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Lot 121 Toldot Adam – Livorno, 1657 – First Edition of Part II of Responsa of the Rashba

Toldot Adam, Part II of Responsa of the Rashba, with Responsa of R. Molin HaLevi – the Maharil. Livorno: Yedidiah son of Yi
Toldot Adam, Part II of Responsa of the Rashba, with Responsa of R. Molin HaLevi – the Maharil. Livorno: Yedidiah son of Yi
Toldot Adam, Part II of Responsa of the Rashba, with Responsa of R. Molin HaLevi – the Maharil. Livorno: Yedidiah son of Yi
Toldot Adam, Part II of Responsa of the Rashba, with Responsa of R. Molin HaLevi – the Maharil. Livorno: Yedidiah son of Yi
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Toldot Adam, Part II of Responsa of the Rashba, with Responsa of R. Molin HaLevi – the Maharil. Livorno: Yedidiah son of Yitzchak Gabbai, author of Kaf Nachat, [1657]. First edition.
The book comprises 405 responsa by the Rashba, known as Part II of Responsa of the Rashba. This part was not available to leading poskim such as the Beit Yosef, the Sma, the Shach and the Taz. The Knesset HaGedolah does not mention this part in Mahadura Kama of his book, and begins referring to it only in Mahadura Batra.
Inscription on several leaves at beginning: "From the Zera Moshe yeshiva – Yad Ramah…".

8; 104 leaves. 28.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including large, dark dampstains to first leaves. Worming, affecting text, partially repaired with paper. Tears and open tears to title page and several other leaves, repaired with paper. Inscriptions (deleted). New binding.

One of the first books printed in Livorno.
The first Hebrew press in Livorno was founded in 1650 by Yedidiah Gabbai, son of R. Yitzchak Gabbai, author of the Kaf Nachat commentary on the Mishnah. It was active for only nine years, and Hebrew printing in Livorno was resumed only 82 years later. Yedidiah Gabbai's son Avraham immigrated to Izmir, where he established its first printing press; the Gabbai family press later moved to Salonika.
The end of this book, like others printed by the family, features three crowns (resembling the printer's device of Bragadin in Venice), with a caption playing on the Gabbai family name: "There are three crowns, and the crown of a good reputation is superior to them (Gabeihem)".
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Lot 122 Knesset HaGedolah (Orach Chaim) – Livorno, 1657 / Sheyarei Knesset HaGedolah (Orach Chaim) – Izmir, 1671 – First Editions

Two Orach Chaim parts from the books Knesset HaGedolah and Sheyarei Knesset HaGedolah commentaries on the Tur, by R. Chaim
Two Orach Chaim parts from the books Knesset HaGedolah and Sheyarei Knesset HaGedolah commentaries on the Tur, by R. Chaim
Two Orach Chaim parts from the books Knesset HaGedolah and Sheyarei Knesset HaGedolah commentaries on the Tur, by R. Chaim
Two Orach Chaim parts from the books Knesset HaGedolah and Sheyarei Knesset HaGedolah commentaries on the Tur, by R. Chaim
Two Orach Chaim parts from the books Knesset HaGedolah and Sheyarei Knesset HaGedolah commentaries on the Tur, by R. Chaim
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Two Orach Chaim parts from the books Knesset HaGedolah and Sheyarei Knesset HaGedolah commentaries on the Tur, by R. Chaim Benveniste. First editions of both parts, printed by Yitzchak Gabbai (son of author of Kaf Nachat) and his son Avraham, in Livorno and Izmir.

• Knesset HaGedolah, Orach Chaim, digest of halachic rulings, by R. Chaim Benveniste. Livorno: Yedidiah son of R. Yitzchak Gabbai, author of Kaf Nachat, 1657. First edition.
Signature on title page: "Refael Chaim of Pergola" – R. Refael Chaim son of Matzliach of Pergola, a Torah scholar and poet from Florence. His family includes Dr. Refael della Pergola (1877-1923), Chief Rabbi of Gorizia and Alexandria.
6; 164 leaves. Leaf 6 of first sequence bound out of place, after title page. 28.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears, including small open tear to one leaf, affecting text, and marginal tears to title page, repaired. New leather binding.

