Yosef Ometz – responsa and halachic novellae by Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azoulay [the Chid”a]. First edition printed by the author in his lifetime.
On the margins of the book: ‘Kesher Amitz’ – glosses and omissions for the book, and ‘Katza”r Amitz’ – indices for the book. The Chid”a titled his book ‘Yosef Ometz’ to match the exact numerical value of his name: ‘Chaim Yosef David Azoulay.’
There is a rabbinical owner’s signature in Sephardic script from the time of printing on the title page and an owner’s stamp on leaf 26.
74 leaves, 30 cm. Quality paper. M. Benayahu, Sifrei HaChid”a 31; fine condition. Aging stains. Worming damage. Simple binding.