(Dayan and Maggid of Brody. 1785-1869). Autograph Letter Signed, in Hebrew to R. Moshe Goldstein - with an final sentence in Polish. Concerning sending a Get (bill of divorce) via a messenger.
AUCTION 51 |
Thursday, June 23rd,
2011 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Graphic & Ceremonial Art Including: The Alfonso Cassuto Collection of Iberian Books, Part II
Lot 322
KLUGER, SHLOMO.
(Dayan and Maggid of Brody. 1785-1869). Autograph Letter Signed, in Hebrew to R. Moshe Goldstein - with an final sentence in Polish. Concerning sending a Get (bill of divorce) via a messenger.
Brody: 1853
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Orphaned at an early age and raised by the Maggid of Dubno, R. Shlomo Kluger was a preeminent halachic decisor and most prolific author who wrote thousands of responsa and left a legacy of hundreds of works in manuscript.
In this letter, he assures a layman on the efficacy of sending a Get via an emissary, noting technical instructions in the use of a power of attorney ("harsha'ah").