One of the first books printed in Livorno.
Both volumes, like other books printed by the family, feature three crowns (resembling the printer's device of Bragadin in Venice), with a caption playing on the Gabbai family name: "There are three crowns, and the crown of a good reputation is superior to them (Gabeihem)".

• Sheyarei Knesset HaGedolah, Orach Chaim, by R. Chaim Benveniste. Izmir: Avraham son of R. Yedidiah Gabbai Kaf Nachat, 1671. First edition.
[2], 156 leaves. 28.5 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains, including some dampstains. Marginal tears and open tears to several leaves. Browning of paper to two leaves. New leather binding.
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Lot 123 Responsa Divrei Yosef (by Rabbi Yosef Ergas) – Livorno, 1742 – First Edition – Original Leather Binding

Responsa Divrei Yosef, by kabbalist R. Yosef Ergas, author of Shomer Emunim. Livorno: Avraham Meldola, [1742]. R. Yo
Responsa Divrei Yosef, by kabbalist R. Yosef Ergas, author of Shomer Emunim. Livorno: Avraham Meldola, [1742]. R. Yo
Responsa Divrei Yosef, by kabbalist R. Yosef Ergas, author of Shomer Emunim. Livorno: Avraham Meldola, [1742]. R. Yo
Responsa Divrei Yosef, by kabbalist R. Yosef Ergas, author of Shomer Emunim. Livorno: Avraham Meldola, [1742]. R. Yo
Responsa Divrei Yosef, by kabbalist R. Yosef Ergas, author of Shomer Emunim. Livorno: Avraham Meldola, [1742]. R. Yo
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Responsa Divrei Yosef, by kabbalist R. Yosef Ergas, author of Shomer Emunim. Livorno: Avraham Meldola, [1742].

R. Yosef Ergas (1685-1730) was a notable Italian kabbalist, author of Shomer Emunim, disciple of kabbalist R. Binyamin HaKohen, the Rabach. He was a rabbi in Pisa, where he established the Neveh Shalom yeshiva before he was appointed rabbi in Livorno (his hometown). R. Malachi HaKohen, author of Yad Malachi was among his leading disciples.
His renowned Shomer Emunim (first printed in Amsterdam 1736) became a basic text of kabbalah. He also authored other works. In his struggle against the Sabbatean Nechemiah Hayyun, he wrote the polemic composition Tochachat Megulah VehaTzad Nachash. R. Ergas' work is conventionally known as Shomer Emunim HaKadmon to differentiate it from a later work by Rebbe Aharon Roth.

[1], 110 leaves. 29.5 cm. Wide margins. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Worming. Much worming and open tears to last leaf. Original leather binding (repaired), with gilt decorations on spine. Worming and defects to binding.
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Lot 124 Spanish Translation of Shivchei Todah by Rabbi Malachi HaKohen – Pisa, 1746 – Prayers and Piyyutim for the Fast of 22nd Shevat, In Memory of Miraculous Salvation from 1742 Livorno Earthquake

