Manuscript. Large anthology including about 350 supplications and hymns from Moroccan poets. North Africa. End of the 19th century.
235 leaves. Written on both their sides. 18.5×11 cm.
The anthology includes hymns as per the customs of Moroccan Jewry, with an index with an alphabetical list of hymns. Includes hymns by: Refael Ahron Mosonego (leaf 71a and more); Dovid ‘n Chassin; Refael Moshe Elbaz (leaves 83-101 and more) and Bezalel Mansano. The anthology also includes two supplications from the Danan family: Saadya ben Danan ben Yaakov (leaf 15b) and Shmuel ‘n Danan from 1793 (18b) and another of his hymns in a different hand (228b).
Shmuel ‘n Danan possibly copied this manuscript. A number of supplications from the 20th century were added at the beginning of the manuscript.
Original, preserved leather binding. Aging stains. Fine-very fine condition.