(Foremost Posek, 1761-1837). Autograph Manuscript Signed, written in Hebrew.

Auction 92 | Thursday, February 18th, 2021 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Rare Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters & Graphic Arts

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Lot 61

EGER, AKIVA

(Foremost Posek, 1761-1837). Autograph Manuscript Signed, written in Hebrew.

Signed: “HaKatan Akiva Ginz Me’Eisenstadt.” Concerning a problem with the kosher meat supplied by local butchers, a matter in which R. Akiva Eiger here rules leniently (as a temporary measure only) in order to benefit the poor of the city. (Details available upon request). One page. Folio.

Posen: 22nd Sivan 1820

Est: $10,000 - $15,000

PRICE REALIZED $19,000

R. Akiva Eger (1761-1837) was one of the most outstanding, Rabbinic leaders of his time. His responsa, novellae and sermons enjoyed unprecedented praise and respect, and are to this day assiduously consulted by all Jews, universally. Although he was famously the rabbi of Posen, he signs here utilizing his father’s name, Moshe Günz of Eisenstadt.