(Outstanding Posek in Poland, 1808-75). Autograph Letter Signed, written in Hebrew to R. Ya’akov Shlomo Heilprin of Premishlan.

Estimate: $1,500–$2,500
Hammer price: $3,600

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author

NATHANSON, YOSEPH SHAUL HALEVI

Place

(Lemberg?)

Publication

(1851?)

Description

Aghast about a matter of community contention that Rabbi Heilprin was dealing with and extends to him his full support.

summary

A leading rabbinical authority of his day, R. Yoseph Shaul Nathanson was well known for his multi-volume collection of responsa: Sho’el U’Meishiv, among many other works. Childless, he was independently wealthy, hence his life was exclusively devoted to philanthropic affairs and scholarly pursuits.

(Details available upon request). One page. 4to.

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