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.