Rommeut E-l, beautiful edition of Tehillim. Vowelized Tehillim text in the center of the page with cantillation, surrounded by Rabbi Moshe Alshich’s commentary. Jaznitz, 1721. Lacking title page. Rabbi Chaim Palagi’s signature appears twice on the first page, in semi-calligraphic script: “הצעיר חיים פלאג’י ס”ט,” and again: “פלאג’י.” There is a dedication as well, also in semi-calligraphic script: “Dedicated to Yeshivat Beit Hillel of the philanthropist Sir Elazar Hillel bar Manoach …” Rabbi Chaim Palagi [1787-1868], renowned rabbi of Izmir, authored approximately 80 books. In 1837 he was appointed Av Beit Din HaGadol in Izmir, which was comprised of 45 rabbis. He was appointed to the highest position in Izmir in 1855, “Chacham Bashi.” This appointment was even confirmed by Sultan Abdulmejid I about a year later, with “nissan” royal authorization. This gave him the authority to render judgements and to carry them out. He was entrusted with governing the entire Jewish community. [1] 130 leaves, 29 cm. Moderate-fine condition. Aging stains. Worming perforations. Blemish to the first leaf. Lacking title page. New binding. Bound with: Rav Peninim, beautiful edition of Proverbs. Vowelized text of Proverbs in the center of the page with cantillation, surrounded by Rabbi Moshe Alshich’s commentary. Jaznitz, 1722. 78 leaves. Lacking title page.