Rabbi of Greidetz (Graetz) (1795-1874). Autograph Letter Signed in Hebrew.

AUCTION 55 | Thursday, June 21st, 2012 at 1:00

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

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Lot 265

GUTTMACHER, ELIJAH.

Rabbi of Greidetz (Graetz) (1795-1874). Autograph Letter Signed in Hebrew.

Concerning the purchase of property in Jerusalem where the palace of Hilny HaMalkah once stood. “It is a miracle they are able to purchase such a choice property in the center of Jerusalem for just three thousand Reichsthaler.” One page. 8vo.

Greidetz (Graetz): 1872

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,000

R. Elijah Guttmacher of Greidetz (Graetz) was a disciple of R. Akiva Eiger and was known as a kabbalist and wonder-worker. Together, with R. Tzvi Hirsch Kalischer (another student of R. Akiva Eiger,) R. Guttmacher was active on behalf of the welfare of Eretz Israel and a forerunner of the Chibath Zion movement.