Manuscript, passages from book Avnei Shayish section 2, by Rabbi Yeshu’a Abitbul, printed in Jerusalem in 1934, by Rabbi Yekutiel Michael Elbaz, son of Rabbi Aba Elbaz. Manuscript includes copies from book with markings of printer [Rabbi Yitzchak Amram Tzaba]. Forewords by Rabbis of Safro: Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Danan and Rabbi Yeshu’a Shimon Chaim Ovadia. Preface in handwriting and signature of father of publisher, Rabbi Aba Elbaz of Safro, and preface in handwriting and signature of publisher Rabbi Yekutiel Mordechai. Signed letter by publisher to printer regarding printing of book.
The author, the Ga’on Rabbi Shaul Yeshu’a Abitbul served as Av Beit Din of Safro (1739-1809). The book was printed in Jerusalem between years 1930-1934, based upon copies of manuscript which were in possession of Rabbi Aba Elbaz (1851-1939), among senior Dayanim in Safro adjacent to Fes. His library which was abundant with books and manuscripts is famous and mentioned many times in book “Malchei Rabanan”.
Approx. one hundred leaves, 23 cm. Poor condition, severe mildew damage and wear.
Attached: Remnants of Ketubah from city Al-Shtaria (Yemen), 1900.