Tephiloth.

AUCTION 53 | Thursday, December 08th, 2011 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters & Graphic Art

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Lot 263

(CHEVRA KADISHA)

Tephiloth.

Manuscript written on thick paper in a large Aschkenazi square Hebrew script with instructions in Yiddish. Eleven pages. Stained, corners worn from use. Contemporary calf, scuffed. Sm. folio

Continental: Mid 19th-century

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

Beautiful prayers displaying the Chevra Kadisha’s respect for the deceased as they undertake preparations for burial.