Sefer Yimtza Chaim by Rabbi Chaim Palachi. First edition – Izmir, 1863. (The Hebrew year 5629 appearing on the title page is an error; the real year appears inside the book on leaf 88b: 5623). 94 leaves. In this copy, 2 sheets are missing with leaves 45-48 and leaves 65-68. Possibly, another leaf is missing with blessings to the donors (seemingly printed that way). In the Rare Book Collection of the National Library.
At its end, Tochachat Chaim in Ladino. On leaf 92b, the author writes: "ויען שמעו בני עירי… שהדפסתי בקושטא אגרת הזאת מדברי מוסר, בקשו ממני… להדפיסה פה (אזמיר) פעם אחרת… על כן… חזרתי… להדפיסה פעם שנית… בתוספת מרובה". After it, Seder Chanukat Habayit by the Chida with additions by Rabbeinu.
Appearing on the lower part of the title page is the serial number {17} indicating this is the 17th book of the series of books by Rabbi Chaim Palachi.
Pocket format: 10.5X16.5 cm.
New, elegant leather binding. Minor stains. Folds to the corners. Good overall condition.
On the top of the title page,
a dedication handwritten by the author: ב"ה מנחה היא שלוחה ליד מעלת הגביר החכם המרומם יצ"ו כמה"ר ג’י אהרן פראנקו נר"ו יאיר לעד לעולם אכי"ר. its edge is restored.
