Sefer Zera Shimshon. Elucidations on the Torah and Megillot …by kabalist Rabbi Shimshon Chaim b”r Nachman Michael Nachmani. Mantua, [1778], at the press of Eliezer Shlomo of Italy. 104, 108-115, 115, [1], 117-[100]62; 21 leaves. 34 cm. The leaves bear lengthy glosses in an Oriental rabbinical hand, one is signed בר”ת. Unidentified. Very rare, significant work. The author was one of the most prominent kabalists in Italy, a disciple of the Raba”ch (disciple of the Ramaz). He left instructions that his kabalistic words be buried with him. Refer to Shem HaGedolim L’Chida; the entry on Sefer Zera Shimshon. In the margins of the introduction, the author asks people to study his work and promises that those who do so will merit children and grandchildren, smart and wise, and homes that are full of plenty. Old binding, the front section is detached. Restored tears on the title page, with loss of text. Worming holes, primarily in the blank margins. Fine condition.