(Weiser. 1809-1879). Autograph Legal Manuscript Signed in Hebrew, along with his stamp

Estimate

$2,000–$3,000

Hammer price

$8,000

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author

MALBIM, MEIR LEIBUSH

printer

23rd Tammuz

Place

Bucharest

Publication

1858

Description

Concerning a dispute between a husband and wife. Additionally signed by both husband and wife on verso affirming that they will abide by the Rabbi's decision

summary

A full legal decision handed down and written by the Malbim. Concerns domestic arrangements between a feuding married couple. It is agreed that they should they live together as husband and wife, the husband is to provide financial maintenance and additionally, must support her child. If however, it is testified by neighbors that the lady of the house is heard to provoke domestic dissension, then she must leave the marriage, material support will end and she must return the gifts of jewelry she received from her husband at their wedding. Meir Leibush Malbim is famed for his popular commentary to the Bible. His service as Chief Rabbi of Bucharest, Rumania, was often strained due to community disputes

One folded leaf of blue paper. 8x13 inches

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