Manuscript, Judeo-Arabic piyyutim and other subjects. [Morocco, c. 18th century].
Impressive compilation including many piyyutim, written in attractive western handwriting, by several writers (some earlier). Versions of amulets and segulot.
Owner's signature and inscriptions of Rabbi "Michael Machluf Ibn Avraham Alvan". Inscriptions of two circumcisions which took place in the city of Siena during 1824 and 1825 and another circumcision from 1826 in the city of Portoferraio. Several pages in Italian (accounting and poems). In another place is an inscription of circumcisions which took place in the city of Taroudant (the Souss region, Morocco) of the sons of Shlomo Azulai and Yosef Sa'adon.
Several piyyutim were composed by Rabbi Michael Alvan (in Hebrew): "Piyutim which I composed on the day I left the city of Marrakech …". An Italian poem (in Hebrew letters) appears in one place.
Rabbi Michael Machluf Alvan of Marrakech, was sent as an emissary from Morocco to Italy in 1817. While in Livorno, he was appointed emissary to Eretz Israel instead of Rabbi Yehuda Bibas who was old and weary and in this capacity he was swept up in a polemic. He also served as mohel and scribe (see illustrated amulet which he made – Kedem Auction 35, Item 5). See enclosed material.
Approximately 142 written leaves. 15 cm. Most leaves are in good condition, several leaves have tears and worming. Stains and wear. Ancient leather binding, with damages.

Manuscript, novellae and compilations. [Morocco, 20th century].
thick volume in small format. Contains many novellae, according to the order of the Torah weekly portions, and on various aggadic topics, as well as compilations and Midrashim.
On Leaves [10/a], [192/a], are two passages signed "Yeshaya ben Yosef Fachima". On Leaves [62/b]-[85/a] are passages signed: "As said above Arami", and on Leaf [85/a]: "Arami is an acronym for Ani Refael Mor Yosef". On Leaf [139/b]: "…Written by my rabbi and teacher Rabbi Yitzchak ben Yeshaya Bitan'. On Leaf [151]: Rebuke "Oya Li Oya L'Gufi" by Rabbi Moshe ben Levi Ascuri.
[252] leaves. 11.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears, detached leaves. Binding remnants.

Manuscript, Seder Minchah L'Erev Rosh Chodesh, with hakafot for the deceased and Seder Mitot Beit Din. Oriental-Rashi script [North Africa, c. 19th century].
Prayers for Erev Rosh Chodesh, in Ashkenazi countries and in Italy these prayers are known by the name Seder Yom Kippur Katan. this manuscript contains a different version including the piyyut Elokai, Al T'Dineini [a piyyut recited on Yom Kippur], Korbanot, Ashrei, the Shmona Esrei and Vidui and Selichot [traditionally recited on four fast-days]. At the beginning of the volume: Seder Arba Mitot Beit Din, Hakafot for the deceased, and the prayer Petach Eliyahu.
35 leaves. 11.5 cm. Good condition, stains and wear. Old paper binding with leather spine.

Manuscript, songs and piyyutim by Tunisian sages [Tunis or Djerba, c. beginning of 20th century].
Including piyyutim by Rabbi Chaim Chori, Rabbi Eliyahu Serosi, Rabbi Fargi, Rabbi Nehorai Jermon, Rabbi David Chagag, Rabbi Eliyahu Ganem, Rabbi Kamos Maimon, Rabbi Shimon Tzror, Rabbi Cho'ati Sagron, Rabbi David Peretz, Rabbi David Idan, and others.
[94] written pages. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Tears, stains and wear, worming. Several detached leaves. Damaged binding.

Manuscript, piyyutim. [Morocco, 19th century].
Piyyutim by various poets [Rabbi David ibn Atar, Rabbi Masud ben Yeshua, etc.]. On Leaf [19]/b: "Piyyutim compiled…by Rabbi Refael Ya'akov ben Simchon" [a sage and dayan in Fez, died in 1857].
Approximately 60 written pages [many empty leaves]. 14 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Damaged, torn leather binding. Metal buckle remnants.