Hachnasath LeBeth HaKevaroth [prayers at cemetery].

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

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

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Lot 19

(LITURGY).

Hachnasath LeBeth HaKevaroth [prayers at cemetery].

<<Miniature>> Hebrew manuscript written on thick paper in a square and cursive calligraphic Sephardic hand. pp. 29. Lightly stained. Contemporary calf, rubbed. 24mo.

(Italy): circa 1800

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $300

This manuscript begins with the prayer Asher Yatzar Ethchem BaDin recited upon entering a cemetery to visit graves. Following which is Seder Tziduk HaDin, the text to be recited according to Sephardic custom while performing the hakafoth, and then the prayer Yoshev BeSehter Elyon, recited when accompanying the coffin for burial, ending with Kaddish Chadeta recited after burial.