Auction 2
Fine antique Judaica
Jun 14, 2017
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LOT 191:
Schlesinger R. Akiva Yosef
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Sold for: $750
Start price:
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750
Auction house commission:
20%
VAT: On commission only
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Schlesinger R. Akiva Yosef.
Autograph letter of recommendation, dated 1892 written to the administrators of one of the Kollelim in Yerushalayim requesting financial assistance for a gentleman who has fallen on hard times.
R. Akiva Yosef Schlesinger (1838-1922) was born in Pressburg. The Chasam sofer served as Mohel at his bris. He studied under the Ksav Sofer, R. Chaim Sofer and the Ma’Haram Schick. Known as an extraordinary Talmid Chochom with a brilliant and original mind proficient in both the revealed and hidden Torah. He was married to the daughter of R. Hillel Lichtenstein of Kolamaya. In 1870 he emigrated to Yerushalayim where he was known for his original halachic rulings as well as his fierce protection of the old Yishuv from foreign influences.
Excellent condition. 25.5 by 21 cm.
Opening bid $750
