Manuscript, Mishmeret HaChodesh – Tikun for Erev Rosh Chodesh, edited by R. Moshe Zacuto – the Ramaz. [Italy, ca. 18th century].
Italian cursive and square script. The manuscript is comprised of gatherings by several writers. Initial panels decorated, with additional decorations on several leaves.
Prayers, bakashot, readings, Tehillim and piyyutim, most piyyutim by R. Moshe Zacuto (Akum BeOd Lailah, Ani Mafkid Yechidati and more).
Similar to the text published by R. Moshe Zacuto in Venice, 1660, but with differences in wording and order.
On some leaves, corrections of text, glosses and additions in margins.
On leaf 47: Prayer for drought.
49 leaves (late pencil foliation; first and last leaf blank). Approx. 18 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including many dampstains and dark stains. Wear and tears to margins. New binding.
