Sepher Hazkarath Neshamoth [Yizkor recitation book].

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $450

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author

(CHEVRA KADISHA).

Place

Central Europe

Publication

1777

Description

Hebrew manuscript on vellum written in square calligraphic Ashkenazic hand.

summary

This manuscript was presented by Yissachar Baer ben Solomon of Prague, to a different community. The names of thirty seven rabbis and prominent members of the community are listed, along with Keil Maleh prayers for the deceased. Neubauer calls attention to the unusual woman’s name ‘Sazbonne’ recorded in this manuscript. See Catalogue of the Hebrew Manuscripts in the Jews' College, London (1886) no. 148, p. 46. Provenance: Christie’s New York, 23rd June, 1999. Lot 46.

pp. 8. Dampsoiled, remnants of adhesive paper. Old boards, heavily worn. 4to.

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