Sefer Michlal Yoffi, commentaries and Iyunim on the vowelization and grammar of the Torah, Nevi’im and Ketuvim by Rabbi Shlomo ibn Melech, with Tosefet Leket Shichechah by Rabbi Yaakov Evendana, who wrote a Roman title page and foreword. Printed in Amsterdam, 1684. Originally, [4], 120 [i.e. 220] leaves. In thic copy, the first 4 leaves including the title page are missing. In the Rare Book Collection of the National Library.
As was customary at the time, this work also contains fine poems at its end, praising the work and its author and thanking G-d. Finely engraved title page. In addition, the first word at the beginning of each Chumash is framed with an engraving. Some moth perforations and damage. Stains and other blemishes. Contemporary leather binding – with blemishes and scuffs.
Throughout the book, signature of Rabbi Chaim of Leslau / Shverin / Mezichod.
Rabbi Chaim of Leslau, Shverin and Mezichod, the son of Rabbi Yoel of Leslau. A disicple of Rabbeinu Akiva Eiger, who corresponded with him on halachic matters as can be seen in Rabbi Akiva Eiger’s writings. At first served as Moreh Tzeddek of Ektzin and then in Leslau. Then he was Rav of Mezichod and Shverin.
