Kol Eliyahu. Copy which Belonged to Rabbi Chaim Pinto I, Signed in his Hand

Kol Eliyahu. Copy which Belonged to Rabbi Chaim Pinto I, Signed in his Hand
Kol Eliyahu, two parts with separate title pages. First part: responsa on the four parts of Shulchan Aruch by Rabbi Eliyahu Yisrael, second part: Machaneh Yisrael, novellae by his son Rabbi Yedidyah Shlomo Yisrael. Livorno, 1807. First edition.
Signature in the hand of kabbalist Rabbi Chaim Pinto: "חפנ"י" - abbreviation for ח'יים פ'ינטו נ'ר"ו י'צ"ו.
Rabbi Chaim Pinto [1743-1845] rabbi, rosh yeshivah, adjudicator and kabbalist in Mogador, one of the leading rabbis of Moroccan Jewry. His grandfather was Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto I. He was renowned from his youth as a prodigy. After Rabbi Ya'akov Bibas's passing, he was appointed to succeed him in 1769 as rabbi of Mogador, despite his young age. He established the first rabbinical court in Mogador together with kabbalist David Chazan. Due to his resoluteness in matters of halachah, he was nicknamed "Abir Lev" ("Heartless"). However, he was also attentive to the needs of his community and concerned with the poor of his city. He was sacred and esteemed to all Jews of Morocco, and wondrous legends of supernatural tales were associated with him. He was privileged to revelation by Eliyahu HaNavi, and was famous as one with Divine Inspiration, a worker of salvations whose blessings would be completely realized. Jews from European countries would send him contributions and donations. His burial place became a pilgrimage site for all of Moroccan Jewry, who would come en masse to pour out their hearts at his grave. Wondrous stories are told by Moroccan Jews about miracles that occurred there. His son was Rabbi Yehudah Pinto, and his grandson, Rabbi Chaim Pinto "HaKatan" ["Junior"] - to distinguish him from his grandfather.
[3], 88; [1], 89-119 leaves, 30 cm. Additional owner's signature on the title page: Nissim Ashkenazi.
Fine condition. Aging stains. Worming perforations. New binding.