Sefer Yetzira attributed to Avraham Avinu, with four commentaries: Rabbi Se'adya Gaon, Rabbi Eliezer of Worms, Ramban and Ra'avad. Kabalistic charts and sketches. [Mantua, 1562]. Printed by Ya'akov Cohen of Gazzuolo. First edition.
This copy was given as a gift to Rabbi David Saliman Sasson on his marriage. On the leaf before the title page is a handwritten dedication: "A souvenir for Rabbi Saliman Sasson on the day of his marriage and heartfelt joy from David Bo'ino Di Maskita".
Signature on title page: "For G-d's service Moshe Uziel". Handwritten gloss: "Here I have found balm for my soul… 8th of Tevet 1808…".
Some of the sketches of Sefer HaYetzira are circles for calculating combination of Names. This is done by creating a large circle with one of two smaller circles in its center. These circles are supposed to turn causing various combinations to appear. The outer circles of most copies are printed empty, apparently to later add the turning circles. This copy has the middle circles, handwritten and sewn in their center to enable them to turn. One circle has movable hands.
108 [should be 105] leaves (without [1] leaf, list of sketches). 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Restored tears to leaf margins. Lack to corner of title page and next leaf, with damage to text, restored with handwritten replacement. Semi-leather binding.