Five responsa books printed in Livorno between 1742-1852. First editions.
• Responsa Divrei Yosef, by kabbalist R. Yosef Ergas, author of Shomer Emunim. Livorno, [1742]. Signature on title page: "Refael Yaakov Sornaga". R. Refael Yaakov Sornaga, a rabbi of Jerusalem contemporaneous with R. Yom Tov (Maharit) Algazi. Went as an emissary to North Africa, passing through Livorno on his return trip. His emissary letter was signed by the Maharit Algazi, R. Yitzchak Zerachiah Azulai and his son the Chida.
• Yachin UBoaz, responsa by the brothers R. Tzemach and R. Shimon Duran, sons of R. Shlomo (the Rashbash) son of the Tashbetz, with Zera Rav, sermons by R. Masud Ben Ganon. Livorno, [1782].
• Responsa Ohalei Yaakov, by R. Yaakov Castro (Maharikash). Livorno, [1783]. Pastedowns made from parts of leaves (from two different copies of the same leaf) of Mateh Yehudah by R. Yehudah Ayash, printed in Livorno the same year.
• Responsa Zera Emet, Part II on Yoreh Deah, by R. Yishmael HaKohen, Rabbi of Modena. Livorno, [1796]. At the end, 15 leaves with Kitzur Hilchot Terefot.
• Vayiken Yosef, alphabetical discussion of Talmudic topics by R. Yosef Burgil of Tunis. Livorno, [1852].
5 books. Size and condition varies. Good to fair condition. Stains. Tears and open tears. Worming. Old bindings.
