Manuscript, Kinot, haftarah for Tishah BeAv, with Judeo-Arabic translation, Qissat Asarah Harugei Malchut and Qissat Yosef. [Morocco, ca. 19th century].

Western script, by several writers. On p. 13b, signature of scribe: "Avraham Marili"; on pp. 32a and 45b signatures: "Chaim Assaraf"; and on p. 32b, signature of writer: "Chaim Wachnis".

Original leather binding, made in Morocco by R. Yosef son of R. Moshe Abuchatzeira of Fez. At front and back of binding, decoration inscribed: "This is my work, Yosef son of R. Moshe Abuchatzeira" (regarding the man and his bookbinding work, see: R. Sh. Z. Miyara, Geonei Mishpachat Abuchatzeira, I, 2014, pp. 121-123).

52 written leaves (and many blank leaves). Lacking leaves at beginning. 14.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Detached leaves. Original leather binding, with defects, partially detached.

Provenance:

1. Abensour Family Collection, Fez, Morocco.

2. Victor Klagsbald Collection – Morocco, no. 33.

Reference: Victor Klagsbald, Catalogue des manuscrits marocains de la collection Klagsbald, Paris, 1980, p. 75.