Tikhlal Siddur manuscript, Selichot, prayers and liturgy for Rosh Ha-Shana and Yom Ha-Kippurim. Keter Malchut, Hosha’anot and liturgy for Simchat Torah. [Yemen], (1903).
Fine and luxurious scribe calligraphy, on a Torah scroll like decorated large book. Inscription on the first page: “In the name of the merciful One and filled misericord, I will begin writing this book Thursday, on the 8th day of Shevat, May Hashem assist me in this holy craft without delay… May He give me and my descendants the merit to write endless books until the end of generations and times [the name of the author is apparently mentioned in the initial letters].
The last leaf has a colophon saying: “… and this is the completion of this holy craft, on Thursday, 10th of Iyar… may Hashem give us the merit to see the Redemption. Amen”.
150 written leaves. 35 cm. Light, thick, quality paper. Good-fair condition. Stains, moth damage on the book and the binding. Luxurious leather binding with loop residues, Yemenite styled craft.