Machzor according to the rite of the community of Rome, Part II, prayers for the festivals of Tishrei. Mantua: [Jacob Cohen of Gazolo], 1559. Small volume.
The colophon states: "And it was completed during Chanukah [1559]… we began printing it three years ago and have delayed until now… since… we were obligated to print meanwhile other books, namely Livyat Chen, Tikunei HaZohar, Maarechet HaElokut, Toldot Yitzchak, Chovot HaLevavot, Mekor Chaim, Machzor Gadol and Sefer HaZohar which we are currently printing…" (this refers to the first edition of Sefer HaZohar, being printed at that time in Mantua).
[1], 250-532 leaves. 13.5 cm. Good-fair condition, most of the leaves in good condition. Stains. Worming to title page (the leaf has been restored and strengthened). Open tear (repaired) to the bottom of the last leaf, with loss of the last line of text. Minor damage (repaired) in a few more places. One leaf in the middle detached. New binding.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.