TWO BOOKS PRINTED IN LIVORNO

TWO BOOKS PRINTED IN LIVORNO
A. Maaseh Avot. Livorno, 1864. Single edition.
Book of commentary on Tractate Avot by Rabbi Yitzchak Parchi. Brought to print by his son, Rabbi Yosef Shabtai Parchi, with additions of his own chiddushim.
The recommendations from the great rabbis of Livorno are an expression of their desire to immigrate to Israel.
Rabbi Yitzchak Parchi (1782-1853) was a rabbinical emissary from Israel, born in Tzefat. In his many books, he praises the land and its institutions, and he would distribute these books on his journeys. Author of the books “Imrei Bina,” “Matok MiDvash,” “Hadarat Zekenim,” and more.
In 1993, a facsimile edition of this book was printed.
318 pages.
Condition: Good. Front cover is partially disconnected. Slight moth damage.
B. Beit HaBechira. Livorno, 1875. Single edition.
The book combines the laws of the month of Nissan, the holiday of Pesach, Sefirat HaOmer, and Shavuot with the machzor of the prayers for the holidays and the Haggadah. By Rabbi Avraham Hamawi.
Rabbi Avraham Hamawi (1839-1885) was a rabbi and great kabbalist, author of dozens of books, only some of which were printed. He wandered many countries in order to fund the publishing of his works (“Niflaim Maasecha,” “Abia Chidot,” “Beit HaBechira,” and many more).
The facsimile edition was printed in 1988.
There is handwriting and signatures in half-Sofer Stam script which has not yet been researched.
4, 305 pages.
Condition: Very good. Last page is very worn. Cover is not original.