Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

Sefer Shalmei Tzibur – Thessaloniki, 1790 – Glosses in Oriental Writing

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Sefer Shalmei Tzibur, laws of prayer and customs of synagogue. Rabbi Ya’akov Yisrael Algazi. Thessaloniki, [1790].
Handwritten glosses, some lengthy, in Oriental writing [Eretz Israel or Turkey?]. Writer harshly critiques author: “Surprising... in Avoda Zara “, “his words are unclear...”].
On leaf 8/1 signature: “Chaim son of Shlomo Amar –“.
[2], 348 leaves (missing title page). 20 cm. Good condition, stains. Some moth stains. New binding.
This copy includes section of Shalmei Chagiga – laws of prayer and customs of synagogue for Shabbat and holidays, which is not included in all copies.
Handwritten Glosses
Handwritten Glosses