Miniature Machzor, order of prayers as customary in congregation of Rome, sections 1-2. Verona, [1648-1649]. [Printing press of partners Rabbi Ya’akov Chagiz and Rabbi Shmuel Abuhav].
Morning prayers of Shabbat and Rosh Chodesh, fast days, Chanukah and Purim, Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. Second section (separate title page) includes: Liturgical hymns, prayer for Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah and more.
Printed and bound with pamphlets: Me’ah Brachot, Pirkei Avot, Parshiot, Sefer Tehillim and Seder Ma’amadot (separate title page). Some of these pamphlets were also published separately.
First section: 61-96, 96-106, 106-130, 119-147, [1] (leaves 1-60 missing at beginning); Second section: [1], 161-175, 179-183, [6], 190-236 leaves; Me’ah Brachot: 12 leaves; Pirkei Avot and Parshiot: 48, 48-64, [1] leaves (missing leaf 59); Tehillim: 4-89, [1] leaves (missing leaves 1-3); Seder Ma’amadot: [1], 11, 13-16, 18-73 leaves. (Missing last leaf). 9 cm. Good condition, stains, wear and tear, original leather binding with closure clasp, worn with moth holes.
Few books with Hebrew titles printed in Verona, with long intervals between printings. In mid 17th century (1645-1650), approximately 17 books were printed by partners Rabbi Ya’akov Chagiz and Rabbi Shmuel Abuhav, after which the Hebrew printing ceased to operate for a long period.