Two copies of Sefer Mishnat Chassidim by Rabbi Immanuel Chai Riki, [Amsterdam, 1742].
Each of the two copies contains many dozens of Kabbalistic glosses in Rashi-Oriental [Moroccan?] handwriting from period of printing. Content and style of writing indicate that the writers of both copies were prominent Kabbalists from countries of the West [Morocco of Tunisia?] who lived in the same generation as exalted Kabbalists referred to in Kabbalistic literature as: “Scholars of the West”; these Kabbalists corresponded with Rabbi Shalom Sharabi and scholars of Beit-El. Glosses of first copy contain many listings of intentions and unifications for prayers and Mitzvot of festivals. Glosses of second copy explain questions and commentaries. Many glosses begin with words: “commentary”, “it appears to me”, “it is possible that he meant”, “it is difficult”; some signed at end: “Amen V’Amen”.
Two incomplete copies, (originally: [1], 156, [1] leaves). Copy one: 14-156 leaves, 19 cm. Fair condition, wear and tear, stains and moth damage. Unbound. Copy two: 2-114, 136-139, 143-146 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and tear, stains. Antique leather binding.