Seder Selichoth LeChaburah Kedoshah [Burial Society prayers, customs, etc.]

Auction 98 | Thursday, June 16th, 2022 at 1:00pm
Fine Judaica: Rare Printed Books, Manuscripts, & Autograph Letters

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Lot 250
(POLAND).

Seder Selichoth LeChaburah Kedoshah [Burial Society prayers, customs, etc.]

<<As per the ancient traditions followed by the community of Cracow.>> An uncut copy. ff. 32, (8). Stained, stamp on title. Modern boards. 8vo. Vinograd, Cracow 499.

Cracow: 1810

Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $600
Contains the By-laws of the Society, as well as instructions and procedures concerning the appropriate methods in preparing the deceased for burial. Includes single textual illustration demonstrating the correct fashion to fasten the belt of the shroud.