Takanoth de-Chevrah Kadisha Gemiluth Chasadim - 1816

 Regulations of the “Gemiluth Chasadim” Burial Society of the Aschkenazic Community of Amsterdam.”

Hebrew and Dutch text.

On Hebrew title, distinct emblems of the Burial Society: Skull-and-crossbones,

hourglass, memorial lamp, table upon which the corpse is lain for Taharah, and

finally, a shovel for burial. ff. (1), 10; pp. (2), 22, (2). Slight stain, including titles.

Contemporary stiff wrappers. 8vo.

[Vinograd, Amsterdam 2450; cf. Treasures from the LibraryEts Haim / Livraria Montezinos (JNUL, 1980), no. 20 (facs. of similar title of 1826)].

Amsterdam, Jochanan Levi Rophe and son Benjamin, et al: 1816.