(Chassidic Rebbe of Koloschitz, 1884-1943). Autograph Letter Signed, in Hebrew, on letterhead, written to Yechezkel Brand of Shendishov.
AUCTION 61 |
Wednesday, March 12th,
2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 266
HALBERSTAM, CHONEH.
(Chassidic Rebbe of Koloschitz, 1884-1943). Autograph Letter Signed, in Hebrew, on letterhead, written to Yechezkel Brand of Shendishov.
Reisha: 3rd day of Parshath Tazria 1938
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,100
A descendent of R. Chaim Halberstam of Sanz, he settled in Reisha. He was shot by the Nazis alongside his wife, his sons killed in his presence prior. See Y. Alfasi, Traklinei HaChassiduth p. 766 no. 64; T. Rabinowicz, Encyclopedia of Hasidism, p. 174.