Auction No. 098
Holy books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical & Admors letters, Americana & Judiaca
Collection of sayings from the Talmud and medrashim of Chazal in alpabetically arranged entries, a quasi-encyclopedia of the Aggadot of Chazal. By an anonymous author.
Specifications: Ledger measuring 19x14 cm. Missing the title page. [231] leaves of texts and a similar number of blank leaves for additional sayings and added entries. Nice Oriental hand.
Unique features: Prominent, rare manuscript. Includes a vast amount of material arranged in an encyclopedic manner. Nice, organized writing. Thin paper.
Content: The book includes dozens of entries on a wide variety of subjects. The author added numerous sayings and aggadot of Chazal on every topic. Many entries are dedicated to Biblical figures.
Condition: Fine-very fine. A few ink smudges. Original, half-leather binding.