Shem HaGedolim by the Chida, first and second editions of first part (with additions):
• Shem HaGedolim, lexicon of rabbis and books, by R. Chaim Yosef David Azulai – the Chida. Livorno: Gio. Falorni, 1774. First edition.
On back endpaper, inscription written during the lifetime of the Chida.
131, [1] leaves. 14.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Light wear. Old binding.
• Shem HaGedolim, Part I, by the Chida. Livorno: Eliezer Saadon, [1798].
Second edition of Part I, with additions (Vaad LaChachamim Part II) printed here for the first time.
[2], 144 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. Old binding.
Shem HaGedolim was printed by the Chida gradually in several parts. The book as known today (Shem HaGedolim HaShalem) was a combination of all the parts edited by bibliographer Yitzchak Eizik son of Yaakov.
