Lot 227
Lel Shimurim - Mantova, 1737
Lel Shimurim, "Large, neat correct version from the members of our society" – Livyat Chen society. Mantova, [1737].
The Livyat Chen society in Mantova planned to arrange a "Lel Shimurim" ("white night") in the homes of newborn boys on the night before their circumcision as written in the introduction. Printed in the book is the Tikun, which is recited throughout the night [sections of the Torah, Mishnah, Midrashim and Zohar on the topic of Brit Milah. Similar to the Tikunim of Brit Yitzchak, Divrei HaBrit and Shomer HaBrit].
Original cover, a paper label is pasted on the back [slightly torn], with handwritten inscription [Livyat Chen Bikur Cholim societies].
18 leaves. 15 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, tears on several leaves. Damages on the cover.
Bibliographically unknown.
