Auction 98 Early Printed Books, Chassidut and Kabbalah, Books Printed in Jerusalem, Letters and Manuscripts, Jewish Ceremonial Art

Birkat HaIlanot, With Sefer HaPirkus – Jerusalem, 1871

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Birkat HaIlanot, selected from the Bible and rabbinic sources, with Sefer Pirkus HaEvarim (attributed to R. Hai Gaon). Jerusalem: [Yoel Moshe Salomon, 1871].


At the beginning of the book is an introduction by the publisher, R. David Melamed son of R. Chefetz, detailing his journey from Bukhara to Eretz Israel.
On p. 2a, handwritten addition (in Spanish script) of a prayer text.


[1], 16 leaves. 14.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears, including an open tear affecting text on one leaf, repaired with tape (mounted on margins). Uneven trimming. New binding.
Sh. Halevy, no. 167.
Provenance: Formerly of the collection of Dr. I. Mehlman, with his handwritten inscriptions.

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Early Books Printed in Jerusalem – Books and Booklets, Proclamations and Signed Letters
Early Books Printed in Jerusalem – Books and Booklets, Proclamations and Signed Letters