Leaf with lengthy responsum (4 columns), handwritten and signed by the Rishon LeTzion R. Avraham Ashkenazi, rabbi of Jerusalem. [Jerusalem, 19th century].
Halachic responsum regarding a testament disputed by the heirs and guardians. The responsum was published in Responsa of R. A. Ashkenazi, published by the Ahavat Shalom institute (Jerusalem, 1991, section 10).
R. Avraham Ashkenazi (1811-1880), prominent Torah scholar, Rishon LeTzion of Jerusalem. His opinion was conclusive on communal matters in Jerusalem and throughout the world.
[1] leaf (closely written on both sides, in four columns). Approx. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Folding marks. Tears to folds and worming, affecting text in several places.

Ketubah recording the marriage of Yitzchak son of Yosef Havilio, to Sarah daughter of R. Nissim Ezra Mandil. 14th Tishrei 1889.
Large ketubah. Neat Oriental script. Decorated in colored ink, in the style of Jerusalemite ketubot.
Signatures of the groom and witnesses, including R. "Shlomo Moshe Suzin" (the second; Jerusalem Torah scholar, grandson of the Rishon LeTzion R. Shlomo Moshe Suzin).
The Havilio family was a veteran and prominent family in Eretz Israel. The father of the bride, R. Nissim Ezra Mandil, is a signatory on various halachic rulings alongside Jerusalem rabbis.
[1] leaf. Approx. 76X54 cm. Fair condition. Stains and dampness damage. Wear and large tears, affecting text. Old and new paper repairs.

Large collection of dozens of letters, letter drafts, printed booklets and printers' sheets – extensive correspondence between R. Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer of Jerusalem (researcher who publicized the Cairo Genizah and Yemenite manuscripts, and author of dozens of books) and members of the Sassoon and Ezra families in London. Includes illustrated Shana Tova letters in color lithographic print. Jerusalem, 1924-1935.
The letters include interesting correspondence, discussions and studies regarding early manuscripts, sponsoring of book publications, and more. The collection includes over 24 letters handwritten and signed by R. "Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer". Most of the letters are addressed to Mrs. Farha (Flora) Sassoon and her son R. David Sassoon (most letters are in Rashi script, two are in English).
• 9 letters and letter drafts from Mrs. Flora Sassoon and her son David Sassson, addressed to R. Wertheimer (some are signed). • Typewritten letter with a transcript of a Beit Din ruling from the Chassidic Beit Din in Jerusalem, and transcript of a letter from R. Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer, describing the development of the institutions of the various communities in Jerusalem. • Printers' sheets sent by R. Wertheimer during the printing process. • Printed booklets by R. Wertheimer. • Paper items related to R. Wertheimer – broadside announcing eulogies upon his passing, booklet in his memory, printed portraits and more.
Approx. 60 items, including some 30 letters. Size and condition vary. Includes 3 color lithographs (pieces cut out of two of them).
Provenance: Sassoon Family Collection.