Chiddushim LeTana”ch.
AUCTION 66 |
Thursday, November 19th,
2015 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art
Lot 59
NATHANSON, JOSEPH SAUL HALEVI BEN ARYEH LEIBUSH.
Chiddushim LeTana”ch.
Lemberg: 19th century
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
PRICE REALIZED $28,000
<<AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT>> . Commentary to Tehillim, Megiloth and elsewhere in the Bible, along with sermons, including those on Pirkei Avoth. It is presently unclear to what extent the contents of this manuscript have already been published.
R. Yoseph Shaul Nathanson (1810-75) was well known for his multi-volume collection of responsa entitled Sho’el U’Meishiv. Childless, Rabbi Nathanson was independently wealthy and his life was exclusively devoted to philanthropic affairs and scholarly pursuits. He became known as the leading rabbi of Galicia during his lifetime.