(Of Magrov / Ozheron, 1835-99). Autograph Letter Signed, written in Hebrew to R. Meir.

Auction 96 | Wednesday, February 09th, 2022 at 1:00pm

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

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Lot 19

EPSTEIN, YOSEPH ALTER HALEVI

(Of Magrov / Ozheron, 1835-99). Autograph Letter Signed, written in Hebrew to R. Meir.

Discusses a topic from Talmud Yerushalmi concerning going to war on the Sabbath. One page. Frayed along left margin with some loss.

Magrov: 1877

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $400

Descendant of R. Nochum Tzvi of Kalime, R. Yosef Alter Epstein was one of the greatest Poskim of Galicia. He served as Dayan in Magrov and later, Rav of Ozheron. Author of Ginzei Yoseph (Munkatch, 1895) which carried many important approbations, including that of Grand Rabbi Aharon Rokeach of Belz.