting changes to a handwriting not written by the scribe which is similar to handwriting known to belong to members of the Abuchatzira family [Rabbi Masud and other family members].
Abir Ya’akov, Rabbi Ya’akov Abuchatzira (1806-1880) exalted genius in the revealed Torah and Halacha, and divine Kabbalist. Rabbi and Av Beit Din in Tafilalet [the central community in the region of Emek Haziz in Southern-Morocco]. Holy divine miracle worker; many miraculous stories are attributed to him and he merited revelation of Elijah the Prophet. Died in 1880 on his way to immigrating to Eretz Israel and was buried in Damanhur, Egypt. Epitaph on his tombstone: “Tombstone of… the great miraculous divine Kabbalist, the holy scholar of the revealed and hidden parts of Torah…our honored Teacher and Rabbi…Rabbi Ya’akov Abuchatzira…”. His compositions include: Ginzei HaMelech; Yagel Ya’akov, Yoru Mishpatecha LeYa’akov Responsa; Pituchei Chotam; Doresh Tov; Bigdei HaSrad; Machsof HaLavan; and many others.
Dozens of piyutim were composed in his honor and memory, some of which are still widespread among Moroccan descendants. The famous picture of him seated with his legs crossed holding a holy book hang in many homes in Morocco and Eretz Israel until today.
His sons and grandsons were known for their holiness and vast Torah knowledge. Most famous are: his son Rabbi Masud, and his sons, Rabbi David, Rabbi Yisrael Abuchatzira the “Baba Sali” and his brother Rabbi Yitzchak the “Baba Haki”, and dozens of other illustrious rabbis.
242 leaves. 19.5 cm. High-quality paper, fair condition, stains and heavy use wear. Detached leaves. Antique worn leather binding.

Two copies of Sefer Mishnat Chassidim by Rabbi Immanuel Chai Riki, [Amsterdam, 1742].
Each of the two copies contains many dozens of Kabbalistic glosses in Rashi-Oriental [Moroccan?] handwriting from period of printing. Content and style of writing indicate that the writers of both copies were prominent Kabbalists from countries of the West [Morocco of Tunisia?] who lived in the same generation as exalted Kabbalists referred to in Kabbalistic literature as: “Scholars of the West”; these Kabbalists corresponded with Rabbi Shalom Sharabi and scholars of Beit-El. Glosses of first copy contain many listings of intentions and unifications for prayers and Mitzvot of festivals. Glosses of second copy explain questions and commentaries. Many glosses begin with words: “commentary”, “it appears to me”, “it is possible that he meant”, “it is difficult”; some signed at end: “Amen V’Amen”.
Two incomplete copies, (originally: [1], 156, [1] leaves). Copy one: 14-156 leaves, 19 cm. Fair condition, wear and tear, stains and moth damage. Unbound. Copy two: 2-114, 136-139, 143-146 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and tear, stains. Antique leather binding.

Sefer Yismach Yisrael, supplications and poems for various occasions, with [separate title page]: Sefer Yagel Ya’akov, songs by Rabbi Ya’akov Toledano. Meknes, [1931].
Both title pages printed in purple and red ink.
Leaf preceding title page contains inscription of publisher Rabbi Meir [son of Rabbi Ya’akov] Toledano to Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo Av Beit Din of Meknes. * Stamps and signatures of Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo. * Many stamps and signatures of his son – Rabbi Raphael Berdugo Av Beit Din of Meknes. * Handwritten list of genealogy of Rabbi Raphael Berdugo, which contains his lineage until Rabbi Moshe Berdugo. * Glosses, revisions and additions to poems in book of manuscript of Rabbi Raphael Berdugo [it appears that some of the glosses are in handwriting of his father Rabbi Yehoshua]. * Handwritten completion leaves bound at beginning and end of book which contain copies of poems which do not appear in the book. Apparently they too are in handwriting of Rabbi Raphael Berdugo.
Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo (1878-1953) served as chief rabbi of Meknes until 1941 – upon moving to Rabat to serve as chief rabbi of Morocco as successor to his relative Rabbi Chaim Yekutiel Berdugo. His son, Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo (1915-2005) succeeded him as Av Beit Din of Meknes. Immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1992 and settled in Bnei Brak.
[4], 371, 24, [11] pages. Includes approx. 30 handwritten pages. 19 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. Loose and worn binding.