Traduccion de la Oracion del Ajuno de los Temblores de Tierra [Translation of the prayer of the fast day for the earthquake
Traduccion de la Oracion del Ajuno de los Temblores de Tierra [Translation of the prayer of the fast day for the earthquake
Traduccion de la Oracion del Ajuno de los Temblores de Tierra [Translation of the prayer of the fast day for the earthquake
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Spanish Translation of Shivchei Todah by Rabbi Malachi HaKohen – Pisa, 1746 – Prayers and Piyyutim for the Fast of 22nd Shevat, In Memory of Miraculous Salvation from 1742 Livorno Earthquake Spanish Translation of Shivchei Todah by Rabbi Malachi HaKohen – Pisa, 1746 – Prayers and Piyyutim for the Fast of 22nd Shevat, In Memory of Miraculous Salvation from 1742 Livorno Earthquake Spanish Translation of Shivchei Todah by Rabbi Malachi HaKohen – Pisa, 1746 – Prayers and Piyyutim for the Fast of 22nd Shevat, In Memory of Miraculous Salvation from 1742 Livorno Earthquake
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Traduccion de la Oracion del Ajuno de los Temblores de Tierra [Translation of the prayer of the fast day for the earthquake]. Pisa: Evangelista Pugli, [1746]. Spanish and Ladino (with some Portuguese).
Spanish translation of the fast day prayer order Shivchei Todah (Livorno, 1744), originally authored in Hebrew by R. Malachi son of Yaakov HaKohen, a leading Italian rabbi, author of Yad Malachi.
Printed after a series of violent earthquakes that shook Livorno in 1742, upon which the rabbis of the city established 22nd Shevat as a fast day and day of permanent prayer and thanksgiving.
To make the book accessible to the Spanish-Portuguese Marrano community, the book was translated and commented by Dr. Abraham de Bargas, physician of the Jewish community in Livorno and a member of a Spanish Marrano family (De Bargas, who personally experienced the earthquake, had already authored a report on the events in 1742, Fiel relación de los terremotos).
At the beginning of the book is an introduction of the translator addressed to community leadership (the Mahamad), followed by an official authorization to print the book, signed by community leaders and rabbis.
Followed by six sonnets authored by rabbis and distinguished members of the community in honor of the event, headed by a sonnet of R. Refael Meldola, Rabbi of Livorno and Pisa, author of Responsa Mayim Rabim.

6, [1], 7-171, [2] pages. Approx. 15 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Marginal worming to all leaves of book (slightly affecting text of a few of last leaves). Old binding, with rubbing and wear.

One of the few Spanish publications printed in Pisa in the 18th century for the Spanish-Portuguese community.
See: Kayserling, Bibl. Jud. Ant. p. 16.
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Lot 125 Toldot Shimshon (by the Zera Shimshon) – Livorno, 1766 – Segulah Book for Longevity and Sustenance

Toldot Shimshon, commentary on Tractate Avot by kabbalist R. Shimshon Chaim Nachmani, author of Zera Shimshon. Livorno: Mos
Toldot Shimshon, commentary on Tractate Avot by kabbalist R. Shimshon Chaim Nachmani, author of Zera Shimshon. Livorno: Mos
Toldot Shimshon, commentary on Tractate Avot by kabbalist R. Shimshon Chaim Nachmani, author of Zera Shimshon. Livorno: Mos
Toldot Shimshon, commentary on Tractate Avot by kabbalist R. Shimshon Chaim Nachmani, author of Zera Shimshon. Livorno: Mos
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Toldot Shimshon, commentary on Tractate Avot by kabbalist R. Shimshon Chaim Nachmani, author of Zera Shimshon. Livorno: Moshe Athias, 1766. First edition.
Some words and decorations on title page and second leaf printed in red ink.
Segulah book for longevity and sustenance.
The book's name, Toldot Shimshon or "offspring of Shimshon", reflects the author's view of the book as his only progeny, after the death of his only son. In his introduction, he blesses whoever studies his book with longevity and sustenance: "Since due to my many sins, in the month of Av my beloved eldest and only son passed away, and I have not since merited to bear lasting offspring… and this will be my name and remembrance… Toldot Shimshon… I have printed so that my brothers, friends and students carry my name on their lips and my name will be remembered for good… with ten expressions of prayer I implore them, and may He Who recompenses repay them in the best way, with long life and abundant livelihood to those who do kindness…".
Twelve years later, he published his book Zera Shimshon, which as its name suggests was also intended to serve as his progeny. In the preface of Zera Shimshon, he once again asks that his book be studied in his merit, promising "He Who recompenses will repay you… with the threefold blessing of offspring, life and abundant livelihood", adding: "And your eyes will witness sons and grandsons like olive shoots around your table, wise and intelligent, and houses full of goodness, neither wealth nor honor will cease from your descendants…".
In recent years, there has been increasing recognition of the Zera Shimshon, and many accounts have been publicized of couples who were blessed with children in the merit of studying his book. These stories were recorded in the Niflaot Shimshon leaflets and later in Kovetz Sipurei Yeshuot printed at the end of the new edition of the book (published by the Association for Spreading the Teachings of the Zera Shimshon, Arad 2015).

