Manuscript, Anthology of Piyyutim and Songs – Ancona, 1826 –...

Manuscript, Anthology of Piyyutim and Songs – Ancona, 1826 – Illustrated Title Pages

Manuscript, anthology of piyyutim and songs, with songs for a circumcision. [Ancona], 1826.
Illustrated title pages, painted in a style characteristic of Ancona. Square Italian script (with some cursive script).
Ownership inscription on title page at beginning of manuscript and on title page for circumcision songs in middle of manuscript.
First part contains piyyutim and songs for Shabbat, festivals, weddings and various occasions (some piyyutim characteristic of Ancona; includes a Judeo-Italian poem). Second part contains songs for circumcision.
In the middle of the manuscript are bound leaves from a later period with other piyyutim and prayers.

[103] leaves. 14.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Worming. Marginal tears, partially repaired with tape. Most leaves detached. Old binding, damaged.

Provenance: Collection of R. Menachem Emanuel Hartom, Ms. 7.