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
Lot 124
(CIRCUMCISION).
David Lida. Sepher Sod Hashem [Mohel’s compendium with prayers]. With commentary Sharvit HaZahav.
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.