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Auction 13 · Lot 454
PINKAS CHEVRA BIKUR CHOLIM.
- Estimate
- $1,500–$2,000
- Hammer price
- $1,200
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Place
Machnovka
Publication
1827-1892
Description
Manuscript on paper
summary
The introduction relates the resulting stress from economic decline has caused many to fall ill and lack of medical care made matters worse. Therefore a medical co-operative (Chevra Bikur Cholim) is to be established to be funded by tithes from the town’s tradesmen. The importance of extending help and pledging contributions to the Society is delineated and signed by the "Maggid" of the community. Also included are "takanot" and rules regarding the membership and other forms of social taxation imposed on the community. A tabulation of contributions from celebrants of personal events: birth, marriage, etc.
A striking historical and economic record regarding the institution of "Bikur Cholim" (aiding the ill) in a town where hospitals were non-existant
ff. 99 excluding blanks. Title page detached with cavity affecting a few letters, some wear. Contemporary mottled calf, worn. Folio
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