Halachot Ketanot Responsa [by the Maharil Chagiz], section 1, with Halachah Rovachat commentary, by Rabbi Ben Zion Alkalai. Jerusalem, [1895]. Inscription in Sephardic handwriting upon title page of book: “This Torah is a tribute [name of recipient scratched off and erased from leaf]… from me, the author”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Ben Zion Alkalai (born in 1858, Otzar HaRabbanim 3898). Born in Morocco, lost his eyesight at the age of eight, nevertheless, due to diligent study and review become a great Torah scholar in the revealed and concealed facets of Torah. Was a member of the Beit Din of the "Sdeh Chemed" in Hebron and composed over nine books. His books were written either by his son or disciple by his oral dictation, and apparently this inscription as well was written by his instruction.
[3], 77 leaves. 31 cm. Good condition. Stains. Moth holes and tears on number of leaves. Defects on margins of first two leaves [with minor omission of text]. Cardboard binding.