Printed leaf, advertisement by the printer Anton Schmidt for the publication of new editions of the books of the Rif and Hilchot HaRamban; with a lithograph of a letter handwritten and signed by R. Moshe Sofer Rabbi of Pressburg, the Chatam Sofer, dated 23rd Cheshvan 1835. [Pressburg, ca. 1835].
In his letter, the Chatam Sofer refers to a previous letter he had written regarding his desire to reprint Hilchot HaRamban on Bechorot and Challah (from Elul 1835). The Chatam Sofer recommends to support the printer in publishing these works, by attaining as many subscribers as possible.
[1] leaf. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears, repaired with tape.
This rare leaf was photographed and published in the Tzfunot quarterly (issue 18, Bnei Brak 1993, pp. 103-104) – see enclosed material.
