Auction 88 - Part I - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Two Leaves Handwritten by Rabbi Yaakov ibn Tzur – The Yaavetz – Amulets and Segulot – Including Goral HaGra

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Two leaves handwritten by R. Yaakov ibn Tzur – the Yaavetz, rabbi of Fez – texts of amulets and Segulot. [Fez, ca. 18th century].
Two leaves from a work on Practical Kabbalah handwritten by the Yaavetz, comprising the texts of twenty-three amulets and segulot, including some which are in use until this day, such as the Goral HaGra and other segulot.
Headings at the top of the first leaf (on both sides): "From the selections of R. Avraham Azulai" (R. Avraham son of R. Yisrael Azulai, d. 1741, leader of the group of kabbalists in Marrakesh and known for his practice of Practical Kabbalah).
R. Yaakov ibn Tzur – the Yaavetz (1673-1752), a most prominent and illustrious figure of Moroccan Jewry. A leading halachic authority in his times, also well versed in Practical Kabbalah. He served as head of the Fez Beit Din, and responded to halachic queries from throughout the Maghreb.
[2] leaves. Approx. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming, closed and open tears, slightly affecting text. Marginal tape repairs.
Enclosed: Expert report authenticating the handwriting of the Yaavetz, with description of contents of the leaves.


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Morrocan and North African Jewry – Manuscripts, Letters and Documents
Morrocan and North African Jewry – Manuscripts, Letters and Documents