The author, R. Shimshon Chaim son of R. Nachman Michael Nachmani (1706-1779), was an Italian kabbalist and Torah scholar. He was a disciple of R. David Finzi (father-in-law of the Ramchal) and R. Aviad Sar Shalom Basilea, author of Emunat Chachamim. He disseminated Torah in Modena and Mantua and edified disciples who later held rabbinic positions in several Italian communities. The Chida wrote that he was proficient in practical Kabbalah and had ordered his kabbalistic writings to be buried in his grave (Shem HaGedolim, Maarechet Sefarim, 46). The present work also includes kabbalistic commentaries and homilies, including references to manuscript texts of R. Chaim Vital in several places.
On back endpapers, interesting draft letter (in three copies written on consecutive dates in Shevat 1852), in Hebrew and Yiddish, by "Nisan Mendel son of R. Moshe HaKohen", who writes from Jerusalem to his father regarding his business affairs.

Enclosed is a separate copy of the first two leaves (including the second leaf in Italian). Signatures on enclosed copy's title page: "Yaakov Yaavetz", and other inscriptions.
R. Yaakov Yaavetz (ca. 1797-1875), a Torah scholar of Izmir, immigrated to Jerusalem late in life and passed away there. Author of Tzur Yaakov (Izmir, 1866), with an approbation by R. Chaim Palachi.

[3], 120 leaves. Lacking [3] index leaves at end (with photocopy replacements). 19.5 cm. Partially dark paper. Overall fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Tears and open tears, mainly to first leaves, affecting text and title frame, partially repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text, with much worming to enclosed copy of first two leaves. Close trimming, affecting page headers. Early leather binding, with wear and defects (parts of spine lacking; front of binding mostly detached).
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Lot 126 La Guerta de Oro – Ladino – Livorno, 1778 – Original Leather Binding – One of First Secular Books Printed in Ladino – Rare

La Guerta de Oro, o Sea Tratenimiento Gustozo Saviozo e Provechoso [The golden garden, or an agreeable, wise and beneficial
La Guerta de Oro, o Sea Tratenimiento Gustozo Saviozo e Provechoso [The golden garden, or an agreeable, wise and beneficial
La Guerta de Oro, o Sea Tratenimiento Gustozo Saviozo e Provechoso [The golden garden, or an agreeable, wise and beneficial
La Guerta de Oro, o Sea Tratenimiento Gustozo Saviozo e Provechoso [The golden garden, or an agreeable, wise and beneficial
La Guerta de Oro, o Sea Tratenimiento Gustozo Saviozo e Provechoso [The golden garden, or an agreeable, wise and beneficial
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La Guerta de Oro, o Sea Tratenimiento Gustozo Saviozo e Provechoso [The golden garden, or an agreeable, wise and beneficial dialogue], by R. David Athias. Livorno: Vinc. Falorni, 1778. Ladino.
Original leather binding, with gilt decorations to spine.
An important Ladino work, sometimes considered the first important secular work published in this language. The book comprises wisdom, parables, and discussions on the topics of grammar, Segulot, ethics, astronomy and more. Parts of the work are written as a dialogue, in which the author addresses a friend from the East and explains the customs and manners of Europe.
The author explains in his introduction that he wrote the book because he perceived there was a paucity of Jewish literature other than Hebrew religious works.
Signature (deleted with pencil) on p. 8a: "Yaakov Doto". Inscriptions inside boards and on verso of last leaf.
On leaves 6-10, French royal decree from 1776 on the rights of Portuguese Jews who settled in France from 1550. The decree appears in French and later in Ladino.
[1] last leaf with copper engraving, with chart of Latin alphabet compared to the Hebrew one. At top of leaf, title and instructions in Ladino, in Sephardic semi-cursive script (in some copies this chart is bound between leaves 11 and 12; the engraving was produced by the author himself, whose signature appears at the edge).

21, 24-64, [3] leaves. Lacking leaves 22-23. 19.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Light wear. Worming, tears and open tears, slightly affecting text, partially repaired with paper filling. Original leather binding. Wear and defects to binding.

The present copy is bound with [2] other leaves (after leaf 64), with an advertisement for the book and table of contents.
Rare.

