Tzemach David, Hebrew and Aramaic lexicon of Shorashim (root-letters), with explanations in Latin and Italian, by "Rabbi David min HaTapuchim, Doctor from the city of Spoleto" [David de Pomis]. Venice, 1587. Hebrew, Aramaic, Latin and Italian.
the lexicon is arranged in two columns, according to the Hebrew alphabet. "Hebrew words" are in the right column while "foreign words" (Aramaic, Mishnaic Hebrew, etc.) are on the left.
the book opens with author's dedication to Pope Sixtus V, dated February 1587 (in Latin), and introductions in Latin, Italian and Hebrew, describing the author's genealogy and autobiography. From the Hebrew introduction: "Tale of a few of the author's tribulations from his youth until today", events that the author and his family experienced. At the end of the introduction: "Friday, the 21st of Shevat 1587".
5, [1], 5-62, 238 leaves. 28 cm. Good condition, stains and light wear. Ancient binding with leather spine, with damages.

Two books - two first editions of the book Chen Tov: 1. Sefer Chen Tov, sermons according to the order of the Torah and on Kabbalistic topics, by Rabbi Tuvia HaLevi. Venice, [1605]. First edition. the author often quotes Rabbi Shlomo Sagis (his teacher) and the words of the Ari.
Signatures and interesting inscriptions, by Rabbi Shimon ben Rabbi David Oppenheim, who donated the book to the Hekdesh in Pest in 1853 and another inscription by a person who resided in the Hekdesh, written in 1855: "I laid here ill for seven weeks…in Pest the capital city. Yosef David---". [the Hekdesh institute served as a hostel for needy guests throughout Jewish communities].
314 leaves, 27.5 cm. Poor condition, the corners of most leaves have rodent damage and missing text. Stains and tears. Moisture damages. Ancient leather and wood binding, damaged and torn, with buckle remnants.
2. Chen Tov, by Rabbi Tuvia HaLevi. Prague, 1618-1624, printed by Avraham Ish Heide in the house of Yuda son of Ya'akov Katz of the Gershoni family. Second edition. [According to the year on title page, the book was printed in 1614, according to colophon – in 1624].
353 leaves (missing leaf 354), 355-356 leaves, 30.5 cm. Fair condition. Wear and stains. Light worm damage, ancient signatures ("Shimon Lemlin", more signatures). Worn ancient leather and wood binding, with buckle remnants.

Collection of incomplete books, sections and single leaves. Printed in the 16th-17th centuries.
Incomplete books and signatures from the following books: · Sefer HaTruma [Venice, 1523. Printed by Daniel Bomberg]. · Kaftor VaFerach, Rabbi Eshtori HaParchi. [Venice, 1548. First edition.]. · Lechem Yehuda commentary on Tractate Avot. Rabbi Yehuda Lirma. [Sabbioneta, 1554]. · Tikun Yissachar, Rabbi Yissachar ebn Susan. [Constantinople, 1564]. First edition]. · Chovat HaLevavot [Constantinople, 1550?]. · Commentary on Megillat Esther – Yosef Lekach, Rabbi Eliezer Ashkenasi. [Cremona, 1566]. · Maharshach response [Salonika, 1586]. · Sha'arei Dim'ah, Rabbi Moshe Elbilda. [Venice, 1586]. · Beit Moed, Rabbi Menachem Raba. [Venice, 1605. Only edition]. · Masat Binyamin, Rabbi Binyamin Solnik. [Cracow, 1633]. · Nevi'im and Ketuvim [Venice, 1638-1639].
More leaves of various books.
Total of 22 items. Varied size and condition.