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

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $550

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(CIRCUMCISION RECORD BOOK)

printer

Anton Schmid

Place

Vienna

Publication

1814

Description

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

references

Vinograd, Vienna 392

summary

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

ff. 32, (8). Stained, previous owner's signature on front flyleaf: "Yeshaiah Hirschman in Otrezunka." Contemporary boards, rubbed and soiled. 8vo

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