See: Dov HaKohen, Otzar HaSefarim BeLadino 1490-1960, no. 2635.
Matthias Lehmann, "A Livornese 'Port Jew' and the Sephardim of the Ottoman Empire", in: Jewish Social Studies Vol. 11 (2005) pp. 51-76.

Provenance: Kestenbaum, New York, June 14, 2018, Lot 201.
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Lot 127 Derech Yesharah – Prayer, Tikkunim and Segulot – Livorno, 1787

Derech Yesharah, prayers, practices, various tikkunim and Segulot, by R. Reuven son of Avraham of Jerusalem. Livorno: Avrah
Derech Yesharah, prayers, practices, various tikkunim and Segulot, by R. Reuven son of Avraham of Jerusalem. Livorno: Avrah
Derech Yesharah, prayers, practices, various tikkunim and Segulot, by R. Reuven son of Avraham of Jerusalem. Livorno: Avrah
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Derech Yesharah, prayers, practices, various tikkunim and Segulot, by R. Reuven son of Avraham of Jerusalem. Livorno: Avraham Yitzchak Castilo and Eliezer Saadon, [1787].
Second edition, with approbation of first edition (Salonika, 1785) and new approbation of rabbis of Livorno.
Comprises various sections with practices relating to Torah, prayer, repentance and more. One section contains many interesting Segulot, including Segulot for a child who lost his speech, to identify the sex of a fetus, to inspire love and likeability, to find a lost object and identify the thief, and more. Another section contains various practices and Segulot for livelihood, blessing and sustenance.
Signature on title page: "Yehudah Zechariah son of Porat of Lippiano".
On endpaper, many inscriptions, including signatures and ownership inscriptions of "Yedidiah Tzoref of Siena" and "Chizkiah Tzoref of Siena" (dated 1821); and more.

[5], 136 leaves. Leaves 78-79, 121-124 misordered. 20.5 cm. Partially dark paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Light wear and creases. Tears. New binding.
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Lot 128 Zohar – Livorno, 1791-1793 – First Edition of Glosses of the Chida – Especially Fine Set, in Original Elaborate Leather Bindings

Zohar on the Torah, Bereshit-Devarim, with glosses of the Chida. Livorno: Eliezer Saadon, 1791-1793. Four parts (Bereshit,
Zohar on the Torah, Bereshit-Devarim, with glosses of the Chida. Livorno: Eliezer Saadon, 1791-1793. Four parts (Bereshit,
Zohar on the Torah, Bereshit-Devarim, with glosses of the Chida. Livorno: Eliezer Saadon, 1791-1793. Four parts (Bereshit,
Zohar on the Torah, Bereshit-Devarim, with glosses of the Chida. Livorno: Eliezer Saadon, 1791-1793. Four parts (Bereshit,
Zohar on the Torah, Bereshit-Devarim, with glosses of the Chida. Livorno: Eliezer Saadon, 1791-1793. Four parts (Bereshit,
Zohar on the Torah, Bereshit-Devarim, with glosses of the Chida. Livorno: Eliezer Saadon, 1791-1793. Four parts (Bereshit,
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Zohar – Livorno, 1791-1793 – First Edition of Glosses of the Chida – Especially Fine Set, in Original Elaborate Leather Bindings Zohar – Livorno, 1791-1793 – First Edition of Glosses of the Chida – Especially Fine Set, in Original Elaborate Leather Bindings Zohar – Livorno, 1791-1793 – First Edition of Glosses of the Chida – Especially Fine Set, in Original Elaborate Leather Bindings Zohar – Livorno, 1791-1793 – First Edition of Glosses of the Chida – Especially Fine Set, in Original Elaborate Leather Bindings Zohar – Livorno, 1791-1793 – First Edition of Glosses of the Chida – Especially Fine Set, in Original Elaborate Leather Bindings Zohar – Livorno, 1791-1793 – First Edition of Glosses of the Chida – Especially Fine Set, in Original Elaborate Leather Bindings
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Zohar on the Torah, Bereshit-Devarim, with glosses of the Chida. Livorno: Eliezer Saadon, 1791-1793. Four parts (Bereshit, Shemot, Vayikra, Bamidbar-Devarim) in three volumes. Complete set.
Especially fine set. Original elaborate leather bindings, with many gilt decorations and gauffered gilt edges. Owner's name inscribed on front of all three volumes: "Yosef Chaim son of R. Yaakov".
Ownership inscriptions on title pages. On three title pages: "David Kohen Bolaco". On verso of title page of first volume (and several other places). On title page of third volume, ownership inscription (imitating Ashkenazic script): "Avraham HaKohen Polaco".
Ownership inscriptions in Ladino of "R. Yosef Chaim son of R. Yaakov" (whose name is inscribed on the binding).
This important edition has glosses and commentaries printed in the margins, including the first printing of the glosses of the Chida. His introduction appears at the beginning of Part I.

