Manuscript, Mekor Chaim, on the laws of shechita, by Rabbi Yichye Tzalach [the Maharitz]. Sana'a (Yemen), [19th century].
Illustrated title page. the scribe's colophon and signature appear on the margins: "By the scribe…Yosef Gahran".
Before the title pag is an inscription of the sale of the book in 1901.
[61] leaves. 17.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Several tears. Damaged contemporary leather binding.