Bidspirit auction | Birkei Yosef by the Chida.

Birkei Yosef by the Chida. Second Edition. Salonika, 1810 - Full set of “Birkei Yosef” by Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai – the Chida. Second edition, Salonika, 1810. 2-volume set containing all sections of the Sefer. Vol. I: Orach Chaim, together with ‘Shiyurei Beracha’ and concluding essay. Vol. II: Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De’ah and Even Ha’ezer as well as Choshen Mishpat. The Chida’s name is mentioned on the title page with a blessing for the living, despite the Chida having passed several years before this edition was printed. Important ownership notations and signatures in Solitreo and Sephardic handwriting. Vol. I: [2], 217 pp.. Vol. II: 121, 112 pp. Moth holes. Stains and moisture damage. Damage to the title pages. The second title page was restored non-professionally. Vol. I have with partially original cover, damaged and very loose. Vol. II with a later, complete cover. Overall fair condition.