Three volumes. Bereshit: [8], 251; 19 leaves. Shemot: 279 leaves. Vayikra-Devarim: 115; [1], 117-312 leaves. 21-21.5 cm. Some leaves dark. Overall good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Marginal tears and open tears to several leaves. Worming, affecting text (especially to second volume), mostly repaired with paper. Close trimming, affecting text (on some leaves, mainly in third volume, affecting ends of printed notes, sometimes lacking one to two lines from the end). Original leather bindings, with color endpaper. Defects to bindings (worming to binding of first volume). New case.

Provenance: Valmadonna Trust Library.
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Lot 129 Tefillah Zakah Siddur – Livorno, 1789-1792 – Customs of Livorno Community – the first siddur to print halachic rulings by the Chida – Rare Edition – Original Leather Binding

Tefillah Zakah – Sephardic-rite siddur for weekdays, Shabbat, festivals and holidays, with commentaries, halachot and custo
Tefillah Zakah – Sephardic-rite siddur for weekdays, Shabbat, festivals and holidays, with commentaries, halachot and custo
Tefillah Zakah – Sephardic-rite siddur for weekdays, Shabbat, festivals and holidays, with commentaries, halachot and custo
Tefillah Zakah – Sephardic-rite siddur for weekdays, Shabbat, festivals and holidays, with commentaries, halachot and custo
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Auction 109 Books | Letters and Manuscripts | Megillot and Jewish Ceremonial Art Sep 1, 2026
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Tefillah Zakah – Sephardic-rite siddur for weekdays, Shabbat, festivals and holidays, with commentaries, halachot and customs of the Livorno community, edited by R. Avraham Yitzchak Castilo. Livorno: R. Avraham Yitzchak Castilo and R. Eliezer Saadon, [1789-1792].
Original leather binding, with gilt decorations to spine.
Approbations of the rabbis of Livorno and chart of days to begin adding Barech Aleinu (1790-1839) at beginning of siddur.
Printed during the lifetime of the Chida. This is the first siddur to print halachic rulings by the Chida.
Edited by R. Avraham Yitzchak Castilo, who added a commentary and customs of Livorno, until his death, when the printing continued posthumously. This siddur is an abridgment of a longer work by the author, Siach Avraham, which he was unable to print in full.

R. Avraham Yitzchak Castilo (1726-1789), a rabbi and printer of Livorno, preacher and poet. The Chida, asked to give a Shabbat Shuvah sermon in place of R. Avraham Yitzchak Castilo about a year after his passing, praised him profusely on that occasion.
The present siddur is an important and rare source of customs of the Livorno community.
R. Avraham Yitzchak Castilo's press, established in 1780 along with R. Eliezer Saadon, printed many important books, including most of the books of the Chida.
Handwritten corrections and additions to several leaves.

[6], 115, 115-228 leaves. 16.5 cm. Partially dark paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text (most to margins). Tears, including open tears to last leaves, affecting text. Original leather binding, with wear and defects.
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Lot 130 Passover Haggadah Pesach Meubin – Livorno, 1788 – Original Leather Binding

