(The Maharsham, 1835-1911). Autograph Letter Signed, written in Hebrew to S. Gutman.

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

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

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Lot 116

SCHWADRON, SHALOM MORDECHAI

(The Maharsham, 1835-1911). Autograph Letter Signed, written in Hebrew to S. Gutman.

Halachic response as to whether a deaf woman (upon whom Chalitzah cannot be performed) may marry her brother-in-law by way of Yibum. Citing a rare work (Miflagei Reuven, Zolkiew 1775), the Rabbi rules it is permitted. One page, ex-library, adhesive on verso. 8vo.

Brezan (Berezhany, Ukraine): 8th Tishrei 1900

Est: $1,200 - $1,800

PRICE REALIZED $2,600

The Gaon of Brezhan and brilliant Torah scholar, he responded to questions posed from around the world (including from the Chofetz Chaim), all which were later published in multiple volumes under the title Shailoth U’Teshuvoth Maharsham. He also authored many other renowned works including Da’ath Torah, Mishpat Shalom and Techeleth Mordechai. His grandson and namesake, was the celebrated "Maggid of Jerusalem.”