Manuscript, Shtei Shibolim – sermons for various occasions, by R. David Avram son of Michael, rabbi of the L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Cavaillon communities in Provence. [Ca. second half of 18th century].
Includes sermons on the Torah, for the first day of Shavuot and many sermons entitled "Sermon for a child". On first page, draft of letter to "R. David of Lunel", signed: "Your brother-in-law, signing here, L'Isle…". At top of p. 16b: "Moshe of Cavaillon owes a penalty of half a franc. Shaul son of Tzemach Carmi also owes a penalty of half a franc".
The present manuscript was originally part of a more extensive manuscript of sermons and letters, formerly in the Gershon Epstein collection in Paris (no. 28), originally comprising 415 leaves. 74 leaves survive in NLI Ms. 1438, in addition to the present volume. See a detailed description in the NLI catalog on the abovementioned manuscript. The title Shtei Shibolim appeared on the title page at the beginning of the complete manuscript.
47 leaves (late pencil foliation). Approx. 23-25 cm (uneven trimming of leaves). Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. New binding.
