(Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, 1816-1909). Letter Signed, with personal stamp, written to <<R. Eliyahu Gutmacher.>>

Auction 95 | Thursday, November 11th, 2021 at 11:00am

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinic Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Lot 39

SALANT, SHMUEL.

(Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, 1816-1909). Letter Signed, with personal stamp, written to <<R. Eliyahu Gutmacher.>>

R. Salant considers the most efficient method for funds collected by R. Guttmacher to be sent to Jerusalem. One page.

Jerusalem: 4th Nissan 1866

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,200

Leader of Jerusalem’s Old Yishuv and founder of the Rabbi Meir Ba’al HaNess charity, the saintly R. Shmuel Salant was a dedicated and effective fundraiser for the various Kollels of Jerusalem. A disciple of R. Akiva Eiger, R. Eliyahu Guttmacher (the Greidetzer Rav, 1796-1874) attracted throngs of pilgrims due to his mystic approach.