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Auction 43 · Lot 281
(Chief Rabbi of the Holy Land. 1865-1935). Autograph Letter Signed. One leaf on letterhead stationery to Dr. Thon
- Estimate
- $200–$300
- Hammer price
- $200
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
KOOK, ABRAHAM ISAAC
Place
Jaffa
Publication
3rd Mar-Cheshvan 1913
Description
Requests payment to R. Ben Zion Yadler to cover the expenses of the latter's trip to the moshavoth for the sake of Terumoth and Maasroth (tithing produce so that it will be fit for consumption according to Jewish law). He hopes to have the honor of meeting with Dr. Thon as soon as possible to discuss important matters pertaining to our "beloved Yishuv.”
summary
Yaakov-Yochanan Thon (1880-1950) was a multi-facted leader of the pre-State Yishuv. At the time this letter was written, Thon was Arthur Ruppin’s deputy in the Palestine Office of the World Zionist Organization. See EJ Vol. XV, col. 1123