(Rabbi of Erlau, 1850-1944). Autograph Postcard Signed in Hebrew written to “Representatives of the College Chasam Sofer, Safed.”

AUCTION 53 | Thursday, December 08th, 2011 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters & Graphic Art

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SOFER, SHIMON

(Rabbi of Erlau, 1850-1944). Autograph Postcard Signed in Hebrew written to “Representatives of the College Chasam Sofer, Safed.”

Offering to send to Tzfat his father’s rabbinic works to any interested Sephardic Torah scholars free of charge. Address panel on reverse written in English. Two punch-holes, small tear affecting one word

Erlau (Eger): 1929

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $750

R. Shimon Sofer known as the Erlauer Rav, was the son of R. Abraham Benjamin Sofer (the Kesav Sofer) and the grandson of the Chasam Sofer. He is famed for his halachic work Hithoreruth Teshuvah.