Passover Haggada. Simchat HaRegel. By Rabbi Chaim Yosef Dovid Azulai (Chida). Leghorn, [1782]. First edition with glosses in an unidentified hand.
[1], 102 leaves. 20 cm.
Lengthy gloss on leaf 22, in an unidentified Sephardic hand. Additional, short comment on leaf 9.
Rabbi Chaim Yosef Dovid Azulai (1724-1806) was a prominent posek and kabalist. He was born in Jerusalem and was sent on fundraising tours to Europe. In the 1780s he settled in Leghorn, Italy where he published this work – a comprehensive, elucidation on the Passover haggada.
New binding. Worming holes reinforced on the title page and additional leaves, affecting text. Wine stains. Fine condition.