(Seventh Grand Rabbi of Lubavitch, 1902-94). Two Typed Letters Signed, written in English to Shaye Elye (Charles) Vernoff.

AUCTION 73 | Thursday, June 22nd, 2017 at 1:00

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

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Lot 313

SCHNEERSON, MENACHEM MENDEL.

(Seventh Grand Rabbi of Lubavitch, 1902-94). Two Typed Letters Signed, written in English to Shaye Elye (Charles) Vernoff.

Includes a third typed letter, signed by Yehuda Krinsky of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch concerning Vernoff’s plans to come for Yomtov (10/66). * Accompanied by three envelopes.

Brooklyn, New York: 1964-66

Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $550

Charles (Chuck) Vernoff, as a deeply troubled young man, wrote to the Lubavitcher Rebbe seeking spiritual guidance. The two compassionate yet firm responses which comprise this lot display the Rebbe’s personal involvement and the great lengths he went to provide mental comfort and spiritual direction.