Sepher Hazkarath Neshamoth [Yizkor recitation book].

Auction 92 | Thursday, February 18th, 2021 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Rare Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters & Graphic Arts

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(CHEVRA KADISHA).

Sepher Hazkarath Neshamoth [Yizkor recitation book].

Hebrew manuscript <<on vellum>> written in square calligraphic Ashkenazic hand. pp. 8. Dampsoiled, remnants of adhesive paper. Old boards, heavily worn. 4to.

Central Europe: 1777

Est: $400 - $600

PRICE REALIZED $450

This manuscript was presented by Yissachar Baer ben Solomon of Prague, to a different community. The names of thirty seven rabbis and prominent members of the community are listed, along with Keil Maleh prayers for the deceased. Neubauer calls attention to the unusual woman’s name ‘Sazbonne’ recorded in this manuscript. See Catalogue of the Hebrew Manuscripts in the Jews' College, London (1886) no. 148, p. 46. <<Provenance:>> Christie’s New York, 23rd June, 1999. Lot 46.