LOT 166:
Handwritten Ledger, Apparently of a Shadar (Fundraiser). 19th Century
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Ledger, apparently of an emissary sent to North Africa, with sermons, novellae, records, hymns and more. 19th century.
Specifications: [77] leaves, paper. 11x9 cm. Oriental hand, old cardboard binding.
Content: Torah novellae, segulot and amulets, hymns, records and others compilations. On leaf 2a: Sermon for "Yom Kippurim 1856" with a request for charity donations, apparently for the Land of Israel. Leaf 43a-56a, copied from Shulchan HaTahor by David Pardo (Vienna, 1814) through the laws of Grace after Meals. Leaf 64b features a list of "those in charge of the Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes fund in the Land of Israel" in various North African communities. Leaf 65b has a list of donors to this fund [from Algerian cities and villages]. Owner's signature at the end of the ledger.
Condition: Moderate condition. Partially dismantled spine, one detached leaf, stains. Old binding.