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Manuscript Booklet – Guastalla Family Records – Prayer and Poem for a Circumcision – Italy, 1760-1796 – Fine Leather Binding

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Manuscript booklet, family records, prayer and poem for a circumcision. [Italy], ca. 1760-1796.


Records of births and circumcisions in the Guastalla family, with details of the Sandek and Mohel.
On pp. 4a-b is a liturgical poem for a circumcision. On p. 5a is a prayer for the father of the circumcised child.
Fine reddish leather binding, with gilt decoration.


[5] written leaves (and more blank leaves). Approx. 12 cm. Good condition. Stains. Fine leather binding, with light damage.


Provenance: Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv, IT.011.007.

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Italian Jewry – Manuscripts and Printed Matter
Italian Jewry – Manuscripts and Printed Matter