Auction 90 · Lot 212
(Rebbe of Sokolov, 1865-1940). Autograph Manuscript a medical talismanic prescription.
- Estimate
- $400–$600
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
MORGENSHTERN, YITZCHAK ZELIG
Publication
1925
Description
Written in German on both sides.
summary
A grandson of R. Menachem Mendel of Kotz, R. Yitzchak Zelig Morgenshtern was one of the leading Chassidic Rabbis of Poland and among the founders of the Agudath Israel Movement. His father was rabbi of Pulav, but R. Yitzchak Zelig took up residence in Sokolov and Otwock. His writings were published in She’erith Yitzchak and thousands flocked to his court for guidance and assistance. Due to R. Yitzchak Zelig’s extensive medical knowledge he gave his followers medical prescriptions which were subsequently kept as a form of amulet.
See Encyclopedia of Chassidut, Vol. II pp. 132-4. Further information available upon request.
Light wear. Thin paper strip (17.5 x 5.5 cm).
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