Lida, David. Sepher Sod Hashem [Mohel’s compendium]

AUCTION 43 | Thursday, April 02nd, 2009 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 262

(CIRCUMCISION RECORD BOOK)

Lida, David. Sepher Sod Hashem [Mohel’s compendium]

Eight manuscript pages on paper tipped in at end, recording the performance of 198 circumcisions by the Mohel. Written in a clear, cursive Aschkenazic hand. Heading in square script within a round floral garlnd surmounted by a crown and a rampant lion. Circumcisions are dated from 1821-1855 ff. 32, (8). Stained, previous owner's signature on front flyleaf: "Yeshaiah Hirschman in Otrezunka." Contemporary boards, rubbed and soiled. 8vo

Vienna: Anton Schmid 1814

Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $550

This Mohel was apparently unusually dexterous as in many cases he served as both Sandak and Mohel. The majority of these circumcisions were performed in the towns of Yershin and Bonwitz. Among other towns and villages mentioned are Matschitz, Rosek, Elhatke, Latkowitz, Ostrotitz, Novesi, Shambkraut, Bortshan, Livina, Harnak and Pachuvitz