Piskei Halachot by the Kabbalist Rabbi Menachem of Rikanati. Bologna, [1538]. First edition.
The author, Rabbi Menachem ben Binyamin Rikanati (1250-1310), was one of the first Italian kabbalists. This is his book of halachic rulings. This work became an important source of halachic rulings in following generations and is quoted by many Torah authorities such as the Beit Yosef, the Shach and the Magen Avraham.
Owner's signature on title page: "E.Y.S." [perhaps Rabbi Eliyahu Yisrael Av Beit Din of Alexandria, author of Kol Eliyahu and Kise Eliyahu who was accustomed to signing in this manner]. Stamp of Rabbi Ben-Zion Weisel Av Beit Din of Turda.
[12], 62 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear, professionally restored damages. New leather binding.