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Ayelet HaShachar, Order of the Watchers Guarding the Mishkan of Hashem. Mantua, 1612. First Edition. Ayelet HaShachar, a Tikkun for the dawn watch arranged with the approbation of the Gaonim of Mantua, for the society “Shomrim LaBoker” of the Italian community in Mantua. Printed by Eliezer of Italy, Mantua, 1612. First and rare edition. 168, 10 leaves. Includes introductions from the Tanach, Mishnayos and Gemaras, Kinot, Selichos, Piyutim and Pizmonim, new and old, for recitation on Shabbasos, Moadim, and throughout the entire year. With several brief glosses in ancient handwritten script. New and elegant leather binding with gilt lettering; several leaves restored; title page restored with damage to several words of the text; stains; worming restored; good condition.