246 leaves. Paper. 10.5×17.5 cm. [1885]. Persian writing.
Leaves 1a-230a: Translation of
Ethics of the Fathers into Judeo-Persian.
Leaves 232a-245b: Commentary and explanation on the
Chad Gadya hymn by Binyamin ben Eliyahu Machshan. Missing the conclusion. Copier’s colophon. [See Hebrew catalogue text].
Regarding the author, refer to A. Natzar,
Otzar Kitvei HaYad shel Yehudei Paras B’Machon Ben Zvi (Jerusalem, 1986), p. 23.
Old cardboard binding. Minimal tears and stains. Fine condition.