Pesach Meubin, Passover Haggadah with new halachot and practices by R. Chaim Benveniste, with Machshirei Pischa – laws of k
Pesach Meubin, Passover Haggadah with new halachot and practices by R. Chaim Benveniste, with Machshirei Pischa – laws of k
Pesach Meubin, Passover Haggadah with new halachot and practices by R. Chaim Benveniste, with Machshirei Pischa – laws of k
Pesach Meubin, Passover Haggadah with new halachot and practices by R. Chaim Benveniste, with Machshirei Pischa – laws of k
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Auction 109 Books | Letters and Manuscripts | Megillot and Jewish Ceremonial Art Sep 1, 2026
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Pesach Meubin, Passover Haggadah with new halachot and practices by R. Chaim Benveniste, with Machshirei Pischa – laws of koshering utensils, by R. Yaakov Shimshon Shabtai Senigallia. Livorno: Avraham Yitzchak Castilo and Eliezer Saadon, [1788].
Printed frame around all pages of book.
Fine original leather binding, with gilt decorations, and gilt inscription on front binding: "Consecrated to G-d, in memory of… Eliyahu Avraham Shalom".
Signature on title page, in Sephardic script: "Avraham Shalom Yosef Abd al-Razzaq" (R. Avraham Shalom Yosef Abd al-Razzaq, a notable member of the Baghdad community, whose signature appears on documents and ketubot ca. 1815-1820).

[3], 62 leaves. 19.5 cm. Varying condition, fair to fair-good. Stains, including dampstains and traces of former dampness (especially dark stains to some leaves). Tears to title page and other leaves, some affecting text (without loss), repaired with paper. Original leather binding. Wear and defects to binding (part of top of spine lacking).

Otzar HaHaggadot 330.
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Lot 131 Passover Haggadah – Nasu Kol Maggid David – Livorno, 1821 – Elaborate Copy in Leather Binding with Dedication

Passover Haggadah, Nasu Kol – Maggid David, by R. Yosef David Ayash. Livorno: Saadon Molcho and partners, [1821]. Approb
Passover Haggadah, Nasu Kol – Maggid David, by R. Yosef David Ayash. Livorno: Saadon Molcho and partners, [1821]. Approb
Passover Haggadah, Nasu Kol – Maggid David, by R. Yosef David Ayash. Livorno: Saadon Molcho and partners, [1821]. Approb
Passover Haggadah, Nasu Kol – Maggid David, by R. Yosef David Ayash. Livorno: Saadon Molcho and partners, [1821]. Approb
Passover Haggadah, Nasu Kol – Maggid David, by R. Yosef David Ayash. Livorno: Saadon Molcho and partners, [1821]. Approb
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Passover Haggadah, Nasu Kol – Maggid David, by R. Yosef David Ayash. Livorno: Saadon Molcho and partners, [1821].
Approbations of rabbis of Livorno.
Original leather binding, with gilt decorations and inscribed dedication on front of binding: "The elevated magnate, prince and leader, Moshe son of R. Mordechai HaKohen Bakri".
Haggadah text, entitled Kol Maggid, with Kol David commentary around it. Nasu Kol – study regimen from Rosh Chodesh Nissan until Pesach.

The author of the commentary, R. Yosef David Ayash (d. 1843), grandson of R. Yehudah Ayash, author of Mateh Yehudah. Rabbi of Jerusalem and Shechem. Served as emissary of Eretz Israel communities, and eventually stayed in Italy.

[10], 130, [1] leaves. 20.5 cm. Gilt edges. Overall good condition. Stains, including dark stains (many stains to several leaves). Minute worming to margins of several leaves. Bookplate. Original leather binding (with defects), worming and defects to binding.

Otzar HaHaggadot 619.
Otzar HaHaggadot 619.
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Lot 132 Passover Haggadah – Ladino Translation and Illustrations – Livorno, 1847

Passover Haggadah, with Ladino translation, and with illustrations. Livorno: Moshe Yeshuah Tubiana, 1847. 38 leaves.
Passover Haggadah, with Ladino translation, and with illustrations. Livorno: Moshe Yeshuah Tubiana, 1847. 38 leaves.
Passover Haggadah, with Ladino translation, and with illustrations. Livorno: Moshe Yeshuah Tubiana, 1847. 38 leaves.
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Passover Haggadah, with Ladino translation, and with illustrations. Livorno: Moshe Yeshuah Tubiana, 1847.

38 leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Light wear. Marginal tears to several leaves. New binding.

Otzar HaHaggadot 911.
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