Sefer Zechirah VeInyanei Segulot, by R. Zechariah Simner, Rabbi of Plungė. Hamburg: Tohomis Rohs and his son John, [1709].

Rare first edition of book that became highly popular, and was reprinted dozens of times.

The book was authored by R. Zechariah Simner, Rabbi of Plungė, and includes, prayers, tikunim and various segulot.

Ownership inscription on second leaf: "Yozpa son of R. Ber Kohen" (perhaps R. Yosef Yozpa son of R. Yissachar Ber HaKohen of Ostroh?). Additional inscription on p. 3b.

[5], 4-62, [1] leaves. 15.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Small marginal tears and open tears to several leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (title page reinforced by mounting on paper). Stamps. Early binding with leather spine. Wear and defects to binding.

Especially rare edition. Prof. Gershom Scholem added an interesting note to his personal copy (scanned in the NLI catalog) stating he searched for the book for forty years, and received it in exchange for two expensive Ferrara books.