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Derech Yesharah – Prayer, Tikkunim and Segulot – Livorno, 1787
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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.
Books Printed in Livorno – 18th-19th Centuries
Books Printed in Livorno – 18th-19th Centuries