Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Manuscript, Notebook of Dreams and Visions, Interpretations of Dreams, Amulets and Prayers - Eretz Israel, 20th Century

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Sold for: $375
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Manuscript, notebook of dreams and visions, including personal prayers, interpretation of dreams and amulets. [Eretz Israel, 20th century].
Yemenite scribal script on thick paper. The author is Yissachar ben Chaim Tzefira (he mentions his name and those of his parents in several locations). The manuscript includes listings of strange dreams, holy names, personal prayers and requests, interpretation of dreams, and more.
Several pages are within borders or decorated with figures designed from textual passages.
Passages include, "Gather together and I will declare my words of prophecy… the government is cruelly prosecuting me… (page 14a)"; "Look down from the heavens and see what has befallen me…(page 18a)".
[23] leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Repairs with adhesive paper. New binding.
Manuscripts - Yemenite Jewry
Manuscripts - Yemenite Jewry