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Haggadah Shel Pesach, with commentary in Arabic, in the handwriting of the young man “Shalom Sheli” [Algiers] - Haggadah Shel Pesach, with commentary in Arabic, in the handwriting of the young man “Shalom Sheli.” [Algiers], North Africa, circa 19th century. “I shall begin to write the Haggadah with the help of Heaven… this is the Haggadah of the young man the honorable Shalom Sheli, may he live and be well. May Hashem grant him to grow L'Torah, L'Chuppa, U'LeMaasim Tovim....” Manuscript Haggadah Shel Pesach, in Hebrew and Judeo-Arabic. [27] leaves. Unique version, including the extended Kiddush text, based on the Siddur of Rabbeinu Saadia Gaon, which was customary in some North African communities. Includes several geometric decorations, some filled with color. Leather binding, spine loose. Stains including mold residue. Defects, mainly along the edges of the first and last leaves. Fair condition.