Income and Expense Ledger in the Hand of Shalom Kadosh of Fez [1890-1901]

Thick ledger listing the income and expenses of Shalom Kadosh of Fez. Late 19th century.

Page 5 mentions Yitzchak Abuchatzera. Shalom Kadosh, the owner, signed his name on leaf 1a. On leaf 9a he lists the names of his sons born 1888-1899. The signature of "David Harush" appears a few times; he was apparently a business partner (leaves 61, 66 and more). Leaves 119b-120a, in a different hand, "ledger from the bequest of HaR' Shalom Kadosh ... in 662 [=1902]," apparently the year of his passing. An envelope was placed between the leaves, addressed to "Shalom Kadosh ... Fez."

Specifications: 191 leaves. Paper. Fez (Morocco). 18x13 cm. Clear Maghrebi script. Primarily in Moroccan-Arabic. Most entries are from 1890-1901. Many receipts and notes are preserved between the leaves of the ledger.

Moderate condition. Worming holes. Original blemished leather binding, with leather strap closure.