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Splendid Set of Machzorim for Yom Kippur in Leather Bindings with Silver Clasps Livorno, 1797 * Magnificent set of machzorim for Yom Kippur prayers in five volumes. Bound in five identical bindings made of red leather, with multiple gold engravings and ten silver clasps for closure - all in perfect condition. At the center of the front and back cover is a beautiful embossed design depicting two violins in the center, along with the engraved name of the original owner: Rignano Giuditta. Without a doubt, this exquisite craftsmanship was created as a gift for for a distinguished figure from a prestigious Italian Jewish family. The emblem embossed on the covers likely represents the family crest, as was customary in the past. The Prayer of the Holy Ohr HaChaim In each volume of the machzor (except the first), the holy prayer composed by Rabbi Chaim ben Attar, the holy Ohr HaChaim, is printed, to be recited while the chazzan recites ”Vaya'avor, ” before the recital of the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy. Written at the beginning of the prayer is the following: ”A prayer for Vaya'avor, composed by the esteemed, saintly, and humble Torah scholar, Rabbeinu Chaim ben Attar zt”l, to be recited on Yom Kippur while the chazzan says Vaya'avor.” Content of the Machzorim: Klil Tiferes – Minchah for Erev Yom Kippur, Kesser Malchus, and Maariv for Motzaei Yom Kippur (50 leaves). Ma'ariv Aravim – Kol Nidrei and Ma'ariv ([4], 46 leaves). Tefilas HaShachar – Shacharis prayers (105 leaves). Avodas Mikdash – Mussaf prayers with the Avodah service (70 leaves). Minchas Erev u'Ne'ilas She'arim – Minchah and Ne'ilah prayers (72 leaves). At the beginning of the second volume there is an introduction by the publisher in Ladino. Following Kol Nidrei, the prayer ”HaNosen Teshuah LaMelachim” (”He who grants salvation to kings”) was printed in honor of Duke Ferdinand of Tuscany, and is incorporated with Ladino. Livorno, 1797 . First edition of this set of machzorim. Printed in a convenient easy-to-hold format with beautiful large print on thick, high-quality paper and gilded edges. Condition: An attractive and impressive set in good condition; five leather bindings (spines and corners are worn); ten intact silver clasps, each bearing an embossed logo.