(R. Itzikel of Przeworsk, 1882-1976). Autograph Letter Signed in Hebrew to Samuel Nathan-Nata

AUCTION 49 | Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters and Graphic Art

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GEWIRTZMAN, MOSHE YITZCHAK

(R. Itzikel of Przeworsk, 1882-1976). Autograph Letter Signed in Hebrew to Samuel Nathan-Nata

On personal letterhead. Sending Chanukah wishes and heartfelt blessings for a "worthy, speedy match...and success wherever you turn" One page. Folds

Antwerp: Erev Shabbath Chanukah n.y.

Est: $2,000 - $3,000

PRICE REALIZED $2,250

Reb Itzikel was one of the most celebrated post-War Chassidic rabbis and many thousands made pilgrimages to him in Antwerp to receive his blessings and advice. A descendent of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk.Elimelech of Lizhensk, R. Itzikel was a follower of the Grand Rabbi of Satmar, R. Joel Teitelbaum. Of interest, the letter is written whereby the initial letter of the first four lines spell the word “Ahavah.”