Sefer Charedim, on the 613 mitzvot and on topics pertaining to mitzvoth and to repentance, by the Kabbalist Rabbi Elazar Azikri of Safed. Venice, 1601. Printed by Daniel Zanetti. On the verso of the title page are indexes in early handwriting (cursive Italian Hebrew).
Bound with: Yesha-Ya, glossary for the Zohar, and Kabbalistic customs. Venice, 1637. Printed by Giovanni Vendramin. Only edition.
Author of Sefer Charedim, Rabbi Elazar Azikri, was a leading rabbi and preacher in the city of Safed, from the time of the Beit Yosef and the Ari, author of the well-known piyyut, "Yedid Nefesh Av Harachaman". Studied Torah under Rabbi Yosef Sagis and was ordained by Rabbi Ya'akov Berab. The
Chida, in his book Shem HaGedolim, writes: "...and he wrote a holy book, Sefer HaCharedim on the mitzvoth… and words of mussar and wrote at length of the mitzvoth which are fulfilled in Eretz Israel… We have heard of his holiness and the wonders which befell him in Constantinople". Since its first printing, Sefer Charedim has been published in dozens of editions, [in some, sections found in this first edition have been omitted], and it is one of the basic mussar books, much treasured by Chassidic tsaddikim and leaders.
81, [1] leaves; 9 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains. Worn cardboard binding, with leather spine.

Four lacking copies of books from the 17th century:
1. Yosef Lakach, commentary on Megillat Esther, by Rabbi Eliezer Ashkenazi son of R' Elya the physician. Cremona, [1576]. Printed by Christoforo Draconi. First edition [that same year, a second edition was printed in Cremona]. The first book of Rabbi Eliezer Ashkenazi, author of Ma'ase Hashem, printed in his lifetime. This composition on Megillat Esther is the basis of the Vilna Gaon's commentary on the Megillah [recently, both commentaries were printed together to assist in distinguishing the commentary augmented by the Vilna Gaon]. In the author's introduction to the book, Rabbi Eliezer Ashkenazi alludes to his travels from Egypt and to his temporary residence on the Island of Famagusta, and about his salvation. "The king elevated His Majesty Don Yosef Nasi and appointed him to the high position of…Duke and Minister". Ownership inscription on title page: "…Refael Rovigo".
1-4, 9-83 leaves. Leaves 5-8 are lacking and were replaced with handwritten leaves (in Italian Hebrew script). 19.5 cm. Condition varies, good-fair. Stains and wear. Tears to several leaves. Heavy stains and worming to several leaves at the end of the book. Old, worn binding.
2. Midrash Shmuel, commentary on Pirkei Avot [with the full text and Rashi commentary], by Rabbi Shmuel di Ozida. Venice, [1600]. Printed by Daniel Zanetti.
2-3, 5-251, [1] leaves. Originally: 251, [1] leaves. Lacking title page and another leaf. Open tear on Leaf 89. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Contemporary binding, damaged and loose.
3. Olat Tamid, commentary on the Torah, by Rabbi Moshe Albilda. Venice, [1601]. Printed by Daniel Zanetti. Only edition. Ownership inscriptions: "This book belongs to Rabbi Eliezer Yitzchak", "…Eliezer Yitzchak Cohen…".
231 leaves. Lacking [4] last leaves of index. 29 cm. Good condition. Stains. Open tear to title page. Contemporary damaged worn binding.
4. Midbar Yehuda, homilies by Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh of Modena. Venice, [1602]. Printed by Daniel Zanetti. Only edition.
1-52, 57-103 leaves. Originally: 104 leaves. Lacking 5 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming. Glued tear on title page. Contemporary worn binding.

Sefer HaLevushim, by Rabbi Mordechai Yaffe. Four parts: Levush HaTechelet and Levush HaChur - Orach Chaim; Levush Ateret Zahav - Yoreh Deah; Levush HaButz V'HaArgaman - Even HaEzer; Levush Ir Shushan - Choshen Mishpat. Venice, 1620. Printed by Bragadini in the printing press of Giovanni Cajon.
At the beginning of Orach Chaim is an introduction by the proofreader Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh of Modena. At the end of Even HaEzer is an approbation by eight Venice rabbis, Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh of Modena and others.
Two volumes: 201, [3] leaves; 148, [1] leaves; 87, [1] leaves; 162, [2] leaves. 33 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition, stains. Ancient stamps and few inscription and glosses. Decorative bindings, with green leather spine.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.