Sha’ashua Mitzvah. Poems on the 613 commandments, as designated by Maimonides, by Rabbi Moshe Idan. Leghorn, [1881]. Only edition. Author’s handwritten inscription.
68 leaves, 19 cm. Leaves 64-78, the “Magen Avot” work, commentary on the Torah by the author.
Rabbi Moshe Idan of Tunis [1842-1894] was a disciple of kabalist Rabbi Sasson Parsiado, author of “Shemen Sasson”. He served as dayan, but worked as a weaver, and later taught young children. He also authored, “Zechut Moshe”, “Torat Moshe” and more.
Original, used binding. Blemished spine. Aging stains. Fine-very fine condition.