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(The “Kethav Sofer,” 1815-71). Hebrew novellae on the Sugya of Tipath Chalav.

Auction 68 · Lot 209

(The “Kethav Sofer,” 1815-71). Hebrew novellae on the Sugya of Tipath Chalav.

Estimate
$3,000–$5,000
Hammer price
$20,000

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author

SOFER, AVRAHAM SHMUEL BENJAMIN WOLF.

Place

Pressburg

Publication

1870

Description

Autograph manuscript on paper.

summary

Concerning a drop of milk that accidentally fell onto a piece of meat, as discussed in Talmud Tractate Chullin f. 108. The opening page states this novellae was composed when the topic was studied in the Yeshiva at the beginning of the summer session of 1870. The eldest son of the Chasam Sofer, the Kethav Sofer succeeded his father as Rabbi and Rosh Yeshivah of Pressburg in 1840.
Seven leaves (f. 5 apparently wanting). Unbound. Sm. folio.
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