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Auction 7

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 2:00 PM UTC

First edition of the book “Brit Yitzhak,” on the 8th night of the Bris, Amsterdam 1729. Very rare—signature of the Rav Hai Moshe Pigoto. With page in his handwriting and notes.

Start price: $120

Buyer's premium: 20%

To be read on the eighth night prior to the Bris, for continuing the wire of kindness (khut shel chesed) and sanctity to the born child and to all those involved in the mitzvah; according to the traditions of Turkey. Upon the book’s first publication, it spread amongst all the Diaspora communities, and was published in dozens of editions. On the title page is the signature of the Rav Hai Moshe Pigoto—one of the important Sages of Aleppo, Syria, compiler of the book “Vayichal Moshe,” Vienna 1814. Died in Damascus 1815. Additional signature on p. 18. At the end of the book is listed by hand the birth of the son, with a handwritten page on the order of “Brit Yitzhak”. (2) 38 page. 18cm. (Winograd Amsterdam 1342). Very rare book. Missing the first three pages after the title page. Parchment binding is disconnected and pages are disconnected. Pages are in generally good condition, a few stains.