HaTzad Tzvi, by Nechemiah Chiya Hayyun. Amsterdam: printer not indicated, [1714].

In this book, Nechemiah Hayyun, the famous Sabbatean kabbalist, responds to R. Tzvi Ashkenazi, the Chacham Tzvi, Chief Ashkenazic Rabbi of Amsterdam, who had fought against Hayyun's Oz LElohim (see previous lot) and his Sabbatean tendencies.

Includes summary of the Chacham Tzvi's letter, halachic ruling of the Amsterdam Beit Din in favor of Hayyun and against the Chacham Tzvi, polemic against R. Naftali Katz and more.

On endpaper (facing title page), handwritten dedication dated 1890.

Signature (partially deleted with ink) on title page.

Ownership inscription on back endpaper, dated 1850.

Pen trials and inscriptions on p. 37b.

[9], 40 leaves. 15.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Tears, including marginal open tears to title page, and small open tear to center of leaf, affecting text. Old binding.

Illustrated bookplate of "Justus Tal".

Bookplate of Mozes Heiman Gans.