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

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,400

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

author

(CIRCUMCISION).

printer

Anton Schmid

Place

Vienna

Publication

1837

Description

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.

references

Vinograd, Vienna 793 (erroneous pagination).

summary

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.

Stained. Contemporary calf, worn. Rectangular 12mo.

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