David Lida. Sepher Sod Hashem [Mohel’s compendium with prayers]. With commentary Sharvit HaZahav.

AUCTION 70 | Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autographed Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 124

(CIRCUMCISION).

David Lida. Sepher Sod Hashem [Mohel’s compendium with prayers]. With commentary Sharvit HaZahav.

ff. (1), 65 (printed), followed by 84 pages in manuscript, written in Hebrew on paper, recording the performance of almost 230 circumcisions between the years 1843-71. With inscription and signature of the Mohel (Zalman of Draki?) on opening blank. Stained. Contemporary calf, worn. Rectangular 12mo.

Vienna: Anton Schmid 1837

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,400

The Mohel was apparently unusually dexterous, for in many cases he served as both Sandak and Mohel. Records the performance of circumcisions throughout Slovakia, including Galanta, Draki, Kiralova, Serdehel, Kashau (Košice), Shigard and Sered. Family names include Leifer, Loewinger, Gottlieb, Miller, Pollak, Schuster.