Bidspirit auction | Prague. The families of Prague.

Prague. The families of Prague. Only Edition. Pressburg 1892. Rare! - Rare work recording the names of the Jewish families of Prague, based on records of the Jewish cemetery, recording over 10,000 epitaphs. The Jewish cemetery of Prague is one of the oldest and most well-known in central Europe. It was used from the first half of 15th century till 1786. Renowned personalities of the local Jewish community are interred there including the MaHarAL and his descendants. Compiled by Sinai Hock of the Prague Chevra Kadisha, with the author’s portrait. With an introduction, additional title page and notes in German. Large fold out picture of some monuments. Alekeli press. [2], 402, 36 pages 22 cm. Overall good condition. Brown paper, chipping on the margins, affecting text on one page. Modern binding. Opening bid $200