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Lot : 72

A Letter of Greetings and Torah Innovations from Rav Yaakov Leib Strasser, son-in-law of the Kesav Sofer

Opening bid: $2,000

A Letter of Greetings and Torah Innovations from Rav Yaakov Leib Strasser, son-in-law of the Kesav Sofer


A long and pleasant letter, including Torah innovations and family issues, written and signed by Rav Yaakov Leib Katz Strasser of Pressburg (circa 1832-1912), the son-in-law of his Rebbe the Kesav Sofer.

The Kesav Sofer was very fond of Rav Yaakov, saying that whenever he comes to visit him “it is a Yom Tov for me.”

Pressburg, 1896. Two pages in the handwriting of Rav Yaakov Leib. To the best of our knowledge, it hasn’t been printed. Size of each page: 14.5X22.5 cm. good condition.  Old binding.