(Rabbi of Erlau, 1850-1944). Autograph Postcard Signed in Hebrew written to “Representatives of the College Chasam Sofer, Safed.”

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $750

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author

SOFER, SHIMON

Place

Erlau (Eger)

Publication

1929

Description

Offering to send to Tzfat his father’s rabbinic works to any interested Sephardic Torah scholars free of charge.

summary

R. Shimon Sofer known as the Erlauer Rav, was the son of R. Abraham Benjamin Sofer (the Kesav Sofer) and the grandson of the Chasam Sofer. He is famed for his halachic work Hithoreruth Teshuvah.

Address panel on reverse written in English. Two punch-holes, small tear affecting one word

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