Manuscript, Diwan - Zemirot, piyyutim and songs for Shabbat and Festivals, for marriage ceremonies and more. [Yemen], 1883. Hebrew and Judeo-Arabic.
Long and narrow format. At the beginning of the Diwan is an introduction by the scribe: "Thus says the servant, words of pleading; these are the beginning of my words to praise the Unlimited G-d". There follows a piyyut by the scribe: "Let the wise men rejoice, young and old, with the pure words of G-d". The colophon appears at the end of this piyyut: "Written by the young and unaccomplished scribe, Yichya ben Yichya Hamadi, Shevat, 1883". The end of the volume contains the wedding Sheva Brachot according to the Yemenite custom.
[159] leaves. 23X8 cm. Condition varies. Overall fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Extensive worming, with damage to text. Repairs with paper in various locations. New binding.